You got alot of good picks. I have a huge Collection of the older Movies. Started back When they movies on Vhs come out. ..love Collecting. Movies. My most Favorite is GROWS ON TREES.. ABOUT A COUPLE OF TREES THAT GROWS CASH MONEY. AND THE FUN BEGINS.
Thank you for the tip on Sal Mineo. I am a fan of the two pictures that I saw him in. I had never heard of Dino until now. You said it Mike. What hasn't been said about Sunset Boulevard already? I actually did not see it for the first time until my mid forties. I loved it. I have watched it several times since then. It is definitely a picture that you can rewatch every decade or so. Thank you for talking me into seeing "Witness for the Prosecution". Sounds like a tremendous film. As was the great Blackboard Jungle. Glenn Ford was right up in the top three actors of that generation. Sidney and Vic were great in it too. Once again your movie picks shined~ Rob/Boston
Hi Rob, and thank you so much for the great comments! I think you will absolutely love Witness For the Prosecution. It totally blew me away. I love Sunset Blvd. so much, I can watch it a few times every year and never fail to get drawn into it. Sal Mineo is definitely at his peak in Dino. I'm surprised it hasn't gotten some decent commercial release. There's probably some kind of copyright problem. Thanks again, Rob. Always so good to hear from you!
I love these kinds of lists, keep them coming. The Day the Earth Stood Still is a classic! If you buy the remake, it comes with a copy of the original on Blu-ray. I have the same release you have but I put it in a 2 disc DVD case to make a DVD/blu-ray combo. I plan on picking up The Killing in the upcoming Criterion sale. In a Lonely Place is such a fantastic film. I still need to find copies of: River of No Return, Bus Stop, & Niagara. The Night of the Night is a brilliant film, everything about it is outstanding. Great video!
Thank you for commenting! I found those Blu-rays of the Marilyn Monroe films at Big Lots a few years ago, but I doubt if you will find them there now. Thaks for the info about The Day the Earth Stood Still. I may want to upgrade at some point. The Killing is one you're sure to enjoy. And for me, The Night of the Hunter is pure magic.
@@grey1951 so MNY great films mentioned... I think you probably could have done a top 50 films of the 1950's actually among the films Not mentioned .. that I would have think SHOULD HAVE gotten a MENTION.... are AFRICAN QUEEN 1951 INCREDIBLE SHRINGING MAN 1957 THE AMAZING COLOSSAL MAN 1957 CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON TRILOGY THE BAD SEED 1956 12 ANGRY MEN 1957 HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE 1953 DESK SET 1953 THE FLY 1958 THE TINGLER 1959 NORTH BY NORTHWEST 1959 BELL BOOK AND CANDLE 1958
@@jeffcarlson3269 You are 100% correct that I could have done a Top 50 list! It would have been much easier. I'm now working on a Top 25 list of favorites from the 1940s and it's every bit as difficult to narrow the list down to 25. I love the films you included in your list here, so thanks for sharing. THE BAD SEED, THE TINGLER, and THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN almost made my list as well. Such a fantastic decade for movies!!
The day the Earth stood still remake on Blu-ray it was a special edition you with the original on Blu-ray as a bonus feature, but it came on a separate I have that set
Aww yes the 50s. The cheesiest movie decade of the century Mike. I loved all those horror pictures I seen at the show as a kid. The cheesiest was the creature from the black lagoon. The 50s had some great movies mind you, Ben Hur being the ultimate flick that decade. I remember when I saw It the terror from beyond space with a buddy at the show the first time "IT" came on screen he jumped out of his seat and ran up the aisle into the washroom. I went after him, followed him to the washroom and told him "you know that stuff ain't real Wally". He said "yeah I know" and I left it at that and we went back in to watch the rest of the movie. LOL
Hey Bobby, that's a great story about your friend running out of the theater! I can't remember ever seeing anybody do that when I went to see horror flicks. Creature From the Black Lagoon is definitely a great monster flick, and also a love story!! I rewatched Ben-Hur at home not long ago and it's still a powerful movie. Thanks for commenting, Bobby!
Dear, Mr. Grey. The remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still was a great disappointment to me. I absolutely LOVE Keanu Reeves, but that remake was a dog, in my opinion. It seemed as though the director told him to be as wooden as possible in it. So if you haven't seen it, you're not missing out on much.
Well, thank you for sharing your feelings about the film! I've heard mixed opinions about it, so I really have no strong expectations one way or another. if I get a chance to see it, I will check it out. Take care, and I appreciate your tuning in to watch my video.
