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The Hunting Party. 1971. Stars Oliver Reed, Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, Simon Oakland and Ronald Howard.
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a fairly badly scripted western this considering the cast... lots of blood tho, and always nice to see Candice
Broken Journey. 1948. Stars Phyllis Calvert and James Donald.
Not seen this for years. Its a story reused many times since of survivors of a plane crash https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6753391814.jpg
Sunday's offering is the film noir classic, Kiss Me Deadly 1955. It was directed by Robert Aldrich, and starred Ralph Meeker, Albert Dekker, Paul Stewart, Juano Hernandez, and Wesley Addy.
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The Kefauver Commission(This unique Los Angeles crime story suffered a troubled release in 1955 due to the Kefauver Congressional Commission, led by Senator Estes Kefauver, who issued a special condemnation of KISS ME DEADLY as immoral entertainment responsible for juvenile delinquency. Kefauver became the running mate of Democratic nominee Adlai Stevenson in the 1956 presidential election and suffered a landslide defeat against Eisenhower and Nixon.) called it a film "designed to ruin young viewers" :eek:
The film has been cited as a major influence on a number of filmmakers, including Francois Truffaut, Jean-Luc Godard, Alex Cox, and Quentin Tarantino.
This is the remastered bluray release
Endgame (Star Trek: Voyager) 2001.
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Eric the Viking, 1989.. Thought i'd watch this again.
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Directed by the Late Terry Jones.. stars Tim Robbins, John Cleese, Mickey Rooney and Eartha Kitt.
Part of universal's 100 anniversary collection, this is the 50th anniversary edition of to kill a mockingbird.
on bluray this is a treat to the eye and ear.
Directed by: Robert Mulligan in 1962 and stars Gregory Peck and Robert Duvall.
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Good film, watched that a couple of months back. Perfect casting and child actors who can actually act.
one of the greats. book is best but this comes very close.Quote:
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always leaves this old dad tearful:o
Forever Young, 1992. Directed by Steve Miner and starring Mel Gibson, Elijah Wood, and Jamie Lee Curtis.
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Critics didnt like it much hence it did very well at the box office... what do critics know eh?
The Wages of Fear (1953)
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In my top 5 favourite films, down at luck guys driving a truck hauling dynamite over very treacherous terrain.
Doesn’t sound much but as always, devils in the detail.
Nailbiting stuff, not seen this in at least ten years.
William Friedkin (The French Connection, The Exorcist) did an English language remake called “The Sorceror” with Roy Sheider in 1977, but doesn’t come close to the original.
If you like this, top tip also check out “Les Diaboliques” by the same Director.
Zodiac a movie with Jake Gyllenhall, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Jr .... it might be good or ? ....i've never seen it before so i'll post after ..
It’s great! :eek:
Ruffalo’s top notch in it.
David Copperfield. 1999.. stars Bob Hoskins, Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Smith and Pauline Quirke. 2 Part tv film/series, from I think the bbc.
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some nice locations and sets as well as a great story
was quite a good redition of copperfield.. excellent cast
The Wrong Arm of the Law 1963.Peter Sellers and a great support cast.
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70's scarefest, Carrie, 1976. directed by Brian De Palma and stars Sissy Spacek, Nancy Allen and John Travolta. Original story by Steven King.
if this teaches us anything it is not to take the piss out of a Sissy ;)
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tip a bucket of pig's blood all over prom night and you get the idea.:eyebrows:
Scarlet Street. 1945. Classic Film Noir.. In fact this may well be the first real film Noir. Well actually it was the woman in the window but it had the same players etc and was the year before.
Not sure which of the 2 I prefer tbh.
Edward G Robinson, Joan Bennett and Dan Duryea star. Directed by Fritz Lang. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...4635bda777.jpg
Think I prefer that one but to be sure..
The Woman in the Window 1944.
Same three primary stars.
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How mant films do you watch in a day Grant?
Depends on the day and how mobile I am. Quite a few recently. Fortunately I've a good selectionQuote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Rio Grande, 1950. Stars John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara plus Director John Ford's 'Stock Company' actors troupe
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quality as you'd expect
WW2 Drama today for matinee.. The Way To The Stars, 1945.. directed by, Anthony Asquith, and stars Michael Redgrave, John Mills, Rosamund John, Douglas Montgomery and Stanley Holloway.
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on to The Boys From Brazil 1978. directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, and stars Gregory Peck and Laurence Olivier, and features James Mason, Lilli Palmer, Uta Hagen, Anne Meara, Denholm Elliott, and Steve Guttenberg.
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Although set is S America it was mostly filmed in Lisbon, Portugal. It was nominated for 3 academy awards
From Time To Time, 2009. directed by Julian Fellowes starring Maggie Smith and Timothy Spall.
touching and well acted ghost story, although the story is slightly flawed.
