tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post7398047906674469335..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: My 100 Favorite Films: From 10 to 1Rick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-81726711298832781862013-07-27T00:00:08.450-04:002013-07-27T00:00:08.450-04:00For the most part, you are correct! I do need to a...For the most part, you are correct! I do need to add links, though, for MARNIE, WHITE CHRISTMAS, and ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-29171276091761537632013-07-26T22:08:35.290-04:002013-07-26T22:08:35.290-04:00What's this? I see no links on any of these ti...What's this? I see no links on any of these titles. Perhaps the old adage is true, it is most difficult to write about what we love best? The Metzinger Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10728879307994086409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-35739837021700642202012-05-15T01:31:39.773-04:002012-05-15T01:31:39.773-04:00"Anatomy of a Murder" is in the top thre..."Anatomy of a Murder" is in the top three courtroom dramas.Ace89https://www.blogger.com/profile/10910988855113730739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-8837653460015049882011-12-02T14:59:07.189-05:002011-12-02T14:59:07.189-05:00I've enjoyed these posts as well, Rick. Even i...I've enjoyed these posts as well, Rick. Even if we sometimes don't agree on one or two particular films, on the whole, we're doing okay. I adore THE COURT JESTER. So, so funny. And who can quibble with ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD? Not me. <br /><br />I think that ANATOMY OF A MURDER is kind of a 'lost' film. I'm glad to see it included. I think it's my second favorite James Stewart film after REAR WINDOW.<br /><br />My favorite Doris Day romantic comedy is THAT TOUCH OF MINK with Cary Grant, but I may be in the minority.<br /><br />Can't wait to finish my own list coming up in 2012. Haven't decided how to post it yet. I'm not as patient as you, doing ten at a time.Yvettehttp://yvettecandraw.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-16130741210831558112011-12-01T16:05:18.565-05:002011-12-01T16:05:18.565-05:00Oops, I meant "Once Upon a Time in the West.&...Oops, I meant "Once Upon a Time in the West." I assume everyone knew that. <br /><br />"Lover Come Back" is scheduled to show on TCM on Feb. 12. Thanks to Rick's recommendation, I'm going to make sure it doesn't get past me. Looking forward to it.Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-83450770910789188472011-11-30T22:49:52.384-05:002011-11-30T22:49:52.384-05:00Wonderful comments as always! It was particularly ...Wonderful comments as always! It was particularly rewarding to see that LOVER COME BACK has its admirers...it's sometimes overshadowed by PILLOW TALK (which was fun but not as good as LOVER). Many of my favorite films were ones that took their time to cast their spell on me, such as OUATITW, MARNIE, and ANATOMY OF A MURDER. Thanks again to those who waded though this lengthy list from start to finish.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-31315410626611967442011-11-30T16:40:56.845-05:002011-11-30T16:40:56.845-05:00Another fantastic list - and every one of these fi...Another fantastic list - and every one of these films are fantastic. I just can't get over the silly hats Doris wore.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16206243406054156058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-86124610517276686982011-11-30T13:42:28.494-05:002011-11-30T13:42:28.494-05:00A fabulous top 10, Rick. I agree with you on your ...A fabulous top 10, Rick. I agree with you on your number one choice, but you knew that already. I'll have to look for that continuity error in Robin Hood. I've never noticed that before. <br /><br />When I first saw "Once Upon a Time in America" I thought to myself, "Boy, there's a film that can use some editing."<br /><br />Now, after seeing it several times, I wouldn't snip a single frame from it. Ah, the follies of youth. <br /><br />I haven't seen in "Marnie" in years and look forward to re-visiting. The only film in your top 10 I haven't seen is "Lover Come Back." I hope to rectify that soon. Thanks for putting your top 100 together. It's been a lot of fun.Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-39475069047232724782011-11-30T05:16:03.747-05:002011-11-30T05:16:03.747-05:00Rick, I'm not surprised by any of your top 10 ...Rick, I'm not surprised by any of your top 10 personal picks. I had the same experience with Once Upon A Time In The West as you did. I've grown to love it over the years. The music, the characters, Henry Fonda as a real monster -- just a marvelous movie. I'm glad it is long because I enjoy it is so much.<br /><br />Marnie is another favorite of mine. I liked this one when I first saw it, but I was too young to understand the real nature of the relationship of Connery and Hedren. I had to get older to get what was going on, and each time I saw it more layers revealed themselves.<br /><br />Of course, Robin Hood is a top favorite of mine, and not just because Errol Flynn is in it ... LOL! He is the focal point of course, and the perfect Robin. But the movie is just top of the line in every way.