Favorite Movies ... that you would recommend

[RickyMaveety]

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

THE THIN MAN !!!! yeah baby !!! i bought the box-set of dvds the day they came out, as a birthday present for myself, even though the series goes downhill after the first couple of films and "The Thin Man Goes Home" is a travesty. i adore those films.
Nora : "I read where you were shot 5 times in the tabloids."
Nick : "It's not true. He didn't come anywhere near my tabloids."

in case anyone didn't know, the original Thin Man is (somewhat loosely) based on the Dashiell Hammett novel by the same name. Hammett was a true master, and the book is just as good (if not better than) the film, although somewhat darker. still funny though. a lot of the story is left completely out of the film, as is often the case.

i've not seen the film of To Kill a Mockingbird but i love the book (hmm... time to re-read it i think).

Ralph Sir Edwards : 30's screwball comedies are my FAVORITES !!! have you seen "The Awful Truth" ? the story is sort of like "the Philadelphia Story" but with Irene Dunne instead of Katharine Hepburn, so a thousand times sillier (oh god, if you don't roll on the floor laughing, there's something wrong with you), but also with Cary Grant (the perfect man. i'm completely in love with him.). seriously, you should watch it TONIGHT. in fact i think *i* will watch it tonight (or maybe topper, or the thin man...). oh and what about "My Man Godfrey" ! a classic. absolutely brilliant. also with William Powell (the thin man). i would recommend "Les Tontons Flingueurs" as well but much of the brilliance is the absolutely masterful dialogue and i'm not sure half of it could be translated at all, much less *well*. but, if you speak french, don't miss it.

i could go on, but i meant to read the whole thread before replying and also i'm starving, so dinner now.

"the Awful Truth" is now going on my list. I WISH I SPOKE FRENCH .... however, as mentioned previously, I have to watch a French film up close so I can read the subtitles. Then, it takes me a few more viewings until I know enough of what they are saying to be able to concentrate on the actors and not the subtitles. It's a loooooong process.

[tirsales]

The Downfall is a disturbing film about the last days of the third reich in the Führerbunker in Berlin. I wanted to write that after the "really good!" but forgot ...
You perhaps should not watch the film while children are watching.

[RickyMaveety]

Originally Posted by tirsales

The Downfall is a disturbing film about the last days of the third reich in the Führerbunker in Berlin. I wanted to write that after the "really good!" but forgot ...
You perhaps should not watch the film while children are watching.

There are no children within 10 miles of this house ... so it's not a problem. I am fairly certain that the good people of Crapfest, Texas, warn their little ones to steer clear of that awful Buddhist woman with all the cats.

[tirsales]

[kilohertz53]

I love films set in WWII, particularly:

The Great Escape
The Guns of Navarone
Hope and Glory
Casablanca
The Bridge on the River Kwai
Das Boot

For some reason, I've never been able to sit through an entire showing of "Saving Private Ryan". And both "Schindler's List" and "Sophie's Choice", though fine movies, are too upsetting to see more than once (at least for me).

[bbusybookworm]

My personal Favourites are

The Lord of the Rings Series, Especially the Extended Cut, With the Extras.

The Carry On Series, Especially the Earlier movie's in the series.. While a bit vulger at times, they always make me laugh.

Hatari - Wore out two tapes when I was a kid. but then again, I was crazy about wild animals at that time, living in Tanzania.

Born Free - Again, a movie I used to see monthly, if not weekly. That reminds me, need to find a new DVD of it, as the old tape is quiet worn.

Cheetah - A Really nice story about about a couple of kids who end up adopting a cheetah cub. Need to hunt down a copy, as I haven't seen it in a few years.

The Herbie Series. The original ones, not the Modern remake.

Mary Poppins - And all time classic.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - The original, not the horrible Johnny Depp version.

The Lion King - The First part, didn't like the second very much. but did enjoy the spinoff TV series, based on the adventures of Timon and Pumba.

Shrek 1 - Again, Liked the First the best, but the 2nd was ok. The third Jumped the Shark IMHO.

MIB I - Was one of my all time favorites for a while. while the 2nd was good, it didn't match greatness of the 1st.

