Tutti Frutti From The Terrace

Image via WikipediaFriday film night unexpectedly took place despite Arthur's car "Gladstone" being a bit poorly. This week we continued the Paul Newman season together with another episode of the comedy drama Tutti Frutti.

I was surprised but highly delighted when the doorbell rang and I found Arthur standing outside clutchin two bottles of beer, a large pork pie and a handful of Paul Newman's early work. The delight was not misplaced as it proved to be a top film night in every respect. The antics of Clocherty, McGlone, Kettles and co had not lost any of their charm and put us in a very good mood as we broke out the pie and the pint glasses were issued. The usual SPOILER WARNING should appear here I suppose.
From the Terrace (Image via RottenTomatoes.com)


The Newman film this week was something of a soapy drama on an epic scale. From the Terrace is big in every way, as it is 149 minutes of De Luxe color, Cinemascope and overheated husbands and wives.

Relishable scenes of confrontation between Newman and his real life wife Joanne Woodward ensue as Newman pursues his career goals at the cost of his marriage, only to find redemption at the last. He is on the brink of achieving his goal and being given a partnership in the firm to which he has dedicated so much of his time, only to realise that the love of a good women is more important.

Cracking stuff from 1960 with a hint of the luridly-covered paperbacks of the era and a whiff of Peyton Place.