Mofoington's Best Film: 1963 [Archive]

cricket

11-15-14, 10:21 AM

Personally, I could use a little more time just because I'm cramming for the animation tournament, but I've seen enough to put a list together, if everyone else is ready.

christine

11-15-14, 11:33 AM

Getting my list together this weekend :)

jiraffejustin

11-15-14, 11:39 AM

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gbgoodies

11-15-14, 01:43 PM

Sunday in New York (1963) is scheduled to air on Turner Classic Movies on Thursday, Nov 20, 2014 at 2:15 AM EASTERN TIME.

CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS FOR THE CORRECT TIME IN YOUR LOCAL TIME ZONE.

I don't expect it to get many votes, but I hope that some people will at least watch it and give it a chance. It's one of my favorite movies.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057543/reference

http://www.doctormacro.com/Images/Posters/S/Poster%20-%20Sunday%20in%20New%20York_10.jpg

Godoggo

11-15-14, 03:02 PM

Oh, it wasn't mine to give away. I just wanted to make sure it was continued by someone. :)

For people who are watching more movies before they make up their mind, I recommend Lilies of the Field and Bye Bye Birdie.

I'm pondering giving Contempt another try. The name of the film is pretty apt for how I felt about it the first go around, but I've changed my mind before.

Citizen Rules

11-15-14, 03:06 PM

Well damn my lack of TV! I would have like to see that one too. I like Jane Fonda.

I won't have time to watch many 1963 films, but I will participate at get a list in.

Two thumbs up to Hello 101 for taking on the task.:)

gbgoodies

11-15-14, 03:08 PM

Citizen Rules

11-15-14, 03:11 PM

I would be open to a longer time frame for watching some 1963 films. 101 said it was up to us. So what do you guys say? 2 weeks long enough? or?

gbgoodies

11-15-14, 03:26 PM

I would be open to a longer time frame for watching some 1963 films. 101 said it was up to us. So what do you guys say? 2 weeks long enough? or?

I just checked my list, and I have at least 17 movies from 1963 to watch, including a bunch of re-watches, and I'm still working on finishing up my animation list.

I can probably do it in two weeks if I have to because a lot of the movies are re-watches, but a little more time might be nice.

mark f

11-15-14, 03:47 PM

My favorites not listed
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Citizen Rules

11-15-14, 08:06 PM

These are 1963 films that I haven't seen. Which should I watch as contenders for my list?

The Haunting
Carry on Jack
The Raven
The Leopard
Tom Jones
The Comedy of Terrors
The Haunted Palace
Contempt
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Gidget Goes to Rome
The Incredible Journey
The V.I.P.s
The Ballad of the Running Man
Come Blow Your Horn
Monstrosity
Love with the Proper Stranger
The Three Lives of Thomasina
4 for Texas
X
Sunday in New York
Solider in the Rain
The List of Adrian Messenger
55 Days at Peking
Toys in the Attic
America America

The Gunslinger45

11-15-14, 08:08 PM

The Haunting. VERY good film!

gbgoodies

11-15-14, 08:12 PM

These are 1963 films that I haven't seen. Which should I watch as contenders for my list?

The Haunting
The Raven
Sunday in New York

I haven't seen most of those movies, but these are the three that I would recommend from your list.

Citizen Rules

11-15-14, 08:23 PM

2 votes for The Haunting, so I requested it, thanks guys:)

But rats! I can't get The Raven or Sunday In New York.:(

cricket

11-15-14, 08:24 PM

I loved Contempt and would also second The Raven and The Haunting.

gbgoodies

11-15-14, 08:36 PM

2 votes for The Haunting, so I requested it, thanks guys:)

But rats! I can't get The Raven or Sunday In New York.:(

Sunday In New York is on Dailymotion (in two parts).

Part 1 of 2:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1zjy5i_sunday-in-new-york-1963-1-2_lifestyle

Part 2 of 2:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1zjzj9_sunday-in-new-york-1963-2-2_lifestyle

The V.I.P.s is on Dailymotion too:

Part 1 of 2:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x229mnl_the-v-i-p-s-1963-1-2_lifestyle

Part 2 of 2:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x229nmc_the-v-i-p-s-1963-2-2_lifestyle

Citizen Rules

11-15-14, 08:53 PM

Thanks GBG for looking those up, but I still haven't gotten around get a DVD player that could play those on my TV.

hello101

11-15-14, 11:32 PM

So a week more? I've edited the original post to 8th December. Three weeks.

gbgoodies

11-15-14, 11:34 PM

So a week more? I've edited the original post to 8th December. Three weeks.

