Cinema Cemetery: Recent Episodes
Dan and Kate
The dearly departed Best Pictures from Cinema's past return as Dan and Kate journey from 1927 to the present exploring the "best" each year had to offer. Explore both the timeless and aimless winners from the past as we lay to rest the best of the best. Will any film be worthy enough to stand the test of time?Intro music by Chaz Hearne ("My Own Way")Artwork by Andres Perez
In today's episode, we don our bomb disposal suits and venture into the intense and gritty terrain of Kathryn Bigelow's masterful war drama – "The Hurt Locker."
Released in 2008, "The Hurt Locker" takes us deep into the heart of the Iraq War, following the harrowing experiences of an elite U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team. As we navigate the tension-fueled landscapes of Baghdad, Bigelow skillfully thrusts us into the psychological battlefield, exploring the complex relationships among the soldiers and the high-stakes pressure of their perilous missions.
We'll explore the film's impact on the war genre, its portrayal of the toll of conflict on the human psyche, and the remarkable performances that brought this gripping narrative to life. Will the Hurt Locker be a bomb, or bust? Or Both? Find out next time on Cinema Cemetery.
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Lord of Rings: The Return of the King
Bridge on the River Kwai
Titanic
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
Schindler’s List
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
American Beauty
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
Chicago
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
The English Patient
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Braveheart
Unforgiven
Annie Hall
Million Dollar Baby
Shakespeare In Love
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
The Departed
Oliver!
Forest Gump
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
No Country for Old Men
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
A Beautiful Mind
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
Gladiator
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Slumdog Millionaire
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Crash
Cavalcade
Gigi
“Any specific reason?” “Just…because. It is written”. Following the story of a “slum dog” turned nearly millionaire, this movie follows Jamal through a difficult childhood as he serendipitously uses his past in order to complete the quiz show in the present. Is Jamal’s performance on the up and up, or is he hiding something? Will he win the jackpot or lose it all? Is this movie even worth watching? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery.
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Lord of Rings: The Return of the King
Bridge on the River Kwai
Titanic
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
Schindler’s List
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
American Beauty
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
Chicago
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
The English Patient
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Braveheart
Unforgiven
Annie Hall
Million Dollar Baby
Shakespeare In Love
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
The Departed
Oliver!
Forest Gump
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
No Country for Old Men
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
A Beautiful Mind
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
Gladiator
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Crash
Cavalcade
Gigi
"The coin don't got no say"
"This coin got here the same way I did"
Set in the desert in 1980, No Country For Old Men follows a drug deal gone wrong, a retiring sheriff, and man in the right (wrong) place at the right (wrong) time, and a force of nature. As characters find themselves caught up in the circumstances beyond their scope, all must ask themselves how much control they truly have over the chaotic present. Based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy, No Country For Old Men continues to satisfy and confuse. But is it for you? Find out here.
“We deal in deception here. What we do not deal in is self-deception”. Welcome to the Irish mob in Boston of the early 2000s. As Billy Costigan (DiCaprio) goes undercover to infiltrate the villainous Frank Costello’s (Nicholson) gang, he has to deal with not only the crimes of the week, but his own self doubt as well. All the while, Colin Sullivan (Damon) works undercover for Costello as a cop. When it becomes clear each group as a mole, it becomes a countdown to some which be caught first.
With an all-star cast and an established director, The Departed was an easy pick for Best Picture in 2006. Does it still hold up today? Find out now on Cinema Cemetery.
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Lord of Rings: The Return of the King
Bridge on the River Kwai
Titanic
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
Schindler’s List
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
American Beauty
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
Chicago
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
The English Patient
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Braveheart
Unforgiven
Annie Hall
Million Dollar Baby
Shakespeare In Love
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Forest Gump
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
A Beautiful Mind
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
Gladiator
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Crash
Cavalcade
Gigi
"Oh why don't you stop annoying people!" With such memorable quotes like that, what else could it be but It's A Wonderful Life!Kate and Dan revisit the old Christmas Classic to find out just what makes this movie tick. Whether you're a longtime fan, or just a casual listener, but sure to check it out.
Merry Christmas Bedford Falls!
“Sometimes we feel like we just need to crash into each other in order to feel something”. This opening line from the 2005 Best Picture winner starts off an episodic look at race relations in the early 21st century Los Angeles. With a star studded cast, and a message that everyone would agree with, this film takes a heavy handed approach at a much more nuanced and complicated issue. A surprise-winner back in its day, has Crash stood the test of time? Find out now!
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Lord of Rings: The Return of the King
Bridge on the River Kwai
Titanic
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
Schindler’s List
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
American Beauty
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
Chicago
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
The English Patient
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Braveheart
Unforgiven
Annie Hall
Million Dollar Baby
Shakespeare In Love
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Forest Gump
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
A Beautiful Mind
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
Gladiator
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“Anyone can lose one fight.” “Always protect yourself.” “Well, you’ve got me” All simple but effective pieces of advice from Frankie (Clint Eastwood) to Maggie (Hillary Swank) as this over-the-hill trainer helps an past-her-prime boxer in the making. Starting as a boxing story, yet morphing into something far more serious, Million Dollar Baby tells the tale of persistence and avoiding regret through multiple characters. And as tragedy strikes, they must ask themselves how to keep fighting.
Does Million Dollar Baby still stand as the champ nearly 20 years later? Find out today:
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Lord of Rings: The Return of the King
Bridge on the River Kwai
Titanic
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
Schindler’s List
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
American Beauty
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
Chicago
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
The English Patient
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Braveheart
Unforgiven
Annie Hall
Shakespeare In Love
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Forest Gump
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
A Beautiful Mind
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
Gladiator
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“There never was much hope. Just a fool's hope.” “But it is not this day.” “White shores…a far green country, under a swift sunrise”. As Sauron’s army encroaches on the cities of men, Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, and Gandalf, along with their newfound allies of Rohan seek to rally the troops to defend Gondor. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam move ever closer to Mt. Doom with their unreliable guide Gollum. Will Frodo finish his journey? Will the Men of Gondor stand against the shadow? Will authority be given to you to deny the Return of the King? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery (with special guest Ian!)
Current Rankings
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
Titanic
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
Schindler’s List
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
American Beauty
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
Chicago
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
The English Patient
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Braveheart
Unforgiven
Annie Hall
Shakespeare In Love
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Forest Gump
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
A Beautiful Mind
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
Gladiator
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
"...And All That Jazz!" Set in the fast paced of nightlife of 1920s Chicago, this musical follows two aspiring showgirls turned criminals as they murder their lovers in a fit of rage. A show about dreams, wrongs, crimes, and spectacle, Chicago combines the realism of the roaring 20s with the showmanship of a Fosse musical.
Does Chicago still hold up 100 years after its set and 20 years after its release? Find out now!
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
Titanic
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
Schindler’s List
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
American Beauty
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
The English Patient
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Braveheart
Unforgiven
Annie Hall
Shakespeare In Love
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Forest Gump
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
A Beautiful Mind
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
Gladiator
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
It's been a long break but Cinema Cemetery is back! Join us this time for a Russell Crowe double-feature as we start the 2000s with a look at Gladiator and A Beautiful Mind. Two films of completely different styles and diverse legacies, we finally begin the 21st century. Joined this week by special guest Teresa, Cinema Cemetery is back in action!
Current Rankings
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
Titanic
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
Schindler’s List
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
American Beauty
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
The English Patient
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Braveheart
Unforgiven
Annie Hall
Shakespeare In Love
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Forest Gump
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“My name is Lester Burnham. This is my neighborhood; this is my street; this is my life. I am 42 years old; in less than a year I will be dead.” These opening lines set the stage for American Beauty, a turn-of-the-20th-century picture about the beauty…and dysfunction…of suburban American life. As Lester awakens to the changes he needs to make to his everyday life, his wife and daughter follow similar journeys, along with his mysterious next-door neighbor. As Lester’s death day looms, the culprits seem to multiply. Part drama, part comedy, and all dysfunctional does American Beauty still deserve to be seen? Find out today.
