Personal Recommendation Hall of Fame VI

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Welcome to the 6th 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)

Personal Recommendation Hall of Fame IV
Winner-Hey Fredrick (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=64212)

Personal Recommended Hall of Fame V: Comedy Edition
Winner-Citizen Rules (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2286324#post2286324)

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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!

There is no runtime limit for nominations. However, any member can refuse to watch any movie over 3 hours long for any reason, and get a replacement nomination.

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 2 weeks before I post your nominations.

You have until Thursday night 8/18 to join. Once Friday 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
CosmicRunaway
Edarsenal
Frightened Inmate
Hey Fredrick
Phoenix
Raul
Sean
Siddon
Thursday Next
Wyldesyde
Cricket


DUE DATE-FRIDAY, DEC. 2ND

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Allaby watched 12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9c/%C5%8Ckami_Kodomo_no_Ame_to_Yuki_poster.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fe/Wendy_and_lucy.jpg
Dheepan (2015) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2330223#post2330223)
Lion in the Winter (1963) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2330485#post2330485)
Millennium Actress (2001) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327660#post2327660)
Once Upon a Time in America (1984) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2330957#post2330957)
Open Your Eyes (1997) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327350#post2327350)
Raise the Red Lantern (1991) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2330555#post2330555)
Santa Sangre (1989) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2326874#post2326874)
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2329022#post2329022)
Underground (1995) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2332026#post2332026)
Wendy and Lucy (2008) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327108#post2327108)
Wings of Desire (1987) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2328210#post2328210)
Wolf Children (2012) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2331508#post2331508)

Citizen Rules watched 12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/2c/Body_heat_ver1.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/31/Raising-Arizona-Poster.jpg
Army of Shadows (1969) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2332540#post2332540)
Body Heat (1981) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327107#post2327107)
Collateral (2004) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2329592#post2329592)
Grave of the Fireflies (1988) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2334471#post2334471)
In Cold Blood (1967) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2334097#post2334097)
Magnolia (1999) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2330854#post2330854)
The Madness of King George (1994) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2331538#post2331538)
A New Leaf (1971) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327981#post2327981)
Raising Arizona (1987) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2330260#post2330260)
Rome, Open City (1945) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2336645#post2336645)
A Separation (2011) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2339736#post2339736)
T-Men (1947) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2334953#post2334953)

CosmicRunaway watched 12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e8/Heathers_%281989%29.pnghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/56/A_Girl_Walks_Home_Alone_at_Night_%28poster%29.jpg
All About Eve (1950) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2331494#post2331494)
Being John Malkovich (1999) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2329464#post2329464)
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2331731#post2331731)
Black Narcissus (1947) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2330462#post2330462)
Children of Men (2006) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327881#post2327881)
CODA (2021) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2329548#post2329548)
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327270#post2327270)
Heathers (1989) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327600#post2327600)
The Night of the Hunter (1955) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2328468#post2328468)
Predestination (2014) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2326962#post2326962)
Ratatouille (2007) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2328866#post2328866)
The Seventh Seal (1957) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2329956#post2329956)

Edarsenal watched 12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3b/All_That_Jazz.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Another_Round_%28film%29.jpg
All That Jazz (1979) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2335482#post2335482)
Another Round (2020) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2328607#post2328607)
Belle De Jour (1967) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2340083#post2340083)
Brief Encounter (1945) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327453#post2327453)
In the Heat of the Night (1967) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327025#post2327025)
The Iron Giant (1999) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2329899#post2329899)
The King of Kong (2007) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2349757#post2349757)
Paris, Texas (1984) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2351285#post2351285)
Peeping Tom (1960) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2351286#post2351286)
The River (1951) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2347555#post2347555)
Secrets & Lies (1996) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2331427#post2331427)
The Trial (1962) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2350089#post2350089)

Frightened Inmate watched 12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7b/Exorcist_ver2.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d6/White_ribbon.jpg
Aliens (1986) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2338874#post2338874)
All the President's Men (1976) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2349935#post2349935)
Come and See (1985) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2351759#post2351759)
Diabolique (1955) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2349915#post2349915)
The Exorcist (1973) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2343705#post2343705)
Hud (1963) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2346506#post2346506)
Ikiru (1952) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327947#post2327947)
Leaving Las Vegas (1995) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2348400#post2348400)
Mildred Pierce (1945) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2349338#post2349338)
Night and Fog (1955) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2332546#post2332546)
The Red Shoes (1948) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2346982#post2346982)
The White Ribbon (2009) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2346327#post2346327)

Hey Fredrick watched 12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b4/The_Red_Shoes_%281948_movie_poster%29.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/34/Autumnsonataposter.jpg
Akira (1988) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2349276#post2349276)
Amour (2012) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2346290#post2346290)
Autumn Sonata (1978) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2345563#post2345563)
Departures (2008) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2344396#post2344396)
Fail-Safe (1964) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2329980#post2329980)
Five Easy Pieces (1970) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2345315#post2345315)
The Hidden Fortress (1958) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2330209#post2330209)
Moonlight (2016) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2329978#post2329978)
The Red Shoes (1948) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327189#post2327189)
Sweet Smell of Success (1957) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2341727#post2341727)
The Wages of Fear (1953) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2328668#post2328668)
The Wild Bunch (1969) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2347871#post2347871)

Phoenix watched 12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0f/Videodromeposter.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/89/DeadManPoster.jpg
Dances with Wolves (1990) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327839#post2327839)
Dead Man (1995) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2331445#post2331445)
Double Indemnity (1944) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2329170#post2329170)
Forbidden Planet (1956) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2341234#post2341234)
Laura (1944) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2340569#post2340569)
Make Way for Tomorrow (1937) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2332616#post2332616)
Nashville (1975) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2336888#post2336888)
Paper Moon (1973) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2334512#post2334512)
Pepe Le Moko (1937) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2334038#post2334038)
Strange Days (1995) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2337874#post2337874)
Videodrome (1983) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2338970#post2338970)
The Wicker Man (1973) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2330016#post2330016)

Raul watched 12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ca/Die_Hard_%281988_film%29_poster.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6d/Rango2011Poster.jpg
American History X (1998) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2342217#post2342217)
Au Revoir Les Enfants (1987) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327348#post2327348)
Catch Me if You Can (2002) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2329759#post2329759)
Die Hard (1988) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2349101#post2349101)
Diner (1982) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2339230#post2339230)
Edge of Seventeen (2016) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2343814#post2343814)
The Gunfighter (1950) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2328013#post2328013)
The Princess Bride (1987) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2335764#post2335764)
Rango (2011) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2329903#post2329903)
Source Code (2011) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2337542#post2337542)
Twelve Monkeys (1995) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2330622#post2330622)
The Wrestler (2008) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2330099#post2330099)

Sean watched 12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7a/Un_homme_et_une_femme_1966_poster.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ce/Blow_outENG.jpg
Blow Out (1981) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327276#post2327276)
Forbidden Games (1952) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2330043#post2330043)
Howard's End (1992) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327998#post2327998)
I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang (1932) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2328949#post2328949)
The Innocents (1961) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2328712#post2328712)
The Long Good Friday (1980) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2328000#post2328000)
A Man and a Woman (1966) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2330351#post2330351)
Roxanne (1987) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2326884#post2326884)
Seconds (1966) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2329647#post2329647)
Silver Streak (1976) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2326973#post2326973)
The Tenant (1976) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2329187#post2329187)
Two for the Road (1967) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2328646#post2328646)

Siddon watches 12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/70/Diary_of_a_Lost_Girl_%281929_film%29.JPGhttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/93/Brother%27s_Keeper_1992_poster.jpg
Body and Soul (1947) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2353102#post2353102)
Brother's Keeper (1992) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2346354#post2346354)
Caged (1950) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2343968#post2343968)
Cry of the City (1948) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2353556#post2353556)
Diary of a Lost Girl (1929) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2354127#post2354127)
Ida (2013) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2336010#post2336010)
It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2350325#post2350325)
Little Caesar (1931) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2350979#post2350979)
Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2350495#post2350495)
Man of the West (1958) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2346359#post2346359)
A Prairie Home Companion (2006) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2345963#post2345963)
The Suspect (1944) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2350324#post2350324)

Thursday Next watched 12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5a/The_Bridges_Of_Madison_County.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/43/Nightmarealleyposter.JPG
3 Women (1977) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2350439#post2350439)
Alphaville (1965) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2331477#post2331477)
The American President (1995) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327411#post2327411)
The Bridges of Madison County (1995) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2328517#post2328517)
CODA (2021) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2347780#post2347780)
Mrs. Miniver (1942) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2329633#post2329633)
Nightmare Alley (1947) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2340674#post2340674)
Nights of Cabiria (1957) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2336969#post2336969)
The Quiet Man (1952) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2333900#post2333900)
Raw (2016) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2341725#post2341725)
The Scarlet Empress (1934) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2346134#post2346134)
Titane (2021) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327737#post2327737)

Wyldesyde watches- 12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4b/Magnolia_poster.pnghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cb/Samurai_Rebellion_1967.jpg
8 1/2 (1963) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2351143#post2351143)
Annihilation (2018) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2341837#post2341837)
City Lights (1931) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2344560#post2344560)
Come and See (1985) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2348591#post2348591)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2352702#post2352702)
In the Mood for Love (2000) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2347346#post2347346)
Magnolia (1999) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2351962#post2351962)
Marathon Man (1976) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2335520#post2335520)
The Lives of Others (2006) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2331610#post2331610)
Red Beard (1965) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2353376#post2353376)
Samurai Rebellion (1967) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2347860#post2347860)
Sansho the Bailiff (1954) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2349376#post2349376)

Cricket watched 12 of 12
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/07/Naked_Lunch_film_poster.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/12/Tank_girl_poster.jpg
The Age of Innocence (1993) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2330202#post2330202)
The Ballad of Narayama (1983) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2337388#post2337388)
Chop Shop (2007) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2328621#post2328621)
CODA (2021) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2333623#post2333623)
The Draughtman's Contract (1982) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2328387#post2328387)
Life is Sweet (1990) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327184#post2327184)
Naked Lunch (1991) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2329705#post2329705)
Nomadland (2020) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2330279#post2330279)
The Servant (1963) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2331992#post2331992)
The Square (2017) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2332664#post2332664)
Tank Girl (1995) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327556#post2327556)
Tsotsi (2005) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2327087#post2327087)

[seanc]

I am in

[rauldc14]

I too am in. Really look forward to it

[Wyldesyde19]

I’m in. With the recent comedy countdown finishing up, I’m sure there will be plenty to provide for people from there.

[cricket]

The deadline to join is Thursday 11pm EDT. There are no late joiners for this HoF!

1 hour later at midnight you can start sending your nominations. The sooner you get them in, the less likely you'll have to pick over.

If I get everyone's noms Friday, I should have them up Saturday.

[Allaby]

Sign me up!

[Wyldesyde19]

To help people with their selection, I don’t have any real preference. I like all sorts of films and genres.

If you want any hints, look at foreign films (cannes, Elbert’s greatest, Oscar for foreign film, and the more recent foreign film countdown), westerns (BFI and our own countdown), horror, Sci Fi, Noir (BFI list), and also both of the comedy lists.

But feel free to pick anything you think I should watch. I plan on 100% completion on all of the lists eventually.

[cricket]

Make sure all of your lists are updated!

Also, no secrets necessary, unless you want them. Feel free to discuss with people what you chose for them, before or after they watch it.

[Citizen Rules]

I'm in! I'll update my list now.

[Thief]

I'll think about it.

[edarsenal]

Totally in!

I would like to option the Less than 3-hour limit, please.

[cricket]

I'll think about it.

https://y.yarn.co/d49a1acf-7ab1-436c-bb86-19032b54c457_text.gif

[cricket]

Nothing over 3 hours for Ed. 3 hours and 1 second and you're picking again!

[Citizen Rules]

I'll take any length of film. But I prefer not to know who picked what for me.

[cricket]

No telling CR what you picked for him (lying is ok).

[cricket]

And someone invite Takoma, I think I'm still on her ignore list:leo:

[PHOENIX74]

I'm up for this - for my nominations, I prefer films that have been released by Criterion, so extra points for choosing one of those for me.

[Allaby]

For my nominations, I prefer R rated musical thrillers featuring kittens and babies, longer than 87 minutes, but less than 257 minutes, preferably in technicolor with a jazz score and nominated for no less than seven Oscars. I feel that is a reasonable thing to ask.

[PHOENIX74]

For my nominations, I prefer R rated musical thrillers featuring kittens and babies, longer than 87 minutes, but less than 257 minutes, preferably in technicolor with a jazz score and nominated for no less than seven Oscars. I feel that is a reasonable thing to ask.

There's been a few of those, but for me you really can't go past The Swingin' Swayin' Baby-Makin' Pet Shop of Love - but be warned, there's a LOT of sex in it.

https://i.postimg.cc/tCK43zxf/baby2.jpg

[CosmicRunaway]

I thought I had participated in one of these that allowed non-list nominations, but apparently I had it mixed up with the second Movie Roulette. :lol:

[Wyldesyde19]

I thought I had participated in one of these that allowed non-list nominations, but apparently I had it mixed up with the second Movie Roulette. :lol:

The previous Personal Recc: Comedies, was not restricted to lists, so it is possible you’re thinking of that one.

[Thursday Next]

I am in for this!

