tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post2338614615467865944..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: My 100 Favorite Films: From 90 to 81Rick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-46026130714486104582011-03-03T13:53:38.115-05:002011-03-03T13:53:38.115-05:00Doc, after I posted this list, I almost added the ...Doc, after I posted this list, I almost added the year for ENCHANTED APRIL because I remembered about the earlier version (which I haven't seen). Hey, I think there may be some legitimate wincing about some of my choices for next month!Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-39738585633288844482011-03-02T23:30:44.864-05:002011-03-02T23:30:44.864-05:00great choices, RICK...I winced at first when I saw...great choices, RICK...I winced at first when I saw ENCHANTED APRIL, then realized it was the MIKE NEWELL version...very rare that a remake is better than the original....thinking of THE FRONT PAGE!!doctor sabelotodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753057330165133638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-2166016366324654302011-03-02T21:34:47.095-05:002011-03-02T21:34:47.095-05:00Eve, the color photography in LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN ...Eve, the color photography in LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN looks amazing! There's a great little docu on the DVD where they show the print before and after restoration. The color just pops out in the restored print.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-63197060072126096942011-03-02T20:34:29.231-05:002011-03-02T20:34:29.231-05:00A great list, Rick, many favorites of my own have ...A great list, Rick, many favorites of my own have shown up so far (mine aren't in order yet, tho) - on this portion of your list: "Leave Her to Heaven," "Shadow of a Doubt" and "Lady and the Tramp."<br />One of the most fascinating aspects of "Leave Her to Heaven" for me is its Oscar-nominated art direction/interior decoration. Dizzyingly dazzling! Also wonderfully photographed - its sole Oscar win was for cinematography. This John Stahl film seems a clear forerunner to Douglas Sirk's films of the mid to late '50s.<br />I've written a few times about "Shadow of a Doubt" and consider it one of Hitchcock's best.<br />And "Lady and the Tramp" - one of the first Disney animated films I remember seeing. Who can resist Disney + dogs???? It might be my favorite of all Disney's animated features.<br />Can't wait to see what films turn up in your next installment...The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-81969840985083507042011-03-02T19:40:46.959-05:002011-03-02T19:40:46.959-05:00Dawn, you gotta see A SHOT IN THE DARK, which cont...Dawn, you gotta see A SHOT IN THE DARK, which contains some priceless sight gags. I think you and Becky would enjoy ENCHANTED APRIL, which was shown on TCM for the first time last year (Kim, how could you not like it?). Toto, WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND is indeed thought-provoking; I keep waiting for it to be released in the U.S. on DVD. Sark and Kevin, how delightful to read positive comments about DRACULA HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE! The rooftop scenes are my favorite part of the movie. Kevin, I love your description of it as a fairy tale! As for 2011 resolutions, ChickFlick, I've got 80 movies to go...guess we'll see if I make it!Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-8782034156495576782011-03-02T15:35:28.254-05:002011-03-02T15:35:28.254-05:00Fine list. Really need to see "Bunny Lake Is ...Fine list. Really need to see "Bunny Lake Is Missing", I've heard nothing but good things about it. <br /><br />Glad to see the Hammer title there too. It's a beautiful film to look at. It's a splendid example of a fairy tale on film that doesn't use an actual fairy tale as source material, if that makes any sense.Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-29246832174060080682011-03-02T00:47:27.191-05:002011-03-02T00:47:27.191-05:00Love Gene Tierney in Leave Her to Heaven...I was s...Love Gene Tierney in Leave Her to Heaven...I was shocked she was so evil! The same goes for Cotton in Shadow of a Doubt. <br /><br />Shot in the Dark is a good film too.<br /><br />12 Angry Men is a really good film. It makes you feel so claustrophobic and Fonda plays the everyman so well.<br /><br />Lady in the Tramp and A Matter of Life and Death are classics as well.<br /><br />I'm not familiar with the rest..except Enchanted April--not a favorite of mine, but to each their own! Look forward to reading the next 10 on your list.Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-10765166555724568312011-03-01T18:50:48.225-05:002011-03-01T18:50:48.225-05:00Wonderful selection of films in the 90-81 range, R...Wonderful selection of films in the 90-81 range, Rick! I agree wholeheartedly about Gene Tierney's performance in LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN, particularly the memorable sequence you mention. DRACULA HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE: Strong entry in Hammer's "Dracula" series; I love the rooftop scenes! 12 ANGRY MEN: The quintessential "jury film." I can't watch a movie or TV episode in a jury room and not think of this film; even in true crime shows, when they show the jury returning to the courtroom, I'm keeping an eye out for the foreman to see if he looks like Martin Balsam. BUNNY LAKE IS MISSING: As you said, it's most definitely underrated. There was an unofficial remake some years ago (I can't specify without giving away plot details), but it could not retain suspense and intrigue in the same way as Otto Preminger's movie.<br /><br />These have been very fun to read, Rick. It's interesting to not only read your capsule reviews, but to also see your wide range of taste in films!sarkoffagushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922698736476674377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-9841058656944947352011-03-01T11:16:25.826-05:002011-03-01T11:16:25.826-05:00Rick, it is really fun watching you count down you...Rick, it is really fun watching you count down your favorite films! Many of these entries have been discussed at the Cafe so I will focus on some that haven't. <br /><br />"12 Angry Men" is a fascinating look at a jury after the fact. We aren't privy to the court case as it unfolds, except as it is brought up in the jury room. The story reminds us that society wants someone to pay when a crime is committed.<br /><br />"Bunny Lake is Missing" has a similar vein. A "mother" must prove she has a daughter in spite of overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Carol Lynley and Keir Dullea are both outstanding.<br /><br />"Whistle Down the Wind" may be the least known film on this list. Its captivating story focuses on the innocence and faith of children. It is extremely thought-provoking.<br /><br />Great choices, Rick!toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-52747624125220885872011-03-01T08:22:48.661-05:002011-03-01T08:22:48.661-05:00I am loving your list so much! You have great tast...I am loving your list so much! You have great taste! And congratulations for sticking with it -my New Years Resolutions have already gone down the drain!FlickChickhttp://flickchick1953.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-45853298764229826312011-03-01T08:16:45.972-05:002011-03-01T08:16:45.972-05:00Rick, I'm also enjoying reading your favorite ...Rick, I'm also enjoying reading your favorite movie lists. The movies I have not seen from your list so far are: A Shot in the Dark, Dracula Has Risen from the Grave and A Matter of Life and Death.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476174860119487509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-21699768883144336142011-03-01T07:35:45.423-05:002011-03-01T07:35:45.423-05:00I am really enjoying your lists, Rick. Your descr...I am really enjoying your lists, Rick. Your descriptions of the movies manage to create interest and be informative in very short summaries -- that is hard to do!<br /><br />The only one I have not seen in this list is Enchanged April. I like all the rest, particularly Leave Her to Heaven (Tierney's best acting, in my opinion), 12 Angry Men, and Shadow of a Doubt. Oh, and of course The Lady and the Tramp!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.com