As seen from my quiz of plays in black and white, there have been some very fine films from such a wonderful source. Here are six more recent films from plays, covering a wide range of decades, talent and topics. Who wants to play? 😉
(1940s)
(1950s)
(1960s)
(1990s)
(1990s)
(2000+)
Answers below
1. Rope (1948)
2. The Seven Year Itch (1955)
3. Alfie (1966)
4. A Few Good Men (1992)
5. Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
6. Frost / Nixon (2008)
“Glengarry Glen Ross” is one of my favorite films, and the one that convinced me that I would never make a good saleperson. “You gave me two names–” “I gave you three.” Oh, to be able to write like that.
I still can’t look at the letters ABC without thinking Always be Closing.
And that coffee is for closers.
Ha!
Though I have always been tempted with a certain response when I’m asked, “What’s your name?”
4/6 missed Frost/nixon and 7 yr itch
nicely done Alex!
Thanks dude. Really liked Frost/Nixon. You might like this quote https://alexraphael.wordpress.com/2013/09/02/lines-of-the-day/
FUCK YOU, that’s my name! sorry i just had to 😦
Makes you wonder if he gets that shouted out when out and about ha
Not a any better, actually. This time just 4 & 5. I should have known 6 as well, but couldn’t place it.
The second film is far more famous for the Marilyn Monroe dress blowing up shot. I really liked Frost/Nixon. I put my favourite link from the film on the comment above yours.
I did that it was the Monroe dress blowing up movie, but I couldn’t remember which movie that was. 🙂
Eep 3/6… not great!
Not a bad score though. Your average isn’t bad at all.
I guess I didn’t realize “Alfie” was based on a play. Interesting 🙂
Neither did I beforehand actually. Are you a big fan of the fourth wall being broken?
If it’s done well 🙂
I didn’t get Rope. But The Seven Year Itch has to be my favourite Monroe movie, it’s hilarious
I liked Rope, but don’t think James Stewart was well cast for the film. If I’m being cheeky, my favourite Marilyn Monroe film is All About Eve 😉
I love Rope!
Is it your favourite Hitchcock?
One of my faves… fave would have to be Strangers on a Train or Psycho u?
Nice choices. I like Shadow of a Doubt and Psycho. I really liked his TV show too.
Shadow is great too! And I love the show as well I wish they would air it!
Well, I knew Frost/Nixon at least! Hahaha,
Very good film. Really liked the dialogue.
Only the second time I have gotten all six correct.
Very impressive 🙂