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RPGlord95 05/31/19 11:20:52 AM #202:	I remember having that one friend who had a huge ass TV so we would all go there to play Double Dash or Smash Bros --- Whiskey Nick on his cell phone "Every man's heart one day beats its final beat." -Warrior <cite>RPGlord95 posted [p:922608030] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>I remember having that one friend who had a huge ass TV so we would all go there to play Double Dash or Smash Bros</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 05/31/19 2:54:09 PM #203:	Lopen posted... I can already tell I'm not gonna agree with a single thing on this list but I'll tag it anyway. Disagree away! --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922616388] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>Lopen posted...</cite> <quote>I can already tell I'm not gonna agree with a single thing on this list but I'll tag it anyway.</quote> Disagree away!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 05/31/19 3:00:41 PM #204:	#174. Bringing Out the Dead https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f7/Bringing_out_the_dead.jpg Dir: Martin Scorsese Genre: Drama Year: 1999 Bringing Out the Dead is probably tied with Kundun and The King of Comedy as the most underrated Scorsese film, but it's my favorite of the three. It seems like almost no one has seen this or remembers it, but for me it was one of his movies that stuck with me the longest. There have been a number of movies over the decades that tried to capture that "after hours" feeling of New York City (including Scorsese's own movie After Hours). New York is a really unique place in that it truly is never not moving--even at 4 or 5 in the morning. And Bringing Out the Dead perfectly delivers on the feeling you have when you are up that late and interacting with the absolute freaks who are out with you. Nicholas Cage is cast perfectly for this role, since he is a crazy person already, and he helps telegraph an unforgettable portrayal of late night insanity. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922616627] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#174. Bringing Out the Dead https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f7/Bringing_out_the_dead.jpg Dir: Martin Scorsese Genre: Drama Year: 1999 Bringing Out the Dead is probably tied with Kundun and The King of Comedy as the most underrated Scorsese film, but it's my favorite of the three. It seems like almost no one has seen this or remembers it, but for me it was one of his movies that stuck with me the longest. There have been a number of movies over the decades that tried to capture that "after hours" feeling of New York City (including Scorsese's own movie After Hours). New York is a really unique place in that it truly is never not moving--even at 4 or 5 in the morning. And Bringing Out the Dead perfectly delivers on the feeling you have when you are up that late and interacting with the absolute freaks who are out with you. Nicholas Cage is cast perfectly for this role, since he is a crazy person already, and he helps telegraph an unforgettable portrayal of late night insanity.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 05/31/19 3:16:14 PM #205:	#173. Rosemary's Baby https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ef/Rosemarys_baby_poster.jpg Dir: Roman Polanski Genre: Horror Year: 1968 I guess now is a good time to give a little take on how I view movies made by horrible people like Roman Polanski and Woody Allen. Generally, I am able to separate the art from the artist. I don't think it makes sense to discount the work made by a collective group of people because the director happens to be a monster. However, when the film starts obviously reflecting the criminal/immoral activities of the director himself, then their personal lives start ruining the work at large for me. That's why you won't see Manhattan on here. It's one thing to like a Woody Allen movie. It's another thing to like a Woody Allen movie where he is trying to fuck a 17 year old as a middle aged man. Anyway, Rosemary's Baby is a creepy as hell movie made by a bad person. Setting Polanski's crimes aside, Rosemary's Baby is still the ultimate occult horror movie. Even if it were released today, I think it would still deliver on the horror factor because it really delves into deeper psychological issues. You truly start to feel the distrust, the anxiety, and paranoia of the lead actress in the film--and it resonates on a larger human level. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922617208] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#173. Rosemary's Baby https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ef/Rosemarys_baby_poster.jpg Dir: Roman Polanski Genre: Horror Year: 1968 I guess now is a good time to give a little take on how I view movies made by horrible people like Roman Polanski and Woody Allen. Generally, I am able to separate the art from the artist. I don't think it makes sense to discount the work made by a collective group of people because the director happens to be a monster. However, when the film starts obviously reflecting the criminal/immoral activities of the director himself, then their personal lives start ruining the work at large for me. That's why you won't see Manhattan on here. It's one thing to like a Woody Allen movie. It's another thing to like a Woody Allen movie where he is trying to fuck a 17 year old as a middle aged man. Anyway, Rosemary's Baby is a creepy as hell movie made by a bad person. Setting Polanski's crimes aside, Rosemary's Baby is still the ultimate occult horror movie. Even if it were released today, I think it would still deliver on the horror factor because it really delves into deeper psychological issues. You truly start to feel the distrust, the anxiety, and paranoia of the lead actress in the film--and it resonates on a larger human level.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 05/31/19 3:22:44 PM #206:	#172. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7f/WillyWonkaMoviePoster.jpg Dir: Mel Stuart Genre: Musical, Fantasy Year: 1971 Gene Wilder absolutely makes this movie. He takes what could have been a really stupid, cheesy adaptation of a children's book turns it into a really fun and, at times, touching film with his performance. There's this perfect balancing act he gives between hammy surrealism and seriousness that no one else could have pulled off. And that's what makes it such a classic. Everyone has seen Willy Wonka so I won't go on too much longer. Aside from Gene Wilder's performance, the movie is also super creative in set design, the songs, and the general early 70s kookiness that is so completely unique. There is no replacing the original, no matter how many dumptrucks of money were driven to Tim Burton's house. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922617481] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#172. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7f/WillyWonkaMoviePoster.jpg Dir: Mel Stuart Genre: Musical, Fantasy Year: 1971 Gene Wilder absolutely makes this movie. He takes what could have been a really stupid, cheesy adaptation of a children's book turns it into a really fun and, at times, touching film with his performance. There's this perfect balancing act he gives between hammy surrealism and seriousness that no one else could have pulled off. And that's what makes it such a classic. Everyone has seen Willy Wonka so I won't go on too much longer. Aside from Gene Wilder's performance, the movie is also super creative in set design, the songs, and the general early 70s kookiness that is so completely unique. There is no replacing the original, no matter how many dumptrucks of money were driven to Tim Burton's house.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 05/31/19 3:29:22 PM #207:	#171. Once Upon a Time in America https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d8/Once_Upon_A_Time_In_America1.jpg Dir: Sergio Leone Genre: Drama, Crime Year: 1984 This is one of those movies that really lives and dies depending on which cut you're watching. For almost everything on The List, the version generally doesn't affect the placement--but I need to specify here that you HAVE to watch the European/extended release of Once Upon a Time in America. It adds ninety god damn minutes onto the American release (making it nearly 4 hours in total) and turns a choppy gangster film into a true crime epic. Once Upon a Time in America flopped upon release, likely due to the edits that they were forced to make. But if you watch it now, you get a really fantastic film that can at times rival The Godfather and Goodfellas as the best mob movies ever made. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922617734] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#171. Once Upon a Time in America https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d8/Once_Upon_A_Time_In_America1.jpg Dir: Sergio Leone Genre: Drama, Crime Year: 1984 This is one of those movies that really lives and dies depending on which cut you're watching. For almost everything on The List, the version generally doesn't affect the placement--but I need to specify here that you HAVE to watch the European/extended release of Once Upon a Time in America. It adds ninety god damn minutes onto the American release (making it nearly 4 hours in total) and turns a choppy gangster film into a true crime epic. Once Upon a Time in America flopped upon release, likely due to the edits that they were forced to make. But if you watch it now, you get a really fantastic film that can at times rival The Godfather and Goodfellas as the best mob movies ever made.