The New AND Improved MoFo Top 100 Films of All-Time

[WBadger]

Hey everybody, sorry for the long wait for the highly anticipated newest list for Movie Forums' Top 100 Films of All-Time. I guess the advantage of taking a while to post a list is that I gained A LOT of lists from new members and pulled some from new Top 100 threads. I received exactly 14 more lists this year than BobbyB used for last year's list.

I really enjoyed making this list, even though I would cringe when I would see some films move ahead others and so forth, and it was fun putting in my list last so I could see my favorites move up the overall list. But I promise I copied the list fair. ;)

My system of scoring was for every movie that was ranked 1st recieved 25 points, 2nd received 24 points and so on...... The value of the ranking ended up being very important and some films that got chosen often but were too low on user's list missed out on the Top 100. So the importance of the ranks were crucial. It'll be interesting to compare the list from last year and this year.

Thanks for all the lists, and a thanks to Caitlyn for helping recruit lists and helping me organize this. :up:

But yeah, before I begin presenting the list as interesting as possible... any questions or comments?

Starring (in no particular order):

rauldc14
Fiscal
Aniko
Dexter Riley
Golgot
B-card
genesis_pig
The Prestige
Harry Lime
n3wt
TheMightyCelestial
L.B. Jeffries
honeykid
Classicqueen13
Yoda
sarah f
mark f
Luumu
Cries&Whispers
FILMFREAK087
Darkrose
adepter
Miss Vicky
Tacitus
monkeypunch
meatwadsprite
Project Steel
TheUsualSuspect
The DOMINATOR
Iroquois
Plainview
SoulInside
Thursday Next
Caitlyn
Powdered Water
Mrs. Darcy
michael_10
christine
michaelcorleone
LuDiNaToR
uconjack
WBadger

[TheUsualSuspect]

Let's see how this one turns out.

[journeyowns]

Excited to see how this turns out.

[WBadger]

100. The Crow (1994, Proyas)

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t205/deovision/crow.jpg

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1994/posters/crow_ver5.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1994/posters/crow_ver1.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1994/posters/crow_ver4.jpg


Total Points Earned: 32
Compared to Previous List: http://unassistedsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Down-Arrow.jpg 64 spots

[Juno MacGuff]

Looking forward to this. I guess I didn't get my top 100 in before this all started.

[Harry Lime]

I like how you're doing this, comparing it to the previous list and showing how much it has moved up or down is a great idea. Kudos!

[WBadger]

99. Mystic River (2003, Eastwood)


http://www.independentcritics.com/images/mystic%20river%20SPLASH.jpg

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2003/posters/mystic_river_ver2.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2003/posters/mystic_river.jpg


Total Points Earned: 33
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[Cries&Whispers]

This is really cool, I'm looking forward to it. I wasn't around for the last list, so it will be nice to see how opinions have changed on the forums.

By the way, how was The Crow so high on the list the first time and Mystic River not even on the list?

[Yoda]

This is indeed very cool, and I like the suspense! Take your time with it, by all means.

I also agree completely that it's going to be maddening seeing some of these. :D But that's how it goes. It's a living document, no doubt, and we've gotta start somewhere.

[planet news]

Seems like a ton of work. I thank you, Badger.

But already, the first 2 choices are quite disappoint.

[honeykid]

What did you want to see there? I'm assuming that you're disapointed that they're on the list at all, yes?

[Miss Vicky]

I love that honeykid submitted a list for this, but never created a favorites list for his profile.


(yes, I'm going to keep hounding you about that, hk.)

:)

[honeykid]

I love that honeykid submitted a list for this, but never created a favorites list for his profile.


(yes, I'm going to keep hounding you about that, hk.)

:)

True and, while I tried my best, I didn't really care too much about the placement of the films. What I put as #1 or #17 on that list, might not be the same on my finished top 100 list. In fact, I'm not 100% sure what I even put as #1 (or #17 for that matter) on this list. I could make a pretty good guess, as I'm starting to realise what my favourite film probably is, but there's still a few to watch before I put up my 100.

[rauldc14]

Glad to see that Mystic River made it. Granted it got the bulk of the points from me probably, but it is nice to see it on there.

I am going to thoroughly enjoy looking at this list.

[LuDiNaToR]

really cool idea, got mine in just in time :)

[WBadger]

98. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984, Spielberg)


http://www.collider.com/uploads/imageGallery/Raiders_of_the_Lost_Ark/raiders_of_the_lost_ark_movie_image_indiana_jones__3_.jpg

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1984/posters/indiana_jones_and_the_temple_of_doom_ver1.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1984/posters/indiana_jones_and_the_temple_of_doom_ver2.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1984/posters/indiana_jones_and_the_temple_of_doom_ver3.jpg


Total Points Earned: 33
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[Miss Vicky]

Glad to see this one make the cut. It's always been my favorite Indy movie.

[Yoda]

I'm fine with it on there, provided the other two are on it, and higher. :) Which I think will probably be the case.

[rauldc14]

I haven't seen anything of Indiana Jones, but I can't say I'd be surprised if all 3 of the best ones were on it. No true surprises yet, though its early.

[linespalsy]

I don't know if it's more surprising that the Crow is on here at all or that it was in the top fifty on the previous list. even though i didn't participate now i'm pretty curious to see what else made it, that seems like a pretty good turnout as far as these things go as well.

[rauldc14]

I've heard of a lot of people here that dig The Crow. I thought it was going to be higher, actually.

[WBadger]

Also, can this thread replace the former "MoFo Top 100, Part III" thread as IMPORTANT?

[Yoda]

Done. :)

[WBadger]

Did you mean to move it to Member Reviews?

[Yoda]

Argh, I forgot that happens automatically. I'll program in an exception.

[WBadger]

97. Being John Malkovich (1999, Jonze)

http://s3.hubimg.com/u/328746_f520.jpg


http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1999/posters/being_john_malkovich_ver1.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1999/posters/being_john_malkovich_ver2.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1999/posters/being_john_malkovich_ver3.jpg


Total Points Earned: 34
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[Miss Vicky]

Big thumbs up. Can't fathom why this one didn't make the cut on the last list.

[TheUsualSuspect]

If Temple of Doom made it, the I think the other two did as well. (not even bothering with crystal skull)

[meatwadsprite]

Yeeeee Temple of Doom, good pick guys :D

[Caitlyn]

Big thumbs up. Can't fathom why this one didn't make the cut on the last list.

I've yet to see it... guess I need to move it up on my "to see" list...


As for The Crow... I voted for it... and would again.

[Powdered Water]

For anyone who wants to hate on The Crow, just remember. I work with power tools and Caity carries a gun.

All I'm gonna say.

Oh, and its a travesty that it dropped all the way to #100.

Now I'm done... seriously. For really real this time.

