Action & Adventure
Animation

Comedy
American Graffiti (1973)
Walt says it's always been one of his faves.

Blind Date (1987)
Gary says, "The laughs are continuous; every time you watch it
you will find new humors."

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
See below under Westerns

Chocolat (2000)
A fave of Rob.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
Walt says, "It helps to enjoy it if you've ever had teenagers."

Men in Black II (2002)
Walt says, "Another more recent fave of mine...with Will Smith and T L Jones.
Lots of laughs."

Moonstruck (1987)
A fave of Rob.

My Cousin Vinny I (1992)
A fave of Judy ER.

O, Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
A fave of Dewey.

The Party (1968)
Gary says, "Any Peter Sellers flick is plenty much fun, certainly the best comedic
talent of his time."

Revenge of the Nerds (1984)
Jan says, "Being a life-long nerd, I loved this! But of course,
NONE of OUR athletes or cheerleaders were like these jerks."

Sister Act I (1992)
Shirlene says, "I love anything with Whoopi Goldberg in it. Loved Sister Act II, too.)

The Sting (1973)
An All-Time Favorite of Jan, who pants for Redford and Newman,
and loves Scott Joplin's ragtime.

Documentary

Drama
A Star Is Born (1976)
A fave of Dicksy. This could also be classified "Romance."

Cool Hand Luke (1967)*
Like all of Paul Newman's wonderful movies, one of Jan's faves.

Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
A fave of Janean.

Field of Dreams (1989)
starring Kevin Costner
A fave of Dicksy.

Giant (1953)
with Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and James Dean
Rob says, "The script still holds up after all these years."

The Godfather I (1972)
Judy ER says, "Surely The Godfathers, I,2, and 3 are as close to Macbeth or the
other great tragedies as we in this era will ever get.
Is there ever a night when one of them isn't on TV?"

Invincible (2006)
Jan says, "A feel-good movie."

The Karate Kid (1984)
Jan says, "Pat Morita's character mentors a young boy so he can triumph with skill
and dedication over a dangerous bully. I loved it!"

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Ann L. says, "I feel passionately that every elected official (specially the feds)
should have to view this movie before taking office.  Russert was interviewing
some senator a couple of years ago and the guy had no clue about this movie.  Am
I living in a dream world?)

Network (1976)
Rob says, "This movie has disturbing parallels to our current situation."

Old Yeller (1957)
One of Dewey's favorites.

The Phantom of the Opera (2004)
Jan says, "Good for Valentine's Day."

Rain Man (1988)
A fave of Dicksy.

Spencer's Mountain (1963)
A fave of Mary Ann.
Was pre-cursor of The Waltons TV Series.

Thelma and Louise (1991)
Ann L. says, "My feel-good movie."

To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
Judy ER says, "I have read To Kill a Mockingbird over and over and never  
get tired of it.  Surely Harper Lee knew me (Scout) and my brother  
Jim (Jem)."

The Wind and the Lion (1975)
Ann L. says, "it is quite interesting how this movie made in the 70's  mimics what's
going on today...very entertaining..."

Wall Street (1987)
Rated R
"Greed is good" is the mantra for the evildoers in this movie, eerily appropriate
for these troubled economic times.

Family & Kids
A Christmas Story (1983)
An old favorite of Dewey's.

The Homecoming (1971)
Recommended by Mary Ann.

It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
"A Christmas classic

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Another Christmas classic

Foreign

Horror
Texas Chain-Saw Massacre (1971)
Rated R
Gary says, "Certainly the darkest of inflicted terror as it set a new standard for
taking a break from the action to get some popcorn."

Musicals
Footloose (1984)
George didn't exactly recommend this movie, but wrote that it was reminscent of
what happened with our senior prom. See exact quote at Musicals.

Mystery & Suspense
Performing Arts

Romance
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
A Favorite of Ann L.

Chocolat
A fave of Rob. See Comedy.

Dr. Zhivago (1965)
A favorite of Dicksy.

Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Also may be classified as Sci-Fi/Fantasy.
Judy PS says, "Depp is awesome. I love all of his movies and have most of them.
He is so versatile and I consider him 'best actor' in the business. I was in Barbados
on my cruise and that is where Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed. They still had
the pirate ships out in the harbor!"

Frida (2002)
Rated: R
Jan says, "Salma Hayek is the perfect 'wild thang.' The music, color, romance, and
Mexican history will make this movie hard to forget."

Gone With the Wind (1939)
Marie says, "This is my absolutely favorite movie. I watch at least once a year.")

Moonstruck (1987)
A fave of Rob.

The Notebook (2004)
A fave of Dicksy

Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
Also may be classified as Sci-Fi/Fantasy.
Perfect for The Class of '60
Rob writes, "This film was shot on location in our new home town...Petaluma,
California."

