tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post9075355420513366735..comments2024-03-27T21:42:56.131-05:00Comments on 1001plus: Sibling RivalrySJHoneywellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-7902145563558869832015-03-09T21:11:50.900-05:002015-03-09T21:11:50.900-05:00I agree completley. The Kid Brother is a fine movi...I agree completley. <i>The Kid Brother</i> is a fine movie--it's funny, it's entertaining. But <i>Safety Last</i> is one of the truly great silent films, let alone silent comedies. SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-4255256970512908772015-03-09T17:59:27.262-05:002015-03-09T17:59:27.262-05:00I just watched The Kid Brother on YouTube and I re...I just watched <i>The Kid Brother</i> on YouTube and I really enjoyed it. Jobyna Ralston always adds a little personality to her films with Lloyd. Love seeing her and Harold and their movie magic.<br /><br />But still, I think <i>Safety Last</i> is Lloyd's masterpiece, and if they can only fit one of his films on the 1001 List, it should be <i>Safety Last</i>.<br /><br />Has anybody who works on the 1001 List ever explained why they choose <i>The Kid Brother</i> over <i>Safety Last</i>? Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17921029597363212734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-83286136450279616342012-06-02T13:51:08.703-05:002012-06-02T13:51:08.703-05:00There are at least half a dozen from this era that...There are at least half a dozen from this era that could be dumped. <i>Foolish Wives</i> is a good choice. There are a few lesser films from D.W. Griffith that could go as well. <br /><br />I'd keep most of the Keaton films, but I do love me some Buster Keaton. <i>Seven Chances</i> is probably the weakest on The List. I'd be fine with a second Lloyd film, or even a third--<i>Speedy</i>, perhaps.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-56820718789020385962012-06-02T06:00:39.661-05:002012-06-02T06:00:39.661-05:00I have to agree that Safety last would be the more...I have to agree that Safety last would be the more logical choice, but really I do not see why they could not both be represented. Considering the number of Keaton movies in the book and inferior, outdated dramas included it is really is a mystery to me why Lloyd only got one entry. I got a nagging feeling the "big" directors got inferior movies included simply due to their name. A simple suggestion: Dump Foolish wifes and include Safety last.TSorensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208153011927807857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-37076289321534745242011-07-22T07:41:28.279-05:002011-07-22T07:41:28.279-05:00The "kick-ass portable DVD player" was m...The "kick-ass portable DVD player" was my favorite Christmas present from last year. It makes waiting for my older daughter to be done with ballet class far more manageable.<br /><br />If you want to try silent films, I recommend comedies to start with, because many translate well to the modern age because they are still funny. YouTube and Google Video have a bunch, and a lot of them are short. You never know until you try one, right?SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-88584589458097126932011-07-22T04:47:46.476-05:002011-07-22T04:47:46.476-05:00Steve,
I love how you keep taking on these uniqu...Steve, <br /><br />I love how you keep taking on these unique films day after day. Plus .. played on a "kick-ass portable DVD player".<br /><br />I don't mind an inventive and beautifully made film.<br /><br />Good stuff my friend.Sam Fragosohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974858608988634583noreply@blogger.com