Film classics whilst in Quarantine

Love for classics.


Hey, guys so it's Thursday and I think we need to discuss films. Who doesn't like films I mean I grew up in a house with a man who collects film posters for crying out loud,  ( my father)  still to this day he enjoys receiving posters to add to his collection. I guess I'm just like my father in some ways. We both admire vintage pieces, like the record player my father gave me, a selection of CDs which included  Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Athlete, Foo Fighters and The Fray which I still enjoy listening to however I have added a couple more to my old school favourites. The best thing about living with my father was his taste in movies,  I always had something to watch. Over the years my love of films has grown from the many outstanding performances from great actors to the ongoing advancements in special effects however what makes a film for me would be the soundtrack, the music pulls you in when you least expect it. Using lord of the rings for an example The Two Towers in the finale. Either heading to the cinema to watch a new movie when it first gets released or watching in the comfort of your own home.  There is always a film for all different audiences, we can all relate to at least one film. Movies are great for our entertainment, helps allows us to feel different emotions, movies can inspire us in various ways and I really believe the film is art. 

I have a selection of movies that I  really want to talk about, some of my all-time favourite movies, depending on my mood, depends on the film I decide to watch. 




1.      the negotiator

I went into my fathers DVD collection one evening and found The Negotiator so decided to take it and I never did give it back " sorry dad"  15 years later and still have it on show as one of my 5 favourite films. The negotiator was released in 1998  and was set in Chicago, its Genre is an action thriller, with the two main characters being Samuel  L Jackson and Kevin Spacey as two hostage negotiators who delivered their performances extremely well. From the minute it started I was sitting on the edge of my seat due to the film starting at an incredibly  tense scene. I have watched movies throughout the years that have been slow at the beginning and has taken a while to fully immerse in but The Negotiator had me on the edge of my seat, You fall in love with Samual L Jackson character (Danny Roman)  because you feel bad for him, he's trying to prove his innocence as well as grieve for his best friend and partner. Great plot and they cast the best actors in my opinion. when an accused man who feels as though the only way to prove he is innocent to an awful crime is by committing other crimes to get the justice he deserves it eds with one man a lot of hostages and the hidden truth. (Directed by )F Gary Gary and( written by )James DeMonaco, Kevin Fox and F Gary Gary. It is definitely a must-watch if you have not already watched it. I think you will agree with me that it is a great film and deserves the mention on my post today. Its runtime is 141 minutes and rating is  15   for violence and language. The only thing I would say about it could be taken as a PRO or CON would be its the typical Hollywood ending. In my opinion, I was happy with this because he deserved the light at the end of the tunnel, so you chose if you think the ending is a PRO or a CON. 

2.     lethal  weapon 

Great series of films however I have to say my favourite would definitely be Lethal Weapon 4 Mel Gibson and Danny Glover work amazing together and again delivered an amazing performance in all 4 movies, Lethal Weapon was filmed mostly in Southern California and scened there famous car chase scene in Las Vegas. I also think Joe Pesci deserves to be mentioned who played the on-screen character ( Leo Getz) Joe brought so much energy and comedy to the film series, film 4 there was a scene that still to this day has me in fits of laughter with his funny one-liners. Lethal Weapon 4 was filmed in 1998. It's all about two partners in the police force who live in America. Been partners for many years and are more like family, both constantly talking about retiring and mention they are too old for this now, they find themselves and their loved ones targeted by mobsters who is led by Wah Sing Ku ( Jet Li) who is also amazing playing the bad guy in this movie. However, Mel Gibson, Danny Glover and Joe Pesci decide to take thing into there own hands before the gangsters get to there families. Action-packed movie with great  fight scenes all the way through, giggles and tears, rating at 18, I highly recommend all of the Lethal Weapons, Its a shame that this did not do better in the ratings, to be honest as it deserved more than what it did receive. 

3.   An American In Paris.

old school classic came to theatres Oct 4, 1951, and was available on disc in 1999, the runtime was 115 minutes.  An American in  Paris was in the genre Musical&performance and also had romance in as well. This classic was directed by Vincente  Minnelli and was written by Alan Jay Lerner and Vincente Minnelli. Gene Kelly is Jerry Mulligan who is American and an opportunist, he is living in Pris as a painter when he is spotted by a very wealthy woman Nina Foch as Milo Roberts when Jerry is displaying his paintings in Monmarte. She takes him back to her home and later on invites him to dinner however he realises its actually a date between them and declines, he tells Milo Roberts that he is not interested but she tells him she is only interested in his work. This is a great musical with some amazing songs and dance routine.  songs including " ill build a stairway to paradise" 
"I got rhythm" "nice work if you can't get it"  this is only some of the music taken from the film, Definitely romantic throughout this film, Jerry seems confused all the way through as he first declines Milos invite and then at the ball he kisses her, but then he tells Milo about he's feelings for someone else. I really enjoy this film every time I watch it. Gene Kelly and Nina Foch play their parts outstandingly and are definitely worth a watch.



 

 4.  pretty woman
The iconic song, fabulous clothes and a prostitute. the feel-good movie. I'm feeling unwell I will put this on and relax, after a break up I would put this on and eat ice cream. I have even managed to persuade my partner to cuddle on the sofa and watch this with me. I'm sorry but who doesn't sing along to the song when it comes on, I may even jump up, dance and sing along the to lyrics. " pretty woman, walking down the street" " pretty woman, the kind I like to meet" " pretty woman, I don't believe you, you're not the truth," " no one can look as good as you MERCY" sorry it had to be done. Julia Roberts and Richard Gere are amazing in this film, Julia Roberts as  ( Vivian Ward)  and Richard Gere as ( Edward Lewis). It was released in the UK, the year I was born 1990 on 1st June Gere is a rich entrepreneur who hires Roberts, a prostitute to stay with him at his penthouse and as a plus one attend social events. Trouble is, it doesn't take long before Gere falls for Roberts, this is truly the movie full of romance, Petty Woman was filmed in Los Angeles, California, Beverly Hills and inside the soundstages at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. I can't say a negative word about this movie, everyone wants to be Julia Roberts ( the fairy tale ) especially with the ending Gere arriving outside Roberts little apartment in a black Limo. With him hanging out of the top with a single rose planted inside of his mouth, Richard Gere then decides to climb out of the Limo and climbs the ladder until he reaches Julia Roberts THE END    oh and they kiss a lot, I nearly forgot that part. If you have not watched this movie, you need to, 2 incredible actors 1 amazing film. 

Do you have an all-time favourite film? have you seen either Pretty woman, Lethal Weapon, The Negotiator or An American In Paris? Which film do you prefer? Which film do you like the least? What is your favourite genre when it comes to movies?