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Post by mszanadu on Mar 20, 2017 20:53:11 GMT
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Post by BATouttaheck on Mar 20, 2017 21:01:11 GMT
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Post by mszanadu on Mar 20, 2017 21:11:54 GMT
An excellent list indeed here Bat Outtaheck thanks so much for sharing these and for your reply    . |
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Post by dunshine on Mar 20, 2017 21:39:57 GMT
At the top of my list would have to be "The Shining" (Kubrick's version). I would characterize that as a classic. Another favorite, more along the lines of a contemporary classic, would be Dean Koontz's "Intensity": en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intensity_(film)I don't remember it being a miniseries, though it says it is. /s/Dunshine |
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Post by mszanadu on Mar 20, 2017 22:04:35 GMT
At the top of my list would have to be "The Shining" (Kubrick's version). I would characterize that as a classic. Another favorite, more along the lines of a contemporary classic, would be Dean Koontz's "Intensity" : en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intensity_(film)I don't remember it being a miniseries, though it says it is. /s/Dunshine Hello there again dunshine !  Those are 2 excellent film choices also  . Kubrick certainly had some memorable films indeed . The Shining 1980 was and still is a fan favorite to most . Dean Koontz's Intensity 1997 was also a really good movie . It almost seemed like it wasn't a TV Movie - but surprisingly it was . Thanks so much dunshine for your reply . |
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Post by koskiewicz on Mar 20, 2017 22:15:32 GMT
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
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Post by neurosturgeon on Mar 20, 2017 22:18:22 GMT
My favorite is James Hilton:
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Lost Horizon
Random Harvest
Rage in Heaven
He also did original works for the screen.
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Post by BATouttaheck on Mar 20, 2017 22:21:36 GMT
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Any version in particular ? There have been so many. The Disney Animated Alice in Wonderland (1951) was my first Alice experience. The Bread and Butterflys tickled my fancy as a kid (for reasons still unknown). |
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Post by mszanadu on Mar 20, 2017 22:27:27 GMT
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Which classic movie version was your favorite based on this legendary writer koskiewicz ? |
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Post by mszanadu on Mar 20, 2017 22:31:02 GMT
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Any version in particular ? There have been so many. The Disney Animated Alice in Wonderland (1951) was my first Alice experience. The Bread and Butterflys tickled my fancy as a kid (for reasons still unknown). It's been awhile since I have watched the Disney version Bat Outtaheck but I do remember it was a real good one . |
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Post by mszanadu on Mar 20, 2017 22:41:58 GMT
My favorite is James Hilton: Goodbye, Mr. Chips Lost Horizon Random Harvest Rage in Heaven He also did original works for the screen. I just checked out Wikipedia on all of these films and the writer too . Some excellent choices on your list here neurosturgeon thanks so much for sharing these and for your reply . |
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Post by mikef6 on Mar 21, 2017 1:53:22 GMT
O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) practically invented the surprise or twist ending in his many short stories.
Although most of his stories were set in early 20th century New York City, he also wrote several taking place in the 19th century southwest. His story “The Caballero’s Way” introduced the Cisco Kid and was made into an “A” picture: In Old Arizona (1928) which won Warner Baxter the Best Actor Oscar in only the second year of that award.
O. Henry’s Full House (1952) dramatized 5 of O’Henry’s stories: The Clarion Call, The Cop and the Anthem (with Charles Laughton), The Gift Of The Magi (still a Christmas favorite), The Ransom Of Red Chief, and the ultimate tear jerker, The Last Leaf.
The wonderful Indian film Bombai Ka Babu (Man From Bombay) (1960) is a mash-up of two excellent stories: A Double-Dyed Deceiver (a masterful but virtually unknown southwest story) and A Retrieved Reformation (a pretty famous story).
