Jumbo Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Yup, another movie thread (I searched, mods :pfft:). Title explains it, and for me two movies I have long had on my list were Shawshank Redemption and Leaving Las Vegas. Last night I finally saw Shawshank and loved it (of course). When Tim Robbins has control of a project, he's usually brilliant. I think the timing was good for me too, or I might have had more of a "too Hollywood a type of perfect ending." But as it was it was very satisfying viewing. Morgan at his very best, and all the familiar character actors in the film gave some of their best work, too. Great plot, acting, and pacing. It wasn't too predictable, either. It should make an interesting contrast to the darkness I have heard so much about in Leaving Las Vegas, which I pan to watch tomorrow night. I have also never watched the Godfather films (I know) straight through, just bits and pieces in various settings over time (usually in salutes or special honoring the actors or the series) and plan to do all three over a weekend soon. You guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Kaos Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Casablanca Gone with the wind The Birds The color purple The usual suspects ------------------------------------------------------------ Those are the ones I can pull off the top of my head. I'll add more as I think of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorresA Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Godfather... any of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted May 29, 2010 Author Share Posted May 29, 2010 I have never seen Gone With the Wind (or Wizard of Oz) straight through (same deal as Godfather movies). So I need to finally get to them. The Birds is classic, one of Hitch****'s best. Casablanca is rightfully a legend and one of my most-viewed films. Amazing stuff. And The Usual Suspects was definitely innovative and excellent---plot and acting (cast) are exceptional. Good times await us both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veretax Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 How old is old? Define Old? ten years? twenty? define for me a minimum standard and I can name a hole bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 The Magnificent Seven. It was pretty entertaining; though it didn't blow me away. Yul Brynner, though, kicked all sorts of ass. He had a habit of doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Apocolypse Now. I've never had the desire to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veretax Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Mag 7 was good, so was the movie it was ripped from How about some John Wayne movies (any of them). Saw Sergeant York this evening, havent seen that movie in forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Yup, another movie thread (I searched, mods :pfft:). Not well enough... http://extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=189948 :banhim: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbs Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Caddyshack and Groundhog Day. Never seen either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Yeah, I haven't seen most of the John Wayne films, either. I know he was a great icon (and more man than most of us can ever hope to be), but I always get the same vibe from him that I get from the likes of Marylin Monroe and Audry Hepburn. They're remembered most for being glamorous and sex symbols instead of actors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Caddyshack and Groundhog Day. Never seen either. Well, it looks like you're not gonna get laid with the rest of us, then. :pfft: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Falling Down, Kingpin ( don't bash me ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Citizen Kane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Fight Club GWTW Goodfellas The Shawshank Redemption Any Star Wars or Trek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpillian Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Citizen Kane Yup. Need to see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Yup. Need to see that. It's one of my favorites. It's well worth your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted May 29, 2010 Author Share Posted May 29, 2010 Apocolypse Now.I've never had the desire to see it. Personally, thought it was a little scattered and overblown (Brando), but with many brilliant moments. Should see it, though. The Dallas cheerleaders/USO scene is just one of the more surreal moments. The Magnificent Seven. It was pretty entertaining; though it didn't blow me away Love the James Coburn role, too. A fave old western, and yes, The 7 Samurai is very cool. Have you seen Silverado?Not well enough...http://extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=189948 :banhim: I knew it would happen, though I went through four pages of movie threads Think I'll leave this one anyway. Citizen Kane I thought this one was bit over-rated since its often called the greatest movie ever--saw it in my first film class and maybe it was partly due to the years of expectation and whole "Rosebud" thing feeling like a bit of a let down. But nevertheless a great film. Yup. Need to see that. Indeed, everyone should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamingwolf Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Dr. Strangelove or How I stopped worrying and learned to love the bomb I need that one on dvd Das Boot http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082096/ if you havent seen that one get your reading glasses and rent it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted May 29, 2010 Author Share Posted May 29, 2010 Strangelove is on my list of all time faves. I am a big Kubrick fan. The guy has one of the best resumes in film, IMO. Have never seen Das Boot and should especially being mainly German and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Ditto on the Godfather series and Gone With the Wind. Dune. Raging Bull. Animal House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulSkin Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Does Shaft count?...never took the time. Also, The Graduate. I've had Mrs. Robinson drummed into my head and have never seen that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECU-ALUM Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Haven't Seen: Citizen Kane Goodfellas Raging Bull Rebel without a cause Recently saw: Bullitt The Great Escape Stalog 17. The Maltese Falcon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Maltese Falcon...Bogey at his finest. I do need to see Bullitt one of these days, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamingwolf Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 The Maltese Falcon been along time seeing that one, may have to see if I can track that one down. it never seems to show on tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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