7th’s top 101 Movies
Well I decided to join the top 100 movie list club here on MOFO and make one of my own. I figured just to be different I would do 101. I have also decided to watch the film I have placed on my list ( if I have not seen it in the last year or so) just before commenting on it. That way it is fresh in my mind. I know this makes for a slow listing of my favs, but hey who is in a hurry? Making this list kind of reminds me of picking a favorite food (hmmm maybe that list will be next). A person’s mood and even the time of day seem to highlight or take away from a movies appeal. Some films however are good almost anytime, a bit like pancakes: they are great either for breakfast or a midnight snack. I welcome criticism and praise and everything in between, but please remember that these are my pancakes and although I do like to share please to not take more than you can eat.
101.
Stand By Me ~ 1986
Directed by Rob Reiner
I was around twenty years old when I first saw this wonderful coming of age film. I was a new father and I was soon to join the Army. The reason I mention these things is I knew that I was leaving my childhood behind. Day by day I was turning into an adult and it was scary. At that time, this story took me back a few short years when the days of summer lasted forever and some of the friends you made were friends for life, even if you did lose touch with all of them. I identified with the young boys, I laughed and I cried with them. Today: I see myself as the narrator, the guy who remembers his childhood, the good and the bad and misses it. Dreyfuss is an excellent storyteller in this movie and he has a wonderful way of looking like he actually is remembering the past. The way this film feels like the book is amazing, I could close my eyes and just listen and still enjoy this adventure.
Based on the Short story “The Body” by Stephen King the movie starts out with four young boys Gordie (Wil Wheaton), Chris (River Phoenix), Teddy (Corey Feldman), and Vern (Jerry O’Connell) embarking on an adventure to see a dead body. As macabre as that sounds it is an enlightening quest. Although still very young most of the kids for one reason or another find themselves thrust into becoming independent from their families and other adults. Most of the characters who are adults are just plain ******** and their screen time is thankfully short. Even the Bullies are too young for me to see as adults. Ironically the only adult (albeit still young) character that seemed to even give a damn was Gordie’s brother played by John Cusack and that was during an early scene which was a memory of a memory. It does not matter if they are running from trains and dogs or calling each other obnoxious names or arguing about who does what - they are friends and always will be. A wonderful film with excellent acting from the teenage cast and a great soundtrack to help you experience the era.
Directed by Rob Reiner
Watching tonight 2/4/08
I was around twenty years old when I first saw this wonderful coming of age film. I was a new father and I was soon to join the Army. The reason I mention these things is I knew that I was leaving my childhood behind. Day by day I was turning into an adult and it was scary. At that time, this story took me back a few short years when the days of summer lasted forever and some of the friends you made were friends for life, even if you did lose touch with all of them. I identified with the young boys, I laughed and I cried with them. Today: I see myself as the narrator, the guy who remembers his childhood, the good and the bad and misses it. Dreyfuss is an excellent storyteller in this movie and he has a wonderful way of looking like he actually is remembering the past. The way this film feels like the book is amazing, I could close my eyes and just listen and still enjoy this adventure.
Based on the Short story “The Body” by Stephen King the movie starts out with four young boys Gordie (Wil Wheaton), Chris (River Phoenix), Teddy (Corey Feldman), and Vern (Jerry O’Connell) embarking on an adventure to see a dead body. As macabre as that sounds it is an enlightening quest. Although still very young most of the kids for one reason or another find themselves thrust into becoming independent from their families and other adults. Most of the characters who are adults are just plain ******** and their screen time is thankfully short. Even the Bullies are too young for me to see as adults. Ironically the only adult (albeit still young) character that seemed to even give a damn was Gordie’s brother played by John Cusack and that was during an early scene which was a memory of a memory. It does not matter if they are running from trains and dogs or calling each other obnoxious names or arguing about who does what - they are friends and always will be. A wonderful film with excellent acting from the teenage cast and a great soundtrack to help you experience the era.
Next
100.
Paper Moon ~ 1973
Directed by Peter Bogdanovich
Will watch this weekend
100.
Paper Moon ~ 1973
Directed by Peter Bogdanovich
Will watch this weekend
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Last edited by 7thson; 01-05-08 at 12:03 AM.