<br /><br />I have really enjoyed this look at your personal favorites, Rick. There haven't been many that I don't like myself, and it's been a lot of fun!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-22939624426314565712011-11-29T20:43:55.320-05:002011-11-29T20:43:55.320-05:00The Day the Earth Stood Still is one of my favorit...The Day the Earth Stood Still is one of my favorites both from the 50’s and the more recently released version but only because I really like Keanu Reeves. The idea is fascinating and Gort is by far the most awesome robot to come out of the imagination. We lose a piece of this planet all the time with the way we treat it and the film really pushes that message right in your face. That unique creative is what drives my fascination for films and leads me back to them repeatedly. I recently upgraded my system to HD and after talking to a colleague who works with me at Dish Network I realized there are endless titles to be had in the Classics category. With HD alone, I got HD free for life, as would any qualifying customer. I cannot argue with over 200 HD channels to choose from and more coming available all the time. I love the Classics so I was really happy that TMC is one of those channels.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16482950532268328191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-50347633518899360222011-11-29T18:01:38.674-05:002011-11-29T18:01:38.674-05:00Rick, this is a superb conclusion of your list of ...Rick, this is a superb conclusion of your list of favorite films. "Once Upon a Time in the West" has the most fascinating opening with its very leisurely scene waiting for a train to arrive, punctuated by close ups and extreme close ups. Henry Fonda plays a thoroughly detestable character and we are glad to see him receive his comeuppance. "Lover Come Back" is truly clever and funny and showcases Rock Hudson at his comedic best. "Marnie" has also grown on me with repeated viewings and is an excellent study on how not to raise a child. "White Christmas" is magical to me and I was delighted to see you post the picture of Bing and Danny singing "Sisters." With my signature I know you won't be surprised to hear how thrilled I am to see "The Wizard of Oz" so high on your list. I knew you liked the formula of gathering a team together and Dorothy does this very task as she wanders along the Yellow Brick Road. "The Court Jester" is one of the best displays of the brilliance of Danny Kaye. I, too, love "The Day the Earth Stood Still" for multiple reasons. It is truly a thought-provoking film. "Anatomy of a Murder" is so well crafted that I can never turn the dial if I happen on it by chance. "Vertigo" is a splendid, complex choice for your number two spot. So your numbers three and two both share exquisite performances from Jimmy Stewart as they unravel mysteries. "The Adventures of Robin Hood" boasts a perfect ensemble cast with a heartfelt portrayal of the title character by Errol Flynn. I truly loved your countdown and hope it will encourage folks to seek out your favorites, Rick. Awesome job!toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-90019186897596892142011-11-29T14:22:51.535-05:002011-11-29T14:22:51.535-05:00Rick, at last the top ten are revealed. Some outst...Rick, at last the top ten are revealed. Some outstanding films here, others I'm less enthusiastic about than you. But still an original and very personal list and a nicely varied one too. Most pleasant surprise for me: "Lover, Come Back." I didn't watch these movies growing up (too much of a Film Snob) but caught them years later on TCM and found them enjoyable, even if at the time of their release they must have had the faint whiff of relics to them. Most people seem to like "Pillow Talk" the most, but I've always found "Lover, Come Back" the best of the lot and an excellent comedy in its own right. It has not only Doris and Rock at their best, but Tony Randall too. And has any clean-cut Hollywood leading man ever looked better with a beard than Rock Hudson in this film?R. D. Finchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05045080274131718843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-43503899566222577932011-11-29T11:06:14.282-05:002011-11-29T11:06:14.282-05:00Another great list in your comprehensive 100 faves...Another great list in your comprehensive 100 faves, and this, I believe, is the only batch of ten movies in which I've seen all ten. I can't even pick a favorite of these ten, though I particularly enjoy ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST, LOVER COME BACK and THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL. But each one truly is superb. Rick, your list of 100 favorite movies has been wonderful to read over the course of ten posts. It was fun anticipating the next ten films, although I will admit that the suspense was ruined for me because I knew your #1 and rightly guessed #2. Maybe next you can do your least favorite 100! Wonderful read, as always, and I will most definitely miss the monthly visits to your faves!sarkoffagushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922698736476674377noreply@blogger.com