I tried to watch the first Godfather on cable, and couldn't get into it. Keep meaning to rent it, but i'm sure it won't live up to the hype.
I'm a vision of hotliness, and how weird is that? Mystical comas. You know, if you can stand the horror of a higher power hijacking your mind and body so that it can give birth to itself, I really recommend 'em.
Cordelia ,'You're Welcome'
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Lyra Jane - Oct 27, 2004 9:26:00 am PDT #5218 of 10001
Up with the sun
Hayden - Oct 27, 2004 9:27:22 am PDT #5219 of 10001
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
I like both Days of Heaven and Barry Lyndon, but I can see where they're not for everyone.
Dr. Strangelove isn't one I've ever found laugh-out-loud funny 'cause it seems a bit bloodless to me (in fact, I don't think Kubrick's dour sensibilities are right for comedy, even black comedy), but it's so full of iconic, amazing scenes and images that I love it, anyway.
§ ita § - Oct 27, 2004 9:27:24 am PDT #5220 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I was sure Godfather wouldn't live up to the hype, but I adored it and wished I'd seen it earlier. The final shot is burned into my memory.
Hayden - Oct 27, 2004 9:30:15 am PDT #5221 of 10001
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
Yeah, rent The Godfather instead of watching it on cable. And then, when you're ready, rent the superior Godfather II.
Sean K - Oct 27, 2004 9:34:20 am PDT #5222 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
I've never seen Gone With the Wind, Citizen Kane, or Casablanca.
Part of me still really retains that kid's disdain for older movies, especially black and white ones, but I was surprised at how much I really enjoyed Casablanca.
I hated Gone With the Wind, until I saw it on a giant screen. The story still doesn't do much for me, but it's positively gorgeous.
Sue - Oct 27, 2004 9:34:29 am PDT #5223 of 10001
hip deep in pie
I think the Godfather requires a big screen for me. I've tried watchign it on TV a few times and I get all antsy.
Glamcookie - Oct 27, 2004 9:44:12 am PDT #5224 of 10001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
I've never seen Gone With the Wind, Citizen Kane, or Casablanca.
Of these, I think Casablanca is the only must see.
§ ita § - Oct 27, 2004 9:45:08 am PDT #5225 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Citizen Kane bored me, and Gone With The Wind -- yeah, missed the hype. I've seen it through a few times, and I can sit through it (unlike Kane, which I never will again), but I just don't see the magic.
JohnSweden - Oct 27, 2004 9:45:48 am PDT #5226 of 10001
I can't even.
Of these, I think Casablanca is the only must see.
I love Casablanca, everyone should see Citizen Kane in a film studies elective class (once) and the Carol Burnett version of Gone with the Wind is best.
SuziQ - Oct 27, 2004 9:46:03 am PDT #5227 of 10001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
I hated Gone With the Wind, until I saw it on a giant screen. The story still doesn't do much for me, but it's positively gorgeous.
Yes, this. My DH bought this for me on tape years ago and I don't think I have ever watched it.