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Oeditpus Rex

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2. I have the DVD

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sun Jul 13, 2025, 11:14 PM

Jul 13

Between that and tee vee, I've watched it about a dozen times (and read the novel three or four). One of my favorite films of all time. TV Guide used to describe it as "'Dr. Strangelove' without the laughs "

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TCM 8:00 PM Fail Safe (1964) [View all] elleng Jul 13 OP

A good movie. Recommended. WheelWalker Jul 13 #1

I have the DVD Oeditpus Rex Jul 13 #2

There's a story there. Morbius Monday #3

"Dr. Strangelove" came out first Oeditpus Rex Monday #5

Fail Safe was a movie with great integrity. Fonda was superb as was Matthau. CTyankee Monday #4

Larry Hagman gets overlooked Oeditpus Rex Monday #6

Pretty good movie, but...(spoiler alert) edbermac Monday #7