The 1950s was defiantly an interesting time for films. The post-war decade and how things seemed to be a lot more happier and upbeat than before, but there still were films that had a serious tone and were not as upbeat as many films of the decade were, such as The Night of the Hunter which is the only film by Charles Laughton and gave us probably Robert Mitchum’s best and darkest performance of his career. There were still some epics like The Ten Commandments and Ben-Hur being the big ones that showcased the legend of Charlton Heston being a larger than life figure by playing such iconic roles like Moses and Judah Ben-Hur in these films alone, the latter film won Heston the Oscar, while films like Streetcar Named Desire and Rebel Without a Cause brought awareness to method acting which has become mainstay for many actors and actresses over the years as Marlon Brando and James Dean popularized this then new way of acting, while established stars like John Wayne and James Stewart continued to show their star power and even stretched more than they had before with The Searchers that Wayne starred in and the Hitchcock films, especially Vertigo, and many westerns that Stewart appeared in. Of course the rise of science fiction and horror films is huge in the 50s, with War of the Worlds and The Day the Earth Stood Still are films I love to rewatch, while Creature from the Black Lagoon and its sequels would end the Universal Monsters franchise, while Hammer Films would start to become known with the beginning of their Frankenstein and Dracula franchises and would continue into the following decades and of course the various classic Vincent Price films, like House on Haunted Hill. Some of the best horror films came from this era. Also, seeing the early Stanley Kubrick films like Paths of Glory and The Killing is always fantastic as he would become a beloved filmmaker to not only those in the industry, but to those who love films. In a Lonely Place is one of my favorite film noirs of the decade and Humphrey Bogart did an amazing job. It’s a shame he didn’t at least get an Oscar nomination for that film. Also Mitchum and Wayne should have been nominated and won Academy Awards for The Night of the Hunter and The Searchers. Also the many Audrey Hepburn films like Roman Holiday and Sabrina, which also had Bogart, are really good. I’m not a huge romantic comedy guy, though I find films like those to be excellent, plus I also love Audrey Hepburn so her being in those films helps for me. Marilyn Monroe was of course huge with the many films she did that decade, Some Like It Hot is my favorite film she made and is one of my favorite Jack Lemon films. I just love the humor in that movie as it’s such a fun movie to watch in my opinion. I like how you also highlighted John Cassavetes’s Shadows as it’s quite a unique film not just for film history, but for independent film in general. Sunset Boulevard is such a classic, with amazing acting from everyone, but in particular William Holden and Gloria Swanson, both of whom probably should have won Oscars for their performances. All About Eve is also an amazing film and had excellent performances as well. I was able to see All About Eve on the big screen years ago and loved the experience and hope to see Sunset Boulevard in the theater too one day. Both of these films are incredible from beginning to end and it’s are defiantly worth rewatching. The 1950s is quite a decade honestly and there are a lot of excellent films that came from that decade. It’s great to see a list of your favorite films from the 1950s are Mike, please have a great rest of your weekend and take care!
Jared, thank you so much for taking the time to share all these great comments! I did see All About Eve in a theater once, and I may have seen Sunset Blvd as well, but I'm not sure. I did see The Killing, Vertigo, The Night of the Hunter, Some Like it Hot and House on Haunted Hill in theaters. The post-WW@ era was such a strange time of great social change and a time when many people were looking inward and trying to understand what had caused all of the horror of the war. I think there was a sense of guilt for many, and also a sense of disorientation, as if the world they thought they knew had been replaced by one they no longer understood. And all of those feelings were addressed and exploited in films, which is why so many films were violent and depressing. Great drama, however. it was an exciting, sometimes bewildering decade. My parents managed to survive it all and go on to live full lives, like most people did. Take care, Jared!
A really good episode. You gave me some great movies to check out. I think you should do a part two on the 1950s and I will look forward to your 1960s and 1940s . I guess I am hoping you will do more.
Thanks for watching! Part 2 of the 50s might not be a bad idea. So many great films to choose from. I've already done the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. I'm going to do the 40s and 30s and then go forward again into the 2000s and 2010s. And that should do it. Stay tuned...
It's been a while since I watched On Dangerous Ground and I can't remember the music. High time for a rewatch. And yes, Lonelyhearts is a fantastic movie! Thank you for watching and commenting!
You've got some interesting picks. I have 13 all time favorite films and some are from the the 50's--- The River, Vertigo, Touch Of Evil, Kiss Me Deadly, The Searchers As far as In a Lonely Place, I know some love it. Eddie Muller has it as his all time favorite noir. For me it would not even be in my top 40. Guess we all have different taste, thank heaven.
Thanks for commenting! And I agree with you that people having different tastes in films, etc., is a good thing and makes for interesting discussions. I had to look up The River, as I'd never heard of it. The 1951 French film directed by Renoir? I would like to see it. The other films you listed are all favorites of mine. Kiss Me Deadly almost made my own list. Touch of Evil is fascinating. A few commenters pointed out that I should have made a Top 50 list, and they're probably right. When I make my lists for the 1940s and 1930s, there may be a lot of honorable mentions.
@@grey1951 The River was the first color film shot in India. Yes, the GREAT Renoir directed it. There is an excellent print of it on RUclips. Martin Scorsese talks about it on RUclips also.
Rogers & Hammerstein's greatest Broadway stage productions such as Oklahoma!, The King & I, Carrousel, and South Pacific, were made into great film versions during thee 1950s, of which I have a set These should have been included in the video.
I agree that the films you listed are all excellent. But this was intended to be a list of my personal favorites, not a list of the best or most critically acclaimed films of the decade. Thank you for commenting.
Great stuff. I've been watching lots of musicals recently. I haven't seen its always fair weather but I will do on your recommendation. I really enjoy The Band Wagon and along with Singin In The Rain. Singin In The Rain might be my favourite film of the 1950s or The Band Wagon I'm not sure.
Thanks for commenting! Always glad to know someone else who loves the old musicals. The Ban Wagon is just such a treat, not just for its incredible musical numbers, but for the comedy and the realistic look at what goes on behind the scenes of a theatrical production. Excellent characters and dialogue as well. And Singin' In the Rain is absolute perfection. I hope you enjoy It's Always Fair Weather!
Another wonderful list and , as expected, totally personal and fantastic. Always great to see your unique take on so many different styles of film. I wish crime in the streets would get a proper release.
Thank for watching and commenting, Ronin! You mean Crime in the Streets, starring John Cassavetes and Sal Mineo? That's another big favorite, and one that almost made my list. There is a DVD release on one of the Warner Film Noir box sets, but I don't think there's a Blu-ray as yet.
