Guest obrienmundy Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I must thank TCM for putting up a great schedule of World War I films on Friday nights in July. I admire the fact that it is a very respectful tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopBilled Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I have to agree...I think it is very comprehensive-- though I can see where someone who does not enjoy war films may be put off by the fact these are 24-hours blocks, instead of just Friday evenings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr6666 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 for some background info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I http://www.firstworldwar.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr6666 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Featured Films: Sergeant York The Fighting 69th The Dawn Patrol (1938) Wings Von Richthofen and Brown The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921) The Spy in Black Hell Below Flight Commander aka The Dawn Patrol (1930) Ace of Aces Lafayette Escadrille Waterloo Bridge (1931) Suzy Paths of Glory All Quiet on the Western Front The Big Parade Westfront 1918 Kameradschaft J'Accuse! (1919) Today We Live A Farewell to Arms (1932) Stamboul Quest Ever in My Heart British Intelligence Dark Journey Rendezvous Lawrence of Arabia Gallipoli Grand Illusion King & Country The Last Flight Heroes For Sale They Gave Him a Gun Marianne The Shopworn Angel The Better 'Ole Shoulder Arms Doughboys (1930) King of Hearts Random Harvest Waterloo Bridge (1940) Oh! What a Lovely War Mata Hari After Tonight TCM article: http://www.tcm.com/this-month/article/1009641|0/Friday-Night-Spotlight-100th-Anniversary-of-WWI.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr6666 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 In observance of the centenary of World War I, which lasted from July 1914 to November 1918, TCM devotes its popular Friday Night Spotlight franchise to films about this conflict. Primetime films in the Spotlight are hosted by retired U.S. Army General Wesley Clark, a veteran of 34 years in the Army and the Department of Defense. A winner of the Silver Star for his service in Vietnam, Clark later commanded Operation Allied Force in the Kosovo War during his term as the Supreme Allied Commander and Commander in Chief of the U.S. European Command. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr6666 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TX5d9iaSKE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineHoard Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 My favorite is THE BIG PARADE starring my silent sweetie, John Gilbert. I think it's one of the best war flicks ever. Also looking forward to WINGS. All in all, it is a great lineup for this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopBilled Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 TV Guide's Michael Logan interviewed General Clark about the TCM spotlight on WWI films: http://www.tv.com/news/general-wesley-clark-salutes-world-war-i-on-turner-classic-movies-15799231635807738215/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twtpark Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Wesley Clark was a very bland host I truly doubt if he has ever viewed many of the pictures he introduced."King & Country" was a powerful and deeply moving WW1 film. Better than "Paths of Glory" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr6666 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 probably the new favorite out of the bunch, Oh! What A Lovely War Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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