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Vin Diesel is pretty decent in Boiler Room, as well, RB. And, if you count voice acting, The Iron Giant.

And tomorrow I have tickets for "Toy Story 3 on Ice." It's at Canseco Fieldhouse. Maybe they should leave it iced over. The Pacers might play better if they were on ice.
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Ron Burgundy wrote:
Spider-Man 2
I wonder if the reboot (which is far too soon to be remade) will do any good, it must just be a cashcow because i cant see it doing the same thing as Batman Begins.

I don't know, i just don't know. on one hand even with the dismal spiderman 3, i would of loved to see a #4 and i hate them for just giving up on it. On the other hand, they seem like they are trying really hard to make a good new spiderman and i'm interested to see what Marc Webb, andrew garfield and emma stone bring to the table. So i go inbetween the two often.

i just read that j jonah jameson is not going to be in the new movie, so right now, i'm with the first hand, i hate them.

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Of course they won't have Jameson in this one. It takes place during his pre-college years.

And I wish the people would insist that they should follow Spider-Man 3 would be quiet. These are the same people who insisted on things such a Fantastic Four sequel and a Deadpool spinoff. And besides, Spider-Man 3 was irredeemable (due to Sony and Marvel's constant interference, listening to fan demand to put the Venom subplot in and the fact that people got tired of Maguire and Dunst between Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3).
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I'm not sure JJ won't feature at all, I saw a photo online today of the Daily Bugle van so I guess it's possible he may have some small role in the movie. Although it's probably just a reference for the future movies.

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Any news on who would be playing him? JK Simmons probably did the best acting job in the series as J. Jonah Jameson. That's probably the one person I'd really want to see back.
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My best guess is that it will be a cameo by Stan Lee at the end of the film.
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Well i don't want to see a fantastic 4 3 or a deadpool spinoff. yet i would still love to see a spiderman 4. I also find it childish and slightly hypocritical by you telling people they should be quiet for having an opinion and wanting a sequel. After all you are one of the most outspoken and opinionated people on here.


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And just like that, kiddies, another thread cometh to an end.


MOVIE #31


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Ratatouille (2007)
– Directors: Brad Bird and Jan Pinkava; starring Patton Oswalt, Janeane Garofalo, Ian Holm, Brian Dennehy and Peter O’Toole. There are movies about finding one’s place in the world aplenty, but few are told as expertly and as poignantly as Ratatouille. Remy, an American rat who dreams of becoming a gourmet chef in Paris, teams up with a gangly misfit, and together they proceed to turn the culinary world upside down. But it is Remy’s dogged determination to look past the attitudes of the world that hates his kind that gives this film its soul. The final soliloquy by O’Toole’s gaunt, intimidating food critic alone is worth the price of admission. (4th appearance)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3sBBRxDAqk


silversurfer

Fight Club (1999)
- Director: David Fincher; starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena Bonham Carter. The first rule of Fight Club is YOU DON'T TALK ABOUT FIGHT CLUB. So I'll leave it at that..... but secretly, after watching Se7en, a movie I've already listed as one of my favourites, my expectations were undoubtedly very high for Fight Club. On first viewing I couldn't help but be a little taken back by the dark and brutal nature of the film, which, similar to Se7en, you realize is not only appropriate, but perhaps even necessary. I was unprepared for the frenzied and kinetic pace of the movie, with Fincher's exploration of fast cut editing techniques literally pushing you through the movie, willing or not, to its anarchic conclusion. Fincher probably stands as one of the directors of our generation, and so he fits perfectly with a movie which tackles the issues we deal with as a generation of materialistic and vanity-obsessed yuppies and the search for an anarchic urge to return us to our roots. From the opening when you find Norton gathering at his various associations for 20th century issues to the scene when he returns to his condo, dressed as an Ikea showroom, to find it torched, you feel the shackles of the generation relinquishing as he returns to his base denominator in search of anarchy. Pitt is marvelous as Durden, his character so intense, focused and honestly violent that, like his followers, you find yourself lured to him and unable to glance away for a second. But beyond it's subject matter, the movie is darkly funny, with some great one liners, and visually it is spectacular. You are drawn into the world of Fight Club, you smell the blood and sweat pooling onto the floor of the basement floor, and yet you want to be a part of it, you want to relieve yourself of the burden of the generation, and it feels fantastic to be in that position. And on top of that, who doesn't love a movie which climaxes to the strumming of “Where Is My Mind?” (3rd appearance)