[Thursday Next]

And someone invite Takoma, I think I'm still on her ignore list:leo:

Takoma11, join in, it will be fun! :)

[John-Connor]

If it were centered around the 2010's I would enter.. but I am watching 2010-2019 recs I've collected from mofos over the years.. I will take recs of films you think I should skip from this list.. :p
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[cricket]

If it were centered around the 2010's I would enter.. but I am watching 2010-2019 recs I've collected from mofos over the years.. I will take recs of films you think I should skip from this list.. :p
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Arbitrage and Revenge are good to watch but I wouldn't worry about cramming them in for the countdown. Cappernaum is a great under the radar movie.

[CosmicRunaway]

I will take recs of films you think I should skip from this list.. :p
How about ones you should not skip? Definitely watch I, Daniel Blake and One Cut of the Dead.

[John-Connor]

How about ones you should not skip? Definitely watch I, Daniel Blake and One Cut of the Dead.
Ah yes that works too, I'll make sure to prioritize those two ^ and Capernaum cricket mentioned.. thanks!

[Citizen Rules]

@John-Connor (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=102242)

There's only 40 films that you have there, I'd watch em all!:D Whatever you do, don't skip The Two Faces of January.

[John-Connor]

@John-Connor (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=102242)

There's only 40 films that you have there, I'd watch em all!:D Whatever you do, don't skip The Two Faces of January.
I won't the setting and the cast look good..!

[Citizen Rules]

I thought I had participated in one of these that allowed non-list nominations, but apparently I had it mixed up with the second Movie Roulette. :laugh:The Movie Roulette was a fun idea. I liked that it was a smaller event with multiple choice movies. Somebody, someday should revive it, not right now, but someday.

[Siddon]

If it were centered around the 2010's I would enter.. but I am watching 2010-2019 recs I've collected from mofos over the years.. I will take recs of films you think I should skip from this list.. :p



That's a really good idea, I would also like to see 2010's recommendations

[Wyldesyde19]

That's a really good idea, I would also like to see 2010's recommendations

Perhaps someone could host a 2010-2019 HOF or two. I think that would be a great idea.

[cricket]

That's a really good idea, I would also like to see 2010's recommendations

I thought about it but I think it's too restrictive.

[cricket]

Perhaps someone could host a 2010-2019 HOF or two. I think that would be a great idea.

Right on

[Citizen Rules]

Perhaps someone could host a 2010-2019 HOF or two. I think that would be a great idea.Good idea:up: I don't want to host it but I would join. Somebody should host it, it ain't hard to do.

[edarsenal]

Totally on board for a 2010-2019 Hall of Fame


And for some lovely gift ideas, try visiting

Jab's 2022 Movie Challenge (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2268301#post2268301)

[Siddon]

I thought about it but I think it's too restrictive.


How so? If we forego the lists that opens up 10 years of noms and tens of thousands of films

[Frightened Inmate No. 2]

in

[Wyldesyde19]

How so? If we forego the lists that opens up 10 years of noms and tens of thousands of films
It’s because the point of the personal recommendation HOF is the lists, as has been the case since since inception, sans the last one (comedy).

Again, there is always the option of running a 2010-2019 HOF that would serve your purpose more

[Wyldesyde19]

Already picked for 6 people. Need to pick for the last few that have joined and waiting on others to decide.

[seanc]

I’m pretty set too and if you guys take my choices it’s Devils Rejects for everyone. Except Cricket, he gets Pride Of The Yankees.

[cricket]

I’m pretty set too and if you guys take my choices it’s Devils Rejects for everyone. Except Cricket, he gets Pride Of The Yankees.

I can't in good conscience pick that for you, but I hope that eventually we do enough of these so that I have no choice:D



As usual I'll pick last, so I have 6-10 picked for everyone.


I believe Okay will be joining once he's online.

Not sure about others.

[cricket]

How so? If we forego the lists that opens up 10 years of noms and tens of thousands of films

So are you in? I'm ready to eyeball your docs list and see what's left.

[Siddon]

So are you in? I'm ready to eyeball your docs list and see what's left.


Yeah I'm in...picking noirs and documentary's are likely the better picks

[Wyldesyde19]

Yeah I'm in...picking noirs and documentary's are likely the better picks

Noirs was the first I looked at for you but I’ll also look at docs.

[Velvet]

2010-2019 hof sounds very cool

[Siddon]

Noir's from other lists you might want to think about

Beat the Devil (1953)
After Dark My Sweet (1990)
Ripley's Game (2002)
The Suspect (1944)
Caged (1950)

[Wyldesyde19]

Noir's from other lists you might want to think about

Beat the Devil (1953)
After Dark My Sweet (1990)
Ripley's Game (2002)
Fish Tank (2009)
The Suspect (1944)
Caged (1950)

Fish Tank? That’s not a noir, more of a British coming of age drama.

Seen Beat The Devil.

After Dark My Sweet and Ripley’s Game have been on my watch list for about a decade now. ADMS is available on Tubi currently, just haven’t gotten around to it.

The others I am familiar with by name only.

[Siddon]

Fish Tank? That’s not a noir, more of a British coming of age drama.



You know what I actually saw that one...I'm thinking of a different movie where a pair of isolated siblings have a guest visit.

[cricket]

Welcome to the 1st annual Siddon picks his own nominations Hall of Fame!

[CosmicRunaway]

I'm off work on Wednesday, so I'm going to try to see if I can come up with film choices for the people who have already joined then. If I can get a couple options for most people, I'll be in as well.

[Siddon]

Also because the Comedy list isn't up yet I haven't seen or I haven't seen in so long I've completely forgotten them or I didn't finish them.


92. Pee Wee's Big Adventure (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2310408#post2310408) (1985)
90. Hausu (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2310694#post2310694) (1977)
87. To Be or Not To Be (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2311281#post2311281) (1942)
67. Kung Fu Hustle (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2314378#post2314378) (2004)
62. It’s Such a Beautiful Day (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2315062#post2315062) (2012)

[cricket]

Movies I haven't seen from the comedy list-

Mean Girls
Clueless
Napoleon Dynamite
Kung Fu Hustle
The In-Laws
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

[Allaby]

I've seen all the films from the comedy list.

[rauldc14]

I've seen all but 26 of them

[rauldc14]

Let me know when members list is finalized then I'll pick. A few of you will get blind noms obviously since some have seen just about everything.

[cricket]

2 days, 15 hours and 15 minutes until you can send your nominations.

[rauldc14]

2 days, 15 hours and 15 minutes until you can send your nominations.

Now even less

[cricket]

Now even less

2 days, 2 hours, 58 minutes!

[Citizen Rules]

2 days, 2 hours, 58 minutes!I'm working on my movie choices, some of you have seen a lot of films and some of you I'm not sure what do choose.

[cricket]

I'm working on my movie choices, some of you have seen a lot of films and some of you I'm not sure what do choose.

There's a few movies I want to see but I'm game for anything

[Citizen Rules]

There's a few movies I want to see but I'm game for anythingI think I have a decent one for you, as long as someone doesn't snag it first.

[Thursday Next]

It's funny how it's harder to pick for some people than others. Some of you I've had a movie picked out since the last one! Some I don't know what to go with and keep second guessing myself. I'm not sure if cricket will love or hate what I've picked but I'm going with it :p

Anyway, since others are doing it and the list isn't up yet, movies I haven't seen from the comedy countdown:


93. The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)
92. Pee Wee's Big Adventure (1985)
91. Stripes (1981)
90. Hausu (1977)
86. One, Two, Three (1961)
81. Step Brothers (2008)
80. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
75. Best in Show (2000)
71. The Hangover (2009)
70. The Nice Guys (2016)
67. Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
64. Happy Gilmore (1996)
63. The In-Laws (1979)
60. What’s Up, Doc? (1972)
59. Tropic Thunder (2008)
55. National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)
53. My Cousin Vinny (1992)
52. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
39. Superbad (2007)
34. Trading Places (1983)
32. National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)
25. Caddyshack (1980)
18. Office Space (1999)

[CosmicRunaway]

Anyway, since others are doing it and the list isn't up yet, movies I haven't seen from the comedy countdown:

"a lot of comedy movies, apparently"
I accidentally lost track during the Countdown, but I'm going to guess and say I only saw ~60% of them, so I might have you beat for "least amount of comedies seen". :lol:

[CosmicRunaway]

Except for Siddon (who has already seen everything I thought he might like and will probably have to receive a blind nom from me), I managed to pick out between 2 and 8 films for everyone else, though I'm not particularly confident in my choices.

Since I put in all that time creeping on people's lists, I should probably go ahead and officially join, but I'm still on the fence. I'd been thinking lately that I wanted to take a break from the HoFs to just watch what I want, but of course the nature of these Personal Recs threads makes the idea of joining a lot more compelling.

[cricket]

Except for Siddon (who has already seen everything I thought he might like and will probably have to receive a blind nom from me), I managed to pick out between 2 and 8 films for everyone else, though I'm not particularly confident in my choices.

Since I put in all that time creeping on people's lists, I should probably go ahead and officially join, but I'm still on the fence. I'd been thinking lately that I wanted to take a break from the HoFs to just watch what I want, but of course the nature of these Personal Recs threads makes the idea of joining a lot more compelling.

We all hope you're in!

[Citizen Rules]

Except for Siddon (who has already seen everything I thought he might like and will probably have to receive a blind nom from me), I managed to pick out between 2 and 8 films for everyone else, though I'm not particularly confident in my choices.

Since I put in all that time creeping on people's lists, I should probably go ahead and officially join, but I'm still on the fence. I'd been thinking lately that I wanted to take a break from the HoFs to just watch what I want, but of course the nature of these Personal Recs threads makes the idea of joining a lot more compelling. Hope you're in:) Oh and I should be easy to choose for, I have lots of movies on my list I haven't seen. Some I might even like:D

[Wyldesyde19]

Except for Siddon (who has already seen everything I thought he might like and will probably have to receive a blind nom from me), I managed to pick out between 2 and 8 films for everyone else, though I'm not particularly confident in my choices.

Since I put in all that time creeping on people's lists, I should probably go ahead and officially join, but I'm still on the fence. I'd been thinking lately that I wanted to take a break from the HoFs to just watch what I want, but of course the nature of these Personal Recs threads makes the idea of joining a lot more compelling.

I’ll slide into your lists, in a non creepy manner, and select a film for you later tonight.

Darn. That sounded even creepier.

[CosmicRunaway]

Alright, I'm in!

I love: sci-fi, supernatural horror, black comedies, fantasy, film noir (neo and classic)
I typically dislike: musicals, coming of age dramas
I despise: documentaries (exception: ones about film making), French New Wave

I should offer a slight warning about older films (pre-60s), since there are quite a few of those (particularly noirs and samurai films) I saw on tv when I was younger that I don't know the names of. A lot of those films have similar sounding basic plot synopses, so I'm not completely confident I've marked off everything I've actually seen. If something sounds way too familiar, I'll let you know right away in case you want to choose something different.

[cricket]

Alright, I'm in!

I love: sci-fi, supernatural horror, black comedies, fantasy, film noir (neo and classic)
I typically dislike: musicals, coming of age dramas
I despise: documentaries (exception: ones about film making), French New Wave

I should offer a slight warning about older films (pre-60s), since there are quite a few of those (particularly noirs and samurai films) I saw on tv when I was younger that I don't know the names of. A lot of those films have similar sounding basic plot synopses, so I'm not completely confident I've marked off everything I've actually seen. If something sounds way too familiar, I'll let you know right away in case you want to choose something different.

Beautiful!

[cricket]

12 HOURS LEFT TO JOIN!

[Citizen Rules]

12 HOURS LEFT TO JOIN!Any potential members who might be joining?

[CosmicRunaway]

I think the only other person who mentioned they might join was Thief.

[cricket]

Any potential members who might be joining?

I thought Okay was but he was online yesterday

[Citizen Rules]

I thought Okay was but he was online yesterdayOk I guess I better find some films for him just in case. Thief too.

[CosmicRunaway]

How early tomorrow is too early to send our films in by the way? I'm usually online between 2-2:30am Eastern while having my pre-work coffee, so I can PM my choices then if that's alright (and assuming no one new joins overnight).

[cricket]

How early tomorrow is too early to send our films in by the way? I'm usually online between 2-2:30am Eastern while having my pre-work coffee, so I can PM my choices then if that's alright (and assuming no one new joins overnight).

You can start sending in 12 hours and 5 minutes!

[Allaby]

You can start sending in 12 hours and 5 minutes!

What if I send it in 12 hours and 2 minutes? Will I be punished?

[cricket]

YOU CAN START SENDING YOUR NOMINATIONS IN 12 HOURS!!

First come first served, and I will go through everyone's PMs in order. The sooner you send, the less likely you'll have to pick again!

[cricket]

What if I send it in 12 hours and 2 minutes? Will I be punished?

I think you're ok, barely

[Citizen Rules]

BTW, I'll give points to any movie with my favorite actresses:D

[Hey Fredrick]

I need to break out of my Tubi binges and see some good movies. I'm in.

[Citizen Rules]

I need to break out of my Tubi binges and see some good movies. I'm in.Off I go to find you some movies you might like, wish me luck:D

[cricket]

Welcome Fredrick!

[edarsenal]

and that's thirteen,
https://c.tenor.com/Cixm0e2BRCMAAAAC/hot-crowd-grinch.gif

[cricket]

2 hours to join

3 hours to send your nominations

[Wyldesyde19]

Nominations sent.

