The Personal Recommendation Hall of Fame II

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Welcome to the 2nd edition of the Personal Recommendation Hall of Fame. In case you are new or have been living under a f**king rock, below are the rules.

This will be a different kind of specialty Hall of Fame, not one in which a movie will win, but rather a member.

Instead of the normal practice of nominating one movie for everyone to watch, you will nominate a different movie for every member. You will choose what your fellow members will be watching by picking one that they haven't crossed off from any of their MoFo lists. So make sure that you're lists are up to date!

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There are some positives unique to this Hall of Fame. The biggest is probably that you'll be watching every nomination for the first time, no more rewatching a movie you recently saw or didn't like before. Also, with being on a MoFo list, you will be watching movies that have some acclaim either here or somewhere else. This could be a nice head start on preparation for the next countdown. And it's always nice to cross a few movies off our lists. If someone can't get their hands on a movie they're supposed to watch, whoever nominated it can simply choose another one. There's no concern over other members having already watched it.

There's 2 parts to start this. First you have to join. You have until Saturday morning the 24th to do just that. Once Sunday morning the 25th comes, we will know who the members are, and then everyone can send their personal recommendation nominations to me. Once I have them from everyone, I will post them and come up with a due date. If you pick a movie for someone that has already been picked for them, you will simply be asked to pick another. You can pick the same movie for multiple members as long as they all haven't crossed it off their lists.

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Fresh meat is welcome, but if you're a member who has never completed a Hall of Fame before, you will have to prove yourself first. You will have to watch 5 movies that have been chosen for you before I will post your nominations. This is just to ensure that you don't disappear after the rest of us watch your sorry ass picks.

Voting will be just like any other Hall of Fame. I'm going to put the runtime limit at 3 hours. For this Hall of Fame, I will waive that limit for people nominating for me. Everyone else has that option as well. Previous winners can be nominated in this Hall of Fame.

Hopefully everyone finishes, but if you watch a movie chosen by someone who drops out, it'll at least probably be a movie that was worth watching.

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Click the link below to see how we did it before.

Personal Recommendation Hall of Fame I
Winner-Neiba (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=61062)

Members

Cricket-Nominations Received
Citizen Rules-Nominations Received
TheUsualSuspect-Nominations Received
Wyldesyde-Nominations Received
Hey Fredrick-Nominations Received
Miss Vicky-Nominations Received
Frightened Inmate-Nominations Received
Siddon-Nominations Received
Edarsenal-Nominations Received
Thursday Next-Nominations Received
HashtagBrownies-Nominations Received
Neiba-Nominations Received

Due Date-TBD

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Citizen Rules watches-11 of 11

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A Matter of Life and Death (1946) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2136697#post2136697)
Black Orpheus (1959) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2140958#post2140958)
Brighton Rock (1948) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2138374#post2138374)
Do the Right Thing (1989) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2152912#post2152912)
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2144359#post2144359)
Ghost (1990) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2139806#post2139806)
Good Will Hunting (1997) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2142312#post2142312)
The Iron Giant (1999) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2138010#post2138010)
On Dangerous Ground (1951) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2155914#post2155914)
Peter Pan (1953) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2136027#post2136027)
Midnight Cowboy (1969) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2147438#post2147438)

Edarsenal watches-11 of 11

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Ace in the Hole (1951) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2135939#post2135939)
Almost Famous (2000) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2167253#post2167253)
The Apartment (1960) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2144010#post2144010)
A Taste of Honey (1961) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2161334#post2161334)
Cabaret (1972) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2136833#post2136833)
Marty (1955) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2162220#post2162220)
Midnight Cowboy (1969) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2146545#post2146545)
Spartacus (1960) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2151039#post2151039)
Strangers on a Train (1951) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2140874#post2140874)
Sullivan's Travels (1941) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2136262#post2136262)
The Wages of Fear (1953) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2158936#post2158936)

Frightened Inmate watches-11 of 11

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The Breakfast Club (1985) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2192138#post2192138)
City of God (2002) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2180858#post2180858)
The Descent (2005) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2199025#post2199025)
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2177838#post2177838)
The Exterminating Angel (1962) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2170454#post2170454)
Fight Club (1999) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2193082#post2193082)
Kramer vs Kramer (1979) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2189286#post2189286)
Planet of the Apes (1968) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2135865#post2135865)
The Seven Samurai (1954) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2197534#post2197534)
They Shoot Horses Don’t They? (1969) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2183993#post2183993)
Smiles of a Summer Night (1955) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2182209#post2182209)

HashtagBrownies watches-11 of 11

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Blood Simple (1984) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2148246#post2148246)
Fright Night (1985) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2143733#post2143733)
The Great Silence (1968) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2178070#post2178070)
Ikiru (1952) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2166955#post2166955)
Interview with the Vampire (1994) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2170142#post2170142)
Jackie Brown (1997) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2135649#post2135649)
Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2167680#post2167680)
Platoon (1986) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2188927#post2188927)
Quills (2000) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2192698#post2192698)
Sonatine (1993) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2181848#post2181848)
The Sweet Smell of Success (1957) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2179312#post2179312)

Hey Fredrick watches-11 of 11

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Ace in the Hole (1951) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2146175#post2146175)
All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2164249#post2164249)
The Awful Truth (1937) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2149999#post2149999)
Ginger Snaps (2000) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2162887#post2162887)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2137020#post2137020)
Inherit the Wind (1960) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2156627#post2156627)
It Happened One Night (1934) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2139806#post2139806)
The Killers (1946) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2154393#post2154393)
The King of Comedy (1982) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2144487#post2144487)
Paris Texas (1984) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2166478#post2166478)
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2145281#post2145281)

Miss Vicky watches-11 of 11

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An American Werewolf in London (1981) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2136689#post2136689)
Blue Velvet (1986) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2136240#post2136240)
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2146588#post2146588)
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2152440#post2152440)
The Maltese Falcon (1941) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2138032#post2138032)
Miller’s Crossing (1990) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2158059#post2158059)
Ordinary People (1980) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2150695#post2150695)
The Player (1992) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2156472#post2156472)
Secrets & Lies (1996) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2140700#post2140700)
Strangers on a Train (1951) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2145331#post2145331)
The Untouchables (1987) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2158995#post2158995)

Neiba watches-11 of 11

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Allegro Non Troppo (1976) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2143484#post2143484)
The Birds, The Bees and the Italians (1966) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2197937#post2197937)
Charade (1963) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2143731#post2143731)
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2144305#post2144305)
Five Easy Pieces (1970) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2197671#post2197671)
The Long Goodbye (1973) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2145383#post2145383)
Moon (2009) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2145136#post2145136)
Paper Moon (1973) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2197424#post2197424)
Predestination (2014) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2143971#post2143971)
Rififi (1955) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2167452#post2167452)
The Sting (1973) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2144988#post2144988)

Siddon watches-11 of 11

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Angst (1983) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2181565#post2181565)
Arthur (1981) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2181932#post2181932)
Beverly Hills Cop (1984) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2142525#post2142525)
The Dark Valley (2014) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2181916#post2181916)
Dinner at Eight (1933) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2181794#post2181794)
Django (1966) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2143706#post2143706)
The Eel (1997) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2181565#post2181565)
La Collectionneusse (1967) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2178068#post2178068)
Shoplifters (2018) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2158227#post2158227)
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter...and Spring (2003) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2178065#post2178065)
Starman (1984) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2181864#post2181864)

TheUsualSuspect watches-11 of 11

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The Conversation (1974) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2144940#post2144940)
Deliverance (1972) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2170255#post2170255)
Double Indemnity (1944) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2187373#post2187373)
Downfall (2004) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2195141#post2195141)
The Elephant Man (1980) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2174277#post2174277)
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2195140#post2195140)
Ghost World (2001) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2143451#post2143451)
The Hustler (1961) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2196825#post2196825)
The Killing (1956) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2190292#post2190292)
The Maltese Falcon (1941) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2192464#post2192464)
Persona (1966) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2195142#post2195142)

Thursday Next watches-11 of 11

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3:10 to Yuma (2007) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2141458#post2141458)
Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2154492#post2154492)
Contact (1997) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2158727#post2158727)
The Fugitive (1993) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2140156#post2140156)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2163345#post2163345)
Going My Way (1944) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2136130#post2136130)
Night Moves (2013) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2150784#post2150784)
Paper Moon (1973) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2141811#post2141811)
Parasite (2019) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2148019#post2148019)
Random Harvest (1942) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2144419#post2144419)
Working Girl (1988) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2138975#post2138975)

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A Woman Under the Influence (1974) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2173708#post2173708)
Bambi (1942) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2137611#post2137611)
Bringing Up Baby (1938) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2162267#post2162267)
Dial M for Murder (1954) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2137058#post2137058)
The Innocents (1961) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2179413#post2179413)
Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2178170#post2178170)
Let the Right One In (2008) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2136623#post2136623)
Paper Moon (1973) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2186728#post2186728)
Raising Arizona (1987) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2160076#post2160076)
The Shape of Water (2017) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2139118#post2139118)
The Wind that Shakes the Barley (2006) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2186870#post2186870)

Cricket watches-11 of 11

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Across the Universe (2007) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2141266#post2141266)
All About My Mother (1999) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2144532#post2144532)
A Man and a Woman (1966) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2136870#post2136870)
Downfall (2004) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2155228#post2155228)
Good Night, and Good Luck (2005) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2160847#post2160847)
The Help (2011) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2157978#post2157978)
Philadelphia (1993) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2162146#post2162146)
The Right Stuff (1983) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2149089#post2149089)
Secrets and Lies (1996) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2152866#post2152866)
Underground (1995) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2184733#post2184733)
Underworld (1927) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2151944#post2151944)

[Citizen Rules]

I made my first choices for the members who've joined so far. Hope you guys like them:)

@MovieGal (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=80538) you should join! I'm sure you could recommend some great films, you've given me some good recommendations in the past.

[Wyldesyde19]

I sent my first choices for the members who've joined so far. Hope you guys like them:)

@MovieGal (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=80538) you should join! I'm sure you could recommend some great films, you've given me some good recommendations in the past.
Seconded.
Also, Ed, Siddon, Miss Vicky, Neiba, Pahak, Cosmic....who else?

[Citizen Rules]

Seconded.
Also, Ed, Siddon, Miss Vicky, Neiba, Pahak, Cosmic....who else?
Well there's also:
Frightened Inmate No. 2
HashtagBrownies

and maybe some new people will join, or old people who haven't joined before:p

[pahaK]

Seconded.
Also, Ed, Siddon, Miss Vicky, Neiba, Pahak, Cosmic....who else?

I'll join one of these when someone figures a manageable way to do this without being forced to make picks from MoFo lists. I understand that it keeps things simple, but for me, it's just too limiting and boring.

[Wyldesyde19]

I'll join one of these when someone figures a manageable way to do this without being forced to make picks from MoFo lists. I understand that it keeps things simple, but for me, it's just too limiting and boring.
That’s what the HOF is there for, as it fulfills the criteria you prefer, but I totally understand your reasons.

[Miss Vicky]

Okay, I'll join.

However, please, please, PLEASE take my advice about what to avoid when choosing nominations for me. I know that I'm picky AF and am very hard to please and that your selections are limited, but please make an effort to choose something I might actually enjoy.

Things to keep in mind:

-I DO NOT waive the run time limit. I cannot stress this enough. Please check the runtimes of possible nominations before settling on one for me.