Hi Mike! I like Fair weather too. What a great cast! Not your usual happy musical but some great numbers and Kelly on skates! Gort! Don't see the remake. IT is great. There were a lot of ITs in the 50's. Lee is a fantastic Dracula second only to Lugosi in my book. I remember the first time I saw teenage werewolf. Pa Ingalls was wolfing out! I've never gotten the appeal of Cassavetes. People go on and on about him. But maybe I was too young to appreciate him at the time. Yes on all the Marilyn films! What a beautiful box set of Forbidden Planet. Do you have a video where you show it in more detail? Great list Mike!
Great comments, Rob! I think Cassavetes as a director is an acquired taste. I do like most of his films, but I really prefer him as an actor. My feelings about Faces has changed over the years with multiple viewings. I now see it as over long and somewhat ponderous in certain places. Husbands is a very difficult watch. On the other hand, Oening Night is brilliant and I wouldn't change a single thing about it. I like the whole feeling and atmosphere of Shadows, maybe because it's so crudely edited and obviously experimental. I also love the actors and the parts they play. So, for me, it stands out among Cassavetes' work. I don't remember if I have a Forbidden Planet video in the archives, but I will look around the dusty, musty atmosphere and see what I can find. That box set is a real treasure!
I did post a video ten years ago where I talked about Forbidden Planet in more detail. However, I didn't show the box set and its contents other than just holding it up briefly. Sorry Rob! Maybe I could post one after all these years, and some other box sets as well. I am so lazy. If you like, I can give you a link on Facebook in a private message. If I do it here, YT will probably not post it.
Another great list. As a kid in the fifties a lot of that decade for me was kids TV of the time. Fury, Lassie, Sky King, Dennis the Menace, The Mickey Mouse Club. Huge crush on Annette like every other boy although I also had an equally huge crush on Janet Lennon. I know you remember the Lennon Sisters. The movies that stand out the most were those great fifties Sci-Fi/Horror films. I still love them, the cheesier the better lol. I also love the Film Noir of the time although I think the best films of that genre were made in the late forties. A lot of great musicals of course and if I had to pick a favorite musical star of that time it would probably be Leslie Caron. OK, I've rambled on enough, take care.
Thanks for the great comments! Yeah, my life in the 50s was really more about TV than the movies. We didn't get that many chances to go out and see movies because my father was so busy working. I had to catch up on most of these movies later on. Annette was everyone's dream girl back then. And yes, I do remember Janet Lennon and her sisters! Leslie Caron is also wonderful, and certainly one of the best dancers of the era. Cheesy horror flicks? I love them all!!!
_The Day the Earth Stood Still_ (1951) is a must see, one of the greatest science-fiction movies ever made. The remake isn't that good. If you haven't seen it you haven't missed much.
Thanks for commenting. If I get a chance to pick up an inexpensive copy of the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still, I'll be curious to watch it. I have no expectations, positive or negative.
Great list I’ll have to check most of these out. Horror of Dracula is great always enjoy Hammer Films. River of No return is one of my favorites great film. Just watched Forbidden Planet this year really enjoyed it. Rebel without a cause is just a classic. Great Video 👍
Thanks so much for commenting, and I'm glad to hear we appreciate many of the same films. I know a lot of people who scoff at Forbidden Planet and laugh at its attempt to tell a serious story. Back in the 70s, I went to a big screen revival of the movie and was disappointed that most of the audience, mostly college kids, were laughing at the movie and ridiculing it. I was only in my mid-20s at the time, but I had always loved the movie from seeing it on TV, and their reaction really bothered me. Years later, I was able to see it again in a theater with a more appreciative audience.
@@grey1951 I was driving and listening sorry the comment was short and to the point. Since I was a boy was told I was an old man because of the movies I liked. I do appreciate films from every era but lately The Marvel movies have turned me off to blockbusters and have actively been seeking things no one talks about anymore. Recently found The Roger Corman Drive in collection at Big Lots 10 movies for I think $5 can't go wrong. I've heard of most of them buty had only seen Creature From The Haunted Sea, The movie poster is better than the monster but it has a long forgotten charm.
@@80sMadeConsumer Your comment about being called an old man because of liking old movies is quite interesting. Since I grew up in an era when old movies were constantly playing on TV, we all became familiar with them. The old movies were as much a part of our cultural experience as the new movies playing in theaters. For many people, who didn't go to the movies very often, for various reasons, the old films were an even bigger, more important part of life. I lived in a small town with no theaters, a father who worked seven nights a week, and a mother who couldn't drive. The nearest big town was seven miles down the road. We went to the movies, including drive-ins, fairly often, but it wasn't like we could walk to the theater every weekend, like city kids could do. I also had to rely on my friends' parents much of the time to take us into town. So, I spent way much more time watching TV than going to theaters. I'm not complaining. It was a great time to grow up for so many reasons. When the home video era began in the 80s, I started catching up with all the films I had missed. Well, not all. I'm still catching up! The Marvel Universe has kind of passed me by, I'm afraid. But you can't go wrong with Corman.
Another Sal Mineo film,Who Shot Teddy Bear,with Juliet Prowse. Favorite movie from 1950s,Marty w Ernest Borgnine. Seen it over 30x. Another fun 1950s🥳 Robot Monster. I own around 3000 plus films. Lots of b movies from 30s to 60s. Film noir,horror,etc. Always enjoy your reviews.