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 05/31/19 3:35:19 PM #208:	#170. Perfect Blue https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b2/PerfectBlue.jpg Dir: Satoshi Kon Genre: Animated, Thriller/Suspense Year: 1997 I only watched Perfect Blue for the first time pretty recently, and it's crazy to see how influential it probably was on so many of my favorite movies from the late 90s/early 00s. This isn't your typical anime (well maybe it is for some of you freaks)--it's instead a visceral depiction of a descent into madness. Perfect Blue has been what I was looking for in an anime ever since I fell in love with the Oren Ishii flashback in Kill Bill. It uses the medium to do what live-action movies simply can't--blurring the lines between dreams and reality, delusion and life. Not for the faint of heart. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922617947] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#170. Perfect Blue https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b2/PerfectBlue.jpg Dir: Satoshi Kon Genre: Animated, Thriller/Suspense Year: 1997 I only watched Perfect Blue for the first time pretty recently, and it's crazy to see how influential it probably was on so many of my favorite movies from the late 90s/early 00s. This isn't your typical anime (well maybe it is for some of you freaks)--it's instead a visceral depiction of a descent into madness. Perfect Blue has been what I was looking for in an anime ever since I fell in love with the Oren Ishii flashback in Kill Bill. It uses the medium to do what live-action movies simply can't--blurring the lines between dreams and reality, delusion and life. Not for the faint of heart.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bartzyx 05/31/19 6:56:49 PM #209:	Nelson_Mandela posted... #171. Once Upon a Time in America I think the Netflix version is that super long cut. I'll have to check it out --- The King is dead. "The general space can always succeed to succeed. He is very deceitful." <cite>Bartzyx posted [p:922625675] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>Nelson_Mandela posted...</cite> <quote>#171. Once Upon a Time in America</quote> I think the Netflix version is that super long cut. I'll have to check it out</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 05/31/19 10:19:37 PM #210:	Just watched High Life. I respected it more than I liked it. Robert Pattinson is climbing his way up my favorite actors list too. Love how he attaches himself to all these weird scripts that he finds interesting. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922633479] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>Just watched High Life. I respected it more than I liked it. Robert Pattinson is climbing his way up my favorite actors list too. Love how he attaches himself to all these weird scripts that he finds interesting.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mr Lasastryke 06/01/19 6:22:29 AM #211:	Nelson_Mandela posted... That's why you won't see Manhattan on here. It's one thing to like a Woody Allen movie. It's another thing to like a Woody Allen movie where he is trying to fuck a 17 year old as a middle aged man. as long as annie hall is on the list i have no problem. --- Geothermal terpsichorean ejectamenta <cite>Mr Lasastryke posted [p:922643094] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>Nelson_Mandela posted...</cite> <quote>That's why you won't see Manhattan on here. It's one thing to like a Woody Allen movie. It's another thing to like a Woody Allen movie where he is trying to fuck a 17 year old as a middle aged man.</quote> as long as annie hall is on the list i have no problem.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/02/19 1:31:20 PM #212:	bumpo The first SephG Superlative (ie, the best movie ever made of a certain genre/era/country per my list) coming soon! --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922693529] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>bumpo The first SephG Superlative (ie, the best movie ever made of a certain genre/era/country per my list) coming soon!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ExThaNemesis 06/02/19 2:03:36 PM #213:	Nelson_Mandela posted... Mild spoilers for The List: I hate Eternal Sunshine. Ugh, so you're one of THESE people. --- "undertale hangs out with mido" - ZFS Smash Ultimate Switch Code: SW-6933-1523-8505 <cite>ExThaNemesis posted [p:922694645] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>Nelson_Mandela posted...</cite> <quote>Mild spoilers for The List: I hate Eternal Sunshine. </quote> Ugh, so you're one of THESE people.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ExThaNemesis 06/02/19 2:17:45 PM #214:	anyway loving the list m8 --- "undertale hangs out with mido" - ZFS Smash Ultimate Switch Code: SW-6933-1523-8505 <cite>ExThaNemesis posted [p:922695147] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>anyway loving the list m8</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/02/19 2:25:51 PM #215:	ExThaNemesis posted... Nelson_Mandela posted... Mild spoilers for The List: I hate Eternal Sunshine. Ugh, so you're one of THESE people. Yeah, I'm one of those who is not entertained by pretentious pathos and unlikable characters. I do love the final shot of the movie though. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922695435] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>ExThaNemesis posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Nelson_Mandela posted...</cite> <quote>Mild spoilers for The List: I hate Eternal Sunshine. </quote> Ugh, so you're one of THESE people.</quote> Yeah, I'm one of those who is not entertained by pretentious pathos and unlikable characters. I do love the final shot of the movie though.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mr Lasastryke 06/02/19 3:12:03 PM #216:	Nelson_Mandela posted... Yeah, I'm one of those who is not entertained by pretentious pathos Nelson_Mandela posted... #204. Inception --- Geothermal terpsichorean ejectamenta <cite>Mr Lasastryke posted [p:922697074] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>Nelson_Mandela posted...</cite> <quote>Yeah, I'm one of those who is not entertained by pretentious pathos</quote> <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted...</cite> <quote>#204. Inception</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/02/19 4:22:55 PM #217:	Yeah but inception also has great action/effects --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922699701] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>Yeah but inception also has great action/effects</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mr Lasastryke 06/02/19 5:50:04 PM #218:	eternal sunshine has way more than "pretentious pathos and unlikable characters" too. if that's literally all you got out of the movie you weren't really paying attention. (also, lol @ the idea that a movie sucks if it's about unlikable characters. there will be blood is one of the best movies ever and its two most important characters are ridiculously unlikable assholes. the main character of downfall, another classic, isn't exactly likable either.) --- Geothermal terpsichorean ejectamenta <cite>Mr Lasastryke posted [p:922702753] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>eternal sunshine has way more than "pretentious pathos and unlikable characters" too. if that's literally all you got out of the movie you weren't really paying attention. (also, lol @ the idea that a movie sucks if it's about unlikable characters. there will be blood is one of the best movies ever and its two most important characters are ridiculously unlikable assholes. the main character of downfall, another classic, isn't exactly likable either.)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mr Lasastryke 06/02/19 5:53:30 PM #219:	also, the visual effects of inception are overrated tbqh. doctor strange did this kind of shit better! --- Geothermal terpsichorean ejectamenta <cite>Mr Lasastryke posted [p:922702863] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>also, the visual effects of inception are overrated tbqh. doctor strange did this kind of shit better!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/02/19 6:38:17 PM #220:	Mr Lasastryke posted... also, lol @ the idea that a movie sucks if it's about unlikable characters I didn't say this. The leads in eternal sunshine were annoying proto hipsters. I'd take murderous assholes over that any day. FWIW I don't think eternal sunshine is bad per se, just not my jam. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922704332] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mr Lasastryke posted...</cite> <quote>also, lol @ the idea that a movie sucks if it's about unlikable characters</quote> I didn't say this. The leads in eternal sunshine were annoying proto hipsters. I'd take murderous assholes over that any day. FWIW I don't think eternal sunshine is bad per se, just not my jam.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mr Lasastryke 06/02/19 6:46:27 PM #221:	that's fair. as far as self-indulgent hipster movies go i've seen far worse than eternal sunshine but yeah, i get it. --- Geothermal terpsichorean ejectamenta <cite>Mr Lasastryke posted [p:922704576] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>that's fair. as far as self-indulgent hipster movies go i've seen far worse than eternal sunshine but yeah, i get it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/03/19 9:30:14 PM #222:	#169. A History of Violence https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bf/History_of_violence.jpg Dir: David Cronenberg Genre: Drama, Crime, Mystery Year: 2005 A first time viewer will likely be genuinely lost in the mystery of this film. Not to be boastful, but it's very rare that a movie can leave me stumped, but A History of Violence is so neatly plotted and paced that I was really left wondering about the central mystery--was Viggo Mortenson's character a former mob member or not? Thankfully, A History of Violence satisfies this answer at the appropriate time and then takes a thematic turn thereafter. Maria Bello's character has a really interesting psychological reaction, so to speak, to the entire incident, which I found as fascinating as the initial question. David Cronenberg's best movie (though this one counts as an American production!). --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922754178] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#169. A History of Violence https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bf/History_of_violence.jpg Dir: David Cronenberg Genre: Drama, Crime, Mystery Year: 2005 A first time viewer will likely be genuinely lost in the mystery of this film. Not to be boastful, but it's very rare that a movie can leave me stumped, but A History of Violence is so neatly plotted and paced that I was really left wondering about the central mystery--was Viggo Mortenson's character a former mob member or not? Thankfully, A History of Violence satisfies this answer at the appropriate time and then takes a thematic turn thereafter. Maria Bello's character has a really interesting psychological reaction, so to speak, to the entire incident, which I found as fascinating as the initial question. David Cronenberg's best movie (though this one counts as an American production!).