George's Best Ten Dramas...
May 10 '00
My Best Ten Dramas
"What, another best ten list," you say? "Yes", both you and I know that everybody has preferences and that my meat may be your poison, and vice versa. However, just so you know, these are my picks. I could have substituted or added many other great films, but I purposely limited myself to ten so that I would have to make the tough calls...
My criteria for advancing these films as the best ten dramas are these; Acting, Direction, Story, Cinematography, Score. These ten films have it all and should be part of every viewer’s video library.
Best Espionage Film: The Spy who came in from the Cold - Richard Burton’s finest hour; a real look at how spies operate, not for people who believe James Bond is how it's done!
Best WWII Drama: Hell is for Heroes - young Steve McQueen shows why is he such a lovable misfit in this black and white classic of men at war. Supporting cast absolutely great.
Best Prison Drama: Cool Hand Luke - Paul Newman is the coolest customer on the chain gang. This movie put "What we have is a failure to communicate" into popular usage.
Best Western: They Died With Their Boots On - Errol Flynn plays the dynamic General George Armstrong Custer and shows why he is the "King of Swashbucklers". Modern action adventure stars could learn a lot about style from Errol Flynn!
Best Political Thriller: Day of the Jackal - Edward Fox is the star, but the story and supporting cast really carry this film, as well. I cannot recommend this film treat too highly!
Best Epic: Spartacus - Kirk Douglas plays the runaway slave who leads a slave army against the awesome power of Rome. Spectacular, the way all epics should be done.
Best Courtroom Drama: Paths of Glory - Kirk Douglas as the leader of a WWI French regiment charged with cowardice in the face of the enemy. Riveting. Directed by Stanley L. Kubrick.
Best Character Study: Patton - George C. Scott plays George S. Patton; so real you think you know the man personally.
Best Crime Drama: Sharky’s Machine - Burt Reynolds’ directorial and acting triumph. Supporting cast top-notch. Must see police action -- beats the competition.
Best Exotic Drama: Casablanca - Humphrey Bogart, Claude Raines, and company show how to do it on the international plan.
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