Good Grief! "Rosebud"

Yes, Citizen Kane illustrated the fabulous message for all to consider----when you review your life, it was better to be happy, content, and loved than to have the many meaningless possessions provided by wealth!

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Originally posted by Mezzo Litro:
What's the matter? You didn't like Deniro's performance as the Creature?

Sometimes we watch that version for laughs - depending on how well the seniors are doing with their grades.

Now if you think that one is bad, look for the Randy Quaid version!!! Holy shnikies!!!

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Originally posted by gigabit:

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You would let a 15 year old watch A Clockwork Orange?

I watched A Clockwork Orange when I was 15 years old, and I am still deeply disturbed to this day.

Not me. "I see now what I've never seen before. I'm cured, praise God." Great movie, however not very many 15 year olds will get it. In the same vein is Slaughterhouse 5, a true classic.

Would you consider Trainspotting today's Clockwork Orange?

How about rochel rochel, a young women's' journey from milan to minx

The Hustler (1961): IMO, every character role was played impeccably by each actor. The constructs through which each individual interpreted reality and thus used to make every decision would make a good topic for discussion with a 15 year old. I found almost every personality intriguing. If attention is paid to the dialogue, there are abundant themes to discuss; made possible though, by great acting. It was not merely about the game of pool.

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Originally posted by GlennK:
How about rochel rochel, a young women's' journey from milan to minx

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How about rochel rochel, a young women's' journey from milan to minx

HILARIOUS!

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Originally posted by Foghorn Leghorn:

Ben Hur

Ahhh, nice call. My favorite movie of all time.

Two I've introduced my kids to this week:

My Favorite Year
Zorro: The Gay Blade

'Miracle', 'The Pursuit of Happiness', 'The Peaceful Warrior'.

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Originally posted by Mezzo Litro:
Would you consider Trainspotting today's Clockwork Orange?

I don't think so. Trainspotting was ok but Clockwork is way better.

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Originally posted by latour67:
when you review your life, it was better to be happy, content, and loved than to have the many meaningless possessions provided by wealth!

That's funny. I find happiness, contentment and being loved a distraction from having many meaningless possessions provided for by wealth!!

Grand Canyon

Grand Theft Parsons

Cliff
Will work for wine

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Originally posted by Dom'n'Vin'sDad:

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Originally posted by gigabit:
A great movie and a classic piece of literature:

To Kill A Mockingbird

Gregory Peck's portrayal of Atticus Finch is one of the greatest, IMO, performances in cinema history.

A story which teaches tolerance, understanding, and dignity.

Sorry gigabit, but I must disagree. While Peck's performance might be great, the movie does not do near enough justice to the novel. Even my freshmen are able to figure that out....

Ah, the classic error of comparing a movie to a book. It's like seeing a sunset and a painting of a sunset and saying the painting doesn't do it justice. Film and books are separate media, judge them separately. I hope you aren't teaching this sophomoric approach to freshman.

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Originally posted by Mr Cabernet:
Ah, the classic error of comparing a movie to a book. It's like seeing a sunset and a painting of a sunset and saying the painting doesn't do it justice. Film and books are separate media, judge them separately. I hope you aren't teaching this sophomoric approach to freshman.

First, it isn't a "classic error". Secondly, it isn't a "sophomoric approach". Do you have a grasp of the California State English-Language Arts Content Standards (specifically Analysis and Evaluation of Oral and Media Communications - section 1.14)? Did I really just cite a state standard?!?!?

When a movie is based on a novel or play, it is absolutely appropriate to compare the two. How do you see the hypocrisy of Aunt Alexandra if she does not appear in the movie? What about the fire at Miss Maudie's house? What about Miss Caroline and Burris Ewell?

I suppose that you liked "Field of Dreams"....

In film classes in college, "Mockingbord" was often cited as an excellent adaption.

Thought of other good ones:

"Harold and Maude"

That teenage dark humor still rings true

"The Day the Earth Stood Still"

One of the best 50s sci-fi movies with a great message

"Pleasantville"

And a great movie even if they show it to death now....

"A Christmas Story" - "Some men are Baptists, others Catholics; my father was an Oldsmobile man."

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Originally posted by Purple Teeth:
Porn!

Hmmm. It took 22 posts to get to this.

This is a far classier board than others I frequent.

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Originally posted by Tim Fish:

And a great movie even if they show it to death now....

"A Christmas Story" - "Some men are Baptists, others Catholics; my father was an Oldsmobile man."

You're indeed correct that they show it to death but it's still a classic!

I love the line from Ralphie talking about his father:

"... who in the heat of battle could weave a tapestry of profanity that as far as anyone knows is still hanging in the air somewhere over Lake Michigan"

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Originally posted by Dom'n'Vin'sDad:

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Originally posted by Mr Cabernet:
Ah, the classic error of comparing a movie to a book. It's like seeing a sunset and a painting of a sunset and saying the painting doesn't do it justice. Film and books are separate media, judge them separately. I hope you aren't teaching this sophomoric approach to freshman.

First, it isn't a "classic error". Secondly, it isn't a "sophomoric approach". Do you have a grasp of the California State English-Language Arts Content Standards (specifically Analysis and Evaluation of Oral and Media Communications - section 1.14)? Did I really just cite a state standard?!?!?

When a movie is based on a novel or play, it is absolutely appropriate to compare the two. How do you see the hypocrisy of Aunt Alexandra if she does not appear in the movie? What about the fire at Miss Maudie's house? What about Miss Caroline and Burris Ewell?

I suppose that you liked "Field of Dreams"....

Sophmoric--"Exhibiting great immaturity and lack of judgment" Seems like reviewing a movie with such a simple approach--not as good as a book--is exactly the definition of sophmoric. This is a classic error in film comments that is made by a large portion of the general public, not by any real film critics nor those that think about film at less than a superficial level.

"Do you have a grasp of the California State English-Language Arts Content Standards (specifically Analysis and Evaluation of Oral and Media Communications - section 1.14)?" Wow! Where exactly is CA is regard to national education standards--I believe in the lower 25% (Perhaps lower).

You probably thought that Crash was a good movie.

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Originally posted by Tim Fish:
In film classes in college, "Mockingbord" was often cited as an excellent adaption.

My point is I don't care if it's a good adaptation or not. I think it's a great movie. Is There Will Be Blood a great adaptation of Oil? No, I think it's a very good movie. And so on.

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Originally posted by Mr Cabernet:
You probably thought that Crash was a good movie.

I found Crash very entertaining. Why didn't you like it oh wise one?