If you were to have a classic movie marathon, which five movies would you choose? No later than 1960 please. :)
There are lots more that could be added in, but I love all these movies.
01. Of Human Bondage (1934)
02. Butterfield 8 (1960)
03. Sunset Blvd. (1950)
04. Leave Her To Heaven (1945)
05. The Old Maid (1939)
and maybe I'll just mention "The Enchanted Cottage" (1945)
I'm not that old,sorry😉
shareOld doesn't mean bad or not worthy of watching. There are some who consider the Croft movies "old."
shareI don't care about the "old" tomb raider movies,napsdufroid...i'm sorry,maybe I was too explicit with this...those...movies are not tomb raider😉
shareSorry if I misunderstood...you made it sound as if old movies aren't worth considering simply because of their age
shareNo,napsdufroid...I didn't mean that...what I wanted to say is that I didn't see many movies from 40's and post ww2.I did watched a few westerns and clasics and I admitt i'm not so good with movies...and also i'm sorry about my previous post,I put too much passion in it😉
shareYou really should check out more classics; think you'd be pleasantly surprised
shareYes, I dare say I'm addicted. haha
shareDon't worry about it, Daisy. I love a lot of the older classics, too.
Here's my list:
A) West Side Story
B) Wizard of Oz
C) Lawrence of Arabia
D) Bonnie & Clyde
E) Fast Times at Ridgemont High
F) To Sir with Love
G) In the Heat of the Night
H) Midnight Cowboy
I) Dr. Zhivago
J) Easy Rider
K) Exodus
L) 2001: A Space Odyssey
M) The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
N) Dirty Harry (The first one)
O) Sound of Music
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Too many great classics to winnow it down to 5, Daisy. If absolutely forced, it'd likely be The Letter, Casablanca, Sunset Blvd, Lost Weekend, African Queen, Citizen Kane. Damn... that's 6
I know, kind of hard to narrow it down to five, I didn't even. haha. From your list I have still yet to see Casablanca (if you can believe that!) and African Queen. Great picks. :)
shareMy five choices, if absolutely forced would be:
A) West Side Story
B) Lawrence of Arabia
C) Sound of Music
D) Easy Rider
E) Dirty Harry (i. e. the first one)
F) The Good, The Bad & the Ugly
Calamity Jane
Dracula (Bela Lugosi)
Some like it hot
The Wolfman
The Wizard of Oz
Also Billy Liar
A Taste of Honey
I've only seen Some Like it hot and The Wizard of Oz. Shame, shame on me. ;) I love that there are so many great classics out there to watch! :)
shareI do think that The Wizard of Oz is just the most amazing movie experience and when you consider when it was made it's special effects are fantastic.
Are you a fan of musicals?
I still love the Wizard of Oz as well and have since I was a little child. The special effects are amazing too, you are right. I wouldn't say I'm a fan of musicals because I tend to just skip them. Shame on me I suppose.
shareWhich musicals do you have in mind?
shareOh, I also forgot to add that West Side Story is on my mind, as it is always.
shareI don't think I've ever seen this. Shocking, I know.
shareWest Side Story is a movie/musical that's loosely based on Shakespeare's renowned play, Romeo & Juliet. It's about a love and romance that takes root and develops among conflict among two warring street gangs on the West Side of 1960's-1960's New York City (i. e. Manhattan)(i. e. the White European American Ethnic Jets and the newly-arrived Puerto Rican Sharks), only to go up in smoke as a consequence of the hatred and conflict between the Jets and Sharks. Yet, it carries a ray of hope as well; the hint of possible intergroup reconciliation. This is a film that's best viewed on a great big, wide movie theatre screen, with the lights down low, and with a whole bunch of other people, whether one knows them or not. It came out in late October of 1961, and was the winner of 10 well-earned Academy Awards, including Best Picture of that year.
Renting it on DVD or Blu-Ray is one option, and, if it ever comes to an independent movie theatre in your area, that's an even better treat. Hope I've been of some help here. Also, the Turner Classics Movie Channel also airs West Side Story from time to time.
Although I've seen many older and newer movies that I've liked a great deal, none of them hold the same special place in my heart regarding movies as West Side Story. I always keep my eyes and ears peeled for another screening in my area. It's too bad that there's now such a dearth of repertory movie houses here in the United States. Anyway, Daisy...good luck, and all the best.
I had no idea that West Side Story won that many academy awards. I unfortunately will never get to see this movie in a theatre i doubt. We don't even have a one in our small town, we have to drive a half hour to go to one. It also doesn't play anything like this. So will have to be DVD or Blu-Ray for me.
