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DemocraticPatriot

(5,410 posts) Sun Jul 4, 2021, 03:51 AM Jul 2021

What old movies have you been watching ? [View all]

I have a huge collection. I am a big fan of the films of Errol Flynn, Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart...

However, anticipating the 4th of July I have been watching things somewhat more recent, but still old now.

"Mississippi Burning" ~ because of dwelling on how Republicans are trying to squash voting rights...

and with thinking upon the sacrifices made by our fighting men and women, who sought to safeguard our freedom (whether the context may have been right or mistaken),

"Full Metal Jacket"
and
"Saving Private Ryan" (which I may consider to be the greatest war movie of all time-- with all the varnish off)

What are you watching lately?

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What old movies have you been watching ? [View all] DemocraticPatriot Jul 2021 OP

Hangmen Also Die (1943) David__77 Jul 2021 #1

I must look that one up... DemocraticPatriot Jul 2021 #2

I'm glad you asked that question Catherine Vincent Jul 2021 #3

"Die Hard" DemocraticPatriot Jul 2021 #5

I will probably watch "1776" again nuxvomica Jul 2021 #4

Ah, "1776" was a film that I viewed on a field trip DemocraticPatriot Jul 2021 #6

My family and I have a tradition of watching 1776 this thin of year. Staph Jul 2021 #16

Saving Private Ryan... cate94 Jul 2021 #7

I think Spielberg came pretty close to depicting it in "Saving Private Ryan"... the carnage... DemocraticPatriot Jul 2021 #8

I just watched Saving Private Ryan again mnhtnbb Jul 2021 #13

I think it was a response to the Vietnam War movies to remind viewers that WW2 was just as horrific. Towlie Jul 2021 #25

Not a movie, but George Balanchine's "Stars and Stripes" for the 4th of July. betsuni Jul 2021 #9

The Heiress (1949) Jeebo Jul 2021 #10

Me too Raine Jul 2021 #17

Arachnophobia ColinC Jul 2021 #11

Love Arachnophobia... Demsrule86 Jul 2021 #30

Actually watched it for the fir as t time as an adult last night. ColinC Jul 2021 #43

He is great in this movie. Demsrule86 Jul 2021 #49

"M" 1931 Tender hopper Jul 2021 #12

M is an incredible movie. Lang was so far ahead of his time. cayugafalls Jul 2021 #14

Watched it for the first time last year exboyfil Jul 2021 #23

I watched "Citizen X" for the first time a few weeks ago. Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2021 #15

I saw "The Fugitive Kind" for the first time recently. panader0 Jul 2021 #18

Recently, Secondhand Lions and The Great Santini. nt Roisin Ni Fiachra Jul 2021 #19

Titanic, not so old but in a couple yrs it will be 25yrs Raine Jul 2021 #20

Marnie. Hitchcock in the Sixties Polly Hennessey Jul 2021 #21

Rollerball (Original 1975) Goonch Jul 2021 #22

Butterfield 8...(1960) Tikki Jul 2021 #24

I watch a variety QED Jul 2021 #26

A Place in the Sun kskiska Jul 2021 #27

2001 A Space Odyssey (1968, Kubrick) milestogo Jul 2021 #28

Mr. Blanding builds his dream house, Arsenic and Old Lace, Nick and Nora (all), Demsrule86 Jul 2021 #29

Cleo from 5 to 7 (1962). Existentialism seems appropriate now. dogknob Jul 2021 #31

Just watched Rock the Kasbah. So good. LakeArenal Jul 2021 #32

The Omen. Blue_true Jul 2021 #33

No movies just Nathan's hot dog eating contest Tribetime Jul 2021 #34

The old and the not so old. VGNonly Jul 2021 #35

Dark Victory and Those Magnificent Men and their Flying Machines Norbert Jul 2021 #36

East of Eden PlanetBev Jul 2021 #37

Continuing my "dark shadows" marathon bedazzled Jul 2021 #38

Anything old... aka-chmeee Jul 2021 #39

Casablanca. Blazing Saddles. Strange Brew. haele Jul 2021 #40

I'm rewatching "The Vietnam War" documentary by Ken Burns. GoodRaisin Jul 2021 #41

I just watched Speed (1994) that's been digitally remastered FakeNoose Jul 2021 #42

I like comedies best: Tennessee Hillbilly Jul 2021 #44

The Sand Pebbles Brother Buzz Jul 2021 #45

In the past week I've viewed Inherit the Wind and The African Queen. 11 Bravo Jul 2021 #46

When Trumpets Fade and Since You Went Away. marie999 Jul 2021 #47

The Day After Tomorrow Maru Kitteh Jul 2021 #48

The Guardian had a recent article canetoad Jul 2021 #50

Zorba the Greek. Great music and Anthony Quinn is at his best. jalan48 Jul 2021 #51

Independence Day ellie Jul 2021 #52