All kinds of marriages - good, bad, or indifferent, but films that revolve around the marriage itself, whatever subplots
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spiderwort — 6 years ago(October 06, 2019 11:32 PM)
All great choices, though I'm not sure about
The Quiet Family
. Haven't seen it, but from what I read, it's probably not my cup of tea.
But your others are great. Seeing
Through a Glass Darkly
(and
Splendor in the Grass
) in 1961 when I was very young made me decide to become a director. So I'll forever be in Bergman's as well as Kazan's debt. -
spiderwort — 3 years ago(September 23, 2022 02:53 AM)
Well, I finally saw it, just recently – after first seeing the other "Noriko trilogy" films,
Late Spring
and
Early Summer
– and I loved it! Can't believe I waited so long to see Ozu films. He was a truly great director.
And I also recently saw Rossellini's
Journey to Italy
, which I greatly admired. I've seen all other the films you mention above, except
The Quiet Family
, though I have a feeling I probably won't see that one. I love all the others, especially
Through a Glass Darkly
, which I believe is a masterpiece!
And I only recently saw
Elevator to the Gallows
, which I thought was a superb Louis Malle work (also recently saw his
Au revoir les enfants
, another remarkable work, so he's been on my mind).
Anyway, glad to report that I saw
Tokyo Story
. And thanks to you for all the interesting and appropriate suggestions. -
spiderwort — 6 years ago(October 06, 2019 11:26 PM)
Thanks, peach. I haven't seen this one, because from what I read and saw it sounded like it would be pretty upsetting to me, given that I'd had some difficult losses in my life at that time, so I chose to avoid it. But I may give it renewed consideration sometime soon. I know it got quite a bit of praise when it was released.
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Lilith — 6 years ago(October 07, 2019 01:01 AM)
There's a movie called
Grounds for Marriage (1951)
but I can't seem to find it.
PS: I'm trying to find
Mr. Blandings
to watch (and hopefully to buy) but buggerall, I still can't find it anywhere.
But in the spirit, I'm currently watching
My Favourite Wife
.
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spiderwort — 6 years ago(October 07, 2019 01:24 AM)
Not sure, but it's okay to mention it again. I thought it was a very funny, well-acted, thoroughly entertaining film, beautifully directed by Danny De Vito. He and Douglas first met when Douglas produced
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
, and out of that an enduring friendship was born.
Anyway, I haven't seen this film since it was released in 1989, but I still vividly remember the final scene. That's saying something. -
spiderwort — 6 years ago(November 11, 2019 05:53 PM)
Haven not seen this one, but thanks so much for the recommendation. Glad it pleases you. There's a 1930s Garbo version, but I haven't seen that one either. I have a feeling in this case I would probably prefer your version.
