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Shryke - Bruce Almighty
I love Jim Carrey, he is a genius of physical comedy, but he has done some bad, or at least disappointing films throughout his career, and the films he made with Tom Shadyac are definitely in the bunch. The concept is great, but like many comedies, there is nothing beyond the concept. Who could have believed that the sequel with Carell would be even worse ?
Surfer - Peeping Tom
At first when I read the title, I thought I had never seen that film, but what I saw in the trailer looks familiar. I think I have seen this one on TV a few years back, but don't really remember it. I'm not a huge connaisseur or amateur of Powell, I haven't seen much of his work, but I usually like it. But the fact I don't really remember this film makes me wonder.
greenarrow - 12 angry men
Good film. Very good film. Not Lumet's best, but the tension is remarkable, the interpretations are fine, and some of the lines are classics to me. Good choice arrow.
transformers - Airplane !
I haven't seen this one since childhood I think. And mostly because over the time I've discovered spoofs are not really my cup of tea, except for a few ones. Airplane certainly was fun, but I don't feel the desire to check it again.
englishozzy - Iron Man
Favreau surely surprised me with this one. I really wasn't expecting anything from Iron Man, and I was really pleasantly surprised. It was a whole lot of fun. Too bad the sequel was so bad.
Ron B - Brick
Like I've already said, Brick deserves the love it gets. It's really one of those indie gems that needs to be seen. Clever, fascinating, original. It's a wonderful hommage to noir films, and completely original on its own.
Buscemi - Inception
I love it. I absolutely loved Inception, and it's probably gonna end up high on my favourite American films of 2010, but it's way too soon for me to make it appear on such a list. But I understand your love for it. I've seen it twice in theaters, and loved it at least as much the second time.
Six - A woman under influence
Cassavetes is one of my biggest flaws as a cinephile. I've barely seen anything of his, what a shame. I've seen bits of "A woman under influence" when I was a teen, and barely remember anything of it. I really need to give Cassavetes the attention he deserves one of these days.
Banks - Grease
Wow. Wow. Grease ? Really ? What can I say ? Nothing much. Not my kind of musical. I've seen it a couple of times, but really, not my kind.
Barca - Lord of War
Andrew Niccol is a very interesting filmmaker and screenwriter. Gattaca and Truman Show are up there, but I also really like Simone and Lord of War. Lord of War is not as great as the first two mentionned, but despite its flaws, the first of which being the character of Ethan Hawke who should have been given much more presence in the screenplay, it's a good film. Had Niccol developped the cop / gangster relationship between Cage and Hawke, the film would have been much better.
Geezer - Benjamin Button
It was one of my 3 favourite films of 2009 if I remember correctly. Fincher is really affriming himself as one of the very best directors working today. Button is one of the best film there is that deals with our relationship with time and death. It's an amazing film on every level.
JohnL - Joe Dirt
Never seen this one, and have no intention to...
Leestu - Europa Europa
Haven't seen this one either. Holland's films never really attract me.
W - Aladdin
Great Disney as I said when Shryke mentionned it.
Geezer, best film this round for you !
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Shrykespeare: Bruce Almighty (2003) – I didn't mind this, well, at least it was a hell of a lot better than the sequel. Carrey is decent, one of his better performances for me, but as has been said already Steve Carrell stole the show. Jennifer Aniston can't really act though so it was hard to watch pretty much any scene with her in though so that dampened my opinion on the movie. Overall though, a nice concept which was mostly realised. (6/10)
silversurfer: Peeping Tom (1960) - I wasn't expecting many people to have watched this before, it's a slightly notorious movie due to its censorship, but other than that unless if you are a fan of Michael Powell's and British cinema during the 1960s, it's quite an obscure movie I guess. however, it's so daring (as so many of Powell's movie's were), that it really would be a fascinating watch for anybody. And in response to six's comments, I have watched this movie at least 10 times (and I'll be watching it for the first time on the big screen in a couple of weeks, I'm very excited!) and each viewing is almost like what i expect it would be like to be a voyeur, you know there's something wrong about it, but at the same time it is mesmerizing and you find yourself drawn into the movie and Powell's mind. Anybody looking to find who influenced the likes of Hitchcock and Kubrick in terms of imagery would be hard pushed to find a better movie than this.
thegreenarrow: 12 Angry Men (1957) – Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Absolutely edge of your seat affair, with fantastic performances all round and a plot which doesn't consist of much but keeps you spellbound the entire length of the feature. And six, I find it hard to believe it took a movie for you to be convinced that justice is anything other than who is best at arguing! We grow up in this environment where spin controls everything and whoever is most popular usually gets their way. So it's not that hard to believe that a movie will play on this theme. (10/10)
transformers: Airplane! (1980) - To be honest I've only watched it a couple of times, and as I mentioned with Young Frankenstein, I just don't really enjoy that many spoofs. They have their moments, in which they can be hilariously funny, but overall I could count on one hand how many I have really enjoyed over the years (two of which are on my top 100 though, so I guess if they are good I really like them!). This one is okay from what I remember, maybe I need to give it another go as it's been a good ten years since I last watched it. (6/10)
englishozzy: Iron Man (2008) - I dunno, maybe it's just me but Iron Man was not one of my favourite comic movies, not even in 2008. That year had Hellboy 2, The Incredible Hulk and TDK which I enjoyed better. However, RDJ is quite possibly the best pick for a character Marvel have made, he totally personifies Tony Stark and is a joy to watch in every scene. However, as six mentioned the final battle felt a little like an anti-climax. Having said that its a hell of a lot better than IM2, which after the hype fell a little flat and was far too bloated with characters and stupid scenes (the DJ scene anybody?). Fun overall though, and no surprise to see it make a top 100. (7.5/10)
Ron Burgundy: Brick (2005) - Great to see someone else appreciate this as much as me, and i get where you are coming from regarding it's non linear aspect. It's not really non-linear storytelling, more a cryptic plot which slowly reveals a little more scene by scene, much like all classic noir did. Rian was obviously inspired by the likes of The Maltese Falcon and he grasped how to translate that to a high school setting perfectly. And regarding The Brothers Bloom, I felt Rian went for a different spin on a classic genre in that too, adding a little more humour to it though than he utilised in Brick. It was still highly enjoyable though and one of my favourite movies of that year. (10/10)
Buscemi: Inception (2010) - Well I'm not going to repeat my thoughts on movies which make your top 100 after such a short space of time again, so I'll just go on to say that I thought the movie was good. It was thought provoking, and interesting concept for a movie and largely well acted. I think there were a few too many characters which impacted on their developement a little, but that was made up for with some brilliant special effects. I'll need to give it another couple of watches to truly appreciate it, however. Interesting that six brings up some of the master directors of movies which specialise in dream scenarios, considering over the weekend I watched Lynch's Eraserhead for the first time, a movie which at first baffled me. I spent the night thinking about it (I do that a lot... I don't get much sleep) and watched some parts again and I came to a better understanding of it, it seemed to be a movie which really examinded the sub conscious where a guy dealing with the prospect of fatherhood creates mansfestations within his mind as a means to deal with the responsibility (such as viewing his child as a hediously deformed monster). Anyway, i digress, given a couple more viewings hopefully I appreciate Inception as much as some of you, but for the moment it's just good for me. (8/10)
Chienfantome: La meglio gioventu (The Best of Youth) (2003) – I've actually never heard of this, but it sounds fascinating. Adding it to my must see list as we speak. (N/A)
numbersix: A Woman Under The Influence (1974)
Banks: Grease (1978) -
BarcaRulz: Lord of War (2005) -
Geezer: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) -
JohnL : Joe Dirt (2001) -
leestu: Europa Europa (1990) –
W: Aladdin (1992) - Same as before, still don't like it. (4/10)
To be continued...
