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With the weather where I am roasting, I decided to ask about movies set in hot and humid times and places. Warmth and sunshine can be used for any number of genres for many reasons. It can signify romances, anger and even a bit of summer fun. So which movies set in heated places and times stand out to you? Believe me, there are a lot to take notice of.
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Sunshine? A great and underrated movie…
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You know, I think I have that on DVD. Unfortunately, I’ve never watched it. But that is going to change after your recommendation.
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Whenever you are ready. Enjoy it when you do.
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I’ll be sure to do that.
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Sunshine is worth a watch, V. I don’t really rate Danny Boyle as some do, but that’s a good one.
Try this one, set in a hot and thundery deep south. (Great cast!)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089572/
Cheers, Pete.
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That’s it, Sunshine is going to be seen by me. And the link King is back, thanks for that. Your recommendations are usually pretty cool.
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That’s an understated good one, V!
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I trust you Pete.
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Something different always makes a nice change mate.
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Oh yes it does. And with all your movie wisdom, the film you mentioned is bound to be great.
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In the Heat of the Night and Wake in Fright spring to mind.
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It’s been ages since I saw In The Heat of the Night, but I remember it being a powerful film. I don’t think I’ve watched Wake in Fright.
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Y Tu Mama Tambien.
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What a movie that was. Loved the coming of age vibe, very good movie.
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Oh yes. I really enjoyed that one. Been meaning to re-watch it for ages.
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It’s the perfect time of year to watch it.
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Any other choices?
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The Way Way Back, Wet Hot American Summer, Meatballs, and Hardbodies.
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I can’t say I’ve seen any of those, but given your expansive taste, I can imagine they are good ones.
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Hardbodies is a must-see in terms of classic 80s softcore films.
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Appreciate the heads up.
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Cat On A Hot Tin Roof is a great one. Raiders Of The Lost Ark is great too.
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Raiders is a classic. I must see Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Looks pretty excellent.
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It’s an oldie but a goodie. Those just popped into my head when I read the question. I’m sure there’s plenty I’m neglecting though.
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I love oldies especially from Classic Hollywood. And with Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor, you can’t get any classier than that!
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Yep. Paul Newman was a cool customer.
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Definitely an icon.
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Ice Cold In Alex. A Passage To India. Lawrence of Arabia. In The Heat Of The Night. Heat and Dust. Red Dust. South Pacific.
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Ooh, some quality classics there. Funnily enough, I just bought a copy of Lawrence of Arabia. I’m in the mood for an epic of the grand Old Hollywood style.
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Oooh! You’re in for a treat.Enjoy!
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I saw it years ago as a kid, but wanted to visit it once more.
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In that case. Enjoy it again. One of the best epics ever made as far as I’m concerned.
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I will enjoy it! Thanks for your enthusiasm, Maddy.
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Key Largo
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I do like that film, though it’s been an age since my last viewing. Thanks for recommending it, perfect film for this weather.
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This is actually a hard question, I mean this is the season of Hollywood blockbusters so usually that’s what I think about warm climate movies.
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You make a compelling point there. Guess summer blockbusters count.
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How about ‘Body Heat’ starring William Hurt and Kathleen Turner about a murder/love triangle in the deep south? Also, ‘Outback’ or sometimes called ‘Wake in Fright’ about an English school teacher who goes to teach elementary school deep in the remote Australian outback and literally goes insane because he is unable to handle either the heat or isolation.
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Body Heat is a stellar choice. That movie sizzles with eroticism. Outback sounds like a fine movie. Something about isolation makes for great horror.
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Also, ‘The Flight of the Phoenix’ starring James Stewart about survivors of a plane crash stuck in the Sahara Desert.
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My late Grandpa loved that movie as did I as a kid.
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Gosh I remember that movie. it was really good. I preferred the original to the remake.
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I want to watch it again now.
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I am gonna dig out a copy
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That’s fabulous.
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Jaws, The Way Way Back, Sunshine, Hell or High Water, Predator.
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Was just about to suggest The Way Way Back too.
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That and Sunshine have received the most amount of mentions.
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Ah, I knew Jaws would get a mention as it is a classic.
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Sounds like you live where I do! How about ‘Scarface and ‘Mosquito Coast? The second is a bit of a sleeper but it and the book are great.
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Scarface is an ace movie. Can’t say I’ve seen the other movie, but just that title intrigues me.
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1953’s Inferno, with Robert Ryan left to die in the desert. A Technicolor film noir originally filmed in 3D is worth looking up.
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Now you’ve piqued my interest with that. Technicolor noir, count me in.
