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cricket

06-26-21, 09:12 AM

Welcome to the 4th Personal Recommendation Hall of Fame! If you're unfamiliar with how this works, take a look at the links below-

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

Personal Recommendation Hall of Fame II
Winner-TheUsualSuspect (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=62530)

Personal Recommendation Hall of Fame: Foreign Language Edition
Winner-Citizen Rules (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2185780#post2185780)

You must choose movies from the available lists that the other members have not seen. Make sure your lists are filled out and up to date!

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If you want to nominate a movie longer than 160 minutes for someone, let me know and I'll ask the person if it's ok. If a member has no time limit restrictions, feel free to mention it in the thread when you sign up.

Normally the due date would add up to 1 week per movie. I will add about 2 weeks to that total to give ample time to finish, but there will be a due date!

Anyone can join, but if you've never completed a Hall of Fame before, you will need to watch 4 of the movies picked for you within 1 month before I post your nominations.

You have until Saturday night July 3rd to join. Once Sunday comes you can start sending me your nominations. I ask that you wait until then so that my inbox doesn't fill up.

Any questions go ahead and ask in the thread. Let's go!

Members

Allaby
Citizen Rules
Edarsenal
Hey Fredrick
Neiba
Okay
Raul
Sean
Siddon
Takoma11
Thief
Thursday Next
Cricket

DUE DATE-FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15th!!

cricket

06-26-21, 09:12 AM

DUE DATE-WHEN ED AND SIDDON FINISH!

Allaby watches-12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3b/Ridethepinkhorseposter.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c2/I%2C_Daniel_Blake.png
Dead Man (1995) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2218352#post2218352)
Fail Safe (1964) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219037#post2219037)
Harakiri (1962) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2228054#post2228054)
Humanity and Paper Balloons (1937) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2220063#post2220063)
I, Daniel Blake (2016) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2221753#post2221753)DISQUALIFIED
Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219714#post2219714)
Little Big Man (1970) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219351#post2219351)
Missing (1982) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2223520#post2223520)
Onibaba (1964) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2225499#post2225499)
Ride the Pink Horse (1947) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2221716#post2221716)
The Thin Blue Line (1988) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219934#post2219934)
True Romance (1993) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2218706#post2218706)

Citizen Rules watches-12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e0/Theconversation.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/db/Paris%2C_Texas_%281984_film_poster%29.png
Alice in Wonderland (1951) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219204#post2219204)
Bob Le Flambeur (1956) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2221425#post2221425)
Bullitt (1968) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2221429#post2221429)
City Lights (1931) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2222122#post2222122)
The Conversation (1974) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2223226#post2223226)
The Full Monty (1997) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219680#post2219680)
The General (1926) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2221422#post2221422)
Paris, Texas (1984) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2223205#post2223205)
The Player (1992) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2218941#post2218941)
Room at the Top (1959) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2223216#post2223216)
Secrets & Lies (1996) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2224881#post2224881)DISQUALIFIED
Zodiac (2007) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2229643#post2229643)

Edarsenal watches-12 of 12
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Au Revoir Les Enfants (1987) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2236462#post2236462)
Black Orpheus (1959) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2267099#post2267099)
Born Yesterday (1950) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219887#post2219887)
Captain Courageous (1937) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2229966#post2229966)
Grave of the Fireflies (1988) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2221993#post2221993)
Grizzly Man (2005) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2245837#post2245837)
Le Jour Se Leve (1939) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219496#post2219496)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2229118#post2229118)DISQUALIFIED
The Right Stuff (1983) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2231309#post2231309)
The Searchers (1956) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2224422#post2224422)
Shane (1953) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219375#post2219375)
Woman in the Dunes (1964) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2262521#post2262521)

Hey Fredrick watches-12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/08/Persona_Poster.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a0/Poster_of_the_movie_Another_Earth.jpg
Another Earth (2011) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2237853#post2237853)
Brief Encounter (1945) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2220250#post2220250)
Castle in the Sky (1986) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2241967#post2241967)
The Conversation (1974) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2237009#post2237009)
High and Low (1963) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2225783#post2225783)
House of Wax (1953) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2221253#post2221253)
How Green Was My Valley (1941) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2244598#post2244598)DISQUALIFIED
It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2221264#post2221264)
I Walked with a Zombie (1943) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2240397#post2240397)
Memories of Murder (2003) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2223653#post2223653)
Persona (1966) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2223874#post2223874)
Touch of Evil (1958) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2228013#post2228013)

Neiba watches-1 of 12DISQUALIFIED
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d6/White_ribbon.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/26/Mean_Streets_original_1973_theatrical_poster.png
The African Queen (1951)
Autumn Sonata (1978)
Cleo from 5 to 7 (1952)
Diabolique (1955)
Eyes Without a Face (1960)
The Fly (1986)
The French Connection (1971)
The Fugitive (1993)
Mean Streets (1973)
Miller's Crossing (1990)
Point Break (1991) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219768#post221976)
The White Ribbon (2009)

Okay watches-12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/81/ShawshankRedemptionMoviePoster.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c2/Apocalypse_Now_poster.jpg
3 Women (1977) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2237005#post2237005)
Apocalypse Now (1979) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2225029#post2225029)DISQUALIFIED
Citizen Kane (1941) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2250292#post2250292)
Dark City (1998) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2239401#post2239401)
The Devil's Backbone (2001) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2225087#post2225087)
L. A. Confidential (1997) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2261837#post2261837)
The Others (2001) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2250828#post2250828)
Platoon (1986) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219923#post2219923)
Psycho (1960) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2252765#post2252765)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219926#post2219926)
Sweet Smell of Success (1957) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2245393#post2245393)
Woman in the Dunes (1964) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2243980#post2243980)

Raul watches-12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1c/WhenHarryMetSallyPoster.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d6/True_romance.jpg
The Godfather II (1974) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2231411#post2231411)
The Hurt Locker (2008) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2233430#post2233430)
Make Way for Tomorrow (1937) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2233403#post2233403)
The Red Shoes (1948) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2218620#post2218620)
Scott Pilgrim vs The World (2010) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2218711#post2218711)
Sexy Beast (2000) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2222200#post2222200)
Sullivan's Travels (1941) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2224429#post2224429)
Taste of Cherry (1997) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2226265#post2226265)
Trainspotting (1996) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2235207#post2235207)DISQUALIFIED
True Romance (1993) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2228444#post2228444)
Viridiana (1961) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2222040#post2222040)
When Harry Met Sally (1989) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2223778#post2223778)

Sean watches-12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/93/Pandora%27s_Box_%28film%29.pnghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6d/My_Night_with_Maud.png
The Caine Mutiny (1954) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2221639#post2221639)
Heavenly Creatures (1994) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219816#post2219816)
I Walked with a Zombie (1943) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2222934#post2222934)
King Kong (1933) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219130#post2219130)
The Manchurian Candidate (1962) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2221642#post2221642)
My Night at Maud's (1969) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2218506#post2218506)
Pandora's Box (1929) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2225507#post2225507)
Room at the Top (1959) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2222472#post2222472)
The Scarlet Empress (1934) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2225566#post2225566)
Silent Running (1972) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2221776#post2221776)
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219352#post2219352)
Withnail and I (1987) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2218732#post2218732)DISQUALIFIED

Siddon watches-11 of 12
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The Birds, the Bees, and the Italians (1966)DISQUALIFIED
Black Dynamite (2009) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2241801#post2241801)
The Court Jester (1955) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2223947#post2223947)
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2265339#post2265339)
Fantastic Voyage (1966) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2236244#post2236244)
The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2241672#post2241672)
Man on Wire (2008) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2242978#post2242978)
Pursued (1947) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2239327#post2239327)
The Rules of the Game (1939) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2267112#post2267112)
Saturday Night Fever (1977) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2242232#post2242232)
The Straight Story (1999) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2241803#post2241803)
The Voices (2014) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2241668#post2241668)

Takoma watches-12 of 12
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A Taste of Honey (1961) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2218389#post2218389)
Cabaret (1972) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2218649#post2218649)
Dancer in the Dark (2000) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2218712#post2218712)
Floating Weeds (1959) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2218740#post2218740)
The Lives of Others (2006) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219967#post2219967)DISQUALIFIED
MASH (1970) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219878#post2219878)
Million Dollar Baby (2004) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2218996#post2218996)
Mystery Train (1989) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219025#post2219025)
Roman Holiday (1953) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219077#post2219077)
Stand By Me (1986) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219205#post2219205)
Sullivan's Travels (1941) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219825#post2219825)
Wendy and Lucy (2008) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219888#post2219888)

Thief watches-12 of 12
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An Autumn Afternoon (1962) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2245515#post2245515)
Black Narcissus (1947) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2236770#post2236770)
The Double Life of Veronique (1991) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2237403#post2237403)
Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2242091#post2242091)
High Noon (1952) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2220766#post2220766)DISQUALIFIED
The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2236157#post2236157)
The Innocents (1961) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2224196#post2224196)
Mustang (2015) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2223304#post2223304)
Tootsie (1982) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2225159#post2225159)
Touch of Evil (1958) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2243556#post2243556)
The Virgin Spring (1960) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2243161#post2243161)
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1966) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2237488#post2237488)

Thursday Next watches-12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4d/Letyat_Zhuravli.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ef/Rosemarys_baby_poster.jpg
The Cranes are Flying (1957) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2225912#post2225912)
The Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2221760#post2221760)
Gentleman's Agreement (1947) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2224138#post2224138)
In Cold Blood (1967) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2222039#post2222039)
La Collectionneuse (1967) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219291#post2219291)
The Little Foxes (1941) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2220893#post2220893)
The River (1951) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2230264#post2230264)
Rosemary's Baby (1968) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2237934#post2237934)DISQUALIFIED
Sansho the Bailiff (1954) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2239057#post2239057)
Seven Up! (1964) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2218488#post2218488)
Waterloo Bridge (1940) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2241677#post2241677)
Wendy and Lucy (2008) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2245778#post2245778)

Cricket watches-11 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6b/Field_of_Dreams_poster.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6e/Dheepan_poster.jpg
Brother's Keeper (1992) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2261550#post2261550)
Caravaggio (1986) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2223540#post2223540)
The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2220417#post2220417)
Dheepan (2015) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2264380#post2264380)
Field of Dreams (1989) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2222206#post2222206)
JFK (1991) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2266066#post2266066)
Life is Sweet (1990)DISQUALIFIED
Monsieur Hire (1989) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2228961#post2228961)
Red Road (2006) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219841#post2219841)
Sophie's Choice (1982) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2228480#post2228480)
Stranger than Paradise (1984) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2219643#post2219643)
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2251851#post2251851)

cricket

06-26-21, 09:12 AM

No time limit for what anybody wants to nominate for me.

