Top Ten Movies of All Time
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JackSmiley
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Usual Suspects
Heat
Man on Fire
Goodfellas
Godfather
Batman Begins
Bring it on (yep, the cheerleader movie)
Collateral
True Romance
Heat
Man on Fire
Goodfellas
Godfather
Batman Begins
Bring it on (yep, the cheerleader movie)
Collateral
True Romance
filmmaker1977
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finally, a decent list though i'd skip one or another..the_fusionist said:
got a bit carried away but for what it's worth -
in the mood for love
don't look now
on the waterfront
apocalypse now
pan's labyrinth
city of god
midnight cowboy
sex & lucia
dead man's shoes
me & you & everyone we know
donnie darko
close encounters of the 3rd kind
the big lebowski
raising arizona
the french connection
get carter (original)
some like it hot
the godfather
the graduate
it's a wonderful life
wizard of oz
gone with the wind
come & see
jean de florette
manon des sources
feston
all about my mother
citizen kane
blade runner
taxi driver
of a spotless mind
performance
the incredibles
the 3rd man
star wars
deliverance
the ladykillers (original)
delicatessant
boogie nights
reservoir dogs
life is sweet
three colours blue
drowning by numbers
amelie
vertigo
the shining
withnail & i
in the mood for love
don't look now
on the waterfront
apocalypse now
pan's labyrinth
city of god
midnight cowboy
sex & lucia
dead man's shoes
me & you & everyone we know
donnie darko
close encounters of the 3rd kind
the big lebowski
raising arizona
the french connection
get carter (original)
some like it hot
the godfather
the graduate
it's a wonderful life
wizard of oz
gone with the wind
come & see
jean de florette
manon des sources
feston
all about my mother
citizen kane
blade runner
taxi driver
of a spotless mind
performance
the incredibles
the 3rd man
star wars
deliverance
the ladykillers (original)
delicatessant
boogie nights
reservoir dogs
life is sweet
three colours blue
drowning by numbers
amelie
vertigo
the shining
withnail & i
J.R. Hudson
Spirit Animal
Hi everyone !
I used to compile a list like this on pure enteratinment value or popcorn; I'd stick The Return of the Living Dead in there for example ... But now I look at it with different eyes; how do these films speak to me with the langauge that is cinema
Jaws
The first movie I remember seeing; ever. A perfect tale of adventure. Good -vs- Evil. The Hero's Journey right up the ass. Rubber Shark be damned, this film rules. Best scene ? Robert Shaw giving the speech about the Indianapolis. Chilling.
Apacalypse Now
I'll quote Francois Truffaut:
"I demand that a film express either the joy of making cinema or the agony of making cinema. I am not at all interested in anything in between."
Does any film do this better than Apacalypse Now ? This is why we are filmmakers; if it is not, then what the fock are we doing ? This is the question I have been asking myself for 2 months.
Vicseral.
Schindler's List
Spielberg's masterpiece sorrounded by a lifetime of mastery. Important. This film must be placed in a time capsule. This is a film to put in the Life Pod for the Alien's too watch. I alway's knew Steve had the skill's; but he shut everyone up with this one.
Braveheart
Like the lesson's laid out by Robert McNamara in The Fog of War "In order to do good, you may have to engage in evil". Braveheart is a prime example of this rule of thought. An engaging film experience.
The Godfather Part II
Can a sequel be better than the orignal ? Not often; The Empire Strikes Back, Rocky II, The Road Warrior, Aliens, Bride of Frankenstein ....
The Godfather Part II. Beyond captivating.
Goodfellas
Martin Scorsese not winning best director for this is just the official proof that the Academy is all politics and all bullshi*. I doubt I'll ever make it as Joe Filmmaker, but if I do, and I ever get nominated for Best Director, I'll never attend the Oscar's.
Pulp Fiction
Tarantino is the consumate student. Possibly the most important filmmaker of the last 20 years after Scorsese, Spielberg, Coppola and De Palma. Some say Quentin steals from the master's. I say he just get's it. This langauge of cinema.
Scarface
No Top Ten list is complete without at least one film from Brian De Palma. Possibly the most underrated filmmaker ever; overshadowed by his contemporary's ... this dude bleed's the moving image. Not everything he does is golden, but how many filmmakers have lasted 30 years as a Tier one Director ? His resume is less than predicatable; unlike his contemporaries.
Turn the volume off on his films; you still get it.
Die Hard
Possibly the most imspiring action film ever made. It is perfect. Ask Blaine; this is the true Christmas time movie. Why John McTiernan is not super cocker is an enigma.
Titanic
I cannot think of another film that has instilled so much Love/Hate in cinema than this one. There is a reason this film has grossed a record $1,835,300,000 Worldwid. It ain't because you think it sucks.
