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.
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.
Yeah, rent The Godfather instead of watching it on cable. And then, when you're ready, rent the superior Godfather II.
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.
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.
I've never seen Gone With the Wind, Citizen Kane, or Casablanca.
Of these, I think Casablanca is the only must see.
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.
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.
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.
I love Casablanca, but I realized this spring that there is one huge honking plot hole in it. Still love it, though.