The MoFo Top 100 of the Fifties: The Countdown

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Hosted by Yours Truly, Rauldc14

We have made our way to the fifties, people! It is with great honor that I spend the next two months revealing Mofos favorite from this grand decade!

I would first like to thank those that hosted the previous countdowns. As you all know, it is a hell of a lot more work than it seems like it would be. So props to Brodinski, Harry Lime, Skepsis, Miss Vicky, Rodent, Holden Pike, Daniel M and anyone else who I've missed. And also to Daniel M who made the famous excel sheet which makes hosts lives easier, even if I had to use it on my phone only. Also thanks to the hosts of the fifties HOFs who seemed to spark interest within this decade for the countdown!

Here are some details to get us started:

-67 lists were submitted, and only four of them were partial lists. A good turnout for a decade that is over 55 years behind us. The same point totals will be used from these lists as in previous countdowns.

-Ties were broken first by how many lists they appeared on. Then, if necessary, the film with the highest ranking broke the next tie.

-352 films were included on these lists.

-Two films a day until we reach the top 10. When we get to fifty, I will have a short intermission at which point I will post the one pointers list. This is different then normal but I need extra time. I'll give the reason then :).

-one film a day once we reach the top ten. On the final day one and two will be posted.

-Do not reveal your full list until the countdown is over. Don't be that guy.

-Gongs will be partially tolerated, but there may be consequences.

-Have fun with it guys and gals!

[rauldc14]

The List

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100. Marty (46)
99. House of Wax (46)
98. The Cranes are Flying (46)
97. Oklahoma (47)
96. The Blob (47)
95. Some Came Running (51)
94. Caged (52)
93. Human Condition Part 1 (52)
92. Roman Holiday (52)
91. Tokyo Twilight (53)

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90. The Music Room (54)
89. Duck Amuck (55)
88. People Will Talk (55)
87. Creature from the Black Lagoon (56)
86. To Catch a Thief (57)
85. Bigger than Life (57)
84. The African Queen (57)
83. A Place in the Sun (59)
82. Written on the Wind (59)
81. Johnny Guitar (60)

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80. Caine Mutiny (62)
79. Horror of Dracula (62)
78. Floating Weeds (63)
77. Giant (65)
76. From Here to Eternity (65)
75. Hiroshima Mon Amour (66)
74. Seven Year Itch (67)
73. Room at the Top (68)
72. Pickup on South Street (70)
71. Nights of Cabiria (70)

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70. A Man Escaped (71)
69. Hidden Fortress (73)
68. Ugetsu (74)
67. Mon Oncle (75)
66. The Big Country (78)
65. The Ladykillers (78)
64. Shane (83)
63. Kiss Me Deadly (87)
62. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (95)
61. Umberto D (95)

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60. Cinderella (95)
59. Peter Pan (96)
58. Sleeping Beauty (97)
57. Les Diaboliques (101)
56. Smiles of a Summer Night (101)
55. Forbidden Planet (103)
54. Night and Fog (103)
53. Rififi (110)
52. The Killing (110)
51. The Quiet Man (111)

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50. Wages of Fear (112)
49. A Face in the Crowd (115)
48. Stalag 17 (126)
47. The Man Who Knew Too Much (128)
46. Ordet (128)
45. The Lady and The Tramp (130)
44. Ace in the Hole (132)
43. East of Eden (132)
42. An Affair to Remember (140)
41. La Strada (140)

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40. Pather Panchali (148)
39. Rebel Without a Cause (150)
38.Throne of Blood (151)
37.Invasion of the Body Snatchers (157)
36. The Day The Earth Stood Still (158)
35.Anatomy of a Murder (161)
34. Sansho the Bailiff (180)
33. In a Lonely Place (183)
32. Strangers on a Train (190)
31. Harvey (194)

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30. Ben-Hur (200)
29. The Ten Commandments (205)
28. High Noon (213)
27. Alice in Wonderland (215)
26. Sweet Smell of Success (225)
25. The Night of the Hunter (226)
24. Witness for the Prosecution (228)
23. Wild Strawberries (228)
22. Rio Bravo (228)
21. Tokyo Story (238)

20. Touch of Evil (239)
19. A Streetcar Named Desire (260)
18. The Searchers (262)
17. The 400 Blows (286)
16. Ikiru (291)
15. On the Waterfront (329)
14. Dial M for Murder (332)
13. The Seventh Seal (335)
12. All About Eve (344)
11. Some Like It Hot (366)

10. Singin' in the Rain (416)
9. Rashomon (418)
8. Paths of Glory (470)
7. The Bridge on the River Kwai (556)
6. Seven Samurai (579)
5. North by Northwest (582)
4. Vertigo (614)
3. Sunset Boulevard (616)
2. Rear Window (683)
1. 12 Angry Men (719)

[rauldc14]

Reserved

[rauldc14]

Reserve

[Harry Lime]

Haha Sorry. I'll delete that post for you.

[rauldc14]

Talk away

[Harry Lime]

Talk away
We need movies to talk about.

[Swan]

Shweeeeeet.

[Camo]

Awesome Raul, can't wait, thanks for taking the time to do this :up:.

When we get to fifty, I will have a short intermission at which point I will post the one pointers list. This is different then normal but I need extra time. I'll give the reason then .

Dang.

[Camo]

Three reserved posts? You spoil us Raul.

[Harry Lime]

Spoiler alert: Hitch wins.

[Harry Lime]

Spoiler alert #2: Kurosawa has 2 in the top 10.

[Camo]

He better have.

[Camo]

Think i'm going to watch one of the first two tonight. Can't imagine i'd have seen both.

[rauldc14]

Any guesses on 100 and 99 people?

[Citizen Rules]

Raul thanks in advance for all your efforts! These Top 100 Countdowns when decided upon by us, like this one was, is what makes MoFo a community:)

[Harry Lime]

Any guesses on 100 and 99 people?
Two movies that were released in the fifties.

[Camo]

100.Diary of A Country Priest
99.Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

I have no idea if these are popular, and i've seen neither just first two that came to mind.

[Harry Lime]

Those are decent guesses.

[seanc]

Any guesses on 100 and 99 people?

I guess get this party started damnit. ;)

[Citizen Rules]

100. The Blob
99. Something I never heard of:p

[Camo]

100. The Blob
99. Something I never heard of:p

You really should have said something else with your avatar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjfa1GFwmUA

[Pussy Galore]

100. The Man with the Golden Arm
99. Big Deal on Madonna Street

[Citizen Rules]

I'm not even sure if I had an Orson film on my list?

[rauldc14]

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1955, Directed by Delbert Mann
46 Points
3 Lists (4th,5th,23rd)

[rauldc14]

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1953, Directed by Andre DeToth
46 Points
4 Lists (4th,12th,18th,24th)

[Harry Lime]

Decent start. Not my favourites but they have their place.

