Mingusing's 50 Favorite Films

[Mingusings]

So I've been here for a while and decided it was time to make a list of my favorite movies. I have been putting it off for quite some time because I didn't feel I had seen enough good movies, but now I realize that I will never have seen enough good movies. ;)

I'm not super happy with the list, as many of the movies on it I have only seen once, so I won't have that much to say about them. But I figured I might as well just post it anyway. So without further ado


50. The Wrestler (2008)

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"You hear them? This is where I belong." -Randy 'The Ram' Robinson

Darren Aronofsky is among my favorite living directors. I love his films for two reasons. For one, I love how he structures his films. The pacing flows flawlessly, as the films start slow, and continuously build and build right up to the very last moment. Secondly, I love the emotional connections he creates with the characters. As it says in the film, 'the Ram' is truly an old, broken-down character. Immediately, you want to see him succeed. My feelings about him can best be compared to how a parent feels about their child. We constantly see the Ram make mistakes, mess things up, and choose poor decisions. But in the end, it doesn't change the way we feel about him one bit. I love the scenes where he interacts with his daughter. The Ram is far from a good dad. He tries. He has good intentions. He wants to be a good father. But he never will be. He's a wrestler. And he knows that's where he belongs. I keep struggling to decide whether it's a pessimistic or optimistic film. I think the theme of the movie is accepting defeat. You can't change who you are, and no matter how much you try, there are some things in this world that are out of your reach.

[Daniel M]

Looking forward to this, I watched The Wrestler for the first time this year and thought it was a good film :)

[The Gunslinger45]

I love a Top 50

[honeykid]

Bring it on, Ming. :) + rep for making this thread.

[Deadite]

Good start. :up:

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

Darren Aronofsky is among my favorite living directors.
I just know the rest of this list will be good now. :)

[cricket]

I also love The Wrestler; I felt like I was really able to identify with Randy. I'm not sure why, I don't wrestle.

[Pussy Galore]

I'm looking forward to your list!

As for the wrestler I'm not the biggest fan haha.

[BlueLion]

Aronofsky's best film, easily.

[Optimus]

I didn't really enjoy the The Wrestler. It's been a while so maybe a re-watch is needed.

[Miss Vicky]

+rep for doing a top 50, but not for that movie.

[Chardee MacDennis]

I'm guessing/hoping this isn't your last Aronofsky on the list.

[Mingusings]

49. The Tenant (1976)

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"And now, if you cut off my head, would I say, 'me and my head' or 'me and my body'? What right has my head to call itself me? What right?" -Trelkovsky

The Tenant is perhaps the creepiest, most disturbing movie I have ever seen. It's a film filled with paranoia, madness, and insanity. It's a film where the whole world is against the main character. It's the only movie that has truly gotten under my skin, and I've still yet to rewatch it three years later.

[Lucas]

I'm not too big a fan of The Tenant, but The Wrestler is outstanding though. Aronofsky's best film by far, and one of my favorites of the 2000's.

[Holden Pike]

Two films in, and we've got a '70s flick. Don't forget to get me a top twenty-five list from that decade by July 15th, Mingusing. :D

[Pussy Galore]

The Tenant is definitey the weak link in Polanski's apartment trilogy imo, but it's still great.

[Mingusings]

48. Melancholia (2011)

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"The earth is evil. We don't need to grieve for it. Nobody will miss it." -Justine

Lars von Trier's Melancholia is a visual masterpiece. Some of the shots in the film you could frame and hang up on your wall. It's truly a work of art. To me, the film offers the greatest study of depression. The two leads, Dunst and Gainsbourg, are absolutely phenomenal. They really draw you into the film and keep you engaged. The story is rather simple, but the screenplay is able to jump around with moments of sadness as well as black comedy. Some may disagree, but I find von Trier to be like the modern day Ingmar Bergman. His stories, characters, and visuals are always so on-point. Expect more from him on this list.

[honeykid]

The Wrestler was OK, but I didn't really like it. I was in a bad place then, though. Still, it's not something I'm looking to relive. I don't really remember much about The Tennant, but I think I thought it was OK. Melancholia is a film I have, but haven't seen yet.

[cricket]

I was enjoying Melancholia but didn't get to finish it, and I still have to see The Tenant.

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

Melancholia, like about 20000 other films, has been on my watchlist for too long.

[Pussy Galore]

Melancholia, like about 20000 other films, has been on my watchlist for too long.

Same here.

[Derek Vinyard]

The Tenant is definitey the weak link in Polanski's apartment trilogy imo, but it's still great.

just like Inglorious Basterds in Tarantino filmography ? :D

[Pussy Galore]

just like Inglorious Basterds in Tarantino filmography ? :D

Just like Trainspotting in Danny Boyle's filmography :)

[Derek Vinyard]

Just like Trainspotting in Danny Boyle's filmography :)

Renton >>>>>> Aldo Haine and Hans Landa


DEAL WITH IT .

[Cobpyth]

Renton >>>>>> Aldo Haine and Hans Landa

*Aldo Raine

and no. :p

[Pussy Galore]

hahahaha yep completely agree with Cobpyth here

[Godoggo]

Melancholia, like about 20000 other films, has been on my watchlist for too long.

Same here.

If you two keep joining the HoF, it won't be long before you have to watch it.

[Derek Vinyard]

*Aldo Raine

and no. :p

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47. Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995)

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"Hey, Weiner. You better get ready, cause at three o'clock today, I'm gonna rape you!"

Todd Solondz's masterpiece indie about adolescence is charming, hilarious, disturbing, and, most importantly, dead accurate. The film is a brilliant depiction of junior high school and growing up in general. We see the world through Dawn Wiener's eyes. It's a confusing world, a world where we're not quite sure what to expect around the corner. I love the tone of the movie. Its casual discussion and depiction of some true horrors in our world is both witty and disturbing. Finally, I love how accurate the film is. Anyone who says that the film exaggerates bullying or being picked on is blind to the reality that so many children face everyday. I highly recommend this film to everyone. There's no other movie quite like it.

[Pussy Galore]

Never heard of it, but seems interesting.

[honeykid]

I remember when this came out. I still haven't seen it. :D

[Miss Vicky]

I watched Welcome to the Dollhouse a few years ago and enjoyed it but didn't love it. I should probably give it a revisit at some point.

[cricket]

I watched Welcome to the Dollhouse a few years ago and enjoyed it but didn't love it. I should probably give it a revisit at some point.

Ditto, I watched it because I loved Happiness.

[Godoggo]

Great choice in Welcome to the Dollhouse.

[donniedarko]

The Tenant is a decent film, but personally I can't even compare to Rosemarys Baby (can't compare to Repulsion either, but that's just since I'm yet to see it), I'll give you an :up: for including a Polanski film early, and for the creepy atmosphere of the film though. I don't care for Melancholia, despite everything going on felt dry, Von Trier is very hit and miss with me. Haven't seen Welcome to the Dollhouse, don't care for the two Solondz films I have seen.