Allaby

06-26-21, 09:41 AM

I'm in!

Citizen Rules

06-26-21, 11:32 AM

I'm in!

For everyone who joins, when picking a movie for me:
I don't like gratuitous violence or gratuitous sex, I have to watch these films with my wife and we both don't like extreme, dark disturbing stuff, I hate gore-horror films.

cricket

06-26-21, 01:00 PM

^^^Strange man alert!

edarsenal

06-26-21, 01:26 PM

I don't know, I'll have to think about it. . .

OK, I thought about it -- F@CK YEAH I'm in!! lol

I will go with the time limit though.

***EDIT**

I've been amazed by the "gems" gifted to me, consistently, in this HoF, BUT, if anyone gets stuck, snatch one from the few here (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2156415#post2156415) at Jab's 2021 Film Challenge (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2154355#post2154355).

Could use a bit o' help with that one, too.

https://media0.giphy.com/media/whhgbV7Tzete8/200.gif

Thursday Next

06-26-21, 04:45 PM

I am in :up:

Thursday Next

06-27-21, 04:19 PM

I think I've got my noms for everyone who's in so far :)

cricket

06-27-21, 05:39 PM

I think I've got my noms for everyone who's in so far :)

I have a list of 10 possibilities for you and they're all so different. No idea what I'm going to pick yet.

Thief

06-27-21, 09:32 PM

Ugh, I'll think about it. I'm currently swamped, but the last one was so full of gems that I have to consider it.

edarsenal

06-28-21, 12:15 AM

Ugh, I'll think about it. I'm currently swamped, but all of them are so full of gems that I have to consider it.

TESTIFY!

https://media0.giphy.com/media/KAS81mpeo9kkw/200.gif

cricket

06-28-21, 09:42 PM

Slow down, don't join up all at once!

edarsenal

06-28-21, 10:01 PM

I'm more than a little surprised as well. Should be a lot more by now

Citizen Rules

06-28-21, 10:14 PM

cricket

06-28-21, 10:17 PM

There will be more

Citizen Rules

06-28-21, 10:18 PM

There will be moreSurprisingly the best films for me were in the last all foreign language PR. Some truly great films there.

SpelingError

06-28-21, 10:37 PM

I may enter, but I'm waiting till the end to see how many people join. I already updated my lists here.

Takoma11

06-28-21, 11:51 PM

I'll play.

Just a reminder that despite me being a goody-goody rule follower, if someone prominently involved in the making of the film is a know rapist or otherwise abusive trash person, I will not watch the film. Ditto films with unsimulated animal cruelty/death. If you're not sure if a film crosses this boundary for me, please feel free to ask (via Cricket) and I will clarify.

This past year and this summer have been kind of intense, so I'd love a film that you think of as being joyful or beautiful or optimistic. But that is just a thought and if you think the best thing I haven't seen is some soul-rending sob-fest, go for it!

cricket

06-29-21, 08:12 AM

Hey Fredrick

06-29-21, 08:43 AM

I gotta say that some of the best movies I've seen are from the Personal Recommendations that I've joined. Cricket is a great host and I've enjoyed these more than even the main HoFs!....How's that for a plug:p

100%! The reason I love these PRHoF's is because all the movies are first time watches. As much as I love re-watching my favorite films there are some films where one viewing is enough (I'm looking at you "In a Glass Cage" ;)). The only downer about these HoF's is it's getting tough to pick movies from the MoFo lists for a few people without going with a blind nom or choosing a movie that you're pretty confident they won't enjoy.

I'm in for this one.

seanc

06-29-21, 01:12 PM

I’m in

cricket

06-29-21, 01:18 PM

I’m in

Don't forget to update your lists! I almost picked Knife in the Water again!

seanc

06-29-21, 01:47 PM

Don't forget to update your lists! I almost picked Knife in the Water again!

I will get on it right when I get home. Sorry, knocked a few off the other day but obviously didn’t go deep enough.

cricket

06-29-21, 01:50 PM

I will get on it right when I get home. Sorry, knocked a few off the other day but obviously didn’t go deep enough.

I noticed Given Word, Les Mis

seanc

06-29-21, 04:32 PM

I should be updated everyone. Did find about a half dozen not marked.

Citizen Rules

06-29-21, 04:36 PM

I should be updated everyone. Did find about a half dozen not marked.Ohh! I hope it wasn't the one I already chose for you.

Citizen Rules

06-29-21, 04:38 PM

Just checked...all good.

cricket

06-29-21, 05:23 PM

Ohh! I hope it wasn't the one I already chose for you.

He said he marked off a half dozen. I had noticed 3 because he watched them on my rec. He loved them so much that he forgot he watched them immediately:p

Citizen Rules

06-29-21, 05:24 PM

He said he marked off a half dozen. I had noticed 3 because he watched them on my rec. He loved them so much that he forgot he watched them immediately:pHa...I had already picked everyone's noms before this thread started...I'm that enthused!

Takoma11

06-29-21, 06:19 PM

With all the movies you seem to watch, it's surprising how much you have available to choose from.

I have a huge list of "classic" films that either (1) have never interested me (Gone with the Wind), (2) I have read/heard SO MUCH about that I wanted to give some time to be able to come at them fresh (The Invisible Man), (3) Involve people that make the films an active turn-off (1970s Nosferatu), or I've just never gotten around to (I know I should watch The Conformist I KNOW YA'LL!).

cricket

06-29-21, 06:32 PM

I have a huge list of "classic" films that either (1) have never interested me (Gone with the Wind), (2) I have read/heard SO MUCH about that I wanted to give some time to be able to come at them fresh (The Invisible Man), (3) Involve people that make the films an active turn-off (1970s Nosferatu), or I've just never gotten around to (I know I should watch The Conformist I KNOW YA'LL!).

I wouldn't pick Nosferatu for you anyway, but if I would I wouldn't pick it for you for suspected animal cruelty. It wouldn't have occurred to me that you were anti-Herzog.

Wyldesyde19

06-29-21, 06:35 PM

I wouldn't pick Nosferatu for you anyway, but if I would I wouldn't pick it for you for suspected animal cruelty. It wouldn't have occurred to me that you were anti-Herzog.
Anti Kinski I would think.

cricket

06-29-21, 06:38 PM

Anti Kinski I would think.

Ahhhhhh

Wyldesyde19

06-29-21, 06:40 PM

For those who aren’t aware, Kinski has been alleged to have sexually assaulted his oldest daughter.

Citizen Rules

06-29-21, 06:57 PM

I have a huge list of "classic" films that either (1) have never interested me (Gone with the Wind), (2) I have read/heard SO MUCH about that I wanted to give some time to be able to come at them fresh (The Invisible Man), (3) Involve people that make the films an active turn-off (1970s Nosferatu), or I've just never gotten around to (I know I should watch The Conformist I KNOW YA'LL!).I'm trying to get a handle on what everyone likes/dislikes in the Personal Rec....that way I can win again;) Seriously I want to give everyone films that they will love or at least like. Can you expand a bit on why some classic films like GWTW don't interest you? It's cool that they don't, I just want to make a good choice for you.

rauldc14

06-29-21, 09:26 PM

I'm in guys!

Takoma11

06-29-21, 09:35 PM

Anti Kinski I would think.

Correct. Especially coming off of a school year with a student being abused by a parent and no one doing anything about it.

I'm trying to get a handle on what everyone likes/dislikes in the Personal Rec....that way I can win again;) Seriously I want to give everyone films that they will love or at least like. Can you expand a bit on why some classic films like GWTW don't interest you? It's cool that they don't, I just want to make a good choice for you.

I don't know, honestly. My reaction to it has always just been "eh." I'm not a big fan of any of the actors involved, I don't find the plot description all that compelling, it has a really long run time. (Sorry if that sounds shallow, but I'm talking about what draws me to a film, not how I actually judge a film's worth). I will say that the stills I've seen of it are gorgeous, but as with Barry Lyndon, pretty ain't gonna keep me happy for 3 hours.

But I go into everything with as much of an open mind as possible. The poster for Cranes Are Flying kept me away from it for a while and I loved it. In fact, discovering that something I thought I'd find just medium is actually really great is a wonderful feeling. If there's a classic you're head over heels for, recommend it!

Citizen Rules

06-29-21, 11:00 PM

Correct. Especially coming off of a school year with a student being abused by a parent and no one doing anything about it.

I don't know, honestly. My reaction to it has always just been "eh." I'm not a big fan of any of the actors involved, I don't find the plot description all that compelling, it has a really long run time. (Sorry if that sounds shallow, but I'm talking about what draws me to a film, not how I actually judge a film's worth). I will say that the stills I've seen of it are gorgeous, but as with Barry Lyndon, pretty ain't gonna keep me happy for 3 hours.

But I go into everything with as much of an open mind as possible. The poster for Cranes Are Flying kept me away from it for a while and I loved it. In fact, discovering that something I thought I'd find just medium is actually really great is a wonderful feeling. If there's a classic you're head over heels for, recommend it! Thanks Takoma, that helps. I just changed your movie to a shorter and hopefully more upbeat film:)

Takoma11

06-29-21, 11:29 PM

Thanks Takoma, that helps. I just changed your movie to a shorter and hopefully more upbeat film:)

I look forward to all the 65 minute, upbeat films I'm about to watch over the next month!

cricket

06-29-21, 11:49 PM

I'm in guys!

