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100 Favourites From The Future: Rewired
100. The New Centurions (Richard Fleischer 1972)100 Favourites From The Future: Rewired
It's been over four years since I originally created this thread (hastily I might add). During that time I've re-watched lots of movies from my youth and discovered a few new ones. Hence I decided it was time to update my list with what I consider to be a true collection of favourites. An unfortunate byproduct is that many member replies now appear out of context considering some movies are no longer included.
Nevertheless: if you are looking at this page for the first time, or simply revisiting then I hope you enjoy it...
Nevertheless: if you are looking at this page for the first time, or simply revisiting then I hope you enjoy it...
99. (Tie) Planet of the Vampires (Mario Bava 1965)
Astronauts land on an alien planet and encounter strange spirit like aliens, who invade their bodies turning them into vampires. This film was way ahead of it's time and undoubtedly influenced the likes of 'Alien'. It's really atmospheric, has cool costume design, and garish colour saturated visuals, a must for genre fans. Bava was the man, I love it!
Galaxy of Terror (Bruce D. Clark 1981)
Whaaat!? I hear you cry...yes this is one of my guilty pleasures.
A group of astronauts search for survivors of an ill fated mission to the planet Organthus. Once there they encounter their worst nightmares made flesh and a strange pyramid structure emitting sinister energy. It may be cheap and badly edited, but it's got a really weird atmosphere, and the production design is very inventive (largely thanks to a young James Cameron). Plus the B movie cast is to die for, Robert Englund, Sid Haig, Erin moran to name but a few. Lots of inventive splatter and cool settings redeem this for me. Worth seeing just to see Robert Englund fight his double, and Joni from 'Happy Days' head explode. Cult stuff.
98. The Spy Who Loved Me (Lewis Gilbert 1977)
97. The China Syndrome (James Bridges 1979)
96. Das Experiment (Oliver Hirchbiegel 2001)
Utterly compelling story (from the director of 'Downfall') about a group of men who sign up for an experiment in which they simulate a prison environment for two weeks. Half the men take the role of prisoners, whilst the other half become guards. Of course it all goes horribly wrong in spectacular fashion. This was based on a true story, a similar experiment having taken place in the 70's. Brilliantly acted, works as a study of human behavior and how power corrupts, but it's also a very accomplished thriller. Highly recommended.
95. Hardware (Richard Stanley 1990)
On the surface this looks like another rip off of 'The Terminator', but don't be fooled. 'Hardware' has more in common with Donald Cammell's 1977 film 'Demon Seed' than Cameron's hit. Plus it's ultra stylish (I'd put the visuals up there with 'Blade Runner' and 'Brazil'), and has a great soundtrack from the likes of P.I.L. and Ministry. Set in a post nuke dystopia, a scavenger gives some bits of an old robot to his artist girlfriend. Said robot proceeds to tap into her apartments power supply and rebuild itself before going on the rampage. If you like horror Sci-Fi you need to seek this one out it's a gem.
94. Wonder Boys (Curtis Hanson 2000)
Charming comedy with a knockout cast, Michael Douglas (on great form here) Tobey Maguire, Frances McDormand, Robert Downey JR, and Katie Holmes. Douglas plays a pot smoking college lecturer with writers block, who takes troubled star pupil Maguire under his wing with often hilarious results. Brilliantly written, great performances all round, slightly offbeat tale, I absolutely love it.
93. Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (Jim Jarmusch 1999)
A genuine original from the brilliant Jarmusch. Forrest Whittaker (great actor) is the mysterious loner and mafia assassin Ghost Dog. He follows the 'Hagakure' code of the samurai, and the way of Bushido, living with the honor of serving one's master (in this case small time mafia hood Louie played by John Tormey). The film artfully blends Hip Hop culture, ganster movies, and Japanese philosophy. The result is a joy from start to finnish. Highly recommended.
92. The Day Of The Beast (Alex De La Iglesia 1995)
91. The Long Good Friday (John Mackenzie 1980)
Forget all that Guy Ritchie crap, this is one of the best British gangster movies ever made. London crime boss Harold Shand (a brilliant Bob Hoskins) desperately tries to figure out who is systematically wiping out his 'firm'. Set over the course of one day (as the title implies). this is a raw, tense, and hugely entertaining yarn, with good support from the very sexy Helen Mirren, and an early appearance for Pierce Brosnan. Gangster fans need to go out and buy this immediately.
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100 Favourites From The Future: REWIRED
100 Favourites From The Future: REWIRED
Last edited by Used Future; 04-02-13 at 06:29 PM.