CMBA profiles one member every month. This month's interview is with Alex WIndley whose home base is the Anybody Got a Match? blog. Alex covers a wide variety of genres but admittedly favors musicals and... well I let the lady speak for herself.
What
sparked your interest in classic film?
Well, in high school, my English professor offered a Film Appreciation class
where she showed us all the classic films. From Casablanca, to Singin In the
Rain, I slowly developed an interest for the golden age of Hollywood.
What
film genre(s) do you favor?
Oof. That’s a tough one, personally, I absolutely adore musicals and the
occasional film noir when I’m feeling angsty!
I
very much like your categories, particularly Musings and My Obsession With.
They both look like a combination of your love of film, history and personal
musings. How did you come up with this concept?
Musings was an idea I had when I wanted to write about Paul Newman’s character
in Cool Hand Luke but didn’t necessarily want to review the movie. It’s great
to share your classic movie thoughts that you have lingering in your heart. My
Obsession is exactly what the title says, I’ll thank Audrey Hepburn for that
one! Ha-ha.
What
is you “go to” film when you need something to lift up your spirits?
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers hands down. It was the first classic movie I bought on DVD and I just adore it whenever it comes on TCM.
Name
three films that most classic film fans love, but you hate, and if you can tell
us why?
Hmm, ok let’s see. Well, to be fair, I really don’t like Breakfast at
Tiffany’s. Due to the strict code film makers had to abide by, a lot of the
original content from the book didn’t make it into the movie. I also feel the
same way about Rebel Without a Cause and James Dean for that matter.
What
makes a film "classic" in your opinion? Do you have a favorite
period?
It must have been made before 1965, after 1965 I don’t really consider it to be
a part of the Golden Age. As for my favorite period I really enjoy the late 40s
early 50s when it comes to film. It’s a very interesting era in terms of film!
Many “classic” film lovers do not like modern day movies. What are your thoughts and where do you stand?
I think it’s hit or miss really. I enjoy documentaries a ton, and there’s a lot of modern films that I would consider my favorites. I think you must compartmentalize ‘modern films’ and ‘classic films.’ I separate them, so it doesn’t cross over too much.
Do
you have interest in any other arts that you can share?
Yes! I do love watching soccer and photography. I’m also an avid foodie,
although I’m lactose intolerant ha-ha.
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