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
Titanic
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
Schindler’s List
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
The English Patient
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Braveheart
Unforgiven
Annie Hall
Shakespeare In Love
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Forest Gump
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“It always works out?” “Why?” “I don’t know; it’s a mystery.” A play-within-a-play, or rather a play-beyond-a-play, Shakespeare in Love tells the fictional tale of the writing of another fictional tale as a young, upstart Shakespeare struggles to create a new comedy all while living a real-life romance/tragedy in the real world. With an all-star 1990s cast, and copious Shakespeare references and Easter eggs, Shakespeare in Love combines the forbidden love with a Finnes brother from English Patient with the star-crossed lovers of Titanic, all mixed with a Victorian setting. Largely seen as a surprise in 1998, has Shakespeare proved to be a show for all time? Find out today!
Current Rankings
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
Titanic
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
Schindler’s List
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
The English Patient
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Braveheart
Unforgiven
Annie Hall
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Forest Gump
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“I’m king of the world!” “Jack, I’m flying!” “A real man makes his own luck” “I’ll never let go Jack” “A woman’s heart is a deep ocean of secrets”. You know the quotes. You’ve heard about the event, now it’s time to take a look at the film itself. Nominated for a record-tying 14 Oscars and winning a record-trying 11, Titanic took the world by storm at the end of 1997. Not only was the film the highest-grossing domestic movie of all time for 12 years, but still holds the record for the longest run at #1. But for all its awards, does Titanic live up to it’s own hype? Find out now!
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
Schindler’s List
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
The English Patient
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Braveheart
Unforgiven
Annie Hall
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Forest Gump
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“New lovers are nervous and tender, but smash everything. For the heart is an organ of fire.” Set at both the beginning and end of the Second World War, The English Patient tells the tale of the eponymous Count Almaszy, burn victim and hospice patient attempting to tell his story and recover his memory in his final days. As the consequences of his actions circle, other characters struggle to find themselves as they process the waning days of the war. Meanwhile, Almaszy (Ralph Fiennes) tells his tale of love, war, and mapmaking in the desert. Is The English Patient’s story one worth telling? Find out today.
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
Schindler’s List
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Braveheart
Unforgiven
Annie Hall
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Forest Gump
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“Fight and you may die. Run and you will live…at least for a little while. They may take our lives, but they will never take our freedom!” These iconic words by William Wallace lead off a Scottish resistance against a long-standing English occupation. As Wallace’s life is shattered by a brutal English lord, he leads a brave band of warriors to fight back against a far financially and technically superior foe. Will Wallace and the Scots succeed where others have failed? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery.
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
Schindler’s List
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Unforgiven
Annie Hall
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Forest Gump
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get”. With this classic line, we meet Forest Gump, the man who “truly” wrote the second half of the 20th century and influenced many of the great movers and shakers along the way. From his humble beginnings living with his single mother in boarding house to serving in Vietnam, to meeting the President (x3) to starting the jogging craze, Forest shows the power of persistence, and positivity, even when told he “can’t sit here”. Is Forest still worth “running” to see? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery.
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
Schindler’s List
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Unforgiven
Annie Hall
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“It is written that whoever saves one life saves the world entire.” Schindler’s List tells the true story of Oskar Schindler, a Nazi opportunist who originally sought to use the German occupation of Krakow for profit who became a savior to nearly 850 Jews during the Holocaust. Part narrative, part historical record, this movie shows the truth of the Holocaust on full display. Directed by Stephen Spielberg, this piece continues to stand strong nearly 30 years later. Where will Schindler fall on our list? Find out now.
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Unforgiven
Annie Hall
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
"I've always thought it was out of character for David to drink anything as corrupt as whiskey."
"Out of character for him to be murdered too."
Rope tells the story of two friends, Brandon and Phillip, who set out to put a horrific experiment to the test: Is it possible to murder purely for the sake of danger and killing? As the two do away with their friend David, they proceed to then host a party with their mutual friends (and David's family) all while the dead body remains hidden in the room. Filmed in a "single" shot, this Hitchcock experiment ramps the tension to 11 for the full 80-minute runtime.
Take a look at this bonus episode to wrap up the year. See you in 2022!
"I've killed women and children. I've killed everything that walks or crawls At one time or another. And I'm here to kill you, Little Bill, for what you done to Ned." Unforgiven, the Clint Eastwood anti-Western from 1992 tells the tale of William Munny, reformed outlaw who is brought back into the assassin game after learning of an unprovoked attack on a young woman. As Munny (Eastwood) struggles with the choice to return to his old ways, Sheriff Bill Dagget (Gene Hackman) takes whatever steps he can to keep the peace in his town…even if that means getting his hands dirty. A story of conviction and personal codes colliding, this film shows the consequences of two men who feel no need to search for forgiveness…and have none to give. Will the film be worthy of your time? Find out today.
Current Rankings
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Annie Hall
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“Did you kill him?” “No, but best thing for him really; his therapy was going nowhere”. 1991’s Silence of the Lambs tells the tale of FBI trainee Clarice Starling called him to interview Hannibal Lecter in hopes of catching a lead to arrest serial killer Buffalo Bill. As Hannibal toys with Clarice and the department for his own fun, he leads Agent Starling to not only catch a killer, but learn about her own past as well. Can Clarice silence the lambs, or Buffalo Bill strike again? Find out…now.
Current rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Annie Hall
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
Welcome to a special Cinema Cinemetery Double Episode as we close out the 1980s and begin the 1990s with Driving Miss Daisy and Dances With Wolves. Here we'll be exploring two films which couldn't be more different; one exploring racial differences in the mid 20th century south and the other examing the plight of the Lakota Sioux on the American plains. Nevertheless, both movies combine 80s drama with 90s schmaltz for some interesting conversation.
Should these films be a part of your next double-header? Find out now!
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Annie Hall
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“I don’t have my books, I’m going to be bookless”. 1988’s Rain Man tells the story of Charlie Babbit, a quasi-successful businessman looking to continue his string of high-risk, high-reward deals. When his estranged father passes, he initially thinks he’s hit the windfall, only to find nearly all inheritance has been sent to his long-lost brother Raymond. Raymond, an “autistic savant” in the film’s terms lives life in a facility, unable to interact with the world on his own. When Charlie decides to “kidnap” Raymond to gain leverage to regain his inheritance, a cross-country road trip begins. Part drama, part comedy, part Tom Cruise, and part Dustin Hoffman, Rain Man is a little bit of everything. Does lightning strike thrice for Mr. Hoffman? Find out here.
Current Rankings
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Annie Hall
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“The Emperor has been a prisoner in his own palace since the day that he was crowned, and has remained a prisoner since he abdicated. But now he's growing up, he may wonder why he's the only person in China who may not walk out of his own front door. I think the Emperor is the loneliest boy on Earth.” 1987’s The Last Emperor tells the tale of Pu Yi, the eponymous last emperor of China. Following his childhood, abdication, and eventual alignment with Imperial Japan to regain his power, the movie reveals some never-before-seen locations from China’s Forbidden City and a narrative as Shakespearean as it is historical. Does the Last Emperor continue the trend of solid epics, or does it fade into history with the rest? Find out…today!
Current Rankings
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Annie Hall
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“Looking back, we did not fight the enemy, we fought ourselves, and the enemy was in us.” Set in the thick of the Vietnam War, Platoon tells the tale of naive enlisted soldier Chris Taylor as he realizes the horrors of war both beyond, and within, the Platoon. A film in the spirit of The Deer Hunter and All Quiet on the Western Front, Oliver Stone’s winning film depicts a cinematic version of his own experience. As reason and madness wrestle for control, will the Platoon find itself in one piece, even if it survives the battle? Find out now:
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Annie Hall
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“I had a farm in Africa…” What happens when you cross a farm, Africa, Crocodile Dundee, and discount Lawrence of Arabia? You get Out of Africa, loosely based on the life of Isek Dinesen as told in the novel of the same name. This film follows Karen Blixen as she travels from Europe to Africa to start a coffee farm with her new husband. The episodic film explores themes of colonialism, relationships, and war, all while doing it’s best to show the Kenyan landscape. Should you see Out of Africa or just see yourself out? Find out today.
Current Rankings
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Annie Hall
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“All I wanted was to sing to God. He gave me that longing... and then made me mute. Why? Tell me that.” Amadeus tells the tale of “dueling” composers Mozart and Salieri. As Salieri seeks to gain fame and glory with hard work and political gamesmanship, the former child prodigy Mozart eclipses him at every turn, while trying to avoid his own demons. This piece of historical fiction takes a dramatized look at the flawed but unforgettable work of Mozart, and the man who later calls himself his “murderer”. While Mozart’s music still lives on, does his movie deserve another look? Find out now!
