For Classic Movie Fans

waxnrope · 06-13-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cinderella

Thanks for the heads-up, W&R, but this is a thread for classic film discussion only. You can try posting that recommendation on the 'current' movie thread. No offense, but please, let's stick to the topic, ok? Thanks.

As I explained to Jet in PM exchange, I searched for the other thread and it did not come up ... I only used movies as search word. Jet sent me the link. So, thanks. No mudbloods here ... lol ... gotcha.

Venus007 · 06-13-2010, 09:52 PM

I got to start my noir education, "Rebecca" was good. Max was simultaneously hunky (Sir Laurence Olivier) and subtly cruel and creepy. There some weird sexual tension with Mrs Danvers that I would think I would remember from the book but I don't recall it. Mrs Danvers reminded me of Mrs Havisham from Dickens in that pointed glassy eyed crazy way.
Although this is probably obvious but I love the way black and white film captures and plays with light (or rather the combination of Hitchcock and black and white film). Probably also cliche but it makes shadows another character in the film. Love it

cinderella · 06-14-2010, 05:21 AM

Good for you, Venus! Not everyone gets the intricacy and sensitivity of black and white, and how it enhances the overall 'feel' of the story/plot. There are films in the b/w format that would never work in color. It's those gray areas and grainy feel, the wet, dark streets that ARE film noir. In my opinion, there's nothing ever come close to those wonderful noir films of the 40's. If you are serious about educating yourself in the nuances of film noir, there are several noir 'must see' films we can recommend. High on my list would be 'Double Indemnity', 'The Naked City', 'In A Lonely Place', 'Out of the Past', 'Murder My Sweet', 'The Killers', and so many others I'm sure Jet and Graphita could also recommend. I think, with your sensitiviy, you will love these films as well. There's something about film noir that lures you in, and once you're hooked, you'll want to see them all!

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Originally Posted by Venus007

I got to start my noir education, "Rebecca" was good. Max was simultaneously hunky (Sir Laurence Olivier) and subtly cruel and creepy. There some weird sexual tension with Mrs Danvers that I would think I would remember from the book but I don't recall it. Mrs Danvers reminded me of Mrs Havisham from Dickens in that pointed glassy eyed crazy way.
Although this is probably obvious but I love the way black and white film captures and plays with light (or rather the combination of Hitchcock and black and white film). Probably also cliche but it makes shadows another character in the film. Love it

Venus007 · 06-14-2010, 01:52 PM

Thanks for the list! I decided to take a look at noir because so many of the movies I already loved were considered noir (and I didn't even know it). Now the problem is finding time to see them. Darn work interrupting my film obsession, grumble grumble grumble. I don't really watch television so I have to get my movies from the internet and my beloved Netflix.

The first movie I really noticed the play of light in black and white film was "Arsenic and Old Lace"

Although some modern films are beautiful and excellent there are really few that can compare to the films of the 30-40s. I am already a big fan of that era (I was raised by my grandma and that was her time in the world). I have yet to see in modern film anything close to that heavy gorgeous satin the women wore out to dinner and dancing, like it was nothing. The smart witty dialogue (I am thinking of His Girl Friday and It Happened One Night) and the scandalous behavior (all without gratuitous nudity or chase scenes or excessive violence)
Anyway I could go on and on but I will stop here. Thanks again and I will keep you posted on my safari.

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Originally Posted by cinderella

Good for you, Venus! Not everyone gets the intricacy and sensitivity of black and white, and how it enhances the overall 'feel' of the story/plot. There are films in the b/w format that would never work in color. It's those gray areas and grainy feel, the wet, dark streets that ARE film noir. In my opinion, there's nothing ever come close to those wonderful noir films of the 40's. If you are serious about educating yourself in the nuances of film noir, there are several noir 'must see' films we can recommend. High on my list would be 'Double Indemnity', 'The Naked City', 'In A Lonely Place', 'Out of the Past', 'Murder My Sweet', 'The Killers', and so many others I'm sure Jet and Graphita could also recommend. I think, with your sensitiviy, you will love these films as well. There's something about film noir that lures you in, and once you're hooked, you'll want to see them all!

gotoseagrl · 06-17-2010, 10:22 AM

just saw "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" and loved it so much.

always2late · 06-17-2010, 10:34 AM

Just found a DVD of "Bell, Book, and Candle" on sale! Yes, I know its not B&W, but...Jimmy Stewart, Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon....can't get much better!

Still looking for the following for my collection (I only buy on sale, otherwise my bill would overrun my paycheck!):

The Best Years of Our Lives
Since You Went Away
In a Lonely Place
All About Eve
Rebecca

oh the list can go on and on

waxnrope · 06-17-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by always2late

Just found a DVD of "Bell, Book, and Candle" on sale! Yes, I know its not B&W, but...Jimmy Stewart, Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon....can't get much better!

I just got that at Safeway yesterday while grocery shopping! I love it too! Kim's eyes and the cat's eyes ...

check Costco for film collections ... sometimes they have real goodies

waxnrope · 06-17-2010, 10:41 AM

speaking of black and white, one of my favs is Cocteau's Beauty and the Beast.

I plan to watch Black Orpheus with a friend this week-end. Another favorite classic of mine. Moody flick.

ButchEire · 07-05-2010, 05:14 PM

Best......Movie......Ever!

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Originally Posted by mxxi

just saw "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" and loved it so much.

lipstixgal · 07-05-2010, 05:16 PM

Oh yeah the Ghost and Mrs. Muir I have seen the tv series too.

cinderella · 06-14-2010, 05:24 AM

Say, W&R, what's a 'mudblood'? - never heard that word before...

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Originally Posted by waxnrope

As I explained to Jet in PM exchange, I searched for the other thread and it did not come up ... I only used movies as search word. Jet sent me the link. So, thanks. No mudbloods here ... lol ... gotcha.

06-13-2010, 09:52 PM	#2
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