tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post4730638224389945866..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: Turning Back the Clock: A Tribute to the Best Time Travel MoviesRick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-69553430849515078902020-01-05T21:52:20.454-05:002020-01-05T21:52:20.454-05:00What a perfect choice for an end-of-year post! I, ...What a perfect choice for an end-of-year post! I, too, adore time-travel films and love your selections...."The Time Machine" is a special favorite in our house. "Time After Time" is one that I have been wanting to see for years but never seem to make TIME for. And what a great idea of including "Repeat Performance". I'd add to my list "I'll Never Forget You" ( with Tyrone Power taking a trip to the 18th century ) and "The Unidentified Flying Oddball" ( corny but so much fun! ). The Metzinger Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10728879307994086409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-29353895980653906452020-01-02T19:58:58.903-05:002020-01-02T19:58:58.903-05:00I wonder if anyone would consider "Groundhog ...I wonder if anyone would consider "Groundhog Day" a time travel movie. Maybe kind of? If so, I'd put it in here.Patrick Wahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408356855300575520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-9749710150458095512019-01-05T07:37:22.701-05:002019-01-05T07:37:22.701-05:00I'm another one who's anxious to see Repea...I'm another one who's anxious to see Repeat Performance. It's a fascinating premise.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-55206274135819892422019-01-03T18:05:36.105-05:002019-01-03T18:05:36.105-05:00Despite the uninspired title, the 2017 movie Time ...Despite the uninspired title, the 2017 movie <i>Time Trap</i> is interesting. I watched it not expecting much and was pleasantly surprised!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-56997791049895843592018-12-31T20:12:11.659-05:002018-12-31T20:12:11.659-05:00The most mind-bending time travel movie has to be ...The most mind-bending time travel movie has to be the 2014 film <i>Predestination</i>. If you like time travel I can't think of any movie that tops it in terms of exploiting the concept.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-45586027965501157122018-12-31T14:46:40.059-05:002018-12-31T14:46:40.059-05:00I did a double-take recognizing Mary Steenburgen i...I did a double-take recognizing Mary Steenburgen in that photo.<br /><br />Good choices, and would add an honorable mention for "Timescape" (1992) with Jeff Daniels. Happy New Year.Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00452222696907771602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-63121892303074893552018-12-31T08:18:22.326-05:002018-12-31T08:18:22.326-05:00Time After Time has cemented itself in our family ...Time After Time has cemented itself in our family by giving us the reference to "the Scottish restaurant", which is a favourite eatery of our son's. <br /><br />Berkeley Square and I'll Never Forget You really touch my romantic side so I don't know why I haven't caught up with Somewhere in Time. I will remedy that this coming year.<br /><br />A favourite time travel picture of mine is A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, the 1949 musical starring Bing Crosby. It is good natured storytelling, and a treat to see William Bendix and Cedric Hardwicke as song and dance men. The Technicolor is beautiful as is leading lady Rhonda Fleming which makes the love story plot quite touching.<br /><br />Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-53466272674814952142018-12-30T23:01:14.260-05:002018-12-30T23:01:14.260-05:00I seem to remember thinking Somewhere in Time was ...I seem to remember thinking Somewhere in Time was pretty terrible, but it's been awhile. Of the others, The Terminator was great, although seems to be successful as an action movie as much as time travel. 