What are your favorite movies???

[AVL1984]

Over the past 40 years, my wife and I have enjoyed watching people like Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, etc. We, when we had cable, used to watch TMC all the time, but that's been six years in the past. Some of the movies we love are:
McLintock
Bend of the River
The Shootist
The Postman Always Rings Twice
The Parent Trap (Original with Brian Keith and Maureen O'Hara)
Pillow Talk
There are many others, but this should be enough to get the ball rolling!

 

[Salty]

I like most war movies - both drama and "sitcoms"
Chic flicks can be fun

 

[Wesley Briggman]

My wife and I have not attended a movie in a theater since 1966. During the last one we attended we both fell asleep. Some months after that, the Holy Spirit brought me under conviction and made me aware that movies are fiction (including so-called "Christian" movies) and have no redeeming value. I am very, very selective about watching movies or any other programs on TV - maybe Gun Smoke, I Love Lucy, etc.

I am, and have been for some time, struggling to have the mind of Christ.

But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

 

[AVL1984]

My wife and I have not attended a movie in a theater since 1966. During the last one we attended we both fell asleep. Some months after that, the Holy Spirit brought me under conviction and made me aware that movies are fiction (including so-called "Christian" movies) and have no redeeming value. I am very, very selective about watching movies or any other programs on TV - maybe Gun Smoke, I Love Lucy, etc.

I am, and have been for some time, struggling to have the mind of Christ.

But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

I can fully understand your position. I grew up with friends who didn't even have a television. I didn't get to watch much television when I was a youth, though I did sneak into the house when Star Trek, the original version was airing. I try to be very selective in my movie watching as well. I don't think the Lord would stop us from watching some things. But, I know that there are many things I can no longer watch. When I was out of the Lord's will, I watched "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," and for years, it became a staple in our home as did "Home Alone" and "A Christmas Story." All had foul language in them, and when I caught myself using that language, I decided I wouldn't watch them any longer. I don't believe the Lord is so "staunch" that he would stop people from watching movies as long as they guard their minds. I mean, one can't go out into the world today without hearing foul language, witnessing sexually explicit materials being distributed, etc. We just have to guard our minds. But, I commend you on your decision and conviction to do what you do. Blessings.

 

[Salty]

... movies are fiction (including so-called "Christian" movies) and have no redeeming value. ...

and sometimes that is the best thing about movies - just go out for the evening - forget everything (leave your cell phone at home) have supper and take in a movie - forget everything - and just relax!

Too often so many of us go non stop - folks we need a break.

Can I compare this to drinking a Pepsi - that as no redeeming value - so why do we buy a bottle of soda pop?
So we can take a break - and sit back.

Thats my View

 

[AVL1984]

and sometimes that is the best thing about movies - just go out for the evening - forget everything (leave your cell phone at home) have supper and take in a movie - forget everything - and just relax!

Too often so many of us go non stop - folks we need a break.

Can I compare this to drinking a Pepsi - that as no redeeming value - so why do we buy a bottle of soda pop?
So we can take a break - and sit back.

Thats my View

I totally agree, Salty! If and when we get a chance to enjoy an old John Wayne movie, we do so. Wayne was, IMHO an honest to goodness American Hero! He gave many people a good view of what a man should be in most of his movies. I've got a huge painting of him that my late MIL had. I've not hung it, but it will go somewhere in my library, I'm sure, right along with Washington and some of the founding fathers of this country, and on the opposite wall paintings of the Hero's of the Faith!

 

[Scarlett O.]

I like movies from TCM. A lot!!

Some of my favorites are:

• The Longest Day
• The Best Years of Our Lives
• The Thing [James Arness - "Matt Dillon" - plays an ENTIRELY different role. He plays a giant carrot that eats people.]
• Casablanca
• Penny Serenade
• Public Enemy
• The Thin Man
• My Man Godfrey

There's a lot more.

I'm EXTREMELY trepidatious about modern films. A few are very good, but most have something offensive to me.

However, if it has a dinosaur, King Kong, or Godzilla in it - I'm there.

I also like - as in modern films:

• Whalerider
• Finding Nemo
• The Secret Life of Walter Mitty [New one]

If it has graphic profanity, nudity, and excessive violence - I'm out. Today, that culls most movies.

 

[AVL1984]

I like movies from TCM. A lot!!

Some of my favorites are:

• The Longest Day
• The Best Years of Our Lives
• The Thing [James Arness - "Matt Dillon" - plays an ENTIRELY different role. He plays a giant carrot that eats people.]
• Casablanca
• Penny Serenade
• Public Enemy
• The Thin Man
• My Man Godfrey

There's a lot more.

I'm EXTREMELY trepidatious about modern films. A few are very good, but most have something offensive to me.
tht However, if it has a dinosaur, King Kong, or Godzilla in it - I'm there.

I also like - as in modern films:

• Whalerider
• Finding Nemo
• The Secret Life of Walter Mitty [New one]

If it has graphic profanity, nudity, and excessive violence - I'm out. Today, that culls most movies.

Wow! You've listed many of our other favorites! Most ALL of the older movies from the 40s and 50s are loved by us in a real way. We just don't have actors and actresses like those in that era anymore. This morning we had the tele on Vudu, which is where we get some of our "religious" or "inspirational" films. We came across one that had been snuck in that had gross language and nudity in it. My wife was half-asleep, so she didn't really notice it, but I did as I looked up from a book that I was reading and taking notes from at the time. I had to turn it off. I went back later and rated the movie a 1 star. Someone else had rated it 4 1/2 stars. They must have been from a denomination that enjoyed worldly entertainment in their religious tuning. It made me sad to see that some channels do this. Thankfully it's internet and we're not paying for the movies. That would have been wasted money. It truly is becoming a "battle for the mind." So, it's very possible that the Brother who mentioned earlier that he tried to avoid movies had the right idea.

 

[Marooncat79]

The Getaway S McQueen and Ali M
Dead Again
Kelly’s Hero’s
Josef Wales
Princess Bride
Key Largo
African Queen
Every Which Way but Loose
John Travolta movies
Has Gene Hackman ever had a bad movie
Clint anything but the dirty Harrys