tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post9071795019126194758..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: Our Picks for the Five Movies on an Island BlogathonRick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-84321139152564986602016-05-18T16:00:17.462-04:002016-05-18T16:00:17.462-04:00Count me in too as a great fan of The Brides of Dr...Count me in too as a great fan of The Brides of Dracula. David Peel is wonderfully corrupt and Freda Jackson has a great time chewing the scenery. The other non-Chris Lee Hammer vampire outing that gives this a run for its money is of course The Kiss of the Vampire.<br /><br />And don't you know it, I was just thinking about The List of Adrian Messenger the other day, before I read your post. I remember how much fun it was, but haven't seen it in a zillion years!Brian Schuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463833554200343247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-74301311304148762422016-05-18T15:54:29.348-04:002016-05-18T15:54:29.348-04:00This was a wonderful event, Rick! But I hope we ca...This was a wonderful event, Rick! But I hope we can visit each other's island to see the films... I'd love to see Seven Brides for Seven Brothers in your island!<br />Cheers!<br />LeLêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-51986570411759293522016-05-17T14:52:39.147-04:002016-05-17T14:52:39.147-04:00So much appreciation for seeing Brides of Dracula ...So much appreciation for seeing Brides of Dracula on here. Or any Hammer entry for that matter. As I said in my post I went with the musical genre instead of the horror genre -- partly because I probably couldn't decide *which* horror movie I would have chosen. Great list. I find the Andromeda Strain to be a particularly interesting choice.thirtyhertzrumblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758042125256814692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-35247993240997456772016-05-17T12:24:17.534-04:002016-05-17T12:24:17.534-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00452222696907771602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-36374950662090570702016-05-17T12:14:49.038-04:002016-05-17T12:14:49.038-04:00Rick, I have to add two movies I saw a lot of when...Rick, I have to add two movies I saw a lot of when growing up: "The Satan Bug" (1965), which I'd rank up there with "The Andromeda Strain"; and "Quick Before It Melts" (1964), a throwaway '60s comedy lodged in memory. The latter I haven't seen since the original theater screening, but I just found it (in 13 parts -- sheesh!) on YouTube.Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00452222696907771602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-82395866991066965642016-05-17T00:52:43.095-04:002016-05-17T00:52:43.095-04:00Great picks Rick. I was considering Seven Brides a...Great picks Rick. I was considering Seven Brides also, and a Hitchcock but I couldn't settle on which one. But I know you had troubles getting down to 5.Christian Esquevinhttp://silverscreenmodes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-17559422520125061492016-05-16T23:49:55.113-04:002016-05-16T23:49:55.113-04:00Some excellent choices, Ron. I almost included DAY...Some excellent choices, Ron. I almost included DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL. It s truly timeless.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-33248498373229282482016-05-16T23:35:12.222-04:002016-05-16T23:35:12.222-04:00"The List of Adrian Messenger" is a wond..."The List of Adrian Messenger" is a wonderful choice. My five:<br />1. The Thing From Another World (1951)<br />2. The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951)<br />3. Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944)<br />4. Any Cary Grant comedy.<br />5. Any Hope & Crosby "Road" movie.<br />(Just missing out: tie between "Hound of the Baskervilles," 1939/1959.)Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00452222696907771602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-23226440656377041362016-05-16T23:03:57.893-04:002016-05-16T23:03:57.893-04:00I'm so pleased other people selected holiday f...I'm so pleased other people selected holiday films as well--and "The Bishop's Wife" is a fine choice. Cary Grant is angelic indeed. I'm also a fan of classic musicals--I too marvel at the choreography in "Seven Brides" especially the barn raising dance-off! What a fun blogathon!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06332977249074073942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-15768283852187758702016-05-16T22:33:58.544-04:002016-05-16T22:33:58.544-04:00I agree with you on "Rear Window" and re...I agree with you on "Rear Window" and repeatability, Rick. A friend asked me why "Vertigo" wasn't on my list and as many times as I've watched it , I didn't see it as one of only 5 films I might be repeating regularly. On Toto's list, love "The Bishop's Wife," a holiday favorite forever.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-59789176057664909672016-05-16T21:03:57.058-04:002016-05-16T21:03:57.058-04:00Fascinating that a lot of us put at least one musi...Fascinating that a lot of us put at least one musical on our lists! That means we want some music and dancing to lift our spirits on our islands. I can't believe no Hitchcocks made my list, so I'm so happy to see him on yours!Beth Ann Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06719272883573214926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-79819319150178412332016-05-16T20:36:06.246-04:002016-05-16T20:36:06.246-04:00I have had a grand time today reading all the post...I have had a grand time today reading all the posts--so many different kinds of films and different criteria for choosing them. In fact, this has become one of my very favorite blogathons.