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Last night, having recorded it during the week, i started watching Caddyshack for the first time in years.
Well over the top, but just wonderful. Now that i study these things more closely, I am particularly impressed with the crisp characters, even in a slapstick. They all stand out and create the opportunities to have the humour play off them.
So...
What old favourite film do you remember stumbling across?
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I remember watching Empire of the Sun a good 5 or so years ago (before I actually cared about writing/who made the film) and thinking how much I enjoyed it.
Recently, I watched it again and just the whole feel was a lot different. Actually acknowledging that the writer wrote these powerful scenes and then the swift directing by Spielberg.
It's hard for me to say. I make it a habit to revisit a lot of my old favorites every so often. The last time I remember REALLY rediscovering a film was in 7th grade with Superman.
Since then, I suppose a lot of Spielberg's are on the list. 1941 might qualify. Great cast, fun story, fun gags. I love all the scenes with Slim Pickens. All the Jaws throwbacks are fun, too, from the opening scene w/ Susan Blacklinie and Lorraine Gary and Murray Hamilton in the cast.
"I remember a time of chaos. Ruined dreams. This wasted land. But most of all, I remember The Road Warrior. The man we called 'Max'."
After the success of The Exorcist, Blatty was determined to film his novel. It was released in 1980 and promptly disappeared into obscurity.
However, a 1986 theatrical re-release resulted in a home video debut. And that's when I saw it. The film definitely influenced this teenager.
It never ceases to amaze me, no matter when I see it. And I catch new things almost every time I watch it. It's one of those films you want to share with friends. Watch how they react to this provocative tale. I hope one day it's remastered for BluRay.
And speaking of BluRay, I caught with two all-time faves of mine recently.
A stellar Criterion BluRay of this eternal classic was a great re-visit...
I have to agree with Harold... Life just isn't worth it without the Maudes of the world.
Regards, E.D.
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It's not so much a film I've rediscovered yet, but more of a film I want to rediscover. Bugsy Malone was an early childhood favourite of mine. I'm curious to see if I'd still enjoy it today
Can't say they're rediscovered classics but I've always had a soft spot for the old Jackie Chan movies. They were cheesy and the dubbing is hilarious but I loved them when I was growing up, especially:
Wheels on Meals.
And Police Story.
How about rediscovered films which you thought were great once but upon watching them again are actually horrendous and you can't believe you ever liked them.
80's classic "Maximum Overdrive" comes to mind for me.
I watched this a few weeks back for first time in many, many years and I couldn't believe how bad it really was and that's with the awesome AC/DC soundtrack and Stephen King writing and directing. It's great for a laugh if you're feeling blue though.
I remember when I was still in the single digits being up with my father at around three in the morning and watching the Princess Bride. At the time we both loved it but had no idea what the name of the movie was. Found it around eight years later and enjoyed it just the same. Something about movies in your childhood just brings you back to a certain place in time.
Could we talk about the opposite in this thread? In other words, films you thought were amazing back in the day but turned out to be absolute s hit?
Ernest Scared Stupid comes to mind. The fact that I ever found Ernest even remotely entertaining is embarrassing. I wanted to die in a ditch while I was watching it.
I hope Jim Varney is rotting in hell. Okay, maybe that was a bit harsh.
I am the sort that rarely revists a film once I have seen it, but sometimes I will sit down with the older kid and turn him on to a film I really liked when younger.
Like Albino, I find most of my fond memories kind of suck for a 19-year-old today. He ain't shy about letting me know, either. But I am redeemed by three oldies that still rated a "kick-ass" from a tough audience:
The Wall (blew him away; he bought the disc) Yellow Submarine (not as good as I remembered it, though) Heavy Metal (the original, not the dreadful sequel)
All are required viewing for any male approaching the age of 20.
And another South Australian film which kind of defies any attempt at classification but at the same time is a fantastic film is Bad Boy Bubby .
Hey Cornetto!
I did wrangle myself a copy of Bubby on Bluray to watch. It's a very difficult film to watch... but also fascinating!
Love the premise and the execution is staggering for the most part. But the bit with the cat, kinda put me into skim mode, I must admit.
Didn't hate Bubby for what he did, obviously he doesn't understand death. But it was a tad too real for me. Once Bubby starts exploring, I tuned back in and loved the bar concert!
Thanks for the recommend!
Regards, E.D.
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