Hi, my #Tangled Friends – #HappyCaturday to all!! 😸. Our #HumpdayAndChill 🍿🎬 for the month of JULY is concluded. It is time to reveal our FIVE lucky winners!! I apologise for the delay in posting this, today we were experiencing thunder storms and the internet crashed constantly!
We had a total of 23 valid entries 😺! Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who participated! And I was really pleased to see a few new #Tanglers entering this monthly event! Hope to see more of you in future events…😸
Our theme was: 🎬 Black & White movies
The #TangledWheel has picked the FIVE winners and each receives 1,000,000 Millix: 🏆
– City Lights (1931) CONGRATULATIONS!! 🎉🎉🎉 You should have received your money via the Tangled wheel app 😸
This was quite the list you guys collected…! Isn’t it absolutely AMAZING we have a list of films starting as early as 1931 and ending in 2026?!?! The list covers no less than NINE decades—the only decade that is missing an entry is 2000-2010. Wow!!
And… as it happens, both the oldest and newest films WON! Talk about coincidences...
Here are the other films/series our #TangledCommunity recommends in alphabetical order: 🍿
And as usual, here are some interesting bonus films: – The Elephant Man (1980) by David Lynch, starring John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins – Some Like It Hot (1959) by Billy Wilder, starring Marilyn Monroe – Raging Bull (1980) by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert de Niro – Young Frankenstein (1974) by Mel Brooks, starring Gene Wilder – Rumble Fish (1983) by Francis Ford Coppola, starring Matt Dillon and Mickey Rourke – The Seventh Seal (1957) by Ingmar Bergman
A HUGE thank you to all amazing Tanglers for always making this monthly event each time such a FUN one! I look forward to seeing you back on AUGUST 26 – the last Wednesday of next month.
For now, enjoy a relaxing weekend and have a great month ahead! Enjoy the rest of your summer 🤩☀️
City Lights (1931) is a timeless silent comedy-drama starring and directed by Charlie Chaplin. It tells the touching story of the Little Tramp, who falls in love with a blind flower girl and does everything he can to help her. The film is famous for its mix of humor, kindness, and heartfelt emotion.
My pick is The Apartment (1960) It is a classic black-and-white romantic comedy-drama directed by Billy Wilder and starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. The story follows C.C. Baxter, a lonely office worker who lets his bosses use his apartment for their secret affairs in hopes of getting promoted. As he becomes closer to Fran Kubelik, an elevator operator with her own struggles, Baxter begins to realize that kindness, honesty, and self-respect matter more than career success. Blending humor with heartfelt emotion, The Apartment is widely praised for its memorable performances, clever writing, and timeless message about love, integrity, and finding the courage to do what is right.
Black & White movies Roman Holiday (1953) is a timeless black-and-white romantic comedy starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. The story follows Princess Ann, who becomes tired of her busy royal life and secretly spends a day exploring the beautiful city of Rome. During her adventure, she meets American journalist Joe Bradley, who at first hopes to get an exclusive story about the princess but gradually falls in love with her. Their day together is filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable moments, including the famous Vespa scooter ride. With its charming performances, beautiful locations, and emotional ending, Roman Holiday remains one of the most beloved classic films of all time.
My pick for July addition is Psycho (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock's classic psychological thriller. Psycho is a classic psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Released in 1960, the film follows Marion Crane, a woman who goes on the run after stealing money and seeks shelter at the isolated Bates Motel, where she meets the quiet and mysterious Norman Bates. As the story unfolds, it takes unexpected and suspenseful turns that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The film is famous for its black-and-white cinematography, unforgettable performances, and iconic shower scene, making it one of the most influential thrillers in cinema history.
John R. Hodges is a skilled printer who is forced to retire when he turns 65 because of his company's mandatory retirement policy.
John disguises himself as Harold Cleveland, the president of the large corporation that owns his former company. The executives, believing he is the real president, eagerly try to impress him.
During the visit, John criticizes the company's policy of forcing experienced workers into retirement. His convincing arguments persuade the management to reverse the policy and rehire older employees. He later gives a public speech praising the wisdom, experience, and dignity of older workers, and his words inspire widespread.
Meanwhile, several humorous misunderstandings occur. The company president's neglected wife develops a crush on the disguised John, while his granddaughter's boyfriend realizes John's true identity but struggles to convince anyone that the "president" is actually an impostor. Eventually, the real company president learns the truth.
Instead of punishing John, the real president recognizes that his intentions were honorable. Impressed by his courage and wisdom, he ensures that John's job is restored and that the retirement policy is changed, allowing older employees to continue working if they choose.
Black & White movies The movie that I pick is "Julia Rose." It is a classic black-and-white film noir released in 1945 . Julia Ross takes a job as a secretary, but after being drugged, she wakes up in a remote mansion where everyone insists she is someone else—the mentally ill wife of the family's son. She must prove her true identity and escape. ( Destination Vancouver )