-Please be hyper aware of the content of the films you are choosing. Anything containing actual animal cruelty (this includes cruelty to invertebrates and fish) or the sexualizing/nudity of actual child actors will get an automatic last place on my ballot. Films featuring simulated animal cruelty or the sexualizing of adults who are playing minors are acceptable. A few examples of films to avoid are Cannibal Holocaust, The Wild Bunch, Andrei Rublev, Apocalypse Now, and Oldboy, as they all contain actual animal cruelty.

-As many of you already know, there are a number of directors that I generally dislike. While choosing a film from one of them isn't an automatic dealbreaker, please be aware that the chances of your nomination ranking highly on my ballot will be pretty damn low if you disregard this bit of advice. Such directors include Stanley Kubrick, Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, David Lynch, and Darren Arronofsky. There may be more that I'm not thinking of as well.

-There are also certain genres that I don't generally like. Musicals are typically a big no-no. Documentaries generally bore me as do most arthouse films. Comedies - movies that really try to be funny - often fall flat with me. And I'm not big on heavy Horror (though I do enjoy several horror comedies), Science Fiction, or Fantasy, though aside from musicals, none of these are necessarily dealbreakers. War movies are best avoided, unless it's centered around the American Civil War or an ancient battle. Westerns are also very hit or miss and keep in mind that many of them, especially the older ones, employed some pretty barbaric methods to get horses and other animals to do what the director wanted.

-I generally am not a fan of movies that feature female protagonists or that have predominantly female casts, though this is also not a dealbreaker.

-Things I like in movies: Violence. Sex - but keep in mind that I'm a woman and that my idea of what is sexy might not align with yours especially if you are a heterosexual male. If the women are hot and the men are ugly, I'm not going to be impressed. I want some male eye candy. I also tend to gravitate towards sad films. If it succeeds in making me cry, I will probably love it.

[neiba]

I'll decide closer to the deadline. I'm inclined to do this but I still have to watch a few more films from the General HoF till I see if I can handle this.

And I already chose the film for Miss Vicky so, that's half of the work xD

[cricket]

I'll join one of these when someone figures a manageable way to do this without being forced to make picks from MoFo lists. I understand that it keeps things simple, but for me, it's just too limiting and boring.

It's cool but I don't get it, especially with you since there's a couple of thousand films to choose from. If you join a specialty HoF, it's much more limited with the amount of films that people are even aware of, and I think the most boring thing is watching something you just watched or something you already didn't like. Maybe you're thinking it would be great if we could just pick any movie you haven't seen? At least this selection has had some type of consensus as opposed to one member's opinion, and we all have our own personal watchlists already for movies that are out in left field. There were a whole lot of new personal favorites discovered the last time around, and plus the selection process is way more fun.

[Citizen Rules]

I for one love the structure of the Personal Rec. I can easily look through a member's list and find something I know they haven't seen. Sometimes I even find a film they might like:) Some folks are harder to choose for, than others. Me, I'd think I'd be easy to please with a movie rec.

[CosmicRunaway]

Also, Ed, Siddon, Miss Vicky, Neiba, Pahak, Cosmic....who else?
I do love the idea of this HoF, but I don't think I'm a good match for it. I'm terrible at picking out films for other people, and have a hard enough time deciding on just a single nomination, so I can't imagine how difficult finding a film for each person would be.

I'll take another stab at updating my lists just in case I decide to join anyway. But given how few musicals and documentaries I'll have ticked off once I finish going through them, I'm also afraid that everyone will nominate one of those for me, and this will be an incredibly long and painful HoF that'll be very tempting to just outright quit.

[Wyldesyde19]

I for one love the structure of the Personal Rec. I can easily look through a member's list and find something I know they haven't seen. Sometimes I even find a film they might like:) Some folks are harder to choose for, than others. Me, I'd think I'd be easy to please with a movie rec.
Same.
I am also pretty easy to pick for, as I don’t allow myself to be pigeonholed nor restrictive and can be fairly critical of any film regardless of genre, actor, and or director. I’ll give any a chance.*


*except for porn.

[Wyldesyde19]

I do love the idea of this HoF, but I don't think I'm a good match for it. I'm terrible at picking out films for other people, and have a hard enough time deciding on just a single nomination, so I can't imagine how difficult finding a film for each person would be.

I'll take another stab at updating my lists just in case I decide to join anyway. But given how few musicals and documentaries I'll have ticked off once I finish going through them, I'm also afraid that everyone will nominate one of those for me, and this will be an incredibly long and painful HoF that'll be very tempting to just outright quit.

Boooooooo! 🤨

[Frightened Inmate No. 2]

sure i'm in. every movie i've ever seen can be found at either of the links in my signature so, if it's allowed, i'd be happy to accept some nominations not on the mofo lists if there's something more obscure you think i'd like.

edit: i also waive the time limit

[Siddon]

Y'know I'm torn on one hand...I love making recommendations...


On the other hand I liked like two picks you guys made for me.

[cricket]

sure i'm in. every movie i've ever seen can be found at either of the links in my signature so, if it's allowed, i'd be happy to accept some nominations not on the mofo lists if there's something more obscure you think i'd like.

edit: i also waive the time limit

It's a thought, but I'd rather just keep it the same.

Glad you're in and I already have one picked for you.

[cricket]

Y'know I'm torn on one hand...I love making recommendations...


On the other hand I liked like two picks you guys made for me.

I think you're like the only one who didn't find a new favorite in the last one.

[Siddon]

I think you're like the only one who didn't find a new favorite in the last one.


well guess we'll just have to try again

[MovieGal]

I made my first choices for the members who've joined so far. Hope you guys like them:)

@MovieGal (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=80538) you should join! I'm sure you could recommend some great films, you've given me some good recommendations in the past.

Nah, I don't want people to recommend me films I will not want to watch.

[Wyldesyde19]

Nah, I don't want people to recommend me films I will not want to watch.
Boooooo! 😜

[MovieGal]

Boooooo! 😜

I love movies but there are some I just dont care to see.. why watch something someone recommends that I know I wont like.

For F***s sake, God Forbid someone recommend me a Bradly Cooper film.. My sister tries all the time. Ugh!!

[Wyldesyde19]

I love movies but there are some I just dont care to see.. why watch something someone recommends that I know I wont like.

For F***s sake, God Forbid someone recommend me a Bradly Cooper film.. My sister tries all the time. Ugh!!
So I’m hearing I should nominate Bradley Cooper films from now on in the HOF 😜

[MovieGal]

So I’m hearing I should nominate Bradley Cooper films from now on in the HOF 😜

Yeah and you won't see me participate anymore now..

There are many actors I don't care to see their films...

Bradley Cooper - can't stand to look at his face
Ben Stiller isn't funny
Will Farrell isn't funny
Oliver Jackson-Cohen now is behind James Spader in actors I DONT LIKE.

There are many more.

maybe this is why I watch foreign films.

[Wyldesyde19]

Yeah and you won't see me participate anymore now..

There are many actors I don't care to see their films...

Bradley Cooper - can't stand to look at his face
Ben Stiller isn't funny
Will Farrell isn't funny
Oliver Jackson-Cohen now is behind James Spader in actors I DONT LIKE.

There are many more.

maybe this is why I watch foreign films.
You know I am very obviously kidding with you , right? 🙂

[MovieGal]

You know I am very obviously kidding with you , right? 🙂

Yes but perhaps not others...

I know you wouldn't do anything to piss me off.. but... I don't trust many.

[Wyldesyde19]

Yes but perhaps not others...

I know you wouldn't do anything to piss me off.. but... I don't trust many.
Fair enough.

[edarsenal]

I do love the idea of this HoF, but I don't think I'm a good match for it. I'm terrible at picking out films for other people, and have a hard enough time deciding on just a single nomination, so I can't imagine how difficult finding a film for each person would be.

I'll take another stab at updating my lists just in case I decide to join anyway. But given how few musicals and documentaries I'll have ticked off once I finish going through them, I'm also afraid that everyone will nominate one of those for me, and this will be an incredibly long and painful HoF that'll be very tempting to just outright quit.

Just let us all know: NO MUSICALS for Cosmic. Of course, one or two of us may do it JUST to mess with ya :drevil:
I do like what Miss Vicky did and post a list of what you DON'T want to see and maybe a few points in the right direction for possible genres and/or types of films.
Not that I'll pick the RIGHT film for Vicky, (see nearly everything I've ever nominated lol) it is a great idea to drop some hints to help others pick and choose for ya.

I'm in. Of course.
I will keep the time limit since things get hectic this time of the year and the shorter films will work far better for me.
Not too many restrictions since I got a lot of great surprises in the first one but I will say that for what DOES work:
There are some Westerns I missed out on during the recent Countdown so if someone has trouble picking, that may be a good spot to grab from.
So is War related films and Historical/Time Period films works great as well.
I do enjoy Musicals.
Animation.
Detective, Mystery, Gangster films are solid choices and if you find one that is not from the U.S, even better still.
In fact, Foreign films in general, except Middle Eastern ones. They never seem to work for me. Not sure why. My favorites (not necessarily in this order) France, England along with Scottish and Irish, Norwegian, Russian, Asian films especially South Korea, and Australian films. Italian films are hit and miss but not a deal-breaker.
Also, there are a couple of Must See! films that have not been checked off so if you come across one that you think I really need to see -- give it a shot.

For what NOT to pick: NO Adam Sandler or Ben Stiller or any of their "friends" like Owen Wilson films, and pretty much most of the comedies in the past two decades. Can't stand them. I DO like comedies from the 80s all the way back to silent films.
No modern Horrors though I do enjoy an old time ghost story or gothic horror from the 60s and older, or if there is one of that nature in a more recent one, I'll be curious to try it out. Some examples were Insidious and Mother.
I'm so-so on Documentaries but it's not a deal breaker.

Oh, and ease up on really emotionally hard to watch films. I've seen some great ones in the HoFs, but if they can be avoided in this -- YAY

[pahaK]

People can consider this as a free pump for the thread if they want to, but I'll just want to clear some things as it seems there's been some misunderstanding regarding my position. This is not an attempt to change anything either. I'll reply to cricket's post because it allows a well-structured response.

It's cool but I don't get it, especially with you since there's a couple of thousand films to choose from.

First of all, I'm not that worried about what's nominated for me (though, I'll return to that later). I'm more concerned about people like you, Siddon and probably some others who've seen the vast majority of the films on the lists. In other words, my worry is primarily about not being able to nominate something I personally consider both fitting and worthy.

If you join a specialty HoF, it's much more limited with the amount of films that people are even aware of, and I think the most boring thing is watching something you just watched or something you already didn't like.

You may have noticed that I've skipped quite a few specialty HoFs. If I have a good reason to expect that I don't enjoy the majority of the nominations, I'll pass. No issue there.

Maybe you're thinking it would be great if we could just pick any movie you haven't seen? At least this selection has had some type of consensus as opposed to one member's opinion, and we all have our own personal watchlists already for movies that are out in left field.

A good portion of my favorites is well outside any consensus. The majority of the films on these lists I'm already aware of and a large portion of them are unwatched because I don't have the interest to see them. I'm way more interested in the unknown personal favorites like Al-mummia in the ongoing general HoF.

There were a whole lot of new personal favorites discovered the last time around, and plus the selection process is way more fun.

As I said, I'm not trying to change anything and I'm happy it's working for everyone involved. I don't expect to enjoy this so I'll pass.

[Thursday Next]

I am in for this and will start compiling ideas of films to nominate for the rest of you.

I am fairly easy about the type of films nominated for me, but I won't watch Funny Games, Pink Flamingos or Cannibal Holocaust, so don't bother nominating those. Horror is not my favourite genre, although I wouldn't rule it out completely.