[genesis_pig]

So far all were cool... especially The Crow. That movie never fails to please me.

[mark f]

I like the list. I think I'm responsible for Temple of Doom (I'm pretty sure it got most of its points from me because I can do second grade math -- most of the time.) I like Gone Daddy [Baby] Gone and Shutter Island better than Mystic River and I don't need to say why again, do I? :cool:

[Juno MacGuff]

Where is Juno? Oh I forgot we are only on #97. We have a long way to go to get to Juno. :)

[Yoda]

Gone Daddy Gone
Gone Baby Gone? Or is this some old-timey talkie I don't know about? :D

[mark f]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_5Ai6SRxtI :cool:

[WBadger]

96. Double Indemnity (1944, Wilder)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f277/si86/list2/DoubleIndemnity.jpg


http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1944/posters/double_indemnity_ver5.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1944/posters/double_indemnity.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1944/posters/double_indemnity_ver6.jpg


Total Points Earned: 34
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[WBadger]

95. Spirited Away (2001, Miyazaki)

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ky4g2fmqLs1qa3sh3o1_500.jpg


http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2001/posters/spirited_away_ver3.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2001/posters/spirited_away.jpg


Total Points Earned: 34
Compared to Previous List: http://unassistedsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Down-Arrow.jpg 47 spots

[christine]

Pleased Double Indemnity made it :)

[mark f]

I think Badger put that one over. :cool:

[honeykid]

Double Indemnity? Now we're talking. :cool:

[Yoda]

Why, that's twice as much indemnity as usual!

[Miss Vicky]

I haven't seen either of those two movies.

[Yoda]

They're both pretty awesome.

[journeyowns]

I haven't seen either one of them either. Will add more to the ever-growing netflix queue.

[rauldc14]

Double Indemnity has been on the top of my to see list for quite some time.

[WBadger]

Yeah, it's one of my favorites. And raul, I noticed in another thread that you were a Billy Wilder fan and personally I think Double Indemnity is easily his best film. Definitely a genre essential if not anything else.

[rauldc14]

Yeah, it's one of my favorites. And raul, I noticed in another thread that you were a Billy Wilder fan and personally I think Double Indemnity is easily his best film. Definitely a genre essential if not anything else.

Yeah for some reason I've had a hard time of getting ahold of that one. But I think when I go down to Illinois they have this store that has essentially every great film there so I can probably just buy it as a blind buy, since I'm assuming it'll be well worth it.

[planet news]

Being John Malkovich has got to be one of the best films of ever. It has so much philosophical depth, it's insane. I absolutely love everything from Spike Jones... or should I say Kaufman. Both true living geniuses with unmistakable styles. Kaufman is the greater artist though, I would say.

[WBadger]

I think Badger put that one over. :cool:

Hehe. There is some truth to this statement. :D

[WBadger]

94. Million Dollar Baby (2004, Eastwood)

http://www.stardusttrailers.com/gallery_film/(020908113848)tn2_million_dollar_baby_2.jpg

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2004/posters/million_dollar_baby_ver2.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2004/posters/million_dollar_baby.jpg


Total Points Earned: 34
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[Miss Vicky]

Another one I haven't seen.

[WBadger]

Get on it!

- MovieForums.com

[rauldc14]

Glad to see that this one at least made the list. I didn't know that other people liked this movie.

[WBadger]

Yes, well, there were a lot of lists and a lot of movies.

In fact, 551 different films were in contention.

[Caitlyn]

Glad to see that this one at least made the list. I didn't know that other people liked this movie.

It's 67 in my top 100... and when I redo the list, it will probably move into the top 50...

[honeykid]

Yes, well, there were a lot of lists and a lot of movies.

In fact, 551 different films were in contention.

I'm guessing a good few of mine won't see the light of day in this list. Nevermind, they'll be revealed when I finally get it done. :D

[WBadger]

93. Black Hawk Down (2001, Scott)

http://www.premiere.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/images/black-hawk-down2/604694-1-eng-US/Black-Hawk-Down.jpg

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2001/posters/black_hawk_down_ver2.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2001/posters/black_hawk_down_ver3.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2001/posters/black_hawk_down_ver1.jpg


Total Points Earned: 35
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[Caitlyn]

Great job on this Badger... looks like we're going to have quiet a few newcomers... :)

[rauldc14]

It's 67 in my top 100... and when I redo the list, it will probably move into the top 50...

That is great to hear. It is such a moving movie, to me at least.

[rauldc14]

I like the way the list is going. Black Hawk Down isn't close to being one of my favorites, and actually I didn't know that many people cared for it. But it is interesting to see that it made the list.

[Miss Vicky]

I've seen Black Hawk Down, but it just wasn't my kind of movie.

[rauldc14]

Probably the case of being someone's favorite film, which gave it a huge boosting, but it is what it is.

[Caitlyn]

Black Hawk Down wasn't on my list but I can definitely see how it made it into the top 100... it is an awesome film...

[journeyowns]

Love Black Hawk Down. Million Dollar Baby is another one I'm really ashamed I haven't seen.

[honeykid]

Really? I can't say I've ever thought it was that good. So far, and I understand that we're not 10 films in yet, Double Indemnity's the only film that gets my pulse racing.

[WBadger]

Even though, I've heard good things about Black Hawk Down, I definitely did not expect it to make this list.

[WBadger]

92. Moulin Rouge! (2001, Luhrmann)

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/070727/tearjerkers/moulin_l.jpg


http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2001/posters/moulin_rouge_ver3.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2001/posters/moulin_rouge.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2001/posters/moulin_rouge_ver4.jpg

Total Points Earned: 35
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[Harry Lime]

Hey Badger, how did you determine ranking when both movies were tied in points?

[rauldc14]

I was actually wondering the same thing, Harry Lime. The list turned south in my opinion with the past two choices, but not every choice can be everyone's personal favorites. Love it though, WBadger!

[honeykid]

Ah, another decent film. Still nothing that'd make my top 25, but then, I'm only expecting to see a few of those.

[WBadger]

Hey Badger, how did you determine ranking when both movies were tied in points?

List appearances.

If the points and the appearances are the same, I have just been posting them as they show up on the Excel document. For example, Million Dollar Baby had the most list appearances of the other films with 34 points.

Photo edited.

[Classicqueen13]

I haven't seen anything of Indiana Jones

You should, darling ;)

[Classicqueen13]

Badge, I love the layout. It's great all the work you're putting into this. Many thanks!

[rauldc14]

You should, darling ;)


There are so many things I should be seeing....but so many movies, so little time. You can never truly catch up, can you?

[mark f]

Considering I've watched about 90-95% of my movies after I was 20, I'm not sure why not. Probably about 80-85% of those are what were "old movies" at the time I watched (and continue to watch). It's a personal choice obviously.