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Post by mszanadu on Mar 21, 2017 2:49:37 GMT
I have to go with Bat and choose John Steinbeck, though my list would be a little different. The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
East of Eden (1955)
Of Mice and Men (1939)
The Pearl (La Perla) (1947)
to a lesser degree:
The Moon is Down (1943)
Tortilla Flat (1942)
A Medal for Benny (1945)
and the two original screenplays: Viva Zapata (1952)
Lifeboat (1944)and a couple of tv works: East of Eden (1981) mini-series www.imdb.com/title/tt0083409/?ref_=nm_flmg_wr_11The Harness (1971) TV movie www.imdb.com/title/tt0067184/?ref_=nm_flmg_wr_19I'm still waiting for good adaptations of The Red Pony and Cannery Row. Oh I remember that TV Mini-series East of Eden 1981 very well that was my actual discovery of actress Jane Seymour . Thanks so much spiderwort for your list and for your reply . |
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Post by BATouttaheck on Mar 21, 2017 2:52:40 GMT
Damon RunyonAdaptations of his stories include Guys and Dolls a singing and dancing Brando worth a look. Pocketful of MiraclesYoung Ann-Margret, Bette Davis as a bag lady and Glenn Ford as a gangster with a good heart. Little Miss Marker (1934)Shirley Temple. and a whole bunch more. Clicking the link to his name shows the filmography. "Runyon-esque" has become the term used to describe characters who resemble his rather odd creations.
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Post by BATouttaheck on Mar 21, 2017 3:03:13 GMT
mikef6 O Henry's Full HouseThe Cop and the Anthem is worth finding to see a very early appearance by Marilyn Monroe. Ransom of Red Chief. Fred Allen and Oscar Levant ... together ! Gift of the Magi is such a great story that it was even adapted for an episode of "The Honeymooners" Very enjoyable film. and the introduction is spoken by John Steinbeck !
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Post by mszanadu on Mar 21, 2017 3:32:33 GMT
Damon RunyonAdaptations of his stories include Guys and Dolls a singing and dancing Brando worth a look. Pocketful of MiraclesYoung Ann-Margret, Bette Davis as a bag lady and Glenn Ford as a gangster with a good heart. Little Miss Marker (1934)Shirley Temple. and a whole bunch more. Clicking the link to his name shows the filmography. "Runyon-esque" has become the term used to describe characters who resemble his rather odd creations. Excellent list selections here again Bat Outtaheck . I'm very familiar with " Guys and Dolls " and " Little Miss Marker " too both wonderful films indeed - totally agree here too . Thanks so much for the clickable info on all of these films also for these film recommendations as well . |
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Post by mszanadu on Mar 21, 2017 3:37:57 GMT
O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) practically invented the surprise or twist ending in his many short stories. Although most of his stories were set in early 20th century New York City, he also wrote several taking place in the 19th century southwest. His story “The Caballero’s Way” introduced the Cisco Kid and was made into an “A” picture: In Old Arizona (1928) which won Warner Baxter the Best Actor Oscar in only the second year of that award. O. Henry’s Full House (1952) dramatized 5 of O’Henry’s stories: The Clarion Call, The Cop and the Anthem (with Charles Laughton), The Gift Of The Magi (still a Christmas favorite), The Ransom Of Red Chief, and the ultimate tear jerker, The Last Leaf. The wonderful Indian film Bombai Ka Babu (Man From Bombay) (1960) is a mash-up of two excellent stories: A Double-Dyed Deceiver (a masterful but virtually unknown southwest story) and A Retrieved Reformation (a pretty famous story). Thanks so much mikef6 for your film recommendations and your reply too . |
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Post by gadolinium on Mar 26, 2017 22:29:00 GMT
To Have and Have Not was based on the novel by Hemingway and the script was casablancanised by Faulkner.
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Post by maxwellperfect on Mar 28, 2017 19:59:50 GMT
The Grapes of Wrath
Slaughterhouse Five
Catch-22
The Illustrated Man
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Post by mszanadu on Mar 28, 2017 20:22:00 GMT
To Have and Have Not was based on the novel by Hemingway and the script was casablancanised by Faulkner. This actually looks like a really good film and will definitely be looking out for this one on TCM as well . Thanks so much gadolinium for this movie recommendation and your reply . |
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