[Miss Vicky]

Haven't seen either. Didn't start watching for this in earnest until close to the deadline so I didn't watch nearly as many as I might have and I pretty much stuck with well known and highly regarded films.

[seanc]

Good start, and nice layout Rauldc. :up: Watched Marty, not bad. Like a 3/5 for me.

[Pussy Galore]

Never heard of House of Wax

I like Marty a lot, if it was a top 35 it might have been on my list, I can relate to the character in some way haha.

[Swan]

Thought for sure I had House of Wax on my list but I guess not. Glad it made it without me.

[Camo]

Thought Marty would be higher. Solid film with a great performance by Borgnine, there's few more likeable characters in film than Marty. Didn't vote for it.

Only seen the remake of House of Wax. Twas garbage.

[Citizen Rules]

Nice presentation Raul! I love the faded around the edges look for your top photos.

Marty...way too low! I've seen both of those and Marty almost made my list. House of Wax is great fun, but not on my list.

[Camo]

Just noticed i have House of Wax crossed off the horror list, must have just took it as the remake and crossed it off without thinking/looking. Think i'm going to watch it later instead of taking it off.

[Chypmunk]

Thanks for doing all the graft and getting the show on the road - much appreciated!

Pretty sure I've seen Marty a long time ago, didn't get around to revisiting it. Watched House Of Wax last month (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=1550045#post1550045) and it's ok but wasn't ever in contention for me.

[Camo]

Wasn't aware House of Wax is a Vincent Price film. Looking forward to it now.

[Mr Minio]

It started and already two films I have to watch...

[cricket]

I haven't seen House of Wax in many years. I used to like it when I was little.

I believe it was a short time before I was intentionally watching 50's movies that I happened upon Marty. I liked it ok.

Looking good Raul:)

[Camo]

Wonder who had Marty 4th and 5th?

[cricket]

I remember somebody giving that 5 popcorns but can't remember who
It was.

[Camo]

I remember somebody giving that 5 popcorns but can't remember who
It was.

The jig is up Nemanja we know it was you :p

http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=1538641#post1538641

[rauldc14]

I had Marty at 23. I really enjoy that film, although I haven't seen it in forever. I thought highly of Borgnines performance in it too.

[Camo]

Gonna guess that Nostromo had House of Wax in the 4th spot and JJ had it somewhere.

[mark f]

I'm pretty sure Marty was on Raul's list. I grew up watching House of Wax every time it was on TV, which was a lot. Ðèstîñy had to have that one on her list. Love the 3D effects with the paddle ball - and yes, that's Charles Bronson near the beginning of the trailer.
Marty (Delbert Mann, 1955) 3+ -Likable Oscar winner, a gentler form of Chayefsky, about a plain Bronx butcher (Ernest Borgnine - Best Actor) who tries to find romance and love before he grows too old.
http://filmfanatic.org/reviews/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/marty-borgnine2.jpg
Angie: What do you wanna do tonight? Marty: I dunno, Angie. What do you wanna do?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4k8aJVNTrs

[Camo]

While i don't love Marty i think it is probably the best example for me of a film that i can't imagine anyone hating. People who don't like old movies or prefer action or whatever may find it a bit boring, but i can't imagine anyone actually hating it. It is really charming with good performances and is funny at times. Love Marty's relationship with his friend

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyszyKhpc88

[donniedarko]

I've seen the 1953 teleplay version of Marty, which I thought was pretty decent. Compelling performances but didn't really draw me into seeing the film. Haven't seen House of Wax either

[Nostromo87]

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... Ooops (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397065/?ref_=nv_sr_1), wrong decade.

In that 2015 Halloween thread I picked House of Wax (1953) as my 50s flick to talk about. It was my #18 in here. Instead of making wax figures magically come to life like these films usually do, Vincent Price uses dead bodies instead of wax, kinda freaky. Didn't think it would make the countdown, now that it did i'll probly have like 6 movies make it from my list instead of 5!!

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[Citizen Rules]

I've seen the 1953 teleplay version of Marty, which I thought was pretty decent. Compelling performances but didn't really draw me into seeing the film.
I've seen that, 1953 Marty with Rod Steiger from Playhouse 90. It's good, I think I liked the Ernest Borgnine a bit better. But the 1953 teleplay Marty is certainly worth a watch.

[The Gunslinger45]

Have not seen either, but I have been meaning to eventually see House of Wax.

[Nemanja]

I had Marty at 5 :cool:

[Sexy Celebrity]

I don't see the one pointers.

[Yoda]

He said in the first post he was going to do them at the halfway point.

[MovieMeditation]

I'm an idiot. :(

I somehow oversaw House of Wax when I compiled my list, despite of going by my IMDb ratings history for the 50s - and I did rate it there... Strange.

So yeah, that's a film that woul've been on my list. Great fun that one. :up:

[Swan]

I'm an idiot. :(

Cheer up buttercup

[Mäx]

Haven't seen both movies and, to be honest, i've never even heard of Marty.

[Kaplan]

Good start. I like Marty, but didn't have it. I may have seen House of Wax, but either way it's the type of movie I'd like.

[SilentVamp]

I was the one who had Marty at #4. I just really like that one.

[Nope1172]

Neither of the first two were on my list. Also, where are the one pointers?

[mark f]

Here.Two films a day until we reach the top 10. When we get to fifty, I will have a short intermission at which point I will post the one pointers list. This is different then normal but I need extra time. I'll give the reason then :).

[Nope1172]

Got it. Thanks

[Guaporense]

Interesting films. I think I will watch The House of Wax at one point.

[Mr Minio]

Well, MoFos. 2/2 here.

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[Guaporense]

Interesting films. I think I will watch The House of Wax at one point.

Sorry, I mean these two pieces of garbage that is American live action. (now this is "dish it out" in Kaplan's sense) ;)

[Mr Minio]

That's the spirit! You ain't no Hollywood drone to watch 'em, right?

[Guaporense]

The only live action I watch is Iranian live action from the 1980's. :cool:

[Frightened Inmate No. 2]

watched marty for the list, it's really good but didn't make my list. house of wax looks good but was never on my radar enough to watch in preparation for this list.

[Gatsby]

Have not seen either.

I think I'll repeat that statement a lot for the bottom 50, but who knows.

[77topaz]

The first two films to make it have 46 points? That makes me worried for some of the more obscure films on my list... :eek:

[rauldc14]

The first two films to make it have 46 points? That makes me worried for some of the more obscure films on my list... :eek:

A pretty low total to get in actually. Don't worry, the points really ramp up, and they ramp up pretty quick. Consider that if you will a spoiler alert.

