tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22615056.post3902982874511970065..comments2024-03-16T05:27:55.183-04:00Comments on Java's Journey: 12 Classic Summer MoviesJavaBeanRushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05653117187583244224noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22615056.post-22237180252004862542011-07-11T14:26:29.631-04:002011-07-11T14:26:29.631-04:00For summer, I'd go low-brow with "Wet Hot...For summer, I'd go low-brow with "Wet Hot American Summer" and a beach-blanket movie or two.<br /><br />"Endless Summer," for the surfing and the 60s vibe.<br /><br />A friend of mine appears briefly in "Jaws," running and shrieking on the beach, so I'd have to count that one.<br /><br />My daughter has 30 seconds in "Furry Vengeance." A vote for Furry.<br /><br />And finally, "Do the Right Thing" for the summer heat and the drama.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22615056.post-40496091771996901842011-07-11T11:23:33.058-04:002011-07-11T11:23:33.058-04:00ClassicBecky, I'm so glad your sons like class...ClassicBecky, I'm so glad your sons like classic films! Continuing your list - Leslie Caron's rather sensuous modern dance in the tight-fitting, orange-red dress while Fred Astaire watches in DADDY LONG LEGS. I had no idea she's supposed to be a prostitute!<br /><br />My sister and I would burst out laughing every time we watched it. We called it "the itchy, scratchy dance" since the quick, jerky movements made cherub-faced Leslie appear to have a severe case of poison ivy.<br /><br />LADYEVE, Thank you! How could I have forgotten SUMMER MAGIC? I watched it once on the Disney Channel and couldn't forget it. It wasn't until last year that I bought the DVD and was enchanted all over again with Disney's 1960s live action films. <br /><br />I love Hayley Mills' Disney movies! My favorite of hers is IN SEARCH OF THE CASTAWAYS. Might include that one in my winter movie list.<br /><br />PAGE, thanks! Paul Newman's gaze and that lingering "bad boy" smirk makes me melt!JavaBeanRushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05653117187583244224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22615056.post-49808259274207374752011-07-07T15:10:42.254-04:002011-07-07T15:10:42.254-04:00Java,
Just when I had enough to do this summer you...Java,<br />Just when I had enough to do this summer you come up with this list that makes me want to re-visit all of these films so thanks a lot!<br /><br />I swoon every time I think of Paul Newman in "The Long Hot Summer" My favorite on your list.<br /><br />I love the post! <br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22615056.post-21401175678221561402011-07-06T23:26:58.005-04:002011-07-06T23:26:58.005-04:00Luv your list, Java...before I read it I thought a...Luv your list, Java...before I read it I thought about summer movies and a few that you included popped into my head: "A Summer Place, "Gidget" and "The Seven Year Itch." Your post reminded me of a movie I saw as a child at our local theater with my older cousin and his family - "Summer Magic," a Disney film with Dorothy McGuire, Hayley Mills, Burl Ives and Una Merkel. Very fond memories of the film and the night, a hot summer night, as I recall.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22615056.post-90873182192434508512011-07-04T21:47:28.825-04:002011-07-04T21:47:28.825-04:00Thanks for the congrats, Java! I couldn't agr...Thanks for the congrats, Java! I couldn't agree with you more about sensual vs. openly sexual in movies. My two boys were coming into their teens in the MTV video era. I loved a lot of those, but they began to be more and more raw. So I had the boys watch with me some classic movie musical numbers that were extremely sensual, but also had fun and romance in them. One was Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron in American in Paris, when they danced that beautiful sensual number on the fountain. Another was Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse in Singing in the Rain, that great number in the speakeasy. Also Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse doing Dancing in the Dark. I just wanted them to experience the beauty, fun and romance of sex, not just the T&A stuff so prevalent now. Best of all, they loved them!