Beyond that I will try to keep an open mind!

Looking forward to it :)

[Citizen Rules]

Thursday Next

Glad you could join. I think I have a movie already picked out for you, that you will like. I know I loved it.

[Wyldesyde19]

I’ll go ahead and wave the time limit for myself as well.
I’ll also pick out recommendations tomorrow sometime when I have time.

[Miss Vicky]

Sent in my noms for everyone who has signed up so far. I didn't go with a theme this time so hopefully I won't come in last again. :laugh:

[Citizen Rules]

Sent in my noms for everyone who has signed up so far. I didn't go with a theme this time so hopefully I won't come in last again. :laugh:We're not suppose to send in noms yet...

There's 2 parts to start this. First you have to join. You have until Saturday morning the 24th to do just that.

Once Sunday morning the 25th comes, we will know who the members are, and then everyone can send their personal recommendation nominations to me.

[rauldc14]

Not sure if I'll have time

[Miss Vicky]

We're not suppose to send in noms yet...

Oh. :facepalm:

I honestly didn't even read that. I just sent them right away like I did last time.
Up to Cricket whether he wants to accept them or not. I'll wait until the right time to nominate for anyone else who signs up in the meantime.

[Citizen Rules]

Oh. :facepalm:

I honestly didn't even read that. I just sent them right away like I did last time.
Up to Cricket whether he wants to accept them or not. I'll wait until the right time to nominate for anyone else who signs up in the meantime.Ha, I didn't read it either! That's how I knew, because I also had sent Cricket my noms...which he rejected:p

[Hey Fredrick]

Not that I'm expecting any of these to be picked but here are a few movies I've watched parts of and turned off because I thought they were, to be nice, not too good ( I don't check off a movie unless I've seen it all the way through):

Marty, Breakfast at Tiffany's, The Wild Bunch, Harold and Maude, Goldfinger, Deep Red, Eyes Wide Shut, Dick Tracy, Alphaville, Oliver!, The Sons of Katie Elder, Billy Madison, My Dinner With Andre, Shakespeare in Love, The Birth of a Nation, Bowling for Columbine, Educating Rita. That's about all of them.

And if you're thinking "Boy, HF hasn't seen many *Woody Allen/James Bond/Charlie Chaplin* movies. HF should see more!" you are wrong. If nominated, I'll watch em, sipping on a giant tub of of vodka and prune juice through a very long straw, but watch out for your nom next time around. I'm sure it'll be right up your alley! Just kidding...a little :D

[cricket]

Not that I'm expecting any of these to be picked but here are a few movies I've watched parts of and turned off because I thought they were, to be nice, not too good ( I don't check off a movie unless I've seen it all the way through):

Marty, Breakfast at Tiffany's, The Wild Bunch, Harold and Maude, Goldfinger, Deep Red, Eyes Wide Shut, Dick Tracy, Alphaville, Oliver!, The Sons of Katie Elder, Billy Madison, My Dinner With Andre, Shakespeare in Love, The Birth of a Nation, Bowling for Columbine, Educating Rita. That's about all of them.

And if you're thinking "Boy, HF hasn't seen many *Woody Allen/James Bond/Charlie Chaplin* movies. HF should see more!" you are wrong. If nominated, I'll watch em, sipping on a giant tub of of vodka and prune juice through a very long straw, but watch out for your nom next time around. I'm sure it'll be right up your alley! Just kidding...a little :D

I had The Wild Bunch as 1 of my like 12 possibilities for you but went with something else.

[TheUsualSuspect]

I don't care about the time limit, but please remember I had 3 movies that were 3 hours long last time!!!!!

[cricket]

Not that I'm expecting any of these to be picked but here are a few movies I've watched parts of and turned off because I thought they were, to be nice, not too good ( I don't check off a movie unless I've seen it all the way through):

Marty, Breakfast at Tiffany's, The Wild Bunch, Harold and Maude, Goldfinger, Deep Red, Eyes Wide Shut, Dick Tracy, Alphaville, Oliver!, The Sons of Katie Elder, Billy Madison, My Dinner With Andre, Shakespeare in Love, The Birth of a Nation, Bowling for Columbine, Educating Rita. That's about all of them.

And if you're thinking "Boy, HF hasn't seen many *Woody Allen/James Bond/Charlie Chaplin* movies. HF should see more!" you are wrong. If nominated, I'll watch em, sipping on a giant tub of of vodka and prune juice through a very long straw, but watch out for your nom next time around. I'm sure it'll be right up your alley! Just kidding...a little :D

Btw, you should try The Wild Bunch again at some point.

[Miss Vicky]

Not that I'm expecting any of these to be picked but here are a few movies I've watched parts of and turned off because I thought they were, to be nice, not too good ( I don't check off a movie unless I've seen it all the way through):

Harold and Maude

That's a shame. I really enjoyed this one.

I didn't pick anything on that list though or anything from Chaplin/Bond/Allen either so hopefully I made a good choice.

[cricket]

I really like several of those movies!

[cricket]

That's a shame. I really enjoyed this one.

I didn't pick anything on that list though or anything from Chaplin/Bond/Allen either so hopefully I made a good choice.

And actually, the one I picked for you in the last HoF, you had previously tried and shut off, and it ended up being your #1.

[Wyldesyde19]

*looks at Calendar*
Saturday is to far awaaaaaaaay.

[Hey Fredrick]

Btw, you should try The Wild Bunch again at some point.

The Wild Bunch is the only one of those that I've considered giving another chance. Someday. Was gonna dive into it again for the Western Countdown but went with movies I had never seen at all. I hate a lot of really good movies - The Shining, Annie Hall are two of the worst movies ever, imo.

That's a shame. I really enjoyed this one.


Just wasn't feeling it at all. May have been the mood I was in.

[edarsenal]

The Wild Bunch is the only one of those that I've considered giving another chance. Someday. Was gonna dive into it again for the Western Countdown but went with movies I had never seen at all. I hate a lot of really good movies - The Shining, Annie Hall are two of the worst movies ever, imo.



Just wasn't feeling it at all. May have been the mood I was in.

Like a lot of films, ya do need the right mindset going in. Harold & Maude is a favorite for me.
Thanks for the heads up on ones to steer clear of.

[cricket]

I'll decide closer to the deadline. I'm inclined to do this but I still have to watch a few more films from the General HoF till I see if I can handle this.

And I already chose the film for Miss Vicky so, that's half of the work xD

Just seeing if you're in, signups are almost due.

That goes for all of you!

[Wyldesyde19]

I have my selections made. Just waiting to see if any one on the fence will decide so I can send them all at once.
I think I have a better idea of everyone’s taste this go around. Hoping so anyways. Only two who are difficult still are Miss Vicky and Siddon.
I feel I’m about 50-50 on most others.
Feel better about Citizens, Ed’s, Neibas (if he joins), and Cricket’s however.
I just hope I’m not so low this time 🙁

[cricket]

As much as Citizen says he's easy to pick for, I feel like I have the hardest time picking for him. I struggle with Ed too.

[Citizen Rules]

I have my selections made. Just waiting to see if any one on the fence will decide so I can send them all at once.
I think I have a better idea of everyone’s taste this go around. Hoping so anyways. Only two who are difficult still are Miss Vicky and Siddon.
I feel I’m about 50-50 on most others.
Feel better about Citizens, Ed’s, Neibas (if he joins), and Cricket’s however. Same here, I have everyones movies picked out, but I need to give Siddon's movie choice some more consideration. I'm hoping everyone at least likes my movie choices this time around.

As much as Citizen says he's easy to pick for, I feel like I have the hardest time picking for him. I struggle with Ed too. I can say that there's a ton of movies I've never checked off, not because I don't want to watch them but because I haven't gotten around to them yet.

[Wyldesyde19]

I liked most of my recommendations last time around. Although I don’t recall who selected what.
Only 3 I didn’t like much were Before Sunrise, The Shop around the Corner, and Road to Perdition.
The last one really surprised me, as I had high expectations for it.
The two romances were smart choices, but didn’t pan out.
Don’t be afraid to select anything for me guys. I meant it when I said I have no limits on films I’ll watch. A though I usually avoid TV movies. And direct to video/dvd films.
But yeah, don’t be afraid to select a silent film, foreign, sci fi, Disney animated, horror, or westerns.
All are equal in my eyes.

[cricket]

I liked most of my recommendations last time around. Although I don’t recall who selected what.
Only 3 I didn’t like much were Before Sunrise, The Shop around the Corner, and Road to Perdition.
The last one really surprised me, as I had high expectations for it.
The two romances were smart choices, but didn’t pan out.
Don’t be afraid to select anything for me guys. I meant it when I said I have no limits on films I’ll watch. A though I usually avoid TV movies. And direct to video/dvd films.
But yeah, don’t be afraid to select a silent film, foreign, sci fi, Disney animated, horror, or westerns.
All are equal in my eyes.

I had a list, and still do, with several possibilities for each member. I picked out yours without hesitation and with total confidence. Last time I picked Rashomon because I thought you should see it. This time I picked something that is right for you.

[Citizen Rules]

I liked most of my recommendations last time around. Although I don’t recall who selected what.
Only 3 I didn’t like much were Before Sunrise, The Shop around the Corner, and Road to Perdition.
The last one really surprised me, as I had high expectations for it.
The two romances were smart choices, but didn’t pan out.
Don’t be afraid to select anything for me guys. I meant it when I said I have no limits on films I’ll watch. A though I usually avoid TV movies. And direct to video/dvd films.
But yeah, don’t be afraid to select a silent film, foreign, sci fi, Disney animated, horror, or westerns.
All are equal in my eyes.I picked The Shot Around the Corner for you, I still can't believe you didn't love it!:p It's one of Lubitsch's best.

I like what you said about taking any movie recommendations:up: I decided not to say what I like or dislike as I figured you guys can rack your brains and try and figure that out yourselves;)

[Wyldesyde19]

Rashomon was a great choice! Really enjoyed it, even if it was a little slow to begin.
As for The Shop around the Corner....I didn’t feel any actual chemistry between the leads. Stewart and....hmmm....who was the actress again? 😑 drawing a blank.
Either way, don’t let that dissuade you from picking another romance, especially from that era. 🙂

[Miss Vicky]

I don't feel at all confident about what I picked out for Thursday, Siddon, or Inmate, but we'll see how it goes. Am anxious but also kind of dreading seeing what ends up getting picked for me.

[edarsenal]

As much as Citizen says he's easy to pick for, I feel like I have the hardest time picking for him. I struggle with Ed too.
It was pretty hard to pick for CR. I thought he'd be pretty easy to pick for.
See how it goes this time around.

I think I got myself TOO hyped up for House of Games and was riding pretty high on the ones folks had chosen for prior to watching it.

I think I had more bad picks than good ones last time and got pretty d@mn lucky with you. I think the hardest part was finding a film you DIDN'T see. I do know ONE film I'd like to nominate for you if it doesn't get snatched up by someone else. And if it does I am properly f@cked lol

[edarsenal]

I liked most of my recommendations last time around. Although I don’t recall who selected what.
Only 3 I didn’t like much were Before Sunrise, The Shop around the Corner, and Road to Perdition.
The last one really surprised me, as I had high expectations for it.
The two romances were smart choices, but didn’t pan out.
Don’t be afraid to select anything for me guys. I meant it when I said I have no limits on films I’ll watch. A though I usually avoid TV movies. And direct to video/dvd films.
But yeah, don’t be afraid to select a silent film, foreign, sci fi, Disney animated, horror, or westerns.
All are equal in my eyes.