[Mingusings]

46. Before Sunrise (1995)

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"I kind of see this all love as this, escape for two people who don't know how to be alone. People always talk about how love is this totally unselfish, giving thing, but if you think about it, there's nothing more selfish."

Before Sunrise is one of the best romance films I've ever seen. I love how real the film feels. It doesn't even feel like you're watching a movie. It's as though you are just following two people, watching them interact, listening to their conversations. The story is very simple and usual plot devices are put aside to allow the two main characters to flourish. We feel a strong connection to them by the end of the film; it's like we really know these people. I've seen the whole trilogy, but this first entry is definitely my favorite.

[Derek Vinyard]

one of the best romance of all time for sure !

[cricket]

I've never seen any of that trilogy. I've told my wife about them and tried to get her to watch that first one last night. She said, "I don't care about any of that romantic sh*t."

[honeykid]

The most romantic film of all time. Love Before Sunrise and it's on my 100, too.

[Mingusings]

45. Ratatouille (2007)

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"You must be imaginative, strong-hearted. You must try things that may not work, and you must not let anyone define your limits because of where you come from. Your only limit is your soul."

I knew I wanted a Pixar film on my list. The trouble was choosing my favorite. Ratatouille is simply the most visually beautiful animated film I've ever seen. The look of the city of Paris (I'm a sucker for Paris-set films, check out the previous movie on the list) and of the kitchen is so great because of its attention to detail, and the choreography of some of the more action-oriented scenes is just brilliant. I also love it because it's not just a simple children's movie. It's really a more straightforward film, driven by the plot and characters, with some great, non-overbearing comedy throughout. Definitely check this one out if you get a chance, but don't see it on an empty stomach!

[Miss Vicky]

Obviously I whole-heartedly approve of Ratatouille. I'm just a little disappointed that it's only 45 on your list. Also disappointed that it seems there won't be any other Pixar films to come. Which means no Up or Wall E.

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[Sane]

Nice to see a Von Trier film on a favourites list. Not one of my absolute favourites of his but a very good film.

Before Sunrise is great - my second favourite Linklater film.

[edarsenal]

several i haven't seen but thoroughly enjoying the countdown

[Mingusings]

44. True Romance (1993)

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"You just said you love me, now if I say I love you and just throw caution to the wind and let the chips fall where they may and you're lying to me I'm gonna f*cking die."

One of the most high-energy films I've ever seen, True Romance is a blast to sit through. Tony Scott did a magnificent job with Tarantino's wild screenplay. There's stuff in the script that is just flat-out ridiculous and shouldn't work. But the film has a lot of heart and a lot of charm. One thing I love about the movie is all the little setpieces that really add to the bizarre atmosphere of the film. My favorite part is easily the scene with Gary Oldman as Drexl. Up until that scene, the movie feels like a lighthearted little romance film. And then the brutal violence kicks in and takes the movie in a whole different direction. Overall, it's a wonderfully unique 90s crime flick. Not a typical Tarantino film.

[Miss Vicky]

True Romance is a great choice! :up:

[Deadite]

True Romance? Well done, sir.

[Optimus]

True Romance is excellent. Very underrated movie.

[Jack1]

I've not seen any of the films on this list. :o

[Deadite]

Then LEAVE!

j/k

[cricket]

Love True Romance, top 10 for me and a nomination for the movie tournament.:up:

[honeykid]

I know I'm on my own with this one, but the scene with Gary Oldman is my least favourite of the entire movie. I really don't like it

[Mingusings]

43. Taxi Driver (1976)

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"I realize now how much she's just like the others, cold and distant, and many people are like that, women for sure. They're like a union."

Martin Scorsese's masterpiece character study is slow, darkly comical, painful, and really awesome. So many have written about the film that there really isn't much left to be said. De Niro gives an unforgettable performance as one of cinema's great antiheroes, but let's not overlook Cybill Shepherd or Jodie Foster, both who are excellent as well. I've seen many of Scorsese's films; Taxi Driver stands out among his best because it's so unlike anything else. I think it's possibly the best portrayal of loneliness on screen, and I think, at it's heart, that's what the movie is truly about. How someone's life can just fold in on itself and tumble into insanity when you're alone.

[The Gunslinger45]

My favorite movie! Too low in my opinion, but better it to show up here then not at all. :D

[Deadite]

I think it's possibly the best portrayal of loneliness on screen, and I think, at it's heart, that's what the movie is truly about. How someone's life can just fold in on itself and tumble into insanity when you're alone.

Perfectly said.

[cricket]

2 in a row from my top 10

[the samoan lawyer]

Highly rate all your picks (especially The Tenant), apart from Melancholia which ive yet to see, although its Von Trier so i'll like it.

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42. The Exorcist (1973)

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"What an excellent day for an exorcism."

Shocking audiences in 1973, the Exorcist might not hold the same power today that it did back then, but it's still one heck of a film. One thing that I think makes the film work so well is the relationship between Regan and her mother. You see them in a few scenes together early on in the film, and Regan just comes across as the sweetest little girl imaginable. The loving relationship between her and her mother really makes the possession that much more disturbing. I find the majority of Friedkin's films rather boring, but the Exorcist delivers an experience unlike any other movie.

[honeykid]

A truly great film. :up:

[Daniel M]

True Romance, Ratatouille, Taxi Driver, The Exorcist and Before Sunrise are all films I like/love :up:

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41. Inglourious Basterds (2009)

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"Did ya get that for killing Jews?"
"Bravery."

Inglourious Basterds is a wildly entertaining war film, unlike any other war film I've ever seen. For me, there are two scenes that stand out and prove how wonderful the film is. The first is the opening scene. This is the first time we meet Christoph Waltz, who plays Hans Landa. The conversation between him and "Monsieur LaPadite" is among the best dialogue Tarantino has ever written. The tension builds so much until it explodes with the gunfire. The other scene I love is the introduction of the Bear Jew. Tarantino has always been a master of putting the right music to his movies, and this scene is one of the best examples of that. When you think about it, the idea of the scene is very basic, maybe even cartoonish. A scary guy emerging from a tunnel with a baseball bat to bash your head with. But the scene actually plays very maturely, surprisingly enough. Overall, it's a great flick. I much prefer this style of war film to something like Saving Private Ryan which, albeit very good, is a bit too over the top in its sentimentality and patriotism.

[Daniel M]

Love Inglourious Basterds, a modern masterpiece in my opinion :up:

[seanc]

Basterds is sooo good. I could watch the opening scene on a loop.

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

Basterds is sooo good. I could watch the opening scene on a loop.

Replace "good" with 'tuuurd' and you'll have it.:p

[honeykid]

A little harsh, but more accurate that the description "masterpiece"

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40. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

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"I'm not a recluse. I don't close my door to anybody. They just don't visit."