3 Ninjas - Nice Kids adventure, where 3 kids are trained as ninjas by their grandfather, I believe there were 3 or 4 movie's in the series, but the 1st couple were the best of the bunch.

7 Luck Ninja Kids - I thinks that was the name. Believe was HK film, about 7 kids all with different skills who get together to solve a mystery. Is a cute movie, and if you area kid, even more fun .

The Police Academy Series - If you haven't watched it, its a must. Great comedy, and while a bit dated at times, is a classic in my opinion, even if in many ways they do typify the typical B-movies.

Ninja academy - In the same vein as the Police academy, A great B grade comedy movie, spoofing everthing in site.

The Pink Panther - Peter Sellers at his best.

Down Periscope - Great Comedy. Great for a few laughs.

Under Siege 1 and 2 - two of my favourite action movies. Really enjoyed the fight sequences.

Bloodsport - Probably one of van dams better movies. Just watch it for the fight sequences if nothing else.

Kindergarden Cop - Nice to see Arnie in such a position.

Mrs. Doubtfire - One of Robin Williams Best performances.

Toys - Also one of his better ones. Really liked this movies as it combined my childhood fascination of toys with weapons.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - My Favourite in the whole series.

Lilo and Stich - Great, and love the music. Hawaiian Roller Coster Ride indeed!

The Gods Must be Crazy - Hilarious Series. a must see. Its about what happens when a bushmen village in the Kalahri come into contact with te modern world and the results.

The Rescuers - one of disnys older, less well known movies, but still a great one.

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man - while not a movie per se, is still one of favourite DVD's to rewatch, but even better is ...

Cirque du Soleil: Alegría - My all time favourite performance. love the music. I do have most of the other DVD's but this is the one I always turn to.

Kill Bill - Have to watch both parts back to back to get the full effect.

Enter The Dragon - My Favourite Bruce Lee Movie. Probably helped start my martial arts movie obsession.

Most of Jackie chans older HK movies. Not so much his newer stuff.

King Kong - The new one, haven't seen the older versions.

The Bridge over the River Kwai

The Great Escape

The Hogfather - This is proably one of the best adaptions of a novel I have ever seen. If you like Terry Pratchett, it is a must see. Even If you don't its worth a look.

Whew! That All That I can think off the top of my head

[tirsales]

:yay: The Hogfather! Its quite nice
While reading your list I remembered "Cast Away" (isnt the Sushi-buffet nice?) and "I am legend". While I absofragginglutely dont like the zombies in "I am legend" (they are so stereotypical and boring), I like the character Will Smith is playing. *sings* 'cause every little thing, 's gonna be all right.
Dead Poets Society ... So far not mentioned?

[Greg Anos]

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel;206950 (hmm... time to re-read it i think).

Ralph Sir Edwards : 30's screwball comedies are my FAVORITES !!! have you seen [B

"The Awful Truth"[/B] ? the story is sort of like "the Philadelphia Story" but with Irene Dunne instead of Katharine Hepburn, so a thousand times sillier (oh god, if you don't roll on the floor laughing, there's something wrong with you), but also with Cary Grant (the perfect man. i'm completely in love with him.). seriously, you should watch it TONIGHT. in fact i think *i* will watch it tonight (or maybe topper, or the thin man...). oh and what about "My Man Godfrey" ! a classic. absolutely brilliant. also with William Powell (the thin man). i would recommend "Les Tontons Flingueurs" as well but much of the brilliance is the absolutely masterful dialogue and i'm not sure half of it could be translated at all, much less *well*. but, if you speak french, don't miss it.

i could go on, but i meant to read the whole thread before replying and also i'm starving, so dinner now.

But of couse I have them all (and have seen them recently - last night I watched "Libeled Lady" with Myrna Loy and William Powell). I just didn't want to make a looong list. You might try "I Was A Male War Bride" - Cary Grant and Ann Sheridan. Ah, the joys of bureaucracy....

(Embarrasing to mention on a reading forum, but I have more movies than books - though not by much...)

[RickyMaveety]

Originally Posted by kilohertz53

I love films set in WWII, particularly:

The Great Escape
The Guns of Navarone
Hope and Glory
Casablanca
The Bridge on the River Kwai
Das Boot

For some reason, I've never been able to sit through an entire showing of "Saving Private Ryan". And both "Schindler's List" and "Sophie's Choice", though fine movies, are too upsetting to see more than once (at least for me).