Who Killed Teddy Bear? is a very good, very strange little movie, and has some excellent performances. I don't think people at the time were quite ready for that film. I love Marty and Robot Monster is a real classic. 3000 movies? You have a great collection! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
One great film after another! And too many to mention in one video. There are at least another dozen or so that one could easily rattle off. I think the fifties is underrated as a film decade, it kind of gets overlooked between the golden era of the 30’s and 40’s - and the sixties.. Have you ever seen (probably) - a little independent underground film from 1953 called “Little Fugitive”? a low budget realism film, shot in black and white, about a little boy who ends up being lost at Coney Island. Simple and unpretentious, but also a touching little slice of life- time capsule, that is very unique and kind of touching actually. I wish that I owned it because it’s such a gem.. Take care.
Thank you for commenting! I agree that there enough great 50s films to make at least two lists. And yes, I have seen Little Fugitive. In fact, I picked up a Blu-ray copy in one of the Kino-Lorber sales about a year ago. You're right, it's a fascinating, totally unique little film, and definitely a marvelous time capsule. You may still be able to get a copy from Kino-Lorber.
I prefer the 1934 version of Imitation of Life. It’s the same for Magnificent Obsession… Douglas Sirk, perhaps because he had no idea by himself, copied John M. Stahl twice, and as always, the copy is inferior. Greetings from France 🇫🇷
All the Marilyn Monroe movies that were released to Blu-ray I have only have three on DVD . just watched the first time the Prince and the showgirl that was fantastic. Comedy romance.
Great list, Mike. I need to rewatch On Dangerous Ground. For me that was one where for around the first hour or so I thought I was watching a masterpiece but then some high melodrama in the latter half surprised me and I didn’t enjoy it as much by the end. Maybe a rewatch will sort that out….Love your Forbidden Planet edition, looks like it has a Robbie the Robot inside? Great movie, I have a nice gatefold laserdisc edition of it….And talking of Sal Mineo, I came across a movie of his yesterday, Tonka, which I have not seen before. I didn’t pick it up though as it was clearly a bootleg.
Hi Neil, and thank you for commenting! Yes, there is a tiny Robbie the Robot in the box set. Unfortunately, I used to display Robbie on a shelf. he got knocked down a few times, causing his antennae to break off. So, I put the poor fellow back in his safe little box. Tonka is a Disney movie, I believe, and I remember seeing it on the Walt Disney TV show. boy, I haven't seen that movie in decades! Those were good years for Sal Mineo. Your comments about On Dangerous Ground make me want to rewatch it, as it's been a while. I need to rewatch all of those classic Noirs anyway!
The day the earth stood still is excellent, witness for the prosecution i just bought the Blu-ray cheers it looks good 👍 sunset boulevard i own but not watched it yet, love night of the hunter is fantastic mate good video mate 👍
Hey, thanks so much for watching and commenting! I hope you enjoy Sunset Blvd. It's such a fantastic movie. Always glad to know someone who appreciates The Night of the Hunter!
No idea Marilyn Monroe was in a Noir. That's crazy. I've actually watched more movies on your list than I thought I would have. I think you should watch the new The Day the Earth Stood Still, I remember thinking it was better than I thought it would be, and Keanu Reeves actually does well with his role. Nice list!
Niagara is a brilliant example of a Film Noir in color. You should see it if you get the chance. Miss Monroe is very good in it. I will take your advice and try to get a copy of the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still. I like Keanu Reeves, although I haven't seen him in a lot of films. Thanks for commenting!
Interesting list. If I were to do a 1950s list it would probably be mostly Westerns. It was a great decade for Western films starring John Wayne, Randolph Scott, Gary Cooper & James Stewart.
You're right. It was a great decade for Westerns. I've been watching a lot of Westerns recently through the Kino sales and some compilation sets, like the Randolph Scott DVD set. (I don't have the Criterion 4K set. I don't even have 4K!) I loved these movies when I was growing up, but lost touch with them over the years. Now I'm enjoying the genre again. Thanks for commenting!
Thanks for watching, Bob! And yeah, putting all the movies back is a drag. Especially since my movie room is upstairs. It's a tough job, but I can handle it.
Sweet shirt! The remake was fine of Day the Earth Stood Still, but nothing like the original. The Killing - under appreciated, and SO good! House on Haunted Hill - its Vincent Price's slimeball performance that really makes the movie for me. Night of the Hunter would be on my list, for sure. For me, Vertigo is ok, but I much prefer Strangers on a Train for my 50s Hitchcock pick.
Thanks for commenting, Kris! Stranger on a Train is certainly a terrific film, and it almost made my list. I think Vincent Price played very elegant slimeballs in a lot of his movies. As for the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still, I'm very curious about it, so I'm on the lookout for an inexpensive copy. Or it may be online somewhere.
Yes, these are my favorites and definitely a nostalgia exploration. This wasn't meant to be a list of the best films of the decade, just my personal favorites.
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Thank you for the tip on Sal Mineo. I am a fan of the two pictures that I saw him in. I had never heard of Dino until now. You said it Mike. What hasn't been said about Sunset Boulevard already? I actually did not see it for the first time until my mid forties. I loved it. I have watched it several times since then. It is definitely a picture that you can rewatch every decade or so. Thank you for talking me into seeing "Witness for the Prosecution". Sounds like a tremendous film. As was the great Blackboard Jungle. Glenn Ford was right up in the top three actors of that generation. Sidney and Vic were great in it too. Once again your movie picks shined~
Rob/Boston
Hi Rob, and thank you so much for the great comments! I think you will absolutely love Witness For the Prosecution. It totally blew me away. I love Sunset Blvd. so much, I can watch it a few times every year and never fail to get drawn into it. Sal Mineo is definitely at his peak in Dino. I'm surprised it hasn't gotten some decent commercial release. There's probably some kind of copyright problem. Thanks again, Rob. Always so good to hear from you!
