I never even heard of it and just happened upon it on a cable channel once. A classic, made even better with the voice-overs of John Huston. I loved it...
BTW, I should note, this is an amalgam of "Cannery Row" and a Steinbeck short story "Sweet Thursday", so it's not for the purists. Being as I've never cared for Steinbeck anyway, I thought Hollywood actually improved on the original for a change.
"Ghost Dog (the Way of the Samurai)" - Jim Jarmusch film, stars Forest Whitaker. Whitaker plays a professional hit man who lives by the code of the Samurai and is betrayed by a Mafia family he does hits for.
"The Abyss", John Cameron movie, pre-Titanic. Great love story, sci-fi. Where JC got started on his underwater work. Get the DVD full set, has a "Making of" section for the film. Incredible effort went in to making it.
"Office Space". Corporate Cubicle Culture, lots of good actors.
"Stand By Me" from a Stephen King story, directed by Rob Reiner, starring Wil Wheaton and River Phoenix.
You probably have to be a guy to really appreciate this one because it captures perfectly the way 12-year old boys talk and act. Has some priceless moments.
Not quite a movie, more than a live concert - "James Taylor Live at the Beacon Theatre". 109 minutes, audio digitally mastered in Dolby stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. The audio quality is exquisite, extra DVD goodies and JT does both the familiar material and some not-so.
I have "My Man Godfrey" and agree with Linda Z. For something really silly "Nurse Betty" is good. I rent "Chasing Amy" and the other Kevin Smith of the series: Mallrats, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and I have Clerks.
"It's a Wonderful Life" Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, Ward Bond, et al. Classic great to remind a friend what a treasure they are, or for when you forget what a treasure you are.
I should have been a little more clear, although I appreciate the entries so far...
I'm trying to come up with movies you suspect others here have not seen. I might want to rent some of these based on your recommendations (the only ones I've seen, beginning to end, are Stand By Me, Amadeus and It's a Wonderful Life).
It's a documentary of R. Crumb - yes that R. Crumb - of "Zap" comix fame.
Not exactly family fare, but an interesting look at a unique kinda guy. There are moments that are sorta goofy, some almost pornographic, and even a few pathos-charged scenes that kinda tug at your heartstrings. The whole time where he's talking with his brother at their mother's house is downright touching.
You won't think of this guy the same after getting the behind-the-scenes look at him.
Another one is Zero Effect with Ben Stiller and Bill Pullman. Pullman is a PI with uncanny abilities for crime solving and a borderline paranoid. Stiller is his assistant
"The Killers" (1946) - Burt Lancaster's first flick. Excellent film noir of a short Hemingway story... Up there with "Double Indemnity". Excellent music score, from whence the "Dragnet" theme derives.
"The President's Analyst" (1967) -my favorite James Coburn movie. He plays the president's personal psychiatrist gone AWOL, chased by agents from our government and others...
"The Loved One" - (Jonathan Winters, Robert Morse)- I'm waiting for an official dvd release of this one. A dark, quirky comedy about a funeral home pursuing the gimmick of shooting the remains of the lately departed into outer space. I've only caught it once a few years ago, but it made an impression.
"The Trip" - late 60s - starring Peter Fonda -
"Whoa...look at that orange over there...I've never noticed those colors before..."
Actually it's probably worse than I remember.
"The Curse of Bigfoot" - Horrible hodge-podge of a flick, with early 70s footage added to the 1963 film. It's absolute crap, but highly entertaining for some strange reason.
"Invaders from Mars" - the 1953 version, with a bizarre score of "singing Martians" during the scenes where 1950s folks disappeared into the sandpit on the hill, only to return acting like they just joined the Way Corpse. Very impressionible to my fragile youthful mind - and Scarey!
And speaking of William Powell, any of the "Thin Man" movies. Did you know Myrna Loy was a star in silent movies. The latest thing I remember seeing her in was a "Columbo" episode. What a lady! What a career!
Lillian Gish was cool, too.