[Guaporense]

I wonder how high Ray's movies will place (if they place here it will be the first time the cinema of the country with the largest movie industry by ticket sales makes it into these countdowns). :)

[7thson]

Great start - love the first two films, but I love so many from this decade that I could have made a top 100 list easily. Great job thus far.

[NedStark09]

None Of Mine have landed yet either but I wasnt expecting a great score. This is my first 100 Movies anything. Im even ok with dead last. Least Id finish somewhere.

[Guaporense]

Out of my 25 I expect most to be there. Maybe a couple of non-English ones will not make it but other stuff it's a given.

[Fabulous]

None Of Mine have landed yet either but I wasnt expecting a great score. This is my first 100 Movies anything. Im even ok with dead last. Least Id finish somewhere.
You don't win points, the movies do.

[Guaporense]

Is he from 2009?

[Camo]

You don't win points, the movies do.

And people were defending him as if he had finally got it and it was us that were misinterpreting him. :rolleyes:

[NedStark09]

You don't win points, the movies do.
Im am not talking about my points. Im talking about where my list ends when the countdown is done with . I am talking about the movies when I mean where i end up. I am meaning my movie selection list.

[7thson]

Wait - I can't win points?

What is the point then?

;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6A6pMO_WKM

[Nostromo87]

Wolverine's drunk again

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[Miss Vicky]

You don't win points, the movies do.
Im am not talking about my points. Im talking about where my list ends when the countdown is done with . I am talking about the movies when I mean where end up. I am meaning my movie selection list.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn7B5FdwBK8

[Camo]

Don't think i didn't see that first fail there :p

[Miss Vicky]

Don't think i didn't see that first fail there :p

Yeah still trying to get the hang of MoFoing on the Kindle and dealing with mobile versions of sites. Desktop is definitely easier.

[mark f]

Im am not talking about my points. Im talking about where my list ends when the countdown is done with . I am talking about the movies when I mean where i end up. I am meaning my movie selection list.
I hate to tell you this, but I think it ends up in Hell.

[NedStark09]

Just forget it im just gonna stay silent till this is all over with. I will get it best once the Countdown is done and we kinda get where everyone efforts in the MoFo 50s movie is put too bed. Im likely not getting it because I sometimes can forget what I am reading that day but will remember it better 5 days later.

[gbgoodies]

I like Marty, but it's not a favorite movie for me. I consider it a good movie, but not great.

I saw House of Wax many years ago, in the movie theater, and in 3D. The most memorable part was the paddle ball scene. I remember ducking in my seat to try to avoid getting hit by the ball. :lol:

I expected both House of Wax and Marty to be higher than this on the countdown, but neither made my list.

[NedStark09]

For some reason I was not expecting House Of Wax for some reason lets say on a 24th Slot. I was thinking Marty would be 14th. I remember seeing it 4 times cause my dad liked that movie.

[Mr Minio]

Dude, am I scared of Ben-Hur popping up, making me watch a 3,5h movie.

[jal90]

I forgot to send my list :facepalm:

Haven't seen House of wax or Marty.

[Iroquois]

Dude, am I scared of Ben-Hur popping up, making me watch a 3,5h movie.

lol

[NedStark09]

Most Biblical movies were long If I Recall.

[seanc]

Dude, am I scared of Ben-Hur popping up, making me watch a 3,5h movie.

Maybe it will surprise you. I was shocked you liked Marty so much.

[Iroquois]

The "lol" is because I know that Minio likes watching extra-long movies by dudes like Tarr or Angelopoulos so I naturally took him balking at the idea of watching Ben-Hur to be a joke.

[rauldc14]

Two more coming up in a half hour when I get home!

[MovieMeditation]

Two more coming up in a half hour when I get home!
WUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!

[Camo]

My guess:

98.Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
97.Diary of A Country Priest

[cricket]

98. The Cranes are Flying
97. Written on the Wind

[Chypmunk]

98. Carry On Nurse
97. The Titfield Thunderbolt

[Miss Vicky]

98. Something I haven't seen
97. Something else I haven't seen

[rauldc14]

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1957, Directed by Mikhail Kalatozov
46 Points
6 Lists- 2 13ths,16th,21st,23rd,24th

[rauldc14]

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1955, Directed by Fred Zinnemann
47 Points
3 Lists (4th,6th,21st)

[Miss Vicky]

Hey look, my prediction was right.

[Mr Minio]

The Cranes Are Flying is a bloody masterpiece. I had it at 21.

Oklahoma is another one I have to watch. Jeez.

EDIT: I'd rather die than watch Oklahoma.

[MovieMeditation]

Haven't seen either movie.




Both were on my list... :randy:

[seanc]

Never heard of 98. Oklahoma I saw many years ago, I don't remember when or where. I know I did though because a couple of those sings stick with you. I won't be giving it a second chance.

[Camo]

Seen neither. The Cranes Are Flying looks interesting, doubt i'd like Oklahoma. Also lol at Minio having to watch one of those "stupid musicals" he kept bad mouthing :D

[Miss Vicky]

EDIT: I'd rather die than watch Oklahoma.
Quitter.

[cricket]

I had The Cranes are Flying as my #24, which it appears was just enough to sneak it onto the countdown. It's a very good movie, and it was one of the biggest 50's surprises for me.

Oklahoma is the first to appear that I haven't seen, and hopefully the last. I'll watch it this week, but like Minio, I'm not overly enthused.

[Camo]

Minio's not a man of his word guys. That's one less role model for me.

[rauldc14]

Cranes are Flying looks very interesting to me. I will have to give it s watch.

As for Oklahoma, our musical mob pulled it through.

[Chypmunk]

The Cranes Are Flying was my number 13, watched it online early in June (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=1525463#post1525463) and it now sits in my collection. Glad I placed it so high or it might not have made the count and that would have been a real shame.

Not a fan of Oklahoma! myself.

My points total thus far (1 film) = 46 :)

[Mäx]

Again, haven't seen either. :)

[NedStark09]

I saw Marty but have not seen any of the others. But Many have heard of The House Of Wax and . Just none were on me list.

[Swan]

I haven't seen The Cranes are Flying but I really should, I remember loving Letter Never Sent by the same director.

Never seen Oklahoma either.

[NedStark09]

I know this means nothing but I think Hugh Jackman might have done a Play Adaptation Of Oklahoma. If its the same Oklahoma i am thinking of anyways.

[Frightened Inmate No. 2]

haven't seen either but i have seen i am cuba and letter never sent by kalatozov and i thought the former was great and the latter was pretty good so i need to check out the cranes are flying. i saw a high school production of oklahoma when i was a child and enjoyed it but i don't see myself going out of the way to watch the movie any time soon.