12 Monkeys is an all time favorite, brilliant at creating uncertainty in the Madeleine Stowe character, and even the Brice Willis character, then having it all gradually come together. Patrick Wahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408356855300575520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-76062786000013413862018-12-30T20:10:00.963-05:002018-12-30T20:10:00.963-05:00Looks like I haven't commented on this post be...Looks like I haven't commented on this post before...odd! No time like the present, then. I've never seen or heard of Repeat Performance either. Sounds interesting and I wonder why it's MIA. Of the bunch, my favorite is probably Somewhere in Time. I'm not sure Christopher Reeve was that well cast, but that's a quibble. Great romantic story, fabulous score. The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-90759140091877362172015-02-04T09:15:18.976-05:002015-02-04T09:15:18.976-05:00Actually "The Terminator" was 'stole...Actually "The Terminator" was 'stolen' from a pair of "Twilight Zone" Episodes written by Harlan Ellison <br />(You can see what's coming, right?) <br />Yes, when James Cameron admitted it during an interview for STARLOG Magazine, Harlan found out and sued him. In consequence ALL Terminator Movies now have an "Addenda" that credits Ellison for the original concepts. Wait 'til the end, it's the very last thing on the screen.<br /><br />(The Moral: DON'T mess with Harlan Ellison! EVER!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-69432482741332173662015-01-04T00:15:49.770-05:002015-01-04T00:15:49.770-05:00I haven't seen it! But I looked it and I'm...I haven't seen it! But I looked it and I'm intrigued.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-65089811997952609252015-01-03T18:34:34.859-05:002015-01-03T18:34:34.859-05:00Excellent list--especially agree with Time After T...Excellent list--especially agree with Time After Time and 12 Monkeys. It's missing one of my favorites of this genre--Happy Accidents starring Marisa Tomei and Vincent D'OnofrioDave Zeltsermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007736514118297783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-62959139133431559082015-01-02T19:34:34.350-05:002015-01-02T19:34:34.350-05:00Time After Time and Time Machine are my favorites....Time After Time and Time Machine are my favorites. Philadelphia Experiment was another favorite time travel of mine.<br />- JezAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-50703049655860138892015-01-01T23:00:51.532-05:002015-01-01T23:00:51.532-05:00Joel and Dan, REPEAT PERFORMANCE is now available ...Joel and Dan, REPEAT PERFORMANCE is now available on Amazon Prime. I haven't watched that print yet, so I can't vouch for its visual quality. CRL, I never made the Matheson connection!Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-66067284812301411762015-01-01T22:09:34.383-05:002015-01-01T22:09:34.383-05:00Oh I love all your choices except Time Bandits whi...Oh I love all your choices except Time Bandits which I thought was okay but not something I'd watch again. Somewhere in Time has such a romantic glow to it, a friend of mine went to Mackinaw Island on her honeymoon because of her love of the film and said it was as charming as it was in the film.<br /><br />So glad to see Repeat Performance amongst you choices. I saw it years ago, loved it and had kept an eye out for it ever since. Happily a couple of weeks ago I found it in its entirety on Youtube and quickly rewatched it. Just as good as I remembered. Not the greatest print but if it's all ya got..., not sure if it's still there films pop up and then disappear just as rapidly.joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-10268310113935244242015-01-01T11:43:04.469-05:002015-01-01T11:43:04.469-05:00Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure was co-wr...Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure was co-written by Chris Matheson, son of Richard.CRLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-28065946964260002712015-01-01T09:48:41.688-05:002015-01-01T09:48:41.688-05:00My favorites would be The Terminator, Star Trek IV...My favorites would be The Terminator, Star Trek IV, and Back to the Future (the obvious ones), but I did really like Time After Time and The Time Machine. While the premise of Somewhere in Time intrigued me, I wasn't as engaged by it. <br /><br />The one choice that I haven't seen (or heard of) is Repeat Performance. The story sounds interesting, but I expect it would be hard to find from what you say. Dan Heatonhttp://ptsnob.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-37521143416409408092013-12-18T16:10:08.519-05:002013-12-18T16:10:08.519-05:00Personally Time After Time is my favorite on this ...Personally Time After Time is my favorite on this list but not to detract from the others, they are all great too.