That was a surprise for me as well. I thought I had picked an ideal one for ya.
Looks like you suffered from the same Hightitis Expectationalitis that had with cricket's pick for me.

[CosmicRunaway]

I actually think that everyone in these personal recommendations HoFs should make a post similar to MV's, or even just a broad likes and dislikes list. The biggest hurdle for someone like me joining is that I don't think I can pick films for everyone, but if I at least knew what genres to go for or to avoid, I'd feel more much confident.

[cricket]

I actually think that everyone in these personal recommendations HoFs should make a post similar to MV's, or even just a broad likes and dislikes list. The biggest hurdle for someone like me joining is that I don't think I can pick films for everyone, but if I at least knew what genres to go for or to avoid, I'd feel more much confident.

From my point of view, picking for me is easy because I want to watch every movie on the lists. From your end, it would depend on how important it is that I like the movie. I discovered long ago here that other members pick for me better than I pick for myself. Sometimes when you aim for a certain type of movie, you can sacrifice quality for content. At least I know that I do, especially since I gravitate towards horror and very dark films. There's a lot of crap out there that fits my taste.

[HashtagBrownies]

cricket Is it too late to join?

[cricket]

cricket Is it too late to join?

Nope, been waiting for you!

[HashtagBrownies]

I'm in then.

If anyone's wondering what to nominate for me, I don't really mind. Don't be afraid to select something weird

I guess my only turn offs would be old westerns and old noirs (not deal-breaker's though), but I do like Neo-noirs and spaghetti westerns.

[Wyldesyde19]

I’ll have a recommendation picked out for Hashtag today. Hopefully I’ll do better then my last pick. 😒

[neiba]

I'm in. Gonna try to finish the General HoF this week, then this one and then maybe a break from HoFs for some time.

[Citizen Rules]

I had my movie choices all picked out...then...I started re-thinking and pondering my choices, and so ended up ditching most of the first choices in favor of a different set of films. Damn! this needs to start so I don't keep researching your guys' movie taste and altering my movie list yet again:D

[Citizen Rules]

I actually think that everyone in these personal recommendations HoFs should make a post similar to MV's, or even just a broad likes and dislikes list. The biggest hurdle for someone like me joining is that I don't think I can pick films for everyone, but if I at least knew what genres to go for or to avoid, I'd feel more much confident.I'd be happy to tell you what I love and what I hate in movies. If that would help you out. I bet most all of us would do that if asked. Cool if you can join:)

[Siddon]

Y'all are welcome to pick animated or western films...but it's a bad idea.

[neiba]

Y'all are welcome to pick animated or western films...but it's a bad idea.

*checks pick for Siddon*

...

*changes pick for Siddon*

[Siddon]

*checks pick for Siddon*

...

*changes pick for Siddon*


Yeah you picked The Big Combo for me...you were the one person that picked a film I would give more than 3 stars to.

[neiba]

Yeah you picked The Big Combo for me...you were the one person that picked a film I would give more than 3 stars to.

Trust me, you are the one person I need more than 1 minute to pick a film! xD You've watched so much more stuff than I did that to pick a film for you is a true challenge! :p I think I'm happy with my choice now, but let's see, it's a gamble.

[Siddon]

Can I get a link to peoples lists...the um person lists thingy makes it hard to track down certain people.

[Miss Vicky]

Y'all are welcome to pick animated or western films...but it's a bad idea.

*checks pick for Siddon*

...

*looks at other options*

*says "F*** it, he isn't going to like anything I pick anyway." :shrug:

[Siddon]

*checks pick for Siddon*

...

*looks at other options*

*says "F*** it, he isn't going to like anything I pick anyway." :shrug:


Post the link to your list page so I can make your pick.

[Miss Vicky]

Post the link to your list page so I can make your pick.

To get to people's lists, click on the list icon by their name in the thread:

68510

If they've made any custom lists, their actual profile will only show those but the list icon will get you to all of the site wide lists.

But here's the link to mine https://www.movieforums.com/lists/viewall/55955.html

[Citizen Rules]

Siddon, just click the 3 bar icon next to our user names to see our movie list https://www.movieforums.com/images/fallbacks/fallback-lists.png

[Citizen Rules]

MV, beat me to it:p

[Wyldesyde19]

Hashtag is proving harder to pick then I realize. Very unsure of his/her tastes.
Narrowed down to three. Maybe four.

[cricket]

Be my Guest if you guys want to start sending them in. I just may not look at them till tomorrow.

[edarsenal]

Can I get a link to peoples lists...the um person lists thingy makes it hard to track down certain people.

never made a personal list of films, would like to do a Rewatch to Infinity List of stuff I continually rewatch but I did a write up in this thread (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2132406#post2132406) about what works and what doesn't for me.

[Citizen Rules]

Maybe what Siddon meant was that when you click on somebodies profile you use to be able to see their list. But with the addition of custom list some of our list aren't viewable from the profile anymore.

[edarsenal]

To get to people's lists, click on the list icon by their name in the thread:

68510

If they've made any custom lists, their actual profile will only show those but the list icon will get you to all of the site wide lists.
It's a great little shortcut and very convenient that I used as well. So is the Favorite Link right next to it (the star) to get an idea of what someone may really enjoy in a film and I used to gauge my pick for someone.

[Miss Vicky]

Maybe what Siddon meant was that when you click on somebodies profile you use to be able to see their list. But with the addition of custom list some of our list aren't viewable from the profile anymore.

Yes, I assumed that's what he meant, which is why I said "If they've made any custom lists, their actual profile will only show those but the list icon will get you to all of the site wide lists."

[Siddon]

yeah that's how I did it last time...anyways picks have been sent. Really this is just a test run for when I nom films in a regular hall.

[Wyldesyde19]

Recommendations sent in.
Here hoping I finish better. Don’t think I’ll win, but at least I hope to finish in the top 5.

[Citizen Rules]

Recommendations sent in.
Here hoping I finish better. Don’t think I’ll win, but at least I hope to finish in the top 5.Did you do a lot of research to make your choices? Or just to with a gut feeling?

[edarsenal]

Is it okay to send them in now? I thought we were supposed to wait till Sunday morning?
I'd be happy to send them now?

[Citizen Rules]

Is it okay to send them in now? I thought we were supposed to wait till Sunday morning?
I'd be happy to send them now?Yup Cricket said we can send them.

[Wyldesyde19]

Did you do a lot of research to make your choices? Or just to with a gut feeling?
I did some research. Looked at past HOF nominations, top ten favorites and such.
I’ve feel good for some, 50-50 on others, and Miss Vicky, Siddon, and Hashtag are the biggest X factors. Really hard to pin them down yet

[Citizen Rules]

I did some research. Looked at past HOF nominations, top ten favorites and such.
I’ve feel good for some, 50-50 on others, and Miss Vicky, Siddon, and Hashtag are the biggest X factors. Really hard to pin them down yetI kinda did that too. I checked out top ten favorites and poured over everyone's list, then read about a TON of possible movie choices, before deciding that I'm not sure about what I picked:p But I did try!

[Wyldesyde19]

I kinda did that too. I checked out top ten favorites and poured over everyone's list, then read about a TON of possible movie choices, before deciding that I'm not sure about what I picked:p But I did try!
Yep. No more OldBoy selections for you this time haha! At least not from me!
I’m just excited for the picks. Part of the fun was the anticipation of what was selected for me.
I liked my selections, loved a good 50% of them in fact, but I was a bit envious of some of your selections. Bambi and The Muppets for example.
Also, some people had the first two Body Snatchers picked and I was highly envious of that as well haha.

[Citizen Rules]

Yep. No more OldBoy selections for you this time haha! At least not from me!
I’m just excited for the picks. Part of the fun was the anticipation of what was selected for me.
I liked my selections, loved a good 50% of them in fact, but I was a bit envious of some of your selections. Bambi and The Muppets for example.
Also, some people had the first two Body Snatchers picked and I was highly envious of that as well haha.I hear ya, I'm excited for my picks. It seemed like everybody got some real good picks last time! I need something to watch anyway, that's what I like about this it gives me some good movie watching choices.

[CosmicRunaway]

I'd be happy to tell you what I love and what I hate in movies. If that would help you out. I bet most all of us would do that if asked. Cool if you can join:)
Well it's a little late now, especially since I didn't quite manage to check the accuracy of all my site lists yet. I made a good run of it last week, but I'm bad with titles, and the synopses of certain genres (looking at you, westerns :suspicious:) are often too similar for me to figure out if I've seen them or not.

[cricket]

Ed is the first member to have to pick over, for me and for Miss Vicky.

[cricket]

And now Neiba has to pick over for Citizen Rules and Thursday Next.

[edarsenal]

Ed is the first member to have to pick over, for me and for Miss Vicky.
I'm doing that now. Going to find 2 of them in case the first doesn't work either.

[Miss Vicky]

Now I’m curious which movie two people thought I would like.

[cricket]

Now I’m curious which movie two people thought I would like.

I was also very much considering picking it for you.

[Citizen Rules]

The Crow (1994)...I'm guessing.

[cricket]

The Crow (1994)...I'm guessing.

I have a list of possibilities for everybody, and I have about 15 for her. That's not one of them but that's actually a good pick I think.

[edarsenal]

Now I’m curious which movie two people thought I would like.
I'll tell ya after you review it.
I was also very much considering picking it for you.
Hmm, that actually put me at ease a little about it, and regardless hope it's enjoyable.
The Crow (1994)...I'm guessing.
I think it's Otherwordly/fantastical aspect would be a put off for her though the rest would be pretty d@mn good and could shine above that. I was VERY tempted. Though I don't remember seeing it on the Lists

Oh, and resent my Noms

[Citizen Rules]

Well if The Crow is indeed picked for anyone, I'm not confessing my choices until this is over:shifty: Mums the word!

[cricket]

I'm not going to show what lists the movies are on this time. It's a lot of work so figure it out yourselves!

[Wyldesyde19]

I'm not going to show what lists the movies are on this time. It's a lot of work so figure it out yourselves!
I think we can figure it out. 🙂
You’ve done enough just hosting this.
About when can we expect the lists to be available?

[Miss Vicky]

I think we can figure it out. 🙂
You’ve done enough just hosting this.
About when can we expect the lists to be available?

Looks like he still needs noms from Suspect, Inmate, and Thursday.

[cricket]

I think we can figure it out. 🙂
You’ve done enough just hosting this.
About when can we expect the lists to be available?

Looks like he still needs noms from Suspect, Inmate, and Thursday.

And me:p

[Citizen Rules]

@TheUsualSuspect (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=9280) @Thursday Next (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=9011) @Frightened Inmate No 2
See above^

[Citizen Rules]

Ha, I still can't tag inmate, geez:p

[edarsenal]

I have the same problem with John-Conner

[Citizen Rules]

I have the same problem with John-ConnerMiss Vicky knows how to tag him, she showed us once, and damn if I haven't already forgotten:p

[Thursday Next]

Sent my nominations. It's harder than it looks! Citizen and Ed were the easiest to pick for (not that that guarantees you'll like the picks!) and HeyFredrick was the hardest. I did agonize a little over whether to go for a riskier or safer pick for Neiba and Miss V... in the end I went one way for one and the other way for the other but not saying which. I also ended up having a lot of the same films on a lot of people's shortlists... I'll save the ones I didn't use for general HoFs.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Will send my nominations today.

[Hey Fredrick]

Sent my nominations. It's harder than it looks! Citizen and Ed were the easiest to pick for (not that that guarantees you'll like the picks!) and HeyFredrick was the hardest.

