Two times the charm
Mar. 4th, 2009 08:58 amI can't hide my love for classic films. Yesterday was no exception, when I found myself watching two phenomenal movies in a row (something I don't do very often --- but I couldn't help it!):
The Rainmaker (1956)
Katharine Hepburn is (as always) absolutely magical in her role, and there were numerous points during the movie that I got teary eyed. The dialog alone is so beautiful and poignant, that I found myself getting completely lost in every aspect of the storyline. The wonderful resolution at the ending just made me heave a big sigh, and want to watch it all over again. Watch this movie!
The Hurricane (1937)
I haven't seen Dorothy Lamour in a movie since I was really young, and I completely forgot how incredibly beautiful she is. Jon Hall is another actor I had forgotten about - not realizing that I've seen him in other roles prior to this (Robin Hood and Ali Baba), but for some reason he's a lot more dreamy then I remember. Seriously ladies -- this guy is a looker. The movie mostly revolves around Terangi's (Hall) many attempts to escape imprisonment, and the corrupt political ruler of a small South Pacific Island. It features one of the most brutal on screen storms I think I've ever seen (keeping in mind that special effects didn't exist back then). Every character pulled me in, including the humanitarian Doctor, and self sacrificing Priest. I was on the edge of my seat until the very end. This will stay at the top of my list of "highly recommended movies".
I recently heard a quote from Alex Baldwin (of all people) that perfectly, and simplisticly put to words what most classic films do for me:
"A really great movie will put you in the mood to watch it".