[Juno MacGuff]

I really liked Moulin Rouge. Kidman & McGregor were awesome together on screen and their voices worked great together.

[Caitlyn]

I'm definitely not surprised Moulin Rouge made the list... but it didn't get any help from me...

[journeyowns]

I didn't get my list in on time for this, so I didn't help it...but Moulin Rouge quite possibly would have gotten more help if I did. ;)

[Harry Lime]

List appearances.


Cool. I was thinking maybe highest rank, like say if Pulp Fiction and Goodfellas had the same amount of points but the highest Goodfellas was ranked on a submitted list was second and Pulp Fiction was first on one the tie would go to Pulp Fiction. That was me just trying to guess how you did it, though. The way you did it works just fine.

[Miss Vicky]

Never watched Moulin Rouge but given my general distaste for musicals, it's probably not one I'll be giving a try anytime soon.

[WBadger]

91. Léon (The Professional) (1994, Besson)

http://cinemasights.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/theprofessional-cleaningguns2.jpg


http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1994/posters/professional_ver1.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1994/posters/professional_ver3.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1994/posters/professional_ver2.jpg

Total Points Earned: 35
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[honeykid]

Oh yes, now I love Leon. Still not top 25 material, but still... Love it!

[WBadger]

Well 25 movies isn't a lot.

[Caitlyn]

Léon is in my top 10... so you know it got some help from me... :)

Doing a great job Badger!

[Juno MacGuff]

Never seen Leon. I will have to put this on on my list. Look how young Natalie Portman looks.

[genesis_pig]

You should, it's a classic.

[The Prestige]

The Crow and Double Indemnity are more than welcome on this list. The others not so much. For all of it's excellent performances, I don't like Mystic River that much and Temple Of Doom is probably the weakest of the Indiana Jones series. Really excited to see how this list progresses. I did think that The Crow would be much higher, though. Boy, I don't know about Black Hawk Down y'know. That film was a bit dodgy.

[Juno MacGuff]

You should, it's a classic.I will add it to my ever growing list. It seems since I have joined this site my list to see movies is growing and growing.

[rauldc14]

Definitely expected to see Leon on this list. But I haven't seen it myself either.

[honeykid]

Well 25 movies isn't a lot.

Oh, absolutely not, WB. I wasn't having a go. I don't expect to see more than 5 of the 25 I entered and, with a couple of exceptions, this is the end I'd expect to see them in.

I think you've done a great job, WB.

[WBadger]

90. Good Will Hunting (1997, Van Sant)

http://changeonesmind.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/tn2_good_will_hunting_1.jpg

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1997/posters/good_will_hunting_verdvd.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1997/posters/good_will_hunting.jpg

Total Points Earned: 36
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[Caitlyn]

I've been meaning to re-watch that and keep forgetting to...

re-added and bumped up on my 'to see' list...

[christine]

Brilliant job WB, must've taken ages!

[honeykid]

Great addition. Another film I absolutely love.

[iluv2viddyfilms]

I should have paid more attention and I would have submitted a list. Or was it invite only?

Good to see Leon, and Double Indemnity on there. Temple of Doom is no surprise. I am surprise to see Good Will Hunting, which I thought most people forgot about after a year or so when it came out. Also shocked to see Moulin Rouge! which I assumed most people hated.

Of course I imagine this list will be heavily dominated by films released in the last 20 years or so.

[rauldc14]

I better add that one to my to see list as well. Damn 11 in and 3 that I really still want to see (Double Indemnity, Leon, Goodwill Hunting)

[WBadger]

89. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966, Nichols)

http://www.filmsquish.com/guts/files/images/lizzie4.JPG

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1966/posters/whos_afraid_of_virginia_woolf_ver10.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1966/posters/whos_afraid_of_virginia_woolf_ver5.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1966/posters/whos_afraid_of_virginia_woolf_ver9.jpg

Total Points Earned: 36
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[Yoda]

I should have paid more attention and I would have submitted a list. Or was it invite only?

Good to see Leon, and Double Indemnity on there. Temple of Doom is no surprise. I am surprise to see Good Will Hunting, which I thought most people forgot about after a year or so when it came out. Also shocked to see Moulin Rouge! which I assumed most people hated.
Well, with this scoring system and sample size, it only takes a few people to sneak onto the end of the list.

Of course I imagine this list will be heavily dominated by films released in the last 20 years or so.
I think the middle of the list will, but I think the top 20-30 will be a nice mix of eras. I guess we'll find out soon enough.

[Harry Lime]

I'm still waiting for a film from my list to make it here.

[rauldc14]

I should have paid more attention and I would have submitted a list. Or was it invite only?

Good to see Leon, and Double Indemnity on there. Temple of Doom is no surprise. I am surprise to see Good Will Hunting, which I thought most people forgot about after a year or so when it came out. Also shocked to see Moulin Rouge! which I assumed most people hated.

Of course I imagine this list will be heavily dominated by films released in the last 20 years or so.


Honestly, it has been a pretty good mix so far.

[mark f]

Score one for the fs!!

[WBadger]

Well, with this scoring system and sample size, it only takes a few people to sneak onto the end of the list.


Yep. Or in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf's case, all it takes is a very high ranking on a list from mark and sarah f.

[honeykid]

Well done, f's. :up: It's a great film, though I have to confess, I've not seen it for years.

[The Dame]

Nice list so far. I knew MoFos had good taste.

[WBadger]

88. American Beauty (1999, Mendes)

http://www.glogster.com/media/3/7/48/20/7482068.jpg


http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1999/posters/american_beauty_ver2.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1999/posters/american_beauty.jpg

Total Points Earned: 36
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[Classicqueen13]

Lots of new ones this time around.

[honeykid]

Lots of new members, I guess. Another good addition. :up:

[WBadger]

87. Raging Bull (1980, Scorsese)

http://top-10-list.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Raging-Bull.jpg


http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1980/posters/raging_bull_ver2.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1980/posters/raging_bull.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1980/posters/raging_bull_ver3.jpg

Total Points Earned: 36
Compared to Previous List: http://unassistedsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Down-Arrow.jpg 16 spots

[genesis_pig]

I am ashamed of having not seen Raging Bull yet.

[christine]

I am ashamed of have not seen Raging Bull yet.

Get on it GP!

[genesis_pig]

Get on it GP!

Now I am ashamed for making a grammatical error in that sentence.

[christine]

Now I am ashamed for making a grammatical error in that sentence.

:laugh: Just watch it and all will be forgiven

[planet news]

Yeah seriously. It's probably his finest.

[rauldc14]

I'm kind of torn on American Beauty....I give it a 7/10 but I can see how one can like the movie. The movie was just a bit too strange for me in parts.

I'm with you, Genesis. I haven't seen Raging Bull either.