Dec 8th should be good for me. Thanks. :up:

Citizen Rules

11-15-14, 11:36 PM

101 good evening, the 8th is good for me. I bet most folks well be happy with that:)

hello101

11-15-14, 11:44 PM

Hopefully.

I'm surprised 8 1/2 hasn't been mentioned, I say it has a good chance of winning.

rauldc14

11-15-14, 11:45 PM

8 1/2 is the favorite, but not if I have a say in it :)

Citizen Rules

11-15-14, 11:52 PM

8 1/2 will be in the top 5

hello101

11-15-14, 11:57 PM

Another prediction, I don't think The Birds will make nominees list, it's famous and all but not very loved on here (from what've seen).

Citizen Rules

11-16-14, 12:00 AM

You're right, not much love for The Birds, well except for me.

cricket

11-16-14, 12:06 AM

The Birds isn't a huge movie on this forum, but I think it could do well with those who participate in this thread.

gbgoodies

11-16-14, 12:10 AM

8 1/2, is on my watchlist for the 1963 movies, but I doubt it will make my list.

The Birds probably won't make my list either.

Citizen Rules

11-16-14, 12:10 AM

gbgoodies

11-16-14, 12:30 AM

I looked at the movies Mark posted and requested some of them. I will be watching these 1963 films by Dec 8th, (I hope)

Tom Jones
Homeward bound : the incredible journey
The three lives of Thomasina
The Haunting
America, America
Four for Texas
The Leopard
The V.I.P.s

I'm sure the ones Mark suggested are good. I'm not sure about the others?

You may also want to consider a couple of Jack Lemmon movies:
Under the Yum Yum Tree
Irma la Douce

And a couple of Doris Day movies:
Move Over, Darling
The Thrill of It All

And a few more movies:
Charade
The Great Escape
P.T. 109
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Cleopatra

Citizen Rules

11-16-14, 02:06 PM

Thanks, I requested some of your recommendations that I hadn't seen. I want to see as many 1963 films as I can. So I'm open to more suggestions from anyone.:)

You may also want to consider a couple of Jack Lemmon movies:
Under the Yum Yum Tree....I just requested it.
Irma la Douce...Seen it and loved it!

And a couple of Doris Day movies:
Move Over, Darling....I just requested it.
The Thrill of It All...Seen it and really liked it.

And a few more movies:
Charade....Seen it and liked it but not as much as most people do.
The Great Escape...Seen it and really liked it.
P.T. 109...Seen it and really liked it.
The Courtship of Eddie's Father....I just requested it
Cleopatra....I just requested it, I have seen it before but will rewatch it.

Daniel M

11-16-14, 03:34 PM

I like The Birds quite a lot, very good Hitchcock that will make my list if I submit one. Seen 8 1/2 and Contempt which are both masterpieces. From Russia With Love is one of the best Bond films too.

rauldc14

11-21-14, 11:26 PM

I like The Birds too, it's not the greatest film in the world but I appreciate it for what it is worth. From Russia With Love is great too,

Classer

11-21-14, 11:34 PM

Contempt is far away the best film, imo.

rauldc14

11-21-14, 11:49 PM

I haven't seen it doesn't seem like my kind of film, I've been surprised before though :p

cricket

11-22-14, 09:25 AM

I loved Contempt but I think it's one that will bore many people. I'd recommend Hud and High and Low.

Godoggo

11-23-14, 07:37 PM

It's not that Contempt bored me, when I am bored I pretty much feel indifference, it got on my nerves more than anything.

cricket

11-23-14, 07:46 PM

I was thinking that Comtempt would've made a good Hall of Fame nomination, not because everyone would love it, but because I think it would inspire a lot of discussion.

the samoan lawyer

11-24-14, 09:40 AM

Make sure people watch Shock Corridor. It's excellent.

christine

11-24-14, 01:00 PM

I like The Birds, it was the first film I saw that scared me ...a long long time ago! When I see it now tho it seems a bit silly. I don't think it stands up too well, but I'm not much of a Hitchcock fan

TokeZa

11-24-14, 01:03 PM

Mahanagar AKA. The Big City (1963) by Satyajit Ray seems to be overlooked. That is one of my favorites from that year.