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A New Leaf,1971. Directed by Elaine May and stars Walter Matthau, Elaine May, Jack Weston, George Rose, James Coco, and Doris Roberts.
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One of the films that although highly regarded, is rarely seen... Superb film.
One of my favourite films - as you say a real "nailbiter".Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazjam
BTW they are carrying nitroglycerine; a far more unstable explosive than dynamite. In fact it was Alfred Nobel's idea of mixing nitrogylcerine with a clay (called kieselguhr) that made it mechanically stable. He called the new explosive 'dynamite' and it made Nobel his fortune.
The ending of the film is a shocking surprise.
Dressed to Kill, 1980. Directed by Brian De Palma. Starring Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson, Nancy Allen, and Keith Gordon.
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Not a bad film - but De Palma is not my favourite director.
Throw Momma From The Train, 1987. Directed by and starring Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Kate Mulgrew and Anne Ramsey(who stole the pic) oh and one Branford Marsalis .
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a comedic Strangers on a Train....
Great fun!Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
It was Geoff..
Now a golden oldie classic from 1936. Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur in Frank Capra's Mr Deeds goes to Town.
Capra got best director for it at Oscars. It was nominated for 5.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...a8cd9ebdeb.jpg
I had a crush on Jean when I was younger lol
Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell's 1942 One of Our Aircraft is Missing.
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Was that the one where the kids from the local village (and his British girlfriend) were waiting for a US airman to come to their party and his 'plane didn't make it back?Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
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No, but I think I watched that one 3 days ago. The way to the stars. Yank refuses to bale out and plane explodes on landing. All the kids were waiting for his party tricksQuote:
Originally Posted by Lawrence001
Settling in for Lonesome Dove, been years since I’ve seen it.
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4 Part 1989 TV mini-series based on the book of the same name.
A stellar cast, Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones stand out.
One of the Finest Westerns ever made in this man’s opinion.
Basil Poledouris’ score is wonderful, big fan of his, this is amongst his best.
I watched 'A Matter of Life and Death' a few days ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Got some of this. It's very goodQuote:
Originally Posted by Gazjam
Saw that recently too. Another great film. Possibly their most ambitious at timeQuote:
Originally Posted by Barry
The Eagle has Landed, 1976. Directed by John Sturges and starring Michael Caine, Jenny Agutter, Donald Pleasence, Donald Sutherland, and Robert Duvall. Based on the 1975 novel The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins.
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Filmed in Cornwall, Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
Michael Caine had initially been excited at the prospect of working with Sturges. During shooting, Sturges told Caine that he only worked to earn enough money to go fishing. Caine wrote later in his autobiography: "The moment the picture finished he took the money and went. [Producer] Jack Wiener later told me [Sturges] never came back for the editing nor for any of the other good post-production sessions that are where a director does some of his most important work. The picture wasn't bad, but I still get angry when I think of what it could have been with the right director. We had committed the old European sin of being impressed by someone just because he came from Hollywood".
Michael Caine was originally offered the part of Devlin but did not want to play a member of the IRA, so asked if he could have the role of Steiner. Richard Harris was in line to play Devlin but ongoing comments he had made in support of the IRA drew threats to the film's producers, so he was forced to withdraw and Donald Sutherland was given the role.
This is the ITV Studios bluray edition
Great film that. Shame Devlin does not get his just desserts but I suppose the film is better for that.
Don't know what Michael Caine is complaining about as there's nothing wrong with it as far as I can see. Donald Pleasance isn't in it enough, that's about it.
forgot jr ewing(larry hagman) was in this.. he did very well as the idiot commander:D
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A cracker, Irene Handl in fine form (Sony classics)
Point Blank, 1967. Directed by John Boorman and stars Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson, Keenan Wynn and Carroll O'Connor.
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Classic movie, nice and mean too. Marvin is brilliant in it!Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
yes a sublime thriller; almost dreamlike at times.Quote:
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Sticking with Marvin, will switch to my Apple box and watch the rediculous... Paint Your Wagon from 1969. one of the last musicals, although less musical than a normal one thankfully...
The lovely Jean Seberg and A strange role for Clint Eastwood too, who sang his own songs, as did Marvin.
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great comedy and one of my dads favs ..
One of the last musicals? If only.
What about those awful ABBA films?
well from the golden age as they say... never heard of abba musicals tbh :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia!_(film)Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
I actually have a copy as I bought a DVD player and it was in the tray. Never watched it but seen some clips from it and it's terrible. There's a sequel too.
I quite like 'Paint Your Wagon' - best musical ever even if that's not saying anything. I suppose there's Singin' In The Rain too.
heard the name mama mia.. didnt connect it with abba tho. guessing its pretty god awful unless your a big abba freakQuote:
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The Fourth Protocol, 1987. Directed by John Mackenzie and stars Michael Caine and Pierce Brosnan. from the book by Fredrick Forsyth, and featuring Ned Beatty and Ian Richardson.
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Another quality film this