"Gold Diggers of 1933", especially Ginger Rogers singing "We're In The Money" in pig-latin, and the Busby Berkley number of "The Forgotten Man".
"Roman Scandals" or just about any other Eddie Cantor movie.
"Forty-Second Street"
"The Big Trail" with John Wayne.
And one of my all-time favorites, "It Happened One Night" with Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert!
Ditto for "Crumb". I recorded that off the Independent Film Channel (digital cable) in 1999. He did some music in the mid 70's. He called his group 'R. Crumb and the Cheap Suit Serenaders'. The music was funky, jazzy, like the music he was listening to in the beginning of the movie. Put out at least 2 albums. Wouldn't mind hearing that again. Probably have to try ebay.
True Romance - Christian Slater, Rosanna Arquette This is NOT A CHICK FLICK! The screen play was written by Tarantino if that gives you any idea.
Walking Across Egypt - A great "feel good" movie
Cookie's Fortune - Hilarious story with Glen Close and Liv Tyler or Ashley Judd (can't remember). It shows typical southern living with all it's quirks in a way that so hard to describe
"Kind Hearts and Coronets" A charming comedy about a man cheated out of his birthright getting revenge on the family standing between him and the ducal coronet. A young Alec Guinness plays all 8 members of the d'Ascoyne family.
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Linda Z
My Man Godfrey, 1936, with William Powell and Carole Lombard.
It's a romantic comedy that's also thought provoking.
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Immortal Beloved, 1994, with Gary Oldman & Isabella Rossilini.
Hubs says Logan's Run is a good parallel for leaving the Way.
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"Cannery Row" with Nick Nolte and Debra Winger.
I never even heard of it and just happened upon it on a cable channel once. A classic, made even better with the voice-overs of John Huston. I loved it...
BTW, I should note, this is an amalgam of "Cannery Row" and a Steinbeck short story "Sweet Thursday", so it's not for the purists. Being as I've never cared for Steinbeck anyway, I thought Hollywood actually improved on the original for a change.
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"Ghost Dog (the Way of the Samurai)" - Jim Jarmusch film, stars Forest Whitaker. Whitaker plays a professional hit man who lives by the code of the Samurai and is betrayed by a Mafia family he does hits for.
"The Abyss", John Cameron movie, pre-Titanic. Great love story, sci-fi. Where JC got started on his underwater work. Get the DVD full set, has a "Making of" section for the film. Incredible effort went in to making it.
"Office Space". Corporate Cubicle Culture, lots of good actors.
"Hi Fidelity", John Cusak. Sweet story.
"Amadeus". Tom Hulce plays Mozart.
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"Stand By Me" from a Stephen King story, directed by Rob Reiner, starring Wil Wheaton and River Phoenix.
You probably have to be a guy to really appreciate this one because it captures perfectly the way 12-year old boys talk and act. Has some priceless moments.
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Not quite a movie, more than a live concert - "James Taylor Live at the Beacon Theatre". 109 minutes, audio digitally mastered in Dolby stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. The audio quality is exquisite, extra DVD goodies and JT does both the familiar material and some not-so.
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I have "My Man Godfrey" and agree with Linda Z. For something really silly "Nurse Betty" is good. I rent "Chasing Amy" and the other Kevin Smith of the series: Mallrats, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and I have Clerks.
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"Miracle Mile" with pre-ER Anthony Edwards, what do you when you learn the world has 90 minutes before nuclear armageddon?
"Sense and Sensibilities" Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman star in movie based on classic novel.
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"It's a Wonderful Life" Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, Ward Bond, et al. Classic great to remind a friend what a treasure they are, or for when you forget what a treasure you are.
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I should have been a little more clear, although I appreciate the entries so far...
I'm trying to come up with movies you suspect others here have not seen. I might want to rent some of these based on your recommendations (the only ones I've seen, beginning to end, are Stand By Me, Amadeus and It's a Wonderful Life).
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Another one not many have heard of is "Crumb".
It's a documentary of R. Crumb - yes that R. Crumb - of "Zap" comix fame.
