A SUMMER PLACE--THE BEST OF ALL THE BEACH MOVIES PLUS 2 MORE

Taking nothing away from Scott's 365 days/365 movies, I had to mention (read rave) one of my all-time favorites, starring Sandra Dee and Troy Donahue. I still watch it when it shows up on movie channels.

It would also be my answer to best chick flick movie I like. That along with Dr. Zhivago and A Man and a Woman. But that's it--no more than three.

I just noticed that all three have a great theme song with them, so maybe I'm attracted to the music. Naugh. Sandra Dee, Julie Christie, and Anouk Aimee were three beautiful gals: that's probably the answer.

But in Summer Place, what I like best is the classroom scene where the teacher asks Troy if he doesn't want to be an officer when the war breaks out. "I don't even know where I'm going. How could I lead others?" I love that part. In Zhivago, I really like the snow and the Russian palace in the bright sunlight, and Rod Steiger. In "A Man and a Woman," I love the car scenes and always want to drive fast after I watch it.

So there you have it. Three movies that are worth your time when you're trying to escape the Summer sun or a rainy day. Or in case you've watched all 365 of Scott's.