South Pacific (1958)
Romance, War
Rob sent a provocative article from The New York Times online about this
play/movie.

The Way We Were (1973)
One of Dicksy's faves.

Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Contact (1997)
Jan says, "This kept me on the edge of my seat. I loved it!"

The Thing (a.k.a. The Thing from Another World) (1951)
Dewey writes, "I believe that the movie that scared me more than any other was
The Thing. I have always liked sci-fi. I was in the third grade when I saw it, and I
saw Things in alleys  for months after that movie."

Special Interest

Sports & Fitness
Chariots of Fire (1981)
Jan says, "A timely movie as we approach the Olympics."

War
Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
Need to know if anyone recommends it

The Dirty Dozen (1967)
A Favorite of Ann L.

The Great Escape (1966)
A Favorite of Dewey

The Guns of Navarone (1961)
Ann L. says, "My most antsy film (I'm nervous anyway and what with the coffee,
it's worser)"

Patton (1970)
A Favorite of Walt

The Sand Pebbles (1966)
A Favorite of Dewey

Saving Private Ryan (1998)
A Favorite of Walt

Where Eagles Dare (1968)
A Favorite of Gary, who says, "Entertaining plot with evidence of Burton's talent
and Eastwood's demeanor."

Zulu (1964)
Gary says, "Intense movie based on factual events and real people."

Westerns
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
Jan says, "My all-time favorite movie. I see this as so much more than a mere
Western. It's a celebration of derring-do, joy, romance, living 'outside the box,' and
persistence in the face of sure annihilation. It's fabulous escapism at its best, it's
funny, and it's the source of 'Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head.' "

Dances With Wolves (1990)
A Favorite of Dicksy

Rio Bravo (1959)
Jan remembers the sizzle between Angie Dickinson and John Wayne, and Dean
Martin's mellow voice.

Shane (1953)
Dewey remembers, " 'Shane! Come back, Shane!'  That was a good western too.
When one was shot, he looked shot!"

The Unforgiven (1992)
Gary says, "The western matures. Good drama, too."
Favorite Movies of the Class of '60
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From Dicksy's June 15, 2008,
message:

As far as favorite movies: I
have a few.  Butch and
Sundance, of course.  Also,
The Sting, Castaway, A Star is
Born---the one with Streisand
and Kris K., Field of Dreams,
Dances with Wolves, Midnight
Express (not a very popular
movie as in a big hit money
maker), Rainman, Out of
Africa, The Way We Were, The
Notebook, Dr. Zhivago.  
Enough for movies.
From Gary June 9, 2008:
I'll toss my cinematic opines in
the wad ................

Comedy:
The Party with Peter Sellers
Any Peter Sellers flick is
plenty much fun, certainly the
best comedic talent of his
time.
Blind Date with Bruce Willis,
Kim Basinger, and John
Laroquette. The laughs are
continuous; every time you
watch it you will find new
humors.

Back when, I thought Abbott
and Costello were much
funnier than Martin and Lewis,
or Laurel and Hardy, or Ma
and Pa Kettle or the Marx
Bros or the Little Rascals.

War:
Where Eagles Dare with
Richard Burton and Clint
Eastwood. Entertaining plot
with evidence of Burton's
talent and Eastwood's
demeanor.

ZULU with Stanley Baker and
Michael Caine. Intense movie
based on factual events and
real people.

Tora, Tora, Tora deserves
some mention as a good
National Pride epic

Horror:
Texas Chain Saw Massacre by
Tobe Hooper. Certainly the
darkest of inflicted terror as it
set a new standard for taking
a break from the action to get
some popcorn.

The Evil Dead. Shock and awe
with bucu frights and brutal
violence.

Westerns:
The Unforgiven from Clint
Eastwood. The western
matures. Good Drama too.

Roy Rogers and Gabby Hayes
were the best at the old Hood
Theater. If you were 12 or less
about a quarter got you
admittance, popcorn, a coke
and a candy bar.
_____________

I'll give special accolades and
recommendations for films by
Stanly Kubrick. 8 of his last 9
films are well worth watching
again. (I'm omitting Barry
Lyndon as boring.)

Spartacus
Lolita
Dr. Strangelove or: How I
Learned to Stop Worrying and
Love the Bomb
2001, A Space Odyssey
A Clockwork Orange
The Shining
Full Metal Jacket
Eyes Wide Shut
Reviews and photos for the
titles in red appear on the
appropriate genre pages.
Others will be placed as time
permits. Thanks, guys!---Jan
May 13 from Janean:
Favorite old movies have to
include Fiddler on the Roof,
every movie collection must
contain Casablanca!  Also,
Doctor Zhivago!!  (Swoon),
plus any John Wayne
movies...Rooster Cogburn and
The Cowboys are a good start!