tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post3201043105242743455..comments2024-03-18T11:59:18.128-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Dark Movies, Dark StoriesArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-79370378848051750022010-06-26T17:45:37.018-07:002010-06-26T17:45:37.018-07:00Paula -- Are you talking about the Hammer films fr...Paula -- Are you talking about the Hammer films from back in the 60s? I think Christopher Lee was in a lot of those. I used to love those and I would go see them at the theater whenever a new one came out. I'd forgotten about <i>Psycho</i>--it's such a great film, although I still prefer <i>Vertigo</i> and <i>The Birds</i>.<br /><br />LC--Yes I really did like the brooding film <i>The Crow</i> and it was very dark--I need to see that one again. I liked from the first viewing because I like themes about dreaming and alternate realities, but repeated viewings and watching it with the commentary really enhanced my appreciation and understanding of the film.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47882562176418046352010-06-26T13:41:53.311-07:002010-06-26T13:41:53.311-07:00I tried, I really tried to like Dark City.
I just...I tried, I really tried to like Dark City.<br /><br />I just could not follow it.<br /><br />The Dark Knight was a fine moment for Heath Ledger, and sadly he did not live to see it.<br /><br />Similar to Brandon Lee and his performance in "The Crow," one of my "dark" favorites.DiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52119571000865712092010-06-26T13:10:25.855-07:002010-06-26T13:10:25.855-07:00A spine tingling list Lee! I thought 13 was most ...A spine tingling list Lee! I thought 13 was most appropriate, but I'd like two of my favorites, Psycho and Dracula with Christopher Lee. ;)Paula Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923061193682673368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-22271068344275241722010-06-25T18:47:12.797-07:002010-06-25T18:47:12.797-07:00Yvonne -- I've never heard of those. Are they...Yvonne -- I've never heard of those. Are they British films?<br /><br />Diane-- <i>Pan's Labyrinth</i> was a good dark film.<br /><br />Alex-- <i>Dark City</i> is one of the few films I rewatched and listened to the commentary.<br /><br />Ocean Girl -- yes, the fast food scene was uncomfortably funny.<br /><br />Tart -- Most of my picks are not monster films, but just dark in theme.<br /><br />Debbie --<i>Vertigo</i> is probably my favorite Hitchcock film, but it's a hard choice.<br /><br />Stmc-- Yes <i>Jacob's Ladder</i> was very good. I've only seen it once and liked it so well I bought a copy which still remains unopened after a few years of owning it. I really need to watch it again.<br /><br />B. Miller-- I have not read the book. He has a few books that I really want to read.<br /><br />Bud -- <i>Limbo</i> is not at all scary, just dark in theme. Be forewarned --if you like endings that are real explanatory and closed you may not like this, but I thought it was a very good film.<br /><br />Dez -- Love songs from movies would work great. Join us!<br /><br />Jane-- For one who lives here in L.A. <i>Falling Down</i> is especially beloved.<br /><br />Diana -- thanks!<br /><br />Gregg- Actually you might like some of these.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-72306282063168197202010-06-25T16:12:36.446-07:002010-06-25T16:12:36.446-07:00Thanks for the visit Lee and comment, I can get a ...Thanks for the visit Lee and comment, I can get a poem out of most things if I put my mind to it.<br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-16008312345497875132010-06-25T15:28:12.074-07:002010-06-25T15:28:12.074-07:00All I can say is that I haven't seen anyone th...All I can say is that I haven't seen anyone these movies. I haven't heard of many of them.Gregg Metcalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413691313803396844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-29199472228258408712010-06-25T14:52:41.926-07:002010-06-25T14:52:41.926-07:00"Why so serious Arlee?" Sorry but I coul..."Why so serious Arlee?" Sorry but I couldn't help myself when I saw the dark knight.<br />"The Incredible Shrinking Man", one of my absolute favorites!! Also "Falling Down". All good picks Arlee!<br />Love Di ♥Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429812875586479256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68448608631844474352010-06-25T14:31:10.942-07:002010-06-25T14:31:10.942-07:00I've missed a few of these! Falling Down is on...I've missed a few of these! Falling Down is one of my favorite Michael Douglas movies, too.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-22415282789419354312010-06-25T11:52:35.589-07:002010-06-25T11:52:35.589-07:00Love the idea of this BEST LOVE SONGS blogfest, to...Love the idea of this BEST LOVE SONGS blogfest, too bad my blog isn't suited for such topic (unless I find ten love songs from movies :))) but I can't wait to see which songs will people list on Monday.DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-28277555022190671352010-06-25T11:49:11.552-07:002010-06-25T11:49:11.552-07:00...never was fond of scarey movies:) sleep never ......never was fond of scarey movies:) sleep never came easy until a few month's ago. the movie Limbo sounds like one i'd like to watch though... i love Alaska! but only in the summer.unnamed ladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00147841736324054200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-28040342330348160402010-06-25T11:33:17.420-07:002010-06-25T11:33:17.420-07:00Awesome list Lee! Have you read the book for Incre...Awesome list Lee! Have you read the book for Incredible Shrinking Man? I love Richard Matheson...<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!!B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112783922833164491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70888916664632080382010-06-25T09:50:53.145-07:002010-06-25T09:50:53.145-07:00R-LEE-B ~
Although I did like (and even own on DVD...R-LEE-B ~<br />Although I did like (and even own on DVD) "Ed Wood", I've said for years that "A movie BY Ed Wood is better than a movie ABOUT Ed Wood". (Nevertheless, "Let's shoot this f#%&@#!") <br /><br />In this "Dark Category", I would put at the top of my list "Jacob's Ladder" - without a doubt one of my Top 25 favorite films of all time. But I think it would only frustrate most viewers. One doesn't really know what's going on in that movie until the very end, and I think most viewers become too frustrated being left confused for nearly two hours.<br /><br />But I loved "Jacob's Ladder". Almost certainly the most thought-provoking "Horror" movie ever made and it has some off-the-charts creepy sequences. <br /><br />~ "Lonesome Dogg" McD-FensStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-77228773381334630252010-06-25T08:55:42.621-07:002010-06-25T08:55:42.621-07:00Love Vertigo! What a great movie. Thanks for the...Love Vertigo! What a great movie. Thanks for the list.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480046958714954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-28785899688054053852010-06-25T07:21:17.522-07:002010-06-25T07:21:17.522-07:00I am pretty picky about my monster flicks, but I L...I am pretty picky about my monster flicks, but I LOVE the psychologically dark ones--Falling Down is a great choice, and I ALWAYS love Hitchcock. I will have to check out a few more of these.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47981403254959099392010-06-25T05:42:35.955-07:002010-06-25T05:42:35.955-07:00I remember Falling Down. Especially the scene at ...I remember Falling Down. Especially the scene at the fast food place.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399300464457820101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25759571817328693102010-06-25T04:44:46.282-07:002010-06-25T04:44:46.282-07:00I agree - Dark City is a masterpiece. Proyas creat...I agree - Dark City is a masterpiece. Proyas created such a unique world.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-13299711522108586602010-06-25T04:20:16.710-07:002010-06-25T04:20:16.710-07:00Dark City and The Presitge! Both dark films. Dark ...Dark City and The Presitge! Both dark films. Dark City is such an underrated film. Pan's Labyrinth is another really dark film.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-38560829474419806282010-06-25T02:19:32.785-07:002010-06-25T02:19:32.785-07:00A good list there Lee, I once watched 2 really sca...A good list there Lee, I once watched 2 really scary films, one was called Night Of The Eagle, and the othere one was called Homicide both back in the 60s, I was scared believe me,<br /><br />Have a good day.<br />Yvonne,RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.com