Friday OT #3 - Like A Fine Wine

[Angie]

Thanks to @madguy30 for this third one, too! Here's how he describes it:

What are movies that even though are dated, still hold up, or have even gotten better?

I don't care what people say, I think Saturday Night Fever has several strong performances. There is a terrible R scene that happens with one of the main characters just sort of standing idly by - and while it's not a good scene at all, it doesn't paint him to be heroic, and I think that is an important commentary. There are themes of helplessness, camaraderie, and more.

One that exists out of time (because it was already about the past when it was made) is A League of Their Own - I watched this with my 5th grade daughter earlier this fall, and it still is just fantastic. She loved it, too, and dressed up as Dottie Hinson for Halloween.


What are yours? I won't steal @madguy30 's!

 

[CYdTracked]

This is about the time we start seeing National Lampoons Christmas Vacation on TV a lot and would have to say it has held up pretty well.

 

[NWICY]

Shawshank Redemption.

 

[JP4CY]

I watched Silence of the Lambs the other day and there are some pretty ridiculous parts but over all I think it's still extremely watchable.

 

[madguy30]

Thanks for the shout out(s)!

For me it's Karate Kid. Growing up I just thought it was fun with the karate parts, but now you really see the how relationships work, and the impact of actual mindfulness in how Daniel learned. And really, you can see the struggle that some of the Cobra Kai guys endure under their sensei, but watching Cobra Kay obviously opens that up more so.

 

[Gonzo]

"Urban Cowboy"

Every time, all the time. Bud and Sissy. "She gave me the fanger, I gave her the fanger... I guess it's over, I don't know."

 

[cyrocksmypants]

30 years later and the special effects in Jurassic Park still blow my mind.

 

[Sigmapolis]

@Angie is certainly a fine wine. ;-)

 

[Angie]

@Angie is certainly a fine wine. ;-)

I don't deserve the nice things you say! <3

 

[GMackey32]

Dumb and Dumber. Funny when I was 8. Really funny now that I understand more of the jokes and innuendos.

 

[MeanDean]

It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World. Just a simple mad-cap comedy with zillions of huge stars. Mindless fun and so dated as far as the cars etc. but that just adds to the enjoyment for me.

I'm going to watch it again this Sunday. For probably the 50th time.

 

[Sigmapolis]

I don't deserve the nice things you say! <3

You know me and a more mature, discerning woman... ;-)

 

[dahliaclone]

Young Frankenstein

 

[JM4CY]

Animal house.

 

[Angie]

You know me and a more mature, discerning woman... ;-)

You're the sweetest! I think I'm mostly now middle-aged and grumpy! <3

 

[Sigmapolis]

Animal house.

I actually think that is a comedy that is showing its age. The way the frat boys — including the Deltas — treat women in that movie isn’t as funny as it used to be to me. The movie kind of lacks a hero. Fat, drunk, and stupid *is* no way to go through life, and even if the preppy frat guys are ********, it is not like the Deltas present a more viable or moral alternative. They’re all ********.

You're the sweetest! I think I'm mostly now middle-aged and grumpy! <3

Mmm. Tell me more.

 

[RyCy04]

I'm a big Buster Keaton fan and I think most of his movies are still great. The General (minus the wrong side of the Civil War), Steamboat Bill Jr, and One Week in particular.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Monty Python & the Holy Grail. Seems to get better every time I see it.

 

[mcblogerson]

Office Space - the corporate soul crushing culture never dies, and the laughs still hold up

Idiocracy - not for the terrible special effects, but its basically a prophecy now. I feel we were 4 years away from irrigating farmland with energy drinks.

 

[JM4CY]

As a baseball fan, I will submit Major League holds up pretty well. Although the “love” story seems really forced upon a recent rewatch.

Also, Tommy Boy. I feel that thing holds up so well that I just don’t know anyone could ever not think it’s funny.