tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post4862260660419299323..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: Let the Countdown Begin! My 100 Favorite Films: From 100 to 91Rick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-76854258359259572372011-03-29T09:04:54.197-04:002011-03-29T09:04:54.197-04:00GUN CRAZY is one of my favorite noirs filled with ...GUN CRAZY is one of my favorite noirs filled with great camera work (the bank robbery scene when the couple drive into town) and sexual symbolism. Agree fully on INHERIT THE WIND, wonderful performances and a great courtroom drama.ROCKY is a good film for what it is and a fan favorite, but it has irked me for years that this film won Best Picture over TAXI DRIVER and NETWORK. Of the five films nominated that year IMO, it is the weakest in my humble opinion. SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS and TEN LITTLE INDIANS, I have not seen in years and need to revisit.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808503055317962289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-68117145701726039132011-02-01T22:32:08.663-05:002011-02-01T22:32:08.663-05:00Sark, there's at least one other movie with a ...Sark, there's at least one other movie with a snowy setting on the list (and it's not ICE STATION ZEBRA...though I do like it).Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-15452903055756779312011-02-01T06:24:34.099-05:002011-02-01T06:24:34.099-05:00Rick, I, too, like the isolated snowy settings. Jo...Rick, I, too, like the isolated snowy settings. John Carpenter's THE THING is a favorite. (Another good one is THE FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS.) Looking forward to next month's continuation!sarkoffagushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922698736476674377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-90019426285751171742011-01-31T22:08:03.825-05:002011-01-31T22:08:03.825-05:00Toto, INHERIT THE WIND--like THE DAY THE EARTH STO...Toto, INHERIT THE WIND--like THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL--contains themes that never seem to date. FlickChick, if I examined my list closely tomorrow, I'd probably change the order and/or replace some movies!Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-74766404665106292282011-01-31T20:07:48.262-05:002011-01-31T20:07:48.262-05:00Yikes! How were you ever able to compile the list ...Yikes! How were you ever able to compile the list and not keep changing the order? And thanks for reminding me of "Greyfriars Bobby" - a fondly remembered film I should see again. I look forward to the rest of your list!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-10894168850775015952011-01-31T19:47:08.988-05:002011-01-31T19:47:08.988-05:00Rick, I admire your perseverance to list favorite ...Rick, I admire your perseverance to list favorite films. That would be a challenge to do! But finding that about 70% of the movies you had chosen are ones you see regularly and truly enjoy revisiting makes for strong contenders for top status. I cannot tell you how much fun it is when I happen to be channel switching and come across an old favorite and am simply unable to turn away. <br /><br />I have seen every film in these 10/11 (sounds a bit like the Big Ten which became Eleven and I think is now Twelve, yikes!) on your list. The Cafe has discussed several of these already and will discuss one this month so I will focus on two I can't recall being mentioned. "The Best Man" is excellent. I expected to like Henry Fonda but was surprised by how well I also liked Cliff Robertson in this. The politician's wives are also interesting to observe. "Inherit the Wind" is fascinating to study from a legal perspective. Today the same story would most likely have supporters from a different perspective and that makes it intriguing as well. Great post and I look forward to the next ten in your countdown!toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-66296940171259138812011-01-31T19:19:38.884-05:002011-01-31T19:19:38.884-05:00Kevin, TEN LITTLE INDIANS is undoubtedly not for a...Kevin, TEN LITTLE INDIANS is undoubtedly not for all tastes (hey, it features Fabian as one of the victims!). But I always liked Shirley Eaton, Agatha Christie's plot is awesome(especially the first time around), and the snowy setting is much more fun than an island or dessert (as in earlier and later versions).Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-57422944892407962182011-01-31T17:37:06.010-05:002011-01-31T17:37:06.010-05:00I'll be looking forward to the rest of your li...I'll be looking forward to the rest of your list. I've never seen "Greyfairs Bobby" or that version of "Ten Little Indians." Or, and please don't yell at me, "Splendor in the Grass." Sounds like some good titles to track down.Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-1239170395341738042011-01-31T15:17:45.277-05:002011-01-31T15:17:45.277-05:00Great start, Rick. Inherit the Wind is actuallly ...Great start, Rick. Inherit the Wind is actuallly one of my top 20 or so, and you know I love Jason and the Argonauts!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-68022342482752386812011-01-31T12:06:41.670-05:002011-01-31T12:06:41.670-05:00Interesting list so far, Rick. I haven't seen...Interesting list so far, Rick. I haven't seen a few on the list, but am familiar with most. Of the ten listed (but really 11 LOL), I'd only select Rocky for my own list--and it would be much higher. LOL! Still, everyone has their reasons...Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-32809425398556892672011-01-31T09:32:55.082-05:002011-01-31T09:32:55.082-05:00Dawn, another great scene in GUN CRAZY is when Bar...Dawn, another great scene in GUN CRAZY is when Bart joins Annie on stage at the carnival. Her look when he accepts her trick-shooting challenge is priceless--you can "see" her thinking that here is a guy that really interests me. Ditto for Bart for he watches her shoot for the first time on stage. Dall and Cummins had tremendous chemistry in that film.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-72484638163849219772011-01-31T09:28:53.604-05:002011-01-31T09:28:53.604-05:00Rick, My favorite film from your list so far is, G...Rick, My favorite film from your list so far is, Gun crazy. I loved the scenes of Annie and Bart driving, shot from the back seat of the car, as if we were part of the action. I also, loved the really funny banter back and forth between them. Not to forget to mention... the great twist at the end. Great film!!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476174860119487509noreply@blogger.com