Really? You've NEVER seen that Classic Film?

[laffite]

You didn't read carefully, Lawrence. I even termed "puerile" a misconception. did you read it at all or just the last sentence?

I read your entire post & agreed with Lawrence's response.
Your post comes across like you're baiting for an attack rather than participating in conversation.

I've never seen Top Gun nor any of the Harry Potter movies either.

The only reason I've seen The Shining & Lord Of The Rings is because of going into the wrong theater! Although The Shining scared me out of my mind, I became a huge Kubrick fan because of it.

Really? I'm not baiting anyone. I backed off from the the puerile thing, admitted that there are two members here who I respect that love horror movies, and that has changed my outlook about it. I expressed a desire to know a horror movie that I might enjoy. You misread me. And to do that is to color me ironic and sarcastic. That was not my intention at all. But I don't blame you. It was not a good post and I see that I am not communicating properly.

And what about all that 'theory' stuff. Was that baiting? That is all true, And that was the lead in to the notion that perhaps just the right movie could turn the tide for me. Is that baiting? The where are yoooo at the end was just fanciful not sarcasm.

[LawrenceA]

Well, I suppose this is now as good a place as any to finally admit that I have never actually watched any Marx Brothers movies.

(...and if you believe this, then you probably also believe there actually is a sanity clause, too)

[TikiSoo]

I expressed a desire to know a horror movie that I might enjoy. You misread me.

No, I did not misread you. I'm not going to get into an argument with you, but your request for a good "starter" horror movie was overshadowed by the rest of the post's negativity.

[LawrenceA]

I expressed a desire to know a horror movie that I might enjoy.

As I said before, it's quite likely that you won't find one that changes your overall opinion of the genre, and that's something you'd probably do better to accept. My emphasis on your "puerile" comment was also due to your past repeated similar statements about the genre, and more specifically, those that enjoy it.

Here's a list of older horror titles that you could try out that are less likely to have extreme content:

https://letterboxd.com/lawrencea/list/1 ... 1920-1969/

And here's a list of newer titles that may contain more "R-rated" material:

https://letterboxd.com/lawrencea/list/1 ... 0-present/

[laffite]

I expressed a desire to know a horror movie that I might enjoy.

As I said before, it's quite likely that you won't find one that changes your overall opinion of the genre, and that's something you'd probably do better to accept. My emphasis on your "puerile" comment was also due to your past repeated similar statements about the genre, and more specifically, those that enjoy it.

Here's a list of older horror titles that you could try out that are less likely to have extreme content:

https://letterboxd.com/lawrencea/list/1 ... 1920-1969/

And here's a list of newer titles that may contain more "R-rated" material:

https://letterboxd.com/lawrencea/list/1 ... 0-present/

Thanks, Lawrence. Appreciated.

I have bookmarked both links. I have seen a few of these.. Psycho and The Birds. Vampry '31 was underwhelming but that was a long time ago. I think it needed to be more scary if I recall right. I have seen Carrie, not remembering much. In my impoverished mind, these did not seem Horror, per se. I'm recalling that now, not at the time. And my "confession" I did like the original Dracula '31. Maybe I am not so hopeless after all. Ha.

[Sepiatone]

For me it's musicals. I generally avoid most, but there are a few I really like. But a few I've never seen because they never sounded interesting to me are;

BRIGADOON

FUNNY GIRL

OKLAHOMA

Sepiatone

[LawrenceA]

The Most Popular American Movie From Each Year (According to Letterboxd) That I Haven't Seen

1920 - The Mark of Zorro
1921 - The Sheik
1922 - Robin Hood
1923 - The Pilgrim
1924 - Girl Shy
1925 - Lady Windermere's Fan
1926 - Battling Butler
1927 - The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg
1928 - Show People
1929 - Lucky Star

1930 - Free and Easy
1931 - The Cheat
1932 - Jewel Robbery
1933 - Pilgrimage
1934 - The Count of Monte Cristo
1935 - The Good Fairy
1936 - Craig's Wife
1937 - Heidi
1938 - Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
1939 - The Flying Deuces

1940 - Arise My Love
1941 - Two-Faced Woman
1942 - The Moon and Sixpence
1943 - Girl Crazy
1944 - The Suspect
1945 - The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
1946 - Make Mine Music!
1947 - Dreams That Money Can Buy
1948 - The Big Clock
1949 - Shockproof

1950 - Treasure Island
1951 - The Tall Target
1952 - Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie
1953 - I Love Melvin
1954 - Naked Alibi
1955 - Wichita
1956 - Great Day in the Morning
1957 - The River's Edge
1958 - Terror in a Texas Town
1959 - No Name on a Bullet

1960 - The 3 Worlds of Gulliver
1961 - Too Late Blues
1962 - Gay Purr-ee
1963 - The Incredible Journey
1964 - Nothing But a Man
1965 - Who Killed Teddy Bear?
1966 - The Endless Summer
1967 - How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
1968 - Blackbeard's Ghost
1969 - Model Shop