Not exactly family fare, but an interesting look at a unique kinda guy. There are moments that are sorta goofy, some almost pornographic, and even a few pathos-charged scenes that kinda tug at your heartstrings. The whole time where he's talking with his brother at their mother's house is downright touching.
You won't think of this guy the same after getting the behind-the-scenes look at him.
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I agree with George, Crumb is very interesting.
Another one is Zero Effect with Ben Stiller and Bill Pullman. Pullman is a PI with uncanny abilities for crime solving and a borderline paranoid. Stiller is his assistant
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reikilady
It's a Wonderful Life is a great movie. Liar, Liar with Jim Carrey has been a favorite, along with Mrs. Doubtfire.
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"The Killers" (1946) - Burt Lancaster's first flick. Excellent film noir of a short Hemingway story... Up there with "Double Indemnity". Excellent music score, from whence the "Dragnet" theme derives.
"The President's Analyst" (1967) -my favorite James Coburn movie. He plays the president's personal psychiatrist gone AWOL, chased by agents from our government and others...
"The Loved One" - (Jonathan Winters, Robert Morse)- I'm waiting for an official dvd release of this one. A dark, quirky comedy about a funeral home pursuing the gimmick of shooting the remains of the lately departed into outer space. I've only caught it once a few years ago, but it made an impression.
"The Trip" - late 60s - starring Peter Fonda -
"Whoa...look at that orange over there...I've never noticed those colors before..."
Actually it's probably worse than I remember.
"The Curse of Bigfoot" - Horrible hodge-podge of a flick, with early 70s footage added to the 1963 film. It's absolute crap, but highly entertaining for some strange reason.
"Invaders from Mars" - the 1953 version, with a bizarre score of "singing Martians" during the scenes where 1950s folks disappeared into the sandpit on the hill, only to return acting like they just joined the Way Corpse. Very impressionible to my fragile youthful mind - and Scarey!
Better stop here.
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Dittos for "My Man Godfrey".
And speaking of William Powell, any of the "Thin Man" movies. Did you know Myrna Loy was a star in silent movies. The latest thing I remember seeing her in was a "Columbo" episode. What a lady! What a career!
Lillian Gish was cool, too.
"Gold Diggers of 1933", especially Ginger Rogers singing "We're In The Money" in pig-latin, and the Busby Berkley number of "The Forgotten Man".
"Roman Scandals" or just about any other Eddie Cantor movie.
"Forty-Second Street"
"The Big Trail" with John Wayne.
And one of my all-time favorites, "It Happened One Night" with Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert!
They just don't make 'em like that anymore.
Love,
Steve
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Ditto for "Crumb". I recorded that off the Independent Film Channel (digital cable) in 1999. He did some music in the mid 70's. He called his group 'R. Crumb and the Cheap Suit Serenaders'. The music was funky, jazzy, like the music he was listening to in the beginning of the movie. Put out at least 2 albums. Wouldn't mind hearing that again. Probably have to try ebay.
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Glengarry Glen Ross
The Commitments
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True Romance - Christian Slater, Rosanna Arquette This is NOT A CHICK FLICK! The screen play was written by Tarantino if that gives you any idea.
Walking Across Egypt - A great "feel good" movie
Cookie's Fortune - Hilarious story with Glen Close and Liv Tyler or Ashley Judd (can't remember). It shows typical southern living with all it's quirks in a way that so hard to describe
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The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
I never saw these when they aired, but they're all very funny and remarkably clean (they aired on NBC, so no profanity). Great stuff.
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I got a gift certificate to Suncoast at our "Secret Santa" thing at work.
I spent it on "An Affair to Remember" with Deborah Kerr and Cary Grant. A great classic romance.
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Just saw the Robert Preston version of The Music Man again the other day.
Definitely a gem.
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"Kind Hearts and Coronets" A charming comedy about a man cheated out of his birthright getting revenge on the family standing between him and the ducal coronet. A young Alec Guinness plays all 8 members of the d'Ascoyne family.
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