Oldies but Goodies

Can we talk about how we're already into the second month of 2013? I'm still trying to remember to write "13" instead of "12"! What a strange feeling it is! Anywhosers I figured since I watch and tell you guys about enough romantic oldies, I wouldn't force feed you anymore lovey-dovey stuff than you can handle this month. I mean seeing Christmas stuff at the end of September is one thing, but Valentine's Day is such a sensitive holiday. People either love it or hate it. So without further adieu, here are some not-so-romantic movies for the month! Enjoy!

Forbidden Planet (1956)

Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, and Leslie Nielsen

A crew from Earth has been sent to investigate another planet called Altiar. Living on this planet is a man named Dr. Morbius and his daughter Altaira, who are the only two people who survived attacks from a mystery monster that roams the planet. While the crew from Earth is on the planet they discover what killed all the other scientist and a secret that Dr. Morbius is keeping to himself. Will this crew from Earth make it home safe? What is the secret Dr. Morbius is keeping?

*Winner This Month!*

Robbie the Robot, Dr. Morbius and some of the space crew. (Photo Credit: Google Images)

Belle de Jour (1967)

Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Jean Sorel, and Michel Piccoli

Severine is a beautiful woman married to a doctor named Pierre. While she loves him deeply, she cannot bring herself to love him physically. One day she learns about a high end brothel and decides to go visit it. After thinking about the brothel, she decides to work there during the days, while her husband is at work. As she becomes more comfortable working the brothel, one of her clients ends up falling in love with her. Will her husband find out about her new job? What is her client willing to do for love?

Side Note: The entire movie is in French (with subtitles of course!)

The girls at Severine's new job (Photo Credit: Google Images)

Bullitt (1968)

Starring: Steve McQueen, Jacqueline Bisset, and Robert Vaughn

Police Lieutenant Frank Bullitt’s newest assignment is to guard Johnny Ross, who is on trial for organized crime. Bullitt takes his team and divides up who will guard Ross when. But when Ross let’s a couple of mystery men into the hotel room him and his current guard are in, they are severely injured. Bullitt realizes Ross and Walter Chalmers, a politician, aren’t telling the full story. Who is Ross really? Will Bullitt be able to figure out the whole story?

*Runner Up!*

The famous car (Photo Credit: Google Images)

High Noon (1952)

Starring: Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Thomas Mitchell

Sheriff Will Kane has just gotten married and heading to leave on his honeymoon when he is told that Frank Miller, a man he sent to prison years ago will be returning to town today. Knowing he needs to face Miller he decides not to go on the honeymoon. He also realizes he needs the support of the town in order to beat Miller again. Will he get the support? What will happen when Miller shows up? Will Kane go on his honeymoon?

The shoot off! Who will win? (Photo Credit: Google Images)

What have you watched this month?

Quote of the Week: Character one: "Oh, no, no. I was just wondering if you could help me find my way."

Character Two: "Well that depends on where you want to get to."
Character One: "Oh, it really doesn't matter, as long as..."
Character Two: "Then it really doesn't matter which way you go." 

Last Weeks Answer: Ernest Hemmingway