[Citizen Rules]

What if there was an alternative universe where everything was opposite??? Post written on the alternative MoFo Top 100 50s Countdown might read like this:

The Cranes Are Flying is another one I have to watch, Jeez.
I won't be giving it a second chance. Doubt i'd like it. I'm not overly enthused. Not a fan of The Cranes Are Flying myself. I don't see myself going out of the way to watch the movie any time soon. ;)

[cricket]

What if there was an alternative universe where everything was opposite??? Post writteon on the alternative MoFo Top 100 50s Countdown might read like this:

The Cranes Are Flying is another one I have to watch, Jeez.
I won't be giving it a second chance. Doubt i'd like it. I'm not overly enthused. Not a fan of The Cranes Are Flying myself. I don't see myself going out of the way to watch the movie any time soon. ;)

You forgot I'd rather die than watch The Cranes are Flying. That would be my favorite.

[Citizen Rules]

You forgot I'd rather die than watch The Cranes are Flying. i don't see myself going out of the way to watch the movie any time soon. Ha:), oh the MoFos in the alternative universe would never be so gosh as to placing life above watching a movie:p

[cricket]

How's this:

I'd rather shoot myself in the f**king face than watch Oklahoma!, but alas, I don't have a gun.

[Camo]

Did you vote for Oklahoma, Citizen? I'm guessing gbg did and maybe Vamp as well.

[Citizen Rules]

Did you vote for Oklahoma, Citizen? I'm guessing gbg did and maybe Vamp as well.No I didn't, actually, surprise:p But I do love it. It's one of the most popular musicals ever done and right this moment there's undoubtedly a production of Oklahoma going on somewhere off Broadway.

Yeah, safe bet that GBG and Vamp voted for it...and did Gideon turn in a list? I should go see if he did. I know he likes Oklahoma.

[The Gunslinger45]

I have not seen either movie. Seems I am off to a typical start with this list. Not seen any flicks until maybe a week or so in, with my first flick coming up in the mid 80's or 70's.

[The Gunslinger45]

The Cranes Are Flying is a bloody masterpiece. I had it at 21.

Oklahoma is another one I have to watch. Jeez.

EDIT: I'd rather die than watch Oklahoma.

Didn't even make it til The Music Man.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jj622vbrrU

[Mr Minio]

What if there was an alternative universe where everything was opposite??? Post written on the alternative MoFo Top 100 50s Countdown might read like this:

The Cranes Are Flying is another one I have to watch, Jeez.
I won't be giving it a second chance. Doubt i'd like it. I'm not overly enthused. Not a fan of The Cranes Are Flying myself. I don't see myself going out of the way to watch the movie any time soon. ;) Doesn't take another universe. Being gbg is enough.

[mark f]

The Cranes Are Flying is very poignant and powerful with some of the greatest B&W cinematography ever. I rate it 3.5. Click on Watch on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGsXmwPj0TA
http://www.menejstatu.sk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/handgun-collection-130801-300x200.jpg
For those who feel the desire to shoot yourselves rather than watch Oklahoma!, the least I can do is provide you with some choices. I had it at #21, although I didn't expect it to make the list. From the mafo MoFo Top 100 -
Oklahoma! (Fred Zinnemann, 1955)

Oklahoma! probably ranks, along with The Wizard of Oz, as the film I saw on TV the most times by the time I was 12 years old. I loved that film! The beginning of the film was filmed completely outdoors, naturalistically, by Fred Zinnemann (High Noon, From Here to Eternity), and those wonderful songs at the beginning, "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" and "The Surrey With the Fringe on Top" totally blew me away as a kid. Gordon MacRae, not exactly a household name nowadays, will always be significant to my family, if only for the first 20 minutes of this wonderful movie. I certainly had a crush on the object of his affections, Shirley Jones. I enjoy this film in its entirety, but sometimes it's attacked for being filmed on soundstages. Well, I agree that it is, but one of the production's greatest songs is the "Pore Jud is Daid" number with MacRae and Rod Steiger (very good after his On the Waterfront role), and that is done wonderfully on a soundstage.

Oklahoma! is awesome Americana and extremely funny. The relationships between the main characters couldn't be more realistic, no matter how outlandish they appear at first. The huge supporting cast includes the wonderful Gloria Grahame's Ado Annie ("I Can't Say No"), Gene Nelson, Charlotte Greenwood, Eddie Albert, James Whitmore, Barbara Lawrence and Jay C. Flippen. MacRae and Jones did reteam the next year for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel, which I enjoy but cannot add to this list, but I will add another by the songwriting duo next.

[donniedarko]

I watched The Cranes are Flying in preparation for the countdown and I liked it well enough to put it at #23 on my list. Definitely a poignant look at how war affects a nation through the looking Glass of one family. It's not much of a war movie as very little is in the perspective of the soldiers, but Instead those left behind.

Have not seen Oklahoma!

My List:
23. The Cranes are Flying

[The Rodent]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGUNrHWZaVs

[The Gunslinger45]

The Cranes Are Flying is very poignant and powerful with some of the greatest B&W cinematography ever. I rate it 3.5. Click on Watch on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGsXmwPj0TA
http://www.menejstatu.sk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/handgun-collection-130801-300x200.jpg
For those who feel the desire to shoot yourselves rather than watch Oklahoma!, the least I can do is provide you with some choices. I had it at #21, although I didn't expect it to make the list. From the mafo MoFo Top 100 -

How the bloody hell did you get a photo of my pistol collection?!?!? :D

I kid of course. I would never own a Glock. ;)

[Mr Minio]

I'd take Magnum, take you.

[Redwell]

By my count, I've only seen twenty something movies from the 50s... You guys are animals.

[SilentVamp]

I'm guessing gbg did and maybe Vamp as well.
Yeah, safe bet that GBG and Vamp voted for it
Yeah, I was one of them that had Oklahoma on the list. I thoroughly enjoy that movie. I had it at #6.

[SkyDog]

I'm 0 for 4. Cranes is my #34, Wax is my #78, the other two I haven't seen.

I saw House of Wax many years ago, in the movie theater, and in 3D. The most memorable part was the paddle ball scene. I remember ducking in my seat to try to avoid getting hit by the ball. :lol:

Hah, I remember watching it at home and thinking "Why the hell are they centering out this paddle ball idiot?". I didn't find out till later it was originally a 3D movie.

[Camo]

Cranes is my #34, Wax is my #78,

Did you make a top 100 of the 50's or something?

[Nope1172]

Haven't seen any of the first four.

[Captain Spaulding]

I haven't seen Oklahoma! or House of Wax.

Marty barely missed the cut for my list. One of the best, most believable and down-to-earth romances I've seen. I love seeing character actors like Ernest Borgnine get a rare opportunity to carry a film and then watch them triumphantly knock it out of the park.

