Movies that put us to sleep.

[The Ringo Kid]

I hate to say this, but lately, I'm finding it hard to sit through most modern movies! Either they're all that bad or my attention span is getting shorter and shorter!

One movie I can think of is "Titanic". Man, less than two hours into that one I started rooting for the iceberg!






By the way, Ringo, did you ever see India's version of "Dances with Wolves?" It's called "Tangos with Tigers". A Classic!

Heh heh, I cna agree with you on Titanic ;-))

Havent heard of the Indian version but--ill bet its much better than Weasels was.

Oh and, fully agree with you on most modern movies too. Too much senseless garbage in them like cusswords ever other word said, needless nudity and gore.

[Dooley]

Heh heh, I cna agree with you on Titanic ;-))

Havent heard of the Indian version but--ill bet its much better than Weasels was.

Oh and, fully agree with you on most modern movies too. Too much senseless garbage in them like cusswords ever other word said, needless nudity and gore.

What's interesting is, thinking of the nostalgia aspect of old films, I started thinking if modern films will stand the test of time?
In reality, what gives films, books and music their longevity is the quality of the story and storytelling (and melody for the music).
It's no surprise most films which rate as the greatest of all time are old films.

Most films, and popular music, today are like fast food: gratifying at that instance then instantly forgettable!

[chester7777]

Next is "2001 A Space Odyssey" in which I snoozed without any chemical assistance.

Funny story about this movie - my grandson just recently told me that his history teacher (10th grade) showed the class the first hour of "2001" EVERY Monday throughout the school year until this past Monday, when he finally showed them the end. My grandson said he thinks the only people who might appreciate the movie must be on drugs!

I know, it's a classic, it's got Carlton Heston in it, who I love, and it won tons of awards but I've never made it all the way through!

Dooley, I was wondering you were talking about Chinese food in your post. At first glance I saw wontons . . . . . . it's still early in the day, so I don't think I can blame it on sleepiness!

Actually managed to fall asleep in the cinema with all the noise and chaos on screen.

I have occasionally done this, and I wonder how I do it! I am also annoyed that I have paid good money to take a nap!

I hate to say this, but lately, I'm finding it hard to sit through most modern movies! Either they're all that bad or my attention span is getting shorter and shorter!

One movie I can think of is "Titanic".

I'm with you on Titanic! SO much hype, and the movie was a total bore to me!

What's interesting is, thinking of the nostalgia aspect of old films, I started thinking if modern films will stand the test of time? In reality, what gives films, books and music their longevity is the quality of the story and storytelling (and melody for the music). It's no surprise most films which rate as the greatest of all time are old films.

Most films, and popular music, today are like fast food: gratifying at that instance then instantly forgettable!

The 'instant gratification' perspective is very interesting to me. Many times, I hear younger people raving about the 'special effects' of a movie. I often find those same 'special effects' distracting. I would rather enjoy more development of the story itself, and I think you hit the nail on the head regarding the appeal of old films. If people would simply take the time to watch, they might be surprised at how enjoyable so many old films are.

Mrs. C

[The Ringo Kid]

What's interesting is, thinking of the nostalgia aspect of old films, I started thinking if modern films will stand the test of time?
In reality, what gives films, books and music their longevity is the quality of the story and storytelling (and melody for the music).
It's no surprise most films which rate as the greatest of all time are old films.

Most films, and popular music, today are like fast food: gratifying at that instance then instantly forgettable!

AMEN to that--which is why I prefer the older movies much much much more over the new stuff-with few and far between rare exceptions. Im on a Flynn movie rampage just now-once his are rewatched-then ill start with Gary Cooper, James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, Edw. G. Robinson and of course--Duke.

[The Ringo Kid]

By the way, if anyone wants to watch a great movie or two on the Titanics tragedy--please consider these two titles:

1) Titanic (released in 1953) and starred: Clifton Webb, Richard Basehart, Barbara Stanwyck and Robert Wagner. It's not totally accurate wand really wasnt meant to be-because its a story following a family of four and such--but the tragedy of course--IS the important part of the story.

2) A Night To Remember. (1958) Starred Kenneth More and David McCallum. THIS is the one to watch for the historical accuracy--but also a great story with the fictional parts to it.

[Dooley]

By the way, if anyone wants to watch a great movie or two on the Titanics tragedy--please consider these two titles:

1) Titanic (released in 1953) and starred: Clifton Webb, Richard Basehart, Barbara Stanwyck and Robert Wagner. It's not totally accurate wand really wasnt meant to be-because its a story following a family of four and such--but the tragedy of course--IS the important part of the story.

2) A Night To Remember. (1958) Starred Kenneth More and David McCallum. THIS is the one to watch for the historical accuracy--but also a great story with the fictional parts to it.

NIGHT TO REMEMBER IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST SEE!

Not sure why that's all in caps but never mind.
The new Criterion release of a night to remember is brilliant.

[The Ringo Kid]

NIGHT TO REMEMBER IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST SEE!

Not sure why that's all in caps but never mind.
The new Criterion release of a night to remember is brilliant.

I always liked it. About 2 months ago I finally broke down and bought a copy. Normally here in the States depending on what DvD site you see it listed on--normally it was priced for around $40 bucks--but I happened to get lucky and it was for only about $21 on one site I haunt. ;-))

[wtrayah]

A modern movie to me is something that came out in the 80's or 90's! Very few movies today that i would waste my time on! I take that back, i did keep up with the Clint Eastwood movies. Did anyone happen to see that series on the History channel: The Hatfields and the Mcoys? I missed it due to work. Herd it was pretty good.

[dukefan1]

Did anyone happen to see that series on the History channel: The Hatfields and the Mcoys? I missed it due to work. Herd it was pretty good.

It was awesome, wtrayah. I stayed awake through the whole thing!

Mark

[The Ringo Kid]

It was awesome, wtrayah. I stayed awake through the whole thing!

Mark

My Sis and Bro-in-Law also liked it--and that stuff aint their "Cup-o-Tea" either.

[The Irish Duke]

Any of The Lord of the Rings films put me to sleep. My wife and daughter love them, but I just can't seem to make it till the end of any of them. I TRIED! Just couldn't do it.

Mark

Amen, dragging a picture out as much as you can and trying to make it as nice as possible does not a good picture make. It's crazy the amount of people they are loved by.

[WaynamoJim]

Movies that put us to sleep? Any movie that's shown on either of the Lifetime Channels. Oh wait, you said asleep, not sick.

[The Ringo Kid]

What's interesting is, thinking of the nostalgia aspect of old films, I started thinking if modern films will stand the test of time?
In reality, what gives films, books and music their longevity is the quality of the story and storytelling (and melody for the music).
It's no surprise most films which rate as the greatest of all time are old films.

Most films, and popular music, today are like fast food: gratifying at that instance then instantly forgettable!

I cant agree with you more on that. I detest most modern stuff--especially anything made after 2005-and that's stretching the shortness a bit.

[chisum2]

For me it has to be the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the new Kng King. They are too long, I fell asleep while watching The Lord of the Rings and when I woke up, it was still on.

[Dooley]

For me it has to be the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the new Kng King. They are too long, I fell asleep while watching The Lord of the Rings and when I woke up, it was still on.

Agreed - too long!
I actually like lord of the rings but most likely as I read the books as a child.
I thought the new King Kong was a worthy attempt at retelling the story, but there were whole swathes that could have been chopped out without any affect to the narrative. I've been tempted to edit it myself rather than sitting on the fast forward!