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The Philadelphia Story (1940)
Posted by Brock Winspear
The Philadelphia Story (1940)
I got to enjoy a special showing of this film in the theater recently. I love to go back and watch the classics. Especially, the way that they were meant to be seen, on the big screen. Usually you cannot go wrong with Cary Grant, James Stewart, or Katharine Hepburn. The Philadelphia Story gathers the trio together in the same film. Talk about star power. Now, the three are silver screen legends. At the time this movie was released, all of these actors were in their prime. That is easily why 78 years later, the film is still being played in the theater. Can you imagine very many movies that were made in our time that will still be played in theaters 78 years from now? That is, of course, if theaters still exist in 78 years.
The movie is about a wealthy woman who is about to get married for the second time. However, her ex-husband and a reporter show up shortly before the wedding and stir things up.
The film is based on the play by Philip Barry. It is directed by George Cukor and the rest of the noteworthy cast includes Ruth Hussey, John Howard, Roland Young, Mary Nash, John Halliday, Virginia Weidler, and Henry Daniell.
This movie feels almost more like a play, because it is all about the dialogue and timing of acting. It is the conversations and connections between the characters. The setting does not change much and the audience is more focused on the people instead of the place anyway. This is all understandable of course, because it is based on a play.
The film is filled with grace, wit, humor, life, flawlessness, class, elegance, and charm. Those characteristics all together in one movie in today’s world hardly exist.
Hepburn, Stewart, and Grant play off of each other perfectly. They seem to all equally contribute, which is especially rare in today’s movies for three such big names to carry the film equally. The dialogue is very amusing throughout. In a way, I feel like the film captured a little piece of their heart and soul for your enjoyment. A timeless classic. Like a fine wine, The Philadelphia Story is aged to perfection.
I rate this movie a 10 on a scale of 1-10.
To achieve this 10 rating, you have to understand that the film truly has stood the test of time. For what it is, it is a 10. To truly appreciate this however, you have to have an appreciation for old movies. You have to step outside the box that is the film industry of the present. Take out the action. Take out the special effects. It is heart and soul during the golden age of Hollywood forever captured and preserved for your viewing pleasure. A taste of the past held onto for so many years. We held on to it so tight because it is historic and beautiful.
If you liked this film, than you might also enjoy:
My Favorite Wife (1940)
Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Holiday (1938)
It’s A Wonderful Life (1939)
His Girl Friday (1940)
The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
Mr. Lucky (1943)
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947)
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948)
I Was a Male War Bride (1949)
Monkey Business (1952)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Houseboat (1958)
Adam’s Rib (1949)
Posted in Classics Movie Reviews
Tags: Adam's Rib (1949), Bringing up Baby (1938), Cary Grant, Classics, Film, George Cukor, Henry Daniell, His Girl Friday (1940), Holiday (1938), Houseboat (1958), I Was a Male War Bride (1949), It's A Wonderful Life (1939), James Stewart, John Halliday, John Howard, Katharine Hepburn, Mary Nash, Monkey Business (1952), movie, Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948), Mr. Lucky (1943), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), My Favorite Wife (1940), Philip Barry, Roland Young, Ruth Hussey, The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947), The Philadelphia Story (1940), The Shop Around the Corner (1940), Virginia Weidler
13 Best Romantic Comedy Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
Posted by Brock Winspear
Netflix is constantly changing its movie selection. Here is a list of 13 of the best romantic comedy movies that are currently available to watch on Netflix Watch Instantly.
I am not the biggest fan of this genre because too often romantic comedies are very cheesy and predictable. However, if they are well-made then they can be just as good as any other comedy. This is a list of good “date movies” because both the man and woman can enjoy these romantic comedies without the man just having to suffer through them.
Here is the list:
13 Best Comedy Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
The Switch (2010)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Anger Management (2003)
Something’s Gotta Give (2003)
Outside Providence (1999)
Beautiful Girls (1996)
I.Q. (1994)
Benny & Joon (1993)
Heaven Can Wait (1978)
White Christmas (1954)
Monkey Business (1952)
People Will Talk (1951)
I Was A Male War Bride (1949)
Next time you are up for a good laugh and trying to find a funny “date movie” to watch on Netflix Watch Instantly, I recommend you choose one of these movies as part of your movie night.
If you enjoyed this list, click on the following links below for more netflix related material:
Netflix Watch Instantly Movie Reviews September 2013
13 Best Comedy Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
20 Best Drama Movies Based on Real Life Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
20 Best Classics Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
13 Best Mind-bending Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
13 Best War/Military Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
13 Best Gritty Action/Thriller Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
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Click here for Now In Theatres Movie Reviews August 30th – September 5th. You will find previews, poster artwork, and my full review of all of the movies that I have seen that are currently in theatres. You’ll be able to see which movies are out right now and it might just help you decide which movies are worth seeing.
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Happy movie watching!
