What Film? Made You Fall In Love?

[Samsang]

Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

Well, it's 2001. The film altered many. It IS one of the greats.

Note: No Bullitt (1968) or French Connection (1971)?

I don't mean to shock you, but I wasn't all too impressed by "The French Connection". I enjoyed it, thought it was good... but It just didn't rise to greatness for me. One bit sticks with me to this day, though: when the innocent bystander mother pushing the baby carriage is shot dead in the crossfire. That shocked me so (my pitifully sheltered life?) that it stil seems as if I saw it yesterday. Intellectually, I realize that NOTHING would ellicit such a sympathatic response as killing off the mother of a baby. So cheezy! But my heart still buys in -- hook, line, and sinker.

As to "Bullitt", believe it or not, I saw it for the first time last weekend! Its a BD my wife gave me for xmas. This is all the more wierd because I'm a Mustang fanatic and have long known about the fabled chase scene. Oh well, late is better than never! I did thoroughly enjoy it. (And wow, was Jacqueline Bisset really that young? Ever? )

My wife's '65 pony:


No chase scanes with THIS one. Just some happy cruising.

[bruce_pullen]

Originally Posted by Samsang

I don't mean to shock you, but I wasn't all too impressed by "The French Connection". I enjoyed it, thought it was good... but It just didn't rise to greatness for me. One bit sticks with me to this day, though: when the innocent bystander mother pushing the baby carriage is shot dead in the crossfire. That shocked me so (my pitifully sheltered life?) that it stil seems as if I saw it yesterday. Intellectually, I realize that NOTHING would ellicit such a sympathatic response as killing off the mother of a baby. So cheezy! But my heart still buys in -- hook, line, and sinker.

As to "Bullitt", believe it or not, I saw it for the first time last weekend! Its a BD my wife gave me for xmas. This is all the more wierd because I'm a Mustang fanatic and have long known about the fabled chase scene. Oh well, late is better than never! I did thoroughly enjoy it. (And wow, was Jacqueline Bisset really that young? Ever? )

My wife's '65 pony:


No chase scanes with THIS one. Just some happy cruising.

I only mentioned the two: because of their chases. And your interest in cars; that’s all; it’s hard to believe you’ve just (now) seen Bullitt (1968).

What did you think of that cast? Robert Vaughn (what a creep), Don Gordan, Norman Fell, Simon Oakland (the shrink in Psycho), and a young Robert Duvall. The film deserves its reputation. And Steve McQueen was the best screen reactor in the business. He always liked removing dialogue for his characters. He preferred a glance to a word.

Bullitt remains the granddad of all cop pictures. And it hasn’t aged a wink. The chase remains: one of the great scenes of modern film. It spawned later car chases. And the film works in every way. I’m glad you discovered it.

What did you think of the airport chase? How many films copied that? And the last shot?

Anyway, thanks.

[bruce_pullen]

I'm suprised no one's said Lethal Wapon (1987) or Die Hard (1988).

Hmm...

[Nameless Evil]

When I was a kid I loved sci-fi movies with a passion. Watched "Close encounters of the third kind" dozens of times, as well as the origional star wars trilogy.

The movie that opened my eyes to other genres and appreciating film as an art form has to be... "The Big Sleep" (1946). To this day it's one of my favorite films, and watch it about every year on principle

[bruce_pullen]

One day… I found a film. In Maltin’s movie guide. I was looking and looking. ..And I came upon it. A Face in the Crowd (1956); the name struck me. Andy Griffith, Walter Matthau: Is this a comedy? And in a way it is. But it’s so much more. It predicted American politics for years to come.

The Network (1976) of rising star pictures; A Face in the Crowd takes Griffith’s strengths. His smile, his humor, his southern charm; and perverts them. Turns them upside down; Griffith is the devil. That’s what this is. What if Andy is corrupt? Through and through, all those grins: just dislike. Contempt for those who buy it, and deep down, he’s alone.

That’s the film in a nutshell. A man that comes from nothing; found in jail, he rises to everything. T.V. show, loads of women, power, the wealth rots him from within. And the film shows it all. As Andy explodes and sings, all are drawn to him.

Griffith delivers a role worthy of Brando. Shame, ego, avarice, the man’s a JukeBox. Playing non-stop, as people suffer, Griffith smiles and carries on. As his mouth attracts more and more, the movie gains speed. The stakes go higher. And your mouth sticks to the floor.

When I saw it, I couldn’t believe it. Griffith evil? How come? ..I’ve never seen this? He’s singing and yelling and spitting out hate. The man’s a volcano spewing what strikes him. I felt I’d fallen in a blender. And Andy kept hitting the button. “Vitajex, what’s you doing me?”