</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/03/19 9:37:45 PM #223:	#168. Planet of the Apes https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fd/PlanetoftheapesPoster.jpg Dir: Franklin J. Schaffner Genre: Science Fiction Year: 1968 I am a sucker for the recent Planet of the Apes movies. They are unnecessarily great films in their respective genres that give me a lot of hope for the upcoming Batman series. However, as good as they are, they still do not match the wonder of the original. It's hard to appreciate the scope of the original Planet of the Apes. It's been ripped off, homaged, and parodied so many times that its effect has almost worn off. But this remains a fantastic sci-fi story, aged special effects aside, that has a lot to say through its subtext. The final shot (everyone knows this one) is still one of the most iconic in movie history and is now underrated for how much the twist freaked people in the 1960s the fuck out. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922754475] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#168. Planet of the Apes https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fd/PlanetoftheapesPoster.jpg Dir: Franklin J. Schaffner Genre: Science Fiction Year: 1968 I am a sucker for the recent Planet of the Apes movies. They are unnecessarily great films in their respective genres that give me a lot of hope for the upcoming Batman series. However, as good as they are, they still do not match the wonder of the original. It's hard to appreciate the scope of the original Planet of the Apes. It's been ripped off, homaged, and parodied so many times that its effect has almost worn off. But this remains a fantastic sci-fi story, aged special effects aside, that has a lot to say through its subtext. The final shot (everyone knows this one) is still one of the most iconic in movie history and is now underrated for how much the twist freaked people in the 1960s the fuck out.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/03/19 9:42:22 PM #224:	#167. The Aviator https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fa/The_Aviator_%282004%29.png Dir: Martin Scorsese Genre: Drama Year: 2004 This one doesn't get talked about enough. What may seem like a standard biopic is, in fact, elevated to one of the best ever in a very understated way by Martin Scorsese--and also by Leonardo DiCaprio's best performance to date. If you rewatch The Aviator now, I challenge you to look out for the finer details. Look at the coloring in the Hepburn estate scenes. Keep an eye on the effects used in the flight scenes. Every little detail is an homage to an era that Scorsese clearly loves--the early Golden Age of Hollywood. And come in with the milk. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922754644] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#167. The Aviator https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fa/The_Aviator_%282004%29.png Dir: Martin Scorsese Genre: Drama Year: 2004 This one doesn't get talked about enough. What may seem like a standard biopic is, in fact, elevated to one of the best ever in a very understated way by Martin Scorsese--and also by Leonardo DiCaprio's best performance to date. If you rewatch The Aviator now, I challenge you to look out for the finer details. Look at the coloring in the Hepburn estate scenes. Keep an eye on the effects used in the flight scenes. Every little detail is an homage to an era that Scorsese clearly loves--the early Golden Age of Hollywood. And come in with the milk.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/03/19 9:47:59 PM #225:	#166. Deliverance https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e5/Deliverance_poster.jpg Dir: John Boorman Genre: Suspense/Thriller Year: 1972 Protip: don't convince your fiancee to watch this movie at 10 AM on a Sunday because "it's a classic." It gets pretty brutal pretty fast--something I had forgotten. Oh well, you live and learn! Deliverance could never be made now, so I am glad they were able to film it when they did. It's quite politically incorrect, but nevertheless tells a layered story about xenophobia that could really be used as an allegory in any setting. I also happen to be a sucker for the look of Appalachia, so the beautiful shots and cinematography really seal the deal for me. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922754851] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#166. Deliverance https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e5/Deliverance_poster.jpg Dir: John Boorman Genre: Suspense/Thriller Year: 1972 Protip: don't convince your fiancee to watch this movie at 10 AM on a Sunday because "it's a classic." It gets pretty brutal pretty fast--something I had forgotten. Oh well, you live and learn! Deliverance could never be made now, so I am glad they were able to film it when they did. It's quite politically incorrect, but nevertheless tells a layered story about xenophobia that could really be used as an allegory in any setting. I also happen to be a sucker for the look of Appalachia, so the beautiful shots and cinematography really seal the deal for me.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 1:10:03 PM #226:	#165. North by Northwest https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/Northbynorthwest1.jpg/800px-Northbynorthwest1.jpg Dir: Alfred Hitchcock Genre: Suspense/Thriller Year: 1959 North by Northwest is all about sex. Yes, it does have a pretty intense patsy/whodunit mystery to it. Yes, it does contain some of the most iconic getaway scenes in movie history and a gripping (see what I did there) final confrontation on Mount Rushmore. But it's all about boning. Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint are the perfect Hitchcockian love interests, exchanging sharp banter and teasing each other in other ways throughout the film. Some of the action and storylines feel a bit dated, so if you want to really enjoy North by Northwest, just keep in mind that it's about these two having sex. You'll appreciate it so much more that way. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922778740] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#165. North by Northwest https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/Northbynorthwest1.jpg/800px-Northbynorthwest1.jpg Dir: Alfred Hitchcock Genre: Suspense/Thriller Year: 1959 North by Northwest is all about sex. Yes, it does have a pretty intense patsy/whodunit mystery to it. Yes, it does contain some of the most iconic getaway scenes in movie history and a gripping (see what I did there) final confrontation on Mount Rushmore. But it's all about boning. Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint are the perfect Hitchcockian love interests, exchanging sharp banter and teasing each other in other ways throughout the film. Some of the action and storylines feel a bit dated, so if you want to really enjoy North by Northwest, just keep in mind that it's about these two having sex. You'll appreciate it so much more that way.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 1:18:53 PM #227:	#164. M https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ab/M_poster.jpg Dir: Fritz Lang Genre: Suspense/Thriller, Mystery, Crime Year: 1931 SephG Superlative: The greatest German film ever made M is the oldest film on this list, yet it feels so incredibly modern. It's a masterful representation of how crime can often bring out the worst in a community, unleashing their fears, paranoia, and vengeance en masse. It also was one of the first films to really use music/sound in the way we expect movies to now, with the killer having his own "theme" so to speak. Although it feels like it could have been released this century, it's also important to view M in the context of 1930s Germany. The mob mentality and paranoia was reaching a fever pitch between the world wars; and, though not meant as a political allegory, it does a great job at capturing how many German communities felt at the time--ready to snap at the next excuse. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922779102] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#164. M https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ab/M_poster.jpg Dir: Fritz Lang Genre: Suspense/Thriller, Mystery, Crime Year: 1931 SephG Superlative: The greatest German film ever made M is the oldest film on this list, yet it feels so incredibly modern. It's a masterful representation of how crime can often bring out the worst in a community, unleashing their fears, paranoia, and vengeance en masse. It also was one of the first films to really use music/sound in the way we expect movies to now, with the killer having his own "theme" so to speak. Although it feels like it could have been released this century, it's also important to view M in the context of 1930s Germany. The mob mentality and paranoia was reaching a fever pitch between the world wars; and, though not meant as a political allegory, it does a great job at capturing how many German communities felt at the time--ready to snap at the next excuse.