The ones in red, I've seen. I've got "Saving Private Ryan" ... but I'm ashamed to admit, I'm scared to watch it.

I went with a friend to see "Schindler's List." He walked out about mid-way through the film ... and left me to finish it out on my own. I thought it was an amazing film ... upsetting, yes, but still amazing.

[RickyMaveety]

Originally Posted by bbusybookworm

My personal Favourites are

The Lord of the Rings Series, Especially the Extended Cut, With the Extras.

The Carry On Series, Especially the Earlier movie's in the series.. While a bit vulger at times, they always make me laugh.

Hatari - Wore out two tapes when I was a kid. but then again, I was crazy about wild animals at that time, living in Tanzania.

Born Free - Again, a movie I used to see monthly, if not weekly. That reminds me, need to find a new DVD of it, as the old tape is quiet worn.

Cheetah - A Really nice story about about a couple of kids who end up adopting a cheetah cub. Need to hunt down a copy, as I haven't seen it in a few years.

The Herbie Series. The original ones, not the Modern remake.

Mary Poppins - And all time classic.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - The original, not the horrible Johnny Depp version.

The Lion King - The First part, didn't like the second very much. but did enjoy the spinoff TV series, based on the adventures of Timon and Pumba.

Shrek 1 - Again, Liked the First the best, but the 2nd was ok. The third Jumped the Shark IMHO.

MIB I - Was one of my all time favorites for a while. while the 2nd was good, it didn't match greatness of the 1st.

3 Ninjas - Nice Kids adventure, where 3 kids are trained as ninjas by their grandfather, I believe there were 3 or 4 movie's in the series, but the 1st couple were the best of the bunch.

7 Luck Ninja Kids - I thinks that was the name. Believe was HK film, about 7 kids all with different skills who get together to solve a mystery. Is a cute movie, and if you area kid, even more fun .

The Police Academy Series - If you haven't watched it, its a must. Great comedy, and while a bit dated at times, is a classic in my opinion, even if in many ways they do typify the typical B-movies.

Ninja academy - In the same vein as the Police academy, A great B grade comedy movie, spoofing everthing in site.

The Pink Panther - Peter Sellers at his best.

Down Periscope - Great Comedy. Great for a few laughs.

Under Siege 1 and 2 - two of my favourite action movies. Really enjoyed the fight sequences.

Bloodsport - Probably one of van dams better movies. Just watch it for the fight sequences if nothing else.

Kindergarden Cop - Nice to see Arnie in such a position.

Mrs. Doubtfire - One of Robin Williams Best performances.

Toys - Also one of his better ones. Really liked this movies as it combined my childhood fascination of toys with weapons.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - My Favourite in the whole series.

Lilo and Stich - Great, and love the music. Hawaiian Roller Coster Ride indeed!

The Gods Must be Crazy - Hilarious Series. a must see. Its about what happens when a bushmen village in the Kalahri come into contact with te modern world and the results.

The Rescuers - one of disnys older, less well known movies, but still a great one.

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man - while not a movie per se, is still one of favourite DVD's to rewatch, but even better is ...

Cirque du Soleil: Alegría - My all time favourite performance. love the music. I do have most of the other DVD's but this is the one I always turn to.

Kill Bill - Have to watch both parts back to back to get the full effect.

Enter The Dragon - My Favourite Bruce Lee Movie. Probably helped start my martial arts movie obsession.

Most of Jackie chans older HK movies. Not so much his newer stuff.

King Kong - The new one, haven't seen the older versions.

The Bridge over the River Kwai

The Great Escape

The Hogfather - This is proably one of the best adaptions of a novel I have ever seen. If you like Terry Pratchett, it is a must see. Even If you don't its worth a look.

Whew! That All That I can think off the top of my head

Again ... I've seen the ones in red. Some sound like films I would have liked as a kid ... probably not so much now.

"The Hogfather" sounds really interesting. I think I will put the Carry On series on my list as well.

Thanks.

