Von Ryan's Express 1965
Talk about a role tailor made for Johnny Fontaine. If you could show one Frank Sinatra movie this would be a good one. He's the Star.
This was 20 years after the war and as a kid growing up that's all we watched. Nobody hated the Nazis more than baby boomers in their living rooms
The 60's were also the evolution of the war movie from the propaganda John Wayne of the 50's to the counter culture heroes of the 60's like Kelly's Heroes.
Nazis weren't cartoon characters which made them more scary. They were "good Germans" doing horrible things.
All this and a bottle of wine and a fresh bowl while watching.
NOC I am sure
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It's a criminally underrated WW2 film. Frankie was a terrific actor. As good as Bing if not better.
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RaceBannon said:
I streamed this last night and watched the original in stunning HD for the first time ever. Hadn't watched it at all in a long time. Alert readers may remember that this was a favorite of Rick Nueheisel and he said he always rooted for Ryan to make it at the end
even though he dies every time you watch it
Talk about a role tailor made for Johnny Fontaine. If you could show one Frank Sinatra movie this would be a good one. He's the Star.
This was 20 years after the war and as a kid growing up that's all we watched. Nobody hated the Nazis more than baby boomers in their living rooms
The 60's were also the evolution of the war movie from the propaganda John Wayne of the 50's to the counter culture heroes of the 60's like Kelly's Heroes.
Nazis weren't cartoon characters which made them more scary. They were "good Germans" doing horrible things.
All this and a bottle of wine and a fresh bowl while watching.
NOC I am sure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zwW7iWinrk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlywcuw-1TU -
Both Von Ryan and the Great Escape had prisoners gunned down by the Nazis. As a kid that was shockingPurpleThrobber said:RaceBannon said:I streamed this last night and watched the original in stunning HD for the first time ever. Hadn't watched it at all in a long time. Alert readers may remember that this was a favorite of Rick Nueheisel and he said he always rooted for Ryan to make it at the end
even though he dies every time you watch it
Talk about a role tailor made for Johnny Fontaine. If you could show one Frank Sinatra movie this would be a good one. He's the Star.
This was 20 years after the war and as a kid growing up that's all we watched. Nobody hated the Nazis more than baby boomers in their living rooms
The 60's were also the evolution of the war movie from the propaganda John Wayne of the 50's to the counter culture heroes of the 60's like Kelly's Heroes.
Nazis weren't cartoon characters which made them more scary. They were "good Germans" doing horrible things.
All this and a bottle of wine and a fresh bowl while watching.
NOC I am surehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zwW7iWinrkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlywcuw-1TU -
Great era for war flicks. The Bridge on the River Kwai, Stalag 17, The Longest Day, Battle of the Bulge, The Guns of NavaroneRaceBannon said:
Both Von Ryan and the Great Escape had prisoners gunned down by the Nazis. As a kid that was shockingPurpleThrobber said:RaceBannon said:I streamed this last night and watched the original in stunning HD for the first time ever. Hadn't watched it at all in a long time. Alert readers may remember that this was a favorite of Rick Nueheisel and he said he always rooted for Ryan to make it at the end
even though he dies every time you watch it
Talk about a role tailor made for Johnny Fontaine. If you could show one Frank Sinatra movie this would be a good one. He's the Star.
This was 20 years after the war and as a kid growing up that's all we watched. Nobody hated the Nazis more than baby boomers in their living rooms
The 60's were also the evolution of the war movie from the propaganda John Wayne of the 50's to the counter culture heroes of the 60's like Kelly's Heroes.
Nazis weren't cartoon characters which made them more scary. They were "good Germans" doing horrible things.
All this and a bottle of wine and a fresh bowl while watching.
NOC I am surehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zwW7iWinrkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlywcuw-1TU
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My old man gets too sad watching The Great Escape.PurpleThrobber said:RaceBannon said:I streamed this last night and watched the original in stunning HD for the first time ever. Hadn't watched it at all in a long time. Alert readers may remember that this was a favorite of Rick Nueheisel and he said he always rooted for Ryan to make it at the end
even though he dies every time you watch it
Talk about a role tailor made for Johnny Fontaine. If you could show one Frank Sinatra movie this would be a good one. He's the Star.
This was 20 years after the war and as a kid growing up that's all we watched. Nobody hated the Nazis more than baby boomers in their living rooms
The 60's were also the evolution of the war movie from the propaganda John Wayne of the 50's to the counter culture heroes of the 60's like Kelly's Heroes.
Nazis weren't cartoon characters which made them more scary. They were "good Germans" doing horrible things.
All this and a bottle of wine and a fresh bowl while watching.
NOC I am surehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zwW7iWinrkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlywcuw-1TU -
Okay Boomer!RaceBannon said:I streamed this last night and watched the original in stunning HD for the first time ever. Hadn't watched it at all in a long time. Alert readers may remember that this was a favorite of Rick Nueheisel and he said he always rooted for Ryan to make it at the end
even though he dies every time you watch it
Talk about a role tailor made for Johnny Fontaine. If you could show one Frank Sinatra movie this would be a good one. He's the Star.
This was 20 years after the war and as a kid growing up that's all we watched. Nobody hated the Nazis more than baby boomers in their living rooms
The 60's were also the evolution of the war movie from the propaganda John Wayne of the 50's to the counter culture heroes of the 60's like Kelly's Heroes.
Nazis weren't cartoon characters which made them more scary. They were "good Germans" doing horrible things.
All this and a bottle of wine and a fresh bowl while watching.
NOC I am sure -
I was reading a story about Scott Grady on his 6 day journey in Bosnia being chased by Serbs during the war in the mid 90's so watched Behind Enemy Lines last night.
How could they screw up a story based on true events. Wasn't even close. The movie was OK until the ending - just ridiculous ending. -
*O'GradyLebamDawg said:I was reading a story about Scott Grady on his 6 day journey in Bosnia being chased by Serbs during the war in the mid 90's so watched Behind Enemy Lines last night.
How could they screw up a story based on true events. Wasn't even close. The movie was OK until the ending - just ridiculous ending.
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RaceBannon said:
I streamed this last night and watched the original in stunning HD for the first time ever. Hadn't watched it at all in a long time. Alert readers may remember that this was a favorite of Rick Nueheisel and he said he always rooted for Ryan to make it at the end
even though he dies every time you watch it
Talk about a role tailor made for Johnny Fontaine. If you could show one Frank Sinatra movie this would be a good one. He's the Star.
This was 20 years after the war and as a kid growing up that's all we watched. Nobody hated the Nazis more than baby boomers in their living rooms
The 60's were also the evolution of the war movie from the propaganda John Wayne of the 50's to the counter culture heroes of the 60's like Kelly's Heroes.
Nazis weren't cartoon characters which made them more scary. They were "good Germans" doing horrible things.
All this and a bottle of wine and a fresh bowl while watching.
NOC I am sure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwEv6N37gPY