[Siddon]

I have also sent my nominations

[Citizen Rules]

I sent my movie choices in at precisely 12 midnight. I watched the clock on my computer and as soon as it hit, I clicked!

[CosmicRunaway]

Had to quickly scramble together choices for Hey Frederick, who joined after I went to bed, but I just sent my choices in as well. :up:

I apologize in advantage if I am way off base with some of these.

[PHOENIX74]

Nominations sent - using a scientific process guaranteed to give the beneficiary the movie-enjoying experience of a lifetime!

[Siddon]

Everyone got a film in my top 250 except for Cricket so if you don't like it than you have bad taste. I went ahead and split my noms in half 6 "new" films and 6 films I nominated before. And I believe 1 from someone that dropped out. I certainly gave you people stuff to write about and discuss.

[cricket]

CR got his in at 12am followed by Allaby at 12:02, and then Siddon, Wyldesyde, Phoenix, Cosmic, and Inmate. I'm working today but will go through them periodically. I'll PM back if you're all set or if you have to pick something again.

[rauldc14]

I'll send mine this morning.

[rauldc14]

Sent it. Im predicting 2 revisions.

[cricket]

Sent it. Im predicting 2 revisions.

Just glancing over it for a second, I think you are in the clear but I will get back to you before long.

Some people have sent back up nominations, which is a great idea if you might be off-line for a while.

[seanc]

Don't you people sleep? Winning list sent

[Citizen Rules]

CR got his in at 12am followed by Allaby at 12:02, and then Siddon, Wyldesyde, Phoenix, Cosmic, and Inmate. I'm working today but will go through them periodically. I'll PM back if you're all set or if you have to pick something again.Seeing how I was first at least I won't have to repick anything:D I'm so excited for this that I was a bit nervous picking out movies for everyone. I hope everyone likes them🙂

[Citizen Rules]

Don't you people sleep? Winning list sentAdvantages of living on the west coast:yup:

[cricket]

Just waiting on Thursday, Ed, and myself. Everyone else is good!

[seanc]

Come on boys. I want to watch something tonight

[Thursday Next]

Sent all my picks in.

[cricket]

Okay Thursday is in the books. Just waiting on Ed and I can scavenge through the rest.

[Wyldesyde19]

*impatiently waits for Ed to make his selections* 🤨

[cricket]

Ed will have his in this evening so expect everything to be up tonight. My wife volunteered me to go help our neighbor transfer her horses. I have no idea what that entails.

[cricket]

He has a few minutes so he's trying to wrap it up. As long as he doesn't have to pick again, because he has to get back to work, I'll have them up in a little while

[cricket]

Ed disappeared, he may have had to go back to work. They'll be up at some point today/tonight though.

[Citizen Rules]

Ed disappeared, he may have had to go back to work. They'll be up at some point today/tonight though.No worries, we'll start soon enough so no big rush. Though if I was Ed I'd ditch work:p

[seanc]

All my best mofoing takes place at work. Home time is for watching movies.

[Citizen Rules]

All my best mofoing takes place at work. Home time is for watching movies.I work at home, so I'm always home...but not always watching movies and not always working either:p

[seanc]

I work at home, so I'm always home...but not always watching movies and not always working either:p

Citizen gets his fifth”your web cam is out again” e-mail of the week.

[Citizen Rules]

Citizen gets his fifth”your web cam is out again” e-mail of the week.Ha:D but I never get any emails. I only check my emails about 4 times a year, strange but true.

[seanc]

Ha:D but I never get any emails. I only check my emails about 4 times a year, strange but true.

Dang, that makes me super curious about your job.

[Citizen Rules]

Dang, that makes me super curious about your job.
If you're thinking like, executive? Think 180degrees opposite of that.

[seanc]

If you're thinking like, executive? Think 180degrees opposite of that.

Dr. Fauci, is that you?

[Citizen Rules]

Dr. Fauci, is that you?Ha, no!:D

[Wyldesyde19]

While we’re waiting I’m going to throw out what I hope was selected for me:

Westerns, particularly older ones.

Pre 1960’s Noir.

Sci fi

Horror

Thrillers

Comedy

Foreign films

And the occasional documentary, animated film and even a rom com would be fine.

[Citizen Rules]

While we’re waiting I’m going to throw out what I hope was selected for me:

Westerns, particularly older ones.

Pre 1960’s Noir.

Sci fi

Horror

Thrillers

Comedy

Foreign films

And the occasional documentary, animated film and even a rom com would be fine.Now you tell me:D

I had this thought that you didn't care for westerns, so I nixed that idea. Too bad because of all the film genres old westerns, is where I'm best watched.

[Wyldesyde19]

Now you tell me:D

I had this thought that you didn't care for westerns, so I nixed that idea. Too bad because of all the film genres old westerns, is where I'm best watched.


Ha. No. I watch anything and everything. Except maybe porn and pink films currently. Although I may make an exception here and there.

[Citizen Rules]

So who did you think was the hardiest member to choose for?

[rauldc14]

What I am hoping for:

A couple docs
A couple Westerns
40s/50s unseen
Animation
A 2000s film or two
Another from the AFI 100
Best Pic winner

[rauldc14]

So who did you think was the hardiest member to choose for?

Fredrick for me, then Allaby.

[Wyldesyde19]

Siddon, obviously. Not just because he is hard to please, at times, which is fine, but also because he has seen so many.
I went with a film I loved.

Everyone else I just picked movies I have seen and enjoyed.

[Citizen Rules]

Geez, I should've went with all westerns I guess:p I thought Fredrick was hard to pick for just because I didn't know his film taste well.

[Allaby]

So who did you think was the hardiest member to choose for?

For me, probably Siddon.

[Citizen Rules]

Siddon, obviously. Not just because he is hard to please, at times, which is fine, but also because he has seen so many.
I went with a film I loved.

Everyone else I just picked movies I have seen and enjoyed.
I've chose movies before in PRs that I don't like, but I assumed and hoped the only person will love it.

[Citizen Rules]

For me, probably Siddon.I flip flopped on my choice for Siddon. I wouldn't be surprised if one of you ends up choosing it for him.

[Allaby]

All the movies I picked are fantastic and I guarantee* that each of you will love your selection!

*not a guarantee

[cricket]

Wyldesyde and Phoenix were tough for me particularly because my first choices for them were taken. I always have a hard time with Hey Frederick.

[seanc]

So who did you think was the hardiest member to choose for?

I think Siddon and Frederick. Just haven’t been able to gauge their taste well yet. You can actually be a but hard too. Every so often you just depise a movie I think you will like. You aren’t hard to pick for in the moment though, I’m always confident in my choice for you, and then get let down sometimes.

[cricket]

Ed is online but I'm on my way to help with the horses. Probably going to be a couple hours, I'm not sure.

[CosmicRunaway]

For those of you whom I've done many HoFs with and have a vague idea of what your preferences are, I tried to choose films I legitimately think you'll enjoy, even if I didn't love those films myself. For those whose tastes I wasn't sure of, I tried to find out what films we liked in common, and picked something similar that I also enjoyed, hoping the feeling will be mutual.

[Allaby]

I just put the names of all the films in a hat and closed my eyes and pulled out a movie. Hopefully, that works out for me.

[Wyldesyde19]

For those of you who I've done many HoFs with and have a vague idea of what your preferences are, I tried to choose films I legitimately think you'll enjoy, even if I didn't love those films myself. For those who I wasn't sure of, I tried to find out what films we liked in common, and picked something similar that I also enjoyed, hoping the feeling will be mutual.


Oh yeah. We all got together and decided to just nominate nothing but documentaries and French New Wave films for you. Enjoy! 👀

[cricket]

For those of you whom I've done many HoFs with and have a vague idea of what your preferences are, I tried to choose films I legitimately think you'll enjoy, even if I didn't love those films myself. For those whose tastes I wasn't sure of, I tried to find out what films we liked in common, and picked something similar that I also enjoyed, hoping the feeling will be mutual.

I am very happy with my nomination for you. My only hesitation is that I don't understand why you haven't seen it yet.

[CosmicRunaway]

Oh yeah. We all got together and decided to just nominate nothing but documentaries and French New Wave films for you. Enjoy! 👀
If anyone actually did nominate one of those, I'd want an actual essay explaining why they think it's a good idea before I even entertain the idea of watching it haha.

[Citizen Rules]

I think Siddon and Frederick. Just haven’t been able to gauge their taste well yet. You can actually be a but hard too. Every so often you just depise a movie I think you will like. You aren’t hard to pick for in the moment though, I’m always confident in my choice for you, and then get let down sometimes.I think I liked what you picked for me the last PR you were in. I should go check that out for everyone actually...that way I can see who's the most dialed into my unique:cool: film taste:eek: or maybe they're just lucky!

[CosmicRunaway]

My only hesitation is that I don't understand why you haven't seen it yet.
I guess we'll find out once the nominations are revealed!

Feel free to place your bets for the reason now though:
1. I've been meaning to watch it for years, but never got around to it.
2. I started to watch it, turned it off for some reason, and forgot to go back to it.
3. I actually have seen it, but didn't cross it off the list.
4. I've somehow never heard of it before, and I clearly live under a rock.

[cricket]

I guess we'll find out once the nominations are revealed!

Feel free to place your bets for the reason now though:
1. I've been meaning to watch it for years, but never got around to it.
2. I started to watch it, turned it off for some reason, and forgot to go back to it.
3. I actually have seen it, but didn't cross it off the list.
4. I've somehow never heard of it before, and I clearly live under a rock.

Hopefully it's number one

[CosmicRunaway]

Am I allowed to guess? It's not Sin City is it? :lol:

[seanc]

I guess we'll find out once the nominations are revealed!

Feel free to place your bets for the reason now though:
1. I've been meaning to watch it for years, but never got around to it.
2. I started to watch it, turned it off for some reason, and forgot to go back to it.
3. I actually have seen it, but didn't cross it off the list.
4. I've somehow never heard of it before, and I clearly live under a rock.

I’m really worried my choice for you is #3

[CosmicRunaway]

I’m really worried my choice for you is #3
If it's a film from a list I've already seen a decent chunk of, you're safe. Those ones are definitely accurate (to the best of my knowledge).

[cricket]

Am I allowed to guess? It's not Sin City is it? :lol:

Nope

[CosmicRunaway]

Nope
"Nope", or "...not now :shifty:"? haha

That's the only film I haven't seen that people regularly seem surprised about, but I actually did watch about 10-15 minutes of it on the Movie Network once, and hated every second of it. However if someone did nominate it for me, I'm not against giving it another go from the start, since I was a little late tuning in at the time, and that was long before cable tv had a rewind/restart feature.

[cricket]

"Nope", or "...not now :shifty:"? haha

That's the only film I haven't seen that people regularly seem surprised about, but I actually did watch about 10-15 minutes of it on the Movie Network once, and hated every second of it. However if someone did nominate it for me, I'm not against giving it another go from the start, since I was a little late tuning in at the time, and that was long before cable tv had a rewind/restart feature.

I had about 10 picked out for you and that wasn't one I even considered.

[cricket]

Sin City was on my list of possibilities for Thursday but I didn't use it.

[Hey Fredrick]

I'm easy. Just stay away from the romance/luh-huv stories, Woody, Charlie, Bond, the old Universal horror stuff and French New Wave. Piece of cake.



Excluding Cricket and Siddon, who are difficult just because the pool is shallow, Raul is the one I had the most difficulty with and juggled a couple of movies before settling on one. I didn't go with a lot of deep cuts this time around.

[cricket]

Finally heading home and I could start posting denominations in about an hour

[seanc]

I pick presbyterian

[Citizen Rules]

I'm off for a movie and a pizza, ciao!

[cricket]

Jumping in shower-stink of horses, will start posting in about 20 minutes

[cricket]

Starting in 2nd post of thread. Anything that's already been seen, let me know and I'll get a replacement

[PHOENIX74]

So who did you think was the hardiest member to choose for?

Siddon - went I went to list his lists and he'd seen nearly everything, and on top of that I ruled out any film with anything really horrific in it. That left just a few choices, which I figured must have been unseen for some kind of reason.

[Allaby]

An interesting group of nominations for me.

[seanc]

I’m really into my noms. Thanks guys. Too tired to comment tonight, but I will get started tomorrow.

[cricket]

Read em and weep

[Wyldesyde19]

8 1/2 (1963)
Annihilation (2018)
City Lights (1931)
Come and See (1985)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
In the Mood for Love (2000)
Magnolia (1999)
Marathon Man (1976)
The Lives of Others (2006)
Red Beard (1965)
Samurai Rebellion (1967)
Sansho the Bailiff (1954)


Knocked it out of The park guys!

Surprised there isn’t any horror, docs, westerns and animated films but that’s ok. *Love the selection as is. *

[cricket]

I did not look any of these up yet.

The Age of Innocence (1993)
Think this is a historical pic, which isn't my thing, but I also believe it's Scorsese, which is definitely my thing. I believe it's on the Ebert list.

The Ballad of Narayama (1983)
I saw an older movie by the same title and didn't like it, but I think this is the same director as Vengeance is Mine and Black Rain, 2 movies I loved. I think Ebert list?

Chop Shop (2007)
Doesn't ring a bell. Documentary list?

CODA (2021)
Know zero about it, never heard of it until I heard it won best picture.

The Draughtman's Contract (1982)
I recognize the title which makes me believe it's about a beer distributor who enters into an unwise agreement. British list?

