Comments on: The Essentials: 5 John Schlesinger’s Best Films

By: brett johnstone

brett johnstone — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:55:27 +0000

Merchant – Ivory and their 'knockoff's'? How patronising. John Schelsinger made some truely great films 'Darling' and Far From the Madding Crowd 'being my two favourites, but Merchant Ivory made some impeccable, stunning films too, so let's not forget that. Credit where credit's due.

By: Smith E. Alan

Smith E. Alan — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:55:27 +0000

Yes, I 2ould have to add 'The Day of the Locust' to the list as well.

By: G.T.O.

G.T.O. — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:55:27 +0000

Nice! Keep up the good work

By: Jim Tushinski

Jim Tushinski — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:55:27 +0000

I would have to add The Day of the Locust to the list…while it's a rather free adaptation of the novel in many ways, it has some incredibly memorable scenes and performances, particularly Donald Sutherland as Homer and Burgess Meredith as Faye's washed-up father. And that ending, as over the top as it is, still gives me chills.

By: pudding

pudding — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:55:27 +0000

I saw Yanks a few years ago and it floored me. A real gem.

By: Lou

Lou — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:55:27 +0000

In 'Sunday, Bloody Sunday' Peter Finch is gigantic. So, so great.

By: No

No — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:55:27 +0000

I've always liked John Schlesinger's work; glad he's getting some just recognition.

By: Todd

Todd — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:55:27 +0000

All good choices, but my personal favorite remains "The Falcon and the Snowman"