WHAT? As long as it isn't a rom com, western, war flick, silent flick, musical, comedy, courtroom drama, classic Monster movie, anime, documentary, Woody Allen, James Bond, Charlie Chaplin, black and white or in a language I don't speak I'm open to just about anything. As long as it was made between 1984 and 1985. ;)

TBH, I think I'm one of the easiest to choose for.

[Thursday Next]

WHAT? As long as it isn't a rom com, western, war flick, silent flick, musical, comedy, courtroom drama, classic Monster movie, anime, documentary, Woody Allen, James Bond, Charlie Chaplin, black and white or in a language I don't speak I'm open to just about anything. As long as it was made between 1984 and 1985. ;)


In that case your nom is fine ;)

[cricket]

Suspect will be sending his in soon and I sent a message to Inmate. Whichever day I get them I will post them that night. If I receive them at night I will post them the next night. I haven't even decided yet for some of you difficult bastards.

[cricket]

Inmate's noms are in. Just waiting for Suspect and then I'll finalize mine. If he sends them within the next 9 or 10 hours they'll be up tonight.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Sorry, I forgot. Been hectic at work and home. I will have them to you before 7:00pm. Est


Sorry for the delay.

[cricket]

Sorry, I forgot. Been hectic at work and home. I will have them to you before 7:00pm. Est


Sorry for the delay.

It's cool, if it's around that time I can probably still post them today. If I can't, so what!

[TheUsualSuspect]

It's cool, if it's around that time I can probably still post them today. If I can't, so what!

At work, but I'm going to sneak away and put together a list now.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Submitted...in haste...sorry guys. I tried to pay attention to any restrictions.

[Miss Vicky]

Sweet. Looking forward to seeing what's been picked for me!

[cricket]

Ok boys and girls, keep a look out in a couple hours.

[cricket]

It doesn't look like anybody is here now so I'll check back in about an hour and a half.

[Miss Vicky]

It doesn't look like anybody is here now so I'll check back in about an hour and a half.

I'm here!

[cricket]

I'm here!

I'd say check back in like an hour. It'd be good if we can get a couple more.

[edarsenal]

I'm here as well and stick around for it

[Miss Vicky]

I'm at work ATM but will keep an eye on this as much as I can.

[Wyldesyde19]

At work but keeping an eye on it. Super excited for the picks!

[Thursday Next]

I am here!

[cricket]

Ok I'm busy but I'm going to start revealing in the 2nd post. Members are in alphabetical order except I'm last. I may have to take a couple of breaks.

[edarsenal]

do as you need, cricket!!

[Thursday Next]

Ohh, this is interesting. One of those picks for Citizen looks good - don't know why I didn't pick it myself!

[Thursday Next]

Did someone just nominate Midnight Cowboy for everyone? Or is it just a coincidence? One of those picks for Ed was my second choice for him.

[Miss Vicky]

Did someone just nominate Midnight Cowboy for everyone? Or is it just a coincidence? One of those picks for Ed was my second choice for him.

Inmate didn't get it on his list and I've already seen it so it can't be nominated for me.
I'm kind of jealous about some of the movies these people get to experience for the first time.

[edarsenal]

Inmate didn't get it on his list and I've already seen it so it can't be nominated for me.
I'm kind of jealous about some of the movies these people get to experience for the first time.
I was that way for the first HoF. Can't remember who it was, but they had classic Must See! after Classic Must See! and I was jealous as hell for them AND pretty d@mn happy for them in equal measure.

[Thursday Next]

I've seen it too so it won't be on mine. One of Inmate's would have been my back-up pick for him too.

I like how it's all alphabetical so there's no clues who picked what.

[Hey Fredrick]

I was that way for the first HoF. Can't remember who it was, but they had classic Must See! after Classic Must See! and I was jealous as hell for them AND pretty d@mn happy for them in equal measure.

Pretty sure that was Ahwell. Everything on that list was outstanding.

[Miss Vicky]

I was that way for the first HoF. Can't remember who it was, but they had classic Must See! after Classic Must See! and I was jealous as hell for them AND pretty d@mn happy for them in equal measure.

That was probably ahwell. He's basically just a kid so he's got a lot of watching to do.

[Thursday Next]

HashtagBrownies has a lot of vampire movies to watch :rotfl:

[edarsenal]

I've seen it too so it won't be on mine. One of Inmate's would have been my back-up pick for him too.

I like how it's all alphabetical so there's no clues who picked what.
The secretive aspect worked really well in the first one and then people volunteered after a review wasn't written. Really enjoyed that
That was probably ahwell. He's basically just a kid so he's got a lot of watching to do.
YES! Thank you!!
and thank you Hey Fredrick. For some reason your quote didn't show up

[Miss Vicky]

Miss Vicky watches-

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An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Blue Velvet (1986)
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989)
The Maltese Falcon (1941)
Miller’s Crossing (1990)
Ordinary People (1980)
The Player (1992)
Secrets & Lies (1996)
Strangers on a Train (1951)
The Untouchables (1987)

David Lynch is a director I forgot to put on my list of dislikes, but I've only seen a few of his so maybe I'll like Blue Velvet. I've been meaning to watch The Untouchables for ages now because I love Costner. No idea what I'll think of the rest.

[edarsenal]

Some great lists coming out for folks and looks like both me and Fredrick will be checking out Ace in the Hole

hey, Miss Vicky, how ya feelin with the ones picked out for ya?

[Hey Fredrick]

I love The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover but it's an acquired taste.

[edarsenal]

I saw Blue Velvet when it first came out and it's a bit foggy, so it's hard to gauge but it could be one of those exceptions for you.

[edarsenal]

Looks like you got a nice mix, @ThursdayNext.

Have not seen The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover but I've been forever curious about it.

[HashtagBrownies]

Well, looks like an interesting selection this time:

Blood Simple (1984): Actually really excited to see this one, I heard of the plot awhile back and it sounds very intriguing.
Fright Night (1985): Who can go wrong with 80's horror?
The Great Silence (1968): Just the type of western I like!
Ikiru (1952): I've enjoyed what I've seen so far from Kurosawa, some more than others, so I say this will be good too.
Interview with the Vampire (1994): I've heard good things about this one.
Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979): I've loved everything I've seen so far from Herzog, so big hopes for this one.
Platoon (1986): I can't believe I haven't seen this one either haha, time to check it out now.
Quills (2000): Yeah I definitely know who nominated this one. Looks really good.
Sonatine (1993): I've been meaning to watch a Kitano film for awhile now, no better place to start I guess.
Sweet Smell of Success (1957): Looks stylish and the plot sounds interesting.
Jackie Brown (1997): Funnily enough I literally just watched this one last night without any knowledge that it was going to be picked! I can post a write up of it tonight.

HashtagBrownies has a lot of vampire movies to watch :rotfl:

I noticed lol, I mean i have been kinda slacking on horror, especially considering the Halloween season is nearly over, so it's no bother for me.

[Thursday Next]

I suspected I would get Contact, Parasite and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo - the first two because they are obvious omissions I haven't got round to yet, the latter because I think it's pretty much the only thing left on the Millennium list I haven't seen.

(Actually I predicted I would get Blue Velvet too, but will have to see what Miss Vicky makes of it instead!)

I'm looking forward to Arsenic and Old Lace. I meant to watch 3.10 to Yuma for the Westerns list but didn't get to it in time (and I think I could take a good guess at who nominated it...). The Fugitive I probably should have watched by now. I don't know much about Paper Moon, Random Harvest or Working Girl and I've genuinely never heard of Night Moves or Going My Way so they will be a complete surprise.

Looking forward to it!

[cricket]

David Lynch is a director I forgot to put on my list of dislikes, but I've only seen a few of his so maybe I'll like Blue Velvet. I've been meaning to watch The Untouchables for ages now because I love Costner. No idea what I'll think of the rest.

I'm pretty sure you had Lynch on your list of dislikes.

[Miss Vicky]

Also, I haven't the slightest idea who picked what on my list.

[cricket]

I wonder if any of these make someone's ballot for the upcoming all time countdown? And I mean folks watching for the first time.

[edarsenal]

Well, looks like an interesting selection this time:


Sonatine (1993): I've been meaning to watch a Kitano film for awhile now, no better place to start I guess.
This is one of the very few I haven't seen and dying to. Looking forward to your review when it comes across the board

[Miss Vicky]

I'm pretty sure you had Lynch on your list of dislikes.

So I did.


-As many of you already know, there are a number of directors that I generally dislike. While choosing a film from one of them isn't an automatic dealbreaker, please be aware that the chances of your nomination ranking highly on my ballot will be pretty damn low if you disregard this bit of advice. Such directors include Stanley Kubrick, Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, David Lynch, and Darren Arronofsky. There may be more that I'm not thinking of as well.

[cricket]

Downfall, Philadelphia, and Secrets & Lies were all high up on my hoped for list. A 2nd member attempted to choose Downfall for me. These are very smart people.

I didn't realize A Man and a Woman was on any of the lists. I just put this on my watchlist about 3 days ago after noticing someone's post about it in the rate the last movie thread.

The Right Stuff and Good Night and Good Luck are both movies that I've always had interest in but never took the plunge.

The Help, appearing to be a woman's movie, is probably one of the last movies on our lists I would have gotten to......except, it's already on my Netflix DVD queue because my wife wants to see it. Is somebody spying on me!?

Underground is a movie I must have heard of because I contributed to it's list, but it wasn't on my radar. A quick look on it's IMDb page, and I have a feeling it might be a sleeper.

Across the Universe is something I definitely wasn't familiar with. A quick peek tells me well this is different!

Somebody picks All About My Mother and I'm thinking what is this geriatric BS. Wait, it's Almodovar? Sold!

Underworld, the vampire movie? I seen that shlt already. Oh no it's a crime film from the great Josef Von Sternberg. How the hell did I miss this when I was prepping for the pre-30's countdown?

Good job peeps!

[Thursday Next]

I wonder if any of these make someone's ballot for the upcoming all time countdown? And I mean folks watching for the first time.

I'm only including things I've seen more than once, so it would have to be something I really loved enough to watch again in the next couple of weeks to crack my 25.

[edarsenal]

Also, I haven't the slightest idea who picked what on my list.
I'm not even ATTEMPTING to guess which film from who. It was a surprise every time I found out.
I wonder if any of these make someone's ballot for the upcoming all time countdown? And I mean folks watching for the first time.
Quite a few most likely

[Hey Fredrick]

I can say, with a fair degree of certainty, that none of these will make my ballot.

[Wyldesyde19]

I’m assuming the recommendation for me is Blade Runner: Final cut?
I have seen Blade Runner, which is marked off, but did not mark off Final Cut version since I read it adds a lot more.
Just making sure.

[Thursday Next]

Looks like you got a nice mix, @ThursdayNext.

Have not seen The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover but I've been forever curious about it.

This is one of the very few I haven't seen and dying to. Looking forward to your review when it comes across the board

Starting to think Ed feels he got the wrong list of movies :p

Hope you like some of your own films (and we'll keep these in mind for next time...)

[cricket]

I’m assuming the recommendation for me is Blade Runner: Final cut?
I have seen Blade Runner, which is marked off, but did not mark off Final Cut version since I read it adds a lot more.
Just making sure.

I was only given Blade Runner so it must be. Is final cut on one of the lists?

[Miss Vicky]

I can say, with a fair degree of certainty, that none of these will make my ballot.

Yeah, one of these movies would have to completely blow me away for it to stand any chance of making my ballot. There are a number of them on other people's lists that might though.

