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[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Fair enough. I doubt you'd like it anyway.

Reverse psychology, eh...

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

I've never seen it. It has had zero appeal for me in the past and I chalked it up to be a 'boring courtroom drama' sort of film writing it off completely (I think that episode from The Simpsons with Mel Gibson ruined my desire to even attempt the film in my younger years! )

Seeing it on so many lists has certainly made me a little more interested in seeking it out... I may have to add it to the pile.

You should. It is incredibly powerful with arguably James Stewart's finest performance at the head of a brilliant ensemble cast including Claude Rains and Jean Arthur and tight, moving writing by Sidney Buchman all brought to life by Frank Capra's deft direction.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

Reverse psychology, eh...

No not at all. I don't recall you raving much over Capra on the forum in the past.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

No not at all. I don't recall you raving much over Capra on the forum in the past.

Well for what it's worth, I really like both Arsenic and Old Lace and It's a Wonderful Life.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

Well for what it's worth, I really like both Arsenic and Old Lace and It's a Wonderful Life.

Well this is better than both in my opinion.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

Well for what it's worth, I really like both Arsenic and Old Lace and It's a Wonderful Life.

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Well this is better than both in my opinion.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is better than Arsenic and Old Lace (and others such as You Can't Take It with You, Mr Deeds Goes to Town, Meet John Doe), but It's a Wonderful Life is Capra's masterpiece.

[6566329]

This is a tricky one. As much as I really enjoy political movies, I don't tend to watch them more than the one time. Lots on other lists I've not seen, so getting some good homework out of this.

1. In the Loop (2009)
2. JFK (1991)
3. Bloody Sunday (2002)
4. The Ides of March (2011)
5. Good Night and Good Luck (2005)
6. Richard III (1995)
7. The Contender (2000)
8. Thirteen Days (2000)
9. Salvador (1986)
10. Green Zone (2010)

[keirarts]

Surprised no love for Costa Gravas Z. I highly recommend it.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by keirarts

Surprised no love for Costa Gravas Z. I highly recommend it.

It's on my long list which I'm trying to reduce to 10.

[Demoncrat]

The Parallax View
Crimes Of The Future
Hidden Agenda
Defence Of The Realm
THX 1138
Colossus: The Forbin Project
ZPG
The Rise & Rise Of Michael Rimmer
In The Loop
Triumph Of The Will