I love these kinds of lists, keep them coming. The Day the Earth Stood Still is a classic! If you buy the remake, it comes with a copy of the original on Blu-ray. I have the same release you have but I put it in a 2 disc DVD case to make a DVD/blu-ray combo. I plan on picking up The Killing in the upcoming Criterion sale. In a Lonely Place is such a fantastic film. I still need to find copies of: River of No Return, Bus Stop, & Niagara. The Night of the Night is a brilliant film, everything about it is outstanding. Great video!
Thank you for commenting! I found those Blu-rays of the Marilyn Monroe films at Big Lots a few years ago, but I doubt if you will find them there now. Thaks for the info about The Day the Earth Stood Still. I may want to upgrade at some point. The Killing is one you're sure to enjoy. And for me, The Night of the Hunter is pure magic.
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so MNY great films mentioned... I think you probably could have done a top 50 films of the 1950's actually among the films Not mentioned .. that I would have think SHOULD HAVE gotten a MENTION.... are
AFRICAN QUEEN 1951
INCREDIBLE SHRINGING MAN 1957
THE AMAZING COLOSSAL MAN 1957
CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON TRILOGY
THE BAD SEED 1956
12 ANGRY MEN 1957
HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE 1953
DESK SET 1953
THE FLY 1958
THE TINGLER 1959
NORTH BY NORTHWEST 1959
BELL BOOK AND CANDLE 1958
@@jeffcarlson3269 You are 100% correct that I could have done a Top 50 list! It would have been much easier. I'm now working on a Top 25 list of favorites from the 1940s and it's every bit as difficult to narrow the list down to 25. I love the films you included in your list here, so thanks for sharing. THE BAD SEED, THE TINGLER, and THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN almost made my list as well. Such a fantastic decade for movies!!
The day the Earth stood still remake on Blu-ray it was a special edition you with the original on Blu-ray as a bonus feature, but it came on a separate I have that set
I think I'd like to see the remake one day.
All great choices! I envy you the time for such dedication, but you give me some vicarious pleasures in your knowledge. Thank you.
Thanks so much for commenting! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Aww yes the 50s. The cheesiest movie decade of the century Mike. I loved all those horror pictures I seen at the show as a kid. The cheesiest was the creature from the black lagoon. The 50s had some great movies mind you, Ben Hur being the ultimate flick that decade. I remember when I saw It the terror from beyond space with a buddy at the show the first time "IT" came on screen he jumped out of his seat and ran up the aisle into the washroom. I went after him, followed him to the washroom and told him "you know that stuff ain't real Wally". He said "yeah I know" and I left it at that and we went back in to watch the rest of the movie. LOL
Hey Bobby, that's a great story about your friend running out of the theater! I can't remember ever seeing anybody do that when I went to see horror flicks. Creature From the Black Lagoon is definitely a great monster flick, and also a love story!! I rewatched Ben-Hur at home not long ago and it's still a powerful movie. Thanks for commenting, Bobby!
Dear, Mr. Grey. The remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still was a great disappointment to me. I absolutely LOVE Keanu Reeves, but that remake was a dog, in my opinion. It seemed as though the director told him to be as wooden as possible in it. So if you haven't seen it, you're not missing out on much.
Well, thank you for sharing your feelings about the film! I've heard mixed opinions about it, so I really have no strong expectations one way or another. if I get a chance to see it, I will check it out. Take care, and I appreciate your tuning in to watch my video.
Train movies are underrated.
Thanks for commenting!
The 1950s was defiantly an interesting time for films. The post-war decade and how things seemed to be a lot more happier and upbeat than before, but there still were films that had a serious tone and were not as upbeat as many films of the decade were, such as The Night of the Hunter which is the only film by Charles Laughton and gave us probably Robert Mitchum’s best and darkest performance of his career. There were still some epics like The Ten Commandments and Ben-Hur being the big ones that showcased the legend of Charlton Heston being a larger than life figure by playing such iconic roles like Moses and Judah Ben-Hur in these films alone, the latter film won Heston the Oscar, while films like Streetcar Named Desire and Rebel Without a Cause brought awareness to method acting which has become mainstay for many actors and actresses over the years as Marlon Brando and James Dean popularized this then new way of acting, while established stars like John Wayne and James Stewart continued to show their star power and even stretched more than they had before with The Searchers that Wayne starred in and the Hitchcock films, especially Vertigo, and many westerns that Stewart appeared in. Of course the rise of science fiction and horror films is huge in the 50s, with War of the Worlds and The Day the Earth Stood Still are films I love to rewatch, while Creature from the Black Lagoon and its sequels would end the Universal Monsters franchise, while Hammer Films would start to become known with the beginning of their Frankenstein and Dracula franchises and would continue into the following decades and of course the various classic Vincent Price films, like House on Haunted Hill. Some of the best horror films came from this era. Also, seeing the early Stanley Kubrick films like Paths of Glory and The Killing is always fantastic as he would become a beloved filmmaker to not only those in the industry, but to those who love films. In a Lonely Place is one of my favorite film noirs of the decade and Humphrey Bogart did an amazing job. It’s a shame he didn’t at least get an Oscar nomination for that film. Also Mitchum and Wayne should have been nominated and won Academy Awards for The Night of the Hunter and The Searchers. Also the many Audrey Hepburn films like Roman Holiday and Sabrina, which also had Bogart, are really good. I’m not a huge romantic comedy guy, though I find films like those to be excellent, plus I also love Audrey Hepburn so her being in those films helps for me. Marilyn Monroe was of course huge with the many films she did that decade, Some Like It Hot is my favorite film she made and is one of my favorite Jack Lemon films. I just love the humor in that movie as it’s such a fun movie to watch in my opinion. I like how you also highlighted John Cassavetes’s Shadows as it’s quite a unique film not just for film history, but for independent film in general. Sunset Boulevard is such a classic, with amazing acting from everyone, but in particular William Holden and Gloria Swanson, both of whom probably should have won Oscars for their performances. All About Eve is also an amazing film and had excellent performances as well. I was able to see All About Eve on the big screen years ago and loved the experience and hope to see Sunset Boulevard in the theater too one day. Both of these films are incredible from beginning to end and it’s are defiantly worth rewatching. The 1950s is quite a decade honestly and there are a lot of excellent films that came from that decade. It’s great to see a list of your favorite films from the 1950s are Mike, please have a great rest of your weekend and take care!