1970 - Husbands
1971 - A New Leaf
1972 - What's Up Doc?
1973 - Jesus Christ Superstar
1974 - The Front Page
1975 - Cooley High
1976 - Mikey and Nicky
1977 - The Serpent's Egg
1978 - The Silent Partner
1979 - Hair

1980 - Times Square
1981 - My Dinner With Andre
1982 - Losing Ground
1983 - Born in Flames
1984 - Love Streams
1985 - Desert Hearts
1986 - Mala Noche
1987 - Can't Buy Me Love
1988 - Crossing Delancey
1989 - All Dogs Go to Heaven

1990 - Metropolitan
1991 - My Girl
1992 - The Muppet Christmas Carol
1993 - The Sandlot
1994 - Richie Rich
1995 - A Little Princess
1996 - Matilda
1997 - Anastasia
1998 - The Parent Trap
1999 - The Thomas Crown Affair

2000 - High Fidelity
2001 - Legally Blonde
2002 - Scooby-Doo
2003 - Freaky Friday
2004 - 13 Going on 30
2005 - The Pacifier
2006 - She's the Man
2007 - Alvin & the Chipmunks
2008 - The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
2009 - 17 Again

2010 - Despicable Me
2011 - Friends With Benefits
2012 - Wreck-It Ralph
2013 - Frozen
2014 - The Book of Life
2015 - Minions
2016 - Moana
2017 - Paddington 2
2018 - Love, Simon
2019 - Toy Story 4

2020 - Sonic the Hedgehog
2021 - Malcolm & Marie
2022 - Avatar: The Way of Water

[jimimac71]

This is an interesting thread.
I have not seen and avoid movies that will give me bad dreams.
I prefer movies that are fun. Suspense is good though.
I have to laugh up my sleeve at those who don't care for musicals.
Anyone who has not seen RV with Robin Williams should.
If I want to be frightened and depressed, there's always the Evening News.
Awakenings, also Robin Williams, is a wonderful film.

I like your avatar Sepiatone.
Imagine those who don't know what it is.

[LawrenceA]

I like your avatar Sepiatone.
Imagine those who don't know what it is.

I have no idea what it is.

[Masha]

laffite: Perhaps you might consider horror with no gore. I have been told that most men find: Anita Liberty (1997) to be quite horrific due to the primal fear of having a person such as that in their life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLHGzN-NBX0

TikiSoo: I understand well that the: "misunderstood child has special powers" schtick might not appeal to you. I will be sufficiently forward to suggest that you nevertheless watch: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) because it does not follow its type. It relies on personalities rather than special effects. The CGI blends in to such a degree that it becomes invisible and supports the scenes rather than being the dominant factor. It has also: Alan Rickman and: Maggie Smith which are two very good reasons to give any movie a try.

[jimimac71]

I like your avatar Sepiatone.
Imagine those who don't know what it is.

I have no idea what it is.

Well LawrenceA, I guess you aren't old enough for the discount at iHop, as I mentioned in the birthday thread.
Sepiatone probably won't mind if I jump in and tell you what it is.



I suspect many have not seen one of these either:



If someone says you can put a 3 inch CD in a slot load optical drive, do not listen.



Getting back on track, I have not seen ET.

This thread could prove embarrassing.

[LawrenceA]

Well LawrenceA, I guess you aren't old enough for the discount at iHop, as I mentioned in the birthday thread.
Sepiatone probably won't mind if I jump in and tell you what it is.

The phonograph I had used a little centerpiece that popped up as needed for different sized records. I never saw anyone use one of those.

I turned 123 on Sunday. This site had it listed as 100, but that's only because it wouldn't let me go back far enough to my actual birth year.

We don't have IHOP here, only Waffle House. If you ask for a senior special there, they stab you.

[TikiSoo]

Anyone who has not seen RV with Robin Williams should.

I like your avatar Sepiatone.
Imagine those who don't know what it is.

Thanks for the recommendations jimmy & Masha!

Sepiatone's avatar is the logo for our Music/Movies store Soundgarden (also location in FellsPoint Baltimore)
I actually play 45's on a 70's stereo inherited from my Aunt who had the best of everything!

[jimimac71]

Anyone who has not seen RV with Robin Williams should.

I like your avatar Sepiatone.
Imagine those who don't know what it is.

Thanks for the recommendations jimmy & Masha!

Sepiatone's avatar is the logo for our Music/Movies store Soundgarden (also location in FellsPoint Baltimore)
I actually play 45's on a 70's stereo inherited from my Aunt who had the best of everything!

Magnavox?

[scsu1975]

I turned 123 on Sunday.

Would you like to take over my "Now Playing 100 Years Ago" thread? I imagine you've seen most of those lost films.