Heat is an all time favorite that was very popular in Europe, but not in the US
The Man who would be King
Wild Geese
The Final Option
Perhaps not the best movies of all time, but good ones that a lotta folks may have overlooked.
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Heat is an all time favorite that was very popular in Europe, but not in the US
The Man who would be King
Wild Geese
The Final Option
Perhaps not the best movies of all time, but good ones that a lotta folks may have overlooked.
I'm rather fond of the departed.
Shawshank Redemption!
also love Remember the Titans
Aren't they all. Aren't they all. :fear:Quote:
Originally Posted by Artemis
The Man Who Would Be King is one of the greatest English language adventure films.On the other hand The Wild Geese is basically just Seven Samurai/ The Magnificent Seven with less likable/memorable characters.Quote:
Originally Posted by racerxxv
Also with The Wild Geese I lost all empathy for the protagonists when during the "rescue" they murdered all the guards in their sleep.
I think you have to be able to root for the characters in stuff like this and simply setting the whole thing up as "bad vs. worst" wasn't the best way to proceed.
This dichotomy you display fascinates me, Idol. As far as film and yourself go, which is pretty far, in my ignorant opinion, you're quite clearly a traditionalist in your stance, yet you're perfectly aware (and I don't mean in Google way) of grittier, more uncompromising cinema. I've seen you resistant to new, innovative concepts, while rattling bones about classic/populist films, set in impossible contrast to these newer, transitory myriad styles.Quote:
Originally Posted by IdolEyes787The Man Who Would Be King is one of the greatest English language adventure films.On the other hand The Wild Geese is basically just Seven Samurai/ The Magnificent Seven with less likable/memorable characters.Quote:
Originally Posted by racerxxv
Also with The Wild Geese I lost all empathy for the protagonists when during the "rescue" they murdered all the guards in their sleep.
I think you have to be able to root for the characters in stuff like this and simply setting the whole thing up as "bad vs. worst" wasn't the best way to proceed.
We all know all the stories have been told. They were told before celluloid was a mere viscose liquid twinkle in the daguerreotype's one shutter eye. It's like the alphabet, wouldn't you agree? Where some successions of letters convey more sense than others? Of course there is no more original thought. Just as there are no more original atoms. They just transmute, after time, into something else, more or less offensive, dependent of course, on the viewer, or whatever has previously prejudiced the viewer.
Anyway, to each his own, and I'm perfectly willing to accept that you're only happy watching something wherein at least eighty per cent of the actors therein are deceased. Is that your criteria? Can't recall a recent occurrence where you actually said something positive about the medium you proclaim to love so much. If I'm wrong, which is a considerable probability, please to be accepting my profuse unapologies.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRN-X74VVK4
hey barry normal ^
1. Flash Gordon (1980) is just a great classic funny british 80s Sci-fi film, unlike most star-wars style films ( am i allowed to say star wars?
I Cant wait for flash gordon II. i hope its as good as gremlins II.
Brazil (1985) Directed by Terry Gilliam are both the best films, brazil because its wacky and makes you wonder why he works for c***s?
the angel dream scenes are amazing.
Blade runner- directed by
Ridley Scott, its not quite the same as star wars but Han ford plays a divorced detective in the future, and falls for a young droid instead of a slave princess, and runs after a prostitute who fall through loads of glass windows in slow mo.
Time Bandits - Directed by Terry Gilliam classic 80s brit comedy/action/midget/scifi/myth/timetravel/adventure - fortunately without the unwanted hollywood budget this film wasn't ruined either.
john Cleese is played by the comedian robin hood.
kingpin is a road trip bowling classic of the mid 90s when woody wasn't paid much obviously and he is so funny in this with bill murray from groundhog day, also funny film.
the cable guy is my favourite 90s comedy of his, surprisingly he is almost believably loopy in this one due to the ridiculous stutter
Barton Fink - The Big Lebowski also has a good story watch it twice or whatever can't remember what its all about but its full of great acting scenes.
Fear.And.Loathing.In.Las.Vegas- all of all his films are good anyway. i don't know why
Texas "go get you're brother" chainsaw. greatest of the lowest of the low budget horrors, unforgettably creepy, in a horror this ticks all the boxes except hollywood and $ you want to see it, but its painful to watch.
clockwork orange - OTT disturbing,violent and funny, it fits the category of Ultimate Mindf***
the Shining, is a horror/thriller written by stephen king directed by kubric, by turning the story into a complex headlock of anal kububric headfuckery stephen king didn't get the story either so they also made another documentary called Room 237 explaining what all that symbolism was.
i was 100% more disturbed by the carpets than Jack loosing his sanity.
i didn't say they were my top 10
i like them ok
fuck off
I can't recall an occurrence,recent or otherwise,where I proclaimed a love of cinema. :unsure:Quote:
Originally Posted by chalice
I have however said on numerous occasions that I liked some "recent" movie, some of them even being not so universally praiseworthy( the Dredd remake ironically springs to mind).