All the best to you too :)
Thanks, Daisy.
West Side Story actually did win all those Academy Awards, and they were well-earned, too. When the film West Side Story isn't playing at a movie theatre in my general area, I have driven not only to the opposite end of the state in which I reside specially to see a screening of this film, but I've made special road trips to neighboring states to see a screening of the film West Side Story, also.
I've gone to NYC twice to see it, plus I've been to Providence, RI, and, this past April, I made a special road trip up to Portsmouth, NH, to see a screening of West Side Story, as well. I stayed overnight in a Quality Inn just a little ways down the road from the movie theatre, and then drove back to Boston the next morning. It was fun, overall, and it only took me an hour and a half to get there.
Sounds like fun though to make a road trip to see something you love so much! :) How many times total did you see it in cinema?
shareWell...I've seen West Side Story in the movies often enough so that I've lost count at this point, but I'm still not tired of it, and I'd go see it again, if it were in our area, or in a neighboring state.
The MGM quote: "Unlike other Classics, West Side Story grows younger." is so true.
That's really great, and I really like that quote :)
shareThanks again, Daisy. Glad you like the quote.
When I go to a screening of West Side Story, either at the opposite end of the state where I reside, or to a neighboring state, that requires some more advanced planning, since I usually stay overnight at a nearby inn of some sort, and then drive back the next morning.
When I drove down to the Big Apple to see a special 40th year Anniversary screening of West Side Story at NYC's renowned Radio City Music Hall with some friends of mine who lived down there, in early October, it was a great thing. The film had been restored to its former glory, and there were at least five or six thousand people present at the screening. What was equally amazing is the fact that, less than a month after a rather freaky event (9/11), that so many people could be together in one place for such a spectacular evening. I stayed at my cousin's condominium, and drove home the next afternoon.
Five years later, I took another road trip to the Big Apple, and this time, saw West Side Story again, with my cousin. We had a wonderful time, and it was well worth the drive down there.
I have to admit that whether I see the film West Side Story solo, or with other people, it's always fun.
Pardon my rambling.
Never have to pardon yourself around here, that's what this space is for! :)
That trip to see the 40th anniversary sounds amazing, for some many reasons. I'm sure this only added to your love of the film!
Hi,Daisy!
Thank you very much for your friendly replies to me. Seeing the 40th-year Anniversary screening of the film West Side Story down in the Big Apple, at the renowned Radio City Music Hall was amazing! Moreover, it did add to my love of the film. Seeing the film West Side Story on a great big, wide movie theatre screen really does add to my love of the film, regardless of where it's playing. I always buy my ticket(s), and await screenings of West Side Story with excitement and anticipation.
Btw, I really enjoy corresponding with you here on movie chat.org.
Well...one never knows. West Side Story does come back to the cinemas and what few non-profit, independent repertory art-house movies that there are left here in the United States. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for WSS...you might get lucky some day. If you know of a movie theatre that has a website, buy a ticket online beforehand to make sure that you get one, and start early to make sure you get good seats and all. Hope I've been of some help here.
shareI guess you never do know ;)
shareI've seen Wizard of Oz, Some Like It Hot, not to mention a whole host of other classics. Wizard of Oz was lots of fun, as were many other classic films for me, but I have to admit that I found the ending of Some Like It Hot rather sadistic, if one gets the drift.
shareI've seen "Some like it Hot" so long ago, I think it would take a re watch to remember it very well. I'll be doing so, don't worry! :) Yes the Wizard of Oz is too much fun, I can't believe I still enjoy it at this age.
sharePeople of all ages enjoy the Wizard of Oz, Daisy. I, too enjoy it, and I graduated from high school back in 1969.
I first saw the film version of West Side Story at around Christmastime of 1968, as a high school Senior, during a big national re-release of it, in a now-defunct cinema north of the town that my siblings and I grew up in. I identified with the Jets, the Sharks and their girls regarding kids being kids and so on, but when I got a little older, and began seeing West Side Story (the film version) in a number of (mostly now defunct) independent repertory art cinemas in and around Boston, Ma, I still loved (and still do, to this day) West Side Story for the work of art that it really and truly is, the story behind it, the musical score, the cinematography, and the cast, overall. I never get tired of seeing the film West Side Story over and over again, and, despite seeing other films that I like a great deal (both older and newer), I always keep my eyes and ears peeled for another screening of the film West Side Story.
You are so very lucky to have gotten to see West Side Story in cinema. It must bring back such good memories when you watch it now if it was and continues to be one of your favorite films. i will have to watch this for sure. I have this feeling like I have seen it, but don't recall much. My sister studied it in English in high school and had a book version of it, so maybe this is all I'm remembering. I know I would remember if I had!