Jared, thank you so much for taking the time to share all these great comments! I did see All About Eve in a theater once, and I may have seen Sunset Blvd as well, but I'm not sure. I did see The Killing, Vertigo, The Night of the Hunter, Some Like it Hot and House on Haunted Hill in theaters. The post-WW@ era was such a strange time of great social change and a time when many people were looking inward and trying to understand what had caused all of the horror of the war. I think there was a sense of guilt for many, and also a sense of disorientation, as if the world they thought they knew had been replaced by one they no longer understood. And all of those feelings were addressed and exploited in films, which is why so many films were violent and depressing. Great drama, however. it was an exciting, sometimes bewildering decade. My parents managed to survive it all and go on to live full lives, like most people did. Take care, Jared!
A really good episode. You gave me some great movies to check out. I think you should do a part two on the 1950s and I will look forward to your 1960s and 1940s . I guess I am hoping you will do more.
Thanks for watching! Part 2 of the 50s might not be a bad idea. So many great films to choose from. I've already done the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. I'm going to do the 40s and 30s and then go forward again into the 2000s and 2010s. And that should do it. Stay tuned...
Love the music in On Dangerous Ground…..Robert Ryan is also great in Lonelyhearts 58.
It's been a while since I watched On Dangerous Ground and I can't remember the music. High time for a rewatch. And yes, Lonelyhearts is a fantastic movie! Thank you for watching and commenting!
You've got some interesting picks. I have 13 all time favorite films and some are from the the 50's--- The River, Vertigo, Touch Of Evil, Kiss Me Deadly, The Searchers
As far as In a Lonely Place, I know some love it. Eddie Muller has it as his all time favorite noir. For me it would not even be in my top 40. Guess we all have different taste, thank heaven.
Thanks for commenting! And I agree with you that people having different tastes in films, etc., is a good thing and makes for interesting discussions. I had to look up The River, as I'd never heard of it. The 1951 French film directed by Renoir? I would like to see it. The other films you listed are all favorites of mine. Kiss Me Deadly almost made my own list. Touch of Evil is fascinating. A few commenters pointed out that I should have made a Top 50 list, and they're probably right. When I make my lists for the 1940s and 1930s, there may be a lot of honorable mentions.
@@grey1951 The River was the first color film shot in India. Yes, the GREAT Renoir directed it. There is an excellent print of it on RUclips. Martin Scorsese talks about it on RUclips also.
Rogers & Hammerstein's greatest Broadway stage productions such as Oklahoma!, The King & I, Carrousel, and South Pacific, were made into great film versions during thee 1950s, of which I have a set These should have been included in the video.
I agree that the films you listed are all excellent. But this was intended to be a list of my personal favorites, not a list of the best or most critically acclaimed films of the decade. Thank you for commenting.
Great stuff. I've been watching lots of musicals recently. I haven't seen its always fair weather but I will do on your recommendation. I really enjoy The Band Wagon and along with Singin In The Rain. Singin In The Rain might be my favourite film of the 1950s or The Band Wagon I'm not sure.
Thanks for commenting! Always glad to know someone else who loves the old musicals. The Ban Wagon is just such a treat, not just for its incredible musical numbers, but for the comedy and the realistic look at what goes on behind the scenes of a theatrical production. Excellent characters and dialogue as well. And Singin' In the Rain is absolute perfection. I hope you enjoy It's Always Fair Weather!
Another wonderful list and , as expected, totally personal and fantastic. Always great to see your unique take on so many different styles of film. I wish crime in the streets would get a proper release.
Thank for watching and commenting, Ronin! You mean Crime in the Streets, starring John Cassavetes and Sal Mineo? That's another big favorite, and one that almost made my list. There is a DVD release on one of the Warner Film Noir box sets, but I don't think there's a Blu-ray as yet.
@grey1951 Yes, casavettes playing the most intense teenager in history.
@@leocoh89 Not to mention one of the oldest teenagers in history!!
Imitation of life, the original is fantastic I’m really surprised it didn’t win an Oscar for best picture.
I agree, the 1934 version is really wonderful. That whole thing about the Oscars is mostly politics and not very much to do with art.
Awesome list! I love all of them. Keep them coming.
Thank you, my friend! I appreciate your tuning in to watch.