silversurfer: Peeping Tom (1960) - I wasn't expecting many people to have watched this before, it's a slightly notorious movie due to its censorship, but other than that unless if you are a fan of Michael Powell's and British cinema during the 1960s, it's quite an obscure movie I guess. however, it's so daring (as so many of Powell's movie's were), that it really would be a fascinating watch for anybody. And in response to six's comments, I have watched this movie at least 10 times (and I'll be watching it for the first time on the big screen in a couple of weeks, I'm very excited!) and each viewing is almost like what i expect it would be like to be a voyeur, you know there's something wrong about it, but at the same time it is mesmerizing and you find yourself drawn into the movie and Powell's mind. Anybody looking to find who influenced the likes of Hitchcock and Kubrick in terms of imagery would be hard pushed to find a better movie than this.
thegreenarrow: 12 Angry Men (1957) – Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Absolutely edge of your seat affair, with fantastic performances all round and a plot which doesn't consist of much but keeps you spellbound the entire length of the feature. And six, I find it hard to believe it took a movie for you to be convinced that justice is anything other than who is best at arguing! We grow up in this environment where spin controls everything and whoever is most popular usually gets their way. So it's not that hard to believe that a movie will play on this theme. (10/10)
transformers: Airplane! (1980) - To be honest I've only watched it a couple of times, and as I mentioned with Young Frankenstein, I just don't really enjoy that many spoofs. They have their moments, in which they can be hilariously funny, but overall I could count on one hand how many I have really enjoyed over the years (two of which are on my top 100 though, so I guess if they are good I really like them!). This one is okay from what I remember, maybe I need to give it another go as it's been a good ten years since I last watched it. (6/10)
englishozzy: Iron Man (2008) - I dunno, maybe it's just me but Iron Man was not one of my favourite comic movies, not even in 2008. That year had Hellboy 2, The Incredible Hulk and TDK which I enjoyed better. However, RDJ is quite possibly the best pick for a character Marvel have made, he totally personifies Tony Stark and is a joy to watch in every scene. However, as six mentioned the final battle felt a little like an anti-climax. Having said that its a hell of a lot better than IM2, which after the hype fell a little flat and was far too bloated with characters and stupid scenes (the DJ scene anybody?). Fun overall though, and no surprise to see it make a top 100. (7.5/10)
Ron Burgundy: Brick (2005) - Great to see someone else appreciate this as much as me, and i get where you are coming from regarding it's non linear aspect. It's not really non-linear storytelling, more a cryptic plot which slowly reveals a little more scene by scene, much like all classic noir did. Rian was obviously inspired by the likes of The Maltese Falcon and he grasped how to translate that to a high school setting perfectly. And regarding The Brothers Bloom, I felt Rian went for a different spin on a classic genre in that too, adding a little more humour to it though than he utilised in Brick. It was still highly enjoyable though and one of my favourite movies of that year. (10/10)
Buscemi: Inception (2010) - Well I'm not going to repeat my thoughts on movies which make your top 100 after such a short space of time again, so I'll just go on to say that I thought the movie was good. It was thought provoking, and interesting concept for a movie and largely well acted. I think there were a few too many characters which impacted on their developement a little, but that was made up for with some brilliant special effects. I'll need to give it another couple of watches to truly appreciate it, however. Interesting that six brings up some of the master directors of movies which specialise in dream scenarios, considering over the weekend I watched Lynch's Eraserhead for the first time, a movie which at first baffled me. I spent the night thinking about it (I do that a lot... I don't get much sleep) and watched some parts again and I came to a better understanding of it, it seemed to be a movie which really examinded the sub conscious where a guy dealing with the prospect of fatherhood creates mansfestations within his mind as a means to deal with the responsibility (such as viewing his child as a hediously deformed monster). Anyway, i digress, given a couple more viewings hopefully I appreciate Inception as much as some of you, but for the moment it's just good for me. (8/10)
Chienfantome: La meglio gioventu (The Best of Youth) (2003) – I've actually never heard of this, but it sounds fascinating. Adding it to my must see list as we speak. (N/A)
numbersix: A Woman Under The Influence (1974)
Banks: Grease (1978) -
BarcaRulz: Lord of War (2005) -
Geezer: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) -
JohnL : Joe Dirt (2001) -
leestu: Europa Europa (1990) –
W: Aladdin (1992) - Same as before, still don't like it. (4/10)
To be continued...
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Well, it was only a matter of time before two of you picked the same flick on the same day.
MOVIE #94
Shrykespeare
L.A. Confidential (1997) – Director: Curtis Hanson; starring Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, Guy Pearce and Kim Basinger. It takes a good half hour to get going, but once it does, it grabs hard and doesn’t let go. This story of three completely different cops uniting to solve a multiple homicide, set against the backdrop of 1950’s Hollywood, earned an Oscar for Basinger and, for me, really put Crowe on the map as a terrific dramatic actor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT7aFLAS4ZI
silversurfer
Requiem For A Dream (2000) - Director: Darren Aronofsky; starring Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Ellen Burstyn and Marlon Wayans. It's weird how a movie which at times is very difficult to watch due to it's subject matter can make it onto my top 100 list. However, I think that ultimately this is a movie which rewards those willing to immerse themselves within Aronofsky's vision of the harrowing effects of addiction. Visually its one of the most stylish movies I've ever witnessed, with its sharp, quick cut editing creating an almost nightmarish atmosphere, and backed up by Clint Mansell's now infamously haunting score. Add to that probably the career best performance of each of the cast members and what I think results is one of the most defining movies of the new century which will be remembered well into the next few decades.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgo3Hb5vWLE
thegreenarrow
Oldboy (2003) – Director: Chan-Wook Park; starring Min-Sik Choi and Ji-tae Yu. Basically, within two minutes of watching this I knew I was watching something special. Majorly twisting plot with a killer ending.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLn1y9v6yno
transformers
Meet The Parents (2000) - Director: Jay Roach; starring Ben Stiller,Robert DeNiro and Teri Polo. Meet The Parents is a special comedy. The concept is great, meeting your future in-laws for the first time and the dad is an ex-CIA agent? That's comedy gold right there. Throughout its duration, there are plenty of priceless comedy scenarios. Ben Stiller hits the nail right on the head as Gaylord Focker and they couldn’t have picked anyone better to play Jack Byrnes than Robert DeNiro.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82fJHZsLRco
englishozzy
Independence Day (1996) - Director: Roland Emmerich; starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell and Randy Quaid. A film that used to be so much higher on my list, for sure it is just a popcorn flick with no real substance or plausibility (we executed the aliens with a giant computer virus WTF??), but for all its flaws I cant help but enjoy this movie. Whether it be Will Smith, who is my second favourite actor, or just it being 145 minutes of pure unadulterated action with lots of explosions. But be warned: this is the sort of movie that has to be played on a BIG screen with your surround sound pumping in full HD.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZZvtQtdbzM
Ron Burgundy
Gettin’ Square (2003) - Director: Jonathan Teplitzky; starring Sam Worthington, Timothy Spall and David Wenham. This little Aussie gem lands at no. 94 on my list, it will probably get a little more notice now than it did when it first came out as 2 of the main actors in the film are now on most people’s radars; David Wenham and Sam Worthington. The film starts off slow, but gathers pace and builds right up to the end. Wenham plays his role great as the dole bludger (guy without job: think Jay and Silent Bob minus the weed plus Aussie accent) and Worthington shows his lead talents.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur9CmcJEkzM