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Annie Hall
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
Operator: I have an emergency phone call from Mrs. Aurora Greenway in Houston, Texas, for Mrs. Emma Horton.
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Sam Burns: Oh no!
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Emma Horton: No, she always does this when the lines busy. It's fine.”
Welcome to the dysfunctional relationship of Aurora and Emma. Terms of Endearment follows the relationship of a mother and daughter through marriage, moving, Jack Nicholson, and cancer. Starring just about everyone famous from the 70s and 90s, this film continues the 80s tradition of being a story about normal people having a rough day/week/year. Is Terms still endearing? Find out here.
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Annie Hall
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
Brigadier: You don't think we're just going to walk out of India!
Gandhi: Yes. In the end, you will walk out. Because 100,000 Englishmen simply cannot control 350 million Indians, if those Indians refuse to cooperate.
Cinema Cemetery is finally back after a brief summer hiatus. This week, join us as we follow the life of Mohandas Gandhi as he goes from a life as a simple attorney to a generational inspiration in his home country. This biopic epic by Richard Attenborough spans decades and dozens of challenges. Does the movie match the man and the legend? Find out now.
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Annie Hall
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“If I can't win, I won't run! “If you won't run, you can't win”. Long before Michael Scott said Wayne Gretzky said you miss 100% of the shots you never take, there was Chariots of Fire. This 1981 Best Picture explores two competing runners in the lead-up to the 1924 Olympics as they struggle with everything from form and faith to religion and regulations. As Harold Abrahams struggles to navigate being Jewish in the early 20th century England, all while training professionally in an age that only respects amateurism, Rev. Eric Liddell debates whether to serve God from the pulpit, or on the track. An odd mix of 1980s music and diegetic hymns, this true tale depicts not only a lot of slow-motion running but the story behind the racers as well. Does Chariots of Fire still deserve Gold? Find out now!
Curent Rankings
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Annie Hall
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“Maybe you were stronger. Have you ever considered that? That maybe you were the stronger one?” While main character may have been stronger, this movie is just Ordinary. Ordinary People that is. This 1980 film tells the tell of a family coping with the loss of a child, as the parents and brother react in vastly different ways. Featuring against-type performances from Mary Tyler Moore and Judd Hirsch, and co-starring Donald Sutherland while introducing Timothy Hutton, this unassuming movie took the awards by storm to start the decade. Does the movie stand out over 40 years later, or has it just become Ordinary? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Annie Hall
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“I came home to share with my wife one of the five best days of my life, and she tells me that she doesn't want to live with me anymore! Do you know what she's done?”
“Yes, she loused up one of the five best days of your life.” Kramer vs. Kramer tells the story of Ted and Joanna Kramer, and their son Billy. After Joanna leaves the family, Ted and Billy are forced to adjust, but when Joanna returns 18 months later and sues for custody, the real trial begins.
Does Kramer vs. Kramer still matter, or has legal precedent and social standards passed it by? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery.
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Annie Hall
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Tom Jones
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“I don’t really think about one shot anymore Mike.” “It’s all about one shot, the deer has gotten be taken out in one shot. I keep trying to tell people that.” Welcome to your one shot to see the best film of 1978: The Deer Hunter starring Robert DeNiro, Christopher Walken, and Meryl Streep. Set in a small Pennsylvania town, this tale follows three Russian-American friends as they navigate life before during and after their tour in Vietnam. Part-character study, part war-drama, part wedding crashers (literally), this three hour story has a little bit of everything. Will you be watching The Deer Hunter multiple times, or is this your One Shot? Find out today!
Current Rankings
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Bridge on the River Kwai
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Annie Hall
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Tom Jones
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“I don't want to move to a city where the only cultural advantage is being able to make a right turn on a red light”. Welcome to Annie Hall and the world according to Woody Allen. Part comedy, part romance, part tragedy, part animated film, and all neurosis, this classic film reimagines what a comedy can be. Starring Diane Keaton as the eponymous Annie Hall, and Woody Allen as Alvie Singer, this film works as an autopsy of a romance, and perhaps a city, that’s time has passed. Has the world moved on since 1977, or would Alvie Singer still be in analysis even today? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery.
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Bridge on the River Kwai
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
Tom Jones
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“He doesn’t know it’s a show, he thinks it’s a damn fight!” It’s the Bicentennial, America’s Biggest Birthday, and Apollo Creed, the heavyweight champion of the world has given Rocky Balboa a shot at the title. Rocky, a part-time boxer, part-time loan shark lackey suddenly finds himself with a chance to “go the distance”. With no true shot at winning, will Rocky seize the opportunity, or squander it away as he has many times before. Starring Sylvester Stallone in his breakout roll, along with Talia Shire and Burgess Meredith, this film is the first is the franchise. Does the original still hold up, or should it “stay down”? Find out now!
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Bridge on the River Kwai
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Tom Jones
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“You guys complain how much you hate it here, and then don't even have the guts to leave! You're all crazy!” Randle Patrick McMurphy finds himself living large at a mental institution as he feins insanity to avoid hard labor. There, he finds himself against the sociopathic Nurse Ratched. As McMurphy attempts to rally the inmates to find some humor and freedom in their lives, Ratched seeks to maintain order. Can McMurphy unify (and flee) the “cuckoo’s nest”, or has he met his match? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery…
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Bridge on the River Kwai
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Tom Jones
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“My offer is this: Nothing”. Welcome to another visit with the Corleone Family; this first sequel to ever win Best Picture explores the past and future of Michael, Vito, and the rest. As Vito Corleone flees for his life from turn-of-the-20th-Century Sicily, he seeks not only to survive in a new country, but make something better for his family and people. Meanwhile, Michael remains unsatisfied with current state and pushes the Family to expand, no matter who is in the way. Traitors and enemies lurk everywhere as both men seek to take as much as they can. Will it be worth the cost? Find out this week..on Cinema Cemetery.
Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Bridge on the River Kwai
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Tom Jones
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“What was I supposed to do - call him for cheating better than me, in front of the others?” Welcome to the Big Con; a world of high stakes, pigeon drops, Lucky Dans, and stacked decks. Robert Redford, as a young Johnny Hooker, seeks help from established grifter Henry Gondorff to help him pull off a Big Con on Doyle Lonnegan after his partner is killed by Lonnegan’s cartel. As Gondorff and Hooker seek to pull the Sting on Lonnegan, both the FBI and Lonnegan’s own agents seek the grifter for their own purposes. A whirlwind of switch, cheats, and backstabs leaves the audience guessed until the final bell. Who will be left standing after the final horse has run? Find out on this week’s episode!
Current Rankings
Lawerence of Arabia
The Godfather
All About Eve
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Bridge on the River Kwai
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Tom Jones
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse.” The year is 1945. Fresh off an Allied victory in the Second World War, a young Michael Corleone returns home for his sister’s wedding. Here, he finds the “family business” is still alive, and well as friends and enemies alike line up to meet with the eponymous Godfather. Things, however, are about to take a turn as the Five Families struggle to deal with the incoming narcotics industry encroaching on their city. After a failed assassination attempt on Vito Corleone, Michael and “the family” must decide their next moves carefully…
This 1972 classic needs little introduction but does it still stand as one of the best of all time. Starring Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, and Marlon Brando, The Godfather tells the tale of war, politics, mystery, and gangsters in an uncertain time. Should you leave the gun, or take the cannoli? Find out now!
Current Rankings
Lawerence of Arabia
All About Eve
Gone With Wind
It Happened One Night
Bridge on the River Kwai
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny
You Can’t Take It With You
Marty
Mrs. Miniver
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron
Ben Hur
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Tom Jones
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Broadway Melody
Cavalcade
Gigi
“Just answer me this: Do you…still pick your feet in Poughkeepsie?” A valid question and concern asked repeatedly by the one and only Popeye Doyle. This unconventional cop with a great intuition…at least most of the time…follows his next big lead as he tracks down a big drug deal in the making. With the support of his partner, and the begrudging help of his superiors, Popeye played by Gene Hackman shows the true success and drudgery of early 70s New York police work, along with one of the most thrilling car chases captured on camera. Will Popeye get his man, or will that subway car slip away? Check out Cinema Cemetery for the answer!