The Cranes Are Flying was another near miss for me. My write-up from the Movie Tab:

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_maptzqL2u71qzz302o1_500.gif
The Cranes Are Flying
(Mikhail Kalatozov, 1957)
4
Cinematography so masterful it threatens to overshadow both the film's emotional poignancy and its potent anti-war message. It's rare for me to pay more attention to how the camera is filming something as opposed to what the camera is filming, but I was in constant awe of the cinematographer's virtuosity -- from the effortless way the camera glides above crowds without losing track of our leading lady, to the fluidity of the long handheld takes, to the gorgeous usage of shadows and light, to the striking juxtaposition between foregrounds and backgrounds, and, in particular, the manner in which the cinematography so candidly mirrors and accentuates the inner turmoil of the characters. The composition in each and every scene is utter perfection. If I was an aspiring filmmaker and not a serial-killing clown, this is a film that I would study and absorb. Also, from what little I've read online, the cultural and historical significance of the film can't be exaggerated. The Cranes Are Flying is one of the first Russian films (maybe the first?) to capture the honest, brutal ramifications of World War II. Director Mikhail Kalatozov, finally free of Stalin's artistic suffocation, put forth onto celluloid the bruised, resilient soul of a war-ravaged nation grieving more casualties than any other country. And who better to give a face to that unbearable grief than the gorgeous, sturdy Tatiana Samoilova, whose eyes alone convey an endless depth of emotion. The Cranes Are Flying is a stunning achievement on many levels, possessing a masterpiece of cinematography and an all-time great performance by a leading lady, that explores the physical and psychological shambles that war leaves on a country and its people. A powerful film. An important film. A beautiful film.

[Guaporense]

https://s3.amazonaws.com/image.photovisi.com/21ea3725-f311-4e02-9661-71552811a717.jpg

https://67.media.tumblr.com/6ace9722f20d86ed4e01d42135c9f22e/tumblr_nkv6q9MZ1L1snmmclo1_500.gif

1957, Directed by Mikhail Kalatozov
46 Points
6 Lists- 2 13ths,16th,21st,23rd,24th

Now this one looks really interesting.

[NedStark09]

Im sorry if I am getting all this wrong but so do we have too watch the Countdown list when its done. Sorry if I missed a rule somewhere

[NedStark09]

Oh I get it now The Count Down Kinda more or less the top 100 Is made by lets say our lists are kinda well nominations for movies and Raul and MOFO more or less selects a top 100 out of our combined lists

[SkyDog]

Did you make a top 100 of the 50's or something?

I store my ratings in a database, so I just click a few buttons and a get a list, sorted by rating.

[donniedarko]

Im sorry if I am getting all this wrong but so do we have too watch the Countdown list when its done. Sorry if I missed a rule somewhere

Oh I get it now The Count Down Kinda more or less the top 100 Is made by lets say our lists are kinda well nominations for movies and Raul and MOFO more or less selects a top 100 out of our combined lists

http://media0.giphy.com/media/kkJ5iKQLZyKyI/giphy.gif

I think you're kind of getting it now

[Captain Spaulding]

Ned, your ride is here.

http://uberhumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/KBOxw.jpg

[Camo]

Im sorry if I am getting all this wrong but so do we have too watch the Countdown list when its done. Sorry if I missed a rule somewhere

Yes, we all have to watch all of the movies. If not finished by the deadline, then Old Sparky we go...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U--hzWYI2Oo

[Camo]

I store my ratings in a database, so I just click a few buttons and a get a list, sorted by rating.

How many different 50's movies do you have in your database?

[SkyDog]

How many different 50's movies do you have in your database?

188 total, 115 that I've seen. (I have a watch list, so I add movies when I see something that interests me)

[Nope1172]

Rauldc, you should start to add the movies to a list in the first post. It will make the countdown much easier to follow.

[Nope1172]

Oh I get it now The Count Down Kinda more or less the top 100 Is made by lets say our lists are kinda well nominations for movies and Raul and MOFO more or less selects a top 100 out of our combined lists
Almost there, you're just missing the part where we have to unscramble all of the titles in order to win the prize.

[Mr Minio]

115 228 here.

[rauldc14]

Rauldc, you should start to add the movies to a list in the first post. It will make the countdown much easier to follow.

Agreed. Will do after work. That was the plan, just dumb and forgot.

[jal90]

Well, that makes one out of four I've seen so far. A deserving place for The cranes are flying, a wonderful aesthetic piece not even the best Kalatozov from the 50s though.

I'll try to watch the other three soon.

[Pussy Galore]

Never heard of these 2.

[NedStark09]

Ned, your ride is here.

http://uberhumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/KBOxw.jpg
Oh my a bus just for me. Did you atleast put gas in it for my brain makes allot of stops . If there is no gas then you can take your kiddy clown bus and go back too the garage.

[Nope1172]

Ned, have you filled out the weekly form you need to in order to complete the countdown yet?

[gbgoodies]

I've never heard of The Cranes Are Flying

Not surprisingly, some of you guessed correctly that Oklahoma! was on my list. It's one of my favorite musicals, and it was #4 on my list. Gordon MacRae had an amazing voice, and he was wonderful in this movie. And for those of you who only know Shirley Jones as the mother on the TV show "The Partridge Family", you should see her in this movie. That TV show didn't do her singing voice any justice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEwVAV3VPw4


I know this means nothing but I think Hugh Jackman might have done a Play Adaptation Of Oklahoma. If its the same Oklahoma i am thinking of anyways.

Yes, Hugh Jackman starred in the London version of Oklahoma! in 1999, and he was excellent. It's available on DVD, but here's a clip of him singing the opening song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNEUtN21cuU

[NedStark09]

Ned, have you filled out the weekly form you need to in order to complete the countdown yet?
? ? ? what now!

[Daniel M]

Not seen any so far lol

97. Written on the Wind

This will be much higher, hopefully top 50.

[MovieMeditation]

He's finally starting to get it, please don't confuse Ned more! Now y'all just evil :p

[Horroist]

Glad to see House of Wax made it in the list as I always been a great fan of Vincent Price films. Heard great things about The Cranes Are Flying, looking forward to give it a watch soon.

[Mr Minio]

I've never heard of The Cranes Are Flying
Not surprisingly, some of you guessed correctly that Oklahoma! was on my list. It's one of my favorite musicals, and it was #4 on my list. I never heard of Oklahoma! until like two months ago. However, here, we found the guilty person! Number 4?!

[the samoan lawyer]

I'm only 1/4 seen but really glad Cranes got in. All the others I had planned to see but didn't get time.