Buscemi
The Diving Bell and The Butterfly (2007) - Director: Julian Schnabel; starring Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner and Marie-Jozee Croze. Based on the life of photographer Jean-Dominique Bauby, this film is one of the most heartbreaking but inspirational films ever made. It is a sad film but it also tells us to never give up, even if we are stuck in the same place forever. Amalric not getting an Oscar nomination for this has to be one of the biggest snubs in recent memory.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G69Zh7YIg8c
Chienfantome
Zodiac (2007) – Director: David Fincher; starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr. The greatness of David Fincher is beginning to get to me. This is one director I really, really want to see his films more and more. I need to see Se7en again. I need to see The Game again. I need to see Fight Club again. Zodiac is clearly his great masterpiece. It’s almost perfect in its genre. It was my favourite film of 2007. It is a film so dense, so rich, so full of details, so mastered, I admire every bit of it. It scares me too. That scene in the basement, pfiouuuuuuu, so chilling. Ben Button and Social Network are certainly confirming Fincher as one of the most talented American filmmakers working today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flSl1eONbz0
numbersix
The Shining (1980) - Director: Stanley Kubrick; starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd. I don’t normally like horror films, but in some ways this isn’t really a horror film. In fact, Stephen King didn’t like this movie when he first saw it because Kubrick made it more psychological. There are many reasons to like this film, from Jack Nicholson’s definitive performance to the ingenious use of Steadi-cam (best demonstrated in the clip below) to create dream-like effect, or even the deeply unsettling score. But for me I like the film because it’s about frustration, and particularly the frustration of trying to be a husband and a Dad. Jack’s writer’s block accentuates this to such an extent that he snaps and becomes a misogynist and a murderer (I almost prefer the original 140-minute cut because it focuses a little more on the former). Kubrick distilled the best themes from the book and made it into an adaptation that functions entirely by itself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t60oY0TbTU
Banks
O (2001) - Director: Tim Blake Nelson; starring Mekhi Phifer, Julia Stiles, and Josh Hartnett. My favorite adaptation of any Shakespeare story, this is another that takes one of his plays and sets it in modern day high school. Having never read Othello, I’m not sure how close to the material they stick, but they do make a damn good drama, filled with great acting, emotion, and nice plot twists. One of my favorite endings ever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-IxQxkgHQo
BarcaRulz
A Fish Called Wanda (1988) - Director: Charles Crichton; starring John Cleese, Jamie Lee-Curtis, Kevin Kline, and Michael Palin. As you can see the comedy/crime genre is amongst my favorites. This movie has to be up there with the best in that regard as it is screwball comedy at its finest. Strong and funny performances all around, with Kevin Kline especially stepping up with some memorable scenes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqAJUlSRCwo
Geezer
Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) - Director: Dominic Sena; starring Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie and Giovanni Ribisi. I might catch shit for this, hell its almost a guarantee, but damn it, I love this movie. Awesome cars, awesome attitude, Nic Cage actually being awesome, and some sweet action sequences and hilarious dialogue. Everything I want in a popcorn movie. Every time this is on TV I watch it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6AyAM1buQ8
JohnL
Anvil: The Story of Anvil (2008) - Sacha Gervasi; starring the band Anvil. “Let's show the world that they're wrong” (Steve “Lips” Kudlow). This documentary told the story of a band that has been together for over 25 years and had had times of success but never made it big. The film chronicles their struggle to make it and their never give up, never say die attitude. It's truly inspiring and honestly brought tears to my eyes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF4H8lB2Y_o
leestu
Purple Rain (1984) – Director: Albert Magnoli; starring Prince, Morris Day and Appollonia. One of my favourite albums as a movie, combining my two loves. The first of many musically-based movies on my list (apart from Amadeus in the “10 that missed out” part). I admit there is no reason to watch this if you are not a Prince fan but as a 15 year old who was I will always have a fond nostalgia for this movie.
http://www.matttrailer.com/purple_rain_1984
W
The Shining (1980) - Director: Stanley Kubrick; starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall. There certainly crazy Jack, but this is psychotic Jack. This is literally one of the greatest horror films ever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7JB68sLGY8
MOVIE #94
Shrykespeare
L.A. Confidential (1997) – Director: Curtis Hanson; starring Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, Guy Pearce and Kim Basinger. It takes a good half hour to get going, but once it does, it grabs hard and doesn’t let go. This story of three completely different cops uniting to solve a multiple homicide, set against the backdrop of 1950’s Hollywood, earned an Oscar for Basinger and, for me, really put Crowe on the map as a terrific dramatic actor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT7aFLAS4ZI
silversurfer
Requiem For A Dream (2000) - Director: Darren Aronofsky; starring Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Ellen Burstyn and Marlon Wayans. It's weird how a movie which at times is very difficult to watch due to it's subject matter can make it onto my top 100 list. However, I think that ultimately this is a movie which rewards those willing to immerse themselves within Aronofsky's vision of the harrowing effects of addiction. Visually its one of the most stylish movies I've ever witnessed, with its sharp, quick cut editing creating an almost nightmarish atmosphere, and backed up by Clint Mansell's now infamously haunting score. Add to that probably the career best performance of each of the cast members and what I think results is one of the most defining movies of the new century which will be remembered well into the next few decades.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgo3Hb5vWLE
thegreenarrow
Oldboy (2003) – Director: Chan-Wook Park; starring Min-Sik Choi and Ji-tae Yu. Basically, within two minutes of watching this I knew I was watching something special. Majorly twisting plot with a killer ending.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLn1y9v6yno
transformers
Meet The Parents (2000) - Director: Jay Roach; starring Ben Stiller,Robert DeNiro and Teri Polo. Meet The Parents is a special comedy. The concept is great, meeting your future in-laws for the first time and the dad is an ex-CIA agent? That's comedy gold right there. Throughout its duration, there are plenty of priceless comedy scenarios. Ben Stiller hits the nail right on the head as Gaylord Focker and they couldn’t have picked anyone better to play Jack Byrnes than Robert DeNiro.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82fJHZsLRco
englishozzy
Independence Day (1996) - Director: Roland Emmerich; starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell and Randy Quaid. A film that used to be so much higher on my list, for sure it is just a popcorn flick with no real substance or plausibility (we executed the aliens with a giant computer virus WTF??), but for all its flaws I cant help but enjoy this movie. Whether it be Will Smith, who is my second favourite actor, or just it being 145 minutes of pure unadulterated action with lots of explosions. But be warned: this is the sort of movie that has to be played on a BIG screen with your surround sound pumping in full HD.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZZvtQtdbzM
Ron Burgundy
Gettin’ Square (2003) - Director: Jonathan Teplitzky; starring Sam Worthington, Timothy Spall and David Wenham. This little Aussie gem lands at no. 94 on my list, it will probably get a little more notice now than it did when it first came out as 2 of the main actors in the film are now on most people’s radars; David Wenham and Sam Worthington. The film starts off slow, but gathers pace and builds right up to the end. Wenham plays his role great as the dole bludger (guy without job: think Jay and Silent Bob minus the weed plus Aussie accent) and Worthington shows his lead talents.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur9CmcJEkzM
