Subject: Movies watched over and over
Posted by: BrainyJaney47
Date: Nov 17 18
There are movies that are thrilling, breathtaking, startling, informative, etc, but they aren't necessarily movies you watch over and over.
What are the movies you watch over and over and why?
Posted by: BrainyJaney47
Date: Nov 17 18
There are movies that are thrilling, breathtaking, startling, informative, etc, but they aren't necessarily movies you watch over and over.
What are the movies you watch over and over and why?
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BrainyJaney47 
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Blues Brothers and Blues Brothers 2000 Why? Love the music, the jokes, young Dan Ackroyd is so cute. Reply #1. Nov 17 18, 10:39 AM |
Mixamatosis
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I watched Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid about 6 times when it came out. The story and characters were interesting, the script was good and witty, the music was good, the photography was excellent, (it was beautiful to look at) and I loved watching the actors, Paul Newman and Robert Redford and the way their characters sparked off each other. Reply #2. Nov 20 18, 6:49 AM |
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And I have a soft spot for good Westerns. Reply #3. Nov 20 18, 6:49 AM |
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Also, 'The Third Man' - a great thriller, very atmospheric, brilliant script, characters and acting - a gripping story but also moving and meaningful. Interesting music, excellent photography and one of my favourite writers, Graham Greene, wrote the script. Orson Welles is also in it and also Joseph Cotton who was later blacklisted in the McCarthy era. Also it had British actor Trevor Howard who is always a woth a watch. Reply #4. Nov 20 18, 6:54 AM |
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I like watching Dickens and Jane Austen movies over and over, given the chance, as they are great writers and really knew how to tell gripping stories and write interesting characters and plots. Two of my favourites are 'Pride and Prejudice' with Greer Garson and Lawrence Olivier and 'Great Expectations with' John Mills. and Jean Simmons. Also 'Spartacus' with Kirk Douglas, a great story well told with some excellent actors, Lawrence Olivier, Tony Curtis, Jean Simmons, Peter Ustinov. And 'The Vikings' with Tony Curtis, Kirk Douglas, and Janet Leigh. Another great story well told. Also 'Some Like it Hot' with Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe. Funny and exciting at the same time with some great performances and an excellent script. Reply #5. Nov 20 18, 7:01 AM |
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And spaghetti westerns with Clint Eastwood. 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' is my favourite. Reply #6. Nov 20 18, 7:03 AM |
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I didn't really think I watched any movies over and over but this thread has now sparked some memories. I do like watching some Alfred Hitchcock films over especially 'Vertigo', 'Rear Window', 'North by Northwest' and 'Notorious' and I would watch Bond films over if they were ones where Sean Connery played the lead. Reply #7. Nov 20 18, 8:04 AM |
terraorca
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I enjoy John Wayne and Alfred Hitchcock marathons. I watch "A Few Good Men" and "Shawshank Redemption" every time that they are on, and that's often. Both very good movies, in my opinion. Reply #8. Nov 20 18, 9:31 PM |
UmberWunFayun
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Jaws, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, The Green Mile, and Stand By Me are all films that I have to watch if they're on TV, and will watch on DVD, too. I've watched the Harry Potter series lots of times, and as a teen in the eighties, I watched lots of films until I knew almost every line. The Lost Boys, Top Gun, Pretty In Pink, The Breakfast Club, Young Guns, all those. I had a best friend who I used to walk to school with, and every morning when I arrived at her house, she'd be watching Grease on VHS. I kid you not. Every. Single. Morning. Reply #9. Nov 21 18, 1:50 AM |
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2001: A Space Odyssey I couldn't begin to tell you how many times I've watched this movie. Reply #10. Nov 21 18, 10:25 PM |
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Apparently Germans, at Xmas, have traditionally watched a British comedy sketch called 'Dinner for One'. It's been shown on their TV every Xmas since 1972. This year for the first time it's going to be shown on British TV. The comedian involved is Freddie Frinton (deceased now). Reply #11. Nov 23 18, 7:38 AM |
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'Dinner for One' is broadcast annually on New Year's Eve, not Christmas. It has also been aired here in Australia since 1989. The play tickles my funny bone. Wikipedia has more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinner_for_One 'Rashomon' and 'Yojimbo' are regular favourites of mine for their interesting and, in the latter case, witty plots. Yoji Yamada's 'Twilight Samurai' with it's self-deprecating protagonist appeals to my romantic side. 'North by Northwest', 'Once Upon a Time in the West' and 'The Big Sleep' get regular viewings. And let's not forget Carole Lombard in the comedic gem 'My Man Godfrey'. Reply #12. Nov 24 18, 12:07 PM |
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Another movie I enjoy watching over & over is Dances with Wolves. I just recently saw the extended version. Great scenery, music,plot actors all great. Love Kevin Costner, great in just about every movie. Reply #13. Nov 30 18, 4:53 PM |
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A series I enjoy is "Back to the Future" I notice new jokes and Michael J Fox is so cute! Sad that he is afflicted with Parkinson's, but he isn't sad. Considers himself a "Lucky Man". Reply #14. Dec 03 18, 12:20 PM |
ramonesrule
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Aliens Zombieland Little Miss Sunshine many kids movies.... Reply #15. Sep 02 19, 8:53 PM |
THartmann9374
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I watched Star Wars and Star Trek movies over again and again. Never got old. Reply #16. Sep 10 19, 10:54 PM |
rubytops
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The Sound of Music Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlestop Cafe Whats Up Doc with Ryan O'Neil and Barbra Streisand Pretty Woman Bridget Jones Diary (the first film) Reply #17. Oct 04 19, 2:50 PM |
Nammage
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Sergeant York (1941). Has been my favorite film since 1989/90. I have no idea why I like it so much but I do. Have seen it hundreds of times through out the years. Reply #18. Sep 09 20, 6:33 PM |
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Has anybody seen "A Dog's Purpose?" It's been on quite a bit since March. If you like dogs, I think you'll enjoy this film. Reply #19. Sep 10 20, 2:44 PM |
paulmallon
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"Casablanca" and "The Godfather" (I and II) IMO the three best films of all time. In another vein (no pun intended)" Dracula" Bela Lugosi is one of my all time favorite actors. BTW: He played several Skakespearian roles on the London stage before coming to Hollywood and scaring the heck out of everyone. Reply #20. Dec 26 20, 2:43 PM |
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