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20. Garde à vue (international title is either The Inquisitor or The Grilling) (1981) I don’t know if you guys ever heard of this French film, or are familiar with Lino Ventura (Army of Shadows, The Sicilian Clan) and Michel Serrault (The Birdcage, Assassin(s)), two of the very best French actors, ...

Yeah, Christopher Lloyd's Judge was the cause of so many nightmares when I was a kid !

#21 Boosh: The Killer (1989) That's a good one. John Woo's films don't age that well, but it's still a Hong Kong movie classic. I considered it. JohnErle: Body Heat (1981): I'm not sure I've seen this one. six:My Left Foot (1989) Such a long time since I saw it. Powerful film. I should have picked i...

21. Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) Robert Zemeckis’ film could be just another nostalgic memory from childhood. A film I love because I watched it over and over again when I was a kid, and I did. But Roger Rabbit remains a fascinating film even as an adult, because it was visually ambitious and a s...

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Man, France really fucked up by not submitting Anatomy of a Fall for Best International Feature.

Damn right. I don't know what went through the mind of the selecting comittee. What a mistake. France hasnt won in 30 years, and it was the best opportunity to finally win again.

#22 Boosh: Airplane! (1980) Definitely a classic. Haven't watched it in ages, otherwise I might have included it. JohnErle: The Right Stuff (1983) One of the greatest for sure. I discovered it in theaters about 20 years ago, and I have watched it a few times since. Fascinating film. six: Blood Simpl...

22. The Thing (1982) Here’s another one I actually discovered quite recently, 6 or 7 years ago when it was also released restored. Most of you have listed it already so you all know. As a Rio Bravo fan, I’ve always loved Carpenter’s ability to remake this film one way or another, over and over agai...

#23 Boosh: RoboCop (1987) I love Verhoeven, but strangely I've never really been a fan of Robocop. But I realize I haven't seen it in a very, very long time. I should give it another go. JohnErle: The Naked Gun: From the Files of the Police Squad! (1988) I used to love The Naked Gun when I was a kid...

23. Do The Right Thing (1989) I have actually taken quite a few years to finally discover Spike Lee’s film. It was rereleased here restored 5 years ago, and that’s when I finally saw it, on the big screen. Beyond how influential it has been, and how strongly political and intelligent it is, it’s a ...

#24 Boosh: Glory (1989) I've only seen Glory once when I was a teen on VHS. I remember liking it, but it was a long time ago. JohnErle: Ran (1985) Like I said earlier, I need to revisit Kurosawa's 80's films. six: Withnail and I (1987) Never seen it, and it's barely heard of here in France. I've onl...

24. Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) Some films should be classics but are overlooked or considered minor in the filmography of a great director. Peggy Sue is one of those. Kathleen Turner plays a 40-something 1980’s woman who suddenly wakes up in 1960 and gets to relive her senior high school year. A ...

Standings (up until January 7) Positions are the same as last week. Of note, Trolls Band Together just crossed $100M, which means Spectre now has 4 films above that line, along with The Little Mermaid, Five Nights at Freddy’s and Wonka. But Tranny has a strong shot at joining him in that club. Wall...

#25 Boosh: Labyrinth (1986) I've never seen it ! JohnErle: When Harry Met Sally... (1989) I have great memories of it. I really need to rewatch it. It definitely is not your typical romcom. Last time I saw it I was probably 20 or something, but now I'm 42, I'm sure the film would speak to me more. s...

25. My Neighbor Totoro (1988) The trace of Miyazaki’s cinema is immense, probably the greatest film director in animation, where studios are too often bigger than the filmmakers behind the films. The Boy and the Heron turned out to be my favorite Miyzazaki film since Howl’s Moving Castle, while I t...

I've never read the book, but I'm noting it's worth it.