Life is Sweet (1990)
Neiba picked this for me last time but he dropped out. I think it's the same director as Naked, and I'll guess British list.

Naked Lunch (1991)
I don't always like Cronenberg but I'm always interested. I'd guess 90's list or Cannes.

Nomadland (2020)
I know it won best picture and stars Frances Mcdormand. I assume she roams the country smoking dope and getting laid.

The Servant (1963)
I think this is on the British list but I know nothing about it.

The Square (2017)
Don't know what it's about. Think it's Iranian or Saudi Arabian? Cannes list?

Tank Girl (1995)
I know this is on the female directors list. I always assumed it was goofy but obviously it has fans and another member picked it as second choice for me.

Tsotsi (2005)
Know nothing about it. Cannes list?

[Thief]

Lots of good stuff nominated. Good job!

[Wyldesyde19]

Marathon Man will likely be first since it’s streaming on Prime currently.

[Hey Fredrick]

Akira (1988) - First time this has ever happened but was kinda hoping this one would get recommended. Been watch-listed for a decade or so.

Amour (2012) - Remember when this was released. Wanted to see it but it disappeared from my radar pretty quick.

Autumn Sonata (1978) - Started it a few years ago but didn't finish it.

Departures (2008) - Never heard of it but it sounds like I'm either going to REALLY like it or not.

Fail-Safe (1964) - Never heard of it - looks good

Five Easy Pieces (1970) -Can't believe I haven't seen this yet. It's about time.

The Hidden Fortress (1958) - Already on my HBO watch list

Moonlight (2016) - Just one of them BP winners I never got around to watching. Have to admit that the BP winners I have seen from the last decade or so have been pretty eh. But a couple have been excellent as well

The Red Shoes (1948) - Never heard of it. Is it the prequel to The Red Violin?

Sweet Smell of Success (1957) - Heard of it but know nothing about it.

The Wages of Fear (1953) - Never heard of it

The Wild Bunch (1969) - Started it awhile back but never finished it. Don't remember why. I've been waiting for somebody to pick this for me since the days of PRHoF number one.


Nice selection and it looks like I'll be able to stream them all except for The Wild Bunch, which I couldn't find,but we have months for it to show up someplace.

[edarsenal]

The Servant (1963)
I think this is on the British list but I know nothing about it.

I've seen this. Great film. A rarity where being in on the "secret" enhances the watch. I'd suggest visiting IMDb a bit beforehand.

[Frightened Inmate No. 2]

literally every movie on my list is some classic that i expect to love but have out off for whatever reason. great picks everyone

[edarsenal]

Pretty amazing list across the board for all. Great noms all!

All That Jazz (1979) Ever since getting Cabaret Recommended in one of these, this has been a Must See!

Another Round (2020) Another opportunity to enjoy Mads Mikkelsen.

Belle De Jour (1967) Ahhh, Catherine Deneuve! I've bounced back and forth on whether or not to see this and knew it would take a push for it to happen. So thanks for the push.

Brief Encounter (1945) I've seen a few Trevor Howard, and this looks pretty worthwhile with some great cinematography from the trailer.

In the Heat of the Night (1967) A long time Must See and never seem to. THANK YOU.

The Iron Giant (1999) When it came out, I never thought to bother with it. Heard a lot of love for it through MoFos and seriously thought about trying it out. So, another Thank You.

The King of Kong (2007) Looks like a very fun Doc to check out.

Paris, Texas (1984) A Must See that I never directly sought out.

Peeping Tom (1960) Heard a few messed-up things about this one that kept me away. Time to dive in.

The River (1951) Curious about this one

Secrets & Lies (1996) A Mike Leigh film. Looks intriguing, good cast.

The Trial (1962) This is looking very much like a Hidden Gem. Pretty fascinated by the set-up with Anthony Perkins as the lead.

Pretty excited about this. NO IDEA what to watch first. lol

[PHOENIX74]

I'm excited about this bunch - there's some great noms in there for sure, and a few films that I've never heard of before that I'm intrigued by.

Dances with Wolves (1990) - Have this on DVD and have been meaning to watch it for ages - so now I've got the impetus. Good pick - it's not a Criterion, but that matters little when it's a film that's been in my sights.

Dead Man (1995) - I really like Jim Jarmusch, but I haven't seen this yet. Knowing how I react to his films, this will rate highly.

Double Indemnity (1944) - I bought the Criterion online, blind, just last week so this is one I would have been watching in the next few weeks (when it arrives) - obviously that's a good selection.

Forbidden Planet (1956) - Here's an interesting, well-known science fiction film I haven't seen - all I now is Leslie Nielson is in it. And (*remembers the Rocky Horror Show Song*) Anne Francis - yeah.

Laura (1944) - A complete and utter mystery to me.

Make Way for Tomorrow (1937) - Another complete and utter mystery to me - but it's on Criterion, so extra points for that.

Nashville (1975) - I've been wanting to see this film so much, for quite a long time now. It's one my most anticipated non-seen films, so great pick whomever did this one.

Paper Moon (1973) - Yeah, I was talking to a friend the other day about this one - I've only really become aware of it's potential greatness to me over the past 6 months or so - so it's another top nomination.

Pepe Le Moko (1937) - Pepe Le what? But Criterion, so awesome.

Strange Days (1995) - Oooh - never heard of it. I'll bring this one up with my Ralph Fiennes obsessed ex, and see what she says about it.

Videodrome (1983) - Great one. I really should have seen this by now - a huge oversight not to have, and I've been meaning to.

The Wicker Man (1973) - Would you believe I've seen the wacko remake a few times? I've been meaning to see this as well. I love the story. I know I'll like it.

[Wyldesyde19]

8 1/2 (1963)
Fellini is hit or miss for me. For every La Strada and La Dolce Vita, there has been the occasional Satyricon and I, Clowns. That said, 8 1/2 is one of those films I need to see.

Annihilation (2018)
This is Garland, right? With Natalie Portman as I recall. Have not seen any of his films yet, but I’ve been meaning to.

City Lights (1931)
I mean…It’s Chaplin. Enough said. Highly anticipated.

Come and See (1985)
Very excited for this, as it’s been on my watch list for about 15 years now. About slightly less time than the above 8 1/2.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
I remember when this first came out and I saw it was getting good reviews. Never actively avoided it, but never really went out of my way to seek it out. Might as well watch it finally, right?

In the Mood for Love (2000)
I’m so ready to be sad over this.

Magnolia (1999)
Another film I remember being released in cinemas but I just never got around to it, mostly because Tom Cruise is hit or miss. Still, it is about time I finally finish off PTA filmography.*

Marathon Man (1976)
I was going to watch this soon anyways, since it’s on Prime.

The Lives of Others (2006)
Like Magnolia and Hedwig, it’s a film I’ve been meaning to watch since it’s first release in cinemas.

Red Beard (1965)
Kurosawa has never disappointed me, and there aren’t many directors who I can say that about.

Samurai Rebellion (1967)
Kobayashi, right? I’ve seen his Kwaidan and Harakiri and loved both. I know Ebert held this in high regard as well.

Sansho the Bailiff (1954)
I’ve only seen one Mizoguchi, so far, and that was his 47 Ronin. Enjoyed that, so this will be interesting as well.

As I said before, very strong crop of films.

[CosmicRunaway]

Glad to see that no one (so far) seems worried about my pick for them, and that a few of the alternate choices I had ready were actually nominated by other people, meaning I wasn't completely off base with my guesses. As for the films chosen for me:

Being John Malkovich (1999)
As I mentioned during the Comedy Countdown, I had previously avoided this film, but what people said about it in that thread made me really interested in finally checking it out. It did seem like the kind of film I'd be into.

The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
I've heard of the film before, but I'm confident that I have not seen it.

Black Narcissus (1947)
This is a film that whenever I see it come up on the forum, I wonder why I haven't watched it. Then I promptly forget about it until it gets mentioned again. The cycle seemed never-ending, but now it will finally be broken!

Children of Men (2006)
I don't think a single film has been added and removed from my watchlist more than Children of Men. I flip flop between "I should finally watch this" and "I probably won't bother now" very often. What I really needed was a push to watch it, but I never got one...until now.

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)
When this showed up on the recent Horror Countdown, I thought it looked really interesting. Loved the screenshots I saw of it at the time. Haven't watched it yet, but am excited to.

Heathers (1989)
I keep hearing good things about this, but I don't know, maybe it's the poster that keeps putting me off it? I'm not super into "teen" films, but I imagine there's something about this that sets it apart, and who knows, maybe it'll really surprise me?

Mulholland Drive (2001)
I actually have seen this, but I literally remember next to nothing about it. It's up to whoever nominated it if they want to pick something else, but it is something I've been meaning to revisit for awhile, because I couldn't even tell you the basic plot without googling it first.

The Night of the Hunter (1955)
I'm always a little uncertain about which noirs I have or haven't seen, but given how striking the images that come up on a quick search are, I'm pretty sure I'd remember if I had seen this.

The Player (1992)
The name didn't sound familiar, but I've definitely seen one of those posters somewhere before. I read the words "satirical black comedy" and stopped there, since that's all I needed to see to be interested.

Predestination (2014)
I keep getting this title mixed up with another film, and I can't quite figure out what the other film is. It was at least a couple years older, it starred a woman, and I think the poster was mainly white, perhaps with a tree in the background. I keep thinking this is that film, then getting surprised when Ethan Hawke appears in the google search. The plot of this does sound like something I'd really enjoy, but whenever it comes up, instead of adding it to my watch list, I just want to figure out what the hell that other film is.

Ratatouille (2007)
Whenever Miss Vicky brings this film up, I feel like I should check it out, but I never bother. A certain part of Everything Everywhere All At Once made me want to watch it as well, but again, not enough to bother.

The Seventh Seal (1957)
This is another film that I've been meaning to watch for what feels like forever, but keep putting off and/or forgetting to. Happy to have the push to finally watch it.

[CosmicRunaway]

In case it gets lost in that post of mine, I'll repeat it here: I have technically seen Mulholland Drive, but really couldn't tell you anything about it, which is why I've never been comfortable making it as "seen". I'm fine having it nominated since I'd clearly need to see it again to have an opinion on it, but I'll leave it up to Cricket and whoever choose it to decide if it needs to be replaced or not.

[CosmicRunaway]

Predestination (2014)
I keep getting this title mixed up with another film, and I can't quite figure out what the other film is. It was at least a couple years older, it starred a woman, and I think the poster was mainly white, perhaps with a tree in the background. I keep thinking this is that film, then getting surprised when Ethan Hawke appears in the google search. The plot of this does sound like something I'd really enjoy, but whenever it comes up, instead of adding it to my watch list, I just want to figure out what the hell that other film is.
For my own future reference, the movie I keep thinking has this name is actually Premonition from 2007, starring Sandra Bullock. :lol:

[cricket]

In case it gets lost in that post of mine, I'll repeat it here: I have technically seen Mulholland Drive, but really couldn't tell you anything about it, which is why I've never been comfortable making it as "seen". I'm fine having it nominated since I'd clearly need to see it again to have an opinion on it, but I'll leave it up to Cricket and whoever choose it to decide if it needs to be replaced or not.

I'll pm the person who picked it and let them decide.

[cricket]

Anyone who is curious who picked something for them or why, feel free to ask in the thread. That person can then decide if they want to respond.

Secrecy is not in the rules.

Citizen would prefer to not know who picked what for him.

[cricket]

In case it gets lost in that post of mine, I'll repeat it here: I have technically seen Mulholland Drive, but really couldn't tell you anything about it, which is why I've never been comfortable making it as "seen". I'm fine having it nominated since I'd clearly need to see it again to have an opinion on it, but I'll leave it up to Cricket and whoever choose it to decide if it needs to be replaced or not.

Mulholland Drive is out-CODA is in!

[CosmicRunaway]

CODA (2021)
I saw La Famille Bélier before it was disqualified from the Foreign Language HoF, and despite being clichéd and melodramatic, it was surprisingly entertaining and even quite touching at times. It'll be interesting to see how the remake compares.

[Allaby]

CODA (2021)
I saw La Famille Bélier before it was disqualified from the Foreign Language HoF, and despite being clichéd and melodramatic, it was surprisingly entertaining and even quite touching at times. It'll be interesting to see how the remake compares.

I haven't seen La Famille Bélier, but CODA was my favourite film of 2021 and is a real crowdpleaser, so I hope you enjoy it.

[cricket]

So CODA is a movie I know nothing about and a remake of a movie I know nothing about. I like that.

[cricket]

The due date will be Friday, December 2nd and will be in the first post of the thread.

If anyone is having a hard time finishing on schedule, well screw you.

[cricket]

Just saw that CODA was filmed in Gloucester, MA. I'm in Gloucester twice a week and I still never heard of it. I'm so clueless lol

[Allaby]

I think I will start with Santa Sangre. I've seen 2 other films by Alejandro Jodorowsky, one I liked and one I disliked, so we will see where this one lands.

[cricket]

I think I will start with Santa Sangre. I've seen 2 other films by Alejandro Jodorowsky, one I liked and one I disliked, so we will see where this one lands.

I liked it more than El Topo or The Holy Mountain.

[Citizen Rules]

I'm happy to be at a site like MoFo where a group of people can work together and do something special like this PR🙂 and I really appreciate everyone putting in the effort to find films. I know it's not easy picking movies for someone who you don't know...Here's my honest reaction.

