Wow, I thought I was a fairly sophisticated guy, but I must really be an asshole; I've seen most of the films hated by the OP and enjoyed most of them.

Disclaimer: saw more of them on TV than in theaters. I suppose that helps enhance one's enjoyment when there's no possibility of regretting having spent way-too-much on a ticket.

Well, each to his own, no accounting for taste, etc., etc. Far be it for me to criticize anyone's else's aesthetic taste...BUT:

Someone went out of their way to tell us how much he/she HATED "The Misfits"!!?!?!?

One of the greatest films ever to come out of Hollywood!!:

~ Shot in black and white in 1960-61, many years after virtually ALL non-documentary films used color exclusively;
~ Directed by the great John Huston;
~ Screenplay by the even greater dramatist Arthur Miller (not enough snob appeal for you there?);
~ Final screen appearance before his death by the great Clark Gable;
~ Final screen appearance before her death by the great Marilyn Monroe
~ Terrific supporting performances by Montgomery Clift, Eli Wallach, and Thelma Ritter...

Gable was very ill, missed some days during filming (although you really can't tell by his performance ~ musta taken some guts), so it was no surprise thast he passed away soon after wrapping the project. Marilyn's passing, on the other hand, was much more untimely and came as a shock to millions.

What's not to like??!?!!?

I watch this movie every time I get a chance, which is several times a year since Turner Classic Movies keeps it in "heavy rotation."