Movies that you watch over and over again

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This forum discussion centers on movies and TV episodes that individuals enjoy watching repeatedly, often citing personal favorites and reasons for their rewatchability. Key titles mentioned include "Casablanca," "Groundhog Day," "Dr. Strangelove," and various works by directors like Alfred Hitchcock and Quentin Tarantino. Participants share insights on the emotional and nostalgic connections to these films, as well as the enjoyment derived from humor and complex narratives. The conversation highlights a diverse range of genres, from classic cinema to modern comedies and science fiction.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with classic films such as "Casablanca" and "Dr. Strangelove."
  • Understanding of film genres, including science fiction, comedy, and westerns.
  • Knowledge of directors like Alfred Hitchcock and Quentin Tarantino.
  • Awareness of the cultural significance of films and their impact on audiences.
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  • Explore the filmography of Alfred Hitchcock for recurring themes and styles.
  • Analyze the narrative structure of Quentin Tarantino's films, focusing on nonlinear storytelling.
  • Research the evolution of science fiction cinema, particularly films from the 1950s and 1960s.
  • Investigate the cultural impact of classic films on modern cinema and audience expectations.
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Film enthusiasts, cinephiles, and anyone interested in understanding the emotional resonance of movies and TV shows that stand the test of time.

  • #91
Klystron said:
IDK. I cannot stomach Gunter Grass, never watched the film.
I keep thinking he must have had something important to say, but,... (sigh).
Klystron said:
Anna Paquin always turns in brava performances
Yeah, I'd watch Anna Paquin in just about anything. It surprises/(disappoints?) me though, how tiny many famous actors are. Well, compared to me anyway. When I occasionally see them in real life I have to stifle a laugh. :oldwink:
Klystron said:
Maybe next time I watch Kaptain-Lieutenant survives the war?
I'll say nothing,... nuh...thing... (can't really do a Sgt Schultz impersonation without the voice.)
 
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  • #92
Seventy-five years old and I just got around to watching High Noon?! What else have I been missing?
 
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  • #93
Bystander said:
Seventy-five years old and I just got around to watching High Noon?! What else have I been missing?
Shane?
 
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  • #94
PeroK said:
Shane?
Cannot gag down Ladd; ever wonder where/why/how/who thinks TC can play Jack Reacher?
 
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  • #95
Bystander said:
[...] who thinks TC can play Jack Reacher?
TC, of course, and most of the Church of Scientology when TC is in the room. o0)
 
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  • #96
strangerep said:
TC, of course, and most of the Church of Scientology when TC is in the room. o0)
I like TC One has to push past the culty stuff same with John Travolta
I hated Top Gun and the early stuff but he has been in some great films.
Born on the 4th July
Rain man
Vanilla Sky
A few good men - one of my all time faves
Collateral
Jack Reacher (I haven't read the book - Bruce Lee was small)
Edge of tomorrow (fun!)
Knight and day (lots of fun!)
War of the worlds...
 
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  • #97
Bystander said:
Cannot gag down Ladd; ever wonder where/why/how/who thinks TC can play Jack Reacher?
The guy they have in the series is huge. Alan Ritchson is 6' 4" and about 235 lbs and in great shape.
Good reviews for series one.
 
  • #98
pinball1970 said:
I like TC One has to push past the culty stuff same Ruth John Travolta
I hated Top Gun and the early stuff but he has been in some great films.
Born on the 4th July
Rain man
Vanilla Sky
A few good men - one of my all time faves
Collateral
Jack Reacher (I haven't read the book - Bruce Lee was small)
Edge of tomorrow (fun!)
Knight and day (lots of fun!)
War of the worlds...
Concur, although I really like "Top Gun" despite the film's flaws. I would like to watch the recent "Top Gun" sequel if only to see TC reunite with Val Kilmer, now effectively mute due to illness.

First watched TC as a minor character in the original production of S.E. Hinton's teen novel "Outsiders". Cruise showed major promise as an actor among a stellar cast. "Risky Business" featured a fun energetic TC performance. His Ethan Hunt character in "Mission Impossible" film series remains memorable particularly for the great self-performed stunts and Cruise's intent serious expression.
 
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  • #99
Klystron said:
great self-performed stunts
Danny Trejo won't do his own stunts now that he's "big" box office; he gets hurt, the whole crew's out of work, and he's not comfortable letting his ego get in the way of other people's livings.
 
  • #100
Klystron said:
"Risky Business" featured a fun energetic TC performance.
Was TC in "Risky Business"?? I only remember Rebecca de Mornay. :oldwink:
 
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  • #101
PeroK said:
Shane?

I always had a soft spot for Support You're Local Sherif. The role was made for James Garner.

Thanks
Bill
 
  • #102
Shawshank Redemption,
Jacob's Ladder,
I still force myself to watch Pink Floyd - The Wall every few years to remind myself of how different things were in the 1980's.
 
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