Army of Shadows (1969)
An account of underground resistance fighters in Nazi-occupied France. +for that synopsis, +for being a French 60s film.
Good choice.

Body Heat (1981)
In the midst of a searing Florida heat wave, a woman persuades her lover, a small-town lawyer, to murder her rich husband.
Not my favorite subject:D But being from 1981 and being more stylish than brutal is a + also + for a younger Kathleen Turner + for William Hurt.
Good choice.

Collateral (2004)
A cab driver finds himself the hostage of an engaging contract killer as he makes his rounds from hit to hit during one night in Los Angeles.
I really dislike watching innocent people being held hostage for the length of the movie when that movie is a R rated crime thriller. I don't generally like modern crime thrillers. But + for Tom Cruise, I like Cruise as I find I can usually relate to him.
Risky choice.

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
A young boy and his little sister struggle to survive in Japan during World War II.
Animation is usually a risky choice for me, however sometimes I've loved them. I have wanted to see this one, so + for that.
Even odds choice.

In Cold Blood (1967)
A young boy and his little sister struggle to survive in Japan during World War II.
I might have seen a documentary about this as I'm aware of the crime and that Truman Capote wrote about it. So interesting for those reasons and for being a 60s film.
Even odds choice.

Magnolia (1999)
An epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of love, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley.
That synopsis works for me! So does being a PTA film and hey it's Tom again. ++ for the lovely Julianne Moore.
High expectation choice.

The Madness of King George (1994)
When King George III goes mad, his Lieutenants try to adjust the rules to run the country without his participation.
I like that synopsis! Bless whoever picked a historical, comedy, pg-13 movie from the 90s, I think my wife will like this one too.
Good choice.

A New Leaf (1971)
When a playboy learns he's broke, he intends to marry a rich woman and - murder her.
Luckily this one is a G rated comedy romance. The early 70s were an interesting time in American film making, so glad to see this one chosen. I like what I read about it.
Good choice.

Raising Arizona (1987)
When a childless couple of an ex-con and an ex-cop decide to help themselves to one of another family's quintuplets, their lives become more complicated than they anticipated.
I was hoping this one would be picked for me. I think people have avoided well known films as you might guess I avoided them, truth is I just never got around to them.
High expectation choice.

Rome, Open City (1945)
During the Nazi occupation of Rome in 1944, the Resistance leader, Giorgio Manfredi, is chased by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a way to escape.
A classic foreign film that I've wanted to see that's a big plus for me.
Good choice.

A Separation (2011)
A married couple are faced with a difficult decision - to improve the life of their child by moving to another country or to stay in Iran and look after a deteriorating parent who has Alzheimer's disease.
Could be interesting, all I know about it is that it once won an HoF.
Outside odds choice.


T-Men (1947)
Film noir from the classic American era.
This is by far the most sure thing choice made for me. You couldn't go wrong by picking an American 40s 50s noir.
Best chance choice.

[Thursday Next]

3 Women (1977) - This is one of those films where I recognise the title (probably from scrolling through the lists) but know next to nothing about it.
Alphaville (1965) - I've only seen a couple of Godard films and didn't like either of them, but this has always looked fascinating so I'm intrigued to see it.
The American President (1995) - I think I've always, in my mind, confused this with the film Dave, which is also a film about the American President and has a remarkably similar poster/dvd cover/vhs cover (we are talking about the 90s, here). I have seen Dave, but I have not seen this. I've been watching a lot of The West Wing recently, though, so definitely in the mood for it.
The Bridges of Madison County (1995) - I've heard of this, I think it's romantic and probably sad and has Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep in it. It has never made it onto my watchlist but definitely feels like a film I ought to have seen by now.
CODA (2021) - I watched so many of the Oscar nominated movies before the Oscars last year... just not this one, because I don't have Apple TV. I know it's a remake of La Famille Belier.
Mrs. Miniver (1942) - I know the name, but that's about it. Determined to watch all the Oscar winners, though, so good pick.
Nightmare Alley (1947) - I think this is the one I'm most excited about. I've seen the recent remake but never seen this version.
Nights of Cabiria (1957) - Another movie I always got confused with a different movie (La Strada).
The Quiet Man (1952) - I saw quite a bit of discussion about this on another thread where people were recommending it, so I'm glad this was picked.
Raw (2016) - saw a lot of buzz about this when it came out and always meant to see it. It's just that horror never quite finds its way to the top of the watchlist...
The Scarlet Empress (1934) - I know this is Marlene Dietrich. I have to say I'm quite happy with the range of decades I've got to watch.
Titane (2021) - I've seen this on lists of best films from last year but I don't really know anything about it apart from that it's directed by the same person as Raw.

[CosmicRunaway]

Trying to decide what I want to watch today, but I'm very much spoilt for choice right now, with so many quality options.

It's not a bad problem to have, but I might need to spin a wheel or something to decide where I should start haha.

[Citizen Rules]

Trying to decide what I want to watch today, but I'm very much spoilt for choice right now, with so many quality options.

It's not a bad problem to have, but I might need to spin a wheel or something to decide where I should start haha.I'll decide:p how about A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014) it's short, with a cool vibe and I think you might like it, I did. Nope not my pick.

[Miss Vicky]

I've decided to sit this out for a number of reasons, but I'll be keeping an eye out for the responses to these:

Dances with Wolves (1990) - Have this on DVD and have been meaning to watch it for ages - so now I've got the impetus. Good pick - it's not a Criterion, but that matters little when it's a film that's been in my sights.

Dead Man (1995) - I really like Jim Jarmusch, but I haven't seen this yet. Knowing how I react to his films, this will rate highly.

Two of my favorite Westerns. Dances With Wolves is probably the only film I've ever called a "masterpiece." It's been a favorite of mine since I was a child and is one of two films I've nominated in general HOFs that ended up winning. Dead Man took a while to grow on me but it won me over after several viewings.


Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
I remember when this first came out and I saw it was getting good reviews. Never actively avoided it, but never really went out of my way to seek it out. Might as well watch it finally, right?

Words cannot quite express how much I love this movie, in spite of my deep-seated hatred for musicals.


Being John Malkovich (1999)
As I mentioned during the Comedy Countdown, I had previously avoided this film, but what people said about it in that thread made me really interested in finally checking it out. It did seem like the kind of film I'd be into.

Heathers (1989)
I keep hearing good things about this, but I don't know, maybe it's the poster that keeps putting me off it? I'm not super into "teen" films, but I imagine there's something about this that sets it apart, and who knows, maybe it'll really surprise me?

Ratatouille (2007)
Whenever Miss Vicky brings this film up, I feel like I should check it out, but I never bother. A certain part of Everything Everywhere All At Once made me want to watch it as well, but again, not enough to bother.


Three amazing movies. I had to let Being John Malkovich grow on me though, so I won't be surprised by any reaction to it. Heathers is a lot of fun with some seriously dark humor, but I do have to wonder how much of my love for it is the result of nostalgia and the crush I had on Christian Slater growing up. And... how TF have you not yet seen Ratatouille?

[Siddon]

Naturally my list is the one that always sticks out...lets run through the blind noms.:D

Body and Soul (1947)
- This was done by one of the blacklisted writers, this is one of those if it was on TV I would have seen it but I never see it on TV.

Brother's Keeper (1992)
- Always stuck out in the Video Store but I never pulled the trigger to check it out. The Paradise Lost documentaries are masterpieces and this is their first work.This might be a contender for the win

Caged (1950)
- John Cromwell(James Cromwell's father) was a prolific filmmaker who I don't think I've ever seen any of his work. Agnes Moorehead is a favorite of mine from this generation so optimistic.

Cry of the City (1948)
- Oneof two Siodmark filmsman on the run noirs are always hit or miss. This one looks a little midrange for me.

Diary of a Lost Girl (1929)
- I might have seen this one but I'm not sure I did watch a Brooks documentary so I could be aware of this film without having ever watched it.

Ida (2013)
-Pawlikowski this is a big risk, I tried watching this one and kept putting me to sleep so now I have motivation to dissect it.

It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012)
- Part of why I push for noirs and documentaries is because I was overtaken with animated films in a previous one of these. This is one of those stylistic films that's I'm either going to love to loathe it.

Little Caesar (1931)
-I can't believe they made a documentary about the pizza place. Edward G Robinson is one of those actors I always have difficulty taking seriouslybut high hopes for this one.

Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997)
- Much like Man on a Wire I saw the drama version(Rescue Dawn) first so this might be difficult for me to really engage in.

Man of the West (1958)
-When you can't get John Ford you get Anthony Mann...I do like Cinemascope films if I have to watch a Western I like it to be pretty.

A Prairie Home Companion (2006)
- I actively avoid Altman films because they are so hit and miss for me. Short run time and solid reviews helps but this might be the last place one.

The Suspect (1944)
- Charles Laughton is a favorite actor of mine and this is Laughton at the height of his powers so this might be a contender for a top spot.

[Allaby]

So I decided to kick things off by watching Santa Sangre (1989). Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky, the film is about a mental patient who used to be a circus performer and his armless mother who is the leader of a cult. If the film sounds strange and bizarre, that's because it is. I had seen two other films directed by Jodorowsky, The Holy Mountain and El Topo. I thought The Holy Mountain Mountain was terrible, a 4/10, but El Topo was good, an 8/10. So what did I think of Santa Sangre? I'm pleased to report I liked it and would rank it first out of the three Jodorowsky films I have seen. The weirdness works for me. I liked the look and feel of the film. The colours,sets and costumes are quite striking and effective. The performances are interesting and captivating. I also thought the score was well done and helped enhance the experience. And this film is definitely an experience. I do think the film was a little too long. There's a lot of weirdness here and they could have likely shaved off a few minutes here and there. Overall though, Santa Sangre is a weird film, but I am a weird person, so I enjoyed it. 4

[cricket]

A Prairie Home Companion (2006)
- I actively avoid Altman films because they are so hit and miss for me. Short run time and solid reviews helps but this might be the last place one.

This was actually the only movie that 2 people tried picking for you.

[cricket]

Allaby being the first on the board is the least shocking thing ever. I thought Santa Sangre was a bold choice but it worked out!

[Allaby]

Allaby being the first on the board is the least shocking thing ever. I thought Santa Sangre was a bold choice but it worked out!

Were you the one who picked it for me?

[seanc]

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Roxanne

I think this was a good choice for me, even if it doesn’t end up being terribly successful. I love Steve Martin, and since I just got done gushing over him a few times in the comedy countdown, I assume that’s why this was chosen for me. I did enjoy this quite a but when it was Martin being Martin. I also like how sweet this movie is. They could have easily just made Chris into a creep, but they don’t, and his character had a nice little arc.

Where the movie loses me is in the contrived identity situational comedy. I can absolutely love silly comedy, but I grow frustrated when characters are put in situations where it would be obvious what is happening. I’m talking about the letter writing and the date scene of course. This frustrates me with sitcoms and it definitely makes the middle third of this movie pretty rough for me.

Glad I saw this, and enjoyed it somewhat so it was not a bad choice. Just one that likely won’t rank at the top when all is said and done.

I don’t care if people tell me who nominated after I watch. Certainly won’t effect my rankings. I’m not bothered if people want to wait till the end either. I’m guessing Allaby for this rec. I may have some inside info for that guess, we will see if I’m correct.

[Citizen Rules]

RoxanneI don't think I've seen this, at least I've not crossed it off my list yet though it seems familiar to me. I wonder how many movies I've seen and forgotten? Not hard to do when you've been watching movies for a long time! I've not see that many of Steve Martin's films most of the ones I've seen I'd rate as OK.

[CosmicRunaway]

I just watched Predestination, but have something else to do today so I probably won't write anything about it until later this evening. For now I'll just say it was an excellent choice. :up:

I'll decide:p how about A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)
You're too late, but that was the other one I had narrowed my choices down to earlier. I might have time for another short-ish film later on though, depending on how long it takes me to write something for Predestination.

And... how TF have you not yet seen Ratatouille?
Most of the Pixar moves I've seen are ones that were out on home video when I worked at the local summer camp. I'd already moved away by the time Ratatouille came out, and for the longest while I had no interest in watching family films on my own accord. Since then I've only watched a handful, and unfortunately Ratatouille wasn't one of them.

...lets run through the blind noms.😁
I've actually seen my choice for you! The 2 back-up films I had lined up were blind picks though haha.

[Citizen Rules]

I'm going to hang out on this thread and blab/gosh/laminate about your guys' movies:p That don't mean they're my picks, I'm just having some fun. OK off to work now:(

[Allaby]

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Roxeanne

I think this was a good choice for me, even if it doesn’t end up being terribly successful. I love Steve Martin, and since I just got done gushing over him a few times in the comedy countdown, I assume that’s why this was chosen for me. I did enjoy this quite a but when it was Martin being Martin. I also like how sweet this movie is. They could have easily just made Chris into a creep, but they don’t, and his character had a nice little arc.

Where the movie loses me is in the contrived identity situational comedy. I can absolutely love silly comedy, but I grow frustrated when characters are put in situations where it would be obvious what is happening. I’m talking about the letter writing and the date scene of course. This frustrates me with sitcoms and it definitely makes the middle third of this movie pretty rough for me.

Glad I saw this, and enjoyed it somewhat so it was not a bad choice. Just one that likely won’t rank at the top when all is said and done.

I don’t care if people tell me who nominated after I watch. Certainly won’t effect my rankings. I’m not bothered if people want to wait till the end either. I’m guessing Allaby for this rec. I may have some inside info for that guess, we will see if I’m correct.