In general i feel like Satyajit Ray maybe one of the best underseen directors on this board and im considering putting one of his films in the Hall of Fame!

Citizen Rules

11-24-14, 01:40 PM

I really liked The Birds.

If someone hasn't seen these 1963 films, they should. They deserve consideration for a 1963 list.

Lord of the Flies
Irma la Douce
Hud
Spencer's Mountain

christine

11-24-14, 02:05 PM

Jason and the Argonauts! love that film :)
keep all your cgi, Ray Harryhausen rules!

hello101

11-27-14, 05:48 AM

Hey y'all, I've been offline for a week or so due to some personal matters, I'm back now. Don't forget, December 8th, I've received two lists thus far.

cricket

11-27-14, 10:55 AM

You'll get mine for sure; is that Monday night the deadline at like midnight?

hello101

11-29-14, 01:42 AM

Midnight for last minute entrees. Should I make it 12:00am in your country or USA time applies to all?

gbgoodies

11-29-14, 01:59 AM

Hey y'all, I've been offline for a week or so due to some personal matters, I'm back now. Don't forget, December 8th, I've received two lists thus far.

I submitted my animation list last night, so I can move forward on my 1963 list this week.

I watched The Great Escape last night. It was long, but very good. It might even make my list.

Citizen Rules

11-29-14, 02:33 PM

I just submitted my list.

I finally watched, Move Over Darling. A movie that was recommended on this thread. I really liked it! One of my favorite Doris Day films. I might do a review of it.

cricket

12-01-14, 02:53 AM

Ingmar Bergman's Winter Light and The Silence are on TCM back to back on Thursday starting at 3:15am. Both are from 1963.

Erasmus Folly

12-01-14, 04:34 AM

Sent my list in!

gbgoodies

12-01-14, 03:48 PM

We still have another week for the 1963 movies list, right?

I still have a fairly long watchlist of 1963 movies, including Cleopatra, which is something like a 4-hour movie.

hello101

12-01-14, 03:52 PM

8th Dec, hasn't changed, take your time buddy. :)

gbgoodies

12-01-14, 04:06 PM

8th Dec, hasn't changed, take your time buddy. :)

Great. Thank you. :)

That's what I thought, but I got a little bit nervous when I saw a few people sending in their lists already.

cricket

12-06-14, 07:16 PM

I submitted my top 10. I'm a little bummed because I couldn't find Lilies of the Field, Tom Jones, or The Servant yet.

gbgoodies

12-06-14, 10:11 PM

I submitted my top 10. I'm a little bummed because I couldn't find Lilies of the Field, Tom Jones, or The Servant yet.

I know it's probably too late, but Lilies Of The Field (1963) is on Hulu for free.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/199885

Citizen Rules

12-06-14, 10:13 PM

I hope it's not to late as I wanted to revise my list that I sent in.

gbgoodies

12-06-14, 10:18 PM

I hope it's not to late as I wanted to revise my list that I sent in.

I know there are still two days left to submit lists, but you have to check with hello101 (the person running the tournament) to find out if revisions are allowed or not.

Citizen Rules

12-06-14, 10:35 PM

Only 2 days! I didn't know that. I have no sense of time. I send my updated list to 101, he seems like a good guy.

cricket

12-06-14, 10:36 PM

I know it's probably too late, but Lilies Of The Field (1963) is on Hulu for free.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/199885

Thank you, but it said I needed a computer and mine hasn't worked in a couple years. I may get a new one soon.

Citizen Rules

12-06-14, 10:39 PM

Cricket can you fix your old computer? If it's a software issue, it might not be hard.....If you dropped it into a lake, that might be pretty hard.:(

Cobpyth

12-06-14, 10:39 PM

Sent my top 5.

gbgoodies

12-06-14, 10:49 PM

Sent my top 5.