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 1:27:54 PM #228:	#163. Moonrise Kingdom https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4f/Moonrise_Kingdom_FilmPoster.jpeg Dir: Wes Anderson Genre: Comedy, Coming of Age Year: 2012 Moonrise Kingdom is the prettiest and most "Americana" of Wes Anderson's films. It really engenders a very boyish fantasy--venturing out into the woods, setting up camp, and hooking up with a girl. And because Wes Anderson is a genius, it does this without coming off as pervy or disingenuous. Behind the simple story is another classic Hollywood trope that seems to be en vogue lately: child undertakes a journey as a way to escape a bad home-life situation. It's something that really shined in the 80s-era Spielberg movies, and I really think it's recreated wonderfully here--with a nice bow tied on it at the very end. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922779512] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#163. Moonrise Kingdom https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4f/Moonrise_Kingdom_FilmPoster.jpeg Dir: Wes Anderson Genre: Comedy, Coming of Age Year: 2012 Moonrise Kingdom is the prettiest and most "Americana" of Wes Anderson's films. It really engenders a very boyish fantasy--venturing out into the woods, setting up camp, and hooking up with a girl. And because Wes Anderson is a genius, it does this without coming off as pervy or disingenuous. Behind the simple story is another classic Hollywood trope that seems to be en vogue lately: child undertakes a journey as a way to escape a bad home-life situation. It's something that really shined in the 80s-era Spielberg movies, and I really think it's recreated wonderfully here--with a nice bow tied on it at the very end.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 1:34:24 PM #229:	#162. Toy Story https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/13/Toy_Story.jpg Dir: John Lasseter Genre: Animated, Comedy Year: 1995 It's really quite incredible how good Toy Story looks for something made in 1995. Look at anything else that relied on CGI technology from this era. I mean, this was a state-of-the-art video game the year Toy Story was released: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eApqQwKWZY" data-time=" Yeah...let's just call Toy Story a minor miracle in filmmaking. But beyond its graphic prowess, Toy Story also nailed that Pixar formula on the head right off the bat. It's charming, clever, and creative--but also packs something of an emotional punch for the adults watching today. Toy Story 2 was able to recreate a lot of the magic from the original, but to me, Toy Story is just a neater story and ultimately the superior of the two. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922779788] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#162. Toy Story https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/13/Toy_Story.jpg Dir: John Lasseter Genre: Animated, Comedy Year: 1995 It's really quite incredible how good Toy Story looks for something made in 1995. Look at anything else that relied on CGI technology from this era. I mean, this was a state-of-the-art video game the year Toy Story was released: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eApqQwKWZY" data-time=" Yeah...let's just call Toy Story a minor miracle in filmmaking. But beyond its graphic prowess, Toy Story also nailed that Pixar formula on the head right off the bat. It's charming, clever, and creative--but also packs something of an emotional punch for the adults watching today. Toy Story 2 was able to recreate a lot of the magic from the original, but to me, Toy Story is just a neater story and ultimately the superior of the two.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 1:41:35 PM #230:	#161. Children of Men https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fc/Children_of_men_ver4.jpg Dir: Alfonso Cuarn Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure Year: 2006 Remember when I said Saving Private Ryan had the second-most immersive battle scenes I'd ever seen on film? Well, Children of Men holds the number 1 spot. Children of Men is when Alfonso Cuaron really started showing off his technical expertise. Those single shots during the battle require such incredible timing and precision that it's honestly a travesty that he didn't even get nominated for an Academy Award this year (not that the Oscars are any indicator of anything). Nothing draws you into the fray quite like those takes. But the other reason why I like it more than something like Saving Private Ryan is that the stakes feel much higher. The movie is essentially an escort mission in a video game (except not annoying), and the feeling that the world is going to end if they are not successful really permeates every scene. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922780130] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#161. Children of Men https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fc/Children_of_men_ver4.jpg Dir: Alfonso Cuarn Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure Year: 2006 Remember when I said Saving Private Ryan had the second-most immersive battle scenes I'd ever seen on film? Well, Children of Men holds the number 1 spot. Children of Men is when Alfonso Cuaron really started showing off his technical expertise. Those single shots during the battle require such incredible timing and precision that it's honestly a travesty that he didn't even get nominated for an Academy Award this year (not that the Oscars are any indicator of anything). Nothing draws you into the fray quite like those takes. But the other reason why I like it more than something like Saving Private Ryan is that the stakes feel much higher. The movie is essentially an escort mission in a video game (except not annoying), and the feeling that the world is going to end if they are not successful really permeates every scene.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 1:46:58 PM #231:	#160. Halloween https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/af/Halloween_%281978%29_theatrical_poster.jpg Dir: John Carpenter Genre: Horror Year: 1978 Not much needs to be said about Halloween that people don't already know. It single-handedly invented the slasher film, including all of the tropes that go with it, and ushered in the golden age of horror films of the early 80s. I do give points for innovation, but nothing got on this list through its historical breakthroughs alone. However, Halloween not only invented the slasher film, but it does it better than almost every one of them that came after it. I can attribute this mostly to John Carpenter's magnificent score, which is probably what most people remember from the movie years after watching. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922780381] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#160. Halloween https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/af/Halloween_%281978%29_theatrical_poster.jpg Dir: John Carpenter Genre: Horror Year: 1978 Not much needs to be said about Halloween that people don't already know. It single-handedly invented the slasher film, including all of the tropes that go with it, and ushered in the golden age of horror films of the early 80s. I do give points for innovation, but nothing got on this list through its historical breakthroughs alone. However, Halloween not only invented the slasher film, but it does it better than almost every one of them that came after it. I can attribute this mostly to John Carpenter's magnificent score, which is probably what most people remember from the movie years after watching.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 2:00:19 PM #232:	#159. The Deer Hunter https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/57/The_Deer_Hunter_poster.jpg Dir: Michael Cimino Genre: Drama, War Year: 1978 I almost didn't even include "war" in the genre category here because The Deer Hunter is really focused on so much more than that. It's essentially a three-part film: before Vietnam, during Vietnam, and after Vietnam. And the most interesting of the three is actually the affect the war had on our characters after they returned home. The most memorable part of the film is, of course, the Russian Roulette scenes. These parts are still so batshit crazy and intense that I am impressed that the producers even allowed them to remain in there as is. It's certainly not for the light of heart, and the movie is quite long, but I do recommend watching it at least once. Even if you love it, you may not want to see it again. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922780960] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#159. The Deer Hunter https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/57/The_Deer_Hunter_poster.jpg Dir: Michael Cimino Genre: Drama, War Year: 1978 I almost didn't even include "war" in the genre category here because The Deer Hunter is really focused on so much more than that. It's essentially a three-part film: before Vietnam, during Vietnam, and after Vietnam. And the most interesting of the three is actually the affect the war had on our characters after they returned home. The most memorable part of the film is, of course, the Russian Roulette scenes. These parts are still so batshit crazy and intense that I am impressed that the producers even allowed them to remain in there as is. It's certainly not for the light of heart, and the movie is quite long, but I do recommend watching it at least once. Even if you love it, you may not want to see it again.