David Fincher's remake of the 2009 Swedish film is a marvelous piece of cinema. From the moment when the eye-candy opening credit sequence storms onto the screen, you know you are in for a real treat. The brilliant atmosphere created in the film is unnerving, cold, and bleak. This can be accredited to the great direction by Fincher and the outstanding cinematography by Jeff Cronenweth. To me, the screenplay itself is rather basic. It's much more idea driven as opposed to fancy dialogue and such. It's surprising that despite the film's 158 min runtime, it never really drags for me. It's actually quite a mesmerizing film, driven by the direction and the performances. On a sidenote, this film cements David Fincher as one of my favorite working directors. He has made many murder mystery/serial killer films, yet it never feels like he has repeated himself. Each one is unique, and I certainly can't wait to see what his upcoming film, Gone Girl, will bring.

[Miss Vicky]

Love Basterds. I was a bit underwhelmed by Fincher's The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (though I've not seen the original).

[cricket]

Basterds is the only Tarantino I haven't seen. It's been at the top of my to see list for a very long time. I'll probably finally watch it this week for the movie tournament.

I really liked TGWTDT, but I don't think I was prepared for how long it was. I really need to see it again.

The Exorcist is another from your list that's an all time favorite of mine.

[Pussy Galore]

Inglourious Basterds is my favorite movie so thumbs up for that!

I also love The Exorcist and TGWTDT

[honeykid]

I've been meaning to see this for a few years now. I saw the original and wasn't impressed. I'd much rather rewatch decent episodes of Wallander than the original version, but I am willing to give this a go, if only to compare.

[Mingusings]

39. Psycho (1960)

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"People always mean well. They cluck their thick tongues, and shake their heads and suggest, oh, so very delicately!"

Psycho is a classic! It's an extremely well-directed film and one of Hitchcock's best. Not much more to say.

[honeykid]

The best Hitchcock film. :up:

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38. The Fly (1986)

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"A fly got into the transmitter pod with me that first time, when I was alone. The computer got confused. There weren't supposed to be two separate genetic patterns, and it decided to uh... splice us together. It mated us - me and the fly. We hadn't even been properly introduced."

The Fly is a fantastic Cronenberg film. I've shamefully never seen the original, but I fell in love with this one after a single viewing. It's everything you could want from a Cronenberg body horror. Disturbing and sometimes disgusting, the movie never falls into the category of being a creature feature. It always remains intelligent and edgy and even manages to be charming in a sick sort of way. The final, chilling scenes are unforgettable, engraved in the minds of every viewer. The film proves how powerful the horror genre can be when done right. This isn't a "boo" horror movie; it's deeply troubling and terrifying.

[Daniel M]

Two great horror films, although I'd have Psycho much higher personally :)

[cricket]

Cool to see The Fly on your list; I think it's an incredible movie. Psycho goes without saying, and I just saw Basterds and really enjoyed it.

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37. Memento (2000)

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"We all need mirrors to remind ourselves who we are. I'm no different."

Memento is one of the most gripping films I've ever seen. As each scene unravels, you grow more and more invested in the story and more curious as to where it is going. The film creates its own little cinematic world thanks to its brilliant editing and mysterious characters. It's a movie impossible to turn off.

[cricket]

Memento is a very nice choice

[rauldc14]

:up: for Psycho. A masterpiece!

[honeykid]

I've not seen Memento in forever. Cracking film, though.

[the samoan lawyer]

Memento, The Fly and Psycho are all great picks. Great list so far Ming.

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36. Dancer in the Dark (2000)

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"Isn't it annoying when they do the last song in the films? Because, you just know when it goes really big, and the camera goes like... out of the roof, and you just know it's gonna end. I hate that. I would leave just after the next to last song. And then the film would just go on forever."

I am not by any means a fan of musicals. I find them cliched, cheesy, and just boring. Dancer in the Dark is essentially the anti-musical. Where most musicals are really happy and feel-good, Dancer in the Dark is feel-bad. Where most musicals have the cliched shots like "the camera going out of the roof," Dancer in the Dark has almost amateurish shots. Lars von Trier's Palme d'Or winning film is among the most unique films ever made. You would think von Trier had never seen a musical in his life. The film is a daring, inventive, emotional roller coaster ride.

[cricket]

I haven't seen Dancer in the Dark yet; it's on my to see list.

[the samoan lawyer]

Love Dancer in the Dark. Incredible performance from Bjork.

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

Some great films in this list. :up:

[TokeZa]

Solid list, keep it up!

My favorites so far are Psycho, The Exorcist and The Tenant.

In general all of the movies you have listed are worth watching!

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35. Being John Malkovich (1999)

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"I think it's kinda sexy that John Malkovich has a portal. Ya know, sort of like, he has a vagina. It's sort of vaginal, ya know? Like he has a penis AND a vagina."

Spike Jonze's debut film is wildly entertaining. I love how on a first viewing, you really have absolutely no idea where the film is going. Every scene you don't know what is going to happen. It's a beautifully written film and somehow squeezes a lot of heart and emotion into its strange world.

[Miss Vicky]

Being John Malkovich is a top ten film for me, glad to see it make your list. :up:

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

Being John Malkovich is a top ten film for me, glad to see it make your list. :up:

Hmmm...I don't know..it was a bit eggy for my taste.

[cricket]

Not a favorite but I like it a good amount

[Godoggo]

I think Being John Malkovich is a great movie, but considering it's a Jonze/ Kaufman collaboration, I feel like I should love it more than I do.

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34. Superbad (2007)

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"It's up to you, Fogell. This guy is either gonna think 'Here's another kid with a fake ID' or 'Here's McLovin, a 25 year-old Hawaiian organ donor'."

Some may call it a guilty pleasure, but I think Superbad is a legitimately good movie. It's a great portrayal of high school life, quite possible the quintessential high school movie of my generation. Superbad is by far the funniest movie I have ever seen. I think the humor works because it is realistic humor coming from its characters. In other words, it's not just a bunch of jokes being told by poorly written characters. The three leads all are very realistic and could exist outside of the movie. The humor comes from them just being themselves, not knowing that they are funny. A solid comedy all around.

[Camo]

I waited for you to post a decent amount of movies before posting. Some really great movies here i think you have similar tastes to mine, also a few good recs i'll be checking out. :up: for Melancholia, Welcome to the Dollhouse, Before Sunrise, Ratatouille, Taxi Driver (too low ;)), The Exorcist (again too low ;)), The Girl With the Dragon tatoo (a shame it's higher than those two masterpieces though :(), Psycho, Memento, Dancer in the Dark (the most recent movie to make me cry) and Superbad. The only one i've seen that i disliked is The Wrestler.

[cricket]

Superbad is an excellent comedy:up:

[Miss Vicky]

Superbad is one of the few regular comedies I actually enjoy. :up:

[weylin]

superbad - one of the few movies i've closed after seeing under 20 minutes. Should've watched the trailer first, but still, horrible.
Rest of the list is pretty decent, must check out melancholia at some point.

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33. Raging Bull (1980)

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"Hey Ray, I never went down. You never got me down, Ray. You hear me? You never got me down."

