mike777 Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 I love the Thin Man movies, in fact they are the only DVD movies I own. They even have bridge in these movies. :). Still a bit surprised Shawshank and many of these other movies have been ranked above Chinatown? Bringing up Baby? The Philadelphia Story? etc? If those are too old for you guys how about Pulp Fiction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshs Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 I love the Thin Man movies, in fact they are the only DVD movies I own. They even have bridge in these movies. :). Still a bit surprised Shawshank and many of these other movies have been ranked above Chinatown? Bringing up Baby? The Philadelphia Story? etc? If those are too old for you guys how about Pulp Fiction? My list of top movies (that I have seen) from the 90's, in order:1. The Sweet Hereafter2. Silence of the Lambs3. The Shawshack Redemption4. Resevoir Dogs5. Pulp Fiction6. Before Sunrise 7. Contact8. Goodfellows9. Hoop Dreams10. Hilary and Jackie Not a great decade for comedies.... Chinatown is one of my favorite all time movies, and ranks higher than all but 1 movie on my 90's list. Thats the movie I most wish I made, even if its not my absolute favorite. I never liked the screwballs comedies from the 30's and 40's that much.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y66 Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Some recently viewed and re-viewed favs and favorite lines: End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones Hero Il Postino -- Poetry belongs to those who need it. Microcosmos My Architect: A Son's Journey Pulp Fiction -- Dance good! ... Want to hear my joke? ... That's all you had to say... I'm trying Ringo. Searching For Bobby Fisher -- Want to play? ... Where'd you learn that from, a book? ... Don't move until you see it. Sideways ... Why are you into wine? Twilight Samurai 28 Days Later [This is why we need zero-tolerance.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbleighton Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Apocalyse Now Redux - the best war (antiwar) movie ever made. Existentialist madness. And the music.. Pulp Fiction - still freaks me out. Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf - Burton and Taylor at their best - beautifully vicious. Casablanca - what to say? Lord Of The Rings (all three) - as someone who's read the books >30 times, I was quite nervous. I can pick at the movies (too much magic left out, too many battles left in), but the result was just awesome. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_BC84 Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 did anyone mention Airplane!? (oh yes, I see Dr Todd did) Roger Murdock: Flight 2-0-9'er, you are cleared for take-off. Captain Oveur: Roger! Roger Murdock: Huh? Tower voice: L.A. departure frequency, 123 point 9'er. Captain Oveur: Roger! Roger Murdock: Huh? Victor Basta: Request vector, over. Captain Oveur: What? Tower voice: Flight 2-0-9'er cleared for vector 324. Roger Murdock: We have clearance, Clarence. Captain Oveur: Roger, Roger. What's our vector, Victor? Tower voice: Tower's radio clearance, over! Captain Oveur: That's Clarence Oveur. Over. Tower voice: Over. Captain Oveur: Roger. Roger Murdock: Huh? Tower voice: Roger, over! Roger Murdock: What? Captain Oveur: Huh? Victor Basta: Who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winstonm Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 I'm with the "in" crowd on Fargo - still watch it whenever it is on. Searching for Bobby Fisher was excellent as well. A couple more I left out: Lorenzo's Oil is also a fascinating movie. House of Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickf Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 I once watched Fast Times at Ridgemont High seven times in a row with some mates. It remains a classic and I still try to catch it when it's shown on cable here. And that reminds me, go get Koyaanisqatsi from your local video store. I saw it a lot of times when I was younger but to be honest I have no idea what it's about. And if you want to see a really really good but ultra-bent Australian movie, get Bad Boy Bubby as well. nickfsydney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aisha759 Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Crash (first one i remember, since it just won the Oscar) Run Lola Run Like Chocolate to Water (mexican.... like reading a good book)Unusual Suspects ( unpredictable ending, great acting by Kevin )Steel Magnolias ( you cry and laugh at the same time.... brilliant acting by the whole cast..... you feel the friendship and bonding) American Beauty (Kevin again B) The note book ( a must see love story... )Closer (as above mentioned)To Kill a mockingbirdShawshankDead man walkingAn officer and a gentlemanThe world according to GarpPhiladelphiaBig FishGrease6th Sense ( i see dead people!!)The old Pink Panthers (don't bother with the new one! Steve Mardin had no munkey in ze ruum :) The party(there's lots more, but can't think of them) One thing in common with all these:1- I LOVE THEM2- Can be seen more than once3- Memorable for different reasons (plot,acting,entertaining,shocking,can identify with some, especially the mushy ones :))) :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impact Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Just discovered this thread - and realise it is late but a few older movies that others may not know:- Life and Death of Colonel Blimp: incredibly touching while amusing with a serious side, a very young Deborah Kerr playing many roles, Anton Wallbrook, Roger Livesey...it is long and the first 20 minutes merely set the scene but delightful...even if it was WWII propaganda Cinema Paradiso: another chick flick that really works superbly Mephisto: tour de force acting (particularly Brandauer) with no likeable character but rips you apart, quite aside form the historical revenge biography by Heinrich Mann(brother of Tomas) Kind Hearts and Coronets: others have said it all Philadelphia Story: best of K.Hepburn & Cary Grant with very clever sceenplay My Fair Lady: if you must have a musical, and I love Audrey Hepburn - but Stanley Holloway steals the show as Mr Doolittle....WIth a Little Bit of Luck has wonderful lyrics, and the original GBS play is pretty damned good Me and the Colonel: from a play by Werfel, with marvelous dialogue and Danny kaye in his only serious role as the wandering Jew opposite Curt Jurgens as the Polish aristocrat both caught in Paris as the Germans arrive...Colonel: Gun I shoot, woman I honour, church I obeyJacobowsky: Colonel , you have one of the great minds of the 12th century - it is just my misfortune that we are together in the 2oth century... Once you have seen this movie you will understand the importance of "There are always two possibilities...." Kelly's Heroes: silly but Donald Sutherland as the spaced out tank commander's "Don't give me no negative vibes, Moriarty" and a great cast somehow works for me - or it was just my youth... Arsenic and Old Lace: my nomination for "horror" film...delightful in so many ways including the in jokes Roman Holiday: Audrey Hepburn again with some charm (if you liked Notting Hill, see how much was "borrowed", albeit updated from this....