3- Lawerence of Arabia
4-All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
12-Bridge on the River Kwai
19-All The King’s Men
20-The Lost Weekend
21-The French Connection
23-The Sound Of Music
24-Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
28-In The Heat of the Night
30-The Mutiny
34-You Can’t Take It With You
35-Marty
36-Mrs. Miniver
40-My Fair Lady
42-Patton
45-Gentleman’s Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron
52-Ben Hur
58-Midnight Cowboy
60-Best Years of Our Lives
62-From Here to Eternity
63-Oliver!
64-Around the World in 80 Days
65-The Apartment
66-The Great Ziegfeld
67-A Man Of All Seasons
68- The West Side Story
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
72- Tom Jones
77-Life of Emil Zola
79-How Green Was My Valley
80-An American in Paris
85-Going My Way
89-Greatest Show On Earth
90- Broadway Melody
91-Cavalcade
92-Gigi
“No bastard ever won a war dying for his country. He won it by making some other poor bastards die for his country”. Meet General George Patton; three-star general and five-star loose canon on a mission to not only win the war but battle as much as possible. A skilled military tactician, but a without a shred of political skill, Patton’s complex characteristics were both invaluable and disastrous to the Allied forces. This war epic follows the final years of World War 2 from Patton’s perspective. Will military victory be enough to satisfy Patton…or the viewer? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery!
Current Rankings
3- Lawerence of Arabia
4-All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
12-Bridge on the River Kwai
19-All The King’s Men
20-The Lost Weekend
22-On The Waterfront
23-The Sound Of Music
24-Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
28-In The Heat of the Night
30-The Mutiny
34-You Can’t Take It With You
35-Marty
36-Mrs. Miniver
40-My Fair Lady
45-Gentleman’s Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron
52-Ben Hur
58-Midnight Cowboy
60-Best Years of Our Lives
62-From Here to Eternity
63-Oliver!
64-Around the World in 80 Days
65-The Apartment
66-The Great Ziegfeld
67-A Man Of All Seasons
68- The West Side Story
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
72- Tom Jones
77-Life of Emil Zola
79-How Green Was My Valley
80-An American in Paris
85-Going My Way
89-Greatest Show On Earth
90- Broadway Melody
91-Cavalcade
92-Gigi
“I’m not a f’real cowboy, but I’m one helluva stud!” The year is 1969 and movies have changed more in the past decade than 1929-1939. Midnight Cowboy tells the story of two misfits trying to make their way in an unforgiving world. Joe Buck ventures to New York City with the “dream” of making it as a male hustler, but finds himself completely clueless in a world that has long since passed by the ideals of his youth. His best/only companion is a sickly con-man named Rizzo who’s skilled at stealing just enough to keep them alive. A hugely unconventional film, Midnight Cowboy pulls no punches with it’s content as it embraces the gritty “New Hollywood” tone. Does it still deserve a look, or should you keep “walking here!”? Find out…now.
Current Rankings
3- Lawerence of Arabia
4-All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
12-Bridge on the River Kwai
19-All The King’s Men
20-The Lost Weekend
22-On The Waterfront
23-The Sound Of Music
24-Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
28-In The Heat of the Night
30-The Mutiny
34-You Can’t Take It With You
35-Marty
36-Mrs. Miniver
40-My Fair Lady
45-Gentleman’s Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron
52-Ben Hur
60-Best Years of Our Lives
62-From Here to Eternity
63-Oliver!
64-Around the World in 80 Days
65-The Apartment
66-The Great Ziegfeld
67-A Man Of All Seasons
68- The West Side Story
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
72- Tom Jones
77-Life of Emil Zola
79-How Green Was My Valley
80-An American in Paris
85-Going My Way
89-Greatest Show On Earth
90- Broadway Melody
91-Cavalcade
92-Gigi
Boy: “This sausage is moldy!”
Fagin: “Shut up and drink your gin.”
Time for some “reviewing the situation” with 1968’s Oliver! The last of the five musicals over the past decade to take the top prize, this show asks you to “consider yourself at home” with the story of Oliver in his journey from rags to more rags, to riches, to rags, to riches again. Part showstopper, part social commentary, part drama, this film is one of the most unique musicals so far…for better or worse. Find out of Oliver! is “your funeral” or will make you ask for more..now!
3- Lawerence of Arabia
4-All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
12-Bridge on the River Kwai
19-All The King’s Men
20-The Lost Weekend
22-On The Waterfront
23-The Sound Of Music
24-Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
28-In The Heat of the Night
30-The Mutiny
34-You Can’t Take It With You
35-Marty
36-Mrs. Miniver
40-My Fair Lady
45-Gentleman’s Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron
52-Ben Hur
60-Best Years of Our Lives
62-From Here to Eternity
64-Around the World in 80 Days
65-The Apartment
66-The Great Ziegfeld
67-A Man Of All Seasons
68- The West Side Story
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
72- Tom Jones
77-Life of Emil Zola
79-How Green Was My Valley
80-An American in Paris
85-Going My Way
89-Greatest Show On Earth
90- Broadway Melody
91-Cavalcade
92-Gigi
“They Call Me…MR. TIBBS!” Welcome to our second season of Cinema Cemetery as we enter the age of New Hollywood. As younger directors explore a grittier direction and more realistic tone, we say farewell to the musical and roadshow style productions of the past. First up: In The Heat Of The Night! A tale of murder, race, and some of the worst police work ever captured since the Keystone Cops. Starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger, is this movie still worthy of Best? Can you solve the crime before the end of the show? Find out this week!
Additionally, stay tuned for a special 1967 edition of Was It Snubbed?!
Current Rankings:
3- Lawerence of Arabia
4-All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
12-Bridge on the River Kwai
19-All The King’s Men
20-The Lost Weekend
22-On The Waterfront
23-The Sound Of Music
24-Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny
34-You Can’t Take It With You
35-Marty
36-Mrs. Miniver
40-My Fair Lady
45-Gentleman’s Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron
52-Ben Hur
60-Best Years of Our Lives
62-From Here to Eternity
64-Around the World in 80 Days
65-The Apartment
66-The Great Ziegfeld
67-A Man Of All Seasons
68- The West Side Story
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
72- Tom Jones
77-Life of Emil Zola
79-How Green Was My Valley
80-An American in Paris
85-Going My Way
89-Greatest Show On Earth
90- Broadway Melody
91-Cavalcade
92-Gigi
“I would cut down all the laws in England to get to the devil!” “And when the devil turned round on you, where would you hide with all the laws now lying flat?”. In our final episode of Season 1, Cinema Cemetery reviews A Man For All Seasons, the dramatization of Thomas More’s final days during the tumultuous reign of Henry VIII. As More attempts to navigate politics while refusing to compromise his beliefs, both his friends and enemies alike see an opening. Starring Paul Scofield, Robert Shaw, and introducing John Hurt, this movie teaches the value of convictions…and the convenience of email. Does it truly stand for all seasons? Find out…now!
Current Rankings:
3- Lawerence of Arabia
4-All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
12-Bridge on the River Kwai
19-All The King’s Men
20-The Lost Weekend
22-On The Waterfront
23-The Sound Of Music
24-Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny
34-You Can’t Take It With You
35-Marty
36-Mrs. Miniver
40-My Fair Lady
45-Gentleman’s Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron
52-Ben Hur
60-Best Years of Our Lives
62-From Here to Eternity
64-Around the World in 80 Days
65-The Apartment
66-The Great Ziegfeld
67-A Man Of All Seasons
68- The West Side Story
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
72- Tom Jones
77-Life of Emil Zola
79-How Green Was My Valley
80-An American in Paris
85-Going My Way
89-Greatest Show On Earth
90- Broadway Melody
91-Cavalcade
92-Gigi
“Sol: a needle pulling thread. La: a…uh…note to follow sol.” It’s not always Shakespeare, but The Sound of Music keeps the lyrical tradition going with this 1965 musical. Starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, this somewhat true story tells the tale of young Maria, a failing nun-candidate charged with bringing order to an Austrian Captain’s household (seven children and all) as war looms in Europe. Part comedy, part wartime drama, and all classic musical, this iconic movie continues to serve as the mark by which most other film musicals are measured. Does it deserve the praise? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery.
