tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post2308454200508378328..comments2024-03-18T16:12:32.926-04:00Comments on Alex J. Cavanaugh: Why Some Movies are Best Left as Memories, 18th Annual Golden Schmoes Awards, IWSG, and More!Alex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-70447586402876673562019-03-05T12:38:38.954-05:002019-03-05T12:38:38.954-05:00All my best to Nick on his newest book. I'm ve...All my best to Nick on his newest book. I'm very impressed by Damyanti's effort, and I hope her blogathon succeeds. Hate to see schools close.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-85242672637051899262019-02-27T07:26:45.590-05:002019-02-27T07:26:45.590-05:00Can't remember if I commented before. I wonder...Can't remember if I commented before. I wonder if E.T. would stand up to the test of time. It would be interesting to see what my son makes of it.Sandra Ulbrich Almazanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365908651235829765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-70756716874347500142019-02-24T14:49:01.172-05:002019-02-24T14:49:01.172-05:00I've learned to leave my fondly remembered mov...I've learned to leave my fondly remembered movies and books in my head as the rewatching/reading tends to disappoint more often than not. I'll enjoy my untarnished nostalgia and avoid the temptation to revisit.Jean Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047709505502621618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-85502926082802079682019-02-24T08:36:39.006-05:002019-02-24T08:36:39.006-05:00I've never seen Mars Attacks, but it sounds pr...I've never seen Mars Attacks, but it sounds pretty terrible. I still think Jaws is a great movie, but I was shocked at how ridiculously fake the shark looks in some shots when I watched it again as an adult. I can't think of a film that disappointed me off the top of my head, but I'm sure there have been a few.Anstice Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659015918272722407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-23369554180607701982019-02-22T12:01:37.530-05:002019-02-22T12:01:37.530-05:00While not a movie, I have the same reaction when I...While not a movie, I have the same reaction when I see episodes of "Dark Shadows" on SyFy or You Tube. I still kinda like the stories, but OMG the bad acting, cheesy special effects, and often ridiculous storylines make me wonder why I used to rush home from school to watch it.<br />Of course, I was 10 years old at the time, so that may have had something to do with it. Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-6642063832730911542019-02-22T09:45:06.243-05:002019-02-22T09:45:06.243-05:00Oh, my. Glad to hear I'm not the only one who ...Oh, my. Glad to hear I'm not the only one who grimaces when rewatching old faves. And there's nothing like watching a "this was HILARIOUS!" movie with your kids and not only is it not nearly as funny as you remember, but it has scenes you don't want to watch with your children (like Airplane! with the bouncing boobs across the screen). Something we discovered when rewatching Blazing Saddles and Spaceballs with our now-adult kids is that they don't really appreciate Mel Brooks. There are funny moments, but overall, they find him more cringeworthy than anything.<br /><br />Like you, I'm content to leave certain movies in the past and only remember the one or two funny high points that have remained in my memory.Lynda Dietzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442214431341019380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-1852378731392911462019-02-22T04:36:00.697-05:002019-02-22T04:36:00.697-05:00Ah! The Princess Bride. Bestest movie ever, and I ...Ah! The Princess Bride. Bestest movie ever, and I still can't look at Mandy Patinkin of Homeland without thinking of Inigo Montoya!!<br /><br />Carey Elwes wrote a memoir about his time on that movie, "As You Wish" (of course) so if you haven't read that one, it's a fun read!Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-27547645608964840092019-02-21T11:27:37.392-05:002019-02-21T11:27:37.392-05:00Hi, Alex...
Yes. I could well imagine many films ...Hi, Alex...<br /><br />Yes. I could well imagine many films from our youth falling short now as we see them again as adults. Only GOOD acting prevails. When a movie relies on special effects and visuals, they will become dated and often look ridiculous to us now with technology so advanced.<br /><br />I stick with the movies up until the seventies... Most are excellent because they relied on superior acting talent and talented writers.<br /> <br />Of course there are many superb movies created in the 80's and 90's. I particularly love the Brat Pac and still enjoy these movies today. Just recently saw Pretty in Pink... Wonderful vehicle for the then young, Jon Cryer! And the intensely over privileged James Spader, who is an amazing dramatic actor today.<br /><br />Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-81365282295369117732019-02-21T10:25:16.701-05:002019-02-21T10:25:16.701-05:00Hi Alex! My favorite movie from the 80's is Br...Hi Alex! My favorite movie from the 80's is Breakfast Club. Over the years, I found that I watch the first half and then turn it off. Same with Full Metal Jacket.<br /><br />I love, love, love Princess Bride. One of the best movies ever.<br /><br /><a href="https://helpingpartnersofsexaddictsheal.org/" rel="nofollow">Elsie </a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-9933502041322214282019-02-20T19:55:50.193-05:002019-02-20T19:55:50.193-05:00Good luck to all with the twitter pitches.
