Comments on: Ten Movies That Make Me Ridiculously Happy http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/ Where Cinema is more than just $100 Million productions Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:13:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Andrew James http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-39004 Andrew James Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:20:29 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-39004 Huh? Well... ok. Huh? Well… ok.

]]> By: harmin normal http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-39003 harmin normal Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:15:49 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-39003 Dear Andrew James Please blog again. And I don't want to say he looks strung out, but... well, you know. Lots of love Darragh Dear Andrew James
Please blog again.
And I don’t want to say he looks strung out, but… well, you know.
Lots of love

Darragh

]]> By: Andrew James http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37663 Andrew James Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:27:48 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37663 <em>"... and you had a letter and you had a letter and you had a letter and you had a letter and you had a letter..."</em> “… and you had a letter and you had a letter and you had a letter and you had a letter and you had a letter…”

]]> By: Kurt Halfyard http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37658 Kurt Halfyard Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:01:48 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37658 Clue: The Movie. ("I. Am. YourSingingTelegram!" (pause) BANG!) 8 Women, which certainly riffs on Umbrellas of Cherbourg (and also, Clue The Movie) always makes me smile. So Pretty. Clue: The Movie.

(“I. Am. YourSingingTelegram!” (pause) BANG!)

8 Women, which certainly riffs on Umbrellas of Cherbourg (and also, Clue The Movie) always makes me smile. So Pretty.

]]> By: Agent Orange http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37657 Agent Orange Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:47:14 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37657 "Umbrellas of Cherbourg" would be a good add to this list, though the ending is a little sad so I don't know how happy it would make you. “Umbrellas of Cherbourg” would be a good add to this list, though the ending is a little sad so I don’t know how happy it would make you.

]]> By: Henrik http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37644 Henrik Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:32:57 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37644 Or this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwmYFz01MxA Or this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwmYFz01MxA

]]> By: Henrik http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37643 Henrik Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:30:17 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37643 Or this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ9_6W6bVoQ Or this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ9_6W6bVoQ

]]> By: Mike Rot http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37609 Mike Rot Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:36:02 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37609 It doesn't get much better than this: <object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/l2OHR0F5GIo&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/l2OHR0F5GIo&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object> It doesn’t get much better than this:

]]> By: leeny http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37608 leeny Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:25:59 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37608 I would have to have Amélie, Harvey, and Buster Keeton's the General some where on my list. I would have to have Amélie, Harvey, and Buster Keeton’s the General some where on my list.

]]> By: Marina Antunes http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37591 Marina Antunes Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:52:05 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37591 Awesome list Jandy. Kudos to Andrew for bringing up ONCE which, though a little sad leaves me feeling refreshed and ready to take on anything. The other film that always leaves me with a smile is MY FAIR LADY. Awesome list Jandy. Kudos to Andrew for bringing up ONCE which, though a little sad leaves me feeling refreshed and ready to take on anything. The other film that always leaves me with a smile is MY FAIR LADY.

]]> By: King is a Fink http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37559 King is a Fink Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:04:22 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37559 Love the term 'ridiculously happy.' I am 100% with you on Young Frankenstein, Gentleman Prefer Blondes, and Singin' in the Rain. And now I have to go out and find Young Girls of Rochefort! Thanks. Love the term ‘ridiculously happy.’ I am 100% with you on Young Frankenstein, Gentleman Prefer Blondes, and Singin’ in the Rain. And now I have to go out and find Young Girls of Rochefort! Thanks.

]]> By: Henrik http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37543 Henrik Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:35:44 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37543 Inglorious Basterds comes to mind. I saw it 3 times and it filled me with joy every time. Inglorious Basterds comes to mind. I saw it 3 times and it filled me with joy every time.

