My list of movie-saves, some from 50's but mostly 60's & up that wish were available as dvd release but sadly are not... or once were and went out of print. We especially enjoy the 70's 'suspicion & suspense', 'teen trauma', and 'tragic but true' made for tv movies that started airing in the 70's as a 'movie of the week'. 

The ABC Movie of the Week and others that followed brought us some of the best... casts of wonderful actors we'd often only seen on the big screen, now in our homes... and these TvMs always had something going on that sucked you in and kept you watching :)

When Looking at my lists please note there is a "Sort By" option, I prefer to look at titles by release date, earliest to latest... but can choose other options to view by using the Sort By option ;)

William R. Moses, Michelle Stafford, and Dani Kind in Like Mother, Like Daughter (2007)

As much as I love my classic movie collection my favorite film genre is the "1970's Made for Tv Movies". The ABC Movie of the Week, as well as TvMs from other networks that followed, could always be counted on for a fun 90 minutes. From the late 60's to now these telefilms showcase stars from our regular tv shows in suspenseful, scary, fun & mysterious situations! 

Since so many are still unreleased on dvd I'm lucky to have quite a large collection of original & OOP Original Vhs video releases as well as many 1st satellite saves from commercial free cable... and although I only save movies not being currently released on dvd, may notice titles on my list Amazon shows as released on dvd. My saves are listed because discovered are from budget companies not released by original studio. They are what's called Public Domain titles, various companies offer... BUT... after reading many customer reviews of their dreadful quality have added titles I also have because I own nicer versions ;)

Thankfully the Tv Movie genre has hung in there... can find them  running on one channel all day long... gotta love 'em too... those cheesy, suspenseful, scary, nutjob neighbor/lover/best friend, oh woe is me tvms! I don't even mind the ones with commercials... can't fast forward fast enough to see what's coming next :-0

John Boles, Frances Dade, Dickie Moore, Helen Parrish, Genevieve Tobin, and Lois Wilson in Seed (1931)

Media watched during my year with Danny Glover.  Follow on Instagram @myyearwith.dot.dot.dot

Yasiin Bey and Jack Black in Be Kind Rewind (2008)

All kinds of films from blockbusters to sleeper films.

Matthew Broderick, Meg Ryan, Kelly Preston, and Tchéky Karyo in Addicted to Love (1997)

Genre - War

(ACTION WAR DRAMA TV MOVIES + DOCUMENTARY ON NAM) A List of War Drama Movies on Vietnam War. VIETNAM WAR (SOUTH EAST ASIA 1964-1975) WAS THE BLOODIEST CONFLICT IN AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY.

Charlie Sheen, Willem Dafoe, John C. McGinley, and Kevin Eshelman in Platoon (1986)

I have had a keen interest in the Vietnam War, particularly the American involvement (1964/65-75), for as long as I remember. This is largely due to the David vs. Goliath scenario, the lush Vietnam habitat with its primordial allure, the socio-political backdrop, the sixties music scene, the iconic UH-1 Huey Gunship, the harsh but ingenious guerrilla warfare employed by the North Vietnamese, and because it provides a great insight into the nature of humanity with its immense tragedy. 

All of this has been extensively captured in some of the best films, television, books, and music ever produced. The freedom journalists had during the war was unprecedented and something we may never see again. This material is of great importance historically if we are to ever learn the lessons of the past and avoid unwarranted future conflicts.

The extreme violence of the war inspired films such as 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' (1974). Its imperialistic nature was an underlying theme in the original Star Wars trilogy with the final battle involving the Ewoks having many similarities. The xenophobia of that cold war era gave birth to films such as 'Aliens' (1986) and 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' (1956/1978). There are so many films that feature short scenes that are set during the Vietnam War or where the story involves disgruntled Vietnam veterans returning home that I have had to make a decision as to what to include in this list based on how relevant it is.

Regardless of this, I have searched relentlessly for all the films on the Vietnam War that are worth watching. There are a few obscure titles that I have recently acquired and may add to the list soon. Some television programs are unobtainable but I have included them due to positive reviews by critics. Also, 'Line of Sight: Vietnam' is missing from the video games as it is not yet listed on IMDB. Therefore, the list is a work in progress. I do, however, believe it to be the most comprehensive list currently on IMDB that separates the good from the bad.

"If you are able, save for them a place inside of you and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go. Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may or may not have always. Take what they have left and what they have taught you with their dying and keep it with your own. And in that time when men decide and feel safe to call the war insane, take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind." - Major Michael Davis O'Donell, 1 January 1970, Dak To, Vietnam

Memorial website: www.virtualwall.org

A Comprehensive List of the Best Vietnam War Films, Television Shows, Documentaries & Video Games

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