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I was going to go for Lawrence of Arabia but Maddy beat me to it, glad you are doing it, hope you got the remastered version!
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Yes I purchased the remastered version. I want to see it in all its glory. Nothing like a big epic in great quality.
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Enjoy!
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Thank you Fraggle.
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Interview With the Vampire – set in New Orleans. Kalifornia – with Brad Pitt and David Duchovny, set in the desert, partly. I know it’s not a huge hit but I loved that movie. Pitt can play crazy with the best of them.
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Pitt is a fantastic actor and handsome dude, and yes he can rock playing crazy. Loved Interview with the Vampire, especially for him and little Kirsten Dunst.
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I prefer him as a character actor and not the romantic lead actually. I think he’s a little stiff playing a regular guy.
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I think he’s got a fun personality.
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PIcnic at Hanging Rock.
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That’s been on my watch list for ages now. With your recommendation Elizabeth, I’m moving it up my list.
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Desierto (2015)
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With a title like that, it must be set in a warm climate.
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Out of Africa…but after reading some comments I guess I need to add Sunshine to the list.
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Ah, I adore Out of Africa. Sunshine is going to take priority though.
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Me too!!
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Because I know you love New Orleans as much as I do Vinnie, how about:
1. A Street Car Named Desire
2. Runaway Jury
3. Skeleton Key
4. Suddenly Last Summer
5. Interview With A Vampire (Yes I broke down and watched this even though it had Tom Cruise in it.) What can I say. I LOVED the book!
6. Live Or Let Die
7. Ray
8. Deja Vu
9. Banjo On My Knee
10. Blaze
11. Tightrope
12. Angel Heart
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Yes, New Orleans always gets my interest. I’ve seen and reviewed quite a few of your choices. Still have to see Streetcar though, which is bad because I’m told it’s a classic.
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I think you’ll love Streetcar!
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I have a feeling I will to.
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One that springs to mind to me is the Ghost and the Darkness, starring Val Kilmer and Michael Douglas. Really loved that movie 😊 And then ofcourse there is Mad Max 😊
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Mad Max is a given, gotta love that desert setting adding so much to that atmosphere. Ghost and the Darkness is one that I can’t say I’ve heard of, what is it about?
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Ghost and the Darkness is based on a true story. Val Kilmer plays a bridge engineer who has taken in a project to build a bridge in Africa. Once there his workers get attacked by two lions. Michael Douglas plays the role of an old hunter, brought in to kill the two beasts. You’d think this is just a creature vs man movie, but it’s actually a really tense abd terrific film, with great performances and a really unbelievable story, given that it took place for real. I highly recommend it 😊
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Wow, now you’ve got my attention. Will give a look out for that movie.
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Blood Diamond. watched that the other day. Quality film. Constant Gardener too
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Both movies you listed are excellent and very dramatic ones.
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12 Angry Men uses heat well too. I know New York isn’t always hot but it sure is that day.
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I haven’t had the pleasure of viewing that movie yet, but one day I will. By the way, thanks for following my blog. I just followed yours too.
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Sisterhood of Travelling Pants, Dirty Dancing and add in like The Shallows (or some sharks and beach film, maybe Jaws also).
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Ah, nice pick on Dirty Dancing. The Shallows is one I’ve been meaning to see.
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Summertime (Katherine Hepburn, takes place in Venice)
Long Hot Summer (Paul Newman)
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Elizabeth Taylor)
African Queen (Katherine Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart)
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Long Hot Summer was a great movie, as was The African Queen. The other two are heading up my list of must see movies.
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You should try Dune, instant hate for too much sun “D
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Appreciate the recommendation. That movie rings a bell.
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I like the theme of British (well, European) travelling abroad, so for me it will be The English Patient, A Passage to India, A Room with a View, and Out of Africa.
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I too enjoy that theme. The clash of cultures is often what makes those movies, A Room With a View being a stellar example.
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Twister (1996). I could do without the divorce/relationship drama, but I loved the storm chasing and the storm chaser characters.
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I love Twister, genuinely action packed and eventful stuff.
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Bridge on the River Kwai!
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Ah, I was waiting for a big epic to be mentioned.
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Happy to oblige. I know people quote Lawrence more but I really do think Bridge is the better movie.
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Both are ones I want to see again. I love Old Hollywood style film making, they really want all out back in the day.
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Well a bit of an unusual choice, but I just remember Jack Nicholson saying “I’m a reasonable man, but this heat is making me crazy” in a few good men
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I can’t say I’d thought of that film. But good call and an interesting choice. Nice to hear one that is a bit different.
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