Movies aren't something I talk about a lot on the blog, but I really love watching them,especially old films. They are just so comfortable for me; I'm not a fan of action movies or violence in movies and special effects usually don't blow me away, so this era of movies is perfect for me. The actors and actresses are all so beautiful and I love the humor. So here is a list of ten of my favorite classic movies, that I highly recommend you check out this summer.
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1. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes-- Staring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell
This is a hilarious movie with great music, and Monroe is absolutely stunning in this film, it is impossible to take your eyes off of her.
2. Breakfast at Tiffany's-- Staring Audrey Hepburn
Duh! I don't even know how many times I have seen this movie.
3. The Seven Year Itch-- Staring Marilyn Monroe
Another super funny movie- and so iconic!
4. Rear Window-- Starring Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly
This is one of my favorite Hitchcock's and its really thrilling. Plus I love Jimmy Stewart.
5. Charade-- Staring Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant
This is thrilling, suspenseful, unpredictable, funny and has the most beautiful man in all of history in it, Cary Grant.
6. Casablanca-- Staring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman
Again. duh! I will never tire of this movie
7. It's a Wonderful Life-- Staring Jimmy Stewart
My mom and I watch this one every Christmas, and I still cry. I just love this movie so much!
8. Some Like it Hot- Staring Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemon, and Tony Curtis
This movie always cracks me up. Monroe is a great comedy actress.
9. Barefoot in the Park-- Staring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda
Do you remember the show Dharma and Greg? He was an uptight lawyer and she was a hippie and they got married? Well this is the movie that the show is based off of. Plus, Robert Redford is too beautiful for this world.
10. The Big Sleep-- Staring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall
The over-the-top drama of this one sucked me in, and I loved every minute of this crime noir film. I want to watch more crime films for this era, and Bogart is a great actor for these tough guy roles.
So, what are some of your favorite classics movies?
Great topic! You can't go wrong with any of these movies! Rear Window is one of my favorite Hitchcock movies, too. One of my others is Strangers on a Train - have you seen that one before? I actually have the Charade soundtrack - and I listen to it all the time. Some Like It Hot is easily my favorite movie with Monroe - it's hilarious! As much as I love The Big Sleep, have you seen Murder, My Sweet with Dick Powell as Marlowe - I think I kind of prefer his performance. You can't go wrong with Double Indemnity and the Maltese Falcon either. :)
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Oh! Thanks for the recommendations! I'm going to write them all down. I haven't seen The Maltese Falcon, but it is very high on my list. I usually wait until Barnes and Nobel has their 50% off classic movies sale and pick them up then.
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Very good idea! I hope you get to see them. :)
DeleteI haven't watched a lot of classic movies, I definitely need to rectify that! Starting with Breakfast at Tiffany's! My TTT
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I think I should attempt to see more of these old classics. I am so haphazard about the movies I look at. My TTT
ReplyDeleteI highly recommend everything on this list (obviously)!
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Great topic, Mallory! :D I love Rear Window, I think it might be my favourite of Hitchcock's movies. I'm ashamed to say I've never seen It's A Wonderful Life; every Christmas I mean to watch it, but somehow it's always passed me by. I'll have to make sure I watch it this year!
ReplyDeleteYou have to watch it! It's so good, and Jimmy Stewart is so cute! Rear Window definitely at me on the edge of my seat, that's for sure.
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I love your topic for this week! Such a great choice of films, I love so many of these! You can't go wrong with one of the classics.
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I always turn to these films when I need a pick-me-up!
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What a great topic! You know, I love Cary Grant. He was the best. So suave and charming and funny too. Have you seen Operation Petticoat? Love that movie. And My Favorite Wife. I could go on and on. :-)
ReplyDeleteYes! Love Cary Grant! I haven't seen those two yet, but I also love An Affair to Remember!
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Oh, my favorite classic movie so far is Modern Times with Charloie Chaplin. It had me bent over laughing! But I do need to watch more. :) I also love Gaslight and All About Eve.
ReplyDeleteAll About Eve is in my Netlfix que, I plan to watch it this summer, glad to hear you loved it!
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ReplyDeleteI like the Marilyn Monroe films too!! How to Marry A Millionaire is one of my favorites.
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I love all of her films- that one included! Don't Bother to Knock is great too.
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I haven't seen all his films yet, but I have really loved what I have seen so far. North by Northwest is a great Hitchcock too!
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