Isn't this supposed to be a top 10? :confused:

Godoggo

12-06-14, 10:49 PM

Thank you, but it said I needed a computer and mine hasn't worked in a couple years. I may get a new one soon.

I think you may be able to watch from your phone if you get the Hulu app. I'm not absolutely sure about that but that's how it works with Netflix.

gbgoodies

12-06-14, 10:51 PM

Some of the newer Blu-Ray DVD players have an option to stream movies from Hulu too, so you can watch them on your TV.

jiraffejustin

12-06-14, 10:52 PM

Isn't this supposed to be a top 10? :confused:

When I did it, it didn't have to be a top ten. I don't know how the new guy is running things though, so I'll be quiet. :)

Citizen Rules

12-06-14, 10:54 PM

101 said to send 10. I hope somebody doesn't get those number flipped around.;)

cricket

12-06-14, 10:56 PM

Cricket can you fix your old computer? If it's a software issue, it might not be hard.....If you dropped it into a lake, that might be pretty hard.:(

I've got someone coming over to look at it in the next week or so. He'll tell me if I need a new one, and if I do, set it up for me and show me a few things. I think mine is 8-10 years old.

rauldc14

12-06-14, 11:32 PM

You can send in however many you want. Like for instance, I've seen the least of probably anyone, so I sent a list of four.

hello101

12-06-14, 11:32 PM

Top 5s are allowed. I've received and tallied up all the lists so far.

Mark F
Goddogo
Citizen Kane (revised)
Erasmus Folly
Rauldc14
Dadgumblah
Cricket
Cobyth

Cobpyth

12-07-14, 08:42 PM

It seems like I only read the second sentence of the first post. Oh well, my top 5 will do.

hello101

12-08-14, 12:46 PM

Everyone who hasn't sent in a nominees list has till midnight tonight.

gbgoodies

12-08-14, 01:17 PM

Everyone who hasn't sent in a nominees list has till midnight tonight.

My list is just about done. I have one more movie to watch this afternoon, and then I'm sending in my list.

Citizen Rules

12-08-14, 02:13 PM

gbgoodies

12-08-14, 02:22 PM

You're dedicated GBG, you must have watched more 1963 movies than anyone.You deserve an award for that:)

I watched the VIPs last night. Some of the films I requested never got to me in time or I would have watched a few more.

Thanks. When I started, I didn't realize that 1963 was such a good year for movies, but the more I researched the movies from 1963, the more movies I found that sounded good to me.

I've got my list narrowed down to my top 12, including the movie that I'm watching today, and I'll have it narrowed down to my top 10 in a few hours. :)

Citizen Rules

12-08-14, 02:46 PM

You're right there was a lot of great 1963 films. This time around I made more of an effort to watch films that I hadn't seen. You know what? That's the fun of it! Hopefully 1964 is a good year.:)

gbgoodies

12-08-14, 02:54 PM

You're right there was a lot of great 1963 films. This time around I made more of an effort to watch films that I hadn't seen. You know what? That's the fun of it! Hopefully 1964 is a good year.:)

I haven't started my 1964 watchlist yet, but I think I have about 10-12 movies on my watchlist right now, but some of them are just fun movies, (like the beach party movies), so they're not likely to make my final list. I'll start working on my 1964 watchlist tonight.

Citizen Rules

12-08-14, 03:04 PM

I've decided 'fun movies' are just as legit as 'artsy movies'...so my list just might be heavy on Annette and Frankie.

I haven't even looked at 64 films yet, but I will today.

mark f

12-08-14, 03:25 PM

Fun movies are well and good since I would certainly call some fun movies worthy of an Oscar for best picture. This "game" was originally to allow MoFo to correct the Oscars if we felt they needed correcting. I don't know if that's its purpose anymore. But if you think Eric von Zipper should have been in a Best Picture, be my guest. :)

christine

12-08-14, 03:28 PM

oops nearly forgot . Mine will be on its way soon

TokeZa

12-08-14, 03:29 PM

Send my list in!

From 1964 i suggest you check out these underseen gems:

Charulata
Shadows of Our Forgotten Ancestors
Gertrud
I Am Cuba
Red Desert
Kwaidan

gbgoodies

12-08-14, 03:32 PM

I've decided 'fun movies' are just as legit as 'artsy movies'...so my list just might be heavy on Annette and Frankie.