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thegreenarrow

The Devil's Backbone (2001)
- Director: Guillermo Del Toro; starring Federico Luppi, Eduardo Noriega and Marisa Paredes. (3rd appearance)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHm_Me0CDC0


transformers

Trainspotting (1996)
- Director: Danny Boyle; Starring: Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Ewen Bremner, and Kelley Macdonald. A shocking and engrossing portrait of heroin addicts. McGregor and Miller give the best performances of their entire careers. Danny Boyle's style of direction gets the point across even further. Hard to watch, but a fucking brilliant film. (4th appearance)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUOTs55KY40


englishozzy

The Dark Knight (2008)
- Director: Christopher Nolan; starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart and Michael Caine. The introduction of Heath Ledger's demented and haunting Joker is the key success of this film. Not only are we plunged even deeper down the rabbit hole of Gotham City, visiting conflicting sides of our hero, Batman, but are also introduced to probably one of the most iconic monsters in film history. Ledger puts in an untimely truly great performance that will forever carve the memories of his career but again the true genius of this flick is the man behind the camera. Nolan confirmed what many already knew, that he is a great director in the making. Nolan doesn’t let us take too long in familiarizing our surroundings again in the dark streets of Gotham City before he is tearing it apart as the Joker goes on a cruel and twisted rampage, not caring who or what gets in the way. A film that puts Batman back on the map and will be staying there for quite some time. (1st appearance – believe it or not – but definitely not the last)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jqq4j52Fb4


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Snatch (2000)
- Director: Guy Ritchie ;starring Jason Statham, Brad Pitt, Vinnie Jones and Benecio Del Toro. A cool movie which features a rising star in Jason Statham who makes use of his laid back sarcasm and Brad Pitt as the unpredictable Mickey. (2nd appearance)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUloT3Dh3-E


Buscemi

Bowling For Columbine (2002)
- Director: Michael Moore; starring Michael Moore. I know that opinions on Michael Moore differ (some like him, others hate him) and that is acceptable but I feel that this is the finest documentary ever made. Inspired by the Columbine shootings (and a later school shooting at a Michigan elementary school), Moore creates of a study of gun violence in North America and asks "are we a bunch of guns nuts or are we just nuts?" He also goes in-depth with the Columbine case, similar cases to Columbine and the media's relations to violence (it's quite overblown). It's funny, it's sad, it's entertaining, but most importantly it's informative.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUSpszWfu_w
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The Philadelphia Story (1940)
– Director: George Cukor, starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart and Ruth Hussey. Cukor behind the camera, and in front of it, a dream of a trio: Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and James Stewart. This is the kind of film I do not even need to know what it’s about, I’m just ready to see it as soon as those names appear. And the magic of it is that the film is exactly what it should be with such talents attached to it : a marvel. The jubilatory spectacle of three amazing actors playing a script so witty, so funny, so smart that you drink every single drop of word coming out of the screen. Set in a bourgeoisie family of high society, you’ve got the girl, her new fiancé, her old flame, the journalist who falls for her, the little sister who wants to know it all, the blasé uncle, the mundane mother… They all give an amazing rhythm to this gem of an American comedy.

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The Godfather Part 2 (1974)
- Director: Francis Ford Coppola; starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, and John Cazale. In the debate about whether sequels can surpass the original this is often brought up, and rightly so. I can’t say it’s better than The Godfather, but it’s pretty much as good as it. While the first charts Michael’s descent into crime, the sequel delves even further into what that means. With Vito no longer alive, what remains of the family unit begins to break apart. This is most evident in the relationship between Michael and his brother Fredo, the latter resenting the former’s rise to power despite not having the brains to head the “family”. The betrayal and tragic consequences are made even more poignant through the telling of Vito Corleone, as played by De Niro. The back story shows Vito’s rise to power, but all of his actions stem from his sense of family and community, taking power in order to provide and eventually exact revenge in Sicily. While hardly morally justified, his motivations are the opposite of what Michael will become, where it’s business that determines the outcome of his own family. Coppola’s direction retains its simplicity, allowing the characters to tell the story, and not aiming to wow us with visual panache. (3rd appearance)

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Banks

The Devil’s Advocate (1997)
- Director: Taylor Hackford; starring Al Pacino, Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron. Al Pacino at his sleaziest, screamiest, HOO-HA best! Playing The Devil (or maybe not) was such a great idea for Pacino, I’m surprised no one thought of it until 1997. Much like Wall Street, it’s about a young, hotshot working his way up to get in good with one of the best in his business, only to find out that it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. Next to The Matrix, this is probably the finest thing that has Keanu’s name on it, and watching a chubby-faced Charlize Theron slowly lose her mind is a subplot that is just as fascinating as the main one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpkTjtmuNA4