Hi Mike! I like Fair weather too. What a great cast! Not your usual happy musical but some great numbers and Kelly on skates! Gort! Don't see the remake. IT is great. There were a lot of ITs in the 50's. Lee is a fantastic Dracula second only to Lugosi in my book. I remember the first time I saw teenage werewolf. Pa Ingalls was wolfing out! I've never gotten the appeal of Cassavetes. People go on and on about him. But maybe I was too young to appreciate him at the time. Yes on all the Marilyn films! What a beautiful box set of Forbidden Planet. Do you have a video where you show it in more detail? Great list Mike!
Great comments, Rob! I think Cassavetes as a director is an acquired taste. I do like most of his films, but I really prefer him as an actor. My feelings about Faces has changed over the years with multiple viewings. I now see it as over long and somewhat ponderous in certain places. Husbands is a very difficult watch. On the other hand, Oening Night is brilliant and I wouldn't change a single thing about it. I like the whole feeling and atmosphere of Shadows, maybe because it's so crudely edited and obviously experimental. I also love the actors and the parts they play. So, for me, it stands out among Cassavetes' work. I don't remember if I have a Forbidden Planet video in the archives, but I will look around the dusty, musty atmosphere and see what I can find. That box set is a real treasure!
I did post a video ten years ago where I talked about Forbidden Planet in more detail. However, I didn't show the box set and its contents other than just holding it up briefly. Sorry Rob! Maybe I could post one after all these years, and some other box sets as well. I am so lazy. If you like, I can give you a link on Facebook in a private message. If I do it here, YT will probably not post it.
Another great list. As a kid in the fifties a lot of that decade for me was kids TV of the time. Fury, Lassie, Sky King, Dennis the Menace, The Mickey Mouse Club. Huge crush on Annette like every other boy although I also had an equally huge crush on Janet Lennon. I know you remember the Lennon Sisters. The movies that stand out the most were those great fifties Sci-Fi/Horror films. I still love them, the cheesier the better lol. I also love the Film Noir of the time although I think the best films of that genre were made in the late forties. A lot of great musicals of course and if I had to pick a favorite musical star of that time it would probably be Leslie Caron. OK, I've rambled on enough, take care.
Thanks for the great comments! Yeah, my life in the 50s was really more about TV than the movies. We didn't get that many chances to go out and see movies because my father was so busy working. I had to catch up on most of these movies later on. Annette was everyone's dream girl back then. And yes, I do remember Janet Lennon and her sisters! Leslie Caron is also wonderful, and certainly one of the best dancers of the era. Cheesy horror flicks? I love them all!!!
_The Day the Earth Stood Still_ (1951) is a must see, one of the greatest science-fiction movies ever made. The remake isn't that good. If you haven't seen it you haven't missed much.
Thanks for commenting. If I get a chance to pick up an inexpensive copy of the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still, I'll be curious to watch it. I have no expectations, positive or negative.
Great list I’ll have to check most of these out. Horror of Dracula is great always enjoy Hammer Films. River of No return is one of my favorites great film. Just watched Forbidden Planet this year really enjoyed it. Rebel without a cause is just a classic. Great Video 👍
Thanks so much for commenting, and I'm glad to hear we appreciate many of the same films. I know a lot of people who scoff at Forbidden Planet and laugh at its attempt to tell a serious story. Back in the 70s, I went to a big screen revival of the movie and was disappointed that most of the audience, mostly college kids, were laughing at the movie and ridiculing it. I was only in my mid-20s at the time, but I had always loved the movie from seeing it on TV, and their reaction really bothered me. Years later, I was able to see it again in a theater with a more appreciative audience.
@@grey1951 I was driving and listening sorry the comment was short and to the point. Since I was a boy was told I was an old man because of the movies I liked. I do appreciate films from every era but lately The Marvel movies have turned me off to blockbusters and have actively been seeking things no one talks about anymore. Recently found The Roger Corman Drive in collection at Big Lots 10 movies for I think $5 can't go wrong. I've heard of most of them buty had only seen Creature From The Haunted Sea, The movie poster is better than the monster but it has a long forgotten charm.
@@80sMadeConsumer Your comment about being called an old man because of liking old movies is quite interesting. Since I grew up in an era when old movies were constantly playing on TV, we all became familiar with them. The old movies were as much a part of our cultural experience as the new movies playing in theaters. For many people, who didn't go to the movies very often, for various reasons, the old films were an even bigger, more important part of life. I lived in a small town with no theaters, a father who worked seven nights a week, and a mother who couldn't drive. The nearest big town was seven miles down the road. We went to the movies, including drive-ins, fairly often, but it wasn't like we could walk to the theater every weekend, like city kids could do. I also had to rely on my friends' parents much of the time to take us into town. So, I spent way much more time watching TV than going to theaters. I'm not complaining. It was a great time to grow up for so many reasons. When the home video era began in the 80s, I started catching up with all the films I had missed. Well, not all. I'm still catching up! The Marvel Universe has kind of passed me by, I'm afraid. But you can't go wrong with Corman.
Another Sal Mineo film,Who Shot Teddy Bear,with Juliet Prowse. Favorite movie from 1950s,Marty w Ernest Borgnine. Seen it over 30x.
Another fun 1950s🥳 Robot Monster. I own around 3000 plus films. Lots of b movies from 30s to 60s. Film noir,horror,etc. Always enjoy your reviews.
Who Killed Teddy Bear? is a very good, very strange little movie, and has some excellent performances. I don't think people at the time were quite ready for that film. I love Marty and Robot Monster is a real classic. 3000 movies? You have a great collection! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Great list of 25 films a lot of great classics that people should see
Thanks for watching, Mike! Yeah, I agree that more people need to see the classics.