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-81878865836737467952016-05-16T20:34:56.487-04:002016-05-16T20:34:56.487-04:00The only reason ROBIN HOOD is omitted is because I...The only reason ROBIN HOOD is omitted is because I know it so well I can almost replay it in my head!Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-32853373367561397372016-05-16T20:02:20.235-04:002016-05-16T20:02:20.235-04:00Both lists are quite wonderful (can I smuggle in T...Both lists are quite wonderful (can I smuggle in The Court Jester? I could while away the time learning "the The Pellet with the Poison's in the Vessel with the Pestle") - but I smiled when I saw "The List of Adrian Messenger" - a goody,, for sure. Thanks for hosting this really wonderful blogathon - reading the posts has been so much fun!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-39214669999781322002016-05-16T18:57:57.092-04:002016-05-16T18:57:57.092-04:00Rick, obviously, I have no Problem with Rear Windo...Rick, obviously, I have no Problem with Rear Window. It's always in a top spot on my list. Adrian Messenger is Afilm I have not seen in years and should really check it out Boths list are enticing.John/24Frameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719659042858962026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-54262659036184201742016-05-16T18:56:25.866-04:002016-05-16T18:56:25.866-04:00It's so funny that REAR WINDOW is my favorite ...It's so funny that REAR WINDOW is my favorite and I didn't choose it and it's not your favorite, but you did. Wonder what that means? :) And interesting choice of musical in SEVEN BRIDES! Well, heck - all of your choices are a bit of a surprise individually, but a fantastically diverse list.<br /><br />AuroraCitizen Screenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596338896095275116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-14608650204241168592016-05-16T18:22:21.308-04:002016-05-16T18:22:21.308-04:00So many great choices on both lists... Seven Bride...So many great choices on both lists... Seven Brides and Lover Come Back were contenders for me too, but alas I had to make some tough decisions :)Annmarie Gattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03243967962953128707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-8607916136739969562016-05-16T17:41:33.195-04:002016-05-16T17:41:33.195-04:00What's this, no Adventures of Robin Hood? I li...What's this, no Adventures of Robin Hood? I like your list, but I like Toto's even better...I think I'll hop on over to her island when I get tired of watching my same 5 movies over and over. The Metzinger Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10728879307994086409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-16518290391715615542016-05-16T16:38:22.461-04:002016-05-16T16:38:22.461-04:00I've never seen The List of Adrian Messenger. ...I've never seen The List of Adrian Messenger. Definitely, going to have to check it out now.Amanda Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08658933742656383125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-32592647194688904052016-05-16T15:12:24.433-04:002016-05-16T15:12:24.433-04:00The only movie on your list I've seen, Rick, i...The only movie on your list I've seen, Rick, is Rear Window. I guess I've got some watching to do! And I'm sorry, but I would throw Pollyanna back. My sister has watched it so many times that I can't hardly stand hearing it anymore - it's mainly Jimmy Bean.Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-69485015973057186922016-05-16T13:07:40.876-04:002016-05-16T13:07:40.876-04:00It is such a great list for both lists. They are s...It is such a great list for both lists. They are such wonderful movies. I could watch them all often. jadedartemizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01955527910324765211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-50817962236912781072016-05-16T07:36:10.488-04:002016-05-16T07:36:10.488-04:00As I was completing my list of films, I thought of...As I was completing my list of films, I thought of how much I wanted to remember some of my favorite things and performers. I absolutely love Cary Grant and Christmas so that is why I included "The Bishop's Wife." When I saw Rick included "Rear Window" I thought it was perfect because it made me think how much I have enjoyed Raymond Burr as Perry Mason. So these picks invoke memories of other things and people we enjoy, too. What a great way to celebrate National Classic Movie Day!toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-52836067427603901492016-05-16T07:04:53.286-04:002016-05-16T07:04:53.286-04:00I've only seen Rear Window from the list (and ...I've only seen Rear Window from the list (and I loved it of course!) - still, that's a shame! I should catch up with your favourites :)<br />Domi (Little Bits of Classics)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794638809237496535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-87619461648793622552016-05-15T15:47:02.567-04:002016-05-15T15:47:02.567-04:00All great! Special faves are Toto's The Court...All great! Special faves are Toto's The Court Jester and your The Andromeda Strain! All are wonderful and make me need to settle down and watch a whole bunch of movies really soon! Can't wait to delve into everybody else's choices! Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00345830456539347899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-44464661082907416742016-05-15T13:44:42.118-04:002016-05-15T13:44:42.118-04:00Love Rear Window. I could see watching that one ov...Love Rear Window. I could see watching that one over and over again. Thelma Ritter almost made my list too (Pillow Talk). Her lines and delivery are gems.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728909810579677454noreply@blogger.com