BarcaRulz

Once Upon A Time In America (1984)
- Director: Sergio Leone; starring Robert DeNiro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern and Joe Pesci. Absolutely beautiful backdrop, the cinematography is extremely impressive. The story is very engaging, taking us from the start of the boys troublemaking all the way to the height of their power. Some special performances as well, especially from DeNiro and Woods. Was great to see a superb script brought to life by such a talented group of individuals. (3rd appearance)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzhX2PD6Srw


Geezer

Independence Day (2006)
- Director: Roland Emmerich; starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Judd Hirsch and Randy Quaid. This is one of the quintessential blockbusters of my lifetime. It will always hold a nostalgic love from my childhood and I will watch it from time to time because there are just so many elements that I love. Clearly awesome special effects. Will Smith being a bad-ass. Jeff Goldblum was perfect for the "neurotic scientist who figures it all out but the guys in charge won't listen" role. Oh, and ALIENS! Its everything that a blockbuster action movie should be, and you know that I love them. Plus, Pullman's speech and when Randy Quaid dies at the endget me every time. (2nd appearance)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZZvtQtdbzM


leestu

The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
- Director: David Lean; starring William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins and Sessue Hayakawa. Classic 50s storytelling about the pride and obsession of two men on opposing sides set in a Japanese POW camp.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFMmJMNRv-Q


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My Cousin Vinny (1992)
- Director: Jonathan Lynn; starring Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Fred Gwynne and Ralph Macchio. Pesci and Tomei are a one-of-a-kind couple. There are many funny sequences between Pesci and Tomei, Pesci and the Judge (Fred Gwynne), and Joe Pesci and everyone else... And the court case is pretty clever as well. (2nd appearance)

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NSpan

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
– Director: Terry Gilliam; starring Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Tobey Maguire and Gary Busey. With the exception of Nashville (1975), this is probably the most patriotic movie I've ever seen. And, to be clear, I mean that in a good way. On a side-note, for anyone else who loves the dynamic between "Raoul Duke" and "Dr. Gonzo," I highly recommend M*A*S*H (1970), California Split (1974), and Withnail & I (1987). (4th appearance)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm7r491n-8o


undeadmonkey

Signs (2002)
- Director: M. Night Shyamalan; starring Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Culkin and Abigail Breslin. I love the atmosphere in this film, the quiet oppressing stillness. I was surprised by how little dialogue was in this film. There might be other films out there that do it better but I haven’t seen one. I can see how a lot of people didn’t like the movie because most were going in to see an alien invasion movie, but the movie was about much more than that. It is about the forgiveness and how grudges and bitterness will make your life empty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUImNPwfMwM


JohnErle

Hard Core Logo (1996)
– Director: Bruce McDonald; starring Hugh Dillon, Callum Keith Rennie and John Pyper-Ferguson. The only Canadian movie on my list, a low budget punk rock road movie that's funny, fast-paced, and ultimately tragic, but not in the typical maudlin way of most Canadian films.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd2yjzL9Sno


Fear and Loathing and Trainspotting crack the Top 25, but only just.
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Gonna get this over with immediately.

Movie #31

englishozzy - The Dark Knight - Still don't know where this film is going to be on my list, but it will be HIGH. (10/10)

Geezer - Independence Day - Good old fashioned alien-butt-kicking fun. Classic Will Smith. (8/10)

W - My Cousin Vinny - Loved this movie. Still makes me laugh. "What is a Ute?" (It's someone from Utah, dumbass...) (8/10)

undeadmonkey - Signs - The beginning of MNS's downward spiral. This had its moments, but it was really confusing at the end. Abigail Breslin was adorable in her first major role, however. (6/10)

Banks - The Devil's Advocate - I can't fart loud enough to express my disgust for this movie. I think I'd rather gouge my eyes out than see it again. Gack. (1/10)

No, I haven't seen Fight Club all the way through, only the end. Probably should get around to seeing it someday. Didn't like The Godfather enough to endure any of the sequels. No interest in Trainspotting, as movies about heroin addicts don't interest me. I've been meaning to check out Snatch and LSa2SB, however.


Those of you who haven't gotten your #30-?? movies in, please do so with all speed. I'm currently missing:

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I'm super-busy tomorrow with the aforementioned frozen spectacle and some other stuff tomorrow, but I'll get a (very) few amount of my picks in.
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Lotso is the Phantom of the Opera!
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Shryke, do I have the most films that you HATE so far?