I like the movie, but I wasn’t the one who picked it for you.

[edarsenal]

I was sos-so about Roxanne when it came out and the few times I re-watched it. Though a lot of that had to do with my love for Jose Ferrer's 1953's Cyrano de Bergerac, which until a year ago was the one and only version I loved until seeing Gerard Depardieu's 1990 version.
Regardless, Martin DOES a solid turn of adaption to the age-old storyline.

[edarsenal]

I just watched Predestination, but have something else to do today so I probably won't write anything about it until later this evening. For now I'll just say it was an excellent choice. :up:

I didn't nominate it, but I'm excited to read your thoughts. The first time I saw it, I had to watch it again the next day for the turns and twists but mostly for just how much I was blown away by it.

And like Miss Vicky, I was VERY surprised to see you hadn't seen Ratatouille. lol

and like you, when it came to Siddon's "blind guesses," lol I saw my first nomination, and my second showed up as someone else's nomination.
That little double-shot happened a few times with several of you. Except for a triple shot for Citizen Rules where the first two were already taken, so along with them, I'm excited to see what he thinks of my nom.

[seanc]

I was sos-so about Roxanne when it came out and the few times I re-watched it. Though a lot of that had to do with my love for Jose Ferrer's 1953's Cyrano de Bergerac, which until a year ago was the one and only version I loved until seeing Gerard Depardieu's 1990 version.
Regardless, Martin DOES a solid turn of adaption to the age-old storyline.

I have wright’s Cyrano on my watchlist for a few months. Hopefully be checking it out this week. I assume you haven’t seen yet?

[cricket]

Were you the one who picked it for me?

No

[Allaby]

I'm curious as to who picked Santa Sangre for me and why.

[edarsenal]

I have wright’s Cyrano on my watchlist for a few months. Hopefully be checking it out this week. I assume you haven’t seen yet?
I was excited when I saw it was Peter Dinklage (whom I love) playing Cyrano, but then I saw it was a musical, which sort of threw me off. This is weird since I do enjoy musicals, but I watched one song, can't remember which, on youtube, and decided to forgo it.
I could change my mind in the future on it. When you see it, let me know what you thought. It might convince me to give it a shot.

[cricket]

I haven't seen Roxanne since it came out but I liked it quite a bit back then.

[edarsenal]

[B]Alphaville (1965) - I've only seen a couple of Godard films and didn't like either of them, but this has always looked fascinating, so I'm intrigued to see it.
I've had a similar experience with Goddard but I've been VERY curious to see this one so quite intrigued with what you think.
Mrs. Miniver (1942) - I know the name, but that's about it. Determined to watch all the Oscar winners, though, so good pick.
Saw this earlier this year and fell in love with Greer Garson's portrayal. I believe you may too.
Nightmare Alley (1947) - I think this is the one I'm most excited about. I've seen the recent remake but never seen this version.
Curious to see how you react having seen the grittier (uncensored?) remake first.
I was VERY impressed with the remake and consider the original an excellent film.

[edarsenal]

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
A young boy and his little sister struggle to survive in Japan during World War II.
Animation is usually a risky choice for me, however sometimes I've loved them. I have wanted to see this one, so + for that.
Even odds choice.
A true heartbreaker of a film but in such a beautiful way. I had hesitated for so long due to the sadness factor but was very happy to finally see it. I hope you enjoy this one.

Raising Arizona (1987)
When a childless couple of an ex-con and an ex-cop decide to help themselves to one of another family's quintuplets, their lives become more complicated than they anticipated.
I was hoping this one would be picked for me. I think people have avoided well known films as you might guess I avoided them, truth is I just never got around to them.
[FONT=Arial Narrow][B]High expectation choice.
Glad to see a Coen film that was lacking from your viewing is being rectified.

As earlier remarked there are my nom and two previously attempted noms picked by others in your list I am very curious about and since you want such things mentioned, I haven't commented on the two. Or have I?? ::evil laughter::

[Citizen Rules]

I was sos-so about Roxanne when it came out and the few times I re-watched it. Though a lot of that had to do with my love for Jose Ferrer's 1953's Cyrano de Bergerac, which until a year ago was the one and only version I loved until seeing Gerard Depardieu's 1990 version...Big fan of Jose Ferrer though I haven't seen many of his films. He has this commanding screen presences with that voice that projects like a trained stage actor. I'd like to see his Cyrano de Bergerac sometime.

...
That little double-shot happened a few times with several of you. Except for a triple shot for @Citizen Rules (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=84637) where the first two were already taken, so along with them, I'm excited to see what he thinks of my nom.Hmm, now I'm extra curious as to what you chose for me. I'm going to guess these might have been your 3 choices (but keep it secret:cool: I don't want to know until the reveal)

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
The Madness of King George (1994)
T-Men (1947)

[Citizen Rules]

Raising Arizona...Glad to see a Coen film that was lacking from your viewing is being rectified. Believe it or not I didn't know that was a Coen film until I read your post. I like the Coen films for the most part.

As earlier remarked there are my nom and two previously attempted noms picked by others in your list I am very curious about and since you want such things mentioned, I haven't commented on the two. Or have I?? ::evil laughter:::D

[edarsenal]

Big fan of Jose Ferrer though I haven't seen many of his films. He has this commanding screen presences with that voice that projects like a trained stage actor. I'd like to see his Cyrano de Bergerac sometime.

Hmm, now I'm extra curious as to what you chose for me. I'm going to guess these might have been your 3 choices (but keep it secret:cool: I don't want to know until the reveal)

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
The Madness of King George (1994)
T-Men (1947)
I'm the same with Ferrer. Haven't seen anything beyond his amazing rendition of Cyrano and The Emporer in Dune. Though recently, I saw him in an incredible film Ship of Fools (1965), playing a German Nationalist.

To keep things hush-hush, I will let you know AFTER the reveal if you got any of the three choices right. ;)

[Citizen Rules]

I'm the same with Ferrer. Haven't seen anything beyond his amazing rendition of Cyrano and The Emporer in Dune. Though recently, I saw him in an incredible film Ship of Fools (1965), playing a German Nationalist.

To keep things hush-hush, I will let you know AFTER the reveal if you got any of the three choices right. ;)Also been meaning to rewatch Ship of Fools as I was exhausted when I last seen it some 10 years plus. I actually fall asleep during the movie as I was so tired. Though I'm probably more tired today having only slept 4 hours:eek: Ugh, back to work.

[edarsenal]

Also been meaning to rewatch Ship of Fools as I was exhausted when I last seen it some 10 years plus. I actually fall asleep during the movie as I was so tired. Though I'm probably more tired today having only slept 4 hours:eek: Ugh, back to work.
It's one I'm seriously considering for a General HoF.
Totally get the tired scenario. Switched to a day job from evenings this year and NEVER can get to be early enough to get a substantial amount of sleep. lol

[Citizen Rules]

...Switched to a day job from evenings this year and NEVER can get to be early enough to get a substantial amount of sleep. lolYou know what kept me up last night? My movie choices. I was so excited to find out what they were that I started reading about them right before bed...and kept thinking about them and thinking and thinking! Plus it was hot and humid (no AC) and I jumped off the no-caffeine band wagon...so it took me a long time to get to sleep. Then I got up at 5 am, ugh.

[CosmicRunaway]

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Predestination (2014)
Directed by: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook, Noah Taylor

Predestination captured my attention right from its opening shots. They were so purposefully framed that I knew paying attention to small details throughout the film would reveal information that a casual viewer might initially miss. I pieced together almost every aspect of the story's “twists” quite early on, but that didn't negatively affect my enjoyment of the film in any way. Instead, I appreciated how well the film makers laid out the groundwork for those major reveals.

The visual style, atmosphere, and tone of the film all worked really well for me. Even without the aforementioned clues for attentive audiences, I would've praised the film's cinematography. The Unmarried Mother's story was rather compelling, and the performances by Ethan Hawke and Sarah Snook were quite captivating. I'm not sure why, but I keep forgetting how much I like Ethan Hawke as an actor until I see him on screen again.

Based on the posters I saw before hand, and the brief “action thriller” description I had read, I expected a much different film than the thought-provoking drama Predestination delivered. So ultimately, the biggest twist for me was that it wasn't an action film at all, and I'm perfectly happy with that. If I could change anything, I wish I didn't know the film's title before I saw it, as it does remove some of the initial mystery, but that's practically impossible to do these days.

[Hey Fredrick]

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Guess what I watched? Will have something written up later, maybe tomorrow, but I will say it was pretty good.

[seanc]

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Silver Streak:

Been looking forward to this one. Even the movies I haven’t loved with Wilder and Pryor have been entertaining. I really think they are great together. This was an amusing movie but I was pretty disappointed how long it was before Pryor showed up. Even then he was in it a ton. Them together was definitely the highlight for me. Although I was never bored. I like tge train setting and the chemistry between Wilder and Clayburgh was good. As much as I said about Pryor, the funniest sequence for me was at the farm. I really enjoyed that. Overall not too shabby.

[CosmicRunaway]

I rewatched Silver Streak a few years back during a Gene Wilder marathon I had with my room mates, but for some reason I still don't remember much about it. It's strange, because I can recall Wilder and Pryor's other films together really well.

[seanc]

I rewatched Silver Streak a few years back during a Gene Wilder marathon I had with my room mates, but for some reason I still don't remember much about it. It's strange, because I can recall Wilder and Pryor's other films together really well.

I loved See No Evil as a teen but haven’t watched it in years. I really need to rewatch.

[Citizen Rules]

Predestination (2014)
Based on the posters I saw before hand, and the brief “action thriller” description I had read, I expected a much different film than the thought-provoking drama Predestination delivered. So ultimately, the biggest twist for me was that it wasn't an action film at all, and I'm perfectly happy with that.

Gbgoodies recommended Predestination to me a few years ago and I had the same reaction: At first I thought it was going to be a sci-fi action film during the opening scene. I'm not usually a fan of action films, but then like you said it changed into a more thought provoking sci fi and I liked it. I should watch it again as it's been awhile.



Silver Streak:
I've not seen Silver Streak yet but I'll probably get around to it. Last night I did see Gene Wilder in The Little Prince (1974), Wilder was real good in that as you might expect. I did see See No Evil, Hear No Evil in the PRV Comedy Edition...Link to my review (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2289335#post2289335)

[cricket]

I think it was the first Personal Rec when Suspect picked Predestination for me. I was skeptical since I'm not really a Sci-Fi fan, but I enjoyed the heck out of it and it placed near the top of my ballot.

Sean watching his 2 comedies right off the bat. Yearning for laughs or just getting them out of the way? I'm big on Pryor and Wilder but never been a Silver Streak fan. More of a Stir Crazy type of guy myself.

[Citizen Rules]

Think I'll watch one of mine tonight, but which will I chose???

[cricket]

Think I'll watch one of mine in the morning, but which will I choose???

[Citizen Rules]

Think I'll watch one of mine in the morning, but which will I choose???Probably not the one I'm choosing;)

[seanc]

Sean watching his 2 comedies right off the bat. Yearning for laughs or just getting them out of the way? I'm big on Pryor and Wilder but never been a Silver Streak fan. More of a Stir Crazy type of guy myself.

Starting with Roxanne was an access thing. It’s leaving Tubi and I’m a cheap bastard. I did think about the comedy thing when I started Silver Streak, but it was just coincidence l.

[edarsenal]

You know what kept me up last night? My movie choices. I was so excited to find out what they were that I started reading about them right before bed...and kept thinking about them and thinking and thinking! Plus it was hot and humid (no AC) and I jumped off the no-caffeine band wagon...so it took me a long time to get to sleep. Then I got up at 5 am, ugh.

Oh what we do for love? LOL
the same and thank god I did NOT have to get up. So happy not to work weekends at my new job.

[cricket]

I had Roxanne marked as a possibility for CR, but I'd rather him squirm than laugh.

[Siddon]

Curious to see how you react having seen the grittier (uncensored?) remake first.
I was VERY impressed with the remake and consider the original an excellent film.


Yeah I watched them both during the same week both films were impressive but I'd give the edge to the remake for going in darker areas.

[edarsenal]

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Predestination (2014)
Directed by: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook, Noah Taylor

Predestination captured my attention right from its opening shots. They were so purposefully framed that I knew paying attention to small details throughout the film would reveal information that a casual viewer might initially miss. I pieced together almost every aspect of the story's “twists” quite early on, but that didn't negatively affect my enjoyment of the film in any way. Instead, I appreciated how well the film makers laid out the groundwork for those major reveals.

The visual style, atmosphere, and tone of the film all worked really well for me. Even without the aforementioned clues for attentive audiences, I would've praised the film's cinematography. The Unmarried Mother's story was rather compelling, and the performances by Ethan Hawke and Sarah Snook were quite captivating. I'm not sure why, but I keep forgetting how much I like Ethan Hawke as an actor until I see him on screen again.

Based on the posters I saw before hand, and the brief “action thriller” description I had read, I expected a much different film than the thought-provoking drama Predestination delivered. So ultimately, the biggest twist for me was that it wasn't an action film at all, and I'm perfectly happy with that. If I could change anything, I wish I didn't know the film's title before I saw it, as it does remove some of the initial mystery, but that's practically impossible to do these days.