I can't believe the must see movies you don't have crossed off.

Citizen Rules

06-29-21, 11:51 PM

I look forward to all the 65 minute, upbeat films I'm about to watch over the next month!Ha:D

Okay

06-30-21, 07:52 AM

cricket

06-30-21, 08:00 AM

I'd like to join, and no time limit for me either.

It's been a while since I last posted something on the forum, so for anyone wondering about what my taste is like, I've updated my top 10. Feel free to assign me a favourite of yours, a random pick, or anything for that matter, I'm down to watch anything.

Hey man good to see you! Even though I know and trust you, I did put something in the rules for members who have never completed a HoF before. Have you?

Okay

06-30-21, 08:07 AM

Hey man good to see you! Even though I know and trust you, I did put something in the rules for members who have never completed a HoF before. Have you?

Yeah, I competed in at least 4 different ones in the past and completed all of 'em. I'm pretty sure you were even in a few of them haha.

cricket

06-30-21, 08:11 AM

Yeah, I competed in at least 4 different ones in the past and completed all of 'em. I'm pretty sure you were even in a few of them haha.

Excellent! Btw, I watched a movie you recommended to me recently and loved it. I don't want to name it here because I might nominate it for the next general HoF.

Okay

06-30-21, 08:18 AM

Excellent! Btw, I watched a movie you recommended to me recently and loved it. I don't want to name it here because I might nominate it for the next general HoF.
Nice! Very glad to hear that :) That one's a great one, I'd love to see it recommended and discussed more.

rauldc14

06-30-21, 08:21 AM

I can't believe the must see movies you don't have crossed off.

Just a few :)

Siddon

06-30-21, 10:17 AM

Yeah I guess...cricket are you out of films on these lists?

cricket

06-30-21, 10:31 AM

Yeah I guess...cricket are you out of films on these lists?

No I've got plenty

cricket

06-30-21, 10:34 AM

It looks like my lists are pretty wiped out but there's still well over 200 choices.

rauldc14

06-30-21, 11:44 AM

So July 4th is when we can start sending?

cricket

06-30-21, 12:01 PM

So July 4th is when we can start sending?

Yea and if I get them all Sunday I'll post the noms Monday

rauldc14

06-30-21, 12:07 PM

It looks like my lists are pretty wiped out but there's still well over 200 choices.

So I'm at about 1,500 choices lol

cricket

06-30-21, 12:10 PM

So I'm at about 1,500 choices lol

I've cut you down to 8 picks. I pick last so I'll see what's left.

rauldc14

06-30-21, 12:25 PM

I've cut you down to 8 picks. I pick last so I'll see what's left.

I got 2 to pick between for you or if they are taken I'll just go blind nom

Citizen Rules

06-30-21, 12:39 PM

It looks like my lists are pretty wiped out but there's still well over 200 choices.Then we can look forward to 200 more of these Personal Recs!

Citizen Rules

06-30-21, 12:40 PM

Takoma11 I remember once you posted a link to a site that listed animal cruelty in films. Can you post that link again? I can't remember what the site was called.

Citizen Rules

06-30-21, 12:46 PM

I'd like to join, and no time limit for me either.

It's been a while since I last posted something on the forum, so for anyone wondering about what my taste is like, I've updated my top 10. Feel free to assign me a favourite of yours, a random pick, or anything for that matter, I'm down to watch anything.Hey welcome back! You and Siddon were the two people from my Virgin HoF that continued participating in HoFs...glad to see you back. I posted my movie dislikes on the 1st page of this thread and my list are up to date. This should be a fun Personal Rec:)

cricket

06-30-21, 12:55 PM

For those who aren’t aware, Kinski has been alleged to have sexually assaulted his oldest daughter.

For those who aren't aware, still waiting for you to join;)

Wyldesyde19

06-30-21, 01:31 PM

For those who aren't aware, still waiting for you to join;)
Haha. I’m sorry guys, going to have to sit this one out.

Takoma11

06-30-21, 02:54 PM

Takoma11 I remember once you posted a link to a site that listed animal cruelty in films. Can you post that link again? I can't remember what the site was called.

It's called doesthedogdie.com

Between that and the IMDb Parents' Guide, you can usually suss out what happens.

While I don't love animal cruelty in films, it's really just the unsimulated stuff that is a no-go for me.

Citizen Rules

06-30-21, 03:06 PM

It's called doesthedogdie.com

Between that and the IMDb Parents' Guide, you can usually suss out what happens.

While I don't love animal cruelty in films, it's really just the unsimulated stuff that is a no-go for me.Thanks I'll check out my movie choice for you at that site.

neiba

07-01-21, 03:05 PM

I'm in!!!

edarsenal

07-01-21, 03:18 PM

Making a full dozen! VERY NICE!!

While I am ALWAYS excited when a new HoF pops up, I do find myself just a little bit more for these Personal Recs. For their high amount of "gems" and discovery of such a strong amount of new favorites. Not that it doesn't occur in others, which it does, it's just that, so far, garnered higher amounts here.

Citizen Rules

07-01-21, 03:34 PM

Allaby

07-01-21, 06:40 PM

So what time on Sunday are we allowed to send our picks? Can we send them at the strike of midnight on Sunday? ;)

cricket

07-01-21, 07:16 PM

So what time on Sunday are we allowed to send our picks? Can we send them at the strike of midnight on Sunday? ;)

Yea that sounds good

cricket

07-01-21, 07:29 PM

Ugh, I'll think about it. I'm currently swamped, but the last one was so full of gems that I have to consider it.

If you can, let us know by tomorrow evening.

Edit: Saturday evening

I'm off this week and all messed up:p

cricket

07-01-21, 08:21 PM

It's called doesthedogdie.com

Between that and the IMDb Parents' Guide, you can usually suss out what happens.

While I don't love animal cruelty in films, it's really just the unsimulated stuff that is a no-go for me.

Are there any specific directors you don't want to watch?

Takoma11

07-01-21, 08:32 PM

Are there any specific directors you don't want to watch?

Polanski, Allen, Salva (not that he's likely to be on any of those lists), Bertolucci.

cricket

07-01-21, 08:39 PM

Polanski, Allen, Salva (not that he's likely to be on any of those lists), Bertolucci.

I figured Polanski

Thief

07-03-21, 01:55 AM

I might regret it later, but I'm in.

I'm open for any film, but... if you can lean towards shorter films, I'd be more than grateful. Don't think I can handle many 3 hour epics right now.

Hey Fredrick

07-03-21, 10:26 AM

Just repeating myself:

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.

Also, not a fan of Woody Allen, James Bond or Charlie Chaplin. Any genre is fine by me but when it comes to love stories/romance, again not a fan but the older the better and it helps if they're a musical.

cricket

07-03-21, 10:39 AM

rauldc14

07-03-21, 11:15 AM

I might regret it later, but I'm in.

I'm open for any film, but... if you can lean towards shorter films, I'd be more than grateful. Don't think I can handle many 3 hour epics right now.

Got you pegged for Shoah :)

Thief

07-03-21, 12:51 PM

Got you pegged for Shoah :)

Ok, I'll do Shoah, but just Shoah :laugh:

cricket

07-03-21, 01:02 PM

Ok that'll probably be it. Go ahead and start sending your noms in 12 hours. First one to send is guaranteed not to have to pick again.

Citizen Rules

07-03-21, 01:05 PM

Ok that'll probably be it. Go ahead and start sending your noms in 12 hours. First one to send is guaranteed not to have to pick again.12 hours? What happened to sending them at the stroke of midnight cause that's what I had planned on doing.

cricket

07-03-21, 01:06 PM

12 hours? What happened to sending them at the stroke of midnight cause that's what I had planned on doing.

12 hours is my midnight🙂

Citizen Rules

07-03-21, 01:11 PM

12 hours is my midnight🙂
I'm soooo confused:p No wait, I think I get it..So we can send our list in when it's midnight 12:01 AM your time...which is East Coast time. Is that right? cause I was going to stay up late so I can send my list in tonight.

cricket

07-03-21, 01:12 PM

I'm soooo confused:p No wait, I think I get it..So we can send our list in when it's midnight 12:01 AM your time...which is East Coast time. Is that right? cause I was going to stay up late so I can send my list in tonight.

You are correct sir

Citizen Rules

07-03-21, 01:31 PM

cricket

07-03-21, 01:43 PM

I will not acknowledge someone's ballot until the ballot of the person or people who sent theirs in sooner are finalized. This is in case #2 has to pick over, but their second choice is one that #8 picked.

cricket

07-03-21, 08:09 PM

A little less than 5 hours and you can send your nominations in

Thief

07-03-21, 08:48 PM

Glad I got that figured out!

I also just changed Thief's movie from a 2.5 hour movie to a 90 minute movie, so that it's a shorter watch. I think I have some good selections for everyone and I sure can't wait for this to start! Very excited:)

Thank you! :D

I'm gonna do a quick run down the lists to make sure I've updated it accordingly, and also see what the heck I'm gonna recommend.

Thief

07-03-21, 09:09 PM

Ok, I didn't check ALL the lists, but did make some updates. Most notables were on the Animated and Documentary lists where I pretty much hadn't checked anything.

edarsenal

07-03-21, 09:49 PM

I'll be getting a list together tonight and shooting it over

Thief

07-03-21, 11:44 PM

What's the deadline to send recommendations?

cricket

07-03-21, 11:52 PM

What's the deadline to send recommendations?

You can start sending in an hour and 9 minutes. The deadline is everyone will be waiting;)

Thief

07-03-21, 11:55 PM

You can start sending in an hour and 9 minutes. The deadline is everyone will be waiting;)

You're killing me, Smalls.

Thief

07-04-21, 12:31 AM

Siddon seems to be my arch-nemesis on these :laugh:

cricket

07-04-21, 12:38 AM

I'm going to sleep now. Looking forward to waking up in 6 hours to find out I have to watch 6 Cannes winners, 5 documentaries, and a cartoon.