Current Rankings:
3- Lawerence of Arabia
4-All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
12-Bridge on the River Kwai
19-All The King’s Men
20-The Lost Weekend
22-On The Waterfront
24-Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny
34-You Can’t Take It With You
35-Marty
36-Mrs. Miniver
40-My Fair Lady
45-Gentleman’s Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron
52-Ben Hur
60-Best Years of Our Lives
62-From Here to Eternity
64-Around the World in 80 Days
65-The Apartment
66-The Great Ziegfeld
68- The West Side Story
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
72- Tom Jones
77-Life of Emil Zola
79-How Green Was My Valley
80-An American in Paris
85-Going My Way
89-Greatest Show On Earth
90- Broadway Melody
91-Cavalcade
92-Gigi
“It was dumb! It was obvious! It was pointless! It was…short. We loved it!’ Hopefully, you’ll feel that way about this week’s special Christmas Bonus episode about the holiday favorite The Muppet Christmas Carol. Released in 1992, the Muppet’s fourth major film adds a musical, and Muppet-filled take on the Charles Dickens classic. Michael Caine stars as Scrooge while Gonzo and Rizzo take the audience to the past, present, and future as Three Spirits try to save Scrooge’s soul. Is the promise of excitement one this movie will keep? Find out today!
“No, you didn’t ‘siiiie’ it. You didn’t even ‘say’ it.” Cinema Cemetery returns to another 60s musical as My Fair Lady takes center stage. The movie based on the musical based on the play based on the myth, this show tells the tale of Prof. Henry Higgins and his efforts to train a poor flower girl to speak (and act) like a lady. Despite Higgins’ self-proclaimed brilliance at language, he finds he has met his match with Eliza’s tenacity. Rex Harrison revives his stage role and Audrey Hepburn fills in for Julie Andrews in this 1964 adaption. Is My Fair Lady still worth getting to the church on time, or will it take more than a little bit of luck? Find out...now!
Current Rankings
3- Lawerence of Arabia
4-All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
12-Bridge on the River Kwai
19-All The King’s Men
20-The Lost Weekend
22-On The Waterfront
24-Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny
34-You Can’t Take It With You
35-Marty
36-Mrs. Miniver
45-Gentleman’s Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron
52-Ben Hur
60-Best Years of Our Lives
62-From Here to Eternity
64-Around the World in 80 Days
65-The Apartment
66-The Great Ziegfeld
68- The West Side Story
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
72- Tom Jones
77-Life of Emil Zola
79-How Green Was My Valley
80-An American in Paris
85-Going My Way
89-Greatest Show On Earth
90- Broadway Melody
91-Cavalcade
92-Gigi
“Well, there’s another one gone!” Tough talk for a cemetery but reflective of this 1963 Best Picture winner Tom Jones. In a complete departure from last year’s Lawerence of Arabia, Tom Jones is part comedy, part experiment, part history, and all bizarre. Albert Finney stars are the eponymous Tom, a low-born adopted son in a wealthy house. When accessed wrongly of a crime, Tom sets out to make his own way in the world. Will Tom’s series of unfortunate events lead him to happiness, or will he leave a trail of chaos wherever he goes? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery.
Music by Chaz Hearne
Current Rankings
3- Lawerence of Arabia
4-All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
12-Bridge on the River Kwai
19-All The King’s Men
20-The Lost Weekend
22-On The Waterfront
24-Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny
34-You Can’t Take It With You
35-Marty
36-Mrs. Miniver
45-Gentleman’s Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron
52-Ben Hur
60-Best Years of Our Lives
62-From Here to Eternity
64-Around the World in 80 Days
65-The Apartment
66-The Great Ziegfeld
68- The West Side
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79-How Green Was My Valley
80-An American in Paris
85-Going My Way
89-Greatest Show On Earth
90- Broadway Melody
91-Cavalcade
92-Gigi
“I like to be in America. Okay by me in America. Everything free in America. …for a small fee in America.”
Welcome to the West Side as the Jets and Sharks take their feud from the playground to the dance floor, to…another playground. This contemporary Romeo and Juliet tells the tale of Tony and Maria, two star-crossed lovers who attempt to bridge the gap between two warring groups of immigrants in New York in the middle of the 20th century. Directed by Robert Wise, this classic musical continues our Oscar musical streak of the 1950s and 1960s. Is West Side Story still “the most beautiful [movie] you’ve ever heard”, or should you “forget that [show] and find another?” Find out…now!
Music By Chaz Hearne
3- Lawerence of Arabia
4-All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
12-Bridge on the River Kwai
19-All The King’s Men
20-The Lost Weekend
22-On The Waterfront
24-Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny
34-You Can’t Take It With You
35-Marty
36-Mrs. Miniver
45-Gentleman’s Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron
52-Ben Hur
60-Best Years of Our Lives
62-From Here to Eternity
64-Around the World in 80 Days
65-The Apartment
66-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79-How Green Was My Valley
80-An American in Paris
85-Going My Way
89-Greatest Show On Earth
90- Broadway Melody
91-Cavalcade
92-Gigi
“The wrong key? No wonder I couldn’t get into the executive washroom this morning.”
“The executive washroom? I couldn’t get into my apartment!”
In a pre-Air BNB world, Mr. Baxter currently boosts his career loaning use of his apartment out to his superiors looking for a convenient place to hide out from their real lives. While advantageous to his career, Baxter realizes he has a tiger by the tail when one night he finds the secretary Ms. Kubelik in his room after an apparent overdose. Part comedy, part drama, all star-power, The Apartment is a simple show about the unintended consequences of Air BNB life and how to succeed in business without truly trying. Should this film get a promotion? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery.
Current Rankings
3- Lawerence of Arabia
4- All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
12- The Bridge on the River Kwai
19- All The King's Men
20-The Lost Weekend
22-On The Waterfront
- Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny on the Bounty
34-You Can’t Take It With You
35-Marty
36- Mrs. Miniver
45-A Gentlemen's Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron
52- Ben Hur
60-Best Years of Our Lives
62-From Here to Eternity
64- Around the World In 80 Days
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79- How Green Was My Valley
80-An American in Paris
85- Going My Way
89-Greatest Show On Earth
90 Broadway Melody
91-Cavalcade
92-Gigi
“May God grant me vengeance. I pray you live until I return.” While not the most conventional way to say farewell to an old acquaintance, this remark by Judah Ben Hur to his childhood friend definitely makes sense under the circumstances. Formally a prince of Judea, Ben Hur and his family are wrongly accused and sentenced by the invading Roman legions as an example to those who would oppose the Empire. Judah Ben Hur must now use all his will and focus to stay alive and not only avenge this wrong, but find his mother and sister. Sharing the title for Most Oscar Wins Ever, Ben Hur remains an epic undertaking, both to film and to watch, even to this day. Does it deserve the title? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery!
Current Rankings
3- Lawerence of Arabia
4- All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
12- The Bridge on the River Kwai
19- All The King's Men
20-The Lost Weekend
22-On The Waterfront
- Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny on the Bounty
34-You Can’t Take It With You
35-Marty
36- Mrs. Miniver
45-A Gentlemen's Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron
60-Best Years of Our Lives
62-From Here to Eternity
64- Around the World In 80 Days
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79- How Green Was My Valley
80-An American in Paris
85- Going My Way
89-Greatest Show On Earth
90 Broadway Melody
91-Cavalcade
92-Gigi
“On all hallows ever, when the moon is round, a VIRGIN will summon us from underground!” This cult classic never gets old. Follow Winifred, Mary and Sarah Sanderson and their journey to suck the lives out of all the children in Salem.... In multiple centuries! From talking black cats, zany hijinx, and arguably age inappropriate humor, Hocus Pocus gives you all the 90’s nostalgia you could want!
"Ah yes, I remember it well..." If you remember, this film well, it might be time to take a second look. Gigi follows of the story of a rich, bored social celebrity Gaston in Paris at the turn of the 20th Century. While he seeks for more than fame and gossip, he finds himself spending more time with a friend of the family, the eponymous Gigi. A courtesan in training, Gigi too wonders if her prescribed future is truly what she desires.
Acting as both a film precursor and a musical follow up to My Fair Lady, this movie is full of the classic grumbling, talk-singing, and mansplaining that fans of the original can expect.
Is Gigi worth remembering well? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery!
