An old guy recommends some films

[whisky]

I'm older than almost all of you

So here's some films I liked when I was younger than aren't on TV much.

Freebie and the bean.
A buddy cop film before lethal weapon, with big stunts and a good blend of humour and action. James Caan is the main star, it's a bit un PC hence why it's never on.

The french connection, before the blues brothers, this was the premier car chase film.
There is a sequel, but it wasn't as good. Gene Hackman and Roy Schneider, you know you want to watch this.

Silent Running, before star wars there was this, cute robots, country music, ecology, what's not to like?


More films to follow if anyone cares.

 

[Seph]

 

[Kyehlar]

The french connection, before the blues brothers, this was the premier car chase film.

I dunno... does it beat the Bullitt car chase?

 

[whisky]

Honestly, yes

 

[CaptainWacky]

Batteries Not Included - Haven't watched it for 35 years but I assume it's good since I remember the name. Robot aliens befriend old people for some reason.

 

[Kyehlar]

Batteries Not Included - Haven't watched it for 35 years but I assume it's good since I remember the name. Robot aliens befriend old people for some reason.

I think you just turned this into "An old guy recommends some films with old guys in them".

Up next, Cocoon

 

[CaptainWacky]

Wilford Brimley was only 49 in Cacoon, it barely counts.

 

[Kyehlar]

Wilford Brimley was only 49 in Cacoon, it barely counts.

Hume Cronyn was 74 though, and 76 in Batteries. Don Ameche was 77.

 

[whisky]

While were on Dom Amiche, trading places is worth a watch.

 

[Kyehlar]

While were on Dom Amiche, trading places is worth a watch.

There's the famous story of him doing the final scene in one take, because of his feelings saying 'fuck'. But you don't hear about any misgivings he may have had about the 'N' word in the bathroom scene.

 

[Eggs Mayonnaise]

Airport (1970) and The Poseidon Adventure (1972) -- the first two big moneymakers of the 'disaster' genre. Also better than all the others that came after them. Have rewatched both dozens of times over the years, and I still do today.

 

[CaptainWacky]

It's funny because I saw that Airport was on tv the other day but I knew if I watched any of it I'd be unable to stop thinking about Airplane! (also an old movie that should be recommended, but you've probably heard of it.)

 

[Mirah]

Well this looks good!
Funny thing I was about to post what I thought was a trailer, but then discovered it is the whole movie on Daily Motion. So I won't post that.
But here is a trailer for
Airport (1970)

 

[whisky]

Towering inferno is also good.

 

[Seph]

 

[Seph]

 

[Seph]

 

[whisky]

I've only not seen the middle one of those.

 

[jack]

remember this? I first watched this when I was 5

 

[whisky]

Never heard of it.