Thief

07-04-21, 12:53 AM

I'm going to sleep now. Looking forward to waking up in 6 hours to find out I have to watch 6 Cannes winners, 5 documentaries, and a cartoon.

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seanc

07-04-21, 12:59 AM

Beat you Citizen. ;)

Citizen Rules

07-04-21, 01:04 AM

Beat you Citizen. ;)OMG! I think you did! I shouldn't have had that extra slice of pizza:p

Allaby

07-04-21, 01:06 AM

I tried to send it, but I'm not sure it went through. I don't see the message in my sent items.

Wyldesyde19

07-04-21, 01:55 AM

Ok, I didn't check ALL the lists, but did make some updates. Most notables were on the Animated and Documentary lists where I pretty much hadn't checked anything.
Quite honestly, the reveal is one of my favorite parts of this. I always compare mine to everyone else’s.

I’ll echo what has been said previously about the great number of gems that have been represented here the first few times I joined.

Looking forward to joining the next one

Thief

07-04-21, 02:02 AM

Sent mine!

edarsenal

07-04-21, 03:14 AM

I was ready to hit Send.

It was 11:52 pm I was gonna slap that puppy at 12:01 am.
This lil slacker was gonna be FIRST.

Went downstairs.
Came back up.
Forgot about it.

Two hours later. . .

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Any titular, hopeful gems sent in, for the wonderful gems I've consistently gotten.
https://media0.giphy.com/media/xT5LMRMGxjCAX5LaGQ/200.gif

and one bit of trivia, I only have one Blind Grab for someone.

rauldc14

07-04-21, 06:35 AM

I haven't even sent yet. I guess I'll get the loose scraps

cricket

07-04-21, 07:28 AM

Going to start looking at them soon. I can see I got pms from Sean, then Allaby, then CR, Allaby again, Takoma, Thief, Siddon, Ed, and Thursday. And as I'm posting, A message from Okay.

Okay

07-04-21, 07:30 AM

Yeah, just sent mine in :)

cricket

07-04-21, 08:53 AM

The 5th set of noms has our 1st repeat choice so I'll be on hold for that.

cricket

07-04-21, 09:14 AM

I haven't even sent yet. I guess I'll get the loose scraps

They won't be as loose as mine.

Chypmunk

07-04-21, 09:19 AM

They won't be as loose as mine.
You could try eating more fibre.

cricket

07-04-21, 09:35 AM

So Thief has to pick over for Thursday Next. Just by scanning, and depending on Thief's replacement, I think Okay, Thursday, Siddon, and Ed are all good.

Waiting on Raul, Fredrick, Neiba, and myself.

cricket

07-04-21, 10:10 AM

Got Thief's replacement already so I'm moving on.

cricket

07-04-21, 10:40 AM

So far nobody has taken any of my top picks, but I know that sneaky Neiba will slither in and grab some like always.

rauldc14

07-04-21, 11:22 AM

Mine are coming once I crawl in bed before my nap

cricket

07-04-21, 11:47 AM

I'm taking my nap soon as well

rauldc14

07-04-21, 11:50 AM

I'm taking my nap soon as well

Sent mine.

cricket

07-04-21, 11:51 AM

The lack of repeat picks this time is amazing.

rauldc14

07-04-21, 11:56 AM

The lack of repeat picks this time is amazing.

No repeats for me? Cool beans

cricket

07-04-21, 12:01 PM

No repeats for me? Cool beans

So far out of 10 sets of noms, only Thief had to pick one over.

Thursday Next

07-04-21, 12:06 PM

I guess we were picking from a smaller pool last time since it was only foreign language noms.

cricket

07-04-21, 12:08 PM

I guess we were picking from a smaller pool last time since it was only foreign language noms.

That's true, but even the 2 before that had a bunch of repeats.

cricket

07-04-21, 02:34 PM

Awake from my nappy and no new lists. Fredrick and Neiba are out there somewhere shooting bottle rockets out of their bums.

cricket

07-04-21, 03:30 PM

Fredrick sent his noms but he has to pick over for Thursday and Citizen. He's offline again already so I think he went to get more bottle rockets.

rauldc14

07-04-21, 04:37 PM

Paging neiba paging neiba

cricket

07-04-21, 04:56 PM

Fredrick's noms are all in

cricket

07-04-21, 09:36 PM

Paging neiba paging neiba

Neiba, when you send them to me, in case I'm sleeping or you won't be online again for a while, maybe send a back up for everybody.

edarsenal

07-05-21, 12:44 AM

Mine are coming once I crawl in bed before my nap

I'm taking my nap soon as well

YOU TWO Cowboys, are my Eternal ROCK GOD Idols.
I'm just saying.

Love the anticipation of a Reveal; more so for one of dese - Happy and Triumphant - f@ckin, tearing open presents and f@ckin DANCIN, Christmas Celebrations!!

neiba

07-05-21, 05:42 AM

Paging neiba paging neiba

I'll do that now, sorryyyyy xD

rauldc14

07-05-21, 07:10 AM

Today must be the day! Whoohooo!!!! The anticipation is extreme!

cricket

07-05-21, 08:33 AM

Just woke to Neiba's noms, but waiting on 2 replacements-Ed and Takoma!

rauldc14

07-05-21, 08:33 AM

Just woke to Neiba's noms, but waiting on 2 replacements-Ed and Takoma!

Oh boy. This could be awhile :(

cricket

07-05-21, 08:36 AM

Oh boy. This could be awhile :(

I'm at least off work until Wednesday so I'll be ready to go.

cricket

07-05-21, 09:40 AM

Neiba here!

cricket

07-05-21, 09:42 AM

To give fair warning, it's 8:42am my time. The reveal will be at noon. That's 3 hours and 18 minutes.

cricket

07-05-21, 09:54 AM

The due date of Oct.15th is in the 1st and 2nd post. That gives 14 1/2 weeks to watch 12 films. It's not illegal to finish early!

Thief

07-05-21, 09:55 AM

But I want it noooowww!!

https://media.tenor.com/images/da39215c255c757e83ee4491401112b7/tenor.gif

cricket

07-05-21, 09:56 AM

Omg, Neiba was online and sending a pm, but he has disappeared!

rauldc14

07-05-21, 10:58 AM

Omg, Neiba was online and sending a pm, but he has disappeared!

Just pick his two replacements based loosely off what he picked.

cricket

07-05-21, 11:13 AM

Hopefully he checks back in soon or else we will have to wait until he does.

Thief

07-05-21, 11:37 AM

NEIBAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
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neiba

07-05-21, 12:21 PM

sorry everyone, had some issues with the internet. just sent PM to cricket

cricket

07-05-21, 12:31 PM

Half hour we're on

rauldc14

07-05-21, 12:45 PM

Half hour we're on

So 17 minutes from now!?

cricket

07-05-21, 12:48 PM

So 17 minutes from now!?

12 according to my phone

cricket

07-05-21, 01:00 PM

Keep your eyes on the second post, alphabetical order except mine will be last.

Thief

07-05-21, 01:02 PM

https://media.tenor.com/images/a0351fcc464a471de483590445187f69/tenor.gif

rauldc14

07-05-21, 01:03 PM

I've seen 8 out of 12 for Allaby

rauldc14

07-05-21, 01:05 PM

I've seen 8 out of 12 for Citizen.

Thief

07-05-21, 01:08 PM

I've only seen 2 of Allaby's, but they're both pretty good/great.

I've seen 6 of Citizen's. There's one I barely remember, but the other 5 are tops.

I've also seen 6 of Edarsenal's. A couple of favorites in that bunch as well.

Siddon

07-05-21, 01:09 PM

Dead Man (1995)
Fail Safe (1964)
Harakiri (1962)
Humanity and Paper Balloons (1937)
I, Daniel Blake (2016)
Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)
Little Big Man (1970)
Missing (1982)
Onibaba (1964)
Ride the Pink Horse (1947)
The Thin Blue Line (1988)
True Romance (1993)

I think True Romance likely runs away with this one

Siddon

07-05-21, 01:11 PM

Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Bob Le Flambeur (1956)
Bullitt (1968)
City Lights (1931)
The Conversation (1974)
The Full Monty (1997)
The General (1926)
Paris, Texas (1984)
The Player (1992)
Room at the Top (1959)
Secrets & Lies (1996)
Zodiac (2007)

I got no clue how this list is going to shape up, weird that CR never saw Alice in Wonderland.

rauldc14

07-05-21, 01:11 PM

5 of Ed's I've seen, 8 of Fredricks

Siddon

07-05-21, 01:12 PM

Au Revoir Les Enfants (1987)
Black Orpheus (1959)
Born Yesterday (1950)
Captain Courageous (1937)
Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Grizzly Man (2005)
Le Jour Se Leve (1939)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
The Right Stuff (1983)
The Searchers (1956)
Shane (1953)
Woman in the Dunes (1964)

Ed's got a brilliant list here, this would be an excellent hall of fame

Siddon

07-05-21, 01:14 PM

Another Earth (2011)
Brief Encounter (1945)
Castle in the Sky (1986)
The Conversation (1974)
High and Low (1963)
House of Wax (1953)
How Green Was My Valley (1941)
It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012)
I Walked with a Zombie (1943)
Memories of Murder (2003)
Persona (1966)
Touch of Evil (1958)

I think this will come down to Persona vs High and Low, The Conversation pops up again.

Thief

07-05-21, 01:14 PM

I've seen 4 of Fredrick's, but all four are excellent. Ironically, the "weakest" of those four would be mine :laugh:

I've seen 7 of Neiba's. There's one I'm not a huge fan of, but then again, I haven't seen it in a good while. The others are all pretty good/great.

Okay takes the cake so far for the best bunch for me. I've seen 11, but a lot of those are easily among my all-time favorites, including my #1 favorite film.

Siddon

07-05-21, 01:16 PM

The African Queen (1951)
Autumn Sonata (1978)
Cleo from 5 to 7 (1952)
Diabolique (1955)
Eyes Without a Face (1960)
The Fly (1986)
The French Connection (1971)
The Fugitive (1993)
Mean Streets (1973)
Miller's Crossing (1990)
Point Break (1991)
The White Ribbon (2009)

My money is on Millers Crossing to win this batch, because everything else is depressing,

rauldc14

07-05-21, 01:16 PM

Okay had the most to choose from so yeah his list is stacked.

