My Journey Into Classical Films. - Page 2

Dracula · 02-06-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Neverending

12 Angry Men is great and something more appealing to contemporary audiences. Some people have suggested Ben-Hur, but that's so... old-Hollywood. 12 Angry Men is a superior alternative and was released around the same era.

Agreed

Have you thought about thowing in some silent movies? Maybe Battleship Potemkin or City Lights.

Also, you should throw in some film noir, possibly Double Indemnity or Force of Evil.

Some classic comedy like Sullivan's Travels or maybe something from The Marx Brothers might also shake things up.

MasterChief117 · 02-06-2012, 09:43 PM

Noted. I haven't thought about silent films. I'm not sure if I could be patient enough with them. But I figure, why not.

Neverending · 02-06-2012, 10:17 PM

If you're gonna watch silent movies then start with comedies.

Doomsday · 02-07-2012, 08:45 PM

I would start with your basic essential standard classic films to watch. After that then you can delve into the silents, foreign language classics, etc. Get a base, learn what actors you like, what directors you like, what kinds of movies you enjoy. These guys have already given you a good idea of what to watch, but off the top of my head I would put:

Casablanca
Lawrence of Arabia
Taxi Driver
Double Indemnity
Gone With The Wind
Stagecoach
Psycho
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

I'm partial to lists, it helps keep me systematic and organized, but do whatever's easiest. And lets get a couple movies going in this thread to discuss, for pete's sake!

MasterChief117 · 02-07-2012, 10:47 PM

Already seen Psycho and I've seen a good portion of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. I believe I actually bought the blu ray for Taxi Driver a while ago.

wesleywil · 02-08-2012, 01:49 AM

What is your favorite Movie Trilogy?
This has probably been asked before, but I just wanted an update. So what is your favorite Movie Trilogy Excluding Star Wars (because technically it has 6 episodes), Also state Why?

Doomsday · 02-08-2012, 11:08 AM

Soooo anyways, about classic movies....

PG Cooper · 02-08-2012, 11:11 AM

Looking foreword to your thoughts on Psycho.

MasterChief117 · 02-08-2012, 12:23 PM

I'll have my first review/thoughts up soon. I'm trying to get caught up with studying.

MovieBuff801 · 02-08-2012, 12:50 PM

I'd definitely reccommend all of Scorsese's body of work. Even though there are a few bad/mediocre ones in there, I consider all his films worth seeing. Even something as awful as Bringing Out The Dead has interesting things going on visually.

Bonnie & Clyde is another one to check out for sure.

Also, knowing how much you enjoy Hitchcock and Jimmy Stewart, you should definitely watch Rope -- a film that takes place entirely in one room, and is one continuous camera shot.

MasterChief117 · 02-08-2012, 12:51 PM

Rope is one I'll definitely have to see.

Doomsday · 02-08-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Neverending

12 Angry Men is great and something more appealing to contemporary audiences. Some people have suggested Ben-Hur, but that's so... old-Hollywood. 12 Angry Men is a superior alternative and was released around the same era.

Hmmm, but those movies are just so...different, it's hard to compare them. Its like comparing a sirloin steak to a Playstation 3.

Doomsday · 02-08-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by moviebuff801

Bonnie & Clyde is another one to check out for sure.

Also, knowing how much you enjoy Hitchcock and Jimmy Stewart, you should definitely watch Rope -- a film that takes place entirely in one room, and is one continuous camera shot.

Yes and definitely yes.

PG Cooper · 02-08-2012, 04:27 PM

Bonnie and Clyde is a great film.

MovieBuff801 · 02-08-2012, 04:42 PM

Singin' In The Rain is another one to see.

Dracula · 02-08-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by moviebuff801

I'd definitely reccommend all of Scorsese's body of work. Even though there are a few bad/mediocre ones in there, I consider all his films worth seeing. Even something as awful as Bringing Out The Dead has interesting things going on visually.

Bonnie & Clyde is another one to check out for sure.

Also, knowing how much you enjoy Hitchcock and Jimmy Stewart, you should definitely watch Rope -- a film that takes place entirely in one room, and is one continuous camera shot.

Bonnie and Clyde is a transitional film into more of the New Hollywood era, I'd hold off on it and other late-sixties movies until you have a better bearing on the older stuff.

Neverending · 02-08-2012, 07:35 PM

My journey into classic films started with the late `60s and 1970s. Bonnie & Clyde, Cool Hand Luke, and Godfathers I & II were among the first films I saw. So... I understand what Dracula is saying. Once you have seen the brilliance of that era, it's difficult to watch the so-called Studio Era. But then again, I grew up watching James Bond, Clint Eastwood, and Mel Brooks. So, it was easier for me to jump into those two decades since I was already pre-disposed to it.

Doomsday · 04-09-2012, 03:09 PM

So MC, how's your classic movie watching coming?