[Darkrose]

88. American Beauty (1999, Mendes)

http://www.glogster.com/media/3/7/48/20/7482068.jpg

Woohooo!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rauldc14]

I find it really weird how low some of these points total are still. I mean, assuming Darkrose got his vote in, that's 25 for American Beauty. Kind of interesting that it only garnered 11 more total points. That speaks volumes to how many different movies must have gotten votes, which I believe you stated somewhere before in here.

[honeykid]

I find it really weird how low some of these points total are still. I mean, assuming Darkrose got his vote in, that's 25 for American Beauty. Kind of interesting that it only garnered 11 more total points. That speaks volumes to how many different movies must have gotten votes, which I believe you stated somewhere before in here.

Absolutely. It's also why I don't expect to see many of my choices on the list, as I feel (though I'd love to be wrong) that I'd be the only person (or maybe one of two) voting for it.

[rauldc14]

Absolutely. It's also why I don't expect to see many of my choices on the list, as I feel (though I'd love to be wrong) that I'd be the only person (or maybe one of two) voting for it.

I feel the same way. Two of my votes have made it, but I don't think more than 7-8 of mine total will make it. Especially since two of my highest ranked movies are already gone.

[WBadger]

bump

[WBadger]

86. Schindler's List (1993, Spielberg)

http://www.tellingfilms.netne.net/images/spielberg-neeson.jpg


http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1993/posters/schindlers_list.jpg

Total Points Earned: 37
Compared to Previous List: http://unassistedsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Down-Arrow.jpg 14 spots

[rauldc14]

Didn't get a vote from me for this, but it is in my top 50, so glad it made the list.

[Yoda]

Pretty surprised to see Schindler's List that low. I don't have a problem with it, really, but it's surprising.

I think we'll have some pretty crazy stuff in the top 30-40 or so.

[planet news]

I think people factor in watchability in their top 10. I've seen almost all of the films in my top 10, like, at least four to five times, and I basically feel ready to watch any of them again at any time except for 2001 and The Sacrifice.

That being said, Schindler's List is not an especially fun film.

[honeykid]

Yep. I think the influx of new, younger members has pushed a lot of these acknowldged greats down the list. I pleased about that, as it makes things much more interesting. Whether it'll be better or not, I don't know, but it's certainly more interesting.

*Edit* I'd hope they factor in watchability into their own top 10. Otherwise, what's the point of having them in there?

[planet news]

You obviously see no point in it yourself.

I'm at the tender, young age of 18. Schindler's List is 17. That's hardly an "acknowldged great", and it basically isn't. The subject matter forces people to consider it better than others, but even this I claim they botched horribly. There's still a good deal of debate about the film among academic circles and this vulgar concept of dramatic Holocaust films in general.

So far, I haven't seen one film I protest to being "so low". I'd rather see many of these films wiped from the list in general, but this is not some kind of definitive list.

Actually, I see that you're just trying to be an analytical statistician, so continue! :cool:

[Cries&Whispers]

So far, I haven't seen one film I protest to being "so low". I'd rather see many of these films wiped from the list in general, but this is not some kind of definitive list.



I agree, there are a few that wouldn't even make my Top 100. But how can you not protest to Raging Bull being so low?! That's one of the greatest movies of all time. It has withstood the test of time, features one of the greatest performances in acting history, and is generally accepted as one of the greatest films of all time.

[planet news]

Okay sure. I shoulda scrolled back a little before I went all outrage on yall. And Being John Malkovich too.

[WBadger]

85. Signs (2002, Shyamalan)

http://ubtappin.fatcow.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/gibson-pheonix2.jpg

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2002/posters/signs.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2002/posters/signs_ver2.jpg

Total Points Earned: 38
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[Yoda]

Woohoo.

You may now go ahead and hate, hatifying haters.

[Fiscal]

Cool addition, I really enjoyed Signs but

This might be an old complaint, or ignorant even, but why didn't the earth's atmosphere affect the aliens if their weakness is water? I guess they wouldn't start melting or anything because the water content isn't THAT high. I guess being uncomftorable is a fair exchange for earth's resources? I know they wouldn't enjoy occupying humid ass Texas, that's for sure.

[Caitlyn]

Cool addition, I really enjoyed Signs but

This might be an old complaint, or ignorant even, but why didn't the earth's atmosphere affect the aliens if their weakness is water? I guess they wouldn't start melting or anything because the water content isn't THAT high. I guess being uncomftorable is a fair exchange for earth's resources? I know they wouldn't enjoy occupying humid ass Texas, that's for sure.

That always bothered me too... but I think the fact that when the aliens were breaking into the house, Gibson and Phoenix stood weaponless waiting for them to get in... and Gibson was even standing behind his son... instead of in front of him.... bothered me even worse... regardless, it was an interesting film... and I can see why it made the list...

[rauldc14]

Another great addition...loving the list. Especially the last two!

[Miss Vicky]

I'm pretty sure this one didn't make my personal list, but you know I'm not complaining. :)

[WBadger]

84. Sonatine (1993, Kitano)

http://www.limmaginesospesa.ilcannocchiale.it/mediamanager/sys.user/20543/sonatine2.jpg

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1993/posters/9C89EF5A3A-62b6.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1993/posters/9C89EF5A3A-452a.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1993/posters/9C89EF5A3A-4e81.jpg

Total Points Earned: 38
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[Harry Lime]

Sonatine is a pretty decent flick, I actually appreciated it a lot more the second time around. I think a big part of how much I like a film depends on which mood I'm in when I first watch it. I need to watch Hana-bi again.

[honeykid]

Sonatine's a surprise, but not an unpleasant one. Well done whoever had it on their list. :up:

[genesis_pig]

Hey Harry, I love your sig quote!.. I never paid attention to this but after seeing your quote, I actually understood "BANNED FROM VIENNA".

Funny, I never put it together before considering your name... I need to be more attentive around here.

[Harry Lime]

Iro and Meat, for sure on theirs if they sent in lists. I think it's Tacitus' favourite as well.

GP, glad I could provide you with some amusement.

[rauldc14]

It would definitely be interesting to make this into one of the movies lists that we have.

[WBadger]

83. Magnolia (1999, P.T. Anderson)

http://www.seanax.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/magnolia02.jpg

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1999/posters/6D71646835-d0b2.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1999/posters/6D71646835-1c9b.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1999/posters/6D71646835-91cf.jpg

Total Points Earned: 38
Compared to Previous List: http://unassistedsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Up-Arrow.jpg 5 spots

[rauldc14]

I haven't seen this one, but I don't have any true intentions to soon either. Could be good but doesn't seem like my cup of tea.

[WBadger]

Why doesn't it seem like your cup of tea?

I mean it's Paul Thomas Anderson here.