Directed by Elia Kazan [Streetcar Named Desire (1951), On the Waterfront (1954)], this is a poet telling a striking tale. The film predicted Bill Clinton. Arkansas, private lies: it’s a shame so few know it.

It was just added to the National Film Registry, and remains a personal favorite of mine. You see this. And you realize: that old films matter.

One of the great unknown classics that remains under the radar.

A Face in the Crowd is an American classic.

You owe yourselves to see it.

Note: Again, remove modern film from your mind, before seeing this. If you do, you will be shocked. I guarantee it.

[broganreynik]

Pulp Fiction.

[bruce_pullen]

Originally Posted by broganreynik

Pulp Fiction.

Why though? What's the story?

[bruce_pullen]

What film made you love movies? What was it? Tell the story.

[bruce_pullen]

Any more stories?

[bruce_pullen]

Any foreign films that rasied your awreness. That made you think differently. Was there some special unique film: that woke you up?

[MountainBlu]

Like a lot of other kids, I grew up reading comics (Hulk and Spiderman) and the movies that I went to see with my older brother were like an extension of this superhero fascination.

Billy Jack, Walking Tall, Dirty Harry, Death Wish, and Mad Max became my "real life" heroes and from that day forward I was hooked on movies.

Great memories!

[Blu Man]

Bruce, You have 3 posts in a row trying to bring this thread back to life. You asked the exact same question only in diffrent words 3 times. Just let the thread go.......

[bruce_pullen]

I never understood its appeal. An O.K. film, but still? Bronson was competent. The film was taut. But... can some explain the allure? I just don't get it.

Not to mention those sequels?

[Blu Man]

This thread has been


Bruce Pullenized

[bruce_pullen]

Originally Posted by Blu Man

This thread has been


Bruce Pullenized

I'm flattered. At least now, you got the spelling right.

[Blu Man]

Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

I'm flattered. At least now, you got the spelling right.

If you calmed down and didn't try to act like a teacher I wouldn't have to do that.

[Tadji Malik]

Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

Anyone run into an older film that did this?

Older film that did this? How about 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari'?

I fell in love with home theater when I saw my first one. At that moment I realized the difference between cinema and television; i.e. the seriousness, lack of commercials, total immersion, no ringing phones ect.. The guy actually had a theater in his home!

George Lucas films were my childhood love. Then I rented the Kurosawa's 'Ran' and really fell in love with cinema at a higher level.

Years later, looking through the bins I came across 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' from Image. I liked the package, gave it a try and was in love all over again! That one is a true diamond, and definitely love at first sight.

Imagine my pleasure at my first silent film being this one, and by chance, not recommendation! Caligari led to 'Metropolis' and Frtiz Lang, which introduced me to F.W. Murnau, leading to Lon Chaney, who got me into Buster Keaton, which came to....

Ahhh, to be young and in love again...

[bruce_pullen]

Originally Posted by Blu Man

If you calmed down and didn't try to act like a teacher I wouldn't have to do that.

Granted.

The irony was I was done when you did it. So day late, dollar short.

Two things though.

1. Be accurate when commenting.

2. Why this thread? This had nothing to do with it.

[bruce_pullen]

Originally Posted by Tadji Malik

Older film that did this? How about 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari'?

I fell in love with home theater when I saw my first one. At that moment I realized the difference between cinema and television; i.e. the seriousness, lack of commercials, total immersion, no ringing phones ect.. The guy actually had a theater in his home!

George Lucas films were my childhood love. Then I rented the Kurosawa's 'Ran' and really fell in love with cinema at a higher level.

Years later, looking through the bins I came across 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' from Image. I liked the package, gave it a try and was in love all over again! That one is a true diamond, and definitely love at first sight.

Imagine my pleasure at my first silent film being this one, and by chance, not recommendation! Caligari led to 'Metropolis' and Frtiz Lang, which introduced me to F.W. Murnau, leading to Lon Chaney, who got me into Buster Keaton, which came to....

Ahhh, to be young and in love again...

What were your thoughts on the Phantom of the Opera (1925), Metroplois (1927), or the works of F.W. Murneau?

Did you feel yourself taking it in differently (silent film) from all the talkies you've seen?

[Blu Man]

Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

Granted.

The irony was I was done when you did it. So day late, dollar short.

Two things though.

1. Be accurate when commenting.

2. Why this thread? This had nothing to do with it.

I'm afraid I don't understand your questions. How was I unaccurate? My logo has everything to do with this thread.