Buscemi
The Diving Bell and The Butterfly (2007) - Director: Julian Schnabel; starring Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner and Marie-Jozee Croze. Based on the life of photographer Jean-Dominique Bauby, this film is one of the most heartbreaking but inspirational films ever made. It is a sad film but it also tells us to never give up, even if we are stuck in the same place forever. Amalric not getting an Oscar nomination for this has to be one of the biggest snubs in recent memory.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G69Zh7YIg8c
Chienfantome
Zodiac (2007) – Director: David Fincher; starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr. The greatness of David Fincher is beginning to get to me. This is one director I really, really want to see his films more and more. I need to see Se7en again. I need to see The Game again. I need to see Fight Club again. Zodiac is clearly his great masterpiece. It’s almost perfect in its genre. It was my favourite film of 2007. It is a film so dense, so rich, so full of details, so mastered, I admire every bit of it. It scares me too. That scene in the basement, pfiouuuuuuu, so chilling. Ben Button and Social Network are certainly confirming Fincher as one of the most talented American filmmakers working today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flSl1eONbz0
numbersix
The Shining (1980) - Director: Stanley Kubrick; starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd. I don’t normally like horror films, but in some ways this isn’t really a horror film. In fact, Stephen King didn’t like this movie when he first saw it because Kubrick made it more psychological. There are many reasons to like this film, from Jack Nicholson’s definitive performance to the ingenious use of Steadi-cam (best demonstrated in the clip below) to create dream-like effect, or even the deeply unsettling score. But for me I like the film because it’s about frustration, and particularly the frustration of trying to be a husband and a Dad. Jack’s writer’s block accentuates this to such an extent that he snaps and becomes a misogynist and a murderer (I almost prefer the original 140-minute cut because it focuses a little more on the former). Kubrick distilled the best themes from the book and made it into an adaptation that functions entirely by itself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t60oY0TbTU
Banks
O (2001) - Director: Tim Blake Nelson; starring Mekhi Phifer, Julia Stiles, and Josh Hartnett. My favorite adaptation of any Shakespeare story, this is another that takes one of his plays and sets it in modern day high school. Having never read Othello, I’m not sure how close to the material they stick, but they do make a damn good drama, filled with great acting, emotion, and nice plot twists. One of my favorite endings ever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-IxQxkgHQo
BarcaRulz
A Fish Called Wanda (1988) - Director: Charles Crichton; starring John Cleese, Jamie Lee-Curtis, Kevin Kline, and Michael Palin. As you can see the comedy/crime genre is amongst my favorites. This movie has to be up there with the best in that regard as it is screwball comedy at its finest. Strong and funny performances all around, with Kevin Kline especially stepping up with some memorable scenes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqAJUlSRCwo
Geezer
Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) - Director: Dominic Sena; starring Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie and Giovanni Ribisi. I might catch shit for this, hell its almost a guarantee, but damn it, I love this movie. Awesome cars, awesome attitude, Nic Cage actually being awesome, and some sweet action sequences and hilarious dialogue. Everything I want in a popcorn movie. Every time this is on TV I watch it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6AyAM1buQ8
JohnL
Anvil: The Story of Anvil (2008) - Sacha Gervasi; starring the band Anvil. “Let's show the world that they're wrong” (Steve “Lips” Kudlow). This documentary told the story of a band that has been together for over 25 years and had had times of success but never made it big. The film chronicles their struggle to make it and their never give up, never say die attitude. It's truly inspiring and honestly brought tears to my eyes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF4H8lB2Y_o
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Purple Rain (1984) – Director: Albert Magnoli; starring Prince, Morris Day and Appollonia. One of my favourite albums as a movie, combining my two loves. The first of many musically-based movies on my list (apart from Amadeus in the “10 that missed out” part). I admit there is no reason to watch this if you are not a Prince fan but as a 15 year old who was I will always have a fond nostalgia for this movie.
http://www.matttrailer.com/purple_rain_1984
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The Shining (1980) - Director: Stanley Kubrick; starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall. There certainly crazy Jack, but this is psychotic Jack. This is literally one of the greatest horror films ever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7JB68sLGY8
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On Ocean's Eleven: Like some of the others I too was a bit disappointed by this, but I am curious as to wether anybody has watched the original with the Rat Pack. It doesn't take itself seriously and is quite a fun movie with a better ending. Not as superior to the remake as The Taking of Pelham 123 but still worth a watch in my opinion if you get the chance.
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#95 - have to be really quick.
Shryke - Bruce Almighty Good enjoyable movie. Sometimes goes OTT but overall it was fun, and Steve Carrell was brilliant in his cameo appearance. 7/10.
Surfer - Peeping Tom
Have not seen it. NA.
greenarrow - 12 angry men
Excellent pick. Will be on my list much later. Overall this is one of my favorite book/film combo. 10/10.
transformers - Airplane !
Was on my shortlist, but missed out. One of the best spoofs of all time IMO. 9/10.
englishozzy - Iron Man
Very enjoyable, great cast, great acting, and sets up the whole Avengers mega-blockbuster nicely. 8/10.
Ron B - Brick
Has been on my 'to watch' list for a LONG time. Hopefully i'll get to watch it soon. NA.
Buscemi - Inception
Great choice. Don't care how 'new' it is, this film was amazing. Will be coming up on my list later on.
Chienfantome: La meglio gioventu (The Best of Youth)
Another one that has been on my 'to watch' list for a long time. NA.
Six - A woman under influence
Have not seen it, doesn't look like something I would watch either. NA.
Banks - Grease
I enjoy the odd musical, but never would I have thought this would make someones list. 6/10.
Geezer - Benjamin Button
Very nice pick. It was a tad long tbh, but for the most part it was intriguing and gripping. 9/10.
JohnL - Joe Dirt
Not exactly something I enjoyed. 4/10.
Leestu - Europa Europa
Not my favorite in terms of foreign movies, was a little dull in parts too. Still a very good movie though. 8/10.
W - Aladdin
As before; 9/10.
Shryke - Bruce Almighty Good enjoyable movie. Sometimes goes OTT but overall it was fun, and Steve Carrell was brilliant in his cameo appearance. 7/10.
Surfer - Peeping Tom
Have not seen it. NA.
greenarrow - 12 angry men
Excellent pick. Will be on my list much later. Overall this is one of my favorite book/film combo. 10/10.
transformers - Airplane !
Was on my shortlist, but missed out. One of the best spoofs of all time IMO. 9/10.
englishozzy - Iron Man
Very enjoyable, great cast, great acting, and sets up the whole Avengers mega-blockbuster nicely. 8/10.
Ron B - Brick
Has been on my 'to watch' list for a LONG time. Hopefully i'll get to watch it soon. NA.
Buscemi - Inception
Great choice. Don't care how 'new' it is, this film was amazing. Will be coming up on my list later on.
Chienfantome: La meglio gioventu (The Best of Youth)
Another one that has been on my 'to watch' list for a long time. NA.
Six - A woman under influence
Have not seen it, doesn't look like something I would watch either. NA.
Banks - Grease
I enjoy the odd musical, but never would I have thought this would make someones list. 6/10.
Geezer - Benjamin Button
Very nice pick. It was a tad long tbh, but for the most part it was intriguing and gripping. 9/10.
JohnL - Joe Dirt
Not exactly something I enjoyed. 4/10.
