BlueLion's Top 50

A terrific film-noir that without a doubt has withstood the test of time, which I feel isn't something that can be said about a lot of films of this genre. Double Indemnity is full of noir trademarks but also has elements of a Hitchcockian thriller, which makes it highly exciting and atmospheric. It has great acting and dialog, outstanding photography, and it's expertly directed, as is to be expected from Billy Wilder. Double Indemnity is one of those films that far exceeded my expectations, and it's just a joy to watch.

Rear Window is my favorite Hitch.

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Rear Window is my second favorite Hitchcock film and Double Indemnity is a fantastic film noir. Both are on my top 101 list.

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Cobpyth's Movie Log ~ 2019

Two more great flicks.

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Fear and Loathing in MoFo... The Gunslinger 45's Top 50 Favorite Films

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Rear Window is sometimes my favorite movie of all-time.

Double Indemnity is a fantastic noir.

LOVIN this list!!!!

There's very few movies better than Blue Velvet and Rear window

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Love Blue Velvet and Rear Window. I think I love Double Indemnity but it's been too long. I've been trying to get my wife to watch that other trilogy but no luck yet.

I got the chance to re watch Rear Window at the cinema the other day, and whilst there's still a few Hitchcock films I would place ahead of it, I thought it was a lot better than I remember, even though I already thought it was great. What striked me was just how funny it was, lots of laughs throughout the whole cinema, love Hitchcock's sense of humour.

Double Indemnity is great too

Brilliant list so far BlueLion. The pressure is on after having such high quality films already.

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Too weird to live, and too rare to die.

This dark and surreal film about a playwright struggling with writer's block in 1940s Hollywood is without a doubt one of the Coens' best films, and they have never made anything quite as weird and ambiguous as this film. It's darkly funny and it's filled with symbolism, and at the same time it's quite depressing and disturbing. I love the dark atmosphere that is present throughout, and the ending in particular is one of my favorite endings in any film.

While I cannot say that it's one of those films that I truly loved immediately after I watched it, it is undoubtedly a true work of art. Considered by many to be Tarkovsky's greatest achievement, Stalker is unlike anything I've seen. It's a meditative journey with incredible visuals and a hypnotic atmosphere, which is what makes it so unique. It is not easy to explain in words what it all means, but it's such a complex and profound film about philosophy and faith, that after only one viewing, I'm sure I have barely scratched the surface.

I adore Stalker! Was an instant favorite after I saw it! The mood, atmosphere and imagery are amazing! Excellent choice!

This list has really gone up a level now. Good stuff, BL. I'm guessing this'll be my favourite part of your list.

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5-time MoFo Award winner.

Barton Fink is another one from my list and Stalker is also a film I really respect!

Barton Fink is the 2nd best Coen Bro's behind Lebowski. Stalker was good although i need to watch again.

Barton Fink and Stalker are great films. I'm not too surprised that you like the latter and its one that you have come to appreciate more since viewing, I think it's very similar thematically to The Wizard of Oz.

Love Barton Fink one of my favorite Coen Brother films, Stalker is is a decent film.

I liked Stalker, which is no slight considering that it's not at all the kind of movie I normally like.

Barton Fink is on my watchlist.

I really don't know why I haven't seen Barton Fink yet.

Stalker I have seen, and I was mesmerized by it the whole time. The imagery in The Zone in particular mesmerized me.