Alex, h...Good luck to all with the twitter pitches.<br />Alex, have a pleasant evening.<br />Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08502357570409734926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-25981772782080306882019-02-20T10:12:12.073-05:002019-02-20T10:12:12.073-05:00I'm probably going to get railroaded for this,...I'm probably going to get railroaded for this, but I don't think ET aged well. I saw it again recently and it was not nearly as good as I remembered. But Goonies is still awesome.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07599355536109335006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-84649484863036648672019-02-20T09:07:34.881-05:002019-02-20T09:07:34.881-05:00It was Footloose for me. I haven't watched it ...It was Footloose for me. I haven't watched it in many, many years. Loved it as a teenager. Started watching it with my college age son. We turned it off. He had many criticisms of it, which I agreed with! Uff-da.<br />Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089502829581772836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-59373920799956470202019-02-20T08:30:09.072-05:002019-02-20T08:30:09.072-05:00I hadn't studied the ewoks faces to realize th...I hadn't studied the ewoks faces to realize they didn't move. How disappointing. Jaws is still fantastic. One old movie I recently showed the kids was Batteries Not Included. Loved it! Still so fabulous. And the Original Annie too. Erika Beebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899619461035583262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-80035496286591890212019-02-20T05:06:03.253-05:002019-02-20T05:06:03.253-05:00I never should have watched Moll Flanders again. I...I never should have watched Moll Flanders again. It seemed so great back in the day!Raimey Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021528443693790662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-71912098900765419912019-02-19T21:22:31.743-05:002019-02-19T21:22:31.743-05:00There are movies I liked when I was younger, and n...There are movies I liked when I was younger, and now, not so much. But there are also movies I liked when I was younger, and I still like them now. I think I'm better at filtering out the fluff now more than before.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-68520569068519126812019-02-19T20:28:57.377-05:002019-02-19T20:28:57.377-05:00Ronel, agree about some series! Never watching the...Ronel, agree about some series! Never watching the first Battlestar Galactica again.<br /><br />Lee, only do it if you really want to kill a couple hours...<br /><br />Elizabeth, I remember that movie...<br /><br />Cal, I bet it is!<br /><br />Magic Love Crow, we did!<br /><br />Susan, I bet it looks really bad now.<br /><br />Thanks, Shah!<br /><br />Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-33894081479222245882019-02-19T19:12:56.406-05:002019-02-19T19:12:56.406-05:00I loved Bird on a Wire and I refuse to watch it ag...I loved Bird on a Wire and I refuse to watch it again just in case I don't like it anymore. Candy is the same way...that which was good n our youth is usually not worth revisiting when it comes to candy. ;)mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-34937723482016039352019-02-19T17:17:26.669-05:002019-02-19T17:17:26.669-05:00I've watched films which seemed to lack scenes...I've watched films which seemed to lack scenes I remembered. I used to think that they were cut for TV, but as I'm the only person that reaclls those scenes it appears I added them into my memory and the actual films fail to update temselves to match.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-17996746297355630342019-02-19T09:19:11.077-05:002019-02-19T09:19:11.077-05:00Agreed on the IWSG - it's a great community!
A...Agreed on the IWSG - it's a great community!<br />As kids we used to watch black and white "horror" shows (Frankenstein, Dracula, the mummy). My mom would turn off the sound when she got too scared by the music. Saw a snippet of one a few years back and it was hilarious!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-83150295771338922992019-02-19T08:15:30.629-05:002019-02-19T08:15:30.629-05:00Kudos for posting the fundraiser, Alex.
Have a ple...Kudos for posting the fundraiser, Alex.<br />Have a pleasant, productive day.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08502357570409734926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-73464110759135037862019-02-18T19:05:51.773-05:002019-02-18T19:05:51.773-05:00I haven't been to the movies in ages, so reall...I haven't been to the movies in ages, so really can't say much about them. On TV I watch old black and white westerns. They're good, but can't say if they're worse than I remembered, cause I don't remember. I just enjoy.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-9910116092442538412019-02-18T13:47:19.698-05:002019-02-18T13:47:19.698-05:00Wow. So much to do after reading this blog. Two wo...Wow. So much to do after reading this blog. Two worthy blog hops I'd like to try to join up to for a start. Just wanted to congratulate you on making the Top 50 List for Writers! I assume you're on a few by now though :) XShah Whartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997125261145672115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-72341454757660772182019-02-18T12:51:59.866-05:002019-02-18T12:51:59.866-05:00I think the only films that age well are the ones ...I think the only films that age well are the ones that play on emotions. Like Jaws were really tense and scary. The Princess Pride somehow retains it's humor and the whole good guy wins. <br />My sone loved the Neverending story when he was little. The dragon is really silly looking.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-32123629194492105452019-02-17T22:54:03.914-05:002019-02-17T22:54:03.914-05:00Love Lisa Buie Collard's comments re the IWSG....Love Lisa Buie Collard's comments re the IWSG. And so say all of us! And Damnyanti's bloghop sounds great!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-31789960422783703212019-02-17T16:34:37.228-05:002019-02-17T16:34:37.228-05:00You're so right Alex! Some movies are best to ...You're so right Alex! Some movies are best to be left as good memories! I think the only older movies/tv shows I like to watch over are the Christmas ones, like White Christmas. I have to agree with the comment above mine. I rewatched Saturday Night Fever and thought, what? I don't remember it being so down, sad! I hope you had a great Valentine's! Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.com