Raging Bull is a masterful character study of men. I think DeNiro gives his all time best performance as the maniac boxer, Jake La Motta. As far as Scorsese films go, Raging Bull is very different from efforts like Goodfellas or the Wolf of Wall Street, and more closer to Taxi Driver. It plays quite slowly, but has a certain edge to it. There are moments when it feels over the top and absurd, which isn't what you'd expect from such a film. It's certainly not a film for everyone, but one that is very rewarding.

[honeykid]

Great film, stunning photography and acting, especially from Pesci who really allows de Niro to do his thing. The trouble is, I don't really like it very much. It's not enjoyable and it doesn't give me anything else.

[Chardee MacDennis]

This list is awesome.

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32. Full Metal Jacket (1987)

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"You write 'Born to Kill' on your helmet and you wear a peace button. What's that supposed to be, some kind of sick joke?"

Stanley Kubrick's Vietnam film is an unforgettable one. It's a film about being stripped of your identity and turned into something you are not. Full Metal Jacket is an anti-war film if ever there was one.

[cricket]

I consider Raging Bull to be a five star masterpiece, although there are plenty of lesser films that I enjoy more.

Full Metal Jacket is high on my favorites list.

[Daniel M]

Your last three choices all get a :up: from me. Raging Bull and Full Metal Jacket are not my very favourites from their respective directors, but they're undoubtedly great films.

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31. There Will Be Blood (2007)

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"Did you think your song and dance and your superstition would help you, Eli? I am the Third Revelation! I am who the Lord has chosen!"

There Will Be Blood is an absolute epic. I think the film works really well as a character study. What exactly does Daniel Plainview want? The character often gets labeled as "greedy" but it's more than that. It's not just money that he desires; I think he wants respect. There's one line in the film where Daniel says that he wants no one else to succeed. He wants everyone to acknowledge him as the greatest and to always remember that they will never be as powerful as him.

The film has terrific acting, beautiful cinematography, and an exceptionally haunting score. Solid movie by an American master.

[cricket]

I was in doubt that I would even like There Will Be Blood, but I ended up loving it-epic film IMO.

[honeykid]

Desperately boring film. I hardly remember a thing about it.

[Lucas]

Didn't think to much of There will be Blood the first time I saw it, but now I think its close to being a masterpiece. Incredible,incredible film and one of the best of the 2000's so far.

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30. Se7en (1995)

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"Wanting people to listen, you can't just tap them on the shoulder anymore. You have to hit them with a sledgehammer, and then you'll notice you've got their strict attention."

A masterpiece murder mystery by, of course, David Fincher. The final act is obviously my favorite. Up to that point, it's a very engaging film with terrific atmosphere, but the final act really brings it all together. It's also one of my favorite portrayals of a serial killer. :up:

[honeykid]

Great film. :up:

[Cobpyth]

Two great films! :up:

[Lucas]

Se7en is incredible. Excellent pick.

[rauldc14]

Se7en is definitely top 100 for me too.

[Daniel M]

There Will Be Blood is a great film, Se7en is very good too :)

[Mingusings]

29. Reservoir Dogs (1992)

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"How about if I'm Mr. Purple? That sounds good to me, I'll be Mr. Purple."

The debut film of Quentin Tarantino is such a fun movie. One thing I really like about it is that it deals with morality, something that most Tarantino films don't acknowledge. I also like how the violence here really fits seamlessly into the story. In other words, it's not violence for the sake of violence. It serves a purpose. Overall, Reservoir Dogs is a fantastic blend of story, characters, and dialogue, fitted with the eccentricity of a first time director.

[Miss Vicky]

I hated There Will Be Blood, but Se7en and Reservoir Dogs are nice picks.

[rauldc14]

Reservoir was a 7/10 film for me. It was good, but not top 100-200 material either.

[honeykid]

I keep saying it, but I really must watch this again. ATM, it's my favourite Tarantino film.

[rauldc14]

I keep saying it, but I really must watch this again. ATM, it's my favourite Tarantino film.

Which doesn't say much :)

[honeykid]

No, it's top 50 in my 100. Before Kill Bill Tarantino was great. Since then... Well, I really liked Death Proof, which he doesn't, which tells you how far removed he's become.

[cricket]

Two great films high on my own list with Se7en, and the best from Tarantino.

[Mingusings]

28. Paths of Glory (1957)

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"There are few things more fundamentally encouraging and stimulating than seeing someone else die."

I absolutely love Paths of Glory. It's a hauntingly beautiful depiction of World War I and a technically flawless piece of cinema. The final scene is among my favorites in any movie. Overall, it's an undeniably admirable early film from Kubrick.

[mark f]

Great list but this is certainly the best yet. :cool:

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

Some great films in the last few pages. I disagree with the others about There Will Be Blood, I didn't think it wasn't boring at all, and a pretty dam good film.

[cricket]

I haven't seen Paths of Glory yet; it's high on my watchlist.

[Derek Vinyard]

Great list so far !!! many movie in my top 150 (Se7en , There Will Be Blood , Full Metal Jacket , Memento , Reservoirs Dogs etc)

[Mingusings]

27. Shutter Island (2010)

http://img.poptower.com/pic-23113/shutter-island.jpg?d=1024

"Pull yourself together, Teddy. Pull yourself together."

Some consider this to be a weaker Scorsese film, but I think it's among his best. For one, it's a gorgeous film to look at. The setting is unlike the majority of Scorsese's films, so it really provides the film with a unique look. Secondly, the story is just wonderful. You're on the edge of your seat the whole way through. A lot of it kind of reminds me of a Satoshi Kon film, especially the above image, constantly fighting between dream and reality. Shutter Island also holds a special place in my heart, as it is one of the movies that really got me interested in cinema.

[cricket]

I think that's the first one on your list that I didn't like. I just felt nothing while watching it. It is exceptionally well made though.

[Mingusings]

26. Django Unchained (2012)

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"Normally I would say 'auf wiedersehen,' but since what 'auf wiedersehen' actually means is ''till I see you again,' and since I never wish to see you again, to you, sir, I say 'goodbye.'"

Django Unchained is pure entertainment at its finest. It's a western epic with so much stuffed in it. The larger-than-life dialogue is simply fantastic, delivered by equally great actors. The cinematography is stunningly beautiful, during both the snowy landscapes and the gritty southern locations. But the real stand-out for me is the mythology Tarantino created in his characters. Each of them have such great stories and personalities, it's hard not to be amazed with every moment they are on screen. Django Unchained is a masterfully crafted film from the master himself.

[Miss Vicky]

Love Django Unchained.

I had it on my own Top 100, though not nearly as high as you have it. I rewatched it just the other day though and if I were to redo my list, I'd probably place it higher than I did.

Shutter Island's quite good too, though not a personal favorite. Too many similarities to Caligari.

[BlueLion]

I rewatched it just the other day though and if I were to redo my list, I'd probably place it higher than I did.