I haven't even looked at 64 films yet, but I will today.

Oh, I definitely agree. I'm not an artsy movie type of person anyway. Many of my top movies are fun movies like the Doris Day rom-coms. (If you look back at my lists that I've posted, you'll see that most of my top 10 movies rarely make the MoFo list of top 10 movies.)

I just don't think that the beach movies are top quality movies. They're fun movies, but they're not great movies.

Citizen Rules

12-08-14, 03:55 PM

The beach movies probably won't be on my list, but I do love em.

Any more recommendations for 1964 movies from anyone? (I'm starting early):)

gbgoodies

12-08-14, 04:54 PM

The beach movies probably won't be on my list, but I do love em.

Any more recommendations for 1964 movies from anyone? (I'm starting early):)

I'll let you know later when I start making my list, but these are just off the top of my head:

My Fair Lady
Mary Poppins
Goodbye Charlie (Debbie Reynolds and Tony Curtis)
Father Goose (Cary Grant)
What a Way to Go (Shirley MacLaine)
Fail-Safe
Dr. Strangelove

christine

12-08-14, 05:23 PM

British 1964 recommendations
A Hard Days Night
King and Country
Goldfinger
Becket
Mary Poppins

christine

12-08-14, 05:26 PM

Send my list in!

From 1964 i suggest you check out these underseen gems:

Charulata
Shadows of Our Forgotten Ancestors
Gertrud
I Am Cuba
Red Desert
Kwaidan

Not seen the others but Kwaidan is an excellent film

mark f

12-08-14, 05:26 PM

'64 is better than '63. :) I could list 50 more than these worth a watch! Besides TokeZa's and gbgoodies', there's:
The Pawnbroker - nominated for Oscars with '65 films
The Train - nominated for Oscars with '65 films
The Night of the Iguana
Bande à part
A Hard Day's Night
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Goldfinger
The Americanization of Emily
That Man from Rio
The World of Henry Orient
The Best Man
Marriage Italian Style
The Chalk Garden
King & Country
Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte
Onibaba
The Masque of the Red Death
The Tomb of Ligeia
Dry Summer
Zulu
Seven Days in May
Seduced and Abandoned
The Visit
A Shot in the Dark
Seance on a Wet Afternoon
Diary of a Chambermaid
Topkapi
The Yellow Rolls Royce
The Woman in the Dunes
Marnie
The Soft Skin
Kiss Me, Stupid
A Fistful of Dollars
The Fifth Horseman Is Fear
Gate of Flesh
Becket
Zorba the Greek

gbgoodies

12-08-14, 05:34 PM

A few more 1964 movies:

Man's Favorite Sport? (Rock Hudson)
Send Me No Flowers (Rock Hudson)
The Americanization of Emily (James Garner)
The Unsinkable Molly Brown (Debbie Reynolds)
The Best Man (Henry Fonda, Cliff Robertson)

gbgoodies

12-08-14, 06:43 PM

I'm finally done. I just sent in my Top 1963 Movies List. :)

hello101

12-08-14, 06:54 PM

I hope Rauld takes 1964, I felt like crap stealing this one and the next day after it was his birthday. :sick:

cricket

12-08-14, 08:09 PM

The beach movies probably won't be on my list, but I do love em.

Any more recommendations for 1964 movies from anyone? (I'm starting early):)

I have one strong recommendation that Mark mentioned-

Onibaba

rauldc14

12-08-14, 08:10 PM

Hello, I will take 1964 if that's cool with you.

hello101

12-08-14, 08:21 PM

No no, you take it man, I insist.

btw I'm pleased with the turn out for this tournament, 12 lists received so far. :D

Citizen Rules

12-08-14, 08:27 PM

I hope Rauld takes 1964, I felt like crap stealing this one and the next day after it was his birthday. :sick: That's cool with me if Rauld takes 1964.:) And thank you 101 for doing 1963.

I was under the impression that no one person was in charge of the various games and tournaments. That it was open to whoever called shotgun;) or who ever agreed to do it. So fair dinkum.