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 2:08:41 PM #233:	#158. Skyfall https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a7/Skyfall_poster.jpg Dir: Sam Mendes Genre: Action Year: 2012 Skyfall is the best Bond film (though I admittedly haven't seen every single one). I always liked Daniel Craig in the role even if some of the classic Bond traits don't really suit him perfectly, but this was the one where he really came into his own--after he worked out some of the kinks and before he got bored/tired and. The real reason why this is my favorite Bond movie is because it's the only one that feels like art. Sam Mendes is a world-class director, but Roger Deakons's cinematography elevates this movie to true cinematic glory. The fight scenes in front of the luminescent billboards have been ripped off countless times since then, but in 2012 they really made Bond feel a way that he hadn't in quite a while: new. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922781290] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#158. Skyfall https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a7/Skyfall_poster.jpg Dir: Sam Mendes Genre: Action Year: 2012 Skyfall is the best Bond film (though I admittedly haven't seen every single one). I always liked Daniel Craig in the role even if some of the classic Bond traits don't really suit him perfectly, but this was the one where he really came into his own--after he worked out some of the kinks and before he got bored/tired and. The real reason why this is my favorite Bond movie is because it's the only one that feels like art. Sam Mendes is a world-class director, but Roger Deakons's cinematography elevates this movie to true cinematic glory. The fight scenes in front of the luminescent billboards have been ripped off countless times since then, but in 2012 they really made Bond feel a way that he hadn't in quite a while: new.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 2:14:19 PM #234:	#157. Rushmore https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/42/Rushmoreposter.png Dir: Wes Anderson Genre: Comedy, Coming of Age Year: 1998 If you're like me, Rushmore probably your first introduction to Anderson's filmography. I remember Comedy Central airing this movie constantly in random afternoon timeslots and watching it piece by piece. I probably didn't really "get" it until much later, but now Rushmore is the only one of his films that makes me regularly laugh out loud. You can usually correlate the quality of a Wes Anderson movie with the quality of its soundtrack. Although it's not my #1 favorite of his films, Rushmore does have the best soundtrack, implementing some amazing deep cuts from British Invasion bands almost exclusively. My music library is better for it. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922781491] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#157. Rushmore https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/42/Rushmoreposter.png Dir: Wes Anderson Genre: Comedy, Coming of Age Year: 1998 If you're like me, Rushmore probably your first introduction to Anderson's filmography. I remember Comedy Central airing this movie constantly in random afternoon timeslots and watching it piece by piece. I probably didn't really "get" it until much later, but now Rushmore is the only one of his films that makes me regularly laugh out loud. You can usually correlate the quality of a Wes Anderson movie with the quality of its soundtrack. Although it's not my #1 favorite of his films, Rushmore does have the best soundtrack, implementing some amazing deep cuts from British Invasion bands almost exclusively. My music library is better for it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 2:23:40 PM #235:	#156. The Dark Knight https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8a/Dark_Knight.jpg Dir: Christopher Nolan Genre: Superhero Year: 2008 I have a feeling this placement is going to make people here mad. But if I really wanted to piss you off, you should have seen my initial draft where I had The Dark Knight Rises over this! I wasn't really bought into the hype when TDK was released. Don't get me wrong--I thought it was great, but a few things really stuck out as not feeling like the perfect masterpiece the Internet told me it was. I'm namely referring to the last twenty minutes or so, which I still think could have benefited from better pacing and a more satisfying, singular climax. This is where TDKR did a better job, in my opinion, and why I initially had it ranked higher. But what really made me reconsider the order of the list is Heath Ledger's Joker. It's obviously been talked about extensively over the years--even netting him a freakin' Oscar for it--but his performance is somehow actually properly rated. As sloppy as some of the movie is, it's more than made up for by one of the most memorable twists on a character in film history. That's still what sticks out in my mind a decade later and what rightfully lifts TDK into the spot for the second-greatest superhero movie ever. cAn U gUeSs #1?? --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922781864] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#156. The Dark Knight https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8a/Dark_Knight.jpg Dir: Christopher Nolan Genre: Superhero Year: 2008 I have a feeling this placement is going to make people here mad. But if I really wanted to piss you off, you should have seen my initial draft where I had The Dark Knight Rises over this! I wasn't really bought into the hype when TDK was released. Don't get me wrong--I thought it was great, but a few things really stuck out as not feeling like the perfect masterpiece the Internet told me it was. I'm namely referring to the last twenty minutes or so, which I still think could have benefited from better pacing and a more satisfying, singular climax. This is where TDKR did a better job, in my opinion, and why I initially had it ranked higher. But what really made me reconsider the order of the list is Heath Ledger's Joker. It's obviously been talked about extensively over the years--even netting him a freakin' Oscar for it--but his performance is somehow actually properly rated. As sloppy as some of the movie is, it's more than made up for by one of the most memorable twists on a character in film history. That's still what sticks out in my mind a decade later and what rightfully lifts TDK into the spot for the second-greatest superhero movie ever. cAn U gUeSs #1??</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
neonreaper 06/04/19 2:26:11 PM #236:	Endless Sunshine feels like it's more about rejection instead of growing apart. Deer Hunter is awesome but it's been too long since I've seen it. I feel like Toy Story 2 wasn't that great, though TS3 was as good as the original. --- Donny: Are they gonna hurt us, Walter? Walter: No, Donny. These men are cowards. <cite>neonreaper posted [p:922781992] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>Endless Sunshine feels like it's more about rejection instead of growing apart. Deer Hunter is awesome but it's been too long since I've seen it. I feel like Toy Story 2 wasn't that great, though TS3 was as good as the original.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 2:32:48 PM #237:	#155. Dumb and Dumber https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/64/Dumbanddumber.jpg Dir: Peter Farrelly Genre: Comedy Year: 1994 We're just chipping away further at the comedies from my youth that I probably can't rate objectively! Up next is the iconic gross-out feature by Academy Award-winning director Peter Farrelly (see? they don't matter). Poking fun at the Farrelly Brothers' spotty resume aside, Dumb and Dumber is actually a brilliant comedy. There's a healthy mix of gross-out and slapstick humor in there to entertain the slackjawed idiots of the mid-90s, but the real humor is the juxtaposition of the regular people who are forced to work alongside such morons. The funniest scenes are the deadpan reactions of those involved in the plot's central crime mystery to Harry and Lloyd's collective idiocy--making for genuine wit that its creators somehow couldn't realize is what made it great to begin with. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922782261] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#155. Dumb and Dumber https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/64/Dumbanddumber.jpg Dir: Peter Farrelly Genre: Comedy Year: 1994 We're just chipping away further at the comedies from my youth that I probably can't rate objectively! Up next is the iconic gross-out feature by Academy Award-winning director Peter Farrelly (see? they don't matter). Poking fun at the Farrelly Brothers' spotty resume aside, Dumb and Dumber is actually a brilliant comedy. There's a healthy mix of gross-out and slapstick humor in there to entertain the slackjawed idiots of the mid-90s, but the real humor is the juxtaposition of the regular people who are forced to work alongside such morons. The funniest scenes are the deadpan reactions of those involved in the plot's central crime mystery to Harry and Lloyd's collective idiocy--making for genuine wit that its creators somehow couldn't realize is what made it great to begin with.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 2:41:03 PM #238:	#154. The Thin Blue Line https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/69/The_Thin_Blue_Line_poster.jpg Dir: Errol Morris Genre: Documentary, Crime Year: 1988 Errol Morris is probably the greatest director you've never heard of, unless you happen to like documentaries. Everything he touches is stellar--well-researched, legitimately unbiased, and always moving. The Thin Blue Line is no exception. Before Serial, Making a Murderer, Paradise Lost, or any of your other favorite true crime series, there was The Thin Blue Line. Backed by one of the best scores in any movie ever by Philip Glass, it was the first mainstream film to show the world how engaging a true crime documentary could be. It hits all the marks: easy-to-digest recreations, introducing new evidence, capturing people committing perjury. It's no coincidence that it actually helped ~~overturn the conviction of its subject~~. Even with the true crime documentary genre exploding in recent years, nothing on film has ever been as good as this one. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922782579] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#154. The Thin Blue Line https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/69/The_Thin_Blue_Line_poster.jpg Dir: Errol Morris Genre: Documentary, Crime Year: 1988 Errol Morris is probably the greatest director you've never heard of, unless you happen to like documentaries. Everything he touches is stellar--well-researched, legitimately unbiased, and always moving. The Thin Blue Line is no exception. Before Serial, Making a Murderer, Paradise Lost, or any of your other favorite true crime series, there was The Thin Blue Line. Backed by one of the best scores in any movie ever by Philip Glass, it was the first mainstream film to show the world how engaging a true crime documentary could be. It hits all the marks: easy-to-digest recreations, introducing new evidence, capturing people committing perjury. It's no coincidence that it actually helped overturn the conviction of its subject. Even with the true crime documentary genre exploding in recent years, nothing on film has ever been as good as this one.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 2:50:10 PM #239:	#153. It's Such a Beautiful Day https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ab/It%27s_Such_A_Beautiful_Day_Poster.jpg Dir: Don Hertzfeldt Genre: Animated, Drama, Comedy Year: 2012 Note: This refers to the three-part animated feature, not the standalone animated short that comprises the third part of the film. Don Hertzfeldt is truly one of a kind. There's really no one else that I know of like him, and no one to my knowledge has successfully mirrored his style since he made it "big" earlier this decade. So if you want to watch one of the most unique films on this list, look no further than It's Such a Beautiful Day. It's Such a Beautiful Day features Hertzfeldt's trademark minimalist animation that tells a loose story of a man's neurological decay. That sounds really dark and sad--and it is--but there are also moments of really funny absurdist humor and deep philosophizing to balance out the doleful nature of the premise. It's a deeply profound and personal meditation on memory and life that can hit really close to home at times, but I highly recommend watching it in the right mood. Just don't expect Toy Story. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922782952] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#153. It's Such a Beautiful Day https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ab/It%27s_Such_A_Beautiful_Day_Poster.jpg Dir: Don Hertzfeldt Genre: Animated, Drama, Comedy Year: 2012 Note: This refers to the three-part animated feature, not the standalone animated short that comprises the third part of the film. Don Hertzfeldt is truly one of a kind. There's really no one else that I know of like him, and no one to my knowledge has successfully mirrored his style since he made it "big" earlier this decade. So if you want to watch one of the most unique films on this list, look no further than It's Such a Beautiful Day. It's Such a Beautiful Day features Hertzfeldt's trademark minimalist animation that tells a loose story of a man's neurological decay. That sounds really dark and sad--and it is--but there are also moments of really funny absurdist humor and deep philosophizing to balance out the doleful nature of the premise. It's a deeply profound and personal meditation on memory and life that can hit really close to home at times, but I highly recommend watching it in the right mood. Just don't expect Toy Story.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 2:58:04 PM #240:	#152. Juno https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/36/Junoposter2007.png Dir: Jason Reitman Genre: Comedy, Coming of Age Year: 2007 Is Juno my generation's Almost Famous? High Fidelity? It seems like it might be, given how many people my age (particularly girls) decided to base their entire personalities on this movie--from fashion to music to attitude. As annoying as that can be, and as much as I want to hate it, I still have to concede that Juno is one of the best comedies of the past twenty years. Unlike many of those "quirky girl does zany things" movies, Juno has a lot depth to it. It's ultimately a story about maturation--from naive idealism into the pragmatism of adulthood. It's an arc that is supremely crafted by Diablo Cody, who deservedly made an entire career off of this one film. And yes, the soundtrack is bomb. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922783313] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#152. Juno https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/36/Junoposter2007.png Dir: Jason Reitman Genre: Comedy, Coming of Age Year: 2007 Is Juno my generation's Almost Famous? High Fidelity? It seems like it might be, given how many people my age (particularly girls) decided to base their entire personalities on this movie--from fashion to music to attitude. As annoying as that can be, and as much as I want to hate it, I still have to concede that Juno is one of the best comedies of the past twenty years. Unlike many of those "quirky girl does zany things" movies, Juno has a lot depth to it. It's ultimately a story about maturation--from naive idealism into the pragmatism of adulthood. It's an arc that is supremely crafted by Diablo Cody, who deservedly made an entire career off of this one film. And yes, the soundtrack is bomb.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LordoftheMorons 06/04/19 3:03:18 PM #241:	Loved Moonrise Kingdom. Its really amazing that hes able to make a nominally mundane story feel like fantasy. --- Congrats to Advokaiser for winning the CBX Guru Challenge! <cite>LordoftheMorons posted [p:922783541] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>Loved Moonrise Kingdom. Its really amazing that hes able to make a nominally mundane story feel like fantasy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 3:15:21 PM #242:	#151. Joe Dirt https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/69/Joe_dirt.jpg Dir: Dennie Gordon Genre: Comedy Year: 2001 Oooookay people. This one is going to catch me a lot of flak for including at all, as it is undoubtedly the lowest-rated (per RT and IMDB) of any film on the list. But hear me out. What do you look for in comedies? A likable protagonist. A simple but compelling plot. Gags that are funny in a timeless kind of way. Well I have news for you: Joe Dirt checks all those boxes emphatically. Although it may seem like your typical dumb B-level Happy Madison title, Joe Dirt is actually a picaresque across America--sort of a more cynical Forrest Gump. David Spade plays a sympathetic orphan abandoned by his parents and mocked relentlessly as an adult, who merely wants to find his way back home. And, alongside a great classic rock soundtrack, he tells the story of this journey through various absurdist episodes. Some people will chide me for including such a "dumb" movie--but I would disagree. We're talking about a comedy that uses the words "aberration" and "milieu" in the screenplay ffs. Some would also say that it's puerile. And while there is a poo joke or two, it has that Dumb and Dumber quality to it--it's all about the deadpan reactions to some of these scenes. Finally, some will say that it's just another pointless throwaway comedy. But I firmly will argue that there is a deeper meaning to Joe Dirt. David Spade, who co-wrote the movie, actually was abandoned by his father as a kid and raised in poverty. There is certainly a personal element here as his character searches for his home, only to find out that it is not what he thinks it will be. And it does provide a legitimate theme of expectations vs. reality in the same way I mentioned Juno doing earlier. I could go on in defense of the film, but I'll just conclude with a simple mantra to help you open your mind when viewing it: life's a garden, dig it. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922783994] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#151. Joe Dirt https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/69/Joe_dirt.jpg Dir: Dennie Gordon Genre: Comedy Year: 2001 Oooookay people. This one is going to catch me a lot of flak for including at all, as it is undoubtedly the lowest-rated (per RT and IMDB) of any film on the list. But hear me out. What do you look for in comedies? A likable protagonist. A simple but compelling plot. Gags that are funny in a timeless kind of way. Well I have news for you: Joe Dirt checks all those boxes emphatically. Although it may seem like your typical dumb B-level Happy Madison title, Joe Dirt is actually a picaresque across America--sort of a more cynical Forrest Gump. David Spade plays a sympathetic orphan abandoned by his parents and mocked relentlessly as an adult, who merely wants to find his way back home. And, alongside a great classic rock soundtrack, he tells the story of this journey through various absurdist episodes. Some people will chide me for including such a "dumb" movie--but I would disagree. We're talking about a comedy that uses the words "aberration" and "milieu" in the screenplay ffs. Some would also say that it's puerile. And while there is a poo joke or two, it has that Dumb and Dumber quality to it--it's all about the deadpan reactions to some of these scenes. Finally, some will say that it's just another pointless throwaway comedy. But I firmly will argue that there is a deeper meaning to Joe Dirt. David Spade, who co-wrote the movie, actually was abandoned by his father as a kid and raised in poverty. There is certainly a personal element here as his character searches for his home, only to find out that it is not what he thinks it will be. And it does provide a legitimate theme of expectations vs. reality in the same way I mentioned Juno doing earlier. I could go on in defense of the film, but I'll just conclude with a simple mantra to help you open your mind when viewing it: life's a garden, dig it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