[Thursday Next]

I don't think it's clear on the Ebert list that it's the final cut, it just says Blade Runner 1982 which is uncrossed for Wyldesyde.

[Hey Fredrick]

Hey Fredrick watches-

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Ace in the Hole (1951)
All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)
The Awful Truth (1937)
Ginger Snaps (2000)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
Inherit the Wind (1960)
It Happened One Night (1934)
The Killers (1946)
The King of Comedy (1982)
Paris Texas (1984)
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)


Ace in the Hole (1951) - Never heard of it.
All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) - Probably should have seen this one by now.
The Awful Truth (1937) - Never heard of it
Ginger Snaps (2000) - Heard of it
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) - Heard of it and I'm pretty sure I know who nominated it. Not as sure as I was with Pink Flamingos but pretty sure.
Inherit the Wind (1960) - Never heard of it
It Happened One Night (1934) - Heard of it
The Killers (1946) - Never heard of this one. Thought it was the John Woo one at first glance but I'm pretty sure he wasn't making movies in 1946
The King of Comedy (1982) - Heard of it and have avoided it. But I also avoided Blair Witch forever and ended up liking that one so....
Paris Texas (1984) - Started watching this last weekend and fell asleep 51 minutes in. Not because it was boring but because I started it at one in the morning
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) - I know all about this one. Have probably quoted it a few times but have never seen it. I really like Bette Davis so I'm glad to finally see it.

Last time around my top 3 films were ones I had never heard of so I'm pretty okay with this.

[Hey Fredrick]

Yeah, one of these movies would have to completely blow me away for it to stand any chance of making my ballot. There are a number of them on other people's lists that might though.

My ballot is submitted. Maybe one of these will make the next all time list, who knows.

[Wyldesyde19]

I don't think it's clear on the Ebert list that it's the final cut, it just says Blade Runner 1982 which is uncrossed for Wyldesyde.
For some reason it is clear on mine. I’ll take final cut if so however. I’m fine with it

[cricket]

I’m assuming the recommendation for me is Blade Runner: Final cut?
I have seen Blade Runner, which is marked off, but did not mark off Final Cut version since I read it adds a lot more.
Just making sure.

Ok I looked it up and Ebert has The Final Cut as one of his great movies, but not the director's cut or the original version.

[edarsenal]

Ace in the Hole (1951)
The Apartment (1960)
Caberet (1972)
Marty (1955)
Midnight Cowboy (1969)
Spartacus (1960)
Strangers on a Train (1951) These are all Must See's! that I truly need to see. Ace & Marty I've been on the fence about but I got a feeling they are ones I'll thoroughly enjoy.

Sullivan's Travels (1941) One of several from the 40's Countdown I've been wanting to see. Actually saw the ending one day on TCM and have been wanting to see it all. Get to now

Almost Famous (2000) When this came out I was iffy about it and have grown curious over time about it.

The Wages of Fear (1953) Read the short description of this on IMDb and it sounded similar to Sorcerer (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076740/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6) from '77 so that's got me hyped AND it's FRENCH! Très putain sympa!! (Very f@cking nice)
A Taste of Honey (1961) Completely unknown so should be quite the adventure


Very, VERY happy with my list -- THANKS EVERYONE!

[cricket]

Ace in the Hole (1951)
The Apartment (1960)
Caberet (1972)
Marty (1955)
Midnight Cowboy (1969)
Spartacus (1960)
Strangers on a Train (1951) These are all Must See's! that I truly need to see. Ace & Marty I've been on the fence about but I got a feeling they are ones I'll thoroughly enjoy.

Sullivan's Travels (1941) One of several from the 40's Countdown I've been wanting to see. Actually saw the ending one day on TCM and have been wanting to see it all. Get to now

Almost Famous (2000) When this came out I was iffy about it and have grown curious over time about it.

The Wages of Fear (1953) Read the short description of this on IMDb and it sounded similar to Sorcerer (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076740/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6) from '77 so that's got me hyped AND it's FRENCH! Très putain sympa!! (Very f@cking nice)
A Taste of Honey (1961) Completely unknown so should be quite the adventure


Very, VERY happy with my list -- THANKS EVERYONE!

Sorcerer is a remake to Wages of Fear

[edarsenal]

Starting to think Ed feels he got the wrong list of movies :p

Hope you like some of your own films (and we'll keep these in mind for next time...)
:rotfl::rotfl:
It's Christmas morning, presents are open and toys everywhere and no matter how happy you are with your toys ya STILL look over and remark, "You got that?! I didn't get that."

[cricket]

So the last time around Strange Days was the only movie to be nominated 3 times. A quick scan tells me this time Paper Moon is the only movie to be nominated 3 times. There's a few nominated twice.

[edarsenal]

Sorcerer is a remake to Wages of Fear
I kinda wondered. I do remember a conversation about it during the 70s HoF about it.
Thanks

[edarsenal]

This is gonna be a lot of fun!
I'm outta here, got Hunger primed and ready for viewing -- take care all!!

[Wyldesyde19]

If whoever picked Blade Runner wants to choose again I am also fine with that.

[cricket]

If whoever picked Blade Runner wants to choose again I am also fine with that.

Hold off watching and I'll get back to you.

[Wyldesyde19]

Hold off watching and I'll get back to you.
No problem. I realize that it gets confusing with multiple versions.

[Wyldesyde19]

A Woman Under the Influence (1974)
Cassevetes is a director I’ve been meaning to dig into. This film has always been one I’ve wanted to start with. Thank you
Bambi (1942)
I love classic Disney, and mentioned how envious I was when it was picked for CR the last go around. Miss Vicky listened. Thank you 🙂
Blade Runner (1982)
Bringing Up Baby (1938)
A old rom com I’ve always had on my watch list and now finally have a reason to watch.
Dial M for Murder (1954)
Hitchcock! Need I say more?
The Innocents (1961)
Not familiar with this one until I joined this site. Looking forward to this. Feels like a Siddon pick. If it is, I’ve always enjoyed his HOF picks
Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948)
Another I’m not familiar with, although I have heard of it. *Looking forward to it as well.*

Paper Moon (1973)
Another 70’s film I’ve had on my watch list for ages.
Raising Arizona (1987)
A Coen Brothers classic (so I’ve been told anyways) that I’ve been meaning to watch.
The Shape of Water (2017)
Sci fi film that I have been wanting to see as well. Excellent.
The Wind that Shakes the Barley (2006)
After watching I, Daniel Blake, I’ve started to dip into Ken Loach.*
I have know ln of this film since it was first released but never got around to it. *Excellent time to start, wouldn’t you say?

Once again, excellent selections. *All have my interest. *This will be fun.*

[Miss Vicky]

*Looks at people's responses to their lists*
*Wonders if some of my choices might have been a bit too obvious."

Oh well.

[cricket]

*Looks at people's responses to their lists*
*Wonders if some of my choices might have been a bit too obvious."

Oh well.

You have a guess on which movie 2 people tried to nominate for you?

[Citizen Rules]

I knew it! I knew somebody would give me these two:

Do the Right Thing (1989)
Midnight Cowboy (1969)

I had expected The General and City Lights (would've liked to see those)

A Matter of Life and Death (1946)
Black Orpheus (1959)
Brighton Rock (1948)
Do the Right Thing (1989)
Friendly Persuasion (1956)
Ghost (1990)
Good Will Hunting (1997)
The Iron Giant (1999)
On Dangerous Ground (1951)
Peter Pan (1953)
Midnight Cowboy (1969)

I've heard of most of these, looks like a good haul🙂

[Citizen Rules]

Whoops, me bad! I've seen Friendly Persuasion (1956) only a few months ago, but didn't realize it wasn't crossed off my list. I liked it too.

[Miss Vicky]

You have a guess on which movie 2 people tried to nominate for you?

I don't know much about most of the movies that were picked for me, so I'm going to go with The Untouchables because I've nominated two other movies starring Kevin Costner in past general HOFs (Dances With Wolves and A Perfect World) and because there are several Costner flicks in my top 100.

[cricket]

I don't know much about most of the movies that were picked for me, so I'm going to go with The Untouchables because I've nominated two other movies starring Kevin Costner in past general HOFs (Dances With Wolves and A Perfect World) and because there are several Costner flicks in my top 100.

Nope

[cricket]

Whoops, me bad! I've seen Friendly Persuasion (1956) only a few months ago, but didn't realize it wasn't crossed off my list. I liked it too.

Your replacement is in-

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974)

[Citizen Rules]

Your replacement is in-

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974)Never seen it:p But I've heard it mentioned many a time.

[Wyldesyde19]

Hardly any westerns and no docs this time.
Docs are hit or miss, so I get that, but surprised at the lack of westerns.

[Citizen Rules]

Hardly any westerns and no docs this time.
Docs are hit or miss, so I get that, but surprised at the lack of westerns.I was hoping for a doc or two, I usually enjoy them. I've been watching westerns again for the the last couple weeks, but nothing that's on the western list.

[Miss Vicky]

Nope

American Werewolf in London? I did say I like horror comedies.

[cricket]

American Werewolf in London? I did say I like horror comedies.

Sorry, it was a 1 guess game.

[Miss Vicky]

Sorry, it was a 1 guess game.

Boo. Oh well. I'll find out at some point.

[cricket]

Boo. Oh well. I'll find out at some point.

In 8 months after Suspect turns in the final list:p

[Miss Vicky]

Looks like I'm going to need some help finding a non-sketchy source for Secrets & Lies. None of my trusted sources have it and it's not available on region 1 DVD. (One of these days I may get me a region free DVD player, but this is not that day.)

[edarsenal]

Looks like I'm going to need some help finding a non-sketchy source for Secrets & Lies. None of my trusted sources have it and it's not available on region 1 DVD. (One of these days I may get me a region free DVD player, but this is not that day.)
Let me know if the link I sent in comments works.

[Miss Vicky]

Let me know if the link I sent in comments works.

Yep, looks like it works. Thanks!

[TheUsualSuspect]

In 8 months after Suspect turns in the final list:p


Hey, I wasn't last in the first HoF. :p

[HashtagBrownies]

Jackie Brown
68562
A woman with not much going for her attempts to perform a heist that could cost her everything if failed

I see that some people consider this to be an outlier in Tarantino’s career. How can that be though? It has engaging dialogue, a long runtime that flies by, a groovy soundtrack and clear homage to films that he loves. The only two reasons I can really see is that there’s very little violence and the plot is, for the most part, linear. I know a few people who say it’s their favourite Tarantino for these reasons. While I wouldn’t call it my favourite, I can’t blame them.

This film really takes its time; Most of the film is character interactions and the heist doesn’t happen until near the end of the film. I quite like this style, not everything has to be about samurai sword fights and warehouse shootouts. I was already familiar with this type of Tarantino film when I saw ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’, but of course this was the first time I’d say he used it. For a dialogue heavy film the dialogue is very well written and expresses the personalities of the characters well. Of course the dialogue has that standard Tarantino flair of talking about a random topic that has nothing to do with the plot but is interesting nonetheless (coughing's good, it gets you higher). The use of soul music for the soundtrack gives it a very fresh and cool mood. Even though it's a heist film that doesn't focus too much on the planning or the heist itself, these parts are very well done; they manage to be intense and really funny at the same time.

Not Tarantino’s best film but certainly a great one. Thanks to whoever picked it (even if I did see it before I knew it had been picked last night!)

[Chypmunk]

I don't wanna come across as a d1ck but it's Cabaret not Caberet. Both Joel Grey and Liza Minnelli are great in it imo.
Enjoy your watches al!!