DarthVader 2004 · 04-09-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterChief117

I've often made jokes about the people I live around, the friends I have and the lack of knowledge or even awareness they have towards classical films. The joke I always make is that cinema was around before 2000. Whenever I bring up favorite movies, I have some classics(Psycho and Vertigo are in there) but most people mention Transformers, The Dark Knight and things of that nature. What bothers me the most is the lack of curiosity people seem to have that I have for classical films.

I've seen a few classical films. Psycho, Vertigo, Sahara(Humphrey Bogart) and a few others here and there. My goal is to go through the bulk of classical made films and review them in this thread or post my general consensus on the film. Since I am a child of this generation and I do enjoy films made today I thought it'd be interesting to sit through films that are generally paced slower and have no 'special effects' and post my thoughts. Here are some I plan on going through. Feel free to add some that you think are worth viewing, I'm sure I will forget some of them.

The Maltese Falcon
The African Queen
The Bridge on the River Kwai
Rear Window
North by Northwest
Casablanca
Citizen Kane
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

--Additions--

Ben-Hur
The Philadelphia Story
Shadow of a Doubt
Paths of Glory
Yojimbo
The Apartment
All About Eve
Sunset Boulevard

Again, feel free to add more. I plan on watching a film here soon and posting up my thoughts afterwards. Thanks in advance guys and hopefully I can give you guys a good read.

-MC117

The 10 Commandments is another good Heston flick.
Tall In The Saddle. Mostly because of Gabby Hays.
Sargeant York.
Samson and Dililah

MasterChief117 · 04-09-2012, 09:29 PM

I've been lazy on my late movie watching. I must catch up, hopefully soon.

DarthVader 2004 · 04-09-2012, 10:07 PM

AMC use to be good for those types of movies but anymore they play 80's and 90's movies as classics and you seldom get the really old stuff like you use too

Fanible · 04-09-2012, 10:17 PM

We play a classic movies (pre1950s) every Tuesday afternoon. It's a fairly good deal if you're interested in those older films. A ticket costs $3.00, and it comes with a small popcorn and drink.

Interestingly enough, I don't think you live that far away from my theater, MC.

Doomsday · 04-09-2012, 10:25 PM

Where do you hail from, Fanible?

MovieBuff801 · 04-09-2012, 10:59 PM

I recently resolved to watch every movie on the AFI Top 100 List used in the CS Film Club. I actually found quite a bunch on Instant Netflix, so I think I'll join you on this, MC. I figure I'll start off watching maybe 2 a week.

I'm thinking of starting with Duck Soup, since it's a mere 68 minutes.

Oh, and I had no idea Birth of a Nation was a whopping 187 minutes. Whoa. And it's a silent film...that'll be interesting.

Neverending · 04-09-2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Doomsday

Where do you hail from, Fanible?

02-06-2012, 09:43 PM	#27
MasterChief117 I believe in you Jim Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gotham City Posts: 13,346	Noted. I haven't thought about silent films. I'm not sure if I could be patient enough with them. But I figure, why not. __________________ "I have no idea what I'm supposed to do. I only know what I can do." "There's greatness in you. But there's not an ounce of humility. You think that you can't make mistakes, but there's gonna come a moment when you realize you're wrong about that. And you're gonna get yourself and everyone under your command killed."

02-06-2012, 10:17 PM	#28
Neverending sex Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 18,115	If you're gonna watch silent movies then start with comedies. __________________ "Would you like some boob action?" -Conan O'Brien July 13, 2004 12:55 AM "We’re No. 1 in TBS’ key demographic: People who can’t afford HBO." - Conan O'Brien May 18, 2011 "I honestly don't know who gives me a bigger boner: Zoe Saldana OR Chris Pine. Star Trek Into My Pants!" - Kevin Smith February 24, 2013 The Batman Appreciation Thread

02-07-2012, 10:47 PM	#30
MasterChief117 I believe in you Jim Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gotham City Posts: 13,346	Already seen Psycho and I've seen a good portion of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. I believe I actually bought the blu ray for Taxi Driver a while ago. __________________ "I have no idea what I'm supposed to do. I only know what I can do." "There's greatness in you. But there's not an ounce of humility. You think that you can't make mistakes, but there's gonna come a moment when you realize you're wrong about that. And you're gonna get yourself and everyone under your command killed."

02-08-2012, 01:49 AM	#31
wesleywil Grip Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2	hello What is your favorite Movie Trilogy? This has probably been asked before, but I just wanted an update. So what is your favorite Movie Trilogy Excluding Star Wars (because technically it has 6 episodes), Also state Why?