neonreaper 06/04/19 3:21:31 PM #243:	Nelson_Mandela posted... #155. Dumb and Dumber https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/64/Dumbanddumber.jpg Dir: Peter Farrelly Genre: Comedy Year: 1994 We're just chipping away further at the comedies from my youth that I probably can't rate objectively! Up next is the iconic gross-out feature by Academy Award-winning director Peter Farrelly (see? they don't matter). Poking fun at the Farrelly Brothers' spotty resume aside, Dumb and Dumber is actually a brilliant comedy. There's a healthy mix of gross-out and slapstick humor in there to entertain the slackjawed idiots of the mid-90s, but the real humor is the juxtaposition of the regular people who are forced to work alongside such morons. The funniest scenes are the deadpan reactions of those involved in the plot's central crime mystery to Harry and Lloyd's collective idiocy--making for genuine wit that its creators somehow couldn't realize is what made it great to begin with. Carrey and Daniels carry a lot of the material far beyond what it deserves. The 'just when I thought you couldn't mess up any worse..... you totally redeem yourself' bit is a good example. --- Donny: Are they gonna hurt us, Walter? Walter: No, Donny. These men are cowards. <cite>neonreaper posted [p:922784241] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>Nelson_Mandela posted...</cite> <quote>#155. Dumb and Dumber https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/64/Dumbanddumber.jpg Dir: Peter Farrelly Genre: Comedy Year: 1994 We're just chipping away further at the comedies from my youth that I probably can't rate objectively! Up next is the iconic gross-out feature by Academy Award-winning director Peter Farrelly (see? they don't matter). Poking fun at the Farrelly Brothers' spotty resume aside, Dumb and Dumber is actually a brilliant comedy. There's a healthy mix of gross-out and slapstick humor in there to entertain the slackjawed idiots of the mid-90s, but the real humor is the juxtaposition of the regular people who are forced to work alongside such morons. The funniest scenes are the deadpan reactions of those involved in the plot's central crime mystery to Harry and Lloyd's collective idiocy--making for genuine wit that its creators somehow couldn't realize is what made it great to begin with.</quote> Carrey and Daniels carry a lot of the material far beyond what it deserves. The 'just when I thought you couldn't mess up any worse..... you totally redeem yourself' bit is a good example.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 3:23:32 PM #244:	#150. Grave of the Fireflies https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a5/Grave_of_the_Fireflies_Japanese_poster.jpg Dir: Isao Takahata Genre: Animated, Drama Year: 1988 Yeesh. Grave of the Fireflies might be the single-most depressing movie on this list. And we're talking about a list with movies like ~~Schindler's List~~ on it (whoops, spoilers). But sometimes you need to just watch a ridiculously tragic film. And the tragic nature of it is very obviously a reflection on the politics of Japan as it still dealt with the psychological aftermath of World War II. The story of the siblings is harrowing and serves as a symbol for Japanese society at large during wartime. There is no happy or charming part of this film. It is not Life Is Beautiful. It's all sadness all the time, but if you're willing to get gutted emotionally, it's also one of the most beautiful pieces of Japanese cinema. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922784330] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#150. Grave of the Fireflies https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a5/Grave_of_the_Fireflies_Japanese_poster.jpg Dir: Isao Takahata Genre: Animated, Drama Year: 1988 Yeesh. Grave of the Fireflies might be the single-most depressing movie on this list. And we're talking about a list with movies like Schindler's List on it (whoops, spoilers). But sometimes you need to just watch a ridiculously tragic film. And the tragic nature of it is very obviously a reflection on the politics of Japan as it still dealt with the psychological aftermath of World War II. The story of the siblings is harrowing and serves as a symbol for Japanese society at large during wartime. There is no happy or charming part of this film. It is not Life Is Beautiful. It's all sadness all the time, but if you're willing to get gutted emotionally, it's also one of the most beautiful pieces of Japanese cinema.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 3:35:17 PM #245:	Bottom 100 250. The Last Waltz (1978) 249. Freaks (1932) 248. Superbad (2007) 247. Good Time (2017) 246. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) 245. Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) 244. The Fifth Element (1997) 243. The Thing (1982) 242. The Apartment (1960) 241. A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) 240. The Sandlot (1993) 239. O.J.: Made in America (2016) 238. Total Recall (1990) 237. Clerks (1994) 236. Logan (2017) 235. Sling Blade (1996) 234. 28 Days Later (2002) 233. Team America: World Police (2004) 232. 25th Hour (2002) 231. Let the Right One In (2008) 230. Her (2013) 229. Beetlejuice (1988) 228. Inglorious Basterds (2008) 227. Requiem for a Dream (2000) 226. Blue Velvet (1986) 225. Dog Day Afternoon (1975) 224. Zodiac (2007) 223. The Ten Commandments (1956) 222. The Blair Witch Project (1999) 221. Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) 220. Ghostbusters (1984) 219. 12 Angry Men (1957) 218. Happy Gilmore (1996) 217. Incendies (2010) 216. Training Day (2001) 215. Princess Mononoke (1997) 214. John Wick (2014) 213. Midnight Cowboy (1969) 212. Animal House (1978) 211. Gladiator (2000) 210. Gravity (2013) 209. Gremlins (1984) 208. Almost Famous (2000) 207. JFK (1991) 206. Bonnie and Clyde (1967) 205. Sin City (2005) 204. Inception (2010) 203. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) 202. The Fast and the Furious (2001) 201. The Goonies (1985) 200. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) 199. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) 198. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) 197. Dunkirk (2017) 196. The Dark Knight Rises (2013) 195. Boogie Nights (1997) 194. Traffic (2000) 193. Dark City (1998) 192. Saving Private Ryan (1998) 191. The Wrestler (2008) 190. This Is Spinal Tap (1984) 189. Lethal Weapon (1987) 188. The Big Lebowski (1998) 187. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) 186. Zoolander (2001) 185. The Last Picture Show (1971) 184. Drive (2011) 183. Boyz n the Hood (1991) 182. The Conversation (1974) 181. Jaws (1975) 180. The Sixth Sense (1999) 18. Taxi Driver (1976) 179. In the Mood for Love (2000) 178. Blowup (1966) 177. Life Is Beautiful (1997) 176. Mean Streets (1973) 175. Call Me by Your Name (2017) 174. Bringing Out the Dead (1999) 173. Rosemary's Baby (1968) 172. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) 171. Once Upon a Time in America (1984) 170. Perfect Blue (1997) 169. A History of Violence (2005) 168. Planet of the Apes (1968) 167. The Aviator (2004) 166. Deliverance (1972) 165. North by Northwest (1959) 164. M (1931) - The greatest German movie ever made 163. Moonrise Kingdom (2012) 162. Toy Story (1995) 161. Children of Men (2006) 160. Halloween (1978) 159. The Deer Hunter (1978) 158. Skyfall (2012) 157. Rushmore (1998) 156. The Dark Knight (2007) 155. Dumb and Dumber (1994) 154. The Thin Blue Line (1988) 153. It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012) 152. Juno (2007) 151. Joe Dirt (2001) 150. Grave of the Fireflies (1988) --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922784832] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>Bottom 100 250. The Last Waltz (1978) 249. Freaks (1932) 248. Superbad (2007) 247. Good Time (2017) 246. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) 245. Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) 244. The Fifth Element (1997) 243. The Thing (1982) 242. The Apartment (1960) 241. A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) 240. The Sandlot (1993) 239. O.J.: Made in America (2016) 238. Total Recall (1990) 237. Clerks (1994) 236. Logan (2017) 235. Sling Blade (1996) 234. 28 Days Later (2002) 233. Team America: World Police (2004) 232. 25th Hour (2002) 231. Let the Right One In (2008) 230. Her (2013) 229. Beetlejuice (1988) 228. Inglorious Basterds (2008) 227. Requiem for a Dream (2000) 226. Blue Velvet (1986) 225. Dog Day Afternoon (1975) 224. Zodiac (2007) 223. The Ten Commandments (1956) 222. The Blair Witch Project (1999) 221. Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) 220. Ghostbusters (1984) 219. 12 Angry Men (1957) 218. Happy Gilmore (1996) 217. Incendies (2010) 216. Training Day (2001) 215. Princess Mononoke (1997) 214. John Wick (2014) 213. Midnight Cowboy (1969) 212. Animal House (1978) 211. Gladiator (2000) 210. Gravity (2013) 209. Gremlins (1984) 208. Almost Famous (2000) 207. JFK (1991) 206. Bonnie and Clyde (1967) 205. Sin City (2005) 204. Inception (2010) 203. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) 202. The Fast and the Furious (2001) 201. The Goonies (1985) 200. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) 199. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) 198. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) 197. Dunkirk (2017) 196. The Dark Knight Rises (2013) 195. Boogie Nights (1997) 194. Traffic (2000) 193. Dark City (1998) 192. Saving Private Ryan (1998) 191. The Wrestler (2008) 190. This Is Spinal Tap (1984) 189. Lethal Weapon (1987) 188. The Big Lebowski (1998) 187. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) 186. Zoolander (2001) 185. The Last Picture Show (1971) 184. Drive (2011) 183. Boyz n the Hood (1991) 182. The Conversation (1974) 181. Jaws (1975) 180. The Sixth Sense (1999) 18. Taxi Driver (1976) 179. In the Mood for Love (2000) 178. Blowup (1966) 177. Life Is Beautiful (1997) 176. Mean Streets (1973) 175. Call Me by Your Name (2017) 174. Bringing Out the Dead (1999) 173. Rosemary's Baby (1968) 172. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) 171. Once Upon a Time in America (1984) 170. Perfect Blue (1997) 169. A History of Violence (2005) 168. Planet of the Apes (1968) 167. The Aviator (2004) 166. Deliverance (1972) 165. North by Northwest (1959) 164. M (1931) - The greatest German movie ever made 163. Moonrise Kingdom (2012) 162. Toy Story (1995) 161. Children of Men (2006) 160. Halloween (1978) 159. The Deer Hunter (1978) 158. Skyfall (2012) 157. Rushmore (1998) 156. The Dark Knight (2007) 155. Dumb and Dumber (1994) 154. The Thin Blue Line (1988) 153. It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012) 152. Juno (2007) 151. Joe Dirt (2001) 150. Grave of the Fireflies (1988)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 3:41:23 PM #246:	I'm pooped --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922785098] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>I'm pooped</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
