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Originally Posted by alkytrio666
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..............WHAT?!
The Searchers?! The Grapes of Wrath? Stagecoach? You haven't seen any of these? My god you've got a good discovery ahead of you.
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...I'm sorry:o
I figured you'd be the first to jump on that one. I really can't say why I've never got into his work...just never ran across much of it around here, I guess. But after watching this documentary, I realize just what I've been missing, and I need to rectify the situation ASAP.
I tried to watch The Fugitive (1947) last night - TCM was showing it directly after the documentary - but by that point it was almost 1 a.m. and I just couldn't keep my eyes open. Don't worry though...I'll be getting some of his stuff as soon as I possibly can.
EDIT - Just noticed that I forgot to post a flick I watched a couple days ago...should get a little bit back into your good books Alky.
Modern Times (1936)
Another shameful admission: this was my first exposure to Chaplin :o. No, I had never seen a Charlie Chaplin picture before...but after taking in this masterpiece, I
have to see more.
I loved every second of it...brilliant sight gags, great story telling, just all-around perfect entertainment. Chaplin just about blew me away, what an amazing performer. He doesn't just steal the show, he literally takes control of every single frame he's in. Absolutely spectacular.