Siddon

07-05-21, 01:18 PM

3 Women (1977)
Apocalypse Now (1979)
Citizen Kane (1941)
Dark City (1998)
The Devil's Backbone (2001)
L. A. Confidential (1997)
The Others (2001)
Platoon (1986)
Psycho (1960)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
Woman in the Dunes (1964)

Woman in the Dunes pops up again, I don't think it'll win I think this is Shawshank...if Okay finishes.

Siddon

07-05-21, 01:20 PM

The Godfather II (1974)
The Hurt Locker (2008)
Make Way for Tomorrow (1937)
The Red Shoes (1948)
Scott Pilgrim vs The World (2010)
Sexy Beast (2000)
Sullivan's Travels (1941)
Taste of Cherry (1997)
Trainspotting (1996)
True Romance (1993)
Viridiana (1961)
When Harry Met Sally (1989)

stacked....I think Scott Pilgrim pulls off the upsetand I don't know whats going to happen with The Godfather Part II without I

Thief

07-05-21, 01:22 PM

Raul, have you seen The Godfather? Please, tell me you have.

Siddon

07-05-21, 01:22 PM

The Caine Mutiny (1954)
Heavenly Creatures (1994)
I Walked with a Zombie (1943)
King Kong (1933)
My Night at Maud's (1969)
Pandora's Box (1929)
Room at the Top (1959)
The Scarlet Empress (1934)
Silent Running (1972)
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927)
Wait Until Dark (1967)
Withnail and I (1987)

Somebodies got a stacked Halloween season with Sunrise, Silent Running, Wait Until Dark, King King, Pandora's Box, Heavenly Creatures and I Walked with a Zombie.

And I Walked with a Zombie pops up twice...that's a shocker.

Thief

07-05-21, 01:23 PM

As someone who absolutely loved Woman in the Dunes in the previous tournament, I'm enjoying seeing it mentioned so often.

rauldc14

07-05-21, 01:23 PM

Raul, have you seen The Godfather? Please, tell me you have.

Not part 2

Thief

07-05-21, 01:24 PM

Not part 2

Yeah, I just wanted to make sure you've seen the first one. You weren't a huge fan, right?

Hey Fredrick

07-05-21, 01:25 PM

I wanted to give somebody Black Dynamite so bad but comedies... I haven't had good luck nominating them.

Thief

07-05-21, 01:25 PM

I've seen 7 of Raul's. A couple I liked, but wasn't that crazy for, but a couple others are among my favorites. Solid list.

I've only seen 2 of Sean's. Love both. He has a couple of films that have been on my radar for a while, though.

I've seen 4 of Siddon. One of those, I haven't seen since I was a kid. He was my toughest to choose for... again (but then again, we ended up trading #1's in the last one, so maybe we'll repeat that again?)

Okay

07-05-21, 01:26 PM

...if Okay finishes.
I will thanks.

rauldc14

07-05-21, 01:27 PM

Yeah, I just wanted to make sure you've seen the first one. You weren't a huge fan, right?

It's definitely grown on me. 8/10 I'd say. Seen 3 times

Siddon

07-05-21, 01:28 PM

Yeah, I just wanted to make sure you've seen the first one. You weren't a huge fan, right?

My list:
1. Forrest Gump
2. On the Waterfront
3. Gladiator
4. A Beautiful Mind
5. One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
6. The Godfather
7. 12 Years a Slave
8. Moonlight
9. Argo
10. Mutiny on the Bounty
11. All the King's Men

Still shakes me to my core Gump over Godfather

Thief

07-05-21, 01:28 PM

I've seen 3 of Takoma's. Looking at her list, I'm reminded of her ask for "joyful" and "optimistic" films. Oh boy :shifty: :laugh:

Okay

07-05-21, 01:28 PM

Yeah I expected to get a bunch of classics and such since I don't particularly seek them out anyways. This will be fun, I'm excited.

Thief

07-05-21, 01:29 PM

Yeah I expected to get a bunch of classics and such since I don't particularly seek them out anyways. This will be fun, I'm excited.

Look forward to your thoughts.

Siddon

07-05-21, 01:31 PM

The Birds, the Bees, and the Italians (1966)
Black Dynamite (2009)
The Court Jester (1955)
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974)
Fantastic Voyage (1966)
The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007)
Man on Wire (2008)
The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
Pursued (1947)
The Rules of the Game (1939)
Saturday Night Fever (1977)
The Straight Story (1999)

I must of missed The Poseidon Adventure....what list was that on? But this is a fine batch...

Siddon

07-05-21, 01:33 PM

A Taste of Honey (1961)
Cabaret (1972)
Dancer in the Dark (2000)
Floating Weeds (1959)
The Lives of Others (2006)
MASH (1970)
Million Dollar Baby (2004)
Mystery Train (1989)
Roman Holiday (1953)
Stand By Me (1986)
Sullivan's Travels (1941)
Wendy and Lucy (2008)

I'll be very surprised if Sullivan's Travels doesn't claim the one spot here. Very interested in seeing a review of Mystery Train

Thief

07-05-21, 01:35 PM

I've seen 4 of Thursday's. Liked/loved all four. He was the only one I had to send an alternate cause someone nabbed my first *raises fist in the air*

And finally, I've seen only one from cricket's (mine, obviously).

neiba

07-05-21, 01:36 PM

The African Queen (1951) - heard about it, don't know anything about it
Autumn Sonata (1978) - a Bergman I've been wanting to watch
Cleo from 5 to 7 (1952) - never saw anything by Varda... I'm curious
Diabolique (1955) - heard about it, don't know anything about it
Eyes Without a Face (1960) - been on my watchlist for ages
The Fly (1986) - I can't stand Cronenberg, but let's see what's this about
The French Connection (1971) - been on my watchlist for ages, somehow I think I will really like this one
The Fugitive (1993) - never heard about it
Mean Streets (1973) - been on my watchlist for ages
Miller's Crossing (1990) - cohen bros is a hit and miss with me, let's see.
Point Break (1991) - hmmm... risky nom! I hope I like it!
The White Ribbon (2009) - Haneke is amazing, I just have to be in the right mood to watch it.

cricket

07-05-21, 01:36 PM

I must of missed The Poseidon Adventure....what list was that on? But this is a fine batch...

I'd have to check, but I can get you a replacement if you've seen it.

Siddon

07-05-21, 01:37 PM

Black Narcissus (1947)
The Double Life of Veronique (1991)
Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010)
High Noon (1952)
The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)
The Innocents (1961)
Mustang (2015)
The Prestige (2006)
Tootsie (1982)
Touch of Evil (1958)
The Virgin Spring (1960)
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1966)

I love That The Incredible Shrinking Man got picked...it'll come in last because of competition but it's an awesome film

Wyldesyde19

07-05-21, 01:38 PM

Wendy and Lucy appears a few times. That’s a film I’ve been meaning to watch for awhile, considering I’m a big fan of Michelle Williams.

Siddon

07-05-21, 01:39 PM

The Cranes are Flying (1957)
The Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
Gentleman's Agreement (1947)
In Cold Blood (1967)
La Collectionneuse (1967)
The Little Foxes (1941)
Night Moves (2013)
The River (1951)
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Sansho the Bailiff (1954)
Waterloo Bridge (1940)
Wendy and Lucy (2008)

More of a fun list, but if Rosemary's Baby doesn't win we riot.

Citizen Rules

07-05-21, 01:39 PM

I see that you guys picked some of the movies for others, that I was considering, we all must have great taste!

Thursday Next

07-05-21, 01:40 PM

I must of missed The Poseidon Adventure....what list was that on? But this is a fine batch...

Pretty sure it's on the 100 years...100 thrills list.

Siddon

07-05-21, 01:41 PM

Brother's Keeper (1992)
Caravaggio (1986)
The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)
Dheepan (2015)
Field of Dreams (1989)
JFK (1991)
Life is Sweet (1990)
Monsieur Hire (1989)
Red Road (2006)
Sophie's Choice (1982)
Stranger than Paradise (1984)
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933)

Well you definitely have a lot to write about...I think my pick is going to win though.

Citizen Rules

07-05-21, 01:42 PM

Thursday Next

07-05-21, 01:43 PM

I've already seen Night Moves (2013)... it was picked for me in the second personal rec hall of fame and it is crossed off my list.

So either the person who nominated it meant Night Moves (1975) or they're going to have to pick again :)

cricket

07-05-21, 01:44 PM

Siddon

07-05-21, 01:44 PM

Pretty sure it's on the 100 years...100 thrills list.

yeah I crossed that off...thought I was going crazy(er)

Thought someone would pick DUNE, The Cook The Thief his wife and his Lover, Doctor Zhivago, or Matter of Life and Death.

Okay

07-05-21, 01:45 PM

Which cut of Apocalypse Now do y'all recommend?

Hey Fredrick

07-05-21, 01:46 PM

Which cut of Apocalypse Now do y'all recommend?

Theatrical for me.

Siddon

07-05-21, 01:50 PM

These are the movies I watch:

Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Bob Le Flambeur (1956)
Bullitt (1968)
City Lights (1931)
The Conversation (1974)
The Full Monty (1997)
The General (1926)
Paris, Texas (1984)
The Player (1992)
Room at the Top (1959)
Secrets & Lies (1996)
Zodiac (2007)

Nice choices everyone! I'm a little dubious about one of those, but who knows I might end up loving it. Three of them I haven't heard of...and a few of them have been on my must see list. So a good haul🙂

Which one?

Room at the Top (1959), Secrets & Lies (1996), The Full Monty (1997) are all on the same page

Paris, Texas (1984), The Player (1992), Zodiac (2007), The Conversation (1974) those are all slow burn epics

City Lights (1931), The General (1926) that's a fun two-fer

Alice in Wonderland (1951) - weird that you never saw this
Bob Le Flambeur (1956) - you should like it
Bullitt (1968) - 50/50 but it's a classic

Thursday Next

07-05-21, 01:53 PM

I'd guess The Full Monty is the one he's dubious about. I think it's a good film.

