I've been considering purchasing some movies I've never seen before...they all kind of seem to be in the same category...at least in my head...so, that being said, anybody have any feedback on the following:
Murphy's Romance Crossing Delancey Crimes of the Heart
I'm also open to suggestions...anything along the same lines...thanks guys !
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
All mildly interesting... Lots of people liked James Garner and Sally Field in Murphy's Romance--and it has its moments--but Crossing Delancey is better because Peter Riegert and Amy Irving are more charming. Crimes of the Heart is meh.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
I really liked Murphy´s Romance, read more here I also own Crimes of the Heart dvd but like Crash said, it´s not so good. Crossing Delancey is on my wanted list.
Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
I guess Heartburn (1986) with Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep is a little too downbeat compared to the other ones mentioned. It's worth a look though, if you've never seen it before.
Hold on.. i'm gonna take a look in some old video magazines to see if i can come up with something.
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
I don't mind Heartburn, but it kind of gives off that whiff of the tremendous acting talents of Nicholson and Streep squandered at the service of a Lifetime Network screenplay. (Good creds behind the camera too--Mike Nichols directed, and Nora Ephron based the screenplay on her own marriage.) It has one absolutely priceless scene with Nicholson and Streep in bed together, watching the cheezy disembodied-head-in-a-glass-jar horror film "The Brain That Wouldn't Die." Nicholson is in rare form perfectly summarizing the plot for Streep, "Well, you see, there was this TERRIBLE accident..." He's hilarious, the rest of the film not so much.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Murphy's Romance is really good.
Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
Found a couple of titles. Basically i searched for adult-oriented, romance-themed movies. Some may be more comedic than others, some may be more serious than others, and some may be more famous than others.
- Heart Beat (1980) starring Nick Nolte and Sissy Spacek - One From The Heart (1982) directed by Francis Ford Coppola - Falling In Love (1984) starring Robert DeNiro and Meryl Streep - The Buddy System (1984) starring Richard Dreyfuss and Susan Sarandon - Fool For Love (1985) directed by Robert Altman, starring Sam Shepard and Kim Basinger - The Purple Rose Of Cairo (1985) directed by Woody Allen, starring Mia Farrow and Jeff Daniels - Children Of A Lesser God (1986) starring William Hurt - Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) directed by Francis Ford Coppola, starring Kathleen Turner - Full Moon In Blue Water (1988) starring Gene Hackman and Teri Garr - Blaze (1989) starring Paul Newman - A Touch Of Infidelity (1989) a.k.a. Cousins, starring Ted Danson and Isabella Rossellini
Posted by cindymancini (Member # 679) on :
You guys rock! I have to say, of the three I mentioned, Crimes of the Heart was the one I was least interested in, therefore, I will purchase Murphy's Romance & Crossing Delancey based on your input!!
Ooh, Heartburn grabs my attention. I love Nicholson and Meryl Streep. Perhaps I can score a cheap copy!
Posted by cindymancini (Member # 679) on :
Here's a few others that have me curious...
Seems Like Old Times with Chevy Chase & Goldie Hawn
Best Friends-Burt Reynolds & Goldie Hawn
Unfaithfully Yours-Dudley Moore & Armand Assante
Lovesick-Dudley Moore, which I've seen bits of but couldn't tell if I liked it or not...
These just seem like movies I want to bring out of the darkness...maybe there's some gems to be discovered...maybe not...
Posted by cindymancini (Member # 679) on :
WHOA Johnny Roarke! Thanks!! I'll have to look these up ! Awesome!!
Yes, "adult rom coms" is what I'm after.
Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
Personally i really like Burt Reynolds' 70's and (early) 80's movies, although i know some people can't stand watching good ol' Burt.. ah well..
I'd definitely go for Best Friends though ! Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
No problem, when it comes to movies i'm glad to be of assistance ! Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
quote:Originally posted by cindymancini: Here's a few others that have me curious...
Seems Like Old Times with Chevy Chase & Goldie Hawn
Best Friends-Burt Reynolds & Goldie Hawn
Unfaithfully Yours-Dudley Moore & Armand Assante
Lovesick-Dudley Moore, which I've seen bits of but couldn't tell if I liked it or not...
These just seem like movies I want to bring out of the darkness...maybe there's some gems to be discovered...maybe not...
These are all pretty good, cute even. (Did I actually use that word? LOL) Lovesick is probably the weakest of the four. I think that Seems Like Old Times is the best. Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn had really great chemistry together in this and their earlier pairing, Foul Play.
Posted by Logan 5 (Member # 1467) on :
>>Seems Like Old Times with Chevy Chase & Goldie Hawn
Neil Simon script! Not great, but good.
>>Unfaithfully Yours-Dudley Moore & Armand Assante
I have a massive soft spot for this film. It's a remake of a 40's (?) movie. Not perfect, but I really like it.
>>Lovesick-Dudley Moore, which I've seen bits of but couldn't tell if I liked it or not...
