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Post by Jesse on Sept 16, 2017 11:29:01 GMT -5
Belladonna of Sadness (1973) The beautiful artwork in this at times looks like it was painted with watercolors and there are some psychedelic sequences throughout.
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Post by Jesse on Sept 16, 2017 11:35:49 GMT -5
Beware! The Blob (1972) This low budget sequel is easily the worst of the blob films but also the most humorous some of which was probably unintentional. There's some bad acting but a couple fun cameos like Burgess Meredith and Dick Van Patten. The special effects are laughable by today's standards but there are still some cool looking blob scenes. If you've seen the Steve McQueen original or the 80s remake then you probably don't need to watch this but it was still some fun schlock.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2017 15:54:13 GMT -5
That Movie, ^^^^ Jesse was one of fun movies that you can watch on a rainy day and I still love it despite it's shortcomings and all. I seen it about 2 times usually on late night TV.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2017 12:02:14 GMT -5
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) always does a lot of classic horror in October. They've released their October horror schedule heretine to start setting up the DVR... -M
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Post by Jesse on Sept 18, 2017 16:41:27 GMT -5
Speaking of fun schlock... Invasion of the Saucer-Men (1957) The best thing about this movie is the campy special effects including a flying UFO, a reanimated severed alien hand and of course menacing little green aliens with bulbous heads, bulging eyes and claws. I really like the design of the aliens despite how ridiculous they look and most of their scenes are pretty fun. I thought the humor throughout for the most part worked well. There's also a notable appearance from actor Frank Gorshin.
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Post by Farrar on Sept 19, 2017 21:32:09 GMT -5
As for Casablanca. this is my favorite scene.... Gets me every time. It perfectly captures the wartime spirit and those who stood in defiance of tyranny, even in small ways. It also explains why Victor Lazlo is so important; he is a true leader, who can inspire even those who live in fear and despair to stand up to the bullies of the world. It explains why Rick must let Ilsa go, as he finally sees that there is more than his hurt over their relationship and that he can't hide from the fight anymore. The movie is just perfect and all the performances are exquisite. Claude Rains's Renault still mesmerizes me. He's my all-time favorite movie actor. I was shocked, shocked the first time I saw that ending.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2017 9:43:05 GMT -5
I've already have marked my calendar seeing 20 movies on TCM in the month of October and many of them that I had already seen. It is a personal tradition that I watch movies on TCM and seeing all of these Horror Classics.
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Post by Jesse on Sept 20, 2017 10:10:03 GMT -5
The Red House (1947) A great use of suspense with an intriguing mystery and a climactic ending. Edward G. Robinson gives a solid performance as his character gradually gets creepier throughout the film especially after the reveal.
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Post by Jesse on Sept 24, 2017 11:33:48 GMT -5
A Night at the Opera (1935) Better story structure than some of their other films but their same chaotic brand of comedy that stands the test of time. I love the sequence where Groucho checks into his cabin it leads up to one of the funniest scenes ever.
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Post by Jesse on Sept 24, 2017 11:37:56 GMT -5
This Is Spinal Tap (1984) Few comedies have casting as good as this the cameos alone are tremendous. Brilliant that it was almost entirely improvised but is still so incredibly funny and very quotable.
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Post by codystarbuck on Sept 24, 2017 21:19:05 GMT -5
This Is Spinal Tap (1984) Few comedies have casting as good as this the cameos alone are tremendous. Brilliant that it was almost entirely improvised but is still so incredibly funny and very quotable. The commentary track, on the dvd, from the band, is a scream.
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Post by codystarbuck on Sept 24, 2017 21:21:18 GMT -5
A Night at the Opera (1935) Better story structure than some of their other films but their same chaotic brand of comedy that stands the test of time. I love the sequence where Groucho checks into his cabin it leads up to one of the funniest scenes ever. First time I ever saw Kitty Carlisle looking younger than about 60. I still prefer Duck Soup and Horse Feathers; but, this is the best of their MGM films.
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Sept 24, 2017 22:22:53 GMT -5
A Night at the Opera (1935) Better story structure than some of their other films but their same chaotic brand of comedy that stands the test of time. I love the sequence where Groucho checks into his cabin it leads up to one of the funniest scenes ever. First time I ever saw Kitty Carlisle looking younger than about 60. I still prefer Duck Soup and Horse Feathers; but, this is the best of their MGM films. Horse Feathers is by far my favorite Marx Brothers film.
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Post by berkley on Sept 24, 2017 22:31:37 GMT -5
A Night at the Opera is playing at the local cinema here the next few days so I might get to see it on the big screen for the first time.
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Post by Warmonger on Sept 24, 2017 22:31:50 GMT -5
This Is Spinal Tap (1984) Few comedies have casting as good as this the cameos alone are tremendous. Brilliant that it was almost entirely improvised but is still so incredibly funny and very quotable. These go to 11...
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