I think there are a few films that come along in our life times that we could watch repeatedly no matter what others we might come across, as you mentioned.
And yes i do still enjoy the Wizard of Oz. I have come across people who have NOT seen it and I almost fall over from shock. lol
Thanks again, Daisy. The film West Side Story always brings back good memories, plus it always feels fresh and new to me, like I'm watching it for the very first time. I never fail to notice things about this particular movie that I didn't notice in previous viewings of this film, as well.
If your sister studied West Side Story in English during high school and had a book version of it, that's cool, too. One woman I knew who was a seventh-grade teacher taught a whole course on the film West Side Story, in which she showed the film, and she got a real kick out of it.
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Classic movies I've never seen but want to (as life allows) are
Dodsworth
The Velvet Touch
The Miss Marple series with Margaret Rutherford
Undercurrent
Raintree County (which is so dull I've never been able to watch more than a half hour of) (but I feel it is my duty)
The only one I've seen in your list was Dodsworth. I thought it was super great. It won Best production (picture) that year too. Really great move.
shareJust watched Murder Ahoy! again Cookie.
Those are such great movies. Definitely worth a watch.
Raintree wasn't bad It was just missing something IMO.
I think that's the movie where Montgomery Clift was in a car accident during the filming.
If you watch his face it changes during the movie. I Think Taylor may have saved his life.
Oh I remember reading about that story not long ago. How horrible!
shareI think Clift was already struggling at that time. I think that accident may have
pushed him over the edge. Such a great actor. Extremely sad.
He was an alcoholic right? and was possibly drinking during the accident? How extremely horrible for that to happen. I can't imagine how he felt too because as vain as it sounds, looks are very important to an actor. The product they are selling is themselves. I can see how it would drive him over the edge.
shareI believe alcohol and drugs. I'm not sure if he was drinking during the accident.
There were also rumors regarding his sexuality which really bothered him.
If I remember him and Elizabeth Taylor were pretty close.
I remember him in Judgment at Nuremberg. He seemed to be a shell of his old self but what a terrific performance.
So very tragic. I don't even think the studios would have let their actors come out at the time. That would make life seem like such a lie. Judgment at Nuremberg is one I keep meaning to check out. So many movies, so little time!
Luckily this summer I have all kinds of time though, I've been watching at least one per day!
Studios to be sure and the actors themselves. Especially if they were leading men.
Nuremberg is an outstanding movie. Such a great cast. So many of people in this were towards the end of their careers. Tracy, Clift and Judy Garland all died in the 60's. I think this was one of
Marlene Dietrich's last films.
You should be able to put a good dent in your list.
You have some great suggestions on this thread.
Yes, a lot of great suggestions :)
shareIs Raintree worth a watch?
shareFinally saw Judgement at Nuremberg. It did have such a great cast and was well done. It was 3 hours long, but certainly didn't feel like it. I don't think this was even an official suggestion on here..haha. I'm just kidding.
It was great. I didn't recognize Clift at first. Strange.
"I don't think this was even an official suggestion on here..haha"
Keep it up miss Daisy, just keep it up. See what happens.:)
A powerful and disturbing movie. By this time Clift was long gone. Many years of
drug and alcohol abuse. Tracy was also an alcoholic and Garland was right there with them.
So sad three great careers all cut short. At least we have this movie to remember them.
One of my favorites.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939 )
Spellbound ( 1945)
Jim Thorpe : All American ( 1951 )
Rear Window ( 1954 )
The Defiant Ones ( 1958 )
On your list I have only seen Rear Window and The Defiant ones. Both excellent though.
shareThe others are also excellent.
shareRear Window was a bit overrated for me, but I liked The Defiant Ones very much.
I enjoyed The Birds, Psycho, North by Northwest, and Sunset Blvd. a great deal, as well.
Man of a Thousand Faces ( 1957 ), another favorite, should have been on my list.
sharePsicho
The birds
The maltese falcon
Stan and Bran comedy series
Quick question...tv shows are welcome too?
Watched the Maltese Falcon last night on your suggestion :) I really liked the movie, I had no idea that Bogart was in it. The only thing I didn't like was [spoiler] Astor's character saying she was in love with Bogart..but then maybe this was just so he wouldn't call the police on her. I didn't find that they acted like they were in love at any point in the movie up until the last bit. [/spoiler] At least not that I noticed, maybe it was subtle?
Great suggestion though! Now I've seen all movies on your list! Time to work on more! :)