]]> By: Jandy Stone http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37535 Jandy Stone Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:36:59 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37535 Mike, <em>Meet Me in St. Louis</em> was on an early draft, but I'm not a fan of the Halloween scene, which was enough to knock it off the list for me. <em>Sullivan's Travels</em> crossed my mind, too, but it has enough of a bittersweet quality that I elevated <em>The Lady Eve</em> over it (which made the honorable mentions). <em>Chungking Express</em> was on a draft, too - ooh, somehow I missed putting in the honorable mentions. It should be there. Beautiful, beautiful movie. And, uh, "me" - I have seen <em>Fantastic Mr. Fox</em>, and enjoyed it quite a lot, but it doesn't have the mileage yet to know how I'm going to feel about it over time. Mike, Meet Me in St. Louis was on an early draft, but I’m not a fan of the Halloween scene, which was enough to knock it off the list for me. Sullivan’s Travels crossed my mind, too, but it has enough of a bittersweet quality that I elevated The Lady Eve over it (which made the honorable mentions). Chungking Express was on a draft, too – ooh, somehow I missed putting in the honorable mentions. It should be there. Beautiful, beautiful movie.

And, uh, “me” – I have seen Fantastic Mr. Fox, and enjoyed it quite a lot, but it doesn’t have the mileage yet to know how I’m going to feel about it over time.

]]> By: rot http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37534 rot Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:28:47 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37534 oh and even higher on the list: Dr Strangelove Chungking Express Bottle Rocket oh and even higher on the list:

Dr Strangelove
Chungking Express
Bottle Rocket

]]> By: rot http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37533 rot Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:26:28 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37533 Great Choices Jandy, here's what I would add: Meet Me in St Louis Rio Bravo Sullivan's Travels The Life of Brian Great Choices Jandy, here’s what I would add:

Meet Me in St Louis
Rio Bravo
Sullivan’s Travels
The Life of Brian

]]> By: me http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37529 me Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:17:03 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37529 Have you seen Fantastic Mr. Fox you may want to add that to your pantheon. Have you seen Fantastic Mr. Fox you may want to add that to your pantheon.

]]> By: Jandy Stone http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37526 Jandy Stone Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:22:05 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37526 Haha, I kinda had a feeling that's what you meant. I still say the Burton version is unjustly maligned, though. Haha, I kinda had a feeling that’s what you meant. I still say the Burton version is unjustly maligned, though.

]]> By: Andrew James http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37525 Andrew James Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:02:16 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37525 AH! Yes, I meant WILLY WONKA and the Chocolate Factory. The Tim Burton one is blasphemous. AH! Yes, I meant WILLY WONKA and the Chocolate Factory. The Tim Burton one is blasphemous.

]]> By: Jandy Stone http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37523 Jandy Stone Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:42:30 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37523 Andrew, the Tim Burton <em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory</em>? Interesting, if so. Most people I know hate that one, but I put it in the unjustly maligned category myself. OMG, <em>Cinema Paradiso</em> YES. I love that movie. But it also makes me cry. And I almost included <em>Once</em>, but decided it gives me more of a bittersweet feeling than happiness. It's definitely a contented feeling, though. People keep talking about <em>Kung Fu Hustle</em>. I guess I should watch it. And yes, I consciously tried to pick a variety of genres and time periods, though I did tend more toward musicals than I even intended. Bob, there's probably some nostalgia in my choice of <em>Gentlemen Prefer Blondes</em>, but I do also love it. I'm glad to find some more people in you and Eric who appreciate <em>Young Girls of Rochefort</em>. In the conversation surrounding this post on FriendFeed, I don't think anyone had seen it or the Godard film. That didn't surprise me too much - they are less well-known than the others. Still, <em>Rochefort</em> is, I think, one of the most accessible New Wave-ish films (at least for people who like musicals), and I plug it every chance I get. Andrew, the Tim Burton Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Interesting, if so. Most people I know hate that one, but I put it in the unjustly maligned category myself. OMG, Cinema Paradiso YES. I love that movie. But it also makes me cry. And I almost included Once, but decided it gives me more of a bittersweet feeling than happiness. It’s definitely a contented feeling, though. People keep talking about Kung Fu Hustle. I guess I should watch it. And yes, I consciously tried to pick a variety of genres and time periods, though I did tend more toward musicals than I even intended.

