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Lisa’s Home Bijou: “Ocean’s 11”

October 12, 2015 by Lisa Grable 2 Comments

Frank Sinatra leads the Rat Pack through an intricate Las Vegas caper. What a way to get post-WWII excitement! From Lisa's Home Bijou: "Ocean's 11".

Film Festival: Caper Films DANNY OCEAN (Frank Sinatra) and ten of his war buddies each find themselves bored with the pedestrian civilian life after World War II in Ocean’s 11. Pulling off a caper might just provide the thrill they need. “Ocean’s 11” (1960) is the ultimate movie for fans of the Rat Pack —…

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Filed Under: Culture, Movies Tagged With: 1960, 82nd Airborne, caper films, classic films, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Joey Bishop, Las Vegas, Lisa's Home Bijou, Ocean's Eleven, Peter Lawford, Rat Pack, rat pack caper, Sammy Davis Jr

Lisa’s Home Bijou: “How to Steal a Million”

September 25, 2015 by Lisa Grable 3 Comments

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Film Festival: Caper Films AUDREY HEPBURN earned a special place in our hearts in her star-making performance in 1953’s “Roman Holiday.” What was it about her? Her dark hair, pretty eyes, slim figure and her sense of style all contributed to her unique look, helped along by her favorite designer, Hubert Givenchy. In this caper…

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Filed Under: Culture, Movies Tagged With: 1966, art forgery, Audrey Hepburn, caper films, Charles Boyer, classic films, Givenchy, heist movies, How to Steal a Million, Lisa's Home Bijou, Paris, Peter O'Toole, William Wyler

Lisa’s Home Bijou: “Gambit”

September 11, 2015 by Lisa Grable Leave a Comment

"Gambit" (1966) stars Shirley MacLaine and Michael Caine in a caper film which takes us from Hong Kong to the Middle East. Humor and fashion!

Six months with Casa Bouquet! Before we get started our latest Film Festival entrée, I have some news! Casa Bouquet is celebrating 6 months online! To celebrate, I am hosting a giveaway (sweepstakes)! Take a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Just comment on any post in Casa Bouquet and you’ll be entered….

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Filed Under: Culture, Movies Tagged With: 1966, caper films, classic films, Gambit, Hong Kong, Lisa's Home Bijou, Michael Caine, Shirley MacLaine

Lisa’s Home Bijou: Topkapi caper film

August 24, 2015 by Lisa Grable 2 Comments

Alluring Melina Mercouri loves the Topkapi dagger and its emeralds. Peter Ustinov is part of her gang in this 1964 caper film. The outfits cannot be missed!

Film Festival: Caper Films Melina Mercouri is Elizabeth in Topkapi (1964). IMAGINE A BEAUTIFUL and passionate woman who lives for beautiful objects — especially emeralds. She exudes such a joie d’vivre that men flock to her. With beautiful makeup and hair, an infectious laugh and freely bestowed kisses, she uses her power to persuade men…

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Filed Under: Culture, Movies Tagged With: 1964, caper films, classic films, heist movies, Istanbul, Lisa's Home Bijou, Melina Mercouri, Ottoman Empire crown jewels, Peter Ustinov, Topkapi, topkapi dagger

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Lisa Grable, Casa BouquetI’m an educator, grandmother, classic movie fan, sewer and crafter, and I love Hawaii. Read more about me …

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