When everyone in the room tell's you that you're drunk; you probably are. This film is really one of the best one's ever made.
... and damn it; The Return of the Living Dead is number 11
I used to compile a list like this on pure enteratinment value or popcorn; I'd stick The Return of the Living Dead in there for example ... But now I look at it with different eyes; how do these films speak to me with the langauge that is cinema
Jaws
The first movie I remember seeing; ever. A perfect tale of adventure. Good -vs- Evil. The Hero's Journey right up the ass. Rubber Shark be damned, this film rules. Best scene ? Robert Shaw giving the speech about the Indianapolis. Chilling.
Apacalypse Now
I'll quote Francois Truffaut:
"I demand that a film express either the joy of making cinema or the agony of making cinema. I am not at all interested in anything in between."
Does any film do this better than Apacalypse Now ? This is why we are filmmakers; if it is not, then what the fock are we doing ? This is the question I have been asking myself for 2 months.
Vicseral.
Schindler's List
Spielberg's masterpiece sorrounded by a lifetime of mastery. Important. This film must be placed in a time capsule. This is a film to put in the Life Pod for the Alien's too watch. I alway's knew Steve had the skill's; but he shut everyone up with this one.
Braveheart
Like the lesson's laid out by Robert McNamara in The Fog of War "In order to do good, you may have to engage in evil". Braveheart is a prime example of this rule of thought. An engaging film experience.
The Godfather Part II
Can a sequel be better than the orignal ? Not often; The Empire Strikes Back, Rocky II, The Road Warrior, Aliens, Bride of Frankenstein ....
The Godfather Part II. Beyond captivating.
Goodfellas
Martin Scorsese not winning best director for this is just the official proof that the Academy is all politics and all bullshi*. I doubt I'll ever make it as Joe Filmmaker, but if I do, and I ever get nominated for Best Director, I'll never attend the Oscar's.
Pulp Fiction
Tarantino is the consumate student. Possibly the most important filmmaker of the last 20 years after Scorsese, Spielberg, Coppola and De Palma. Some say Quentin steals from the master's. I say he just get's it. This langauge of cinema.
Scarface
No Top Ten list is complete without at least one film from Brian De Palma. Possibly the most underrated filmmaker ever; overshadowed by his contemporary's ... this dude bleed's the moving image. Not everything he does is golden, but how many filmmakers have lasted 30 years as a Tier one Director ? His resume is less than predicatable; unlike his contemporaries.
Turn the volume off on his films; you still get it.
Die Hard
Possibly the most imspiring action film ever made. It is perfect. Ask Blaine; this is the true Christmas time movie. Why John McTiernan is not super cocker is an enigma.
Titanic
I cannot think of another film that has instilled so much Love/Hate in cinema than this one. There is a reason this film has grossed a record $1,835,300,000 Worldwid. It ain't because you think it sucks.
When everyone in the room tell's you that you're drunk; you probably are. This film is really one of the best one's ever made.
... and damn it; The Return of the Living Dead is number 11
J.R. Hudson
Spirit Animal
Heh heh
Did you see my pimping of you with Die Hard ?
Shiiieeetttt ... if Blaine likes it, then the hell with them all !
Did you see my pimping of you with Die Hard ?
Shiiieeetttt ... if Blaine likes it, then the hell with them all !
J.R. Hudson
Spirit Animal
:beer:
My TOP 10 is like
A list that has BALLS
and of course ending with Titanic
Hell, even I need a lil' Romance
My TOP 10 is like
A list that has BALLS
and of course ending with Titanic
Hell, even I need a lil' Romance
J.R. Hudson
Spirit Animal
Oh yeah; the Braveheart Romance angle. I'm alway focused on Mel's general ass whoopin of the English (how American) ....
I always forget it's about a broad.
Oooh
Rosemary's Baby - Evil Knievel stuff there.
I always forget it's about a broad.
Oooh
Rosemary's Baby - Evil Knievel stuff there.
cygnet74 said:
Uzak is even better if you speak turksih....
Zak Forsman
Major Contributor
i don't doubt it. can you give me some examples as to how?TimurCivan said:
J.R. Hudson
Spirit Animal
Lmao !
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
1. The Passion of the Christ
This film is the film that moved me, and immersed me the most of any movie I have ever seen. Maybe it has something to do with my own faith. Probably... But this is the movie that I have felt the most connected and engulfed in... It has been thus far, the most compelling and amazing film experience yet.
2. El Mariachi
This film is what has inspired me to do what I do... make movies. It's not amazing in scale, and it has a lot of issues technically with it, but for it's sheer inspiration to my life, I rank it number 2.
