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If we were doing a Sight & Sound poll of filmmakers and critics from all over the world, I would agree with you, but in this small group of mostly young people who are interested in predicting which films will dominate at the domestic box office, I suspect that most of the people who would take part...

I think a 70s list would be nearly as predictable, especially at the top. I'd wager that our collective top 10 would include most, if not all of these films: The Godfather 1 & 2 Star Wars Jaws Chinatown The French Connection The Exorcist Rocky Close Encounters A Clockwork Orange Alien Taxi Driver Th...

This must be the least diverse list we've ever done. If we do a horror one next year, I'm going to make sure I dive deep into Guatamalian folk horror before compiling my list A Guatemalan would probably look at your list and think the choices were pretty obvious. This 80s countdown has the narrowes...

If some eager beaver wanted to do a weighted, cumulative list after we're done, The Shining would be very near the top. as it should be, though I suspect the only decent Star Wars sequel will make a strong comeback after the #1s are revealed. Maybe next October we should do a horror countdown to see...

Dude, Where's My Fitzcarraldo? – While I generally prefer Herzog memes to Herzog films, I was sort of curious about this one because the premise sounds like something Terry Gilliam would do, but if he did the cinematography would be a lot more compelling than that clip you showed. The rest are all r...

I'll take the 21st, but like Six I'm fine with switching if anyone really needs that day some reason.

Last Temptation Of Jeebus – I saw it once. I thought it was one of the least interesting Scorsese films I've ever seen. The King Of Comedy – I could have sworn you hated this movie. I must be thinking of someone else. I agree it's an underrated Scorsese effort. My only beef is the casting of Jerry L...

I think all we have is the top 100 of all time we did ages ago. When I first suggested this list I proposed pulling his picks from that countdown so he could be with us in spirit, but then I forgot about that. If anyone wanted to copy and paste from that list he had at least 30 there, but none in hi...

Commenting at this point in the countdown is a bit like listening to an Oldies station and trying to find a fresh take on Start Me Up or Red, Red Wine. Fewer movies were made in the 80s than today, and many of them are largely forgotten by younger generations, so its hardly surprising to see so many...

Cinema Paradiso – I probably saw it back in the day, but it's been so long I can't judge the film. Ghostbusters & E.T. - It was only a matter of time before these showed up. They just don't make universally beloved blockbusters like these any more. E.T. was the first movie I ever saw twice in a movi...

Blade Runner - What kind of film studies class would show the Theatrical Cut of Blade Runner? Did they also show the happy ending cut of Brazil and a colourized version of Citizen Kane? Tranny should ask for his money back. I didn't think the theatrical release was even available anymore, expect may...

Apart from mine, all of todays picks have either appeared before or will undoubtedly appear again, so I'll take a break from commenting today, apart from saying that Doctor Sleep was one of the most excruciating experiences I've ever had in a movie theatre.

Die Hard – It's a classic, but my tastes skew more towards cult classics. Mississippi Burning – An intense, powerful film that I considered for my list, but it's been a while since I've seen it. It's another honourable mention I can scratch off my list. Empire – It was all downhill for Star Wars aft...

I've talked about Brazil & Spinal Tap already, so on to the rest. The Verdict – I only saw it once, but I thought it was terrific. I definitely should re-watch it. Akira – I only saw it once and I wasn't impressed. I was probably too old for it when I finally saw it. If I'd seen it in my teens I pro...

Aliens – I like it, but not enough to list it. Das Boot – I never did watch this, but I really should. I love a good submarine movie, and by all accounts this is one of the best. This Is Spinal Tap – This was one of the last cuts from my list, and I already regret it. I knew someone else would pick ...