Current Rankings
3- Lawerence of Arabia
4- All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
12- The Bridge on the River Kwai
19- All The King's Men
20-The Lost Weekend
22-On The Waterfront
- Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny on the Bounty
34-You Can’t Take It With You
35-Marty
36- Mrs. Miniver
45-A Gentlemen's Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron
60-Best Years of Our Lives
62-From Here to Eternity
64- Around the World In 80 Days
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79- How Green Was My Valley
80-An American in Paris
85- Going My Way
90-Greatest Show On Earth
91 Broadway Melody
92-Cavalcade
“I hate the British! You are defeated but you have no shame!” Welcome to the River Kwai; as captured British soliders adjust to life in a Japanese prison camp, Lt. Colonel Nicholson (Alec Guinness) struggles to maintain British order in a place of chaos. Meanwhile, Japanese Colonel Saito, desperate to get a bridge constructed on schedule, fails miserably to motivate his captive crew. This story of war, duty, perspective, and service both honors and critiques the rigid structure by which officers and soldiers must hold themselves, even in impossible circumstances. Directed by David Lean (Lawerence of Arabia) this tale of a stubborn contracting crew continues to entertain and puzzle audiences today. Does the Bridge still stand strong? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery!
Current Rankings
3- Lawerence of Arabia
4- All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
19- All The King's Men
20-The Lost Weekend
22-On The Waterfront
- Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny on the Bounty
34-You Can’t Take It With You
35-Marty
36- Mrs. Miniver
45-A Gentlemen's Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron
60-Best Years of Our Lives
62-From Here to Eternity
64- Around the World In 80 Days
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79- How Green Was My Valley
80-An American in Paris
85- Going My Way
90-Greatest Show On Earth
91 Broadway Melody
92-Cavalcade
“1000 pounds to ride an elephant? Outrageous!” “Yes, but it’s not often one need to ride an elephant in a hurry”. Meet Phineas Fogg (David Niven) and his servant Passepartout as they set off on a well-planned whim to win the bet they can travel the globe in less than 80 days. From England to Spain to India to Japan, and finally the untamed American West, comical epic provides a colorful (if not always accurate) look at the globe at the turn of the 20th century. Is Around the World In 80 Days worth the trip? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery!
Current Rankings
3- Lawerence of Arabia
4- All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
19- All The King's Men
20-The Lost Weekend
22-On The Waterfront
- Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny on the Bounty
34-You Can’t Take It With You
35-Marty
36- Mrs. Miniver
45-A Gentlemen's Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron
60-Best Years of Our Lives
62-From Here to Eternity
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79- How Green Was My Valley
80-An American in Paris
85- Going My Way
90-Greatest Show On Earth
91 Broadway Melody
92-Cavalcade
“And one fact I gotta face is that, whatever it is that women like, I ain't got it.” Meet Marty, local butcher in the Bronx still unmarried at the ripe old age of 34. This simple film (only 90 minutes, the shortest of all the Best Pictures!) follows Marty over 36 hours as he meets Clara, a woman abandoned by her blind date. While he is initially hopeful, Marty’s mother and friends are not so welcoming. Based on a 1953 teleplay, this movie continues to stand the test of time…though will it live up to Cinema Cemetery’s standards? Find out now!
Current Rankings
3- Lawerence of Arabia
4- All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
19- All The King's Men
20-The Lost Weekend
- Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny on the Bounty
34-You Can’t Take It With You
35-Marty
36- Mrs. Miniver
45-A Gentlemen's Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron
60-Best Years of Our Lives
62-From Here to Eternity
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79- How Green Was My Valley
80-An American in Paris
85- Going My Way
90-Greatest Show On Earth
91 Broadway Melody
92-Cavalcade
“I coulda had class, I coulda been somebody.” This week’s entry focuses on Marlon Brando’s career-defining role as a former “contenda” who finds himself in the center of a waterfront labor struggle which has now threatened the lives of his peers and friends. Another star-studded cast tells this well-known story based on true events. Does “On The Waterfront” deserve the hype? Dan and Kate disagree on this week's edition of Cinema Cemetery.
Current Rankings:
3- Lawerence of Arabia
4- All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
19- All The King's Men
20-The Lost Weekend
- Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny on the Bounty
35-You Can’t Take It With You
36- Mrs. Miniver
45-A Gentlemen's Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron
60-Best Years of Our Lives
62-From Here to Eternity
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79- How Green Was My Valley
80-An American in Paris
85- Going My Way
90-Greatest Show On Earth
91 Broadway Melody
92-Cavalcade
“Gee, I wish I were back in the Arrrrrrmy!” is probably NOT what you’ll be singing after this film. This star-studded cast featuring Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Cliff, Deborah Kerr, Donna Reed, Frank Sinatra and more depicts a pre-WW2 Army Corps in the middle of the Pacific which is anything but functional. Though famous for an iconic beach scene, this film tells the story of young Private Prewitt’s mission to make it through is Army tour while avoiding the severe pressure from his superiors to join the company boxing team. All the while, First Sergeant Warden navigates a relationship with the Captain’s wife! Will anyone find happiness in the company? Find out here!
Current Rankings:
3- Lawerence of Arabia
4- All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
19- All The King's Men
20-The Lost Weekend
- Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny on the Bounty
35-You Can’t Take It With You
36- Mrs. Miniver
45-A Gentlemen's Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron (change)
60-Best Years of Our Lives
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79- How Green Was My Valley
80-An American in Paris
85- Going My Way
90-Greatest Show On Earth
91- Broadway Melody
92-Cavalcade
Before Hugh Jackman starred in the Greatest Showman, there was The Greatest Show On Earth. Part documentary, part soap opera, and a large part commercial, The Greatest Show on Earth is Cecil B. DeMille’s first (and only) Best Director win, as well as the first appearance by Charlton Heston in our Cinema Cemetery line-up. Even Jimmy Stewart Is back, this time as Buttons the clown, as one of his far more unconventional roles.
Meanwhile, several films lurk as potential snubs, including Gary Cooper in High Noon and another Gene Kelly appearance in Singin’ In The Rain. Which film stands best over the test of time? Check out this week’s episode to find out!
Current Rankings:
3- Lawerence of Arabia
4- All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
19- All The King's Men
20-The Lost Weekend
- Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny on the Bounty
35-You Can’t Take It With You
36- Mrs. Miniver
45-A Gentlemen's Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron (change)
60-Best Years of Our Lives
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79- How Green Was My Valley
80-An American in Paris
85- Going My Way
91- Broadway Melody
92-Cavalcade
“I’ve got rhythm, I’ve got music…” Gene Kelly and crew join the Cinema Cemetery line up with this week’s episode “An American In Paris”. This proto-musical serves as a Kelly/Gershwin revue…and also includes a story of an artist struggling between his career and love interest. Do Gene Kelly and Paris stand the test of time? Find out this week!
Current Rankings:
3- Lawerence of Arabia (change!)
4- All About Eve
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
19- All The King's Men
20-The Lost Weekend
24. Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny on the Bounty
35-You Can’t Take It With You
36- Mrs. Miniver
45-A Gentlemen's Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron (change)
60-Best Years of Our Lives
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79- How Green Was My Valley
85- Going My Way
91- Broadway Melody
92-Cavalcade
“Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy night”. Join us as we enter the 1950s with “All About Eve”, a story not only of young actress’s rise from devoted fan to broadway star, but everyone else in her orbit along the way. Starring the redoubtable George Sanders and Betty Davis, “All About Eve” does what Hollywood does best; makes drama out of the drama department. Is “All About Eve” truly one of the best, or does knowing too much do more harm than good?
Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery!
Current Rankings
4- Lawerence of Arabia
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
19- All The King's Men
20-The Lost Weekend
24. Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny on the Bounty
35-You Can’t Take It With You
36- Mrs. Miniver
45-A Gentlemen's Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron (change)
60-Best Years of Our Lives
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79- How Green Was My Valley
85- Going My Way
91- Broadway Melody
92-Cavalcade
“Nail up anyone that gets if your way. And if they don’t deliver, give me the hammer and I’ll do it myself!’
This week, Cinema Cemetery wraps up the 1940s with a look at 1949’s All The King’s Men, the story of Willie Stark’s rise from “hick” lawyer to governor and aftermath left in his wake. The story is not just about the controversial politician, but the team that gets (and keeps) him in power. While a fictional story, Stark’s character finds multiple historical comparisons, as well as real-world reflections. Does the “King” still reign? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery!
