Henry V / Kenneth Branagh
Branagh made Shakespeare popular, at least movie-popular, and his most popular production was his version of Henry V. I love it and have watched it dozens of times. The musical score is as good as the movie.
The Godfather / Francis F. Coppola
It is still the best of the three Godfather movies in every way. The development of the plot and characters leaves me spellbound. I don't know why more directors don't imitate the method of suspense-building.The Blues Brothers / John Landis
Jake and Elwood. Belushi and Akroyd, plus, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, and a weapon-toting Carrie Fisher. "We're on a mission from Godt." Great music, too, obviously.
Oh Brother, Where Art Thou / Coen Brothers
I have talked about this movie before. The music is as good as the movie.
Goldfinger / Thunderball / Guy Hamilton
Sean Connery in all his double-entendre finest. I rarely watch them from start to finish but when some TV station has a Bond weekend I'll always look for these two.Lawrence of Arabia / David Lean
I just can't get enough of this movie. Is there a better actor than Peter O'Toole?
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Rudy & Steel Magnolias. I've seen clips of Henry V but not the whole thing. I'll have the Netflix it.
Jennifer --- Many people consider Steel Magnolias their favorite movie of all time. I have never seen it, I am afraid. I have seen Rudy, several times.
Henry V is a great story, based on fact, of course, the details of which are still discussed today, 600 years later. I saw a C-Span "moot court" last week debating the post war actions of Henry.
Before you know it you're at Henry VIII, Catherine of Aragorn and the beginning of a divided Church.
As always, thanks for commenting.
The BBC Brideshead Revisited; Deer Hunter; Babette's Feast; The Stars Wars movies
Babette's Feast -- Yes.
Brideshead --- not so much
Deer Hunter -- Yo no se.
Star Wars -- yes, I agree, they can be rewatched a lot.
Yay to Babette's Feast, which I own :) And to the musical question "is there a better actor than Peter O'Toole?", two words for you: (1)Sean, and (2)Connery. But I will cheerfully agree to put Mr. O'Toole in my top 10.
Lynn -- I accept your suggestion about Mr. Connery.
Technically, O'Toole is a better actor, but who likes being technical.
What a great topic! I wish I had thought of it!
Just Me -- Thanks, feel free to steal any ideas seen here. They are all stolen from someone else, anyway.
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