Bob, there’s probably some nostalgia in my choice of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, but I do also love it. I’m glad to find some more people in you and Eric who appreciate Young Girls of Rochefort. In the conversation surrounding this post on FriendFeed, I don’t think anyone had seen it or the Godard film. That didn’t surprise me too much – they are less well-known than the others. Still, Rochefort is, I think, one of the most accessible New Wave-ish films (at least for people who like musicals), and I plug it every chance I get.

]]> By: Andrew James http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37521 Andrew James Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:10:02 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37521 And of course The Beastmaster. And of course The Beastmaster.

]]> By: Andrew James http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37520 Andrew James Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:09:29 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37520 This IS a great list! It's tough for me to come up with movies that aren't straight up comedies that fit this category. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Kung Fu Hustle CINEMA PARADISO!! Me and You and Everyone We Know Once Starship Troppers Sneakers This IS a great list! It’s tough for me to come up with movies that aren’t straight up comedies that fit this category.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Kung Fu Hustle
CINEMA PARADISO!!
Me and You and Everyone We Know
Once
Starship Troppers
Sneakers

]]> By: Bob Turnbull http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37517 Bob Turnbull Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:54:28 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37517 Terrific topic for a post...I would also absolutely include Young Girls on my list of what makes me ridiculously happy. Uh, the ones from Rochefort that is...B-) "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" doesn't quite do it for me, but everything else on your list does. Particularly "O Brother Where Art Thou" - just the music alone is enough. Terrific topic for a post…I would also absolutely include Young Girls on my list of what makes me ridiculously happy. Uh, the ones from Rochefort that is…B-)

“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” doesn’t quite do it for me, but everything else on your list does. Particularly “O Brother Where Art Thou” – just the music alone is enough.

]]> By: Eric Fuerst http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37516 Eric Fuerst Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:15:52 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37516 I'm also a huge sucker for "The Young Girls of Rochefort". My sexuality has been questioned many a time as I prance around the house singing "A Pair of Twins"! I’m also a huge sucker for “The Young Girls of Rochefort”. My sexuality has been questioned many a time as I prance around the house singing “A Pair of Twins”!

]]> By: Jandy Stone http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37515 Jandy Stone Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:42:50 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37515 Alex, <em>Singin' in the Rain</em> might've been top of my list if I didn't have so recent a rewatch of <em>Rochefort</em>. <em>Rochefort</em> is great, especially if you like musicals. It's just pure joy. Rusty, those are great choices. Can't believe I didn't think of <em>Die Hard</em>. <em>Back to the Future</em> is one that would probably be higher on my list if I'd grown up watching it; I didn't see it until a few years ago, though, so I don't have a great attachment to it. And you mean Jackson's <em>King Kong</em>, right? Yeah, that's what I thought. :) Alex, Singin’ in the Rain might’ve been top of my list if I didn’t have so recent a rewatch of Rochefort. Rochefort is great, especially if you like musicals. It’s just pure joy.

Rusty, those are great choices. Can’t believe I didn’t think of Die Hard. Back to the Future is one that would probably be higher on my list if I’d grown up watching it; I didn’t see it until a few years ago, though, so I don’t have a great attachment to it. And you mean Jackson’s King Kong, right? Yeah, that’s what I thought. :)

]]> By: Rusty James http://www.rowthree.com/2009/11/27/ten-movies-that-make-me-ridiculously-happy/#comment-37511 Rusty James Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:32:11 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=22180#comment-37511 Back to the Future would definitely be on my list. Maybe Meet the Feebles but it's kind of nihlistic. Evil Dead 2, Die Hard, King Kong Back to the Future would definitely be on my list. Maybe Meet the Feebles but it’s kind of nihlistic.

Evil Dead 2, Die Hard, King Kong

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