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12. The Untouchables (1987) Funny how sometimes, a director makes a film for a studio, and it has everything on the paper to be flat and conventional, but it never is. De Palma isn’t a fan of his Untouchables, and yet rarely has a period crime film looked so good, featured so many classic sequences...

Standings (up until January 28) Another slow week as, in a shocking turn of events, Miller’s Girl’s release didn’t send me to the Moon. Next weekend, at last a film will bring in some cash… although it’s for Tranny so it won’t make much of a difference in the standings. 1. Trannyspeare - $1,227,369...

13. The Shining (1980)
Kubrick made two films in the 1980’s, and the two of them are here. Probably the most accessible film by Kubrick, but it’s a filmmaking masterclass I’ve been enjoying watching for the last 25 years.

#14 Boosh: Die Hard (1988) Often copied, never matched. John: An American Werewolf in London (1981) I haven't seen it since I was 14 or something, I liked it in my teens. Ron: Mississippi Burning (1988) A film with a strong subject, well-made, with great actors. I like it. six: The Empire Strikes Ba...

#15 Boosh: Brazil (1985) Too long since I last saw it, but great film. John: The Thing (1982) Featured in my list, a classic. Ron: The Verdict (1982) I know I saw it, I remember a very clasical film, but it's been a while, I may remember wrong. six: Akira (1988) Here's another one I've been meaning ...

#16 Boosh: Aliens (1986) Very efficient sequel, even though it's far behind the original for me. John: The Living Daylights (1987) Never expected the Dalton 007 films to be so popular in this countdown. Ron: Das Boot (1981) Never seen it unfortunately. six: This is Spinal Tap (1984) Never seen it ei...

Sorry, last few days have been a been difficult, I'm getting back to it. 14. The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) Woody Allen has one of the most prolific and fascinating careers. Some of his films are forgettable, but many are thrilling, or riveting, or charming. The Purple Rose of Cairo is one of those...

I've been patiently waiting for the good opportunity to use my #1 spot on the WW for weeks.
Now is the time. I''ll grab MONKEY MAN, drop Brothers for it.

15. The Killing Fields (1984) One of the first films I cited in this countdown was Steven Spielberg’s Empire of the Sun. I wrote how I love those old-school Hollywood epic stories about survival in the face of danger. The Killing Fields is one of the greatest films made in the genre. A poignant sto...

Standings (up until January 21) Everybody stays put this week. Screen is getting closer to Spectre thanks to Mean Girls, and Six closer to me thanks to The Beekeeper. 1. Trannyspeare - $1,217,907,274 (4 films - Night Swim, Migration, Hunger Games, Barbie) 2. Spectrespeare - $875,930,980 (2 films - ...

16. Tandem (1987) Patrice Leconte is one of the most prolific French directors. You may have seen or heard of The Hairdresser’s Husband, Ridicule or The Girl on the Bridge, just to name a few of his most beloved films. But Leconte was identified as a comedy director (some excellent, some forgettabl...

transformers2 wrote: ↑

January 22nd, 2024, 5:48 pm

I'm truly flattered. Best of luck with all of Patrick Swayze's throat-ripping, small town bar-defending hijinks.

Sounds like a fun program.

numbersix wrote: ↑

January 22nd, 2024, 4:23 pm

Two surprisingly mainstream films from you, Chien

The 1980's is the most mainstream decade of my film tastes. Any other decade is more arthouse.
Half of my Top 10 will be mainstream I think.

#17 Boosh: Evil Dead II (1987) Pretty sure I've only seen the first one. JohnErle: Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Never seen it. Ron: Platoon (1986) Haven't seen it in a long time but I loved it, one of Stone's best. six: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) When you open the movie dictionary lo...

#18 Boosh: Paris, Texas (1984) There are Wenders films I really love, but Paris, Texas bored the hell out of me. I had given it another try 6 or 7 years ago, in theaters, to watch it in the best conditions, but it still bored me to death. JohnErle: Dragonslayer (1981) I've honestly never heard about...