Quite the similar experience and all those delightful clues to such a grandiose scheme. So very happy to hear you enjoyed this. Snook was, very much, "quite captivating." I was beyond involved; I was engulfed. lol. It was wonderful.
And yeah, same way with Hawke. I forget, then I watch him and, Oh, yeah, this guy is good. I like him!

[edarsenal]

Yeah I watched them both during the same week both films were impressive but I'd give the edge to the remake for going in darker areas.

I do concur. I am an admitted de Torro fanboy, but I did love his imaginings and the opportunity to delve a little deeper. Some of it reminded me of the HBO series Carnivale (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319969/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0). (Still, a hold grudge against HBO for shutting it down after Season Two, and F@CK was it good!)

[Thief]

8 1/2 (1963)
Annihilation (2018)
City Lights (1931)
Come and See (1985)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
In the Mood for Love (2000)
Magnolia (1999)
Marathon Man (1976)
The Lives of Others (2006)
Red Beard (1965)
Samurai Rebellion (1967)
Sansho the Bailiff (1954)


Knocked it out of The park guys!

Surprised there isn’t any horror, docs, westerns and animated films but that’s ok. *Love the selection as is. *

I've seen almost all of these and love most of them. Look forward to your thoughts!

[Thief]

I did not look any of these up yet.

The Age of Innocence (1993)
Think this is a historical pic, which isn't my thing, but I also believe it's Scorsese, which is definitely my thing. I believe it's on the Ebert list.

The Ballad of Narayama (1983)
I saw an older movie by the same title and didn't like it, but I think this is the same director as Vengeance is Mine and Black Rain, 2 movies I loved. I think Ebert list?

Chop Shop (2007)
Doesn't ring a bell. Documentary list?

CODA (2021)
Know zero about it, never heard of it until I heard it won best picture.

The Draughtman's Contract (1982)
I recognize the title which makes me believe it's about a beer distributor who enters into an unwise agreement. British list?

Life is Sweet (1990)
Neiba picked this for me last time but he dropped out. I think it's the same director as Naked, and I'll guess British list.

Naked Lunch (1991)
I don't always like Cronenberg but I'm always interested. I'd guess 90's list or Cannes.

Nomadland (2020)
I know it won best picture and stars Frances Mcdormand. I assume she roams the country smoking dope and getting laid.

The Servant (1963)
I think this is on the British list but I know nothing about it.

The Square (2017)
Don't know what it's about. Think it's Iranian or Saudi Arabian? Cannes list?

Tank Girl (1995)
I know this is on the female directors list. I always assumed it was goofy but obviously it has fans and another member picked it as second choice for me.

Tsotsi (2005)
Know nothing about it. Cannes list?

The only ones I've seen from your bunch are CODA and Nomadland, but I liked them a lot. I think you'll enjoy them.

[Thief]

Akira (1988) - First time this has ever happened but was kinda hoping this one would get recommended. Been watch-listed for a decade or so.

Amour (2012) - Remember when this was released. Wanted to see it but it disappeared from my radar pretty quick.

Autumn Sonata (1978) - Started it a few years ago but didn't finish it.

Departures (2008) - Never heard of it but it sounds like I'm either going to REALLY like it or not.

Fail-Safe (1964) - Never heard of it - looks good

Five Easy Pieces (1970) -Can't believe I haven't seen this yet. It's about time.

The Hidden Fortress (1958) - Already on my HBO watch list

Moonlight (2016) - Just one of them BP winners I never got around to watching. Have to admit that the BP winners I have seen from the last decade or so have been pretty eh. But a couple have been excellent as well

The Red Shoes (1948) - Never heard of it. Is it the prequel to The Red Violin?

Sweet Smell of Success (1957) - Heard of it but know nothing about it.

The Wages of Fear (1953) - Never heard of it

The Wild Bunch (1969) - Started it awhile back but never finished it. Don't remember why. I've been waiting for somebody to pick this for me since the days of PRHoF number one.


Nice selection and it looks like I'll be able to stream them all except for The Wild Bunch, which I couldn't find,but we have months for it to show up someplace.

This is one of my favorite bunches on the strength of Five Easy Pieces (which I just saw a couple of months ago), Moonlight (which I consider to be the best film of the 2010s), and Sweet Smell of Success (which is on my Noir Top 3, and a favorite film overall). Look forward to your thoughts.

Another note: as part of my monthly challenge, I will also be watching Amour, which I've been avoiding like the plague, so... guess we'll share reviews :laugh:

[Thief]

Pretty amazing list across the board for all. Great noms all!

All That Jazz (1979) Ever since getting Cabaret Recommended in one of these, this has been a Must See!

Another Round (2020) Another opportunity to enjoy Mads Mikkelsen.

Belle De Jour (1967) Ahhh, Catherine Deneuve! I've bounced back and forth on whether or not to see this and knew it would take a push for it to happen. So thanks for the push.

Brief Encounter (1945) I've seen a few Trevor Howard, and this looks pretty worthwhile with some great cinematography from the trailer.

In the Heat of the Night (1967) A long time Must See and never seem to. THANK YOU.

The Iron Giant (1999) When it came out, I never thought to bother with it. Heard a lot of love for it through MoFos and seriously thought about trying it out. So, another Thank You.

The King of Kong (2007) Looks like a very fun Doc to check out.

Paris, Texas (1984) A Must See that I never directly sought out.

Peeping Tom (1960) Heard a few messed-up things about this one that kept me away. Time to dive in.

The River (1951) Curious about this one

Secrets & Lies (1996) A Mike Leigh film. Looks intriguing, good cast.

The Trial (1962) This is looking very much like a Hidden Gem. Pretty fascinated by the set-up with Anthony Perkins as the lead.

Pretty excited about this. NO IDEA what to watch first. lol

This is another of my favorite bunches... I happened to see In the Heat of the Night a couple of days before the whole George Floyd incident and it certainly hit differently. Also, King of Kong is one of my favorite documentaries. Finally, Peeping Tom is a masterpiece. I certainly look forward to your thoughts on it.

[Thief]

I'm excited about this bunch - there's some great noms in there for sure, and a few films that I've never heard of before that I'm intrigued by.

Dances with Wolves (1990) - Have this on DVD and have been meaning to watch it for ages - so now I've got the impetus. Good pick - it's not a Criterion, but that matters little when it's a film that's been in my sights.

Dead Man (1995) - I really like Jim Jarmusch, but I haven't seen this yet. Knowing how I react to his films, this will rate highly.

Double Indemnity (1944) - I bought the Criterion online, blind, just last week so this is one I would have been watching in the next few weeks (when it arrives) - obviously that's a good selection.

Forbidden Planet (1956) - Here's an interesting, well-known science fiction film I haven't seen - all I now is Leslie Nielson is in it. And (*remembers the Rocky Horror Show Song*) Anne Francis - yeah.

Laura (1944) - A complete and utter mystery to me.

Make Way for Tomorrow (1937) - Another complete and utter mystery to me - but it's on Criterion, so extra points for that.

Nashville (1975) - I've been wanting to see this film so much, for quite a long time now. It's one my most anticipated non-seen films, so great pick whomever did this one.

Paper Moon (1973) - Yeah, I was talking to a friend the other day about this one - I've only really become aware of it's potential greatness to me over the past 6 months or so - so it's another top nomination.

Pepe Le Moko (1937) - Pepe Le what? But Criterion, so awesome.

Strange Days (1995) - Oooh - never heard of it. I'll bring this one up with my Ralph Fiennes obsessed ex, and see what she says about it.

Videodrome (1983) - Great one. I really should have seen this by now - a huge oversight not to have, and I've been meaning to.

The Wicker Man (1973) - Would you believe I've seen the wacko remake a few times? I've been meaning to see this as well. I love the story. I know I'll like it.

A couple of great ones here. A nice pair of noirs in Double Indemnity and Laura, but the one I'm more curious to read your thoughts is The Wicker Man. It's a shame you're not walking in blind because of the remake, but I still think this one will pack a punch.

[Thief]

8 1/2 (1963)
Fellini is hit or miss for me. For every La Strada and La Dolce Vita, there has been the occasional Satyricon and I, Clowns. That said, 8 1/2 is one of those films I need to see.

Annihilation (2018)
This is Garland, right? With Natalie Portman as I recall. Have not seen any of his films yet, but I’ve been meaning to.

City Lights (1931)
I mean…It’s Chaplin. Enough said. Highly anticipated.

Come and See (1985)
Very excited for this, as it’s been on my watch list for about 15 years now. About slightly less time than the above 8 1/2.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
I remember when this first came out and I saw it was getting good reviews. Never actively avoided it, but never really went out of my way to seek it out. Might as well watch it finally, right?

In the Mood for Love (2000)
I’m so ready to be sad over this.

Magnolia (1999)
Another film I remember being released in cinemas but I just never got around to it, mostly because Tom Cruise is hit or miss. Still, it is about time I finally finish off PTA filmography.*

Marathon Man (1976)
I was going to watch this soon anyways, since it’s on Prime.

The Lives of Others (2006)
Like Magnolia and Hedwig, it’s a film I’ve been meaning to watch since it’s first release in cinemas.

Red Beard (1965)
Kurosawa has never disappointed me, and there aren’t many directors who I can say that about.

Samurai Rebellion (1967)
Kobayashi, right? I’ve seen his Kwaidan and Harakiri and loved both. I know Ebert held this in high regard as well.

Sansho the Bailiff (1954)
I’ve only seen one Mizoguchi, so far, and that was his 47 Ronin. Enjoyed that, so this will be interesting as well.

As I said before, very strong crop of films.

Another of my favorite bunches... not a lot of uppers, but great ones a'plenty. Mostly looking forward to your thoughts on In the Mood for Love, The Lives of Others, and Sansho the Bailiff (someone gave this one to me in one of the Personal HoF I participated, and I loved it)

[Thief]

Glad to see that no one (so far) seems worried about my pick for them, and that a few of the alternate choices I had ready were actually nominated by other people, meaning I wasn't completely off base with my guesses. As for the films chosen for me:

Being John Malkovich (1999)
As I mentioned during the Comedy Countdown, I had previously avoided this film, but what people said about it in that thread made me really interested in finally checking it out. It did seem like the kind of film I'd be into.

The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
I've heard of the film before, but I'm confident that I have not seen it.

Black Narcissus (1947)
This is a film that whenever I see it come up on the forum, I wonder why I haven't watched it. Then I promptly forget about it until it gets mentioned again. The cycle seemed never-ending, but now it will finally be broken!

Children of Men (2006)
I don't think a single film has been added and removed from my watchlist more than Children of Men. I flip flop between "I should finally watch this" and "I probably won't bother now" very often. What I really needed was a push to watch it, but I never got one...until now.

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)
When this showed up on the recent Horror Countdown, I thought it looked really interesting. Loved the screenshots I saw of it at the time. Haven't watched it yet, but am excited to.

Heathers (1989)
I keep hearing good things about this, but I don't know, maybe it's the poster that keeps putting me off it? I'm not super into "teen" films, but I imagine there's something about this that sets it apart, and who knows, maybe it'll really surprise me?

Mulholland Drive (2001)
I actually have seen this, but I literally remember next to nothing about it. It's up to whoever nominated it if they want to pick something else, but it is something I've been meaning to revisit for awhile, because I couldn't even tell you the basic plot without googling it first.

The Night of the Hunter (1955)
I'm always a little uncertain about which noirs I have or haven't seen, but given how striking the images that come up on a quick search are, I'm pretty sure I'd remember if I had seen this.

The Player (1992)
The name didn't sound familiar, but I've definitely seen one of those posters somewhere before. I read the words "satirical black comedy" and stopped there, since that's all I needed to see to be interested.

Predestination (2014)
I keep getting this title mixed up with another film, and I can't quite figure out what the other film is. It was at least a couple years older, it starred a woman, and I think the poster was mainly white, perhaps with a tree in the background. I keep thinking this is that film, then getting surprised when Ethan Hawke appears in the google search. The plot of this does sound like something I'd really enjoy, but whenever it comes up, instead of adding it to my watch list, I just want to figure out what the hell that other film is.

Ratatouille (2007)
Whenever Miss Vicky brings this film up, I feel like I should check it out, but I never bother. A certain part of Everything Everywhere All At Once made me want to watch it as well, but again, not enough to bother.

The Seventh Seal (1957)
This is another film that I've been meaning to watch for what feels like forever, but keep putting off and/or forgetting to. Happy to have the push to finally watch it.

Mulholland Drive is one of my favorite films. You say you've seen it, but a rewatch will certainly put it in perspective. And speaking of rewatches, Children of Men was one I saw and didn't care the first time around, but that really improved on a rewatch for me. I love it now.

[Thief]

I'm happy to be at a site like MoFo where a group of people can work together and do something special like this PR🙂 and I really appreciate everyone putting in the effort to find films. I know it's not easy picking movies for someone who you don't know...Here's my honest reaction.

Army of Shadows (1969)
An account of underground resistance fighters in Nazi-occupied France. +for that synopsis, +for being a French 60s film.
Good choice.

Body Heat (1981)
In the midst of a searing Florida heat wave, a woman persuades her lover, a small-town lawyer, to murder her rich husband.
Not my favorite subject:D But being from 1981 and being more stylish than brutal is a + also + for a younger Kathleen Turner + for William Hurt.
Good choice.