[Iroquois]

Iro and Meat, for sure on theirs if they sent in lists. I think it's Tacitus' favourite as well.

Actually double-checked this, turns out Sonatine wasn't on the list I sent in. Came close though, definite top 40 material.

As for Magnolia, that's one of those movies that struck me as being very powerful the first time around but now I have absolutely no desire to re-watch it again for whatever reason.

[mark f]

Based on that, it sounds like someone who hasn't seen it should watch it because they could find it very powerful. It's certainly a major film, at least for people who want to consider themselves film buffs.

[planet news]

^ Is this... Sonatine?

That is a huge surprise though. I guess it had the usual potential to become "mad popular" because of the fun humor and genre subversion. Always increases accessibility. Yet, though I haven't seen any other Kitanos, I'm pretty sure that they are all half-comedies, correct? Also, he was pretty funny in Battle Royale the short time he was in it.

[mark f]

I was actually talkling about Magnolia, but I suppose I mean that if a flick ends up in our collective (you like that word planet?) list, then somebody should have no reason to not make an effort to watch it. I don't really think this is a place for people afraid of watching movies.

[genesis_pig]

Magnolia is a great film, I would recommend it too.
At least far better than Crash.

[planet news]

Absolutely, Magnolia is a must. P. T. Anderson has yet to make a film that is not hugely, hugely successful. Probably one of the more talent living filmmaker's out there.

[christine]

Sonatine's a surprise, but not an unpleasant one. Well done whoever had it on their list. :up:

I had it just outside my top 25, at no.27. I've got a Kitano much further up my list too. Wonder if thet'll make it.

[WBadger]

82. Requiem for a Dream (2000, Aronofsky)

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.cinematical.com/media/2009/06/800px-requiem_for_a_dream_screensho-(2).jpg

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2000/posters/requiem_for_a_dream_ver3.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2000/posters/requiem_for_a_dream_ver2.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2000/posters/requiem_for_a_dream.jpg

Total Points Earned: 38
Compared to Previous List: http://unassistedsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Up-Arrow.jpg 13 spots

[honeykid]

I know this has been getting a bit of a kicking recently, but I still think it's great.

[meatwadsprite]

Kick it ! KICK IT SO IT DIES !!!!

[Miss Vicky]

I'll never get the love for this one. It's an okay movie, but I don't think it would even crack my top 200.

[mark f]

I know this has been getting a bit of a kicking recently, but I still think it's great.

You think Jennifer Connelly's great, but of course, she is. The movie though...

[Harry Lime]

The movie though......is great.

[rauldc14]

I agree in part that Jennifer Connelly is great. Don't like the movie though, too overpraised.

[Harry Lime]

I agree in part that Jennifer Connelly is great. Don't like the movie though, too overpraised.

Yeah, it's definitely no Man on Fire.

[Juno MacGuff]

Requiem For A Dream is one of those films that is either a love it or just hate it. For me it wasn't awful, but very disturbing and something I would only want to view once.

[WBadger]

bump

[WBadger]

81. Titanic (1997, Cameron)

http://www.watchmoviestreaming.com/pictures/titanic1.jpg

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1997/posters/titanic_ver1.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1997/posters/titanic_ver2.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1997/posters/titanic_ver3.jpg

Total Points Earned: 39
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[Harry Lime]

One-fifth of the way through and not one film from my list. Plus, that last one there is really pushing it. Seriously people, Titanic?
http://30.media.tumblr.com/bh7gArBTKi49fyu9AnOtjKero1_250.jpg

[Juno MacGuff]

Never liked Titanic very much.It was way over the top.

[meatwadsprite]

I thought it was under the sea ?

[WBadger]

I guess that could either be a really good thing or a really bad thing, Harry.

Also just because we are 1/5th, I thought I'd just post the list thus far here so you dont have to look back:

100. The Crow
99. Mystic River
98. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
97. Being John Malkovich
96. Double Indemnity
95. Spirited Away
94. Million Dollar Baby
93. Black Hawk Down
92. Moulin Rouge!
91. Leon (The Professional)
90. Good Will Hunting
89. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
88. American Beauty
87. Raging Bull
86. Schindler's List
85. Signs
84. Sonatine
83. Magnolia
82. Requiem for a Dream
81. Titanic

Thoughts, opinions on the list thus far?

[honeykid]

I like Titanic, but I'm surprised to see it on this list. Mostly because it's not even half the film on tv that it is on the big screen.

How the list looks so far? Well, there's still not a top 25 film from my list on there. Most of them, if not all, wouldn't make my top 100, but there's some good films on it. Three films I've not seen (Magnolia being the only one I might take a look at) and I love that Double Indemnity and Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? are both on the list. Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby and Black Hawk Down are disapointments and I'm surprised to see Titanic and Sonatine on there, though I like those two.

The rest are films I've expect to see on this list. Some I like, some I don't, but I don't think I've got anything to add that I already haven't.

[Juno MacGuff]

American Beauty is #5 on my list and is the only one represented on the list so far, but there are other good movies I have seen that are on your list.

[Harry Lime]

Thoughts, opinions on the list thus far?

There's some quality flicks so far. Some nice surprises, and some not so nice surprises.

[Caitlyn]

Some of the scenes in Titanic were pretty cool and I like the soundtrack, but as a whole, I really, really dislike it... and Moulin Rouge is a stinker as far as I'm concerned... I need to watch Magnolia all the way through... and I've just never been able to bring myself to watch Requiem for a Dream...

[Miss Vicky]

I've only even seen 1/2 the list so far (or seen them in my adult life/recently enough to remember and judge them). But I like most of those I have seen.

[genesis_pig]

The best thing about this list is that it has everything everyone here likes.. I can see it as qa blend of everyone's taste in films.
So if there' are any movies we haven't seen yet, I think we should give them a try...

[Caitlyn]

I'm going to try to rewatch all the ones that are a little foggy... and watch the ones I haven't seen... with the exception of Requiem for a Dream... I'll have to think about that one a while...

[Juno MacGuff]

I have seen 10 on the list so far and out of those 10 I really liked 5 of them.

[rauldc14]

Really loving Mystic River, Signs and Million Dollar Baby on the list. Disappointing to see Requiem for a Dream and to a lesser extent Blackhawk Down on there. And yes Harry Lime it's obvious Man on Fire > Requiem for a Dream. But we all have our own opinions.

[Juno MacGuff]

Really loving Mystic River, Signs and Million Dollar Baby on the list. Disappointing to see Requiem for a Dream and to a lesser extent Blackhawk Down on there. And yes Harry Lime it's obvious Man on Fire > Requiem for a Dream. But we all have our own opinions.
The thing is with Requiem For A Dream is you either have it way up you list or not at all. It is just one of those films that a certain audience will enjoy.

[rauldc14]

The thing is with Requiem For A Dream is you either have it way up you list or not at all. It is just one of those films that a certain audience will enjoy.