3. Star Wars (A New Hope)
I saw Star Wars for the first time at the age of 13. It was the most amazing movie experience I had had to that point in my young life. I will love the film, and though now more mature I see areas it could be better, I still love the world created and the characters.
4. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
An Epic, an immersive epic. Fellowship of the Ring grabbed me from the opening prologue to the closing credits. I loved everything about this film. Beautiful scenery, wonderful characters, and the classic good vs. evil story.
5. The Bourne Identity
The one Spy/Action film that has left a lasting impact on my filmmaking style and perception. Bourne changed the modern action/spy and I love the indie vibe to the entire thing. Plus, Damon kicks butt!
6. Raiders of the Lost Ark
This is the quintissential classic adventure film! From the moment Indie is sneaking through the booby traps I loved this film... the pacing was terrific, the story was simple, yet effective.
7. A Few Good Men
This is the film that stands out to me in the acting category... It was an incredible achievement in simple dialogue scenes being powerful and moving simply with incredible performances by the entire cast.
8. Saving Private Ryan
The war epic on my list is Saving Private Ryan. I couldn't believe I was watching the D-Day invasion unfold before my eyes... A powerful and moving film.
9. Spinal Tap
The comedy on the list goes to an underrated film. Spinal Tap had me in stitches from the moment I began watching. I love the improv and characters of the film. If you haven't seen the DVD, get it, it has a ton of stuff in there that was cut...
10. The Sixth Sense
The only thriller/horror on the list... When I saw it, I totally didn't expect the twist... maybe it is overrated because of the great twist... but I still love this film.
This film is the film that moved me, and immersed me the most of any movie I have ever seen. Maybe it has something to do with my own faith. Probably... But this is the movie that I have felt the most connected and engulfed in... It has been thus far, the most compelling and amazing film experience yet.
2. El Mariachi
This film is what has inspired me to do what I do... make movies. It's not amazing in scale, and it has a lot of issues technically with it, but for it's sheer inspiration to my life, I rank it number 2.
3. Star Wars (A New Hope)
I saw Star Wars for the first time at the age of 13. It was the most amazing movie experience I had had to that point in my young life. I will love the film, and though now more mature I see areas it could be better, I still love the world created and the characters.
4. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
An Epic, an immersive epic. Fellowship of the Ring grabbed me from the opening prologue to the closing credits. I loved everything about this film. Beautiful scenery, wonderful characters, and the classic good vs. evil story.
5. The Bourne Identity
The one Spy/Action film that has left a lasting impact on my filmmaking style and perception. Bourne changed the modern action/spy and I love the indie vibe to the entire thing. Plus, Damon kicks butt!
6. Raiders of the Lost Ark
This is the quintissential classic adventure film! From the moment Indie is sneaking through the booby traps I loved this film... the pacing was terrific, the story was simple, yet effective.
7. A Few Good Men
This is the film that stands out to me in the acting category... It was an incredible achievement in simple dialogue scenes being powerful and moving simply with incredible performances by the entire cast.
8. Saving Private Ryan
The war epic on my list is Saving Private Ryan. I couldn't believe I was watching the D-Day invasion unfold before my eyes... A powerful and moving film.
9. Spinal Tap
The comedy on the list goes to an underrated film. Spinal Tap had me in stitches from the moment I began watching. I love the improv and characters of the film. If you haven't seen the DVD, get it, it has a ton of stuff in there that was cut...
10. The Sixth Sense
The only thriller/horror on the list... When I saw it, I totally didn't expect the twist... maybe it is overrated because of the great twist... but I still love this film.
Brandon - when you first saw SW:EP IV, did you see the original theatrical release version, or the material-added version?
I'm curious, because EP IV is probably what most captured my interest in film work, when I saw it in its original form, but I find the re-done version actually unpleasant to watch, partly because the rhythm is sufficiently altered (and IMO distinctly inferior) by the re-editing and (IMO superfluous) additional material.
I'm curious, because EP IV is probably what most captured my interest in film work, when I saw it in its original form, but I find the re-done version actually unpleasant to watch, partly because the rhythm is sufficiently altered (and IMO distinctly inferior) by the re-editing and (IMO superfluous) additional material.
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
Sad Max said:
I saw it in 1997. The Special Edition. I don't know any different honestly, and loved it all the same.
curtisbouvier
Member
Aliens
Die Hard
Labyrinth
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
Flight Of The Navigator
Lion King
Goonies
The Shinning
The Lost Boys
Star Trek IV
Die Hard
Labyrinth
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
Flight Of The Navigator
Lion King
Goonies
The Shinning
The Lost Boys
Star Trek IV