02-08-2012, 11:11 AM	#33
PG Cooper Raging Bull Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 6,141	Looking foreword to your thoughts on Psycho. __________________ PG Cooper's Movie Reviews Our Youtube Channel CS! Recod Holder: Quickest Review in the Film Club (2 hours 19 minutes). April 18th, 2013, 9:24 PM-???? "Terminator 2's a pretty awesome movie."- Paul Thomas Anderson

02-08-2012, 12:23 PM	#34
MasterChief117 I believe in you Jim Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gotham City Posts: 13,346	I'll have my first review/thoughts up soon. I'm trying to get caught up with studying. __________________ "I have no idea what I'm supposed to do. I only know what I can do." "There's greatness in you. But there's not an ounce of humility. You think that you can't make mistakes, but there's gonna come a moment when you realize you're wrong about that. And you're gonna get yourself and everyone under your command killed."

02-08-2012, 12:50 PM	#35
MovieBuff801 Fringe Division Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walter's Lab Posts: 10,887	I'd definitely reccommend all of Scorsese's body of work. Even though there are a few bad/mediocre ones in there, I consider all his films worth seeing. Even something as awful as Bringing Out The Dead has interesting things going on visually. Bonnie & Clyde is another one to check out for sure. Also, knowing how much you enjoy Hitchcock and Jimmy Stewart, you should definitely watch Rope -- a film that takes place entirely in one room, and is one continuous camera shot. __________________ AFI Top 100 Movies (1998) Seen: 67 out of 100

02-08-2012, 12:51 PM	#36
MasterChief117 I believe in you Jim Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gotham City Posts: 13,346	Rope is one I'll definitely have to see. __________________ "I have no idea what I'm supposed to do. I only know what I can do." "There's greatness in you. But there's not an ounce of humility. You think that you can't make mistakes, but there's gonna come a moment when you realize you're wrong about that. And you're gonna get yourself and everyone under your command killed."

02-08-2012, 04:27 PM	#39
PG Cooper Raging Bull Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 6,141	Bonnie and Clyde is a great film. __________________ PG Cooper's Movie Reviews Our Youtube Channel CS! Recod Holder: Quickest Review in the Film Club (2 hours 19 minutes). April 18th, 2013, 9:24 PM-???? "Terminator 2's a pretty awesome movie."- Paul Thomas Anderson

02-08-2012, 04:42 PM	#40
MovieBuff801 Fringe Division Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walter's Lab Posts: 10,887	Singin' In The Rain is another one to see. __________________ AFI Top 100 Movies (1998) Seen: 67 out of 100

02-08-2012, 07:35 PM	#42
Neverending sex Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 18,115	My journey into classic films started with the late `60s and 1970s. Bonnie & Clyde, Cool Hand Luke, and Godfathers I & II were among the first films I saw. So... I understand what Dracula is saying. Once you have seen the brilliance of that era, it's difficult to watch the so-called Studio Era. But then again, I grew up watching James Bond, Clint Eastwood, and Mel Brooks. So, it was easier for me to jump into those two decades since I was already pre-disposed to it. __________________ "Would you like some boob action?" -Conan O'Brien July 13, 2004 12:55 AM "We’re No. 1 in TBS’ key demographic: People who can’t afford HBO." - Conan O'Brien May 18, 2011 "I honestly don't know who gives me a bigger boner: Zoe Saldana OR Chris Pine. Star Trek Into My Pants!" - Kevin Smith February 24, 2013 The Batman Appreciation Thread

04-09-2012, 09:29 PM	#45
MasterChief117 I believe in you Jim Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gotham City Posts: 13,346	I've been lazy on my late movie watching. I must catch up, hopefully soon. __________________ "I have no idea what I'm supposed to do. I only know what I can do." "There's greatness in you. But there's not an ounce of humility. You think that you can't make mistakes, but there's gonna come a moment when you realize you're wrong about that. And you're gonna get yourself and everyone under your command killed."

04-09-2012, 10:07 PM	#46
DarthVader 2004 Executive Producer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 13,561	AMC use to be good for those types of movies but anymore they play 80's and 90's movies as classics and you seldom get the really old stuff like you use too Last edited by DarthVader 2004; 04-09-2012 at 11:13 PM.

04-09-2012, 10:17 PM	#47
Fanible FanFreakinTastic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oh, hi yo Posts: 15,891	We play a classic movies (pre1950s) every Tuesday afternoon. It's a fairly good deal if you're interested in those older films. A ticket costs $3.00, and it comes with a small popcorn and drink. Interestingly enough, I don't think you live that far away from my theater, MC. __________________ My movie addiction is life controlling

04-09-2012, 10:59 PM	#49
MovieBuff801 Fringe Division Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walter's Lab Posts: 10,887	I recently resolved to watch every movie on the AFI Top 100 List used in the CS Film Club. I actually found quite a bunch on Instant Netflix, so I think I'll join you on this, MC. I figure I'll start off watching maybe 2 a week. I'm thinking of starting with Duck Soup, since it's a mere 68 minutes. Oh, and I had no idea Birth of a Nation was a whopping 187 minutes. Whoa. And it's a silent film...that'll be interesting. __________________ AFI Top 100 Movies (1998) Seen: 67 out of 100