[honeykid]

EDIT: I'd rather die than watch Oklahoma.
You're lucky you have the choice. ;)

I had House Of Wax at #24. About the only thing which will interest me about this 50's list will be how many of mine make it. :D Usually it doesn't matter, but I'm actually kind of interested. Hopefully, it'll be really low. :p

[neiba]

Cranes was on my watchlist but I didn't get to it on time. Never heard of the other 3...

0/4 so far...

[donniedarko]

96. Diary of a Country Priest
95. M. Hulot's Holiday

[rauldc14]

Any other guesses?

[jiraffejustin]

Is it too soon/too late for a Human Condition film to pop up?

[Camo]

96.Bob Le Flambeur
95.Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

[Friendly Mushroom!]

If my 1st place doesn't appear soon, it more than likely wont appear.

[Chypmunk]

96. Carry On Nurse
95. The Titfield Thunderbolt

:D

[rauldc14]

https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/50s/aebf2964-d6d4-405e-965d-6e518c9dacb7.jpg

https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/50s/tumblr_n6t7dzY6VE1qaqx8xo2_500.gif
1958, Directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. and Russell S. Doughten Jr.
47 Points
3 Lists (1st,13th,17th)

[rauldc14]

https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/50s/15735e5b-691e-4be7-be28-b3de00849653.jpg

https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/50s/tumblr_lhyqyzxdIa1qeg3g9o1_500.gif

1958, Directed by Vincente Minnelli
51 Points
4 Lists (3rd,10th,16th,24th)

[Camo]

Another two i haven't seen. Haven't even heard of Some Came Running.

[Chypmunk]

Damn - that's the closest I've ever come to getting a prediction right!

Definitely seen The Blob but though a fun movie it was never a favourite and can't honestly say I remember Some Came Running but as it has Shirley MacLaine in I'm sure I must have seen it at some point.

Still just the 46 points for my list thus far.

[Mäx]

That's 0 out of 6 now for me. :D

[The Rodent]

Woot!




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[Miss Vicky]

Another two i haven't seen. Haven't even heard of Some Came Running.

What he said.

That makes me 0/6 on both watching and voting.

[Camo]

I'm 2/6 after watching House of Wax the other day. Might watch Some Came Running soon, looks pretty good. When i saw it was from Vincent Minelli and starring Sinatra i thought it'd be a musical but it's not.

[Daniel M]

Another two I haven't seen. Can't believe you people haven't heard of Some Came Running though. It's one of the films I most wanted to see before sending my list but didn't.

[Mr Minio]

Haven't seen The Blob, but I will be more than glad to watch it. Some Came Running on the other hand... I took it for a musical at first, but seeing it's drama, I may watch it. I'm surprised anybody votes for movies like these.

[Camo]

I'm surprised anybody votes for movies like these.

Movies you haven't seen?

[donniedarko]

The Blob has been on my watch list for ages. Haven't heard of Some Came Running but looks like a film i would enjoy

[donniedarko]

Movies you haven't seen?

Who votes for Hollywood movies? Eww

[Swan]

Not crazy about the original Blob to be honest. Haven't seen the other.

[Mr Minio]

Movies you haven't seen? Movies arguably inferior to anime.

[cricket]

I haven't seen The Blob in many years, but I used to love it as a kid.

Some Came Running was on my 50's watchlist but I couldn't get to it. I will certainly watch it now, and it looks like something I might like a lot.

[Citizen Rules]

Seen 5 of 6 so far.

Some Came Running (1958) is the first movie of mine to make the list, yeah! It was my #16. Awesome film done by Vincente Minnelli.

The Blob, I enjoyed it and need to see it again, but it wasn't on my list.

[Ðèstîñy]

House of Wax is number 4 on my list, and The Blob is number 17. I'm very pleased to see them on the list.

[Citizen Rules]

House of Wax is number 4 on my list, and The Blob is number 17. I'm very pleased to see them on the list.We should do a 1950s Sci-Fi/Horror Hof, that would be cool...lot of great sci-horror films in the 50s:)

[Omnizoa]

We should do a 1950s Sci-Fi/Horror Hof, that would be cool...lot of great sci-horror films in the 50s:)
That's a whole world of movies I have almost no familiarity with. Sounds interesting.

[Citizen Rules]

People in the 1950's could be really paranoid, thanks to the threat of atomic destruction, the Red scare and McCarthyism. So movies of that time can reflect that paranoia. None more so than 1950's Sci Fi-Horror. Many of those films aren't just about creatures attacking, often they have a biting social commentary under the main themes.

[Ðèstîñy]

That's a whole world of movies I have almost no familiarity with. Sounds interesting.

Horror and Sci-fi are my two favorite genres, which is why I had so much trouble choosing movies for this list. Between Alfred Hitchcock (I also love thrillers), and the horror/sci-fi movies, I had way too many to choose from. You should really start watching them. It's a great decade, and I'd for sure join in on that Hall of Fame.

[The Rodent]

People in the 1950's could be really paranoid, thanks to the threat of atomic destruction, the Red scare and McCarthyism. So movies of that time can reflect that paranoia. None more so than 1950's Sci Fi-Horror. Many of those films aren't just about creatures attacking, often they have a biting social commentary under the main themes.



War Of The Worlds (1953)... ever noticed how all of the machines always travel from screen right to screen left?
It's the East attacking the West...

[Omnizoa]

People in the 1950's could be really paranoid, thanks to the threat of atomic destruction, the Red scare and McCarthyism. So movies of that time can reflect that paranoia. None more so than 1950's Sci Fi-Horror. Many of those films aren't just about creatures attacking, often they have a biting social commentary under the main themes.
Sounds like my kinda movies.

[Camo]

The few Sci Fi films i watched from the decade were really good, was clearly a good time for them and i ended up voting for one. The only one i wasn't really a fan of was On The Beach.

[Cobpyth]

Some Came Running was my #10!

It's a fantastic film with an overall laid back atmosphere, focusing on character instead of plot, and it has one of the most spectacular final scenes in the history of cinema.

[mark f]

The Blob? Well, it's a camp classic. Oh yeah - great theme song. :cool:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzHDvzGmmw0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GODDLgM1gKo
That movie they're playing in The Blob is real. I did a mini-review.
Daughter of Horror aka Dementia (John Parker, 1955) 1.5 - Here's another cult item, mostly known as the film being played at the theatre when it's attacked by The Blob (1958). This movie has no dialogue (you can hear some turned down way low for some reason) but it does have some beautifully-lit-and-composed B&W cinematography which makes it almost worth watching. Then Ed McMahon(!) turns up as a scary narrator to explain the lunacy which passes for a plot. If you just watch it as a silent movie, the visuals and a couple of weird scenes may hold your attention for the hour running time but it's really not that good.
Some Came Running (Vincente Minnelli, 1958) 3 http://madisoncamerunning.com/Gallery2/SCRITAL.JPG
I don't know what to say here... Minnelli is one of the most interesting directors in Hollywood history. his forte (pronounced "fort") seemed to be the musical (Meet Me in St. Louis, Gigi, An American in Paris, Cabin in the Sky, The Band Wagon, Brigadoon, The Pirate, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (yes, even you, Jack Nicholson!), but he also punched out romantic comedies (Father of the Bride, Designing Woman, The Reluctant Debutante), as well as some of the most colorful and flamboyant melodramas (Lust For Life, Home From the Hill, The Bad and the Beautiful, Madame Bovary, The Sandpiper AND Some Came Running). This film is pretty much all fake in a cinema-sorta way, but the lighting is always spectacular and in-your-face. Thus it's basically Minnelli's impressionistic follow-up to what he thought happened in the same author's From Here to Eternity. Although Sinatra's Maggio died in the earlier flick, his alter ego writer showed up in this one.

