Revisiting classics

Unforgiven

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105695/

anyone who says hollywood pre 1970s sucks is probably referring to the Hays Code era, which did suck, but if you were a good director you could still make a fantastic film, loved by all generations and become damned near a timeless classic. i would also recommend getting into films from the 20s and early 30s. those movies will match with any modern film in drama, sexual themes, violence and action. my favorite action hero of the time is Buster Keaton. dude was a bad motherfucker, the stunts he did himself to make his movies wouldnt even be allowed today, by stuntmen.

way too little mention of this guy on this movie forum. 1977 classic enough?

The Cannonball Run

I have no shame whatsoever in declaring this a classic and a film that should be revisited every year or two. One of the more amazing cast lists outside of a war film or "worthy" epic and a script that whilst not Citizen Kane will have you at least smiling along if not outright laughing. You have to ignore the monumental plothole you could sail an aircraft carrier through at the end of the film but other than that sit back and enjoy the Hollywood stars of the early 80s let loose.


Avoid the sequel though, that is the pits >.<

cannonball run is indeed the quintessential "Burt" movie.

mysterion_sl said:

way too little mention of this guy on this movie forum. 1977 classic enough?

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Where is your thread on Blue Jasmin then? For once it's released in the US before Europe and it had the best ticket sales per screen ever of him or something...

If you have a sense of humor and slightly liberal leanings, Dr. Strangelove is highly amusing despite its age.

Dr strangelove isnt a liberal movie its a comedy spoofing the reality of a pre empty nuclear strike. Ill tell ya. That movie was still scary when I first saw it in the 80s. Not so much now, but still hilarious.

I have still not seen Doctor Strangelove in spite of trying to several times. None of the movie things I have has it though.

Never saw citizen kane, havent seen gone with the wind or casablanca either. Not sure why. I think because those movies have been so hyped, I am worried my expectations will be too high to enjoy them.

I think there is a certain amount of just saying "I don't think this movie is for me." and that is Ok. There are some movies I know are supposedly quite good or important but I just can't muster the interest in the content.

Just like I realize silent movies are really a different style from modern movies and have a different pacing and such that not everyone can enjoy. So while I love them, I certainly understand they aren't for everyone, especially because many are 2-3 hours long.

i challenge anyone to put on steamboat bill jr,seven chances, the cameraman, the navigator, sherlock jr or the general and say its too long or boring.Buster Keaton owns.

or just try one of buster keaton's shorts

Dr Stranglove is awesome.

Recently watched 2 favourites
Ice cold in Alex

and

12 Angry Men

Grumpy Old Men, now there's a classic

Since shark week is coming up soon.