I feel that if I rewatched it myself (I saw it twice within one week but never revisited it), I would probably rate it lower than I initially did. I'm sure that the 3 hours would fly by just like in the previous two times, but I would still find it to be Tarantino's most flawed work and probably his only movie with some bad music choices, sadly.

Nice to see it on a favorites list though.

[Miss Vicky]

Well Django Unchained was only at #97 on my list. I'd probably bump it to somewhere in the 80s.

[cricket]

Django is a blast, great pick

[Mingusings]

I feel that if I rewatched it myself (I saw it twice within one week but never revisited it), I would probably rate it lower than I initially did. I'm sure that the 3 hours would fly by just like in the previous two times, but I would still find it to be Tarantino's most flawed work and probably his only movie with some bad music choices, sadly.

Nice to see it on a favorites list though.

What music choices didn't you like?

[BlueLion]

What music choices didn't you like?

Well, I can't stand rap, so all of the rap songs. Tarantino always knows when and how to use music in his films, but in Django some of the songs/background music just didn't fit. Look at Inglourious Basterds or Jackie Brown for example and see how perfect the music choices are in those movies.

Compare these for example

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=M86ow9Me5iU 0:30

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EUZv6bn7Hwg 2:10

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KsJ4yR4THPk


with the way he used hip-hop or even "Ancora Qui" by Morricone in Django Unchained, and you'll see what I mean

[jiraffejustin]

Rick Ross in Django was awesome.

[rauldc14]

I don't care for Shutter Island much. I would rank it bottom tier Scorsese. Django is ok, but I prefer Jackie Brown and possibly Reservoir Dogs over it.

[Lucas]

Django Unchained is solid. But I've said this before and I've say this again, someone needs to tell Tarantino when enough is enough. Those last 30 minutes are pointless and tedious, and I can't forget to mention that awful cameo of his with the Australian accent.

:facepalm:

Still a 3.5- though, but could've been better.

[Mingusings]

25. Scarface (1983)

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"You need people like me. You need people like me so you can point your fingers and say, 'That's the bad guy.' So what that make you? Good? You're not good."

Brian De Palma's over-the-top crime film is a wild ride. Scarface is anything but subtle, and I think that that alienates many viewers. The insanity of the violence and the drugs and the dialogue is sometimes so absolutely ridiculous, that you have to laugh. Whether or not the dark humor is what the filmmakers were going for is unknown to me. But what I do know is that I enjoy every minute of what's on screen, so they must have done something right.

[cricket]

I've got to see Scarface again. My father took me to see it when I was 12, but that's the only time I saw the complete movie. I think I like it.

[honeykid]

Scarface is wonderful. I love it. It's beyond the 80's.

[Mingusings]

24. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1434247/thumbs/o-WOLF-OF-WALL-STREET-TRAILER-facebook.jpg

"I've been a poor man, and I've been a rich man. And I choose rich every f*cking time."

Another movie about excess! The Wolf of Wall Street is a brilliantly entertaining, phenomenally acted movie. Being a big fan of Scorsese, even I had my doubts hearing that it was three hours long. But those three hours just fly by. Every scene is so comical in its own dark way, and the editing and music just constantly keep pushing the pace of the film. It's a great modern American epic, with Leo and Hill turning in two of the best performances of the year.

[Mingusings]

23. Alien (1979)

http://cinema1544.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/face-hugger.jpg

"Ripley, This is an order. Do you read me?"
"Yes, I read you. The answer is negative."

Alien is a classic horror movie! There are so many great scenes in the film including the obvious chest-burster scene (iconic!) and the face-hugger scene (the one limb going down the throat is quite symbolic... use your imagination ;)) are two of my favorites. Alien is quite creepy and claustrophobic, it really works well as a slow-burn horror despite being a creature-on-board movie. Very effective.

[Captain Spaulding]

This is an excellent list. We share quite a few favorites in common (The Wrestler; Taxi Driver; Psycho; There Will Be Blood; Seven; Alien). And even the films I wouldn't rank as favorites, like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Melancholia and Superbad, are still films that I enjoy quite a bit. The few films I haven't seen, like Welcome to the Dollhouse and Dancer in the Dark, are films that are high on my to-watch list.

I guess my least favorite entry so far is Shutter Island, which I'd rank near the bottom of Scorsese's excellent filmography. It isn't necessarily a bad movie, and I enjoyed it somewhat, but it was a massive disappointment.

[cricket]

Love Alien and Wolf of Wall Street; more great picks!

[The Gunslinger45]

I love The Wolf of Wall Street as everybody knows. Great pick!

[Mingusings]

22. The Godfather/
The Godfather Part II (1972/1974)

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"If anything in this life is certain, if history has taught us anything, it is that you can kill anyone."

So maybe I'm cheating with 2 films here, but I couldn't possibly choose one over the other. Part I I've always felt had higher highs, but also lower lows, whereas Part II is more consistent. My favorite thing about the films is how much tension there is. Every scene, even just little dialogue scenes, have me holding my breath. It pulls this off because we know how much is at stake. One nod of the head and the godfather can have someone killed. Just like that.

[cricket]

I've only seen part II one time, and I didn't get into it the way I need to. I'll watch it again soon; I have no doubt that it's a great film, just like part I.

[Mingusings]

21. The Dreamers (2003)

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"Yes, I'm drunk. And you're beautiful. And tomorrow morning, I'll be sober, but you'll still be beautiful."

Bernardo Bertolucci's masterpiece character drama is beautiful, enlightening, erotic, and simply wonderful. It's a celebration of cinema, sex, friendship, love, and life. The only other Bertolucci film I've seen is Last Tango in Paris which I was so-so on, but the Dreamers is something else entirely. The three lead performances are all impressive (my favorite being Eva Green because, well, I'm a guy ;D), the camera work is fantastic, and the atmosphere created in the film is incomparable to anything else I've ever seen. A marvelous film overall. It's a film made by cinema lovers for cinema lovers.

[Miss Vicky]

beautiful, enlightening, erotic, and simply wonderful.

It's been quite a while since I last saw this movie and I don't remember it that well, but I also don't remember it being any of those things. Full frontal Michael Pitt was nice, though.

[Godoggo]

I keep forgetting about The Dreamers, but it is something that I've been wanting to watch.

Godfather and Godfather II are both on my favorites list.

[cricket]

I've passed over The Dreamers a few times before when I saw it on cable, but I've seen it on a few of these lists now, so I think I'll try it.

[Captain Spaulding]

I'm pretty sure I've seen all the best scenes from The Dreamers, but I've yet to watch the movie in its entirety.

[Mingusings]

20. Rosemary's Baby (1968)

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZdWWtns1sSI/UuBRJ_dkZ9I/AAAAAAAAEGQ/ezG80yv3_zY/s1600/Rose_2.jpg

"Witches... All of them witches!"

Typically regarded as the best in Polanski's apartment trilogy, I cannot disagree. It's an incredibly creepy movie based on atmosphere and paranoia. A brilliant genre film, equally well-directed and acted.

