There is a thread over at AskMe about imagined double-bills. I like some of the ideas so far, but others just lack imagination. In a matter of minutes, I was able to come up with a good handful, so I’m sticking them here for safe-keeping and possible movie nights to be had later.
- Brother John (1971) / In The Heat of the Night (1967) — Sidney Poitier at his fierce best in both. Most have seen the second film, and almost nobody has seen the first.
- Rock & Rule (1983) / Wizards (1977) — Mid-to-late disco-era adult-directed animation, showing a contrast between one of the films that “started” the genre and one that mostly ended it.
- Legend (1985) / The Dark Crystal (1982) — Gorgeous mid-80s fantasy films with a strong Hensonian influence. Both were far darker than anyone expected, having a long-lasting influence on those of us who watched them as kids.
- Say Anything … (1985) / High Fidelity (2000) — Lloyd Dobler grew up, sold his trenchcoat and radio, changed his name to Rob Gordon and opened a record store. You know I’m right.
- The Graduate (1967) / Harold and Maude (1971) / Garden State (2004) — Benjamin, Harold and Large are all lost in life and looking. As a bonus, all three have some of the best pop soundtracks in film.
- Bell, Book and Candle (1958) / Vertigo (1958) – Both starring James Stewart and Kim Novak. Both filmed the same year. Two films that couldn’t be more different.
If anyone has any other ideas, let me know …