Yes, pretty much the drugged up population loves it.

[Iroquois]

One-fifth of the way through and not one film from my list.

Eh, they're probably going to be higher up the list than this anyway.

Also, I've seen 14 of the movies so far - the rest don't really interest me enough to go after them, though.

[Juno MacGuff]

Yes, pretty much the drugged up population loves it.
If I was a druggy I sure wouldn't like that last bit of the movie.

[gurbir]

why isnt avatar on there that is a great movie.

[Plainview]

Yes, pretty much the drugged up population loves it.

Are you kidding this movie is anti-drug. Im sure the drug population loves open gang green holes in their arms.

[Powdered Water]

Also just because we are 1/5th, I thought I'd just post the list thus far here so you dont have to look back:

100. The Crow
99. Mystic River
98. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
97. Being John Malkovich
96. Double Indemnity
95. Spirited Away
94. Million Dollar Baby
93. Black Hawk Down
92. Moulin Rouge!
91. Leon (The Professional)
90. Good Will Hunting
89. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
88. American Beauty
87. Raging Bull
86. Schindler's List
85. Signs
84. Sonatine
83. Magnolia
82. Requiem for a Dream
81. Titanic

Thoughts, opinions on the list thus far?

Not bad MoFo's Of the 20 I've seen 17 and I actually plan to see Magnolia fairly soon. I was planning on doing a sort of compare and contrast between Magnolia and Shortcuts after reading the thread comparing the two films.

Black Hawk Down is a movie I may never see. It's a small possibility but I'm in no hurry whatsoever. I've been told by so many people that its good for so many years... I know myself. I'll dislike it. It is what it is.

Spirited Away I plan to see at some point as many on this board have said his movies are pretty good, so, I'll get to it.

Anyway, even though The Crow is barely on the list I guess I can live with that. Some other great choices though.

I love, love, LOVE Moulin Rouge, I'm surprised you don't dig it just a little bit Caity.

And I don't care what anybody says... Titanic is a good film. If it wasn't it wouldn't have made *cough* boatloads of cash. And it did too.

Requiem for a Dream is a surprise. Not that I have a problem with the movie. On the contrary. Jennifer Connelly in various states of undress and doing lots of well, you know, stuff... was a lot of fun to watch. And the movie did have a message of sorts but its really not a great flick.

Anyway, carry on!

[genesis_pig]

May I ask why you feel you wont like Black Hawk Down?

[honeykid]

Probably because it's not very good and horridly overrated... Pretty much like most of Ridley Scott's films. :p

[iluv2viddyfilms]

Probably because it's not very good and horridly overrated... Pretty much like most of Ridley Scott's films. :p


Why is that? It's certainly better than Gladiator.

[Miss Vicky]

And I don't care what anybody says... Titanic is a good film. If it wasn't it wouldn't have made *cough* boatloads of cash. And it did too.

While I certainly agree that Titanic is a good film, I don't think box office numbers are any indication of quality. Just look at Twilight. :rolleyes:

[TheGirlWhoHadAllTheLuck_]

3 of those are going to be in my top 100 :)

[WBadger]

80. The Royal Tenenbaums (2001, W. Anderson)

http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/Previews/Royal-Tenenbaums-02.jpg

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2001/posters/royal_tenenbaums.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2001/posters/royal_tenenbaums_ver2.jpg

Total Points Earned: 39
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[Powdered Water]

While I certainly agree that Titanic is a good film, I don't think box office numbers are any indication of quality. Just look at Twilight. :rolleyes:

In Titanic's case they are, The prolonged numbers that movie put up was pretty amazing.

[genesis_pig]

Cool, the Tenenbaums showed up. I hope Rushmore shows up too.

[Miss Vicky]

I don't get the love for this one, either. The whole thing was just awkward to me and not even funnily so.

[christine]

It's just taken me two years to realise I've got the same film at no.30 and no.34 on my list! I've been robbed. I only got 99 films on my top 100 list :laugh:

[Yoda]

Love me The Royal Tenenbaums. It's an accquired taste, no doubt, as is most of Anderson's work. Subtle stuff, but really fantastic, and it's starting to look, a few years removed from it, that Tenenbaums could end up being his best original work. It certainly seems to be holding up the most.

[Blue Lou]

And I don't care what anybody says... Titanic is a good film.

I agree. Even though Im a "shoot em' in the face movie" kind of guy, this film hits its mark on so many levels. Definitely a movie that needs to be seen on the big screen. And I think a lot of people that didnt care for it, didnt see it early enough. The huge hype made them build unreasonable expectations. The hype created by Jurassic Park had this same effect on a lot of people.

[meatwadsprite]

I wish they shot the Titanic in the face.

[Powdered Water]

Imagine how good it could have been if it were in 3-D.

[WBadger]

The lord himself is converting it to 3-D because he is having trouble feeding his family.

But seriously it is being released in 2012, I think.

[rauldc14]

I guess I have to see Tenenbaums again to see if I've changed my mind on it.

[WBadger]

79. Cabaret (1972, Fosse)

http://musicalism.site90.com/Cabaret.jpg

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1972/posters/cabaret_ver2.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1972/posters/cabaret.jpg

Total Points Earned: 40
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[genesis_pig]

I guess I have to see Tenenbaums again to see if I've changed my mind on it.

Wes Anderson is quite an unique filmmaker... I have never disliked his movies.
I suggest watching his other movies as well, especially Rushmore.

Though I have to admit, he's not everyone's cup of tea..
I would suggest you watch his other movies & then once again give The Royal Tenenbaums a second try.
I have a feeling one of his movies will surely click with you... if not, it's fine.

[mark f]

:up: Cabaret.

[The Prestige]

Good Will Hunting and Signs are worthy entries. I like both films a lot, specially the former. The other entries though..not my cup of tea. American Beauty was a decent melodrama with some good turns but nothing else. I didn't "get" all this beauty nonesense and I will bet Alan Ball didn't get it either.

Not surprised to see Titanic there either but yes, it is overrated and not something I would rewatch anytime soon. I don't hate it, but I went through hell when it first came out 13 years ago. :(

Requeim For A Dream is probably the worst offender for me, though. I like Aronofsky's Pi and The Wrestler much much more than this one. Just didn't do anything for me. There was nothing exciting about the story or the way it was told. The performances were fine and all but I can think of more than a dozen drug themed films out there that shows the breakdown of individuals. Very overappreciated with weak editing imo.