[The Gunslinger45]

Hey! One I have seen! Saw The Blob decades ago as a kid. Great flick.

My List: 0
Seen: 1/6

[Nope1172]

I saw the Blob, but it didn't make my list. I'm 1/6 for now. There are only 3 films on my list that I think might not make it. If they don't show up soon, I'll have to assume the worst.

[Pussy Galore]

I thought I had seen most of the films that would make it, but I have only seen 1 out of 6 so far haha.

[Nope1172]

I thought I had seen most of the films that would make it, but I have only seen 1 out of 6 so far haha.
Yeah, it's usually not until the top 60 that I know all the movies that are showing up.

[gbgoodies]

Not surprisingly, some of you guessed correctly that Oklahoma! was on my list. It's one of my favorite musicals, and it was #4 on my list.

I never heard of Oklahoma! until like two months ago. However, here, we found the guilty person! Number 4?!


Guilty, and proud of it. :D

Oklahoma! was almost #3 on my list. It flipped up and down with another movie a few times before I sent in my list. One final rewatch of both movies on the last day made the final decision for me.

[gbgoodies]

I saw The Blob in many years ago, but I didn't rewatch it for this list because I knew it had no chance of making my list. It's a good movie for it's time, but it's not a favorite for me.

Some Came Running is a great movie, and I considered it for my list, but I just couldn't find room for it. :( (So many great musicals and Hitchcock movies in the '50's left too few spots for a lot of other great movies. :shrug: )

[NedStark09]

Saw The Blob and Marty but neither nor any other so far
were on my list either.

[Frightened Inmate No. 2]

watched the blob a couple years ago and i don't think it's very good. not horrible or anything, but it's just sorta boring and dumb. i came very close to watching some came running for the list but it was a little bit harder to find than some others so i didn't get to it. i imagine i would love it. i think i remember reading somewhere it was one of richard linklater's favorite movies or something.

[Mr Minio]

Dementia is a kvlt classic. You know nothing, mark f'!

[NedStark09]

Im sorry but for me i was more into monster classic horror. While the blob is sure something not normal. I just gravitated near Black Lagoon, The Wolf Man, King Kong Godzilla. Anything Harryhousen. While have Hithcock movies high i was never really into as i call suspence horror. Or really any early alien movie much. except for a special few.

[cricket]

Just finished watching Some Came Running. I loved it, and it may have made my list if I had seen it prior.

[Captain Spaulding]

I watched The Blob several years ago, liked it, but I think I prefer the 1988 remake.

Haven't seen Some Came Running. Vincente Minnelli is a director I keep meaning to explore. I've only seen two from him so far: Meet Me in St. Louis and The Bad and the Beautiful, both of which are very good.

[Cobpyth]

Also forgot to say that I really like Marty.

It's a perfect character study of a lonely middle aged man being subtly pushed by himself and the people around him to maintain that loneliness. It's definitely a film with a lot of truth to it and that's probably why it became so popular. Its themes are still very relevant today.

[the samoan lawyer]

The Blob was ok but wasn't close to making my list. Put me in the bracket of never heard of Some Came Running.

[the samoan lawyer]

Also forgot to say that I really like Marty.

It's a perfect character study of a lonely middle aged man being subtly pushed by himself and the people around him to maintain that loneliness. It's definitely a film with a lot of truth to it and that's probably why it became so popular. Its themes are still very relevant today.


Cob that's a great little summary there and sounds like something I would enjoy. Will watch it tonight.


Cheers.

[Nemanja]

100. Marty #5 5
99. House of Wax 3
98. The Cranes are Flying 4
97. Oklahoma -
96. The Blob 3.5
95. Some Came Running 4

[MovieMeditation]

Once I used to post my reviews and ratings with these countdowns, but I've admittedly been slacking lately...

I'll try to get many of these seen so I can follow the countdown closely. :):up:


100. Marty (1955)

http://www.wgal.com/image/view/-/19227370/highRes/2/-/124iu5b/-/OTD-March-13---Betsy-Blair-jpg.jpg

A sweet and tender little love story about the real life fairy tale of the beast and the beast - not that these are ugly people - but they are not the glamerous Hollywood couple or the wealthy happy bunch. These are two people who are completely ordinary, with ordinary looks and ordinary lives, who just can't seem to fit in with everybody else - until they find each other. I liked that unpolished aspect of it, although I did wish for a little more unbalance as well. In a way, the story is very straight forward and it kind of calls for a turning point somewhere, but the closest we get to that is when the movie ends. In a way, the usual downpoint for our characters doesn't come 2/3 into the film, like usually, but is already build into the fundament from the beginning and we work its way up from there. The good thing about that is how things feel a bit off-beat and bold, but at the same time it's a little simple and shallow. The movie is missing a little more depth and some more layers, as well as some changes in the flow of the story... at least if this should be a masterpiece.

But as it stands now, it is a fun film, free from its own ego and told losely and warmly. Sometimes I don't mind when a film just wants to be an episodic and extended point in our life, because sometimes that point has a point of its own that is worthy of being told on the big screen. There is enough for us to understand what came before and what will most likely come after, so it's not that the story isn't complete. It's quite simply short in scale and grand in genuineness. Sometimes it's enough to feel the film without having to read the film and 'Marty' is completely lovable as it is. The visuals are subtle but not at all simple and the music is light on its feet without being without weight or matter. In a way, the soundtrack goes perfectly hand in hand with how the two main characters goes hand in hand with their parents and lives. They are nervous and good hearted people who are still attached to the safer surroundings of their closest family and familiar territories. They are not exactly immature - in fact far from it - and they are not infant minds or inferior human beings. But they have a youthful fragileness to them; a sweet and humble spirit about them, which the soundtrack catches nicely. It is almost like if the lullaby was suddenly a love tune... dreamy and innocent in its own way... kind of like our two main characters.*

And what wonderful acting from those two - especially Betsy Blair spoke to me. She was like her own little light and her smile made that light shine even brighter. She looked like someone that couldn't even hurt a fly and together with Ernest Borgnine's big and warm character their magic just flew off the screen. Short, sweet, simple and wonderful. I enjoyed this one plenty.