I can totally understand someone hating The Devil's Rejects, but The Devil's Advocate? What's wrong with that?

And, I'll have some more picks to you by 5 tomorrow.
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It's probably the Rule of Keanu Reeves.

According to TV Tropes,

A = Movie's Awesomeness Factor without Keanu Reeves
B = Awesomeness Multiplier of Keanu Reeves = -5
C = Movie's Actual Awesomeness Factor
If Keanu Reeves is in the movie then C = BA = -5A, otherwise A=C.
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MOVIE #33




transformers - Spider-Man 2 (2004) - definitely the best of the spidermans.


Buscemi - Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983) - the least of the original trilogy but still worthy.


Chienfantome - Edward Scissorhands (1990) - I liked the movie, but honestly don't remember too much about it, i've only seen it once, it's definitely on the rewatch-someday list though. I don't understand the complaint about his earlier movies being better than his later movies though, they seem the same in quality to me. I've enjoyed every movie i have seen of his, his newer ones and also his older ones. I don't think any made my list though...



BarcaRulz - Finding Nemo (2003) - yes ellen degeneres was great. I personally think that without Dory, the movie would of fallen apart and also she has about 90% of the funniest lines in the movie. "I shall call him Squishy and he shall be mine and he shall be my Squishy"


Geezer - Office Space (1999) - sigh, i don't remember what i named my first studio.... thanks for the flashback. oh and the movie is great, its on my list.




Haven't Seen


Shrykespeare - Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

silversurfer - Ed Wood* (1994) - well this is a first, i've always wanted to see it, but your description makes me not want to see it. i didn't know it was about a cult filmmaker of notoriously bad movies. i just thought it was a movie about a filmmaker.

thegreenarrow - O Brother Where Art Thou?* (2000)

englishozzy - The Truman Show* (1998) - i now officially want to see this, putting it on my list.

Ron Burgundy - GoldenEye (1995)

numbersix - The Royal Tenenbaums* (2001)

Banks - Wall Street (1987) - I've seen scenes from it. scenes that are supposed to have been technically amazing at the time, znd they were fine and all, but i have no want to see it all. I did see the sequel, i thought it was ok.


leestu - Once Upon a Time in America* (1984)

W - Ferris Bueller's Day Off* (1986)

NSpan - Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)

JohnErle - Shallow Grave (1994)





MOVIE #32




thegreenarrow - Toy Story (1995) - good enough choice, i wouldn't exactly be happy if this was our collective number one, but i wouldn't gripe either.


transformers - The Green Mile (1999) - it was a 'good' movie. but i didn't find it particularly memorable. i only saw it because we had to recreate a scene of it for our midterm. the scene was when delacroix got executed.


englishozzy - Aladdin (1992) - not the best of the best, but it also was on my list, a very enjoyable movie.


NSpan - Se7en (1995) – wow, so many 'funny' movies this round, it almost makes this movie seem depressing, but the truth is i would rather watch this movie a hundred times before any of those comedy's below. that's just how fantastic this movie is.


JohnErle - Saving Private Ryan (1998) – great choice, this is the first in a long time that i've seen your pick, and not just seen it, but it was on my list as well.




Haven't Seen

Shrykespeare - Sneakers (1992)

silversurfer - In the Mood for Love (2000) - now that's a movie description that makes me want to see it.

Ron Burgundy - Cool Hand Luke* (1967)

Buscemi - Thirteen (2003)

Chienfantome - Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979) - funny is very subjective.

numbersix - The Apartment (1960)

Banks - House Party (1990)

BarcaRulz - Donnie Brasco (1997)

Geezer - Shaun of the Dead (2004)

leestu - This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

W - Stealing Harvard (2002)

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BanksIsDaFuture wrote:Shryke, do I have the most films that you HATE so far?

I can totally understand someone hating The Devil's Rejects, but The Devil's Advocate? What's wrong with that?

And, I'll have some more picks to you by 5 tomorrow.

Actually, no. I didn't count Devil's Rejects as a film I hated, because I never saw it. (It was House of 1000 Corpses that I despise). I also hated the characters of Clueless so much that I never saw that film either. I quit Me Myself and Irene after ten minutes.

I normally like Pacino, but every scene, every line in this film rubbed me the wrong way. Devil's Advocate was only the third "Hate" rating I've given you so far, the others being Being John Malkovich and Demolition Man. I've given Chien FIVE "hate" ratings, which is actually a higher number than the number of overlaps we've had so far! At least you and I, Banks, have had SEVEN overlaps, which is a pretty good number.
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