[planet news]

I don't know if you can call the editing weak since Aronofsky actually took time and CARED about the editing, which is a lot more than you can say for most directors out there... even Nolan seems to have a lot of mess on his hands at points (oooo, personal attack ;)). I know what you mean by "weak" in that the techniques are ineffectual, but the hip hop montages are quite wonderful to look at, and he took a lot of time combining the different shots to make them communicate something specific but without words. There are a lot of cool sound design elements with them as well, such as a recording of an airplane taking off. As a big fan of montage theory and pure cinema, I can't shake off the editing, because it's so unique to this film. As a film, I can't say it came together totally, but there are really great instances where it absolutely does. As a standalone, those sequences also succeed in a much different way. This is the key to great montage IMO. The editing is made into such a powerful performative instrument that the composition of the montage can stand alone completely from a narrative context and still communicate something. This is also what Kurosawa calls "pure cinema".

Also: "ass-to-ass" guy! wtf!

[journeyowns]

I've seen 11 of the 22 so far and of those 11, the only two I don't particularly care for are The Royal Tenenbaums and Titanic.

[Harry Lime]

I've seen 'em all so far. Something tells me I'll have seen every movie on this list.

[planet news]

These are the one's I've seen.

100. The Crow ✔
99. Mystic River ✔
98. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom ✔
97. Being John Malkovich ✔
96. Double Indemnity ✔
95. Spirited Away ✔
94. Million Dollar Baby ✔
93. Black Hawk Down ✔
92. Moulin Rouge! ✔
91. Leon (The Professional) ✔
90. Good Will Hunting ✔
89. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? ✔
88. American Beauty ✔
87. Raging Bull ✔
86. Schindler's List ✔
85. Signs ✔
84. Sonatine ✔
83. Magnolia ✔
82. Requiem for a Dream ✔
81. Titanic ✔

[Darkrose]

assuming Darkrose got his vote in, that's 25 for American Beauty.

I'm once again mistaken for a male...

[Miss Vicky]

That's odd. Even with your old avatar I always assumed you were female. You never know what kind of impression people will get. (I've even been asked before what sex I am.)

[planet news]

Hey Miss Vicky. What up, bro? How's the missus?

[Darkrose]

I have more male friends than female friends...but I didn't think I came off as male. I always pictured you as female :modest:

[meatwadsprite]

✔ what is this orc devilry ?

[Miss Vicky]

DarkRose: Are you talking to me or PN? I am female. PN is male.

[mark f]

She was talking to you, Miss.

[The Prestige]

I don't know if you can call the editing weak since Aronofsky actually took time and CARED about the editing, which is a lot more than you can say for most directors out there... even Nolan seems to have a lot of mess on his hands at points (oooo, personal attack ;)). I know what you mean by "weak" in that the techniques are ineffectual, but the hip hop montages are quite wonderful to look at, and he took a lot of time combining the different shots to make them communicate something specific but without words. There are a lot of cool sound design elements with them as well, such as a recording of an airplane taking off. As a big fan of montage theory and pure cinema, I can't shake off the editing, because it's so unique to this film. As a film, I can't say it came together totally, but there are really great instances where it absolutely does. As a standalone, those sequences also succeed in a much different way. This is the key to great montage IMO. The editing is made into such a powerful performative instrument that the composition of the montage can stand alone completely from a narrative context and still communicate something. This is also what Kurosawa calls "pure cinema".

Also: "ass-to-ass" guy! wtf!

Doing my best to ignore the Nolan jibe but I have this thought, and in that thought is a gun..:D

I reckon I may have been a bit harsh with the 'weak' comment. I just felt that they were cliched techniques in order to convey drug abuse and stuff. The sound effects were somewhat effective, I suppose. But everything else just didn't do much for me. I never really got the sense of 'being high' even though that's what Aronofsky was clearly striving for. It reminded me of a bunch of MTV produce adverts/music videos, which is not a good thing for me. Appreciate your enthusiasm for montage though.

That ass-to-ass scene was quite surreal. I read a few comments somewhere and I still find it hard to fathom how some people actually got off from such a sequence..:/

[WBadger]

78. Quills (2000, Kaufman)

http://blogs.theage.com.au/schembri/quills.jpg

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/2000/posters/quills.jpg

Total Points Earned: 40
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[WBadger]

77. Cool Hand Luke (1967, Rosenberg)

http://www.filmforum.org/films/con/cool-hand-luke.jpg

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1967/posters/cool_hand_luke.jpg

Total Points Earned: 40
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[honeykid]

Well, I have no idea who could've voted for those last two. Do you, Miss Vicky? How about you Classicqueen13?

[rauldc14]

If Quills makes this list, I've got to think that there will be some other surprises coming up. Not that I've seen Quills or anything, but it isn't really that popular.

[Yoda]

We're still low enough on the list that, given the number of people who entered, it only takes a couple placements to get it on here. So we'll see. I think we'll have fewer surprises as we go, where it'll take several more people listing a film to get it on here.

[TheUsualSuspect]

The Royal Tenenbaums. WHOOOHOOOO!!!!

Quills is the biggest surprise right now. For me at least.

[planet news]

WAT. I haven't even seen this movie-film Quills!?!?!?!? Always looked interesting though. Sade was quite a character.

[rauldc14]

With the number of lists we got it is a bit surprising that it would only take 40 points to get to #77. There had to have been a lot of differences.

[Miss Vicky]

Well, I have no idea who could've voted for those last two. Do you, Miss Vicky? How about you Classicqueen13?



Nope. I have no idea who could have possibly been most responsible for Quills making the cut. :nope:

BTW, those of you who haven't seen it should really give it a try.

[WBadger]

With the number of lists we got it is a bit surprising that it would only take 40 points to get to #77. There had to have been a lot of differences.

There were a lot of differences. As I stated before, there were over 500 movies in total for about 42 lists. If every list had a different film and there were no common choices it would equal 1050 movies. So, 500 is rather large in this situation. At least more than I would have expected.

All of the lists I received weren't all the most generic "best of" lists which would include the same top films you would see on imdb or AFI's lists, obviously. I found a lot of lists that had films that really didn't have a shot at making the Top 100, which if found really high on two people's lists it had a great shot. This is not always the case.

Keep in mind that 40 points can be more than you think and can translate into a lot of appearances. For example, if 3 lists have Cool Hand Luke at a #19, #20, and a #21 spot it only adds up to 18 points. Though, when you look at it from the point of view that a favorite earns 25 points it may not seem like too much.

:cool:

[Miss Vicky]

I'm actually surprised that Quills made it myself. I know quite a few other people like it, but I didn't expect it to make anybody else's top 25.

[planet news]

I haven't seen the film, but I want to soon. From the criticisms below, I definitely want to. :D These are the same sorts of criticisms lobbed at lot of bold, innovative films about "touchy" subject matter.

