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Classic Film Recommendations

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Hiccupiscal · 15/07/2020 18:26

So, over the weekend during a particularly horrible hangover i watched 3 Audrey Hepburn films - Breakfast at Tiffany's, Roman Holidays & Sabrina and i loved them all.
Such a change from the usual modern mindnumbing, cringe films I watch.

Followed it up the next day with 'Jane Eyre'

Really enjoyed that too.

....so now im looking for anymore 'classic' film recommendations? Bonus points if i can access them through NOW tv/Netflix..

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HunkyPunk · 17/07/2020 15:03

The Wilmslow Boy

Great typo! The remake of 'The Winslow Boy' set in Cheshire Grin

Mumtumwobble · 17/07/2020 15:18

I love the Elizabeth Taylor version of Little Women.

Strugglingtodomybest · 17/07/2020 16:00

I still get chills when I see large groups of birds, after Hitchcock's The Birds.

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NanTheWiser · 17/07/2020 17:54

Anything with Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau,
Plaza suite
California suite
The odd couple
And many more.

Elderflower14 · 18/07/2020 14:03

Just remembered another one... To Catch A Thief..
Cary Grant and Grace Kelly together... Beautiful costumes and scenery...

Ihopeyourcakeisshit · 18/07/2020 14:07

I'd like to throw, In the Heat of the night into the mix.

Ihopeyourcakeisshit · 18/07/2020 14:11

@NanTheWiser we love The odd couple and if anyone in our house is coming down with a cold we start doing the Jack Lemmon "phnah phnah" sinus scene.
I never tire of watching it. Grin

Hiccupiscal · 18/07/2020 19:24

Well unfortunately, we had friends turn up last night which ruined my evening in bed classic film night!
So tonight it will be "The birds" and I shall update with what I think in due course.
I cant wait Grin

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InTheCludgie · 18/07/2020 21:04

Hope you enjoy The birds OP, I love a Hitchcock film and Rear Window is my favourite. I grew up watching classic films as my dad was a huge fan, he loved Doris Day in particular and I would recommend The Thrill of It All, also starring James Garner

Hiccupiscal · 19/07/2020 21:32

Hello classic film fans.

Watched "The Birds" last night.... enjoyed it but only in a 'that was OK, type of way" I enjoyed the classic cinematography of it all, but the ending left me with more questions than answers, and that always drives me a little mad, and leaves me feeling unsatisfied...

Tonights film is 1952's "The Quiet Man"

Keep the recommendations coming in!

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Ohsuchaperfectday · 19/07/2020 21:40

Love all these, the barefoot contessa?

aurora12digits · 19/07/2020 21:50

Well if you are watching The Birds and The Quiet Man, try Papermoon. Not as old but worth the watch.

Bloodybridget · 19/07/2020 21:58

Old Agatha Christie films with Margaret Rutherford in the title role, she was so funny.

Aurorie11 · 20/07/2020 21:56

@Hiccupiscal what did you think to the Quiet Man? I love it

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