<br /><br />I saw that movie when I was 9 in the theater and was obsessed with time travel ever since. It led to star trek which led to TNG and now I am a hobbyist of science particularly quantum mechanics. I am intrigued by the physical aspects of it and the theoretical as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-69885533397121760052011-11-07T21:32:59.868-05:002011-11-07T21:32:59.868-05:00Really great choices. I've not heard of REPEAT...Really great choices. I've not heard of REPEAT PERFORMANCE, but your description of its plot is fascinating, and I hope to have an opportunity to see it. A related idea is what TV shows have been about time travel. I recall the show THE TIME TUNNEL from the 1960s, which sent 2 travelers to various time periods each week to encounter dramatic situations. As I remember, it was an entertaining show. Also, the 1960s STAR TREK show occasionally had a time-travel episode, in which Kirk and Crew visited different historical periods.Grand Old Movieshttp://grandoldmovies.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-76480950059728503642011-11-06T20:42:39.862-05:002011-11-06T20:42:39.862-05:00Rick,
I never see Time After Time mentioned at al...Rick,<br /><br />I never see Time After Time mentioned at all so am very happy to see it on your list AND as a top choice! I haven't seen it in quite a while but like it immensely. Great cast and love the story - can't beat the time travel/ripper combo! I am also an avid crime fan. Great choice!<br /><br />The rest of the list is wonderful as well. A list which, I might add, consists of films I've actually seen. I would make one major adjustment to it, though - Back To The Future would be way up there for me. That's a huge charmer/winner.<br /><br />Fun, TIMELY topic!<br /><br />AuroraCitizen Screenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596338896095275116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-66555520675921040182011-01-01T06:06:20.208-05:002011-01-01T06:06:20.208-05:00Rick, My favorite movie from your movie time trave...Rick, My favorite movie from your movie time travel list is, Time after Time. The movie has a fantastic '70's atmosphere. For me, the movie is highly entertaining and it features some wonderful humor. Of course having an 19th century main character who for the first time takes a look in the future 1979 is already good for some laughs. Such as the time were he visits a McDonald's or comes up with the name, Sherlock Holmes when he talks with the police. Malcolm McDowell, is extremely good and convincing as a 19th century gentleman and scientist H.G. Wells. David Warner, is also perfectly cast as... Jack The Ripper. The movie also has a beautiful musical score. I think most everybody will enjoy this movie as it is an entertaining one as well as a thriller .Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476174860119487509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-77102760216252374472010-12-30T06:31:16.378-05:002010-12-30T06:31:16.378-05:00Really very effective list.Totally agreed.Some of ...Really very effective list.Totally agreed.Some of names in the list are new.I am looking forward for them alsowatch movies onlinehttp://www.movieslead.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-74681473885337794252010-12-27T06:19:05.405-05:002010-12-27T06:19:05.405-05:00Terrific post, Rick. I can't recall a classic ...Terrific post, Rick. I can't recall a classic time travel movie that hasn't been mentioned here, although one that may be deemed a classic is BILL & TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE. Watching scientists travel through time is intellectually stimulating; watching two lovable idiots do it is just funny. More recently, Nacho Vigalondo's LOS CRONOCRÍMENES (aka TIMECRIMES) was a solid time travel film. Thanks, Rick, for -- as Bill & Ted would say -- a most triumph list!sarkoffagushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922698736476674377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-80196521507758496932010-12-26T14:59:40.092-05:002010-12-26T14:59:40.092-05:00How nice to hear from other TIME AFTER TIME and SO...How nice to hear from other TIME AFTER TIME and SOMEWHERE IN TIME fans! I don't think those films, especially the former, get their due respect. Matheson is one of my favorite screenwriters, though I disagree with him on one point: I liked THE LAST MAN ON EARTH (and still think it's the best version of I AM LEGEND). Gilby, I don't know many people who have seen REPEAT PERFORMANCE, so that was fun that your father enjoyed it, too.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-63430140940637215832010-12-25T14:33:05.869-05:002010-12-25T14:33:05.869-05:00Great list. Time After Time would top my list as ...Great list. Time After Time would top my list as well. Nearly flawless movie with lots of twists and turns that is so satisfying. I just re-watched it the other night, so my timing on reading this was perfect. <br /><br />Merry Christmas!DKorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819702518388146971noreply@blogger.com