[Mr Minio]

It's my least favourite from the trilogy.:shrug:

[the samoan lawyer]

It's my least favourite from the trilogy.:shrug:

I agree, with Repulsion being the best of the trilogy. Still, a great film Ming. :)

[cricket]

Love Rosemary's Baby:up:

[Daniel M]

Love The Godfather, and I think the second part is very good too. Rosemary's Baby is great. I haven't seen The Dreamers, but I love The Conformist and Bertolucci's films that deal with sex and such look like films that could appeal to me, so I'll get to it eventually.

[Mingusings]

19. Requiem for a Dream (2000)

http://lisathatcher.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/requiem_for_a_dream.jpg

"Somebody like you can really make things all right for me."

The perfect marriage of direction, editing, and score. However, the heart of the film lies within its characters, each brought to life through fantastic performances.

[the samoan lawyer]

Love Requiem, its easily one of the most haunting films ive ever watched. Not too many films hit me hard but this one did for days.

[cricket]

Requiem for a Dream is a great pick.

[Mingusings]

18. Carrie (1976)

http://chrisandelizabethwatchmovies.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/large-carrie-blu-ray6.jpg

"And the first sin was intercourse. The first sin was intercourse. Say it!"

What I love about Carrie is how simple, yet effective and well-executed it is. It is one of the best directed films of all time in my opinion, with Brian De Palma pushing his style to the extreme. I once heard someone compare it to "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly." I think this is the perfect comparison. How long can De Palma keep the tension building? The answer is for quite a long time!

[cricket]

Carrie is one of my all time favorite horror films. I saw it at the movies when I was 5 and I still remember seeing the last shot at the graveyard for the first time. A painful late cut from my 70's list but I'm glad to see it get some recognition here.

[Mr Minio]

Requiem for a Dream is always being mentioned as one of the best movies ever made among people my age who are not movie aficionados, but just regular people. I've only seen it once a few yeas ago and I gave it a rating_4 back then. I remember it was a quite powerful take on addiction. I didn't have much movie knowledge, but I don't think I'd dislike it had I seen it now.

I watched Carrie during my De Palma binge. I loved it and gave it a rating_4 just like other best De Palma films. Actually, I've given 6 four-star ratings out of 14 films I'd seen by him. It has two De Palma trademarks: a shower scene (eternal homage to Psycho) and of course split screen. The movie takes some time to build-up and then bursts with De Palma magic during the prom. And then attacks with De Palma's darker side until it ends. Travolta is hilarious in this, but maybe that's because I know him from his later films and it was funny to see him younger. I haven't seen the dancing/singing hits from the 70s, so I believe this is the only film with him from the 70's I've seen.

[Derek Vinyard]

Requiem for a dream is among my Top 10 Great choice man

[Mingusings]

17. Jaws (1975)

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6o1Twa9zmqQ/TA68E0D0N2I/AAAAAAAAAE4/V14CGpe9FGA/s1600/jaws4.jpg

"I'm not going to waste my time arguing with a man who's lining up to be a hot lunch."

Jaws is among the most intensely thrilling films I've ever seen. I couldn't tell you if it's because of the screenplay or the direction, but it is just absolutely brilliant.

[cricket]

Jaws is an all time great, no doubt

[honeykid]

Too low, but I would say that. The best there is. :cool:

[Mingusings]

16. A Clockwork Orange (1971)

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"Goodness comes from within. Goodness is chosen. When a man cannot choose he ceases to be a man."

I don't know why I have these little write-ups along with the films. What can I say about A Clockwork Orange that hasn't already been said better elsewhere? It's a great film!

[cricket]

A Clockwork Orange seems to divide a lot of the members here. I'm with you all the way.

[Camo]

A Clockwork Orange seems to divide a lot of the members here. I'm with you all the way.


Same here one of my all time favourites. Great pick Mingusings :). Don't listen to HK or MV when they appear :p

[honeykid]

BOOOOOOOO!:p

[Miss Vicky]

I like Jaws. :up:

A Clockwork Orange?

http://www.angelfire.com/music6/walteregan/MoFoPics/joaqdisapproves.gif

Not so much.

[Mingusings]

15. Goodfellas (1990)

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/conjurer_1/Goodfellas_192Pyxurz.jpg

"Now go home and get your f*cking shinebox."

The film's sheer exuberance in its traditional rise and fall story is enough to put it as one of my favorites. A blast to sit through.

[nebbit]

Finally caught up on your thread :bored: I'm loving it :yup: A lot of my favourites :yup: keep them coming :)

[cricket]

Goodfellas is too low but at least it's there:)

[Mingusings]

14. Black Swan (2010)

http://moviemezzanine.com/wp-content/uploads/black-swan-4.jpg

"He picked me, mommy! I'm the new swan queen!"

A personal favorite of mine, Black Swan is exactly what I look for in a movie. It has flawless pacing and structure, brilliant acting, a beautifully flowing score featuring snippets from Tchaikovsky, and top-notch direction. The film itself isn't easy to describe... something of a Cronenberg meets Argento psychological thriller. But it's so beautifully made. I adore the camera movements of the film. It's as if the camera is one of the dancers itself. And the entire film has this operatic, constantly moving faster and faster feel to it, not unlike that of Requiem for a Dream. Most probably don't like it as much as I, but it's cinematic perfection as far as I'm concerned.

[honeykid]

I've not seen Black Swan. I own it, but I only have it because I was interested to see if Natilie Portman really could act. I've not seen much evidence of it.

[cricket]

I thought Black Swan started going a tad crazy towards the end, but overall I liked it quite a bit.

[Captain Spaulding]

:up: for Black Swan, one of the best movies to come in the last few years, in my opinion. With the exception of the extraordinarily disappointing Noah, I've loved everything Aronofsky has directed.

[Mingusings]

13. Fight Club (1999)

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PQRtoqxt88c/ThT7gMM68iI/AAAAAAAASKs/LBAj5eindDA/s1600/FightClub113.jpg

"Marla's philosophy of life is that she might die at any moment. The tragedy, she said, was that she didn't."

A film unlike any other out there. The darkly comical tone of the film is what I think makes it work so well.

[cricket]

Fight Club didn't do anything for me the first time I saw it, but I really enjoyed it the last time. I think I'll like it even more the next time.

[Captain Spaulding]

Fight Club is the Christopher Nolan of movies: good, but nowhere near the masterwork that its fanboys make it out to be.

[Derek Vinyard]

Fight Club is the Christopher Nolan of movies: good, but nowhere near the masterwork that its fanboys make it out to be.

one of the most brilliant movie ever made but yeah it's not a ''masterwork'' .... :rolleyes:

[Guaporense]

Great list bro. I love most movies here except a couple ones which I didn't care much about.

[Guaporense]

Fight Club is the Christopher Nolan of movies: good, but nowhere near the masterwork that its fanboys make it out to be.

