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Post by cineclassics on Apr 28, 2023 11:17:41 GMT
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Post by cineclassics on Apr 28, 2023 11:19:07 GMT
After two months of exciting matchups and great discussion and debate, it has come down to these three titles to determine the Champion of the inaugural Classic Cinema Bracket Challenge.
Thank you again to everyone who participated!
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Post by BunnyWhit on Apr 28, 2023 13:08:28 GMT
Still need another reason? Well, there's always Ingrid's beautiful paisley blouse, one of my favorite garments in all of cinema.
 
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Post by sepiatone on Apr 28, 2023 16:18:27 GMT
Ah, the Hell with Ingrid's blouse. My favorite garment in all of cinema is Raquel Welch's outfit in ONE MILLION YEARS B.C.  But the ambition, creativity and outstanding performances in THE WIZARD OF OZ for me, far outpaces CASABLANCA. And I really LIKE Casablanca. Sepiatone |
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Post by Fading Fast on Apr 28, 2023 16:47:08 GMT
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Post by cineclassics on Apr 28, 2023 17:38:29 GMT
Surprised no votes yet for Sunset Boulevard. It won the last round easily.
I think Casablanca and The Wizard of Oz have proved the most enduring classics from the Golden Era. Ultimately I chose Casablanca because I think it highlights studio filimmaking at its absolute peak, when the writing, cinematography, direction and studio talent coalesce to achieve something truly timeless.
However, of the three of these films, if I were to introduce a modern viewer to Classic Cinema, I would probably go with Sunset Boulevard.
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Post by Fading Fast on Apr 28, 2023 17:42:56 GMT
Surprised no votes yet for Sunset Boulevard. It won the last round easily. I think Casablanca and The Wizard of Oz have proved the most enduring classics from the Golden Era. Ultimately I chose Casablanca because I think it highlights studio filimmaking at its absolute peak, when the writing, cinematography, direction and studio talent coalesce to achieve something truly timeless. However, of the three of these films, if I were to introduce a modern viewer to Classic Cinema, I would probably go with Sunset Boulevard.
If we get to May 5th and there are no votes for "Sunset" and "Casablanca" has a firm lead, I'm going to switch my vote to "Sunset" out of respect for Norma Desmond. |
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Post by BunnyWhit on Apr 28, 2023 18:31:52 GMT
Yes, Fading Fast, I've been thinking about that for some time now. I took the liberty of creating a thread. Thanks for the support!
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Post by topbilled on May 1, 2023 2:17:26 GMT
Looks like Ilsa and Rick have taken the lead.
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Post by cineclassics on May 3, 2023 22:38:30 GMT
Looks like Ilsa and Rick have taken the lead. Yet, that Victor Fleming directed fantasy masterwork isn't far behind. Two days left to vote for anyone who is interested! |
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Post by sagebrush on May 5, 2023 11:07:58 GMT
Up until now, I've voted for THE WIZARD OF OZ. This time I cast my vote for SUNSET BLVD, just because it seems like a long shot at this point. Any of these films being eliminated will be a shame; they are all so wonderful.
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Post by kims on May 5, 2023 15:09:21 GMT
Remarkable that a film that didn't have a definitive ending as it was filming, that isn't a battle film with blood and guts, special effects, filmed in the studio and not on location, is sentimental and patriotic continues to be a favorite film across generations. It's not everyone's cup of tea of course. My opinion why it endures is all the supporting actors. Films since the end of the studio era tend to pay big bucks to a couple of big names and appear to have an "anybody will do" for the rest of the cast. Over the years I recognized that almost all my favorite films have casts of actors who all have the same talent and ability as the stars.
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