80's Movie May-rathon 2012!!!

[Osiris]

I really like film in general. I'd need you to give me your definition of 'classic', because I've found that differs for most people.

If by classics you mean films like:

Casablanca
The Maltese Falcon
Gone With The Wind
The Wizard of Oz
North by Northwest
Citizen Kane
Rebel Without A Cause
Red River
It's A Wonderful Life
etc
etc
etc

Yeah... I do. I'd also argue that there are definite classics on the list of films in the first post (and a few of the subsequent posts). I've always looked at a classic as a film that defines its genre perfectly and does it with a style and grace that other films don't and not just the age of the film. But, I'm a bit of a snob in that respect.

[yarri]

Oh I see your point you are correct there are classics I'll be more specific. What sort of classics do you enjoy or have you seen? I'm a huge John wayne fan. Have you seen The Quiet Man?

[Osiris]

No, I haven't. But I did really like Red River, She Wore A Yellow Ribbon, Angel and the Badman, War Wagon (I really loved that one), Rio Bravo, Chisum, Big Jake and The Shootist. I also really loved Clint Eastwood and Sergio Leone's Man With No Name movies (Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, A Fistful of Dollars, and For A Few Dollars More)! Not to mention the ultimate western comedy 'The Villain' with Schwarzenegger, Douglas and Paul Lynde in one of the funniest roles ever!

[yarri]

Those are all awesome awesome movies I've seen all of them but war wagon I'll have to see it
Have you seen Hatari?

[Osiris]

I have, but I was I think six or seven when I did, so I don't remember it very well and have no real opinion on it. My dad is a big fan of The Duke and I've sat and watched all sorts of movies with him. It may be one that I see again, like The Green Berets. I don't remember that one too clearly either.

[yarri]

do you have a favorite older actor?

[Osiris]

A favourite? Humphrey Bogart comes to mind, but really for just one film. The Maltese Falcon. And The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. And Casablanca. And The Big Sleep. And The African Queen. And The Caine Mutiny. And Key Largo.

[yarri]

Tremors 1 is good

[Osiris]

Not sure I want to wait until the middle of May to watch My Science Project.

[Osiris]

There's no better way to start off a marathon of 80s movies than one of the best John Cusack performances. He's such a fucking Lloyd. I enjoyed the hell out of Say Anything this evening. Really brought a good finish to a sub-par day.