Classic Film Extravanganza
My employing firm has a summer intern who has not only been fantastic to work with and completely gung-ho about learning the ropes of venture capital, but he has enlightened my life in many different aspects. For instance, he is a lover of classic films. After one of our conversation concerning a classic movie, I thought I would go home and give one a try. I was instantly hooked! The films I have seen so far include:
- Bringing Up Baby- One of the sillier, but still enjoyable, films. This film was produced by Henry Hawk in 1938 and includes Cary Grant and Kathryn Hepburn. The story line is about an absent-minded, well-to-do girl (Hepburn) who randomly meets the conservative paleontologist (Grant). The two end up on a wild adventure pursuing a leopard, making the paleontologist miss his wedding.
- Casablanca – A definite must see classic produced in 1942 including Henry Bogart and Inga Bergman. Set in unoccupied French territory Cassablanca during World War II, the story is entwined with a former freedom fighter/current night club owner’s (Rick Blaine’s) ability to help rebel Victor Lazlo escape to the United States. Lazlo, however, is inconveniently married to Blaine’s only love, Ilsa. The most well known quote from this show is, “Here is looking at you, kid.” I have now watched the movie twice and would eagerly watch it again.
- North by Northwest – fantastic! Yes ladies, it is true… Cary Grant is as handsome as the rumors suggest. This film is another Hitchcock produced classic that includes Cary Grant as an executive who is mistaken as a government agent and chased across the US. One of the most popular scenes is when Grant is alone in a mid-western field and is being dive bombed by an airplane.
- To Catch a Thief – another fantastic Hitchcock produced film! Created in 1959 and including Cary Grant and Grace Kellie, the plot is based around a jewelry thief in Nice whose robberies are being blamed on the previous jewel thief (played by Grant).
- Citizen Cane – My friend PE Bruce suggested this one. I actually need to re-watch it as I was so tired that day I only made it halfway through it. What I did see was great.