Howdy! My name is Marisa and I’m the author of this blog. I am currently writing a book about my most favorite actor, Timothy Carey. I thought the blog would be a good place to start, gather info, kick around ideas, etc. I welcome your comments and suggestions. I really hope you enjoy the blog!
I live in the St. Johns neighborhood of Portland, Oregon with my husband and three cats. I podcast my vintage bellydance vinyl collection at Radio Bastet. I also make orisha-themed rosaries and jewelry at Boveda Beads (I am a priest of Yemaya in the Lucumi tradition). I have lots of wide-ranging interests. I’m just a good egg that you should get to know.
(I wish I looked like this all the time! I was glamming up for the finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race. If I were a drag queen, I guess this is what I’d look like.)
Just came across your blog while doing some research on One Eyed Jacks. I’ve added a link on my blog, fiftieswesterns.com.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks, Toby!! Adding you to the blogroll as well! I love old cowboy movies…
I LOVE this blog. Timothy Carey was brilliant. What a great actor to create a website about. Excellent
Thank you love! Coming from you that is high praise indeed.
Cracking blog!
Smashing, Paul! Thanks ever so!
Great blog. Keep it up!
Thanks Mike! Your blog kicks major butt – adding you to the blogroll!!
I appreciate that, thanks. I’ve added your link as well. FYI – Heard you on The Projection Booth Podcast so here I am
Awesome! I had such a good time doing that show. So glad you enjoyed it!!
This is a case of putting a face to a name. As an avid classic movie watcher, I’ve known of Timothy Carey because of the striking performances he gave. I just never stuck around for the credits….until now! Thank you for providing a place to gain more insight into this unsung hero of the background. I recently started a movie blog and hope in the near future to go into more detail on Carey and other character actors who I believe don’t receive much recognition these days.
Thanks so much, Robert! I will definitely add your blog to the blogroll! Characters actors are my absolute favorite. They add so much to the overall impact of movies. Thanks again, and keep in touch, won’t you?
I’ll repeat what I said on the TCE Forum:
So…. when Ben Gazaara passed away I decided to check out some of his movies. I chose “The Killing Of A Chinese Bookie” because the title sounded cool.
I enjoyed both versions immensely for various reasons. But I was sort of transfixed by Timothy Carey. It is hard to articulate why but it was a combination of his voice, his unusual appearance, his smile, his outfits, and his character – a homicidal psychotic sympathetic hipster doofus.
And here I am.
Thank you Marissa, for the TCE and this forum. And I can’t wait for your book.
Bennett, that is the greatest description of Tim’s character in BOOKIE that I have ever seen. You nailed it! You’ve also nailed what is so enchanting about Tim. He’s just one of those people that when he’s on the screen, you’re looking at HIM and nobody else. Thanks so much for discovering the blog and the forum and for your kind words! Welcome!
Great blog, Marisa!! It’s really so well written and engaging. I can’t wait for the book! You’re awesome!! xoxo
WOOHOOYAY!! You’re finally here! Thank you sweetie! Coming from you that is a major compliment. Takes an awesome to know an awesome! xoxo