- Help Me Out Here - B&W films - Blu-ray Forum

mdonovan · 10-11-2014, 05:18 PM

Hey ... I just watched Run Silent Run Deep, while not a perfect film, I found myself strangely fascinated with this film. I don't really know why. The Black and White was fantastic, Lancaster's performance is superb and subdued. Gable was pretty good as well.

Anyway ... If I had to put this film in a list of titles I feel the same about it would sort of be as as follows ...

1. Psycho
2. Stalag 17
3. 12 Angry Men
4. From Here to Eternity
5. The Manchurian Candidate
6. On the Waterfront
7. Notorious
6. Lifeboat
7. The Mist (B&W Tranfer)

All of these films are b&w script/performance driven films ... Can you guys offer suggestions along these line ... I probably have already seen them ... But if not I'll be psyched to give them a try. I left the film Noir a Classics off this list on purpose ... Kiss Me Deadly and the Killing for example , while fine films, have a different feel to them. I nearly did not include On The Waterfront for the same reasons ... But it's so damned good. :-)

Looking forward to your suggestions!

mdonovan · 10-11-2014, 06:36 PM

Add Anatomy of a Murder to that list.

Doctor Jack · 10-11-2014, 07:00 PM

Most if not all the B&W films in my collection would fit this bill. Take a look.

Danny4 · 10-11-2014, 07:05 PM

I have a few aswell, even categorized.

mdonovan · 10-11-2014, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

Most if not all the B&W films in my collection would fit this bill. Take a look.

How was Fear and Desire?

Just ordered the Hustler. Not a fan of Repulsion (slightly to Indy art housy for my taste) or Foreign Correspondent ( I normally love hitch) although I can appreciate them. 39 steps is awesome .. Just have not gotten around to purchasing it yet.

Race Bannon · 10-11-2014, 07:14 PM

The Apartment is fantastic.

mdonovan · 10-11-2014, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny4

I have a few aswell, even categorized.

Just ordered Cape Fear .. How was Brighton Rock ?

mdonovan · 10-11-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Race Bannon

The Apartment is fantastic.

Thanks ... Ordered.

bigshot · 10-11-2014, 07:18 PM

Definitely The Night of the Hunter

mdonovan · 10-11-2014, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bigshot

Definitely The Night of the Hunter

Ordered ... Thanks ! I love the 'definitely' review ... That's what I am talking about :-)

Doctor Jack · 10-11-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mdonovan

How was Fear and Desire?.

Fear and Desire is Kubricks first. Not great but worth a watch to see arguably te best evers first film.

onetet · 10-11-2014, 07:33 PM

CouncilSpectre · 10-11-2014, 07:36 PM

Touch of Evil

mdonovan · 10-11-2014, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by onetet

Saw this .. Loved it ...torn about purchasing it ... Demoralized after watching it...

... Love Holden so I should probably add it ... Good one.

mdonovan · 10-11-2014, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CouncilSpectre

Touch of Evil

Isn't TOE film noir ? Kinda staying away from on this splurge because there are so many good ones. Sweet Smell of Success for Example ...

Will definitely add it to my wish list.

StingingVelvet · 10-11-2014, 07:41 PM

Anything Hitchcock from The Lady Vanishes up is worth seeing, in my opinion.

Lots of black and white sci-fi is probably worth seeing, plus the early Universal monster movies from the 30's and 40's. I especially like Wolfman and Frankenstein movies.

Not a movie but if you like sci-fi you should try some early Doctor Who, specifically the 2nd Doctor era. Serials like The Invasion, Tomb of the Cybermen and The War Games are sci-fi classics, and have a strong black and white aesthetic.

MikeZ. · 10-11-2014, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bigshot

Definitely The Night of the Hunter

Ha ! I'm about to rewatch, as soon as the burgers are ready. Ironic timing.

Danny4 · 10-11-2014, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mdonovan

Just ordered Cape Fear .. How was Brighton Rock ?

Brighton Rock is great.

All movies i own are great in my opinion. I only buy movies which i think are 8 or more on a scale from 1 tot 10

CouncilSpectre · 10-11-2014, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mdonovan

Isn't TOE film noir ? Kinda staying away from on this splurge because there are so many good ones. Sweet Smell of Success for Example ...

Will definitely add it to my wish list.

Very true!

mdonovan · 10-11-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny4

Brighton Rock is great.

All movies i own are great in my opinion. I only buy movies which i think are 8 or more on a scale from 1 tot 10

I have many that you own ... You know which I really don't like ... Picnic at Hanging Rock ... I really despise that film in a Barry Lyndon sort of way. I can appreciate the performances and direction ... Dunno ... Just don't get he love for it.

10-11-2014, 05:18 PM	#1
mdonovan Special Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:209 Trading Score:10	- Help Me Out Here - B&W films Hey ... I just watched Run Silent Run Deep, while not a perfect film, I found myself strangely fascinated with this film. I don't really know why. The Black and White was fantastic, Lancaster's performance is superb and subdued. Gable was pretty good as well. Anyway ... If I had to put this film in a list of titles I feel the same about it would sort of be as as follows ... 1. Psycho 2. Stalag 17 3. 12 Angry Men 4. From Here to Eternity 5. The Manchurian Candidate 6. On the Waterfront 7. Notorious 6. Lifeboat 7. The Mist (B&W Tranfer) All of these films are b&w script/performance driven films ... Can you guys offer suggestions along these line ... I probably have already seen them ... But if not I'll be psyched to give them a try. I left the film Noir a Classics off this list on purpose ... Kiss Me Deadly and the Killing for example , while fine films, have a different feel to them. I nearly did not include On The Waterfront for the same reasons ... But it's so damned good. :-) Looking forward to your suggestions! Last edited by mdonovan; 10-11-2014 at 07:16 PM.

10-11-2014, 06:36 PM	#2
mdonovan Special Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:209 Trading Score:10	Add Anatomy of a Murder to that list.

10-11-2014, 07:00 PM	#3
Doctor Jack Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2013 Trading Score:230	Most if not all the B&W films in my collection would fit this bill. Take a look.

10-11-2014, 07:05 PM	#4
Danny4 Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Amsterdam Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:516 Trading Score:2	I have a few aswell, even categorized.

10-11-2014, 07:14 PM	#6
Race Bannon Special Member Member since:Mar 2013 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:1050 DVD collection:242 Digital collection:1	The Apartment is fantastic.

10-11-2014, 07:18 PM	#9
bigshot Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2010 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:82 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:3	Definitely The Night of the Hunter

10-11-2014, 07:33 PM	#12
onetet Power Member Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Baltimore, Maryland Blu-ray collection:568 DVD collection:152 Trading Score:50

10-11-2014, 07:36 PM	#13
CouncilSpectre Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2013 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:900 Blu-ray collection:7092 DVD collection:881 iTunes collection:13 Prime collection:107 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:24	Touch of Evil

10-11-2014, 07:41 PM	#16
StingingVelvet Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:851 Blu-ray collection:2331 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:12 Trading Score:69	Anything Hitchcock from The Lady Vanishes up is worth seeing, in my opinion. Lots of black and white sci-fi is probably worth seeing, plus the early Universal monster movies from the 30's and 40's. I especially like Wolfman and Frankenstein movies. Not a movie but if you like sci-fi you should try some early Doctor Who, specifically the 2nd Doctor era. Serials like The Invasion, Tomb of the Cybermen and The War Games are sci-fi classics, and have a strong black and white aesthetic.

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