Indeed. I don't understand why these movies are praised so much.

[honeykid]

one of the most brilliant movie ever made but yeah it's not a ''masterwork'' .... :rolleyes:
Not. Even. Close. Bub.

[Mingusings]

12. Boogie Nights (1997)

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"You don't know what I can do, what I'm gonna do, or what I'm gonna be! I'm good! I have good things that you don't know about! I'm gonna be something! I am! And don't f*cking tell me I'm not!"

When it comes to making a movie where every single character, no matter how minor, is well-developed, it doesn't get any better than Boogie Nights. The film is an exhilarating ride, one that I find myself going on over and over again.

[Derek Vinyard]

Not. Even. Close. Bub.

http://images.sodahead.com/profiles/0/0/2/3/0/4/9/0/5/YUUUP-75034290438.jpeg

@Mingusings Boogie Night is a great choice man :)

[honeykid]

I like Boogie Nights. I've not seen it enough times to qualify for my list. At the moment it wouldn't make it anyway, but a couple more viewings? Who knows?

[Swan]

14. Black Swan (2010)

http://moviemezzanine.com/wp-content/uploads/black-swan-4.jpg

"He picked me, mommy! I'm the new swan queen!"

A personal favorite of mine, Black Swan is exactly what I look for in a movie. It has flawless pacing and structure, brilliant acting, a beautifully flowing score featuring snippets from Tchaikovsky, and top-notch direction. The film itself isn't easy to describe... something of a Cronenberg meets Argento psychological thriller. But it's so beautifully made. I adore the camera movements of the film. It's as if the camera is one of the dancers itself. And the entire film has this operatic, constantly moving faster and faster feel to it, not unlike that of Requiem for a Dream. Most probably don't like it as much as I, but it's cinematic perfection as far as I'm concerned.

One of my favorites too. Fantastic film.

[Mr Minio]

Black Swan? Умирающий лебедь is more TRV N KVLT and it's from 1917.

[Mingusings]

Black Swan? Умирающий лебедь is more TRV N KVLT and it's from 1917.

It's more what?

[honeykid]

Forget about it, Mingusings, it's Mr. Mino.

[cricket]

Boogie Nights is top 5 for me so happy to see it:)

[Mingusings]

11. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

http://www.cinemamidnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/texas_chainsaw_grandpa_suck600.jpg

"Look what your brother did to the door! Ain't he got no pride in his home?"

The most horrifying and darkly comical film I've ever seen. If I were to name my three favorite horror movie villains, they would be Leatherface, the hitchhiker, and the cook! It's the epitome of a dysfunctional family. And don't forget grandpa!

[honeykid]

I can't stand that film. The last hour is just this.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HVBgvr6lhj8/UFZvzMBFh_I/AAAAAAAAAM8/nDJZBXhTn9A/s1600/screaming-gif-tumblr-i0.gif

[Mingusings]

I can't stand that film. The last hour is just this.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HVBgvr6lhj8/UFZvzMBFh_I/AAAAAAAAAM8/nDJZBXhTn9A/s1600/screaming-gif-tumblr-i0.gif

I'd imagine that's what you would be doing if you were taken captive by a family of cannibals. ;)

[honeykid]

True, but I wouldn't expect anyone to watch it. :D

[Mingusings]

To each his own ;)

[cricket]

Been hearing so much about TCM lately; I'm feeling like watching it again soon.

[Mingusings]

10. Apocalypse Now (1979)

http://www.jonathanrosenbaum.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/apocalypse_now_.jpg

"We must kill them. We must incinerate them. Pig after pig... cow after cow... village after village... army after army..."

Wonderfully surreal depiction not only of war, but of humanity. A must see for everyone. But if you are expecting a typical sentimental war film, prepare to be

...wait for it...

shell-shocked! :(

[Derek Vinyard]

great flick man among my Top 50 too ! :)

[honeykid]

I liked it a hell of a lot more when I was a teenager, but it's still a really good watch. :up:

[nebbit]

Like all except Chain saw thingy :laugh:

[cricket]

Apocalypse Now is awesome; I want to watch it again as soon as I get my big screen.

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

Yep, Apocalypse Now is a classic. :)

[Mingusings]

9. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

http://nonamemovieblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/2001-dead-room.jpg

"Good afternoon, gentlemen. I am a HAL 9000 computer. I became operational at the H.A.L. plant in Urbana, Illinois on the 12th of January 1992. My instructor was Mr. Langley, and he taught me to sing a song. If you'd like to hear it I can sing it for you."

Unplugging a computer has never been so dramatic.

[cricket]

I'm not a 2001 fan; slow Sci-Fi just isn't for me. Obviously, I'm in the minority.

[nebbit]

Nice start to your top 10 :yup:

[honeykid]

I'm not a 2001 fan; slow Sci-Fi just isn't for me. Obviously, I'm in the minority.
But you can take comfort knowing you're on the right side. :yup:

Oh, 2001? Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Mingusings]

8. Fanny and Alexander (1982)

http://www.boloji.com/articlephotos/a13513-5.png

"If there is a god, then he's a sh*t, and I'd like to kick him in the butt."

A film about life, family, childhood, hardships, relationships, magic... What theme isn't covered in Fanny and Alexander?

[honeykid]

This one?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK6TXMsvgQg

Cos that's how you get me to watch it. :yup:

[Mingusings]

This one?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK6TXMsvgQg

Cos that's how you get me to watch it. :yup:

That might be in the 5 hour version. I can't remember.

[cricket]

I was never interested in that movie, but since seeing a couple from that director, I am now. I just wish it wasn't so long.

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

I'm not a 2001 fan; slow Sci-Fi just isn't for me. Obviously, I'm in the minority.

But you can take comfort knowing you're on the right side. :yup:

Oh, 2001? Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz


Take it back, then get out!
:walter:

[Mingusings]

7. Pulp Fiction (1994)

http://www.morethings.com/fan/quentin_tarantino/pulp_fiction/pulp_fiction2830.jpg

"I'm prepared to scour the Earth for that mother****er. If Butch goes to Indochina, I want a ****** hiding in a bowl of rice ready to pop a cap in his ass."

Yeah, I think it's a great movie. What else is new?

[cricket]

Love Pulp Fiction and I love that picture you found for it too.

[Zotis]

I haven't seen Fanny and Alexander, but aren't you only supposed to watch the show, not the movie? At least, that's what I heard.

[Guaporense]

They edited out 2 hours from the show to make the movie. Leaving only the bare bones of the plot but cutting out much of the substance.

[Mr Minio]

I've only seen the TV miniseries of Fanny and Alexander and can't think of any scene that could be deleted from it.


Glorious list.

[mark f]

Well, if you got back to 1983 in a time machine (or just lived my life) and went to see Fanny and Alexander at the theatre anywhere in the world, you'd have to watch the three-hour version. Apparently the full version was released in Sweden at the very end of 1983, and the mini-series was shown later on Swedish TV.

