Thoughts on these films?-The Non-B Movies Version

Kaseykockroach · July 28, 2011, 01:27:55 AM

(I felt I should casually conceive a second thread, for reasons you'll find out below).
Well, the day has come, folks. I'm finally running out of room in my DVD wallet (which is meant to hold a total of 750 discs), after more than a decade of buying and selling from Movie Trading Company, Amazon, Ebay, bootlegging, recording from TV or VHS, copying from Netflix discs, etc. Not to mention giving up a few things after coming to the decision that I don't think I'll ever have the desire to watch Rats: Night of Terror (or what have you) ever again.
Thus, I realize I must choose my final additions to my collection carefully. The following films are ones I'm considering, some more than others. I simply ask for thoughts on any of the following you've seen, whether or not they're worth seeing.
An Unmarried Woman (1978)

One, Two, Three (1961)

Sleeper (1973)

Third Man on the Mountain (1959)

Libeled Lady (1936)

Children's Hour (1961)

Docks of New York (1928)
Thanks in advance. =)

RCMerchant · July 28, 2011, 02:06:48 AM

The only I've seen is SLEEPER (1973).
And I saw it on tv in 1975.
It's Woody Allen-and for most people that's a plus.

I DETEST Woody Allen!

BUT-If your a fan of this shmuck-I'm told this is one of his best.

Jack Slater · July 28, 2011, 02:30:56 AM

One, Two, Three is the definition of that fabulous repeatability quality you can find within films. The pacing, the rhythm, the dialogue, the jokes, the timing its perfect zany over the top comedy. It that never misses a beat and what a beat this film has. Aha and I haven't even got to Cagney performance. Perfect.

Sleeper has got to be one of my favorite Woody Allen films. The comedic delivery is hilarious.

Rev. Powell · July 28, 2011, 10:04:12 AM

The only one I've seen is SLEEPER and I'd recommend it.

The Burgomaster · July 28, 2011, 01:45:51 PM

ONE, TWO, THREE and SLEEPER are both hilarious. I don't think I've seen the others.

Hammock Rider · July 29, 2011, 10:15:49 AM

I've only seen One, Two, Three and Sleeper and I think they're both
great comedies that I can watch over and over. I wish Cagney would have been able to make a few more comedies.

Jack Slater · July 29, 2011, 04:24:03 PM

One, Two, Three seems to be the clear cut choice here. To be honest I'd really like to see what your 700 plus film library looks like. Just out of interest.

JaseSF · July 29, 2011, 08:00:23 PM

I've only seen Sleeper which is really quite clever, funny and good but I'm not sure I'd call it a collection must-have personally.

Allhallowsday · July 29, 2011, 08:29:58 PM

Quote from: RCMerchant on July 28, 2011, 02:06:48 AM
The only I've seen is SLEEPER (1973).
And I saw it on tv in 1975.
It's Woody Allen-and for most people that's a plus.
I DETEST Woody Allen!
BUT-If your a fan of this shmuck-I'm told this is one of his best.

My dear friend BELA, you don't know your ass from your elbow.

Some "schmuck" may tell you that SLEEPER is WOODY ALLEN's best, but whoever that might be doesn't know WOODY ALLEN.
Love, AHD

Kaseykockroach, I'd keep all these:

An Unmarried Woman (1978): ESSENTIAL VIEWING for JILL CLAYBURGH's landmark performance. Great film. Mature content including some surprising nudity, a truly rare screen performance. That's a keeper. ALSO, it's hard to see that first film title in your original posting as it lurks under your paragraph... edit it - this is one of the best of the films you've listed - and you should hear if anyone else is familiar with it.

One, Two, Three (1961) I haven't looked at all of this so can't say much, it's BILLY WILDER, and I love JAMES CAGNEY in anything, especially those later roles...

Sleeper (1973) WOODY ALLEN at his first commercial peak; he did not become a GREAT filmmaker until ANNIE HALL a few years later, with many, many great films since. His best might be HANNAH AND HER SISTERS or CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS or BROADWAY DANNY ROSE. WOODY ALLEN has a penchant for silly and/or bad jokes, and milks them dry at times. SLEEPER is like that, sort of stupid-brilliant.

Third Man on the Mountain (1959) Don't remember it, but I'd like to look at it.

Libeled Lady (1936) I like this movie not because of SPENCER TRACY, nor JEAN HARLOW or even MYRNA LOY, who are all excellent, but WILLIAM POWELL who can pull off anything they handed him. Truly one of the screen's greatest. Nice JEAN HARLOW showcase, too. MYRNA LOY was incomparable. TRACY at this point is excellent (but overall over-rated, he got great later) and comedies were his best bet then. Highly recommended.

Children's Hour (1961) Interesting how the topic of homosexuality is addressed by this point in film history. This film was one of Hollywood's icebreakers. It is sad and disturbing with great performances, though it is dated and hammy (but that is appropriate in its own era). Some very powerful moments, and an untypical ending for Hollywood which at this point, was changing.

Docks of New York (1928) This is the one I want to see.

RCMerchant · July 30, 2011, 03:27:47 AM

Hallows-Woody Allen is not funny. His "Imma geek Jew" shtick is old. f**k em.
Not funny.
Old and boring. Rather watch Bowery Boys s**t.

JaseSF · July 30, 2011, 06:19:50 PM

I also prefer the Bowery Boys/Dead End Kids to Mr. Allen...so you're not alone there.

Allhallowsday · July 30, 2011, 06:57:39 PM

Quote from: RCMerchant on July 30, 2011, 03:27:47 AM
Hallows-Woody Allen is not funny. His "Imma geek Jew" shtick is old. f**k em.
Not funny.
Old and boring. Rather watch Bowery Boys s**t.

You don't know what you're talking about if you haven't looked at his important films, also: DECONSTRUCTING HARRY, PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO, STARDUST MEMORIES... I love you. It's a matter of taste. Now, shut up 'bout WOODY ALLEN, you don't know anything about him.

Kaseykockroach · July 30, 2011, 08:00:41 PM

Many thanks for the advice, ladies and gents! Especially you, Hallowsday! ;)
Oh, and it's okay to hate on Woody. I've seen more haters than fans, so I'm used to it. :p

Allhallowsday · July 30, 2011, 09:46:35 PM

Quote from: Kaseykockroach on July 30, 2011, 08:00:41 PM
Many thanks for the advice, ladies and gents! Especially you, Hallowsday! ;)
Oh, and it's okay to hate on Woody. I've seen more haters than fans, so I'm used to it. :p

Ron is my old friend; we can be direct with one another. He's a genius. And an idiot. We all love him very much.

Kaseykockroach · August 02, 2011, 10:41:37 PM

His Kind of Woman (1951): I've been curious about this one due to being a Jane Russell fan (in case you couldn't tell). Reccomend this film?