Leestu - Europa Europa
Not my favorite in terms of foreign movies, was a little dull in parts too. Still a very good movie though. 8/10.
W - Aladdin
As before; 9/10.
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Shrykespeare: L.A. Confidential (1997) – Probably your best pick so far, Shryke. Great performances all round, especially Crowe. It's a decent attempt at recreating noir, although I much prefer films like Chinatown in which they convey truth as unobtainable by any single individual. The resolution in a film about corruption is a tad too neat (that's Ellroy for you), but it's a good film nevertheless.
silversurfer: Requiem For A Dream (2000) - My least favourite Aronofsky film just proves what an impressive director he is. It's a gut-wrenching movie, part tragedy, part horror. A little on the silly side, but brilliantly realised, especially the segments that convey how addiction affects our perception of time. I convinced a friend of mine to watch it years ago and he did upon returning from a music festival in which he had consumed a lot of intoxicating substances. When I returned home he had watched it and was sitting in the corner of the room, shiverring cold sweats. Now that's visceral film-making.
thegreenarrow: Oldboy (2003) – Great pick, Green Arrow. I remember hearing of this by seeing the trailer and was blown away by the visuals but also the story. When I saw it I was not disappointed. Any film that combines modern revenge thriller with Ancient Greek tragedy, and all set in South Korea, deserves major props.
transformers: Meet The Parents (2000) - The best I can say about this is that it was a pleasant experience. Stiller is likeable as the Everyman, and DeNiro proves he has some comic talent where his dramatic one had dried up. I'd still like the see the original version of the film written by the excellent stand-up Emo Phillips.
englishozzy: Independence Day (1996) - Will Smith's trademark humour made this film far more entertaining that it could have been, so it is enjoyable. Quite like the alien interrogation scene too. Not bad for a load of explosions.
Ron Burgundy: Gettin’ Square (2003) - Hmmm, wasn't enamoured by the trailer. Even though it had the great character actor Timonthy Spall (being intimidating for the first time) it felt like a desperately hip attempt to make an Aussie Guy Ritchie film. And I don't even like Guy Ritchie.
Buscemi: The Diving Bell and The Butterfly (2007) - Well, it almost made my Top 100 so you know I love this movie. Beautiful direction that literally gets inside the head of its subject. Amazing film. I'm looking forward to seeing Miral next month.
Chienfantome: Zodiac (2007) – Don't bother with The Game
. And I totally disagre about The Social Network, that glib, cynical film that thinks it gets this generation but falls flat. So I'm not that convinced about Fincher (especially when he denied the homoeroticism of Fight Club!). Still, I really enjoyed Zodiac. What a great idea to focus not on a seriel killer but on our obsession with such subjects. However, I have to say I didn't like the basement scene... I felt it was a shallow attempt to add drama by inventing a "scary moment" just to keep us interested, when it was already fascinating enough. Great film, and made me read a lot about the Zodiac killer too.
Banks: O (2001) - I really should see this. You see, what annoys me about film adaptation of Shakespeare is that they tend to retain the original dialogue. Only Shakespeare's dialogue was written for a bare stage, so it can be very descriptive and visual. Having a film with Shakespeare's dialogue is like showing you and telling you the same thing. It's redundant. So I feel an adaptation of a Shakespear play should have modern dialogue and just try to recreate the depth of the dialogue without reading it verbatim. However, one thing that worried me about the trailer is that the Iago character played by Josn Harnett seems rather dull. Shakespeare's Iago was one of his best villians, witty and brilliantly deceiving, and Harnett as an actor can barely crack a smile, let alone act. Still, I like the idea of this.
BarcaRulz: A Fish Called Wanda (1988) - It's been a while since I've seen this, but I do remember it as a clever enough comedy.
Geezer: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) - I'd love to give you shit about a film obsessed with the glint of car bonnets, but sadly I've never been able to sit through it. If I ever do, I'll make sure to give you hell about it
JohnL: Anvil: The Story of Anvil (2008) - A wonderful and deeply moving documentary. I'm not a huge fan of metal in general, but I have nothing but respect for a band who just kept playing music. Not because of the fans (because they had 2), or the money (because they had none), but because they just loved playing music. As you say: truly inspiring.
leestu: Purple Rain (1984) – I like some of Prince's music but never enough to buy a record, but having watched the trailer I'm not sure if I could take the film seriously. Just look at those outfits!
W: The Shining (1980) - Nice pick, W, and also nicely placed in your Top 100. An amazing movie. Better than the book, too!
silversurfer: Requiem For A Dream (2000) - My least favourite Aronofsky film just proves what an impressive director he is. It's a gut-wrenching movie, part tragedy, part horror. A little on the silly side, but brilliantly realised, especially the segments that convey how addiction affects our perception of time. I convinced a friend of mine to watch it years ago and he did upon returning from a music festival in which he had consumed a lot of intoxicating substances. When I returned home he had watched it and was sitting in the corner of the room, shiverring cold sweats. Now that's visceral film-making.
thegreenarrow: Oldboy (2003) – Great pick, Green Arrow. I remember hearing of this by seeing the trailer and was blown away by the visuals but also the story. When I saw it I was not disappointed. Any film that combines modern revenge thriller with Ancient Greek tragedy, and all set in South Korea, deserves major props.
transformers: Meet The Parents (2000) - The best I can say about this is that it was a pleasant experience. Stiller is likeable as the Everyman, and DeNiro proves he has some comic talent where his dramatic one had dried up. I'd still like the see the original version of the film written by the excellent stand-up Emo Phillips.
englishozzy: Independence Day (1996) - Will Smith's trademark humour made this film far more entertaining that it could have been, so it is enjoyable. Quite like the alien interrogation scene too. Not bad for a load of explosions.
Ron Burgundy: Gettin’ Square (2003) - Hmmm, wasn't enamoured by the trailer. Even though it had the great character actor Timonthy Spall (being intimidating for the first time) it felt like a desperately hip attempt to make an Aussie Guy Ritchie film. And I don't even like Guy Ritchie.
Buscemi: The Diving Bell and The Butterfly (2007) - Well, it almost made my Top 100 so you know I love this movie. Beautiful direction that literally gets inside the head of its subject. Amazing film. I'm looking forward to seeing Miral next month.
Chienfantome: Zodiac (2007) – Don't bother with The Game
. And I totally disagre about The Social Network, that glib, cynical film that thinks it gets this generation but falls flat. So I'm not that convinced about Fincher (especially when he denied the homoeroticism of Fight Club!). Still, I really enjoyed Zodiac. What a great idea to focus not on a seriel killer but on our obsession with such subjects. However, I have to say I didn't like the basement scene... I felt it was a shallow attempt to add drama by inventing a "scary moment" just to keep us interested, when it was already fascinating enough. Great film, and made me read a lot about the Zodiac killer too. Banks: O (2001) - I really should see this. You see, what annoys me about film adaptation of Shakespeare is that they tend to retain the original dialogue. Only Shakespeare's dialogue was written for a bare stage, so it can be very descriptive and visual. Having a film with Shakespeare's dialogue is like showing you and telling you the same thing. It's redundant. So I feel an adaptation of a Shakespear play should have modern dialogue and just try to recreate the depth of the dialogue without reading it verbatim. However, one thing that worried me about the trailer is that the Iago character played by Josn Harnett seems rather dull. Shakespeare's Iago was one of his best villians, witty and brilliantly deceiving, and Harnett as an actor can barely crack a smile, let alone act. Still, I like the idea of this.
