For Classic Movie Fans

Jet · 06-05-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Venus007

I love film noir, I have seen
Citizen Kane (1941) (rosebud) he hee
Maltese Falcon (1941) LOVE this movie
The Blue Dahlia (1946)
The Third Man (1949) Love this one too

Can anyone recommend any others? I understand the French were masterful with this genre but I am not really sure where to start.

I'm not going to recommend for foreign films in light of the fact American cinema has such rich history. In fact, maybe there should be a different thread for foreign films. here are some films:

Laura
Double Indemnity
To Have and to Have Not
Martha Ivers
The File on Thelma Jorden
The Two Mrs. Carrolls

Classics to start with:
Letter to Three Wives
The Letter
Gentleman's Agreement
Witness for the Prosecution
Anatomy of a Murder
12 Angry Men
The Desperate Hours
The Paradine Case
The Spiral Staircase
Rebecca
Suspicion
Saboteur
Notorious
The Uninvited

I'm sure someone will come along and add more.

Venus007 · 06-05-2010, 04:23 PM

Thank you so much for responding. Laura and Rebecca are in my Netflix line up.

cinderella · 06-07-2010, 04:31 PM

Venus, welcome!!! Thank you for loving classic films. My cinema comrade, Jet and I, including Prof. Grafita who seems to be MIA lately, are the main posters on this thread, and quite knowledgeable on classic cinema. I hope with all my heart that you will be a frequent visitor. I carry the torch for the Olympian classic film lover - in spirit, if nothing else - and hope you will join us and share your favorite films, and why you love them.

To add to my formidable comrades list on film noir, I would certainly list 'Diabolique' with Simone Signoret. It's a facinating film. Never mind the remake - it's the original that counts. I think you will love it. P.S. Don't miss out on 'Sunset Boulevard' - Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond is a 'must-see'. Please feel free to ask questions, post clips, tell us about your most favorite films, but always with a reason why, ok? Happy viewing.

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Originally Posted by Venus007

Thank you so much for responding. Laura and Rebecca are in my Netflix line up.

cinderella · 06-07-2010, 04:35 PM

Ok, listen up folks...Wednesday, 10pm EST - 'Gilda' - the supreme Rita Hayworth movie, IMO.
Little know fact about Rita. Her real name was Rita Cansino.
She was Spanish, and had intensive lessons to lose her accent. She had very dark hair with a very prominent 'widows peak' which was removed via electrolisis, and then dyed red. Thus, she became America's hottest redhead of the 40's - few men could look at her without drooling. Here is a clip of her famous song from 'Gilda' - Put The Blame On Mame'

cinderella · 06-07-2010, 05:34 PM

BUMPITY BUMP!

cinderella · 06-07-2010, 05:40 PM

And here's to the ultimate 'femme fatale'...Marilyn!

cinderella · 06-07-2010, 05:49 PM

One more Marilyn - After You Get What You Want You Don't Want It - sound familiar? lol

Venus007 · 06-08-2010, 07:59 PM

LOVE Sunset Boulevard. One of my favorite moments in the film is actually from the scene that my title comes from when Mr DeMille is kind to her even though she is barking mad he shows her respect and kindness for what she once was.

I love how Gloria Swanson plays the scene when the lighting man turns the spot onto her and she seems to become more alive, more clear, so good.

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Originally Posted by cinderella

P.S. Don't miss out on 'Sunset Boulevard' - Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond is a 'must-see'.

Julien · 06-12-2010, 06:32 PM

hey everyone,
especially you Cinderella, sorry I've been distracted as of late and yes MIA. I see you have made reference to Marilyn Monroe. Have you seen the book _The Ultimate Last Sitting_ photographs by Bert Stern? Great book. I know this is a thread about films, it's just that when dealing with Marilyn you have to consider her in photography. There is something that comes through the still image of her. Something magical. I think the photographs by Milton Greene are excellent as well. Just a passing thought.

Oh and a great film I just watched, _The Best Years of Our Lives_. I really love this film. I use it in my classes to introduce how women are viewed during WWII and their changing roles.
my best,
Graphiteta2s or Monty

06-05-2010, 04:23 PM	#2
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06-07-2010, 05:34 PM	#5
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06-07-2010, 05:49 PM	#7
cinderella Member How Do You Identify?: Pinky's mommy :) Preferred Pronoun?: Su Majestad Relationship Status: Happy with my puppy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pocono Mtns., Pa. Posts: 1,238 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4 Thanked 1,501 Times in 638 Posts Rep Power: 14266108	One more Marilyn - After You Get What You Want You Don't Want It - sound familiar? lol __________________ Who needs reality when you have Turner Classic Movies!! The is an organ of fire.

06-12-2010, 06:32 PM	#9
Julien Member How Do You Identify?: TG/GenderQueer Preferred Pronoun?: I'm flexible, but only up to a point. Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama, Gulf Coast area Posts: 1,007 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,247 Thanked 2,702 Times in 737 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	hey everyone, especially you Cinderella, sorry I've been distracted as of late and yes MIA. I see you have made reference to Marilyn Monroe. Have you seen the book _The Ultimate Last Sitting_ photographs by Bert Stern? Great book. I know this is a thread about films, it's just that when dealing with Marilyn you have to consider her in photography. There is something that comes through the still image of her. Something magical. I think the photographs by Milton Greene are excellent as well. Just a passing thought. Oh and a great film I just watched, _The Best Years of Our Lives_. I really love this film. I use it in my classes to introduce how women are viewed during WWII and their changing roles. my best, Graphiteta2s or Monty __________________ Julien “Self-plagiarism is style.” Alfred Hitchcock Formerly known as Graphiteta2s