Things I don't especially like though and probably never will and have also stated this, are films lacking rootable protagonists or satisfying if not necessarily happy endings or ones that insult their audience.
I'm also not enamoured of cruelty or violence seemingly for violence sake. Hence me not being a fan of certain genres or directors or in the case of '70's,time periods.
Watch Jabberwocky and then try saying that with a straight face.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alien5
I liked django
Yeah well, you're fortunate I can't remember posting any of the above or I might have some searing insight as to what you just said. Reading back, it's pure gobbledegook on my part. And that's how it should be. Where the fuck do you think you are, movie world or something?Quote:
Originally Posted by IdolEyes787I can't recall an occurrence,recent or otherwise,where I proclaimed a love of cinema. :unsure:Quote:
Originally Posted by chalice
I have however said on numerous occasions that I liked some "recent" movie, some of them even being not so universally praiseworthy( the Dredd remake ironically springs to mind).
Things I don't especially like though and probably never will and have also stated this, are films lacking rootable protagonists or satisfying if not necessarily happy endings or ones that insult their audience.
I'm also not enamoured of cruelty or violence seemingly for violence sake. Hence me not being a fan of certain genres or directors or in the case of '70's,time periods.
Also, I heartily recommend Valium tandemed with the vino rouge for posting pish on the internets.
You say that in the past tense. I gather you no longer like it, which means it is no longer your best movie of all time, is it now?Quote:
Originally Posted by trousers
Despite your insistence, I'm not going to rewatch a film from the 90s just to see if I'd still like it. At the least, I'm not doing that sort of thing much these days since I've found that most 80s and 90s films turn into big piles of suck after fermentation. If it was really worthwhile, I'd have watched it again. For this, I am describing The Waterboy.Quote:
Originally Posted by IdolEyes787Good point if you were not also describing The Waterboy.Quote:
Originally Posted by mjmacky
Oh yeah, Art, you will indeed take my big fucking gun, you will take it all the way inside. I'm glad to have you on board with what we'll be calling my penis.Quote:
Originally Posted by Artemis
Well done..... to clarify, you will need a large caliber hand gun in order to be able to use your 'big gun' otherwise I will turn you into a piano accordion. :yup:Quote:
Originally Posted by mjmackyOh yeah, Art, you will indeed take my big fucking gun, you will take it all the way inside. I'm glad to have you on board with what we'll be calling my penis.Quote:
Originally Posted by Artemis
With the exclusion of "Unchained" obviously he's referring to the original Franco Nero,Spaghetti Western version and feels that he can no longer support the Italian film industry due to the country's immense political corruption.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFoXYou say that in the past tense. I gather you no longer like it, which means it is no longer your best movie of all time, is it now?Quote:
Originally Posted by trousers
In light of that, I'm expecting him to soon stop liking everything made in Hollywood as well. :)
From what I gather, you're asking me to fill you with a sizeable load when this goes down. How do you feel about doggy style?Quote:
Originally Posted by ArtemisWell done..... to clarify, you will need a large caliber hand gun in order to be able to use your 'big gun' otherwise I will turn you into a piano accordion. :yup:Quote:
Originally Posted by mjmacky
Terminator 2
Back to the future ....hands down
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly is IMO one of my all time favorites. So many good movies it's hard to choose a #1 IMO.
The Chronicles of Riddick.
Now I can't say it's the best movie of all time, but if you want to see a movie that is the best I have seen as of late check out Safety Not Guaranteed. It is very refreshing and humorous.
So we are not posting our top 10? Any movie with liv tyler
Heat
I believe it's one of the first movies where Al Pacino and Robert De Niro are in the same movie
If you want a good suspense, try The Last House on the Left. When he puts that guys' head in the microwave, that is awesome.
First , Jaws, Final Destination, Anaconda, 3-10 to yuma, Rambo, Jumper, Alive or dead, Mirrors, Apocalypto, Transporter.
You left a few out. Why not just link to the IMDB.Quote:
Originally Posted by sedaka
Betty Blue has been on top of my list for a while... anyone had the chance to watch this one before?
what about The Green Mile
Black Cat, White Cat
Vampire Hunter D. The 1985 version!
My favorite movies of all time are friday the 13th my hubby had me buy the whole set 4 times
The baramui Fighter!
Pulp Fiction
Bram Stoker's Dracula Gary Oldman acting on that movie was incredible
BRAVEHEART....duh!
Enough of this one word answer nonsense. It's a discussion board.
If wishes were horses then beggars would ride.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skiz
Or
If the vast majority of people apparently disagree with you,does that make you a visionary or simply delusional?
Or
Cold reality cares little for a person's desires or else we would all be kings and rock stars and Olympic champions.
Sorry,what was the question again?
This is an A.D.H.D. helpline, what did you expect? :blink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Skiz
face off
van wilder