BarcaRulz: A Fish Called Wanda (1988) - It's been a while since I've seen this, but I do remember it as a clever enough comedy.
Geezer: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) - I'd love to give you shit about a film obsessed with the glint of car bonnets, but sadly I've never been able to sit through it. If I ever do, I'll make sure to give you hell about it
JohnL: Anvil: The Story of Anvil (2008) - A wonderful and deeply moving documentary. I'm not a huge fan of metal in general, but I have nothing but respect for a band who just kept playing music. Not because of the fans (because they had 2), or the money (because they had none), but because they just loved playing music. As you say: truly inspiring.
leestu: Purple Rain (1984) – I like some of Prince's music but never enough to buy a record, but having watched the trailer I'm not sure if I could take the film seriously. Just look at those outfits!
W: The Shining (1980) - Nice pick, W, and also nicely placed in your Top 100. An amazing movie. Better than the book, too!
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Treat yourself to an early Christmas present: http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Joh ... cassavetesChienfantome wrote: Six - A woman under influence
Cassavetes is one of my biggest flaws as a cinephile. I've barely seen anything of his, what a shame. I've seen bits of "A woman under influence" when I was a teen, and barely remember anything of it. I really need to give Cassavetes the attention he deserves one of these days.
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Shryke - One of my favourite Carrey movies, a light and breezy film with some decent laughs. 9/10
Tranny - A movie that never gets old and the jokes are still fresh even though i know the punchline. 8/10
Buscemi - My second favourite film of 2010 although the year hasnt finished yet. 9/10
Banks - I recognise what the film did for people when it came out but im afraid im in a different generation and although it did have some catchy tunes it never really did anything for me. 4/10
Geezer - Loved the film, Pitt and Blanchett put in some steller performances. 8/10
W - Hey the first film i have seen from your list is on my own list aswell. 9/10
Shryke - One of my favourite Carrey movies, a light and breezy film with some decent laughs. 9/10
Tranny - A movie that never gets old and the jokes are still fresh even though i know the punchline. 8/10
Buscemi - My second favourite film of 2010 although the year hasnt finished yet. 9/10
Banks - I recognise what the film did for people when it came out but im afraid im in a different generation and although it did have some catchy tunes it never really did anything for me. 4/10
Geezer - Loved the film, Pitt and Blanchett put in some steller performances. 8/10
W - Hey the first film i have seen from your list is on my own list aswell. 9/10
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That would be a good idea indeed, but knowing me, this would be the best way of never seeing the films, actually. I rarely watch DVDs, I've got hundreds of them but rarely watch them. The best way for me to see films is cinema theaters. In Paris you've got films playing everywhere from every period of cinema, and Cassavetes surely is one director whose films are often played in parisian theaters. I'll try to catch them this way. I'll have more chance to see them that way.numbersix wrote:Treat yourself to an early Christmas present: http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Joh ... cassavetesChienfantome wrote: Six - A woman under influence
Cassavetes is one of my biggest flaws as a cinephile. I've barely seen anything of his, what a shame. I've seen bits of "A woman under influence" when I was a teen, and barely remember anything of it. I really need to give Cassavetes the attention he deserves one of these days.
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transformers - Meet The Parents (2000) - Haven't seen this one, but I've seen enough of it to know that I want no part whatsoever in any of the Focker saga.
englishozzy - Independence Day (1996) - Great action film. Hasn't aged that well, but still entertaining. (9/10)
Chienfantome - Zodiac (2007) - Ignore Six, do watch The Game.
This is not my favorite Fincher film (that's coming up later), but it was pretty good. (7/10)
numbersix/W - The Shining (1980) - Not bad for a horror film, one of Mr. King's better adaptations. Not something I'd willingly watch again, though. (6/10)
BarcaRulz - A Fish Called Wanda (1988) - One of my favorite comedies of all time. Coming up later. (10/10)
leestu - Purple Rain (1984) - I like Prince, and this was easily my favorite album of his. I enjoyed the music far more than the story, however. (6/10)
englishozzy - Independence Day (1996) - Great action film. Hasn't aged that well, but still entertaining. (9/10)
Chienfantome - Zodiac (2007) - Ignore Six, do watch The Game.
This is not my favorite Fincher film (that's coming up later), but it was pretty good. (7/10)numbersix/W - The Shining (1980) - Not bad for a horror film, one of Mr. King's better adaptations. Not something I'd willingly watch again, though. (6/10)
BarcaRulz - A Fish Called Wanda (1988) - One of my favorite comedies of all time. Coming up later. (10/10)
leestu - Purple Rain (1984) - I like Prince, and this was easily my favorite album of his. I enjoyed the music far more than the story, however. (6/10)
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continuing no. 95
numbersix: A Woman Under The Influence (1974) -John Cassavetes is a great actor who I've seen in a number of things, but I actually didn't know he was a director. I'd heard of this movie before by name only, but watching that clip has certainly peaked my interest. I'll keep and eye out for it. Any other Cassavetes films which should be on my radar too? (N/A)
Banks: Grease (1978) - Ok, if you were a middle aged woman I could maybe understand this appearing on your list. However, I'm pretty sure your menopause is not something you are anticipating in the near future. For me, I suppose if I enjoyed musicals (and bad ones at that) I could maybe understand it a little. But I don't and this was a movie which was inflicted upon me far too often by my mother and sister when I was younger. It's shockingly acted, has trite music and actually instills a bad representation of how to present yourself if you have any aspirations of ever falling in love. So that's a 'no' from me. (2/10)
BarcaRulz: Lord of War (2005) - I haven't actually watched this before. I remember seeing posters for it a few years ago and it looked like something which wouldn't appeal to me. but now knowing that the director of Gattaca was behind it I'm intrigued now. The trailer didn't do much for me, maybe reminded me a little of War Inc., but if it's ever on tv I'll at least give it a go. (N/A)
Geezer: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) - One of my favourite movies of 2008, I don't fully comprehend the dirt this has received over the last couple of years, as i found it a joy from start to finish. Well acted by Pitt and Blanchett, and Fincher did well to expand such a short story into something not only watchable but riveting for its entire length. Great special effects too. (8/10)
I watched The Social Network last night too, and while I understand six (and a couple of others) misgivings over it, I fully enjoyed it. Yes the characters were pretty much all unlikeable, but to be honest I'm not from that Ivy League background so i could understand if these kind of people exist. It's the same as with American Psycho, priveleged kids who get what they want without ever really being nice people. And furthermore, I read somewhere that the writer deliberately veered from the truth at times, just to make it more interesting. And I appreciated that. If I wanted a fully accurate document of what happened regarding the construction of Facebook I'd have been watching a documentary, or a very dull movie I imagine. Fincher kept it interesting and I appreciated that. It kept the main structure but exploded it a little for dramatic effect. Very well acted all round too with some great dialogue. I will continue to look forward to whatever Fincher brings us next.