Citizen Rules

07-05-21, 01:54 PM

Which one?
I'm not saying:p edit: I did post it.

Alice in Wonderland (1951) - weird that you never saw thisI've said this before but I grew up before the era of DVDs or even VCRs so I never watched childhood movies over and over like most people have...We only had 1 TV in our house when I was a kid, so movies weren't accessible to me. If something like Alice in Wonderland was on TV, my day would not have wanted to watch it, so I probably watched an episode of Gunsmoke instead.

Siddon

07-05-21, 01:55 PM

I'd guess The Full Monty is the one he's dubious about. I think it's a good film.

It's a BP nom so I don't know what's weird about that

rauldc14

07-05-21, 01:56 PM

The Godfather II (1974)- had to see at some point. Hope to like it even more than number 1
The Hurt Locker (2008)- good chance I'll dig it
Make Way for Tomorrow (1937)- almost watched numerous times not sure what I'll think
The Red Shoes (1948)- could go either way
Scott Pilgrim vs The World (2010)- weird pick and know nothing of it
Sexy Beast (2000)- again don't know much of it
Sullivan's Travels (1941)- cool another Sturges
Taste of Cherry (1997)- haven't cared for Kiarastomi much but hope this hits
Trainspotting (1996)- never thought I'd really like it but gotta give it a fair shake
True Romance (1993)- probably will like
Viridiana (1961)- super high hopes
When Harry Met Sally (1989)- probably will like

Hey Fredrick

07-05-21, 01:59 PM

I'd guess The Full Monty is the one he's dubious about. I think it's a good film.

My guess is it's Zodiac but I don't remember it being terribly graphic.

seanc

07-05-21, 02:03 PM

Sorry guys, I have seen Wait Until Dark

Siddon

07-05-21, 02:06 PM

The Birds, the Bees, and the Italians (1966) - not a big Italian fan but this has potential.
Black Dynamite (2009) - I think this will do well
The Court Jester (1955) - Yeah I don't know what people were thinking with this one.
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974) - I plan really sitting down with this one.
Fantastic Voyage (1966) - good pick, this is up my alley
The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007) - dark horse to win
Man on Wire (2008) - the other dark horse to win
The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
Pursued (1947) - I don't know why people don't pick noirs for me they always do well
The Rules of the Game (1939) - I watched this in High School and forgot everything about it so really looking forward to this as an adult
Saturday Night Fever (1977) - not really my cup of tea but I have to get over it
The Straight Story (1999) - never watched it Lynch is hot and cold for me but it was on my list.

cricket

07-05-21, 02:10 PM

Sorry guys, I have seen Wait Until Dark

I'll get you a replacement

Wyldesyde19

07-05-21, 02:12 PM

Which cut of Apocalypse Now do y'all recommend?
Theatrical imo. Redux has some scenes that actually seem to drag it down, strangely enough.

I recently rewatched this again a few months ago and man….

Wyldesyde19

07-05-21, 02:15 PM

Also, I noticed more films (Red Road, Mustang, Wendy and Lucy) from the “Directed by Women” list were selected then normally. That’s good, plenty of interesting films there.

Thief

07-05-21, 02:24 PM

Which cut of Apocalypse Now do y'all recommend?

Theatrical, then maybe seek out the alternate scenes somewhere else. I think they are interesting enough to watch, but the film doesn't need them.

Okay

07-05-21, 02:30 PM

Thoughts on my picks:

3 Women (1977) - Have yet to watch anything by Altman, and if I were to this probably would've been my first pick as well.
Apocalypse Now (1979) - Almost watched it on numerous occasions, I expect to love it.
Citizen Kane (1941) - I managed to stay spoiler free throughout my life despite how big of a classic this movie is, so I'm excited to see what it's about and see how it will sit with me.
Dark City (1998) - Not as much of a classic (I think) as the other noms, so that alone excites me and gives me more variety.
The Devil's Backbone (2001) - I also almost seen this way back when. Obviously don't think it will be my favourite among these noms, but I'm sure I'll enjoy it.
L. A. Confidential (1997) - Just saw Wonder Boys recently which was kind of bad, but I know this is known to be the best from this director, and it's a classic too so...
The Others (2001) - I've actually been spoiled about the twist in this film so that's a little disappointing.
Platoon (1986) - A classic! Not much to say though, and no clue if I'll like it as much as other people seem to.
Psycho (1960) - Yeah I should see more from Hitchcock. Loved Dial M, Rope, and Rebecca.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) - Is this still first place in that Top 100 imdb?
Sweet Smell of Success (1957) - Lovely pick! Excited to watch it. The poster is pretty appealing.
Woman in the Dunes (1964) - This is the style of film I usually go for so I'm glad this was nominated.

Overall, a lot of variety, I can already feel I'll have new favourites by the end of it all, and it will surely be interesting seeing how I rank one above the other.

Thief

07-05-21, 02:31 PM

Ok, some quick thoughts on my picks...

An Autumn Afternoon (1962)
Black Narcissus (1947)
The Double Life of Veronique (1991)
Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010)
High Noon (1952)
The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)
The Innocents (1961)
Mustang (2015)
Tootsie (1982)
Touch of Evil (1958)
The Virgin Spring (1960)
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1966)

Most of these are films that have been more or less on my radar. I also see that someone picked up on my interest on The Virgin Spring from the MoFo Foreign Film thread :up: Considering that I've seen 5 or so Bergman in a relatively short span of time, why not keep trucking? Also nice to see another Ozu film, considering how much I've loved the two I've seen.

Mustang is the only one I hadn't heard of. Turkish drama. Should be interesting.

Now Tootsie is the only one I've really never felt any impulse to see. I've kinda fell off comedies lately, but it's Sidney Pollack and Dustin Hoffman, so c'mon. Gotta see it at some point.

Thanks to everybody!

Citizen Rules

07-05-21, 02:32 PM

My movies

Alice in Wonderland (1951)
This is a nice choice for me as I haven't seen many classic Disney animated films. Animated movies are a bit of a long shot for me. I've liked the ones from the past Personal Recs but not loved them.

Bob Le Flambeur (1956)
French 1950s, Casino robbery caper...sounds good to me. It reminds me of an episode of Star Trek Deep Space Nice, which is a plus!

Bullitt (1968)
I believe I seen this at the theater with my parents way back in 1968 when I was a wee tyke. I don't remember a thing about it. I've always wanted to watch this as an adult.

City Lights (1931)
I was hoping this would be chose for me. I've liked or loved all the Chaplin films that I've seen so far.

The Conversation (1974)
I've heard of it, Gene Hackman is a favorite actor so hoping I like it.

The Full Monty (1997)
I didn't mean this one when I said I was dubious about one of the films, but after reading about it, maybe I should be:p I don't enjoy male nudity, however I do like female nudity (if it's tastefully done🙂).

The General (1926)
Buster Keaton is the man! I had wanted to watch this for the Pre 1930s Countdown but never got around to it. Glad to see it chose.

Paris, Texas (1984)
Harry Dean Stanton & Dean Stockwell sounds good to me.

The Player (1992)
Never heard of it...but this sounds way cool: 'A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected, but which one?'

Room at the Top (1959)
Never heard of it...BUT someone read my mind because I just seen Laurence Harvey on the old What's My Line TV show and then read about him and was planning on seeing one of his films.

Secrets & Lies (1996)
Not heard of it...BUT this sounds very interesting 'Following the death of her adoptive parents, a successful young black optometrist establishes contact with her biological mother -- a lonely white factory worker living in poverty in East London.'...

Zodiac (2007)
A bit dubious about this one, it sounds too violent for my taste and I usually hate newer movies about criminal predators stalking innocent people...call that my 'movie trigger'.

Siddon

07-05-21, 02:38 PM

no feelings on zodiac huh

Citizen Rules

07-05-21, 02:43 PM

no feelings on zodiac huhI copied/pasted from a text editor and missed the last lines. I've since added it to the post, take a look.

edarsenal

07-05-21, 02:44 PM

Some really great lists across the board here.

Seen 9 of allaby's. Pretty cool to see, along with others, Ride The Pink Horse in there. Quite the hidden gem that one

Seen 5 of CR's. Cool little list and nice to see the assist for adding to CR's unwatched classic Disney films. Alice should be a lot of fun for him. I was tempted to go with Pinocchio for him when I went searching for a nom.

Only 3 of Frederick's and one that is on my watchlist is in there.

A grand total of 8 on neiba's. Though, like I remarked, I really should take Diabloque off my list since it was back in the early 90s when I saw it and haven't since. I think I will so I can improve that revisit.

An even grander total of 10 for Okay. I was surprised to see such an open board to choose from with Okay so it was almost utterly random when I picked one for him.
Two things I thought were kinda cool. Since Apocolypse and Platoon normally get compared it'll be intriguing that he'll see 'em both.
I also noticed I share a film with okay as well: Woman in the Dunes. We'll see how be both feel about it.

Another large amount, 9 for raul's noms. Both raul and sean still remain a bit of an enigma when it comes to choosing for. Hopefully I found some decent ones for them both.

8 for sean with a childhood favorite that I'd like to revisit one day; Silent Running.

5 for Siddon. Was surprised about Poseidon NOT being seen by you and I'll try to remember the remark about considering noirs for you.

6 with Takoma. Interesting spread on that one.

7 with Thief. A number of them, faves.

7 of Thursday's. Some of which I'm looking forward to how she feels about them

And with the least-watched, only 2 out of cricket's.

