Scott Miller Wrote:I know Maggers likes it as well, so I'll throw Dick into the worthy pile of political films.
ROFL! I love that movie. "Dick" is one of the funniest political films, ever. Thanks for reminding me, Scott. I tend to think only of serious movies when someone mentions political films.
Reading is freedom.
The mind soars, no earthly cares,
no limitations.
A Maggers Haiku, 2005
Years ago my mother used to say to me... "In this world, Elwood, you can be oh so smart or oh so pleasant."
Well, for years I was smart.
I recommend pleasant.
You may quote me.
Elwood P. Dowd
Maggers Wrote:ROFL! I love that movie. "Dick" is one of the funniest political films, ever. Thanks for reminding me, Scott. I tend to think only of serious movies when someone mentions political films.
Hoose aboot THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING! THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING! (An' Ah got no tahm fer sidewindin', shapeshiftin' Commie bastards, but Gawdamn, thet was a fun flick.)
Bluesman Mike Lindner Wrote:I don't know if the gang would consider this a political flick, but I think it is: THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL.
If we're going to go that loose, I'll say, The Man Who Shot Liberty Vallance. They don't come any better than John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart.
t4terrific Wrote:If we're going to go that loose, I'll say, The Man Who Shot Liberty Vallance. They don't come any better than John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart.
A great, great flick. "That's my steak, Liberty--pick it up!" And you're right--it's an examination of the political process.
Crimson Tide and The Hunt for Red October
How could I forget those two movies?! They exactly indicated "War = Politics".
How could I forget those two movies?! They exactly indicated "War = Politics".
Going back a few years:
Dr. Strangelove
Seven Days in May
Mr. Smith goes to Washington (Jimmy Stewart)
Dr. Strangelove
Seven Days in May
Mr. Smith goes to Washington (Jimmy Stewart)
The Manchurian Candidate: Lawrence Harvey, Frank Sinatra, Angela Lansbury, The Old Inspector from Barney Miller and another great performance by Henry Silva (he can be so evil in so many nationalities, years ago when I first read The Tomb, I pictured him as Kusum)
"Think for yourself and question authority" Leary
By the way, How are things in your town?
Yes! The Manchurian Candidate. One of the best. Angela Lansbury as the Evil Mommy!
Keith the Elder Wrote:The Manchurian Candidate: Lawrence Harvey, Frank Sinatra, Angela Lansbury, The Old Inspector from Barney Miller and another great performance by Henry Silva (he can be so evil in so many nationalities, years ago when I first read The Tomb, I pictured him as Kusum)
I agree on "The Manchurian Candidate," without a doubt.
And Henry Silva! Yes, to him, too! I also pictured him as Kusum when I first read "The Tomb" decades ago.
Reading is freedom.
The mind soars, no earthly cares,
no limitations.
A Maggers Haiku, 2005
Years ago my mother used to say to me... "In this world, Elwood, you can be oh so smart or oh so pleasant."
Well, for years I was smart.
I recommend pleasant.
You may quote me.
Elwood P. Dowd
Water http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090297/ - one of my favourite Michael Caine movies.