[cricket]

I don't wanna come across as a d1ck but it's Cabaret not Caberet. Both Joel Grey and Liza Minnelli are great in it imo.
Enjoy your watches al!!

It's better than what I first put down, which was Cabernet. Perhaps I have wine leaking into my brain. Thanks for the heads up🙂

[cricket]

I've always thought that Jackie Brown was QT's most under appreciated film. It was my first choice for Hash before it was snatched up from my claws. Glad you enjoyed it!

[Chypmunk]

I've always thought that Jackie Brown was QT's most under appreciated film. It was my first choice for Hash before it was snatched up from my claws. Glad you enjoyed it!
I agree - it's up there with his best imo.

[cricket]

If whoever picked Blade Runner wants to choose again I am also fine with that.

Your replacement movie is......










Let the Right One In (2008)

[Miss Vicky]

Tarantino is pretty hit or miss for me and Jackie Brown was one of the misses.

[Wyldesyde19]

Your replacement movie is......







Let the Right One In (2008)

Perfect!

[pahaK]

Perfect!

It is very close to that, yes :D

[Wyldesyde19]

It is very close to that, yes :D
It was one of the films I had hoped for, to be honest.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Jackie Brown
68562
A woman with not much going for her attempts to perform a heist that could cost her everything if failed

I see that some people consider this to be an outlier in Tarantino’s career. How can that be though? It has engaging dialogue, a long runtime that flies by, a groovy soundtrack and clear homage to films that he loves. The only two reasons I can really see is that there’s very little violence and the plot is, for the most part, linear. I know a few people who say it’s their favourite Tarantino for these reasons. While I wouldn’t call it my favourite, I can’t blame them.

This film really takes its time; Most of the film is character interactions and the heist doesn’t happen until near the end of the film. I quite like this style, not everything has to be about samurai sword fights and warehouse shootouts. I was already familiar with this type of Tarantino film when I saw ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’, but of course this was the first time I’d say he used it. For a dialogue heavy film the dialogue is very well written and expresses the personalities of the characters well. Of course the dialogue has that standard Tarantino flair of talking about a random topic that has nothing to do with the plot but is interesting nonetheless (coughing's good, it gets you higher). The use of soul music for the soundtrack gives it a very fresh and cool mood. Even though it's a heist film that doesn't focus too much on the planning or the heist itself, these parts are very well done; they manage to be intense and really funny at the same time.

Not Tarantino’s best film but certainly a great one. Thanks to whoever picked it (even if I did see it before I knew it had been picked last night!)


People consider it an outlier because it's his one and only adaptation. Everything else he has written is original. So it has another writer's "feel" to it as much as it is his own.

[cricket]

People consider it an outlier because it's his one and only adaptation. Everything else he has written is original. So it has another writer's "feel" to it as much as it is his own.

I did not know that.

How do you feel about your nominations this time? At least they're not a bunch of four hour movies this time.

[Wyldesyde19]

Perhaps because it’s an adaptation, but I consider Jackie Brown his best film and his most restrained film. His other films he tends to go overboard with the dialogue.

[TheUsualSuspect]

The Conversation - Been wanting to watch this for awhile. Good pick.

Deliverance - My Burt Reynolds experience has been Boogie Nights and Stripease...I hope this is just as, if not more sexy.

Double Indemnity - Own this, never watched it. Will finally unwrap it from the plastic. Looking forward to it.

Downfall - I hope the internet has not ruined this movie for me.

The Elephant Man - I'm sure this will be one of those movies where I was never interested in it, but then it blows me away.

Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas - I think this might be the surprise "overrated" picture of the bunch. I tried watching it once and turned it off. It "feels" up my alley, but who knows.

Ghost World - Another film I've been meaning to watch, will finally get the chance.

The Hustler - Looks like a fun watch.

The Killing - YET ANOTHER movie I've been meaning to watch. Excited for it.

The Maltese Falcon - Another film I own and have yet to open and watch. Gonna get good use out of my dvds for once.

Persona - Maybe the first one I'll watch to finish off October.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Perhaps because it’s an adaptation, but I consider Jackie Brown his best film and his most restrained film. His other films he tends to go overboard with the dialogue.

Most restrained for sure and that's why people consider it his best / worst movie. Ha, both sides of the spectrum.

[Wyldesyde19]

Most restrained for sure and that's why people consider it his best / worst movie. Ha, both sides of the spectrum.
Yeah, and would probably put Pulp Giftoon at 2 followed by Inglorious Basterds. I’ve enjoyed most of his work

[Wyldesyde19]

Ok, since I’ve been eyeing Let the Right One In on Hulu since FOREVER, I’m going to start with it this Friday.
Coincidentally, it’ll fill out my Vampire slot on the Halloween challenge.
Then it’s off to the local rental to check out a few films.
Bambi and The Innocents for sure. Hoping they have Dial M for Murder as well.

[Wyldesyde19]

Side Note:
Jack Clayton (director of The Innocents) hasn’t exactly won me over with his first two films I’ve seen so far.
The Pumpkin Eater and Room at the Top. I found both rather mediocre, to be honest. I have The Great Gatsby (1974) saved on Amazon to view as well. *
I’m hoping this “psychological horror” film is better.

[Miss Vicky]

I'll probably start with Blue Velvet either tonight or tomorrow to get it over with, then I'll probably squeeze in An American Werewolf in London this weekend since it's almost Halloween.

[edarsenal]

Jackie Brown is adapted from Elmore Leonard's Rum Punch. Huge fan of Leonard's writing prose and Tarantino did a fine adaption of it. I'm sure Tarantino fell in love with both the dialogue and the characters as well as the way Elmore writes. So much so that he didn't throw any of his own twists and violent turns.

[edarsenal]

I'll probably start with Blue Velvet either tonight or tomorrow to get it over with, then I'll probably squeeze in An American Werewolf in London this weekend since it's almost Halloween.

I know you prefer vampires over werewolves so I'll be pretty curious to see how ya feel about that one, along with if Blue Velvet works for you or not.

I'll be starting off with Ace in the Hole and may, or may not, go right down the row.

[edarsenal]

Side Note:
Jack Clayton (director of The Innocents) hasn’t exactly won me over with his first two films I’ve seen so far.
The Pumpkin Eater and Room at the Top. I found both rather mediocre, to be honest. I have The Great Gatsby (1974) saved on Amazon to view as well. *
I’m hoping this “psychological horror” film is better.
If it helps it DID win the 17th General Hall of Fame

[cricket]

The Conversation - Been wanting to watch this for awhile. Good pick.

A 2nd person tried nominating it for you.

Deliverance - My Burt Reynolds experience has been Boogie Nights and Stripease...I hope this is just as, if not more sexy.

Well I guess it depends on what you like;)

[Frightened Inmate No. 2]

planet of the apes
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FJqrToXqPPc/Ti3YuMBOYTI/AAAAAAAAHS4/BZkBGWed45w/s1600/apes5.jpg
was considering watching this last night before it was even nominated for me so i'm glad to have finally seen it. was never in a hurry to get to this one because i've seen it referenced so many times that i felt as if i'd seen it already, but it was still thrilling to see the original. this film is very much just a dramatized thought experiment ("what if... there was a planet... of the apes???"), which can be a bad thing, but when it's this grand and cinematic, it can be a wonderful thing. especially if it involves charlton heston going crazy on some apes in an epic sci-fi metaphor about the evils of humanity and how systems of oppression and cruelty are reproduced. i usually try not to let knowing the twist in advance affect my perception of a movie, but it's a bit harder with this one simply because it's so integral to the premise of the film and in retrospect it feels extremely obvious, but i'm sure i would've been surprised at the time. regardless, the cold matter-of-factness of the final shot is still incredibly powerful. not much else to say about this one that hasn't been said. it's about a freaking planet of the apes, what's not to like?

4

[cricket]

I unexpectedly loved Planet of the Apes when I watched it for the 60's countdown. I didn't even know there was a famous ending going in.

[Miss Vicky]

I find Planet of the Apes incredibly cheesy and ridiculous. But that's also what I've always loved about it.

Get your stinking paws off me, you damned dirty ape!

[Citizen Rules]

Chuck Heston is the man! I've liked him in a number of movies and of course the aforementioned Planet of the Apes.

[Wyldesyde19]

I noticed a lot of Palme d’Or recommendations this time around.
Those are quite often less seen films, so that’s a good sign.
Particularly The Eel for Siddon.
Going further into my nominations, I love how they are all spread across the Decades and genres, once again 🙂

[Siddon]

Yeah little disappointment people didn't dive into documentaries and noirs for me


Angst (1983) - good sign I like horror it's Australian so that makes it a bit iffy,

Arthur (1981) - I think I watched 10 minutes of this and turned it off.

Beverly Hills Cop (1984) - good pick likely the winner from this group.

The Dark Valley (2014) - well it's a modern western so we'll see not terribly optimistic but meh

Dinner at Eight (1933) - I'm either going to love this film or despise it based on the trailer

Django (1966) - well I like dark westerns but I don't know about this one.

The Eel (1997) - it's on Youtube so this is a score

La Collectionneusse (1967) - Rohmer is my least favorite of the New Wave directors so we'll see.

Shoplifters (2018) - I gave it ten minutes and turned it off I'll give it another shot.

Starman (1984) - good pick this is the last John Carpenter film I haven't seen.

The Tragedy of Othello: The Moor of Venice (1951) - I already saw just under a different title.

[Citizen Rules]

Yeah little disappointment people didn't dive into documentaries and noirs for me
I had a noir all picked out for you but then changed it at the last moment as I thought you'd think it was common place. Funny thing is I can't remember what it was? I should've saved my alternative choices.

[cricket]

Yeah little disappointment people didn't dive into documentaries and noirs for me


Angst (1983) - good sign I like horror it's Australian so that makes it a bit iffy,

Arthur (1981) - I think I watched 10 minutes of this and turned it off.

Beverly Hills Cop (1984) - good pick likely the winner from this group.

The Dark Valley (2014) - well it's a modern western so we'll see not terribly optimistic but meh

Dinner at Eight (1933) - I'm either going to love this film or despise it based on the trailer

Django (1966) - well I like dark westerns but I don't know about this one.

The Eel (1997) - it's on Youtube so this is a score

La Collectionneusse (1967) - Rohmer is my least favorite of the New Wave directors so we'll see.

Shoplifters (2018) - I gave it ten minutes and turned it off I'll give it another shot.

Starman (1984) - good pick this is the last John Carpenter film I haven't seen.

The Tragedy of Othello: The Moor of Venice (1951) - I already saw just under a different title.

So I should get a replacement for that one?

[Siddon]

So I should get a replacement for that one?


if you can

[cricket]

if you can

No problem, I'll send a message and get back to you.

[edarsenal]

planet of the apes
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FJqrToXqPPc/Ti3YuMBOYTI/AAAAAAAAHS4/BZkBGWed45w/s1600/apes5.jpg
was considering watching this last night before it was even nominated for me so i'm glad to have finally seen it. was never in a hurry to get to this one because i've seen it referenced so many times that i felt as if i'd seen it already, but it was still thrilling to see the original. this film is very much just a dramatized thought experiment ("what if... there was a planet... of the apes???"), which can be a bad thing, but when it's this grand and cinematic, it can be a wonderful thing. especially if it involves charlton heston going crazy on some apes in an epic sci-fi metaphor about the evils of humanity and how systems of oppression and cruelty are reproduced. i usually try not to let knowing the twist in advance affect my perception of a movie, but it's a bit harder with this one simply because it's so integral to the premise of the film and in retrospect it feels extremely obvious, but i'm sure i would've been surprised at the time. regardless, the cold matter-of-factness of the final shot is still incredibly powerful. not much else to say about this one that hasn't been said. it's about a freaking planet of the apes, what's not to like?