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22615056.post-70149814314988384562011-07-04T21:39:08.116-04:002011-07-04T21:39:08.116-04:00Laura, I haven't seen TWO WEEKS WITH LOVE in a...Laura, I haven't seen TWO WEEKS WITH LOVE in a long time, but it remains a favorite of mine as well. Thanks for linking to this blog post.<br /><br />Caftan Woman, you're a hoot! :) I hadn't thought a of fall edition;you've given me a good idea.<br /><br />Dawn, yes! Fun films both! Neptune's Daughter was my favorite of the Montalban-Williams films for a long time because he's not playing second fiddle to someone else, and he's not bursting with fury. He's just calm, charming and bemused by the whole wacky situation. <br /><br />Of course, the two of them singing "Baby, It's Cold Outside" in sunny California is hilarious and sensual.<br /><br />Sally, yes TWO WEEKS WITH LOVE is hard to find. But Amazon sells it in a DVD package with another Jane Powell film, NANCY GOES TO RIO, for a whopping $35. You can browse around the used section of Amazon for a cheaper price. <br /><br />Hi Audrey. Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Rick! Classic movies fans think alike. :) I look forward to reading your list as soon as it comes out!<br /><br />ClassicBecky, I love movies that are deeply sensual without a torrid sex scene (both the films you mentioned have that). :)<br />By the way, congratulations on becoming a CMBA Board member.<br /><br />-- JAVAJavaBeanRushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05653117187583244224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22615056.post-87785303014791761282011-07-02T20:15:54.431-04:002011-07-02T20:15:54.431-04:00Wonderful movies all! Two of my very favorite mov...Wonderful movies all! Two of my very favorite movies here (although they are all fun): The Long Hot Summer (hot is the word), and Oklahoma. I loved the line you quoted - always makes me laugh!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22615056.post-58284059814845316262011-07-02T16:58:27.401-04:002011-07-02T16:58:27.401-04:00Java, I loved this list. Last week, I wrote my own...Java, I loved this list. Last week, I wrote my own "5 Best Movies to Watch on a Summer Day" (to be posted later this week). Guess what? Two of your movies are on my list, too! I did not include REAR WINDOW, whiich is a perfect choice. What a fun list!Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22615056.post-15858381708531910262011-06-29T23:36:57.983-04:002011-06-29T23:36:57.983-04:00Great list! I love the idea of summer recommendati...Great list! I love the idea of summer recommendations for old movies. :)Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06729516870952658426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22615056.post-40110894611272264842011-06-29T21:46:39.826-04:002011-06-29T21:46:39.826-04:00Love this list!! I really want to see "Two We...Love this list!! I really want to see "Two Weeks with Love" but it's been hard to find. Great post! (P.S. Love all of the Ricardo Montalban films you've included!)Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920287901509695920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22615056.post-79080358888490953782011-06-29T20:18:12.798-04:002011-06-29T20:18:12.798-04:00I also love to watch The Seven Year Itch (1955),
R...I also love to watch The Seven Year Itch (1955),<br />Rear Window (1954), On An Island With You (1948), during the summer months. I would also like to add..<br /><br />Neptune's Daughter and Romance on the High Seas.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476174860119487509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22615056.post-85517917809950645372011-06-29T17:40:42.866-04:002011-06-29T17:40:42.866-04:00You've thought of everything necessary for a w...You've thought of everything necessary for a wonderful summer: the Big Kahuna, Clarence Day (and some trinkets from Tiffany's), snoopy nosed Jeffries, Curly (for some serenading) and the charms of Rosanno Brazzi and Ricardo Montalban.<br /><br />I can't wait to see what you have planned for fall!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22615056.post-60031416547712022402011-06-29T17:29:32.841-04:002011-06-29T17:29:32.841-04:00A marvelous list! I especially enjoy the inclusio...A marvelous list! I especially enjoy the inclusion of one of my old favorites, TWO WEEKS WITH LOVE. :)<br /><br />Thanks for an enjoyable read,<br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09626109831176745957noreply@blogger.com