As for myself:
Au Revoir Les Enfants (1987) One from my watchlist -- SWEET
Black Orpheus (1959) Seen this one pop up a few times and while it doesn't seem like something I wanted to see, it could end up a surprise.
Born Yesterday (1950) An unknown George Cukor film so it should be a lot of fun.
Captain Courageous (1937) A classic MustSee! and now I finally get to
Grave of the Fireflies (1988) One I had avoided due to how depressing I've heard it to be but I have also heard nothing but great reviews for it, so, while it'll be a hard watch, it will be an incredible watch.
Grizzly Man (2005) Heard a lot about this Doc, should be fun.
Le Jour Se Leve (1939) And another from my watchlist -- YAY
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) Another MUSTSEE! from the 30s -- VERY nice!
The Right Stuff (1983) I have seen this when it came out and only once and I don't think I saw all of it, and remember nearly nothing of it so I purposely kept it unchecked and now I'll have a proper viewing of it.
The Searchers (1956) One of two from the Westerns I need to see
Shane (1953) and here be the second. A mandatory addition to a proper western list
Woman in the Dunes (1964) Know pretty much nil about this one and honestly have no idea where it will land. Hence the fun!

edarsenal

07-05-21, 02:47 PM

Which cut of Apocalypse Now do y'all recommend?
I'd also go with theatrical. The extra scenes aren't entirely necessary the first time around.

Citizen Rules

07-05-21, 03:06 PM

IMO theatrical cuts are almost always better than the extended length versions of movies.

Thursday Next

07-05-21, 03:33 PM

Allaby's list - seen 11/12. A couple of really good films here. Almost don't want to say which because it might give away my pick.

CR's list - seen 11/12. Quite a varied list here. I think you will enjoy a few of these.

Ed's list - seen 8/12 You got an 80s coming of age movie anyway - John Hughes who? :P

Hey Fredrick - seen 10/12 Someone thought Brief Encounter was the best pick for someone who doesn't like romantic films? Interesting...

Neiba - seen 11/12. A couple of fun noms in amongst the gloom!

Okay - seen 11/12 A lot of classics here, but some of them will have to finish quite low down.

raul - seen 11 - I really think you will like my nom but I've been wrong before :lol:

Sean - seen 9/12 - A few of the noms were my back up options here, so will be interesting to see what you make of them.

Siddon - 5/12 Quite a varied bunch of noms

Takoma - seen 10/12 We both got Wendy and Lucy, that will be interesting. You've got a couple of my absolute favourites here. Not sure these are all optimistic, but that was quite a task, my pick for you isn't 100% optimistic but I hope you enjoy it...perhaps we should all have picked from the 100 cheers list.

Thief - seen 11/12 I think you might have the best list of the lot over all.

Cricket - seen 5/12 Really interested to see what you think of a couple of these.

Thursday Next

07-05-21, 03:43 PM

The Cranes are Flying (1957) - I wanted to see this since it was in the last personal rec hall of fame, good choice!
The Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) - I've been intrigued by this since I watched Shape of Water, looking forward to it.
Gentleman's Agreement (1947) - A bit unsure about the premise of this one but it will be good to see it.
In Cold Blood (1967) - Don't know much about this. I think I failed to finish the book once.
La Collectionneuse (1967) - I think I had this mixed up in my head with The Collector, but of course it's a completely different film. Not a fan of Rohmer so far but will give it a try.
The Little Foxes (1941) - Wanted to see this back when we did the 40s countdown but it slipped off my list.
The River (1951) - Know nothing at all about this one.
Rosemary's Baby (1968) - I thought this might be picked for me since it's on a lot of lists and I haven't seen it.
Sansho the Bailiff (1954) - Definitely should have watched this one by now.
Waterloo Bridge (1940) - I've seen the 1930s version, so it will be interesting to compare.
Wendy and Lucy (2008) - Always good to see more from the directed by women list.

A lot from the 40s, 50s and 60s! Pretty happy with my list overall, looking forward to getting started.

Siddon

07-05-21, 03:56 PM

The Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) - I've been intrigued by this since I watched Shape of Water, looking forward to it.
.

The Shape of Water was 2hrs long, The Creature trilogy runs just under four hours...I highly recommend watching all three films. They are all stand alones but inspired parts of The Shape of Water and 100% worth it.

Takoma11

07-05-21, 04:00 PM

I wanted to give somebody Black Dynamite so bad but comedies... I haven't had good luck nominating them.

Yeah, comedies are tricky. For what it's worth, I really like Black Dynamite. The "figuring out the conspiracy" sequence in the diner is one of my favorite things ever.

cricket

07-05-21, 04:01 PM

Takoma11

07-05-21, 04:05 PM

Takoma - seen 10/12 We both got Wendy and Lucy, that will be interesting. You've got a couple of my absolute favourites here. Not sure these are all optimistic, but that was quite a task, my pick for you isn't 100% optimistic but I hope you enjoy it...perhaps we should all have picked from the 100 cheers list.

Nah. I'd rather watch a good movie than a mediocre movie that's "happy". I just know that right now I'm more receptive to optimistic stories because I've been a bit stressed.

Bless ya'll for accommodating all my quirks and demands.

And CitizenRules, while there are a few moments of violence in Zodiac, the film leans much more on atmosphere and suspense and tension. It feels much more like a mystery/thriller than a serial killer film. I think it's pretty great, and I'm not sure I've ever talked to someone who didn't at least like it.

Takoma11

07-05-21, 04:05 PM

2 people tried picking Gentleman's Agreement for you.

That's a good one!

Thief

07-05-21, 05:17 PM

That's a good one!

Yes, it is.

neiba

07-05-21, 05:49 PM

Allaby 5/12 and they are all quite good! Curious to see what you think of Fail Safe.
CR 6/12 I think you'll love Bob le Flambeur and hopefully my nom
Ed 5/12 I considered 3 of these before picking my nom, quite an interesting list
Hey Fredrick 5/12 You are forbidden to dislike It's Such a Beautiful Day! :p
Okay 9/12 Imagine being able to watch some of these gems for the first time. I envy you!
Raul 6/12 It's a surprise you haven't watched Godfather 2 yet. Hope you like it. for me, it's the best one of the three.
Sean 3/12 A list filled with hidden gems, sounds very interesting!!!
Siddon 2/12 It's always a challenge to pick for Siddon, I never heard of half of these movies.
Takoma 3/12 Every film here that I haven't seen has been on my watchlist for a long time. Nice list.
Thief 6/12 Curious to see what you'll think of Touch of Evil
Thursday Next 5/12 Very varied list, so cool!
Cricket 1/12 and that's my nom! But no wonder as cricket has seen almost everything from the lists.

cricket

07-05-21, 06:50 PM

JFK: I've always been interested in this, but it's one of those things where, unless it's at the very top of your must see list, you don't usually pick the long movie.

Field of Dreams: If they build it, they will come. Is that right? Strange that I've never seen this and I am a lifelong sports fan. Only thing I can think of is that I usually don't pick out family friendly movies.

Sophie's Choice: I didn't like Meryl Streep when I was younger but I feel different now. I know this is the only movie on one of the lists I haven't seen. 100 years 100 movies I think.

Red Road: I remember this showing up on the female directors countdown. I'm sure I looked it up then but I don't remember now. A blind watch.

The Decline of Western Civilization: I'm pretty sure this is on the documentary list but it's a blind watch.

Stranger than Paradise: I'm not sure what list this is on but I believe this is a Jim Jarmusch movie. I can't stand what I've seen of him so far but I wanted to try more.

Dheepan: I think this is on the Cannes list. Blind watch.

Monsieur Hire: I think this is on the Ebert list, blind watch.

The Testament of Dr Mabuse: I think this is a series of movies. I looked one of them up once and thought they looked really good. One of them is very long, I don't know if it's this one. This is probably on the 30s list?

Life is Sweet, Brother's Keeper, and Caravaggio: All blind watches and I don't know what lists they're on. When that's the case, it's probably either female directors, documentaries, Cannes, or British.

Surprised nobody picked the movie I most want to see. There's always next time, or the time after, or the time after that.

Noms for other people I haven't seen-
The Birds, the Bees, and the Italians
Black Dynamite
Seven Up!
Mustang
Mystery Train
The Voices
Another Earth
Scott Pilgrim vs the World
The Full Monty

Thief

07-05-21, 06:56 PM

Thief 6/12 Curious to see what you'll think of Touch of Evil

It's been on my radar since like forever. I think it's the one I'm most looking forward from the bunch. We'll see.

Thief

07-05-21, 06:57 PM

Thief - seen 11/12 I think you might have the best list of the lot over all.

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:D

Allaby

07-05-21, 07:00 PM

I'm pleased with the variety of films picked for me. I've got films from the 30s, 40s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2010s, including drama, documentary, comedy, adventure, romance, crime, action, and film noir. They all look great and I'm confident I will love them all!

Takoma11

07-05-21, 07:06 PM

The Testament of Dr Mabuse: I think this is a series of movies. I looked one of them up once and thought they looked really good. One of them is very long, I don't know if it's this one. This is probably on the 30s list?

I really like this film.

rauldc14

07-05-21, 08:03 PM

I wanted a Doc or 2. Oh well.

cricket

07-05-21, 08:12 PM

I wanted a Doc or 2. Oh well.

Your disappointment over not getting a documentary could potentially make a great documentary, with the right director of course.

rauldc14

07-05-21, 08:21 PM

Your disappointment over not getting a documentary could potentially make a great documentary, with the right director of course.

Directed by Mark Borchardt

cricket

07-05-21, 08:23 PM

Directed by Mark Borchardt

It's alright, it's ok, it's something to live for...

Hey Fredrick

07-05-21, 08:36 PM

Another Earth (2011) Been on my watchlist for awhile.
Brief Encounter (1945) Never heard of it
Castle in the Sky (1986) Gonna keep building up that anime resume!
The Conversation (1974) Love the 70's, love Hackman. Seems like a solid/safe pick.
High and Low (1963) Have only seen 4 Kurosawa films and they've all been outstanding. So why haven't I seen more? Good question.
House of Wax (1953) Big blind spot for me - 50's horror.
How Green Was My Valley (1941) Heard of it but don't know anything about it.
It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012) Never heard of it but I have to like it, right?
I Walked with a Zombie (1943) Kind of the same thing as House of Wax. Just never watched older horror because of the lack of blood and guts
Memories of Murder (2003) Been wanting to see this. It's on my watchlist but I kind of forgot about it.
Persona (1966) Need to see more Bergman. I think I've only seen 2 from him. One I loved and one I was impressed with but it was a bit of a drain.
Touch of Evil (1958) I've started this a couple times but never finished it. Can't remember why. Cat probably got outside and I had to put my entire life on hold to chase the little beast around the neighborhood for at least an hour, can of tuna dripping all over my hands, knowing full well that the little ****er would've be sitting at the back door in 15 minutes if ya just let it be. Or maybe I just fell asleep.

