Tuesday, February 2, 2010

My Lesson

Kay visited my desk the other day and handed me eight movies to improve my education, so I am here to provide the lesson plan for others. This is based on a four star rating system.

The Quiet Man
Who knew John Wayne could play a romantic hero? I found this movie humorous and enjoyable. The courtship in Ireland in contrast to American ideals is intriguing and the landscape beautiful to view.

Bell, Book, and Candle A humorous movie featuring Jimmy Stewart and witchcraft. A quick, fun romp.

Leave Her to Heaven Gene Tierney is terrifying in this movie. The lake scene alone deserves 3 stars.

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir I fell asleep. Some moments were cute, but I was disappointed that she lived alone for decades without love. How depressing!

Lady Eve Quick, cute, and humorous, except the hero was a little dumb.

My Man Godfrey Wonderful hilarious movie with many lovable yet quirky characters.

Queen Margot Subtitles and royal incest aside, this movie held me engrossed and though I knew how it would end, I still wished for a happy ending.

Babettes Feast I'm sorry this movie wasn't for me, though the meal scene made me hungry, but after watching her prepare the meal, ugh!

Peggy recommended:
Arsenic and Old Lace HILARIOUS! Cary Grant is wonderful in this movie.

4 comments:

SidneyKay said...

Sorry you didn't like Babettes Feast better...it's one of my favorites. Although, I really don't know what catagory of movies I'd fit it in. Gary Grant is one of my all time favorite actors. He can do it all. And Queen Margot has two actors who are on my ugly sexy list. They played the older and middle brothers. I have seen the guy that plays the older brother, and he cleans up rather nicely.

I'm keeping my eye on your movie education. Have you ever seen Rashomon? Could be a trick question.

SidneyKay said...

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Tammy D said...

Isn't The Quiet Man a stitch? I watched it a number of years ago on the recommendation of a friend. So un John Wayne-ish I could hardly believe my eyes.

Anonymous said...

Love The Quiet Man!

Becky