The film was not without its detractors, including Richard Schickel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Schickel) of TIME Magazine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_%28magazine%29), who decried director Philip Kaufman's approach as “brutally horrific, vulgarly unamusing,” creating a film that succeeds only as “soft-gore porn.”[23] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quills#cite_note-22) Eleanor Ringel Gillespie of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Journal-Constitution) concurred, finding Quills “shrill, pretentious, sophomoric and often just plain dumb.”[24] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quills#cite_note-23) Kenneth Turan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Turan) of the Los Angeles Times (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Times) dismissed the film as an “overripe contrivance masquerading as high art",[25] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quills#cite_note-24) while de Sade biographer Neil Schaeffer in the The Guardian (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Guardian) criticized the film for historical inaccuracies and for simplifying de Sade's complex life (see below).[26] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quills#cite_note-Schaeffer_Article-25)

[Miss Vicky]

Okay, that's just really difficult to read. I'm not going to comment on the criticisms that are pure opinion, but as to the historical inaccuracies: Quills is NOT A BIOPIC.

De Sade is merely a character in the story. Quills is no more a biopic of de Sade's life than Bubba Ho-Tep is of Elvis Presley's life. People wanting a history lesson need look elsewhere.

[meatwadsprite]

Like Die Hard right ?

Surprised that I haven't seen some of these, usually when any one person on MoFo praises something I get right to watching that.

[planet news]

Okay, that's just really difficult to read. I'm not going to comment on the criticisms that are pure opinion, but as to the historical inaccuracies: Quills is NOT A BIOPIC.

De Sade is merely a character in the story. Quills is no more a biopic of de Sade's life than Bubba Ho-Tep is of Elvis Presley's life. People wanting a history lesson need look elsewhere.
I NEVER give a ***** about factual accuracy. Read a BIOGRAPHY. The film should always be appreciated as a standalone piece as much as possible. Even entries in a series.

I have a feeling most of those criticisms are just from idiots. I have a feeling. Anyways, I'll probably watch this sometime tomorrow.

[Miss Vicky]

I'd definitely be interested in hearing your thoughts. It really seems to be a love it or hate it movie. The most common reactions I hear from people are along the lines of "That was awesome!" or "WTF was that?"

[planet news]

Those are always the best kind of films. Hate it or love it, I know it will at least be interesting, and interesting is good.

[WBadger]

76. The Breakfast Club (1985, Hughes)

http://www.themoviescene.co.uk/reviews/_img/272-2.jpg

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1985/posters/breakfast_club.jpg

Total Points Earned: 41
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[Miss Vicky]

Awesome movie. Shocked to see it didn't make the previous list, though.

[The Prestige]

It is a great teen flick, yeah. It's been awhile since i've seen it.


EDIT- Unless i'm blind, I didn't see Memento on the previous list. Things best be better this time round..

[genesis_pig]

I was expecting Breakfast Club to be a little higher...

[planet news]

The Breakfast Club, where communism begins.

[WBadger]

75. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975, Gilliam, Jones)

http://img.listal.com/image/521733/600full-monty-python-and-the-holy-grail-screenshot.jpg

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1975/posters/monty_python_and_the_holy_grail_ver2.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1975/posters/monty_python_and_the_holy_grail_ver1.jpg

Total Points Earned: 41
Compared to Previous List: http://unassistedsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Down-Arrow.jpg 32 spots

[rauldc14]

I knew that this would make it, but I'm glad it went down. To me, it's a pretty good movie,but I really can't come to grips with watching it over and over again.

[Yoda]

I don't really disagree. I find it's still plenty watchable, if only to marvel at the timing and execution of it all, but there's no doubt that comedies suffer on repeat viewings, almost without fail. I'm not sure I'd hold that against them, though. The first time seeing this movie, I couldn't believe how funny it was.

[mark f]

I watched it six times at the theatre when it came out, but you know I'm from another era and dimension...

[Caitlyn]

I love, love, LOVE Moulin Rouge, I'm surprised you don't dig it just a little bit Caity.

I can't really explain it, but there was something that bugged me about it... I like Kidman and McGregor so am going to give it another try one day because I know myself well enough to know whatever mood I was in at the time might have played a part on how I perceived it...

And I don't care what anybody says... Titanic is a good film. If it wasn't it wouldn't have made *cough* boatloads of cash. And it did too.

Titanic is not a bad film... and actually, had they given it a different name, I might feel differently about it... but there were so many real people who lost their lives on the Titanic that I think they could have made a film about one of them... I feel the same way about Pearl Harbor...

In Titanic's case they are, The prolonged numbers that movie put up was pretty amazing.

It did make boatloads of cash... but a lot of it was from teenage females who went numerous times (I know one who saw it 10 times - along with her 4 friends)... Leo had a following... :D which I couldn't understand at the time... I might be persuaded to walk (not follow) around with him a wee bit now... ;)

[Classicqueen13]

Titanic, Cool Hand Luke, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail all made it. In a word, YES!

[WBadger]

74. Midnight Cowboy (1969, Schlesinger)

http://titirangistoryteller.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/midnight-cowboy-photograph-c10043659.jpeg

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1969/posters/midnight_cowboy.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1969/posters/midnight_cowboy_ver2.jpg

Total Points Earned: 42
Compared to Previous List: http://unassistedsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Up-Arrow.jpg 24 spots

[planet news]

Absolutely belongs on any list.

[Thursday Next]

Ha, Quills made it onto the list! I suppose it only takes a couple of people to put a film quite high on their lists to make it on. I have high hopes now for some of the other more obscure films in my list that I know have at least one other person here who likes them...

Interesting list so far, some I put in my list, some that didn't make my top 20 but I still rate highly, some I don't like at all and some I haven't seen yet but intend to soon.

[Miss Vicky]

I had a feeling you were the other responsible party, TN. Yay for Quills!

[christine]

brilliant! Midnight Cowboy made it :)

[WBadger]

73. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962, Mulligan)

http://stchrysostoms.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/to-kill-a-mockingbird.png

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1962/posters/to_kill_a_mockingbird_ver8.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1962/posters/to_kill_a_mockingbird_ver4.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1962/posters/to_kill_a_mockingbird_ver6.jpg

Total Points Earned: 43
Compared to Previous List: http://unassistedsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Down-Arrow.jpg 41 spots

[WBadger]

72. Dances with Wolves (1990, Costner)

http://www.mattfind.com/12345673215-3-2-3_img/movie/r/t/f/dances_with_wolves_1990_500x400_996433.jpg

http://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1990/posters/dances_with_wolves_ver1.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1990/posters/dances_with_wolves_ver2.jpghttp://www.flickchart.com/Assets/Posters/1990/posters/dances_with_wolves_ver3.jpg

Total Points Earned: 43
Compared to Previous List: NEW

[Brodinski]

72. Dances with Wolves (1990, Costner)

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/8421/1245227615colinfarrel.gif

[Caitlyn]

I'm not surprised... and am personally glad Dances With Wolves made the list... it is a very good film...