I was watching TCM [2] the other night when they offered their monthly guest programmer's favorite movies on the schedule. This month's programmer was Neko Case [3], whose favorite movies included two on my personal list, Radio Days [4] and The Third Man [5]. As I watched the in-between-movie short "Dogway Melody [6]," I wondered what movies would make my list if Robert Osborne [7] were to call and ask me to be a guest programmer. First would have to be my all-time favorite movie, Jean Renoir's Grand Illusion [8]. The drama of war, a great escape, love across borders, plus Jean Gabin [9]. What more could you ask for? Next would be My Man Godfrey [10] (William Powell [11] version, thank you), followed by Singin' in the Rain [12] (representing fun musicals) and Duck Soup [13] (which still makes me laugh after countless viewings).
Okay, Mr. Osborne, I'm ready. Any other classic movie programmers out there? What would make your list?
- Movies [14]
- turner classic movies [15]