[RickyMaveety]

Originally Posted by tirsales

:yay: The Hogfather! Its quite nice
While reading your list I remembered "Cast Away" (isnt the Sushi-buffet nice?) and "I am legend". While I absofragginglutely dont like the zombies in "I am legend" (they are so stereotypical and boring), I like the character Will Smith is playing. *sings* 'cause every little thing, 's gonna be all right.
Dead Poets Society ... So far not mentioned?

I have decided to watch "The Hogfather." I saw "Cast Away" some years ago ... and thought it was an outstanding tour de force for Tom Hanks. I saw the remake of "I Am Legend" recently. It was ok, but pound for pound, I actually like the Vincent Price version better.

I know I saw "The Dead Poets Society" ... but I guess it didn't do that much for me, because I only dimly remember it. Most of the time, even after one watching, I'll remember large amounts of dialogue and plot points ... and for some reason, I only have little wisps of memory for that film. Wonder why? I might just have to watch it again on principle.

[RickyMaveety]

Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

But of couse I have them all (and have seen them recently - last night I watched "Libeled Lady" with Myrna Loy and William Powell). I just didn't want to make a looong list. You might try "I Was A Male War Bride" - Cary Grant and Ann Sheridan. Ah, the joys of bureaucracy....

(Embarrasing to mention on a reading forum, but I have more movies than books - though not by much...)

I don't think I've heard of "Libeled Lady" ... on the list. "I was a Male War Bride" was on the tv not long ago, although it might be nice to see that again without the commercials.

[kilohertz53]

Ricky,

If you decide to check out "The Guns of Navarone", make sure it's the great 1961 version starring Gregory Peck, David Niven, and Anthony Quinn. DO NOT confuse it with the 1978 stinker of a sequel with Robert Shaw and Harrison Ford called "Force 10 From Navarone".

[bbusybookworm]

Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

Again ... I've seen the ones in red. Some sound like films I would have liked as a kid ... probably not so much now.

"The Hogfather" sounds really interesting. I think I will put the Carry On series on my list as well.

Thanks.

The only thing in Hogfather is that there are several layers, so it can lead to a lot of enjoyable rewatching. And if you read the books, you will get even more out of it with a lot of in jokes and veiled references. but you don't need to read the book to just enjoy the movie(s) (as it was split into two parts for the broadcast, so over 3hrs in total)

I agree, Many of the ones I mentioned may be more enjoyable to kids, but even then most of them are still a decent viewing.

I threw them in, figuring someone may get a kick out of it.

Would suggest that you start with the earlier Carry on films first, as they were some of the best Wikipedia has a nice list of the films.

But they are all enjoyable, however the ones with Sid James tend to quiet a bit more bawdy.

And If you enjoy those, would suggest getting a hold of DVD's of some of the older BBC tv series such as Blackadder, Yes Minister, etc.. While not exactly the same thing, the sense of humour in many cases is the same, ad lib a bit dryer.

[Greg Anos]

Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

I don't think I've heard of "Libeled Lady" ... on the list. "I was a Male War Bride" was on the tv not long ago, although it might be nice to see that again without the commercials.

Do catch "Libeled Lady". It's one of the best Powell/Loy pairings.

Here are some particularly good movies (from the 30's to 70's).
Remember your taste may vary....

Film Noir

All the top Bogies - but everybodies already seen them.

A before/after code remake pair of the same Chandler book.
"Murder My Sweet" - Dick Powell - 1945
"Farewell My Lovely" - Robert Mitchum -1975
Both are excellent, and it is interesting to see how the story was "cleaned up" for the Hays code.

Westerns

This is a complex set, but worth watching in order. The philosophy of the last movie is brought into much sharper relief by having seen the first 2 movies.

They Call Me Trinity - followed by Warlock (1959) - followed by My Name is Nobody.


Caper Films

The original Ocean's 11 - A perfect time capsule of Las Vegas circa 1960.
The original The Thomas Crown Affair - The perfect caper movie.

Extra Comedies

Ninotchka - Greta Garbo
Harvey - Jimmy Stewart
Man's Favorite Sport - Rock Hudson
Father Goose - Cary Grant


Odds and Ends/Guilty Pleasures

The Life And Times Of Col. Blimp
Doc Savage (1975)
The Bishop's Wife (1947)
Secondhand Lions (2003) - so sue...