Collateral (2004)
A cab driver finds himself the hostage of an engaging contract killer as he makes his rounds from hit to hit during one night in Los Angeles.
I really dislike watching innocent people being held hostage for the length of the movie when that movie is a R rated crime thriller. I don't generally like modern crime thrillers. But + for Tom Cruise, I like Cruise as I find I can usually relate to him.
Risky choice.

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
A young boy and his little sister struggle to survive in Japan during World War II.
Animation is usually a risky choice for me, however sometimes I've loved them. I have wanted to see this one, so + for that.
Even odds choice.

In Cold Blood (1967)
A young boy and his little sister struggle to survive in Japan during World War II.
I might have seen a documentary about this as I'm aware of the crime and that Truman Capote wrote about it. So interesting for those reasons and for being a 60s film.
Even odds choice.

Magnolia (1999)
An epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of love, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley.
That synopsis works for me! So does being a PTA film and hey it's Tom again. ++ for the lovely Julianne Moore.
High expectation choice.

The Madness of King George (1994)
When King George III goes mad, his Lieutenants try to adjust the rules to run the country without his participation.
I like that synopsis! Bless whoever picked a historical, comedy, pg-13 movie from the 90s, I think my wife will like this one too.
Good choice.

A New Leaf (1971)
When a playboy learns he's broke, he intends to marry a rich woman and - murder her.
Luckily this one is a G rated comedy romance. The early 70s were an interesting time in American film making, so glad to see this one chosen. I like what I read about it.
Good choice.

Raising Arizona (1987)
When a childless couple of an ex-con and an ex-cop decide to help themselves to one of another family's quintuplets, their lives become more complicated than they anticipated.
I was hoping this one would be picked for me. I think people have avoided well known films as you might guess I avoided them, truth is I just never got around to them.
High expectation choice.

Rome, Open City (1945)
During the Nazi occupation of Rome in 1944, the Resistance leader, Giorgio Manfredi, is chased by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a way to escape.
A classic foreign film that I've wanted to see that's a big plus for me.
Good choice.

A Separation (2011)
A married couple are faced with a difficult decision - to improve the life of their child by moving to another country or to stay in Iran and look after a deteriorating parent who has Alzheimer's disease.
Could be interesting, all I know about it is that it once won an HoF.
Outside odds choice.


T-Men (1947)
Film noir from the classic American era.
This is by far the most sure thing choice made for me. You couldn't go wrong by picking an American 40s 50s noir.
Best chance choice.


Have Kleenex ready for Grave of the Fireflies. It's... quite something.

Raising Arizona is another that became a favorite after seeing it a couple of years ago.

[Thief]

3 Women (1977) - This is one of those films where I recognise the title (probably from scrolling through the lists) but know next to nothing about it.
Alphaville (1965) - I've only seen a couple of Godard films and didn't like either of them, but this has always looked fascinating so I'm intrigued to see it.
The American President (1995) - I think I've always, in my mind, confused this with the film Dave, which is also a film about the American President and has a remarkably similar poster/dvd cover/vhs cover (we are talking about the 90s, here). I have seen Dave, but I have not seen this. I've been watching a lot of The West Wing recently, though, so definitely in the mood for it.
The Bridges of Madison County (1995) - I've heard of this, I think it's romantic and probably sad and has Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep in it. It has never made it onto my watchlist but definitely feels like a film I ought to have seen by now.
CODA (2021) - I watched so many of the Oscar nominated movies before the Oscars last year... just not this one, because I don't have Apple TV. I know it's a remake of La Famille Belier.
Mrs. Miniver (1942) - I know the name, but that's about it. Determined to watch all the Oscar winners, though, so good pick.
Nightmare Alley (1947) - I think this is the one I'm most excited about. I've seen the recent remake but never seen this version.
Nights of Cabiria (1957) - Another movie I always got confused with a different movie (La Strada).
The Quiet Man (1952) - I saw quite a bit of discussion about this on another thread where people were recommending it, so I'm glad this was picked.
Raw (2016) - saw a lot of buzz about this when it came out and always meant to see it. It's just that horror never quite finds its way to the top of the watchlist...
The Scarlet Empress (1934) - I know this is Marlene Dietrich. I have to say I'm quite happy with the range of decades I've got to watch.
Titane (2021) - I've seen this on lists of best films from last year but I don't really know anything about it apart from that it's directed by the same person as Raw.

Look forward to your thoughts on Raw. It was so not like what I was expecting.

[Thief]

Naturally my list is the one that always sticks out...lets run through the blind noms.:D

Body and Soul (1947)
- This was done by one of the blacklisted writers, this is one of those if it was on TV I would have seen it but I never see it on TV.

Brother's Keeper (1992)
- Always stuck out in the Video Store but I never pulled the trigger to check it out. The Paradise Lost documentaries are masterpieces and this is their first work.This might be a contender for the win

Caged (1950)
- John Cromwell(James Cromwell's father) was a prolific filmmaker who I don't think I've ever seen any of his work. Agnes Moorehead is a favorite of mine from this generation so optimistic.

Cry of the City (1948)
- Oneof two Siodmark filmsman on the run noirs are always hit or miss. This one looks a little midrange for me.

Diary of a Lost Girl (1929)
- I might have seen this one but I'm not sure I did watch a Brooks documentary so I could be aware of this film without having ever watched it.

Ida (2013)
-Pawlikowski this is a big risk, I tried watching this one and kept putting me to sleep so now I have motivation to dissect it.

It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012)
- Part of why I push for noirs and documentaries is because I was overtaken with animated films in a previous one of these. This is one of those stylistic films that's I'm either going to love to loathe it.

Little Caesar (1931)
-I can't believe they made a documentary about the pizza place. Edward G Robinson is one of those actors I always have difficulty taking seriouslybut high hopes for this one.

Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997)
- Much like Man on a Wire I saw the drama version(Rescue Dawn) first so this might be difficult for me to really engage in.

Man of the West (1958)
-When you can't get John Ford you get Anthony Mann...I do like Cinemascope films if I have to watch a Western I like it to be pretty.

A Prairie Home Companion (2006)
- I actively avoid Altman films because they are so hit and miss for me. Short run time and solid reviews helps but this might be the last place one.

The Suspect (1944)
- Charles Laughton is a favorite actor of mine and this is Laughton at the height of his powers so this might be a contender for a top spot.

I've only seen Ida and Man of the West from this bunch, but I love both. The latter made my Top 5 Westerns when I covered the topic on my podcast last month, and Ida? It blew my mind how gorgeously shot it is. I prefer it to Cold War, although they're both great.

[edarsenal]

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In the Heat of the Night (1967)

Gillespie: You look at bodies all the time in Philadelphia. Why can't you look at this one?
Tibbs: Why can't you look at it for yourself?
Gillespie: Because I'm not an expert. OFFICER!

"They called me MISTER TIBBS." Testify!!

What a thoroughly enjoyable cinematic experience for my first watch.
Two giants, Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger are at the top of their game and acting in this small Mississippi town, Sparta.
LOOVED the locale shots of this, well, Tough Guy Buddy Cop film, lol, But it is not a knock against this terse, realistic detective tale immersed in volatile Southern Racism of the time.
Poitier plays an astute Homicide detective from Philadelphia waiting for a train, arrested by Warren Oates' Sam Wood for the murder of a significant investor in the town. When Tibbs' credentials and innocence are confirmed, Rod Steiger's dead-on portrayal of Sheriff Gillespie reluctantly takes a dangerous but necessary road of getting his assistance when his surefire guilty suspects are proven innocent by Tibbs' detective skills.
Along with several pleasant surprises in secondary roles, Lee Grant did a formidable job as the victim's strong-willed widow.

THANK YOU to whoever chose this!!

[Wyldesyde19]

I almost picked this for you before switching to something else, Ed

[edarsenal]

I almost picked this for you before switching to something else, Ed
I'd try to guess, but I'm horrible at that. Don't know why but I keep thinking Belle de Jour.
Have you seen ITHOTN?

[edarsenal]

It's been a while since seeing Silver Streak, the genesis of the Wilder/Pryor pairing. Enjoyed this a lot in my youth. Like cricket, my favorite is Stir Crazy.

[Wyldesyde19]

I'd try to guess, but I'm horrible at that. Don't know why but I keep thinking Belle de Jour.
Have you seen ITHOTN?

I have. It’s really good, despite Steiger’s tendency to overact at times in it. The story still resonates today.

And no, not Belle Do Jour

[CosmicRunaway]

Mulholland Drive is one of my favorite films. You say you've seen it, but a rewatch will certainly put it in perspective.
Mulholland Drive got swapped out for CODA after, but I'll rewatch it at some point, maybe once I've finished with my other picks.

[cricket]

When going through Ed's lists, In the Heat of the Night was the first I came to that really stood out. It's a good one, think it made my 60's ballot.

[Allaby]

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In the Heat of the Night (1967)

Gillespie: You look at bodies all the time in Philadelphia. Why can't you look at this one?
Tibbs: Why can't you look at it for yourself?
Gillespie: Because I'm not an expert. OFFICER!

"They called me MISTER TIBBS." Testify!!

What a thoroughly enjoyable cinematic experience for my first watch.
Two giants, Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger are at the top of their game and acting in this small Mississippi town, Sparta.
LOOVED the locale shots of this, well, Tough Guy Buddy Cop film, lol, But it is not a knock against this terse, realistic detective tale immersed in volatile Southern Racism of the time.
Poitier plays an astute Homicide detective from Philadelphia waiting for a train, arrested by Warren Oates' Sam Wood for the murder of a significant investor in the town. When Tibbs' credentials and innocence are confirmed, Rod Steiger's dead-on portrayal of Sheriff Gillespie reluctantly takes a dangerous but necessary road of getting his assistance when his surefire guilty suspects are proven innocent by Tibbs' detective skills.
Along with several pleasant surprises in secondary roles, Lee Grant did a formidable job as the victim's strong-willed widow.

THANK YOU to whoever chose this!!

I confess it was me! You're welcome, glad you enjoy it. In the Heat of the Night is an excellent film and in my all time top 200.

[cricket]

Tsotsi (2005)

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Tsotsi is the name the lead character goes by which means thug where the film takes place in Johannesburg. Him and his crew commit violent crime to get by, and because it seems they know no other way. After one of these crimes, Tsotsi ends up caring for a victim's baby which leads to a change within him. I believe he sees the innocence in the baby and contemplates what led him on the path that he's on.

Tsotsi won the Oscar for best foreign language film, and if anything didn't quite suit my taste, it was how polished the film was. It looks and sounds a lot like a Hollywood film. In reality this is a compliment; it's just that I prefer films like this to be a little more dirty. It's quality all the way around and features a standout performance from Presley Chweneyagae in the lead role. It's powerful and moving, and even though I don't quite view it as a new favorite, it would make a good general HoF nomination. I think just about anyone could take something positive from it.

Even though it plays out in a fairly standard way, I do think there are interesting questions that it raises. Is it fair to question a person's morality when they have no concept of what it is? I see most people who do bad things to be victims themselves, but surely there's a limit to what one can do and still deserve forgiveness and compassion. I think it's a very complicated thing that has no easy answers. A very good movie and nomination.

3.5+

[edarsenal]

I have. It’s really good, despite Steiger’s tendency to overact at times in it. The story still resonates today.

And no, not Belle Do Jour

Steiger has that tendency to let loose and be bombastic though its those nuances of such characters that always engage me. Especially with this one. You see it all play out even when he hides his cards to other characters.

[edarsenal]

I confess it was me! You're welcome, glad you enjoy it. In the Heat of the Night is an excellent film and in my all time top 200.
THANK YOU!!
This is right up there like when you nominated Born Yesterday.
Excellent call.

[Hey Fredrick]

I'm curious as to who picked Santa Sangre for me and why.

I don't know but whoever did should have their head checked.

It was me

[Allaby]

I don't know but whoever did should have their head checked.

It was me

Good pick. A risky choice, but it worked.

[Hey Fredrick]

Tsotsi (2005)

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Tsotsi is the name the lead character goes by which means thug where the film takes place in Johannesburg. Him and his crew commit violent crime to get by, and because it seems they know no other way. After one of these crimes, Tsotsi ends up caring for a victim's baby which leads to a change within him. I believe he sees the innocence in the baby and contemplates what led him on the path that he's on.

Tsotsi won the Oscar for best foreign language film, and if anything didn't quite suit my taste, it was how polished the film was. It looks and sounds a lot like a Hollywood film. In reality this is a compliment; it's just that I prefer films like this to be a little more dirty. It's quality all the way around and features a standout performance from Presley Chweneyagae in the lead role. It's powerful and moving, and even though I don't quite view it as a new favorite, it would make a good general HoF nomination. I think just about anyone could take something positive from it.

Even though it plays out in a fairly standard way, I do think there are interesting questions that it raises. Is it fair to question a person's morality when they have no concept of what it is? I see most people who do bad things to be victims themselves, but surely there's a limit to what one can do and still deserve forgiveness and compassion. I think it's a very complicated thing that has no easy answers. A very good movie and nomination.

rating_3_5+





I hate doing blind noms so Tsotsi it was. I was going to try The Terrorist again but didn't. So there's that. I get what you mean about it being a clean looking film and I also like my gritty films gritty but it's not something that I even thought about while watching this. There were a couple things I may have had a little quibble with, very LITTLE, but by the time the final scene was finished it had won me over. I enjoyed the transformation of Tsotsi. I usually am not a fan of flashbacks but the couple they used here to show how Tsotsi became Tsotsi were pretty heartbreaking/powerful. I had it at rating_4_5