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_BC84 Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 And that reminds me, go get Koyaanisqatsi from your local video store. I saw it a lot of times when I was younger but to be honest I have no idea what it's about. I think it's about the over-accelerated, estranged modern society. Not much more to read into it. Smoke some weed and then watch it on a video projector... very nice. --Sigi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 I just came back from cinema where I watched a movie which I can strongly recommend: Så som i himmelen (2004), Sweden, Kay Pollak, Oscar nomination (As it is in heaven). It is about music, a yellow wheat field, the strengths and weaknesses of human nature, love in many facets, how to cope -or not- with fear, passion. Even those who cannot stand happy endings will like it. Better to take a handkerchief or 2 with you, I found it affecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Just watched Pulp Fiction and Chinatown just came in the mail via Netflix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeGee Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 LA Confidential was on BBC TV last night, another modern classic. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeGee Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 And that reminds me, go get Koyaanisqatsi from your local video store. I saw it a lot of times when I was younger but to be honest I have no idea what it's about. I think it's about the over-accelerated, estranged modern society. Not much more to read into it. Smoke some weed and then watch it on a video projector... very nice. --Sigi I think it's just a vehicle for Philip Glass, and none the worse just for that. If only Steve Reich and John Adams could get the same exposure. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elianna Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Adam and I just watched "Children of Heaven" via netflix. It was really entertaining. It's a Iranian movie about a boy who lost his sister's shoes, and what they do to keep the parents from finding out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerben42 Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Just a selection of completely different movies: 2001 - A space Odyssey: Stanley Kubrick doing more with less in a great story by Arthur C. Clarke Silence of the lambs: Love the idea, love the acting, great! La vita e bella: This film really touched me - how even in the gravest of circumstances he can make his son's life beautiful. Lord of the Rings: Everyone said making this one would be impossible. Even if you are not looking at all the special effects you are looking at a masterpiece. Philadelphia: Excellent story and great acting by Tom Hanks. @Caren: I'll be sure to check out that Swedish movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elianna Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 I just watched the movie "Mean Girls" on tv. It was great. Highly recommended for those who appreciate the high school movie genre, but more sarcastic than most of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 I just watched the movie "Mean Girls" on tv. It was great. Highly recommended for those who appreciate the high school movie genre, but more sarcastic than most of them. ya it was cool and fun.....but check out b/w carry grant/hepburn movies...for real late night romance fun but then you may not find him good looking at your young age??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akhare Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Off the top of my head: ChinatownDr. Strangelove2001 : A Space OdysseyBlade RunnerSolarisSeventh SealRashamonIkiruSeven Samurai8 1/2GodfatherGoodfellasPulp FictionReservoir DogsApu Trilogy (Satyagit Ray)Pyaasa (Guru Dutt)The Decalogue (Krzysztof Kieslowski)Duck SoupDouble IndemnityThe Third ManM (Fritz Lang)Touch of EvilCitizen KaneMany Hitchcock filmsWages of FearRules of the GameThe Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 ya hard to beat this list of comedy/romance movies ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1eyedjack Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 One flew over the cuckoo's nestDuelDark StarRun Lola RunBad Taste (but not Brain Dead)Videodrome, Slither (pretty much anything by David Cronenberg)IfO Lucky ManBrazilEnter the Dragon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeGee Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 looking back over this topic, I am amazed that only Joshs and I have mentioned Casablanca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elianna Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 I just watched the movie "Mean Girls" on tv. It was great. Highly recommended for those who appreciate the high school movie genre, but more sarcastic than most of them. ya it was cool and fun.....but check out b/w carry grant/hepburn movies...for real late night romance fun but then you may not find him good looking at your young age??????? Umm, Mean Girls was NOT a romance. And yes, I've seen both Philadelphia Story and Bringing Up Baby, and they're entertaining movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1eyedjack Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Harold and Maude Borat: Cultural learnings of America for make benefit glorious nation of Kazakhstan(wonder if that one will stand the test of time ... (pause) ... NOT) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akhare Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Videodrome, Slither (pretty much anything by David Cronenberg)Brazil I completely forgot Brazil -- the 3 DVD Criterion version is especially memorable and is a must for another serious film buff. I also loved Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas -- the movie is a perfect visualization of the hilarious book. Cronenberg's films are very interesting too -- I really loved the The Naked Lunch. Here are a few other favourites: The Big SleepMaltese FalconThe Wild BunchHigh NoonThe Vengeance Trilogy (Oldboy, Sympathy for...)Diabolique (the original French Version)Rosemary's BabyThe ExorcistSuspiriaThe Evil DeadFull Metal JacketAll Quiet on the Western FrontGhost in the Shell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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