4
Can't remember how many times this one was on TV when I was a kid and pretty much watched it every single time. So I imagine seeing a film AFTER all the parodies and references might put a few crinkles into the viewing, but yeah, that ending remains a powerful one.

On a side commentary, I remember when Letter screen versions began coming out and the above image was what showed me just HOW MUCH formatted for TV versions left out. You only saw Dr. Zaius (center) and not the other two. I swore at that exact moment I'd watch Letter Screen ONLY from then on.

[cricket]

if you can

Ok, I hope you like all the different seasons-



Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter...and Spring (2003)

[Wyldesyde19]

Ok, I hope you like all the different seasons-



Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter...and Spring (2003)

Such a great film. Marred by its treatment of animals, sadly.

[Citizen Rules]

Curious to see what Siddon will think of that one.

[Miss Vicky]

Such a great film. Marred by its treatment of animals, sadly.

I hated it. I had to watch it for a previous general HOF. Besides the animal cruelty, it was just way too heavy handed with the message. Not nuanced at all.

[edarsenal]

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Ace in the Hole

Charles Tatum: I can handle big news and little news. And if there's no news, I'll go out and bite a dog.

Said to be the most cynical of Billy Wilder films which is saying a lot considering it came right after Sunset Boulevard which I truly believe was. . . until I saw this.

It's almost difficult to write about this hard-hitting film featuring a big time reporter stuck in a small town, so desperate for that big break story. . . well, if, like me, you haven't seen it - you should and find out for yourself.

While it does showcase the callous, parasitic underbelly of journalism it also shines a light on everyone else and their more truer intentions. Delivered with Wilder-esque expertise. A literal Trip & Fall as we first meet the cocky Reporter with such a style few are capable of pulling off like Wilder can; to the story of a man stuck in hole in a mountain in the desert is discovered by happenstance, there is a derelict cave-in of human nature that takes you along into the news circus that erupts as Tatum "takes control of the story".

Showcasing a lot more beyond the ruthless, selfishness of those wanting to benefit from the news circus, but also how Kirk Douglas' character arc takes him from the bellowing rooster orchestrating it all to what becomes of him at the end.

A dark, grim ride by the master of storytelling, Billy Wilder.
F@ckin Bravo!!

[Citizen Rules]

You lucky dog you:p Ace in the Hole is amazing. I gave it a 5/5. It's one of my favorite noirs. I wrote a review, but won't post it all but here's an except of what I thought of Billy Wilder's tour de force.

Some might say this movie is over the top. I mean Kirk Douglas' character was completely out of control...and the idea of a carnival gathered outside of the cave, seemed outlandish.

But...this movie is all about ballyhoo!

The director, Billy Wilder, not only made a film about ballyhoo, he made the film in the ballyhoo style. Now that's when I realized this film is amazing. Nobody is better at being intense than Kirk Douglas he works the character for every ounce of scandalous, self serving moxie he can muster. He uses people, he lies, he manipulates...all to promote his own career as a newspaper man. Even the poor man who's trapped in the cave becomes fodder for Douglas' self indulgent scheme.

You know what? Nothing has changed. Today's news media is ready to hype and distort facts to get ratings, just like Kirk Douglas did. Ace in the Hole is a brilliant film by Billy Wilder, it's just as relevant today as it was back in the 50s. CR

From WikipediaThe film's plot was inspired by two real-life events. The first involved W. Floyd Collins, who in 1925 was trapped inside Sand Cave, Kentucky, following a landslide. A Louisville newspaper, the Courier-Journal, jumped on the story by dispatching reporter William Burke Miller to the scene. Miller's enterprising coverage turned the tragic episode into a national event and earned the writer a Pulitzer Prize. Collins's name is cited in the film as an example of a cave-in victim who becomes a media sensation.

The second event took place in April 1949. Three-year-old Kathy Fiscus of San Marino, California, fell into an abandoned well and, during a rescue operation that lasted several days, thousands of people arrived to watch the action unfold. In both cases, the victims died before they were rescued.

[Wyldesyde19]

I hated it. I had to watch it for a previous general HOF. Besides the animal cruelty, it was just way too heavy handed with the message. Not nuanced at all.
Hard disagree here.
Didn’t find it heavy handed at all. Especially with the Buddhist representation of the animals in each Season.
I can think of heavier handed films, such as Joker for example in its last 30 minutes

[edarsenal]

Didn't know about the second reference.
You delve into the carnival atmosphere of self interest perfectly. I was afraid to get into the story and what transpires without giving away everything - it was just too easy to do.
And yeah, Kirk scrapes up every filthy inch of this character and unleashes it with a rattlesnake's swiftness double-slapped the wife. That caught ME by complete surprise just as much as it did the wife

[Miss Vicky]

Hard disagree here.
Didn’t find it heavy handed at all. Especially with the Buddhist representation of the animals in each Season.
I can think of heavier handed films, such as Joker for example in its last 30 minutes

I don’t disagree that Joker’s messaging was heavy handed, but saying that there are films that are more heavy handed than Spring, Summer doesn’t actually say anything about Spring, Summer (also I disagree that Joker is the bigger offender there). It’s still heavy handed and extremely hypocritical in its message especially its message about cruelty. The scene with the monk punishing himself intercut with scenes of his own cruelty was eye-rollingly bad and the repeated scenes of animal torture were unnecessary - and that’s not even taking into account that the version I saw was the somewhat sanitized American cut of the film that eliminated additional and IMO worse scenes of animal torture.

I recall Thursday Next having similar feelings about it.

[Wyldesyde19]

I don’t disagree that Joker’s messaging was heavy handed, but saying that there are films that are more heavy handed than Spring, Summer doesn’t actually say anything about Spring, Summer (also I disagree that Joker is the bigger offender there). It’s still heavy handed and extremely hypocritical in its message especially its message about cruelty. The scene with the monk punishing himself intercut with scenes of his own cruelty was eye-rollingly bad and the repeated scenes of animal torture were unnecessary - and that’s not even taking into account that the version I saw was the somewhat sanitized American cut of the film that eliminated additional and IMO worse scenes of animal torture.

I recall Thursday Next having similar feelings about it.
It isn’t about the seasons themselves, which are metaphors about the young mans various stages of life.
Aside from the animal torture, this film is amazing. Totally subjective obviously.
I disagree with Joker being the lesser offender with its message of sensationalized violence (although not as bad as Natural Born Killers I would say) but I guess in Joker the violence was perpetrated on people, rather then animals and somehow that makes a difference in some eyes. Also, the animal violence was real. Can’t ever shake that.
I found a deeper message from Spring....then I ever could with Joker.
But it’s also a somewhat unfair comparison from me, as it is.

[Miss Vicky]

It isn’t about the seasons themselves, which are metaphors about the young mans various stages of life.

I’m aware of that...


but I guess in Joker the violence was perpetrated on people, rather then animals and somehow that makes a difference in some eyes. Also, the animal violence was real. Can’t ever shake that.

There’s more to Joker’s message than just sensationalized violence. It’s also about the way the mentally ill are treated and the divide between the rich and the poor. There’s also more that separates the violence of the two films than just real violence vs. fake violence and violence against animals vs. violence against humans. Fleck’s violence was revenge motivated. Every victim was someone who had wronged him in some way. The violence of the kids in Spring, Summer... was motivated by them taking pleasure in the act.

[Wyldesyde19]

I’m aware of that...



There’s more to Joker’s message than just sensationalized violence. It’s also about the way the mentally ill are treated and the divide between the rich and the poor. There’s also more that separates the violence of the two films than just real violence vs. fake violence and violence against animals vs. violence against humans. Fleck’s violence was revenge motivated. Every victim was someone who had wronged him in some way. The violence of the kids in Spring, Summer... was motivated by them taking pleasure in the act.
I get that, but it’s splitting hairs, in my mind. With the exception of the violence against the animals, of course.
I should point out the young mans violence as revenge motivated as well.
In any case, I realized that we’re somewhat spoiling part of the film for Siddon, so I’ll stop here.
Good debate though 🙂

[Thursday Next]

I recall Thursday Next having similar feelings about it.

Oh gosh, yes, I hated that film! It seems to keep getting nominated in halls of fame for some reason. I definitely agree that it was heavy handed.

[cricket]

Ace in the Hole is a terrific movie, but when it was released it got terrible reviews and it lost a lot of money.

[Miss Vicky]

I got about halfway through Blue Velvet last night, but was too exhausted to finish. Will watch the rest today.

[Citizen Rules]

Didn't know about the second reference.
You delve into the carnival atmosphere of self interest perfectly. I was afraid to get into the story and what transpires without giving away everything - it was just too easy to do.
And yeah, Kirk scrapes up every filthy inch of this character and unleashes it with a rattlesnake's swiftness double-slapped the wife. That caught ME by complete surprise just as much as it did the wifeJan Sterling is priceless in Ace in the Hole. I've seen her in several other movies and if given half a chance she really shines, like sterling silver!

[Citizen Rules]

https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=68588
Peter Pan (1953)

Other than Tinker Bell I didn't care about any of the characters in Peter Pan and I had expected this to be my favorite classic Disney animated film. Not that I've seen many of them. It wasn't until after I joined MoFo that I watched my very first, Fantasia. Unlike Bambi where I actually cared about the animals and their forest home...with Peter Pan I could care less about Wendy or her brothers...one of who must've been the inspiration for the Harry Potter series of novels.

At a scant 1 hour 17 minutes, there wasn't enough time to include any needed back story as to who Wendy was and why she needed to believe so readily in a fairy tale, aka Peter Pan. I wonder what the original British stage play of 1903 was like? It must have been written for adults as stage plays for children in 1903 were unheard of. There's still a bit of adult musings in this G rated Disney film, mostly apparent in the antics of Tinker Bell. Tinker is a tiny hottie, who's concerned that her hips are too big and is jealous of Wendy to the point of trying to annihilate her. Tinker is quite impish and that was refreshing for what otherwise is a kids movie. I got a kick out of the many different means she took to keep Wendy apart from her crush, Peter.

Well that's four classic Disney animated films I've seen. So far I haven't loved any of them. I'm not a big fan of animated films, though they are a few animated films I've rated 5/5 Spirited Away being my favorite

[Hey Fredrick]

I love Peter Pan but I can see why it's not thought of as highly as something like Pinocchio or Bambi. Tink is an absolute b****. I love her! The Peter vs Captain Hook is my favorite part of the movie and that clock-ticking Croc, it's always fun when he shines around. Kind of related but this is this years pumpkin carving (one of em at least.)
https://i.imgur.com/qo555Cu.jpg?2

[Citizen Rules]

Wow! nice pumpkin carving there! You're quite the artist.

[Hey Fredrick]

Wow! nice pumpkin carving there! You're quite the artist.

I call it "tracing" :) I have no artistic ability at all.

[Citizen Rules]

I call it "tracing" :) I have no artistic ability at all.This 'tracing' that you speak of must be a highly acquired skill;)🙂

[Miss Vicky]

As much as I love animation, I've never been a fan of Peter Pan. Too heavy on the fantasy and the songs. Too light on the cute animals.

[Citizen Rules]

As much as I love animation, I've never been a fan of Peter Pan. Too heavy on the fantasy and the songs. Too light on the cute animals.I didn't care for the songs, except I liked the 'pirate song', where they are trying to recruit the kids to become pirates, that was fun.