JohnL : Joe Dirt (2001) - Yeah, the only movie I ever liked with Spade in was The Emperor's New Groove. And he was only a voice in that. Otherwise I pretty much avoid his stuff. (N/A)
leestu: Europa Europa (1990) – Never heard of it before so watched the trailer and just felt a little ho-hum. Probably wouldn't bother with this unless there was nothing on. (N/A)
W: Aladdin (1992) - Same as before, still don't like it. (4/10)
numbersix: A Woman Under The Influence (1974) -John Cassavetes is a great actor who I've seen in a number of things, but I actually didn't know he was a director. I'd heard of this movie before by name only, but watching that clip has certainly peaked my interest. I'll keep and eye out for it. Any other Cassavetes films which should be on my radar too? (N/A)
Banks: Grease (1978) - Ok, if you were a middle aged woman I could maybe understand this appearing on your list. However, I'm pretty sure your menopause is not something you are anticipating in the near future. For me, I suppose if I enjoyed musicals (and bad ones at that) I could maybe understand it a little. But I don't and this was a movie which was inflicted upon me far too often by my mother and sister when I was younger. It's shockingly acted, has trite music and actually instills a bad representation of how to present yourself if you have any aspirations of ever falling in love. So that's a 'no' from me. (2/10)
BarcaRulz: Lord of War (2005) - I haven't actually watched this before. I remember seeing posters for it a few years ago and it looked like something which wouldn't appeal to me. but now knowing that the director of Gattaca was behind it I'm intrigued now. The trailer didn't do much for me, maybe reminded me a little of War Inc., but if it's ever on tv I'll at least give it a go. (N/A)
Geezer: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) - One of my favourite movies of 2008, I don't fully comprehend the dirt this has received over the last couple of years, as i found it a joy from start to finish. Well acted by Pitt and Blanchett, and Fincher did well to expand such a short story into something not only watchable but riveting for its entire length. Great special effects too. (8/10)
I watched The Social Network last night too, and while I understand six (and a couple of others) misgivings over it, I fully enjoyed it. Yes the characters were pretty much all unlikeable, but to be honest I'm not from that Ivy League background so i could understand if these kind of people exist. It's the same as with American Psycho, priveleged kids who get what they want without ever really being nice people. And furthermore, I read somewhere that the writer deliberately veered from the truth at times, just to make it more interesting. And I appreciated that. If I wanted a fully accurate document of what happened regarding the construction of Facebook I'd have been watching a documentary, or a very dull movie I imagine. Fincher kept it interesting and I appreciated that. It kept the main structure but exploded it a little for dramatic effect. Very well acted all round too with some great dialogue. I will continue to look forward to whatever Fincher brings us next.
JohnL : Joe Dirt (2001) - Yeah, the only movie I ever liked with Spade in was The Emperor's New Groove. And he was only a voice in that. Otherwise I pretty much avoid his stuff. (N/A)
leestu: Europa Europa (1990) – Never heard of it before so watched the trailer and just felt a little ho-hum. Probably wouldn't bother with this unless there was nothing on. (N/A)
W: Aladdin (1992) - Same as before, still don't like it. (4/10)
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Shrykespeare: L.A. Confidential (1997) –Never seen it.
silversurfer: Requiem For A Dream (2000) -Very well made, powerful and disturbing. It made me pay attention to Darren Aronofosky's work. I did like it, but it doesn't rank among my favorites(8/10)
thegreenarrow: Oldboy (2003) –Never seen it, but it's in my Netflix queue.
englishozzy: Independence Day (1996) -Really entertaining flick. One of the best big budget,pure fun blockbusters ever made (8/10)
Ron Burgundy: Gettin’ Square (2003)-Haven't seen it.
Buscemi: The Diving Bell and The Butterfly (2007) -Haven't seen it.
Chienfantome: Zodiac (2007) –Haven't seen it, but I am a fan of Fincher's work so I will check it out.
Banks: O (2001) - Haven't seen it.
BarcaRulz: A Fish Called Wanda (1988) -Haven't seen it.
Geezer: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) -Haven't seen it.
JohnL: Anvil: The Story of Anvil (2008) -Pretty great documentary, I enjoyed it throughly, being a metal fan myself hightened the experience for me (8/10)
leestu: Purple Rain (1984) –Haven't seen it.
W/six: The Shining (1980) -One of the handful of horror films I love, I really enjoyed it, narrowly missed my list (8.5/10)
silversurfer: Requiem For A Dream (2000) -Very well made, powerful and disturbing. It made me pay attention to Darren Aronofosky's work. I did like it, but it doesn't rank among my favorites(8/10)
thegreenarrow: Oldboy (2003) –Never seen it, but it's in my Netflix queue.
englishozzy: Independence Day (1996) -Really entertaining flick. One of the best big budget,pure fun blockbusters ever made (8/10)
Ron Burgundy: Gettin’ Square (2003)-Haven't seen it.
Buscemi: The Diving Bell and The Butterfly (2007) -Haven't seen it.
Chienfantome: Zodiac (2007) –Haven't seen it, but I am a fan of Fincher's work so I will check it out.
Banks: O (2001) - Haven't seen it.
BarcaRulz: A Fish Called Wanda (1988) -Haven't seen it.
Geezer: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) -Haven't seen it.
JohnL: Anvil: The Story of Anvil (2008) -Pretty great documentary, I enjoyed it throughly, being a metal fan myself hightened the experience for me (8/10)
leestu: Purple Rain (1984) –Haven't seen it.
W/six: The Shining (1980) -One of the handful of horror films I love, I really enjoyed it, narrowly missed my list (8.5/10)
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Shryke - LA Confidential
It has been 13 years since I last saw Curtis Hanson's film, yes that was in theater, and I'm baffled to realize I have never seen it since. Back in 97, it was one of my favourite films of the year. THat's where I discovered Russell Crowe and Guy Pearce. It was a strong film, enticing, sexy. I don't know what I owuld think of it today, but back then, I loved it.
Surfer - Requiem for a dream
Talk about a film that made a lasting impact on me but I haven't seen since theater... here's another one ! Well, Aronofsky's film made an even bigger impact than Hanson's, probably. But it's one I don't know if I want to see it again any time soon. It blew me away and disgusted me at the same time. I may not see it again in the near future, but, what a film... Mansell's score is amazing.
thegreenarrow - Oldboy
Chapeau bas, greenarrow, as we say in France. Park Chan-Wook's film is a heavy punch in the face. I'm still angry that Tarantino gave the Golden Palm to Farenheit 911 when he was heading the Cannes Jury, overlooking Oldboy. Look for it in my own Top
transformers - Meet the parents
Well, I think I can say it was a nice comedy. Nothing great, nothing shameful. I'm really surprised to find it in a Top 100 though
englishozzy - Independence Day
I remember how much I wanted to see this film when it was made. I remember the first time I saw the first teaser for the film. It was on the video for "Stargate" which my mom had bought me, I was 13 or 14. Before the film, there was the first teaser for Independence Day. I remember thinking "What is THAT ? It looks awesome !". I remember how excited I was when I finally saw it in theaters. I loved it. I absolutely loved it. The memories of that time puts this film in a special place in my mind. Now, all those years later, I've grown up, my tastes have changed, and I can't say I loooove the film like I used to. But it's still a fun film.
Ron B - Gettin' Square
Never heard of it. David Wenham looks funny, I had not recognized him until his name appeared onscreen in the trailer. And I didn't understand much, bloody accents
Buscemi - The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Ah ! A french film ! And an excellent one too. An impressive one. It could have been so bad, so corny, so unnatural. But Schnabel's nailed it. He turned Bauby's story, Bauby's life, into a cinematic tale of senses that feels unbelievably real. It's a film full of life despite death surrounding it. Amalric is stunning. As for Miral, Six, despite my love for Diving Bell, I did not seek to see it when it was released here in september. It looks awful, and the word of mouth is absolutely terrible. You'll tell me if I were wrong to zap it when you see it !