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Tags: 13 Best Romantic Comedy Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly, Anger Management (2003), Beautiful Girls (1996), Benny & Joon (1993), Best Date Movies on Netflix Watch Instantly, Best Romantic Comedies on Netflix, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Heaven Can Wait (1978), I Was a Male War Bride (1949), I.Q. (1994), Monkey Business (1952), Movies, Netflix, Netflix Watch Instantly, Outside Providence (1999), People Will Talk (1951), Something's Gotta Give (2003), The Best Comedies on Netflix Watch Instantly, The Funniest Movies on Netflix Watch Instantly, The Switch (2010), White Christmas (1954)
20 Best Classics Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
Posted by Brock Winspear
Netflix is constantly changing its movie selection. Here is a list of 20 of the best Classics movies that are currently available to watch on Netflix Watch Instantly. If you enjoy watching the movies of old like I do, then you have to check out the movies on this list. They are excellent classics in every sense of the word, and I highly recommend all of them.
If the title of the movie is highlighted, you may click on it for my full review.
Here is the list:
20 Best Classics Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923)
Dracula (1931)
The Mummy (1932)
Scarface (1932)
The Invisible Man (1933)
His Girl Friday (1940)
Dumbo (1941)
The Wolfman (1941)
Double Indemnity (1944)
I Was A Male War Bride (1949)
People Will Talk (1951)
White Christmas (1954)
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
Charade (1963)
The Odd Couple (1968)
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
True Grit (1969)
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976)
The Omen (1976)
Next time that you are sitting around trying to find a movie to watch on Netflix Watch Instantly, I recommend you choose one of these movies as part of your movie night.
If you enjoyed this list, click on other Netflix related links below:
Netflix Watch Instantly Movie Reviews September 2013
20 Best Drama Movies Based on Real Life Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
13 Best Mind-bending Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
13 Best War/Military Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
13 Best Comedy Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
13 Best Romantic Comedy Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
13 Best Gritty Action/Thriller Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
Are you thinking about seeing a movie that is currently in theatres?
Click here for Now In Theatres Movie Reviews August 30th – September 5th. You will find previews, poster artwork, and my full review of all of the movies that I have seen that are currently in theatres. You’ll be able to see which movies are out right now and it might just help you decide which movies are worth seeing.
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Tags: 20 Best Classics Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly, Best Classic Movies on Netflix, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), Charade (1963), Double Indemnity (1944), Dracula (1931), Dumbo (1941), His Girl Friday (1940), House on Haunted Hill (1959), I Was a Male War Bride (1949), Movies, Netflix, Netflix Watch Instantly, People Will Talk (1951), Scarface (1932), The Best Movies on Netflix, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923), The Invisible Man (1933), The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976), The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), The Mummy (1932), The Odd Couple (1968), The Omen (1976), The Wolfman (1941), True Grit (1969), White Christmas (1954)
13 Best War/Military Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
Posted by Brock Winspear
Netflix is constantly changing its movie selection. In honor of Memorial Day, here is a list of 13 of the best war/military movies that are currently available to watch on Netflix Watch Instantly. There is a wide range of different wars and different types of military on the list. Here is the list:
13 Best War/Military Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
Braveheart (1995)
The Pianist (2002)
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008)
The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
I Was a Male War Bride (1949)
Top Gun (1986)
Hotel Rwanda (2004)
We Were Soldiers (2002)
Tears of the Sun (2003)
Taps (1981)
The Messenger (2009)
The Sum of All Fears (2002)
Windtalkers (2002)
Next time you are in the mood to watch a great War/Military movie, check out one of the movies on this list. They are all currently available to watch on Netflix Watch Instantly. There is a wide range of movies on this list, but if you think that it looks good, then you will probably enjoy it. Happy movie watching and Happy Memorial Day!
If you enjoyed this list, click on the following links below for more netflix related material:
Netflix Watch Instantly Movie Reviews September 2013
20 Best Drama Movies Based on Real Life Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
13 Best Mind-bending Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
13 Best Comedy Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
13 Best Romantic Comedy Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
13 Best Gritty Action/Thriller Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
20 Best Classics Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly
Are you thinking about seeing a movie that is currently in theatres?
Click here for Now In Theatres Movie Reviews August 30th – September 5th. You will find previews, poster artwork, and my full review of all of the movies that I have seen that are currently in theatres. You’ll be able to see which movies are out right now and it might just help you decide which movies are worth seeing.
Are you a fan of Redbox?
Click on the links below for Redbox related material:
Current Redbox Movie Reviews September 2013
Current Redbox Movie Reviews August 2013
Current Redbox Movie Reviews July 2013
Top 13 Current Redbox Movies Vol. 4
Top 13 Current Redbox Movies Vol. 3
Top 13 Current Redbox Movies Vol. 2
Top 13 Current Redbox Movies from
Top 13 Disappointing Current Redbox Movies
Happy movie watching!
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Tags: 13 Best War/Military Movies Available on Netflix Watch Instantly, Braveheart (1995), Hotel Rwanda (2004), I Was a Male War Bride (1949), Memorial Day, Movies, Netflix, Netflix Watch Instantly, Redbox, Taps (1981), Tears of the Sun (2003), The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008), The Last of the Mohicans (1992), The Messenger (2009), The Pianist (2002), The Sum of all Fears (2002), Top Gun (1986), We Were Soldiers (2002), Windtalkers (2002)