One great film after another! And too many to mention in one video. There are at least another dozen or so that one could easily rattle off. I think the fifties is underrated as a film decade, it kind of gets overlooked between the golden era of the 30’s and 40’s - and the sixties.. Have you ever seen (probably) - a little independent underground film from 1953 called “Little Fugitive”? a low budget realism film, shot in black and white, about a little boy who ends up being lost at Coney Island. Simple and unpretentious, but also a touching little slice of life- time capsule, that is very unique and kind of touching actually. I wish that I owned it because it’s such a gem.. Take care.
Thank you for commenting! I agree that there enough great 50s films to make at least two lists. And yes, I have seen Little Fugitive. In fact, I picked up a Blu-ray copy in one of the Kino-Lorber sales about a year ago. You're right, it's a fascinating, totally unique little film, and definitely a marvelous time capsule. You may still be able to get a copy from Kino-Lorber.
I prefer the 1934 version of Imitation of Life. It’s the same for Magnificent Obsession…
Douglas Sirk, perhaps because he had no idea by himself, copied John M. Stahl twice, and as always, the copy is inferior.
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All the Marilyn Monroe movies that were released to Blu-ray I have only have three on DVD . just watched the first time the Prince and the showgirl that was fantastic. Comedy romance.
She made some great movies.
Great list, Mike. I need to rewatch On Dangerous Ground. For me that was one where for around the first hour or so I thought I was watching a masterpiece but then some high melodrama in the latter half surprised me and I didn’t enjoy it as much by the end. Maybe a rewatch will sort that out….Love your Forbidden Planet edition, looks like it has a Robbie the Robot inside? Great movie, I have a nice gatefold laserdisc edition of it….And talking of Sal Mineo, I came across a movie of his yesterday, Tonka, which I have not seen before. I didn’t pick it up though as it was clearly a bootleg.
Hi Neil, and thank you for commenting! Yes, there is a tiny Robbie the Robot in the box set. Unfortunately, I used to display Robbie on a shelf. he got knocked down a few times, causing his antennae to break off. So, I put the poor fellow back in his safe little box. Tonka is a Disney movie, I believe, and I remember seeing it on the Walt Disney TV show. boy, I haven't seen that movie in decades! Those were good years for Sal Mineo. Your comments about On Dangerous Ground make me want to rewatch it, as it's been a while. I need to rewatch all of those classic Noirs anyway!
The day the earth stood still is excellent, witness for the prosecution i just bought the Blu-ray cheers it looks good 👍 sunset boulevard i own but not watched it yet, love night of the hunter is fantastic mate good video mate 👍
Hey, thanks so much for watching and commenting! I hope you enjoy Sunset Blvd. It's such a fantastic movie. Always glad to know someone who appreciates The Night of the Hunter!
@@grey1951 yeah Robert mitchum is terrifying in night of the hunter
Excellent List Yes
Thank you for watching!
No idea Marilyn Monroe was in a Noir. That's crazy. I've actually watched more movies on your list than I thought I would have. I think you should watch the new The Day the Earth Stood Still, I remember thinking it was better than I thought it would be, and Keanu Reeves actually does well with his role. Nice list!
Niagara is a brilliant example of a Film Noir in color. You should see it if you get the chance. Miss Monroe is very good in it. I will take your advice and try to get a copy of the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still. I like Keanu Reeves, although I haven't seen him in a lot of films. Thanks for commenting!
Interesting list. If I were to do a 1950s list it would probably be mostly Westerns. It was a great decade for Western films starring John Wayne, Randolph Scott, Gary Cooper & James Stewart.
You're right. It was a great decade for Westerns. I've been watching a lot of Westerns recently through the Kino sales and some compilation sets, like the Randolph Scott DVD set. (I don't have the Criterion 4K set. I don't even have 4K!) I loved these movies when I was growing up, but lost touch with them over the years. Now I'm enjoying the genre again. Thanks for commenting!
I've seen The Day the Earth Stood Still A Star is Born All About Eve Sunset Boulevard Rebel Without a Cause and Vertigo on Turner Classic Movies
I think Mike had a little too much jack and Coke lol 😂
Actually, it was Coke & Fireball Whiskey!!
a lot of good movies ;; most i know ;; some i don't . now you got to put them all back . a pain .
Thanks for watching, Bob! And yeah, putting all the movies back is a drag. Especially since my movie room is upstairs. It's a tough job, but I can handle it.
Sweet shirt! The remake was fine of Day the Earth Stood Still, but nothing like the original. The Killing - under appreciated, and SO good! House on Haunted Hill - its Vincent Price's slimeball performance that really makes the movie for me. Night of the Hunter would be on my list, for sure. For me, Vertigo is ok, but I much prefer Strangers on a Train for my 50s Hitchcock pick.
Thanks for commenting, Kris! Stranger on a Train is certainly a terrific film, and it almost made my list. I think Vincent Price played very elegant slimeballs in a lot of his movies. As for the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still, I'm very curious about it, so I'm on the lookout for an inexpensive copy. Or it may be online somewhere.
TOP 25?
"Favorites" more'n likely.
More one of a nostalgia exploration, perhaps?
Yes, these are my favorites and definitely a nostalgia exploration. This wasn't meant to be a list of the best films of the decade, just my personal favorites.
did you see any of these at the show?
Very few, actually. I remember going to see House On Haunted Hill. What a cool experience that was!!