[Sane]

I haven't seen Fanny and Alexander, but aren't you only supposed to watch the show, not the movie? At least, that's what I heard.
"Supposed"? Nah, the movie is brilliant. Mini-series is just better :)

[Mingusings]

6. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (1966)

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"When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk."

A western masterpiece! The film features my favorite score (maybe tied with Once Upon a Time in the West). It is quite possibly the most epic movie I've ever seen, in terms of style, originality, and overall grand scale of it all.

[honeykid]

BOOOOOOO!

[rauldc14]

TGTBATU is great. Don't let that fool Honeykid tell you otherwise.

[edarsenal]

wow, haven't been to this list, since #45, and so many excellent films since then and now.
A veritable BRAVO

[nebbit]

Arr :love: a good western :yup:

[Gideon58]

So I've been here for a while and decided it was time to make a list of my favorite movies. I have been putting it off for quite some time because I didn't feel I had seen enough good movies, but now I realize that I will never have seen enough good movies. ;)

I'm not super happy with the list, as many of the movies on it I have only seen once, so I won't have that much to say about them. But I figured I might as well just post it anyway. So without further ado


50. The Wrestler (2008)

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"You hear them? This is where I belong." -Randy 'The Ram' Robinson

Darren Aronofsky is among my favorite living directors. I love his films for two reasons. For one, I love how he structures his films. The pacing flows flawlessly, as the films start slow, and continuously build and build right up to the very last moment. Secondly, I love the emotional connections he creates with the characters. As it says in the film, 'the Ram' is truly an old, broken-down character. Immediately, you want to see him succeed. My feelings about him can best be compared to how a parent feels about their child. We constantly see the Ram make mistakes, mess things up, and choose poor decisions. But in the end, it doesn't change the way we feel about him one bit. I love the scenes where he interacts with his daughter. The Ram is far from a good dad. He tries. He has good intentions. He wants to be a good father. But he never will be. He's a wrestler. And he knows that's where he belongs. I keep struggling to decide whether it's a pessimistic or optimistic film. I think the theme of the movie is accepting defeat. You can't change who you are, and no matter how much you try, there are some things in this world that are out of your reach.
Loved The Wrestler...that movie broke my heart.

[Gideon58]

True Romance was awesome...probably Christian Slater's finest hour and the Dennis Hopper/Christopher Walken scene is worth the price of admission alone. Brad Pitt was great too.

[Mingusings]

5. Breaking the Waves (1996)

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“God gives everyone a special gift. I've always been stupid. But I’m good at this.”

An emotional roller coaster of a film that serves as an allegory, a love story, and a character study all at once. I've seen the film three times, and each time, I've needed about an hour of alone time to recuperate. For me, it's von Trier's masterpiece.

[Camo]

From your top 10 so far: i love Apocalypse Now and TGTBATU, really like Pulp Fiction and 2001 but not as much as most, and i've yet to watch Fanny and Alexander or Breaking the Waves yet. I do really love some films from both directors though so i'm looking foward to both.

[Thursday Next]

I agree with everything you said about Breaking the Waves. I think it's an astonishing film, and it takes time to recover from it every time. I definitely think it is his masterpiece, although Dancer in the Dark comes a close second.

[cricket]

I'd really like to see Breaking the Waves; added to watchlist!

[Mingusings]

4. Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

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"Life goes on. It always does, until it doesn't."

An amazingly mysterious film. Every time I watch it, I am just enthralled and glued to the screen. And each time, I develop a new interpretation of the story.

[nebbit]

Really don't like this movie at all :nope:

[Mingusings]

3. Kill Bill (2003/2004)

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"When you grow up, if you still feel raw about it, I'll be waiting."

Kill Bill is, for me, Quentin Tarantino's magnum opus. I've always been a fan of the old Shaw Brothers martial arts films, and Kill Bill is essentially the modern pinnacle of them. I find it to be Tarantino's most originally quirky film - the masterwork of an auteur. I've seen it more times than any other movie, and it never gets old.

[cricket]

I really like Eyes Wide Shut; I find it to be a very unique movie.

I hope to love Kill Bill one day. Right now, it's just alright for me.

[nebbit]

Now thats getting better :yup:

[Mingusings]

2. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

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"You fooled 'em, Chief! You fooled 'em. You fooled 'em all"

Lovely.

[Daniel M]

Eyes Wide Shut and Cuckoo's Nest are both very good films, I love Kill Bill too :)

[Jack1]

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a fantastic film, one of my favourites. Not seen Eyes Wide Shut.

[cricket]

Cuckoo's Nest 5

[mark f]

I watched Cuckoo's Nest 17 times at the theatre when it came out. :dizzy::love:

[Mr Minio]

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[Mingusings]

1. The Shining (1980)

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"Wendy, I'm home."

Another great performance by Nicholson. Yeah, I love this movie.

[Mingusings]

And that's all folks!

Full list:
1. The Shining
2. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
3. Kill Bill
4. Eyes Wide Shut
5. Breaking the Waves
6. The Good the Bad and the Ugly
7. Pulp Fiction
8. Fanny and Alexander
9. 2001: A Space Odyssey
10. Apocalypse Now
11. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
12. Boogie Nights
13. Fight Club
14. Black Swan
15. Goodfellas
16. A Clockwork Orange
17. Jaws
18. Carrie
19. Requiem for a Dream
20. Rosemary’s Baby
21. The Dreamers
22. The Godfather/The Godfather Part II
23. Alien
24. The Wolf of Wall Street
25. Scarface
26. Django Unchained
27. Shutter Island
28. Paths of Glory
29. Reservoir Dogs
30. Se7en
31. There Will Be Blood
32. Full Metal Jacket
33. Raging Bull
34. Superbad
35. Being John Malkovich
36. Dancer in the Dark
37. Memento
38. The Fly
39. Psycho
40. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
41. Inglourious Basterds
42. The Exorcist
43. Taxi Driver
44. True Romance
45. Ratatouille
46. Before Sunrise
47. Welcome to the Dollhouse
48. Melancholia
49. The Tenant
50. The Wrestler

[honeykid]

Congrats on finishing your list, Minguising. :)

[Derek Vinyard]

Awesome Finish here The Shining is one of the best movie of all-time !

[The Gunslinger45]

Congrats on finishing the list! Ended it with a great selection.

[Swan]

Very nice list Mingusings.

[Miss Vicky]

Full list:
2. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
7. Pulp Fiction
13. Fight Club
15. Goodfellas
17. Jaws
24. The Wolf of Wall Street
26. Django Unchained
27. Shutter Island
29. Reservoir Dogs
30. Se7en
34. Superbad
35. Being John Malkovich
39. Psycho
41. Inglourious Basterds
44. True Romance
45. Ratatouille
47. Welcome to the Dollhouse


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[seanc]

Nice list Minguisings. I have seen 38/50. You have quite a few I love and then Kubrick.;)

[cricket]

Great list with a great finish! The Shining is awesome-congrats and thanks for sharing!:)