Overall, I'm pretty hyped about these films.

Wyldesyde19

07-05-21, 08:58 PM

I wanted a Doc or 2. Oh well.
Next one I join, I’ll keep this in mind.

Takoma11

07-05-21, 09:32 PM

I wanted a Doc or 2. Oh well.

Definitely mention this next time around. I've shied away from recommending docs because I'm never totally sure if people are into them as opposed to wanting narrative films.

Actually, a documentary HoF could be pretty cool.

Allaby

07-05-21, 09:37 PM

So I just finished watching Dead Man (1995). I had heard about this film a while back and had been meaning to eventually watch it, but had never gotten around to it. Written and directed by Jim Jarmusch, the film stars Johnny Depp a man named William Blake who goes on an unusual journey after killing a man. This is a really interesting film, with a very intelligent screenplay and is directed with distinctive style and substance. Depp is great here and there is a wonderful and interesting cast that are all in fine form. The film has a dream like atmosphere and feels quite poetic at times. The black and white cinematography is beautiful and striking and helps enhance the mood of the film. The score by Neil Young is fantastic and perfectly complements the film. Dead Man is an unusual and artfully made gem. A great choice for me, so thanks to whoever picked it. My rating is a 4.5.

cricket

07-05-21, 09:42 PM

Takoma11

07-05-21, 09:45 PM

Reactions!

A Taste of Honey (1961)--Watching it now!

Cabaret (1972)--I've been trying to watch this film for ages. Excited for it!

Dancer in the Dark (2000)--Ah, the film that broke Bjork's spirit! I see someone was like "Optimistic eh? Hee hee hee!"

Floating Weeds (1959)--Watched the 30s version of this and really liked it, and I've been excited to watch the 50s version!

The Lives of Others (2006)--Been on my watchlist for a good while.

MASH (1970)--I started this AGES ago and just wasn't vibing with it (like, in the first 5 minutes). Excited to give it another spin! I have a pretty good track record with Altman.

Million Dollar Baby (2004)--I really like Hilary Swank. I wish I didn't know certain things about how it ends, but excited to check it out! Eastwood can be a bit hit-or-miss for me, but when it's a hit, I really like his work.

Mystery Train (1989)--Another one from my watchlist. I have yet to be really failed by Jarmusch.

Roman Holiday (1953)--Definitely falls under that category of classics I've been meaning to see for ages and just never got around to.

Stand By Me (1986)--Ditto!

Sullivan's Travels (1941)--I've enjoyed what I've seen from Preston Sturges. Looks good!

Wendy and Lucy (2008)--Love Michelle Williams. This has been on my to-see list for ages but because it involves animals and (probably) heartbreak, I just haven't gone for it yet. I swear to god if the dog dies . . . *shakes fist* . . . (Okay, I'll probably still love it, but still *shakes fist*).

cricket

07-05-21, 09:45 PM

And the 1st member in the 2nd post watches the 1st movie in the 2nd post while also becoming the 1st member to watch their 1st movie. Coincidence? I think not!

Thief

07-05-21, 09:48 PM

One quick question, what's everybody's takes on revealing who recommended what? Don't care? Wait for the final reveal at the end? I asked the same on the previous PR and wanted to know the same here.

Takoma11

07-05-21, 09:48 PM

Glad you liked it-I hate that movie!!

It seems kind of polarizing. I feel like I've only heard love-it/hate-it reactions.

Thief

07-05-21, 09:49 PM

Also, thanks to everyone for making the effort of keeping everything under 2 hours for me. I only have one a little over 2 hours, but I can make it work.

cricket

07-05-21, 09:49 PM

One quick question, what's everybody's takes on revealing who recommended what? Don't care? Wait for the final reveal at the end? I asked the same on the previous PR and wanted to know the same here.

To each their own. I only revealed what I picked for someone once, when Miss Vicky hated Blue Velvet. She didn't vote it last though:D

cricket

07-05-21, 09:50 PM

It seems kind of polarizing. I feel like I've only heard love-it/hate-it reactions.

2 of the things people praise are what I hate most, the cinematography and score. And I love Neil Young!

cricket

07-05-21, 10:02 PM

Anyone want to guess the order that people finish?

I'll say

Allaby
Sean
Takoma
Citizen
Thursday
Okay
Fredrick
Cricket
Raul
Siddon
Ed
Thief
Neiba

Takoma would finish in 3 days except she'll have a movie that gets lost in the mail.

Allaby

07-05-21, 10:12 PM

One quick question, what's everybody's takes on revealing who recommended what? Don't care? Wait for the final reveal at the end? I asked the same on the previous PR and wanted to know the same here.

I don't mind if people reveal who recommended what. It doesn't affect me enjoyment or opinion of the films. I also have no problem with people choosing not to reveal what they recommended until the very end. I'm fine with it either way. I'm easy to please!

Allaby

07-05-21, 10:15 PM

rauldc14

07-05-21, 10:20 PM

Is this the order of finishing as far as ranking or by watching?

rauldc14

07-05-21, 10:27 PM

Definitely mention this next time around. I've shied away from recommending docs because I'm never totally sure if people are into them as opposed to wanting narrative films.

Actually, a documentary HoF could be pretty cool.

I'd be down for another Doc HOF. They've done one before unfortunately I wasn't in it

Takoma11

07-05-21, 10:55 PM

Cross posting from "Rate the Last Film . . ."

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A Taste of Honey, 1961

Teenager Jo (Rita Tushingham) has a fraught relationship with her mother, Helen (Dora Dryan). When Helen picks up a new boyfriend-then-husband (Robert Stephens), Jo seeks solace in the arms of a soldier who has been wooing her (Paul Danquah). After Jimmy ships out and Helen moves in with her new hubby, Jo discovers she is pregnant. Enter Geoff (Murray Melvin), a gentle, gay young man who takes a liking to Jo. Together they set up house, but as Jo's pregnancy progresses, their domestic set-up begins to strain.

What a fun little film!

The best part of the film is the way that it captures the complex emotions of moving from childhood to adulthood. I so identified with Jo's misery as she both wants to be looked after by her mother in one moment and yet treated like an adult in another. Dora Dryan, as Helen, perfectly portrays the slightly baffled, slightly irritated reaction of a mother who can't do anything right, though she is very aware that she hasn't made the best choices herself or set the best example for her daughter. As she says "Why can't you learn from my mistakes? It takes half a lifetime just to learn from your own." While Jo is the central character, the film carves out a nice little space for Helen, who wants to do right by her daughter, but also finds herself at the mercy of her own decisions and her marriage to a man who seems to be her best option for future security.

Also interesting are Jo's relationships with the two male characters her age. Having read the plot description, it was a pleasant surprise to see how the relationship with Jimmy was portrayed. The two of them have a pretty sweet little romance. Sleeping together is obviously a huge mistake, but it's an understandable one even as you're going "No!!!!!!". At first, Geoff feels like a bit of a contrivance. This gay angel swoops in and cleans up Jo's apartment and provides her with stability and companionship while asking nothing in exchange. But as Geoff himself later makes clear, he was in a bit of a depression and having someone to care for was a way to give himself purpose. The film never really addresses what Geoff's future might look like. He obviously cannot openly seek out his own romantic partner, and the film lets that hang there. If anything, it seems plainly tragic that such a caring person will never be able to openly pursue love and the domestic partnership he has with Jo.

The film ultimately leaves a lot of elements up in the air: Jo's relationship with her mother; whether Jo and Geoff will continue their partnership; whether Jimmy will ever return. But the character arc is all about Jo coming to terms with how her pregnancy is going to change her life.

On the downside, the scenes between Helen and Jo are so good, that the rest of the film sort of pales slightly in comparison. Dryan is just so good, that I found myself wishing that I was spending more time with Helen. And while it's nice seeing a film portray a gay character in a positive and productive light, it does fall into that trap of the "asexual gay" character. Geoff is coded as being super gay---people seem to just take one look at him and clock him as homosexual--and yet we see no signs of desire. It's tragic that Geoff can't pursue love, and yet the film leaves this as just an implicit thing. It would have gone a long way, in my opinion, to have even a single longing glance at a man.

Good pick--thanks!

4

Takoma11

07-05-21, 11:00 PM

I prefer not to know who recommended what.

And, yeah, some delayed Netflix DVD will probably slow me down at some point!

Citizen Rules

07-05-21, 11:07 PM

I prefer not to know who recommended what.
Me too! I don't want to know who chose what until this is all over.

cricket

07-05-21, 11:59 PM

Is this the order of finishing as far as ranking or by watching?

Was my guess on what order we finish watching

cricket

07-06-21, 12:01 AM

A Taste of Honey is the first kitchen sink I can remember watching, and one of the better ones. That actress was very good.

Wyldesyde19

07-06-21, 12:31 AM

I think Mark F took a wrong turn in Albuquerque……

mark f

07-06-21, 01:48 AM

Sorry about that. Moved to the correct thread.

Citizen Rules

07-06-21, 02:27 AM

Sorry about that. Moved to the correct thread.I have a question for MarkF that I've wondered about. All of your list are checked off, except two movies from the Cannes' Award Winners, Men Without Wings (1946) & Red Meadows (1945). Mark is there a reason you haven't checked those off? Is it that those two film are unavailable? Or some other reason? I'm just curious.

mark f

07-06-21, 02:37 AM

I can't find full copies. The sites I've found that say they have one, don't.

Citizen Rules

07-06-21, 02:37 AM

I can't find full copies. The sites I've found that say they have one, don't.That makes sense, thanks for explaining.