Current Rankings
4- Lawerence of Arabia
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
20-The Lost Weekend
24. Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny on the Bounty
35-You Can’t Take It With You
36- Mrs. Miniver
45-A Gentlemen's Agreement
49-Hamlet
50-Cimarron (change)
60-Best Years of Our Lives
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79- How Green Was My Valley
85- Going My Way
91- Broadway Melody
92-Cavalcade
“This is a story of a man who could not make up his mind.” Summarized by actor/director Lawerence Olivier, Hamlet tells the classic tale of the Danish prince torn between challenging his uncle to avenge his father, or leave his home for a life in peace. A tale which is has been told time and again on stage and screen, this 1948 version sets itself apart with minimalist sets, a streamlined script (a great move for new audiences, though mortal sin to Shakespeare purists), and a bizarre yet dynamic performance by Oliver who both acts and directs.
Hamlet may be timeless, but does is this version worth watching 72 years later? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery!
Current Rankings
4- Lawerence of Arabia
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
20-The Lost Weekend
24. Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny on the Bounty
35-You Can’t Take It With You
36- Mrs. Miniver
45-A Gentlemen's Agreement
50-Cimarron (change)
60-Best Years of Our Lives
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79- How Green Was My Valley
85- Going My Way
91- Broadway Melody
92-Cavalcade
This week on Cinema Cemetery, two years removed from World War II, we explore a battle of a different kind against segregation on the home front. Gregory Peck, in a role that may foreshadow his iconic Atticus, plays the role of an investigative journalist who seeks to experience the true impacts of anti-semitism in the United States by posing as a Jewish American himself. This “experiment” impacts not only his professional engagements but personal relationship and family as well. Will Gregory Peck be able to change hearts and mind, or will the “gentlemen’s agreements” of the time hold firm? Find out on this week’s episode of Cinema Cemetery!
Current Rankings:
4- Lawerence of Arabia
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
20-The Lost Weekend
24. Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny on the Bounty
35-You Can’t Take It With You
36- Mrs. Miniver
50-Cimarron (change)
60-Best Years of Our Lives
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79- How Green Was My Valley
85- Going My Way
91- Broadway Melody
92-Cavalcade
The war is over! As WWII draws to a close, the soldiers are finally home to rejoin their families…but for many, their struggles are just beginning. “The Best Years of Our Lives” follows three very different men (with both visible and invisible wounds) as they attempt to find their place in post-war America. A movie that no doubt reflected many of the real concerns of the country in 1946, “The Best Year of Our Lives” takes both the nation, and this podcast, out of the War and into the future.
Current Rankings:
4- Lawerence of Arabia
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
20-The Lost Weekend
24. Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny on the Bounty
35-You Can’t Take It With You
36- Mrs. Miniver
60-Cimarron
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79- How Green Was My Valley
85- Going My Way
91- Broadway Melody
92-Cavalcade
This week Cinema Cemetery kicks off this pre-summer weekend by exploring a far bleaker one. 1945’s The Lost Weekend explores the life of Don Birnam as he bounces from bottle to bar on a 48 hour+ bender. Birnam’s conversations and flashbacks reveal his lifelong battle and goals of writing a novel, all while struggling with the virtual prison of his own addiction. At the time, and even today, this film is an unflinching look at the power of addiction and its effect on all involved. Will Cinema Cemetery recommend this film for your weekend? Find out here!
Current Rankings:
4- Lawerence of Arabia
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
- Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny on the Bounty
35-You Can’t Take It With You
36- Mrs. Miniver
60-Cimarron
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79- How Green Was My Valley
85- Going My Way
91- Broadway Melody
92-Cavalcade
Cinema Cemetery continues its World War II mini-series with a look at 1944’s “Going My Way”. Starring the iconic Bing Crosby as the young Father O’Malley who is sent St. Dominic’s to aid the aging Father Fitzgibbon. In this cross between Sister Act and Mary Poppins, Bing Crosby use the classic tropes of music…and reverse psychology to help aid this struggling community.
While Mr. Crosby isn’t Dreaming of White Christmas here, he still has plenty of tunes for the contemporary audience. Is “Going My Way” a way worth going? Find out on this week’s Cinema Cemetery!
Current Rankings:
Current Rankings:
4- Lawerence of Arabia
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
- Casablanca
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny
35-You Can’t Take It With You (changed)
36- Mrs. Miniver
60-Cimarron
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79- How Green Was My Valley
91- Broadway Melody
92-Cavalcade
Cinema Cemetery jumps headlong to this tail of life on the homefront during World War II. Dealing with everything from flower contests to Anti-Gift-Of-The-Magi to Dunkirk to literal-shotgun marriages, Mrs. Miniver, a near-propaganda film, shows the new reality of life in Europe as the second World War breaks out. Does this film stand the test of time? Find out on this week's episode!
Current Rankings:
4- Lawerence of Arabia
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny
57-You Can’t Take It With You
60-Cimarron
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79- How Green Was My Valley
91- Broadway Melody
92-Cavalcade
"Round up the usual suspects!" Casablanca continues Cinema Cemetery's trek through World War II, this time exploring life in "unoccupied France" on the outpost city of Casablanca in Morocco. Here, refugees both wealthy and poor, await the chance to flee the war-ravaged Europe and escape to the United States. Deception, treason, bribery, and an occasional bout of Dueling Pianos are all common place.
Hailed by some as one of the greatest movies of all time, do Humphrey Bogart and Casablanca still hold up, or does it only now amount to a hill of beans. Here's looking at you as you are listening to us on this week's episode of Cinema Cemetery.
Current Rankings:
4- Lawerence of Arabia
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny
35-You Can’t Take It With You (changed)
36- Mrs. Miniver
60-Cimarron
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
79- How Green Was My Valley
91- Broadway Melody
92-Cavalcade
"How green was my valley then!" A great question for a podcast that is half color blind. In this week's episode, Cinema Cemetery explores How Green Was My Valley, a tale of loss and change in a small Welsh mining town during the late Victorian era. As Huw Morgan, played by a young Roddie McDowall looks back on his life and his family, he reflects on how a community must sometimes change to survive...and sometimes breaks under the strain.
Additionally, Cinema Cemetery asks two key questions: 1) Just how green was the valley and 2) was Citizen Kane snubbed!?The first of our Was It Snubbed series, we look at both the winner and the challenger. As the years have passed and hindsight has run the course...was Citizen Kanedenied the prize?!
Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery!
Music by Chaze Hearne
Rankings so far:
4- Lawerence of Arabia
5- Gone With Wind
11-It Happened One Night
25- All Quiet on the Western Front
27-Rebecca
30-The Mutiny
57-You Can’t Take It With You
60-Cimarron
65-The Great Ziegfeld
70- Wings
71-Grand Hotel
77-Life of Emil Zola
91- Broadway Melody
92-Cavalcade
"I dreamt of Manderly last night..." The iconic opening line from Daphne du Maurier's novel introduces us to a "haunted" setting, which is just fine with the crew from Cinema Cemetery. Alfred Hitchcock's first (and only) film to win Best Picture tells the tale of a nameless young woman who finds herself swept away by Lawerence Olivier's brooding Mr. DeWinter. While things begin happily, it soon becomes clear that the late Rebecca DeWinter looms over the new couple.
Can the new Mrs. DeWinter escape Rebecca's shadow? Is Manderly still worth dreaming about 80 years later? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery!
Intro/Outro Music by Chaz Hearne
Current Rankings
4. Lawerence of Arabia5. Gone With The Wind11. It Happened One Night25. All Quiet on the Western Front30-The Mutiny on the Bounty57. You Can’t Take It With You60. Cimarron65-The Great Ziegfeld70- Wings71. Grand Hotel77-Life of Emil Zola90. The Broadway Melody91- Cavalcade
"Did Tara still stand? Or was it gone with the wind that had swept through Georgia?" This week Cinema Cemetery takes a look at the second-longest (by one minute) Best Picture ever, 1939's Gone With The Wind. Set in the Antebellum South, this film follows Scarlett O'Hara, spoiled Southern Belle who, along with her family, town, and nation, has her life completely turned upside-down by the American Civil War.
Does Scarlett's story, and her many encounters with Clark Gable's Rhett Butler still stand as one of the greatest pictures of all-time? Find out on this week's episode of Cinema Cemetery!
Music by Chaz Hearne
Current Rankings:
- Lawerence of Arabia11. It Happened One Night25. All Quiet on the Western Front30-The Mutiny on the Bounty57. You Can’t Take It With You60. Cimarron65-The Great Ziegfeld70- Wings71. Grand Hotel77-Life of Emil Zola90. The Broadway Melody91- Cavalcade
Cinema Cemetery is introduced to a young James Stewart in his breakout role as Tony Kirby, son of the successful banker Anthony P. Kirby and heir to the Kirby fortune. As her grandfather, Martin Vanderhof holds up a major land deal, Alice Sycamore struggles with introducing her new beau, Tony, to her eccentric family. Will Tony and the Kirbys be able to bridge the gap? Will the Cemetery be able to handle all the Kirbys' wealth? After all, you can't take it with you...