3.5

99. House of Wax 3.5

No write up for this, but I remember it to be a fun time. Paris Hilton was so good in this!

Kidding, kidding.... Mr. Price was priceless though, as always, and I loved the atmosphere and style of it. This was a 3D film too, wasn't it? I think I came to seek this one out partly because I wanted to see it in 3D. And I was surprised how the movie was actually good enough on its own too.

98. The Cranes are Flying - sounds really interesting; might see this one soon...
97. Oklahoma - doesn't really interest me tbh.
96. The Blob - the remake interest me more, but I still wanna see it.
95. Some Came Running - might like this one. I'll check it out.

[rauldc14]

Prediction time is now!

[Daniel M]

The Thing
Some animation

[Chypmunk]

94. Plan 9 From Outer Space
93. Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

[Swan]

Animation Thing
The Some

[The Rodent]

94. Something from the 50s
93. Something from the 50s that nobody has ever heard of

[Swan]

94. Plan 9 From Outer Space
93. Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

Dammit Chyp, you ruined it.

[Chypmunk]

Dammit Chyp, you ruined it.
I'm like that :p

[Cobpyth]

Bob le Flambeur
Bigger Than Life

[Daniel M]

what is this cat film people keep talking about

[cricket]

94. Woman in the Dunes
93. Woman in the Dunes

[Cobpyth]

what is this cat film people keep talking about

A great classic you should watch! :p

[Chypmunk]

what is this cat film people keep talking about
No idea - could be this one (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0356634/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) maybe?

[MovieMeditation]

I predict... one sci-fi, one comedy!

[Daniel M]

94. Independance Day
93. Man on Fire

[rauldc14]

https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/50s/6897c2be-23aa-41cf-8603-d0443f3c3a93.jpg

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1950, Directed by John Cromwell
52 Points
3 Lists (1st,3rd,22nd)

[rauldc14]

https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/50s/57ae343b-8898-4d40-8a4f-7ec342f7835c.jpg

https://www.movieforums.com/images/lists/50s/human-condition.jpg

1959, Directed by Masaki Kobayashi
52 Points
4 Lists (4th,10th,16th,22nd)

[Mr Minio]

Haven't seen Caged. I will tho.

The whole Human Condition Trilogy is a glorious masterpiece.

[Camo]

My mum is a fan of and owns Caged, so i may get it off of her and watch it soon. The Human Condition is something i really want to see, love both Harakiri and Kwaidan from Kobayashi so it sounds like it could be for me.

Seen - 3/8

[Citizen Rules]

Very happy to see Caged on a few list. That was my nomination in the 50s Hof and I'm happy a few people seem to have really liked it.

BTW my number 1 movie? was Caged.

[cricket]

I liked both of those movies a lot but voted for neither:)

[Citizen Rules]

I liked both of those movies a lot but voted for neither:)Hmm, I thought maybe you were one of the other votes for Caged. I bet Raul had it on his list.

[Miss Vicky]

0/8

I don't think I've ever even heard of Caged.

[MovieMeditation]

Not seen either.

I'm most interested in The Human Condition Trilogy.

[Citizen Rules]

My review of Caged (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1497797#post1497797)

[rauldc14]

Hmm, I thought maybe you were one of the other votes for Caged. I bet Raul had it on his list.

Correct. I had it at 22. What drives the film is the atmosphere and the performance of Eleanor Parker, an actress that I seem to think could be a favorite of the classic period for me.

So that's two for me with Marty and Caged. Sadly these are the only two I have seen, but I hope to get to a few of these Thursday and Friday as well.

[Citizen Rules]

I bet the other list that had Caged at #3 was Neiba.

[Chypmunk]

Never seen Caged, maybe one day though not entirely convinced it'll be my cup of tea.

Also sadly never seen The Human Condition trilogy either - but am hoping the release later this year from Arrow will give Criterion some competition and force the price down a tad and make it a more justifiable purchase.

Still just the 46 points for my list.

[cricket]

Hmm, I thought maybe you were one of the other votes for Caged. I bet Raul had it on his list.

You probably got it on to this come down by nominating it for the Hall of Fame.

[Citizen Rules]

You probably got it on to this come down by nominating it for the Hall of Fame.That was the plan:D

[the samoan lawyer]

Seen neither and it makes me very sad.

[Cobpyth]

Seen neither and it makes me very sad.

It should make you happy. More films to look forward to!

[NedStark09]

I have a feeling its gonna be a while or never before any of my films appear in the countdown. Which is how it is. No since crying over lack of movie watching or selecting what i did. based my knowledge on what films i liked and Im good with my list.

[donniedarko]

0/2 on this set

[Nope1172]

I saw Caged during the 50s HoF. I didn't really care for it at all, and it didn't come close to making my list. Here was my write up for it during the HoF:
Caged
I still am not quite sure what to think after watching this film. It was quite a roller coaster of quality for me. The beginning lacked, then the middle it started to pick up, only to finish blandly. The biggest problem this film had was that it was just kind of boring. Some of the performances were laughable at points, and it prevented me from taking the film seriously. The only actor who I though gave a decent performance was the warden of the prison. The best character by far was kitty (the actual kitten, not the inmate). The villain seemed a bit to maniacal and "mustache-twisty" for me, and I didn't think her motives were very clear. A lack of good characters and performances really held the film back, and overall I thought it was pretty mediocre. Sorry CR, at least I enjoyed Lady Killer.

2.5+

Ps. Did anyone else notice that the blonde inmate was played by the same actress from Ace in the Hole? Cool coincidence huh?
(2/8 seen, 0/25 list)

[Nope1172]

I plan on watching Marty tonight. I also think I will rewatch The Blob since I haven't seen it in a while and it's on Hulu.

[Sexy Celebrity]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbHwbgIELCc

[mark f]

I give a 👍 to both Caged and The Human Condition Part I. I can't find anything significant I wrote here about them although I found my thoughts for Parts II & III of the latter. Caged wasn't the first women's prison movie, but all the scenes showing the corruption of innocence are in place - yes, even lesbian come-ons from those in charge. The Human Condition is a strong anti-war epic, but I don't think the first part is the best.

My List:

21. Oklahoma!

[The Gunslinger45]

Seen neither of these two.

My List: 0
Seen: 1/8

[jiraffejustin]

I voted for The Human Condition. It's very high on my list. I'll find out exactly where on my list when I get home.

It's the least of the trilogy, as it keeps getting better with each installment.Still better than most movies ever hope to be.