Another one I like. I think if you like Dudley Moore or '10' - you'll probably enjoy it. He also did the weepie 'Six Weeks' which is worth checking out.
I imagine you've probably seen some of what's on Johnny's list, but if you haven't seen 'Purple Rose of Cairo' or 'Peggy Sue Got Married' then do it right now! They're both fantasies as much as romance movies.
Posted by cindymancini (Member # 679) on :
Oh boy, I'm sad to report that I watched Crossing Delancey & Murphy's Romance and didn't care for either...
Crossing Delancey was like a tedious Moonstruck. I much prefered Olympia Dukakis over Amy's "Bubbie." Ugh...too slow and Irving was so bland and uptight, I wanted to scream!
Murphy's Romance was just not what I imagined. It was too country. I didn't like where it was set, I thought what's his face was too old for her, there were long periods of scenes with just music that I didn't like & not even Corey Haim could save this...he was just there, no expression, blah.
Man, I'm almost afraid to check out some of the others but I'm bound to find one that I like.
Heartburn so far was the best to me...the next two I try will be Seems Like Old Times & Best Friends. Hmmm...
Posted by Dolenz85 (Member # 10835) on :
Seems like old times is a great movie, and as Crash said, the chemistry between Chase and Hawn is very evident, which adds to the comedic value. You won't be disappointed... Posted by Logan 5 (Member # 1467) on :
I think you'll find some of the others far more entertaining.
Posted by Dolenz85 (Member # 10835) on :
quote:Originally posted by Logan 5: I think you'll find some of the others far more entertaining.
Well I guess that would be for her to decide... Posted by Logan 5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dolenz85:
quote:Originally posted by Logan 5: I think you'll find some of the others far more entertaining.
Well I guess that would be for her to decide...
That comment wasn't directed at your statement about Seems Like Old Times - it was a general statement about the other movies she listed (including SLOT) because she'd watched two of the more 'straight' romances. Movies like SLOT and Unfaithfully Yours have more comedy in them, so even if they aren't terrific movies, there's more to like.
Posted by cindymancini (Member # 679) on :
Hey Logan & Dolenz85, I've added some of the films you've both mentioned to my Wish List...I'll let you know how it goes as I get them & watch !
Appreciate all the suggestions!
Posted by cindymancini (Member # 679) on :
Oh and Johnny Roarke, I also added Falling In Love as per your mention!!
Great actors in some of these movies!! So curious to check em out!!
Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
Cindy, i don't know if you've seen this one :
It's from 1991, but i think you might like it.
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
Johnny I've not long added this to my blockbuster online rental list,It's one a few pacino movies I've never watched,plus I don't dislike michelle peiffer either.
Looking at the trailer some time back it looks a pretty decent watch and seems like one of the so called chick flicks I don't think I'd have much trouble sitting through.
Posted by Logan 5 (Member # 1467) on :
Really liked Frankie and Johnny.
Posted by StevenHW (Member # 509) on :
If you want to see a 1980's-era "chick flick", I'll make things simple for you...
Any movie starring Meryl Streep Any movie starring Whoopi Goldberg Any movie starring Barbra Streisand Any movie starring Sally Field Any movie starring Cher Almost any movie starring Dolly Parton Any movie starring Goldie Hawn Any movie starring Jane Fonda Any movie starring Liza Minnelli Any movie starring Lily Tomlin Any movie starring Bette Davis Any movie starring Bette Midler Any movie starring Meg Ryan Almost any movie starring Susan Sarandon Just about any movie starring Debra Winger Any movie written and/or directed by Nora Ephron
Any movie where two or more of the leading roles are played by women (example: "Steel Magnolias")
The point is: some women just can't help but making "chick-flick"-type movies!
Sorry, but I am old enough to remember a time when old-school film studio producers would call these kind of movies as "women's pictures".
[ 22. February 2013, 12:50: Message edited by: StevenHW ]
Posted by cindymancini (Member # 679) on :
Made some more progress in this area...watched Frankie & Johnny and I liked it!!
Lovesick bored me to death...couldn't do it. I don't think I like the female lead, Elizabeth McGovern, she never does it for me.
Best Friends with Burt Reynolds & Goldie Hawn, oh I had such high hopes for this one. Goldie was so beautiful & I liked the authentic 1982 feel that the movie had in terms of locations and home decor but I grew tired of their parents. I thought there should have been more focus on their work together and their relationship as a married couple. Listening to Mrs. Roper, Audra Lindley, being loud and Jessica Tandy's face just made me a little nuts. I didn't hate it but I don't need to see it again.
Romantic Comedy with Dudley Moore, I enjoyed. I found a used dvd for $2, surely worth it for me.
Next up is Seems Like Old Times. I'm really enjoying delving into this more adult portion of 80's films. It's a nice departure.
Posted by Logan 5 (Member # 1467) on :
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