(Additionally, take a look as future Mr. Potter (Lionel Barrymore) and future George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) essentially swap roles for a scene or two!)
Music by Chaz Hearne
Current Rankings:
- Lawerence of Arabia11. It Happened One Night25. All Quiet on the Western Front30-The Mutiny on the Bounty60. Cimarron65-The Great Ziegfeld70- Wings71. Grand Hotel77-Life of Emil Zola90. The Broadway Melody91- Cavalcade
Trapped in an unprecedented Quarantine, Cinema Cemetery explores two classic films from the 1990s: Space Jam and 10 Things About You! Dan, Kate, and Special Guest Teresa take a look at these two childhood nostalgia-triggers to see if, in fact, these films still hold up in these New Roaring 20s.
Join us...and perhaps add these films to your Quarantine Bucket List!
J'Accuse! Cinema Cemetery explores the Life of Emile Zola, the famous French author and social advocate of the Dreyfus Affair. In a tale largely forgotten to modern audiences, this film explores Zola's life from "starving artist" to a successful celebrity who is drawn back to a life of civil unrest when he learns of corruption and cover-up in the highest levels of the French Government. Will Zola's final crusade succeed, or has he run out of time? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery!
Music by Chaz Hearne
Current Rankings:
- Lawerence of Arabia11. It Happened One Night25. All Quiet on the Western Front30-The Mutiny on the Bounty60. Cimarron65-The Great Ziegfeld 70- Wings71. Grand Hotel90. The Broadway Melody91- Cavalcade
As our Oscar Journey moves along, the first Bio-Pic arrives with 1936's The Great Ziegfeld. Following the highly stylized retelling of Flo Ziegfeld's life, this three-hour epic follows the eponymous character from his early days as a showman to the biggest name on Broadway.
Will it be the Ziegfeld Follies, or a Folly to watch Ziegfeld? Find out on this week's Cinema Cemetery!
Music by Chaz Hearne
Current Rankings:
- Lawerence of Arabia11. It Happened One Night25. All Quiet on the Western Front30-The Mutiny on the Bounty60. Cimarron70- Wings71. Grand Hotel90. The Broadway Melody91- Cavalcade
Dan and Special-Guest-Teresa take us through the nine Best Picture nominees from 2019 as we prepare for this week's Oscars! Take a listen as they count down the films from "just happy to be there" to "excellent" to "worthy of a win"!
Which film will make the cut for Cinema's Cemetary's eventual 92th episode? Find out this Sunday...
Clark Cable returns for his second straight starring role in a Best Picture! Mutiny on the Bounty follows the crew of the eponymous HMS Bounty off to the South Pacific to retrieve vital cargo for the New World. While their veteran leader, Captain Bligh, may have a reputation for success on the sea, they soon learn his attitude toward discipline and power are more than the crew can stand.
Does the Bounty still stand, even after a potential mutiny and 85 years of history? Find out on this week's episode of Cinema Cemetery!
Music by Chaz Hearne
Current Rankings:
- Lawerence of Arabia11. It Happened One Night25. All Quiet on the Western Front60. Cimarron70- Wings71. Grand Hotel90. The Broadway Melody91- Cavalcade
Only three films have ever won the Oscar "Grand Slam" (Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Screenplay)...and this week's entry is the first big winner! Clark Gable (starring in his first of three Best Picture-winning films) stars along with Claudette Colbert as two strangers making their way across the country. Equal parts comedy and romance, It Happened One Nightmight just be Cinema Cemetery's first true gem.
Music by Chaz Hearne
Current Rankings:
- Lawerence of Arabia25. All Quiet on the Western Front60. Cimarron70- Wings71. Grand Hotel90. The Broadway Melody (change)91- Cavalcade
The 1900s are here, and it is a time for change in Europe. Calvacade follows two different families over the first three decades of the 20th century, for better or for worse. Their stories intertwine with achievement (Louis Bleriot's flight over the English Channel), tragedy (the voyage of the Titanic) and war (both the Boer War and World War I). Combining the class commentary of Downton Abby and the time-hopping of Cimmaron, Cavalcade offers an early (and at times depressing) review of the 20th Century.
Cinema Cemetary will need to decide if this film is a Cavalcade...or a Cataclysm.
Music by Chaz Hearne
Current Rankings:
- Lawerence of Arabia25. All Quiet on the Western Front60. Cimarron70- Wings71. Grand Hotel91- The Broadway Melody
Cinema Cemetery heads indoors for Grand Hotel, a tale of five strangers seeking to make their lives right. A poor stenographer, a dying man, a desperate thief, and a malicious magnate all race against the clock while a young Greta Garbo utters her famous line “I want to be alone” as she searches for meaning beyond her career. All the while, the guests of hotel come and go…and life moves on
Cinema Cemetery has booked a stay; welcome to Grand Hotel.
Music by Chaz Hearne
Current Rankings:
- Lawerence of Arabia25. All Quiet on the Western Front60. Cimarron70- Wings91- The Broadway Melody
Back on track, Cinema Cemetery ventures into Cimarron country! The Oklahoma lands have been opened for settling and its mad rush to stake one’s claim. This film tells the tale of Yancey Cravat and his wife Sabra as they leave their comfortable Kansas lives to live on the frontier. This film follows this family from the initial land rush of 1889 as the town grows from a single street to a “modern” metropolis in 1929. Does the film hold up nearly a century later? Find out on this episode of Cinema Cemetery.
Music by Chaz Hearne
Current Rankings:
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Lawerence of Arabia
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All Quiet on the Western Front
70- Wings
91- The Broadway Melody
Breaking from the chronological routine, Dan and Kate jump at the chance to see a film as it was meant to be seen: Lawerence of Arabia is screened in theaters in all its 4K glory. This film follows the story of T.E. Lawerence, a British mapmaker during World War I who is drawn to the desert in an attempt to recruit the Arab tribes in the British Empire's war against the Turks. Along the way, Lawerence must learn not only the politics of the hostile region, as well as how to survive the deadly climate, but also discover who Lawerence of Arabia truly is.
Hailed as one of the Top Ten films of All Times and voted Greatest Epic Film by the American Film Institute, Lawerence of Arabia is ready for its next challenge: a review by the Cinema Cemetary crew.
Special Guest Star: Teresa
Music by Chaz Hearne
Current Rankings:
- All Quiet on the Western Front
70- Wings
91- The Broadway Melody
"You ain't heard nothin' yet!" With Al Jolson's prophetic words, films have entered the talkie era, including The Broadway Melody (1929). Revolutionary for its time, this picture presents multiple technical breakthroughs from full-scale musical numbers to a technicolor sequence now lost to history. Does the Broadway Melody still ring true after all this time? Find out on this episode of Cinema Cemetary.
Film Ranking So Far: This list will be updated in each episode. Rankings will change as new episodes are compared to past entries. As for the filming of this episode, there were 91 Best Picture Winners.70- Wings
The year is 1914 and the Iron Youth are off to war in defense of the Fatherland. These German boys, fresh from the classroom and with the hope of their mentors and family head out to "win the war within a month". What they find is a new reality that completely upends the old world order. All Quiet on the Western Front, an adaptation of Erich Remarque's novel vividly portrays the truth of The Great War. Despite its age, does this film still do justice to this pivotal event of the 20th century? Find out on this week's episode of Cinema Cemetery!
Film Ranking So Far: This list will be updated in each episode. Rankings will change as new episodes are compared to past entries. As for the filming of this episode, there were 91 Best Picture Winners.70- Wings
91- The Broadway Melody
Welcome to Cinema Cemetary where we lay to rest the best of the Best. We begin our journey back In 1928 with the very first Best Picture Oscar winner Wings. This silent film, revolutionary for the time captures the triumph and terror of aerial dogfighting the first World War while following the human costs of this conflict. While the film may not have aged as well as others, it will always stand as the First "Best" Picture.
Film Ranking: *This list will be updated in each episode. Rankings will change as new episodes are compared to past entries. As for the filming of this episode, there were 91 Best Picture Winners.
??. Wings- TBD*