Number Six - The Shining
I wonder how many Kubrick films will be featured in our Tops. This one does not appear on mine, although it could very well have, had I seen it in the past few years. I haven't seen it since 8 or 9 years, but I will be haunted by Nicholson's performance forever. By the steady shots in the hotel corridors. By the angst in the maze. By the bartender. By the blood coming out of the elevator. By everything in this film.
Banks - O
I've seen this one in theater, and I remember being pleasantly surprised by it. To be honest I can't really recall the film precisely though.
Barca - A fish called Wanda
Absolute classic. I've often watched it every time it played on TV, and it often played on french tv. Kline is hilarious, Palin is memorable, Cleese is a delight. The characters they create, and the dialogues they are served with, are delicious.
Geezer - Gone in 60 seconds
Haven't seen it since I saw it in theater a decade or so ago, and I have absolutely no intention to ever see it again. At the time I thought Jolie was hot, though. That time has passed
John L - Anvil, the story of Anvil
Excellent documentary. I had never ever heard of Anvil before seeing this documentary, and although I'm not fond of the music I've heard from them, this portrait is a deeply moving take on friendship and the bitter roads that life makes us take.
Leestu - Purple Rain
I've never been a fan of Prince, and I've never wanted to watch this film, sorry !
W - The Shining
Same goes as what I said higher. Great film.
Only two films I have never see in this round... and the best have been named by greenarrow, Buscemi, Six and W !
Shryke - LA Confidential
It has been 13 years since I last saw Curtis Hanson's film, yes that was in theater, and I'm baffled to realize I have never seen it since. Back in 97, it was one of my favourite films of the year. THat's where I discovered Russell Crowe and Guy Pearce. It was a strong film, enticing, sexy. I don't know what I owuld think of it today, but back then, I loved it.
Surfer - Requiem for a dream
Talk about a film that made a lasting impact on me but I haven't seen since theater... here's another one ! Well, Aronofsky's film made an even bigger impact than Hanson's, probably. But it's one I don't know if I want to see it again any time soon. It blew me away and disgusted me at the same time. I may not see it again in the near future, but, what a film... Mansell's score is amazing.
thegreenarrow - Oldboy
Chapeau bas, greenarrow, as we say in France. Park Chan-Wook's film is a heavy punch in the face. I'm still angry that Tarantino gave the Golden Palm to Farenheit 911 when he was heading the Cannes Jury, overlooking Oldboy. Look for it in my own Top
transformers - Meet the parents
Well, I think I can say it was a nice comedy. Nothing great, nothing shameful. I'm really surprised to find it in a Top 100 though
englishozzy - Independence Day
I remember how much I wanted to see this film when it was made. I remember the first time I saw the first teaser for the film. It was on the video for "Stargate" which my mom had bought me, I was 13 or 14. Before the film, there was the first teaser for Independence Day. I remember thinking "What is THAT ? It looks awesome !". I remember how excited I was when I finally saw it in theaters. I loved it. I absolutely loved it. The memories of that time puts this film in a special place in my mind. Now, all those years later, I've grown up, my tastes have changed, and I can't say I loooove the film like I used to. But it's still a fun film.
Ron B - Gettin' Square
Never heard of it. David Wenham looks funny, I had not recognized him until his name appeared onscreen in the trailer. And I didn't understand much, bloody accents
Buscemi - The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Ah ! A french film ! And an excellent one too. An impressive one. It could have been so bad, so corny, so unnatural. But Schnabel's nailed it. He turned Bauby's story, Bauby's life, into a cinematic tale of senses that feels unbelievably real. It's a film full of life despite death surrounding it. Amalric is stunning. As for Miral, Six, despite my love for Diving Bell, I did not seek to see it when it was released here in september. It looks awful, and the word of mouth is absolutely terrible. You'll tell me if I were wrong to zap it when you see it !
Number Six - The Shining
I wonder how many Kubrick films will be featured in our Tops. This one does not appear on mine, although it could very well have, had I seen it in the past few years. I haven't seen it since 8 or 9 years, but I will be haunted by Nicholson's performance forever. By the steady shots in the hotel corridors. By the angst in the maze. By the bartender. By the blood coming out of the elevator. By everything in this film.
Banks - O
I've seen this one in theater, and I remember being pleasantly surprised by it. To be honest I can't really recall the film precisely though.
Barca - A fish called Wanda
Absolute classic. I've often watched it every time it played on TV, and it often played on french tv. Kline is hilarious, Palin is memorable, Cleese is a delight. The characters they create, and the dialogues they are served with, are delicious.
Geezer - Gone in 60 seconds
Haven't seen it since I saw it in theater a decade or so ago, and I have absolutely no intention to ever see it again. At the time I thought Jolie was hot, though. That time has passed
John L - Anvil, the story of Anvil
Excellent documentary. I had never ever heard of Anvil before seeing this documentary, and although I'm not fond of the music I've heard from them, this portrait is a deeply moving take on friendship and the bitter roads that life makes us take.
Leestu - Purple Rain
I've never been a fan of Prince, and I've never wanted to watch this film, sorry !
W - The Shining
Same goes as what I said higher. Great film.
Only two films I have never see in this round... and the best have been named by greenarrow, Buscemi, Six and W !
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Re: Fantaverse Top 100 Movies of All Time (Thread #1): 100-91
Well, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie is also excellent, and his first film as a director, Shadows, was a direct inspiration for Martin Scorsese's style.silversurfer19 wrote: numbersix: A Woman Under The Influence (1974) -John Cassavetes is a great actor who I've seen in a number of things, but I actually didn't know he was a director. I'd heard of this movie before by name only, but watching that clip has certainly peaked my interest. I'll keep and eye out for it. Any other Cassavetes films which should be on my radar too? (N/A)
Oho, I know this isn't the place, but...silversurfer19 wrote: I watched The Social Network last night too, and while I understand six (and a couple of others) misgivings over it, I fully enjoyed it. Yes the characters were pretty much all unlikeable, but to be honest I'm not from that Ivy League background so i could understand if these kind of people exist. It's the same as with American Psycho, priveleged kids who get what they want without ever really being nice people. And furthermore, I read somewhere that the writer deliberately veered from the truth at times, just to make it more interesting. And I appreciated that. If I wanted a fully accurate document of what happened regarding the construction of Facebook I'd have been watching a documentary, or a very dull movie I imagine. Fincher kept it interesting and I appreciated that. It kept the main structure but exploded it a little for dramatic effect. Very well acted all round too with some great dialogue. I will continue to look forward to whatever Fincher brings us next.
... I've no problem with deviating from the truth in order to achieve dramatic effect. Every film does that. But my problem is that it's not a very good critique of society (and anyone who thinks it wasn't trying to do so needs to ask themselves why else would two of Hollywood's leading creatives make a film about Zuckerberg's court case), it's glib and unsophisticated (it ultimately boils down to: "look at these people, aren't they awful. And they created this society's most important social tool, so aren't we all part of their awfulness". It's like making a film about how awful the makers of TV were because they wanted to see more boobies). And ultimately it's boring. Take away some of the zippy dialogue and a few jokes, all of which is window dressing for me, and you have very little.
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Re: Fantaverse Top 100 Movies of All Time (Thread #1): 100-91
BUt I have alreay seen The Game. I just need to rewatch it because I have not seen it since 1997Shrykespeare wrote:Chienfantome - Zodiac (2007) - Ignore Six, do watch The Game.
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