neonreaper 06/04/19 3:59:24 PM #247:	as far as classic Disney I think Sleeping Beauty is my current fave --- Donny: Are they gonna hurt us, Walter? Walter: No, Donny. These men are cowards. <cite>neonreaper posted [p:922785876] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>as far as classic Disney I think Sleeping Beauty is my current fave</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wallmasterz 06/04/19 5:04:31 PM #248:	Going to take a wild crazy guess that the other superhero movie is ~~Batman Begins~~ --- I need to update my signature. <cite>wallmasterz posted [p:922788442] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>Going to take a wild crazy guess that the other superhero movie is Batman Begins</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MetalmindStats 06/04/19 7:55:42 PM #249:	Nelson_Mandela posted... ~~18. Taxi Driver (1976)~~ Also, I'm kind of surprised to see no Metropolis on this list (not a criticism, among other reasons since I haven't seen it yet). Big points for some of these offbeat additions that really make the list yours, though. --- "I believe in a universe that doesn't care, and people who do." You won the CBX Guru Contest, Advokaiser! Bully for you! <cite>MetalmindStats posted [p:922795203] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>Nelson_Mandela posted...</cite> <quote>18. Taxi Driver (1976)</quote> Also, I'm kind of surprised to see no Metropolis on this list (not a criticism, among other reasons since I haven't seen it yet). Big points for some of these offbeat additions that really make the list yours, though.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 8:20:09 PM #250:	MetalmindStats posted... Nelson_Mandela posted... ~~18. Taxi Driver (1976)~~ Also, I'm kind of surprised to see no Metropolis on this list (not a criticism, among other reasons since I haven't seen it yet). Big points for some of these offbeat additions that really make the list yours, though. Whoops! Guess I gotta repost. I've actually never seen metropolis --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922796215] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>MetalmindStats posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Nelson_Mandela posted...</cite> <quote>18. Taxi Driver (1976)</quote> Also, I'm kind of surprised to see no Metropolis on this list (not a criticism, among other reasons since I haven't seen it yet). Big points for some of these offbeat additions that really make the list yours, though.</quote> Whoops! Guess I gotta repost. I've actually never seen metropolis</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/04/19 8:21:02 PM #251:	Bottom 100 250. The Last Waltz (1978) 249. Freaks (1932) 248. Superbad (2007) 247. Good Time (2017) 246. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) 245. Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) 244. The Fifth Element (1997) 243. The Thing (1982) 242. The Apartment (1960) 241. A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) 240. The Sandlot (1993) 239. O.J.: Made in America (2016) 238. Total Recall (1990) 237. Clerks (1994) 236. Logan (2017) 235. Sling Blade (1996) 234. 28 Days Later (2002) 233. Team America: World Police (2004) 232. 25th Hour (2002) 231. Let the Right One In (2008) 230. Her (2013) 229. Beetlejuice (1988) 228. Inglorious Basterds (2008) 227. Requiem for a Dream (2000) 226. Blue Velvet (1986) 225. Dog Day Afternoon (1975) 224. Zodiac (2007) 223. The Ten Commandments (1956) 222. The Blair Witch Project (1999) 221. Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) 220. Ghostbusters (1984) 219. 12 Angry Men (1957) 218. Happy Gilmore (1996) 217. Incendies (2010) 216. Training Day (2001) 215. Princess Mononoke (1997) 214. John Wick (2014) 213. Midnight Cowboy (1969) 212. Animal House (1978) 211. Gladiator (2000) 210. Gravity (2013) 209. Gremlins (1984) 208. Almost Famous (2000) 207. JFK (1991) 206. Bonnie and Clyde (1967) 205. Sin City (2005) 204. Inception (2010) 203. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) 202. The Fast and the Furious (2001) 201. The Goonies (1985) 200. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) 199. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) 198. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) 197. Dunkirk (2017) 196. The Dark Knight Rises (2013) 195. Boogie Nights (1997) 194. Traffic (2000) 193. Dark City (1998) 192. Saving Private Ryan (1998) 191. The Wrestler (2008) 190. This Is Spinal Tap (1984) 189. Lethal Weapon (1987) 188. The Big Lebowski (1998) 187. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) 186. Zoolander (2001) 185. The Last Picture Show (1971) 184. Drive (2011) 183. Boyz n the Hood (1991) 182. The Conversation (1974) 181. Jaws (1975) 180. The Sixth Sense (1999) 179. In the Mood for Love (2000) 178. Blowup (1966) 177. Life Is Beautiful (1997) 176. Mean Streets (1973) 175. Call Me by Your Name (2017) 174. Bringing Out the Dead (1999) 173. Rosemary's Baby (1968) 172. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) 171. Once Upon a Time in America (1984) 170. Perfect Blue (1997) 169. A History of Violence (2005) 168. Planet of the Apes (1968) 167. The Aviator (2004) 166. Deliverance (1972) 165. North by Northwest (1959) 164. M (1931) - The greatest German movie ever made 163. Moonrise Kingdom (2012) 162. Toy Story (1995) 161. Children of Men (2006) 160. Halloween (1978) 159. The Deer Hunter (1978) 158. Skyfall (2012) 157. Rushmore (1998) 156. The Dark Knight (2007) 155. Dumb and Dumber (1994) 154. The Thin Blue Line (1988) 153. It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012) 152. Juno (2007) 151. Joe Dirt (2001) 150. Grave of the Fireflies (1988) --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922796248] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>Bottom 100 250. The Last Waltz (1978) 249. Freaks (1932) 248. Superbad (2007) 247. Good Time (2017) 246. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) 245. Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) 244. The Fifth Element (1997) 243. The Thing (1982) 242. The Apartment (1960) 241. A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) 240. The Sandlot (1993) 239. O.J.: Made in America (2016) 238. Total Recall (1990) 237. Clerks (1994) 236. Logan (2017) 235. Sling Blade (1996) 234. 28 Days Later (2002) 233. Team America: World Police (2004) 232. 25th Hour (2002) 231. Let the Right One In (2008) 230. Her (2013) 229. Beetlejuice (1988) 228. Inglorious Basterds (2008) 227. Requiem for a Dream (2000) 226. Blue Velvet (1986) 225. Dog Day Afternoon (1975) 224. Zodiac (2007) 223. The Ten Commandments (1956) 222. The Blair Witch Project (1999) 221. Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) 220. Ghostbusters (1984) 219. 12 Angry Men (1957) 218. Happy Gilmore (1996) 217. Incendies (2010) 216. Training Day (2001) 215. Princess Mononoke (1997) 214. John Wick (2014) 213. Midnight Cowboy (1969) 212. Animal House (1978) 211. Gladiator (2000) 210. Gravity (2013) 209. Gremlins (1984) 208. Almost Famous (2000) 207. JFK (1991) 206. Bonnie and Clyde (1967) 205. Sin City (2005) 204. Inception (2010) 203. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) 202. The Fast and the Furious (2001) 201. The Goonies (1985) 200. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) 199. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) 198. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) 197. Dunkirk (2017) 196. The Dark Knight Rises (2013) 195. Boogie Nights (1997) 194. Traffic (2000) 193. Dark City (1998) 192. Saving Private Ryan (1998) 191. The Wrestler (2008) 190. This Is Spinal Tap (1984) 189. Lethal Weapon (1987) 188. The Big Lebowski (1998) 187. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) 186. Zoolander (2001) 185. The Last Picture Show (1971) 184. Drive (2011) 183. Boyz n the Hood (1991) 182. The Conversation (1974) 181. Jaws (1975) 180. The Sixth Sense (1999) 179. In the Mood for Love (2000) 178. Blowup (1966) 177. Life Is Beautiful (1997) 176. Mean Streets (1973) 175. Call Me by Your Name (2017) 174. Bringing Out the Dead (1999) 173. Rosemary's Baby (1968) 172. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) 171. Once Upon a Time in America (1984) 170. Perfect Blue (1997) 169. A History of Violence (2005) 168. Planet of the Apes (1968) 167. The Aviator (2004) 166. Deliverance (1972) 165. North by Northwest (1959) 164. M (1931) - The greatest German movie ever made 163. Moonrise Kingdom (2012) 162. Toy Story (1995) 161. Children of Men (2006) 160. Halloween (1978) 159. The Deer Hunter (1978) 158. Skyfall (2012) 157. Rushmore (1998) 156. The Dark Knight (2007) 155. Dumb and Dumber (1994) 154. The Thin Blue Line (1988) 153. It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012) 152. Juno (2007) 151. Joe Dirt (2001) 150. Grave of the Fireflies (1988)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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