Gardian Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 To celebrate the auspicious and humbling moment of my 1,000th post (!), I thought I'd propose a list of favourite films for discussion / further offerings. It took several glasses of (unhealthy) CdR, prior to my (unhealthy) red meat main course, followed by my (unhealthy) sticky toffee pudding dessert, to come up with this list.Dr Zhivago - timelessMagnificent Seven - great music & Wallach stole it (as usual)Schindler's List - not much to say reallyAll Quiet on the Western Front - the original anti-war filmRainman - superb HoffmanLa Gloire de Mon Pere - charming social observationSinging in the Rain - if only for the title numberThe Sting - great denouementIpcress File - mould-breakingFrench Connection - pacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 1. Gone With The Wind - the clothes and the chemistry between Scarlet & Rhett.2. Wizard of Oz - the music and the fantasy.3. The Commitments - the music and the reality.4. An American in Paris - A work of art!5. E.T. - Speilberg genius.6. Casablanca - more chemistry!7. Pulp Fiction - so daring in every aspect.8. Sophies Choice - for me one of the best films of the personal horrors of that war.9. Desperado - Antonio Banderas[:)]10. The Full Monty - just so 'desperately' funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZ Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I'm tired so can think of only 5 films right now:1. The Shining - the ultimate horror film2. Apocalypse now - anti-war, deep and dark3. Jean de Florette/Manon des Sources - brilliant acting, a true classic4. Jesus of Montreal - illuminating5. La Folie des Grandeurs - a very funny commedy which got me interested in all things French when I was little! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Ghost: cos Im a romantic Saving Grace: One of the funniest films I have seen, and great views of north cornwall Pulp fiction : action in every min of the filmRing of bright water : Cos it makes me cry every time Green fried tomatoes: great acting great story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 In no particular order, just ten of my favourites...Veronica Guerin: shocking, sad and the real story behind Ordinary Decent CriminalLife is Beautiful: achingly tender, funny and movingOklahoma: because my parents loved it, and I do tooAmores Perros: a Mexican Pulp FictionThe Pirates of Penzance: Kevin Kline swashes his buckle like no one else as the pirate king Donnie Darko: haunting and puzzling, with a great soundtrackArsenic and Old Lace: Cary Grant at his very bestThe Ring (original Japanese version): still makes the hairs on the back of my neck prickle, the scariest film everThe Talented Mr Ripley: beautiful locations, great story8 Femmes: like a French Agatha Christie, with some of France's finest actresses, and some great songs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Oooh, I love lists! To make my "great" list, I need to have been able to watch a movie at least 5 times - something which says something new every time you watch it. In no particular order.Lone Star By America's greatest independent film-maker, writer director John Sayles. Full of little gems of performances from a wonderful cast, headed by the marvelous Chris Cooper.Broadcast News One of my favourite actresses, Holly Hunter, at her best. And a marvelous study of what it's like to be a woman (and a very clever one) working in a man's world.Quiz Show Tough to know what's wrong with this movie - perfect in every way.The Third Man Fabulously photograped, a Graham Greene script, and Orson Wells at his best as the totally amoral villain you can't help but like. The shot of him in the shadows with the cat is iconic.Rio Bravo Pure, unadulterated fun.Singin' in the Rain Superb musical with a story that actually works and means something. Donald O'Connor running up the wall in "Make 'em Laugh" is the highlight for me (although of course, Gene Kelly doing the titile song is unforgettable too.)Mephisto Terrifying study of how fame corrupts. Klaus Maria Brandauer in anything is OK in my book though..The Station Agent How do some rubbish films make millions and gems like this pass by virtually un-noticed? Forget those "buddy" movies, this is the perfect story of how true friendship works.Forbidden Planet Sci-fi Shakespeare! Fantastic score and other special effects way ahead of their time.Goldfinger Yeah, I know, hardly intelectual but better than thousands of spy movies which have been made since. "No, Mr Bond, I want you to die." Perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Koyaanisqatsi, Powaqqatsi (but definately NOT Naqoyqatsi) - quite amazing, stunning and should definitely be seen (and can be watched again and again).Dr Strangelove - classic, funny and still relevant.Almost Famous - maybe because its my era and really captures the spirit, the music, the attitudes, everything.Meet Joe Black - despite the subject matter, always leaves me feeling calm and with lifted spirits.BrazilK-PaxDogma - just a shame the (unnecessary) continual bad language which really adds nothing. But if you can get past that some excellent ideas, script, etc.(But then the list would probably be totally different tomorrow)Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacote0_0 Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Not a list, but I'm convinced our postman bases his deliveries on Jour de Fete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Shaun of the Dead - hilariousApocalypse Now - Very deep movie based on J Conrad's Hearts of Darkness. Must have seen it 100 times and still don't fully understand it.Pan's Labyrinth - 3 genres in one. Great movieAmelie - If a film could be a painting, this would be it.Goodbye LeninDer Untergang - Hitlers last daysFirst two Resident Evil movies. Awesome sound!Fistful of Dollars trilogy. Best westerns ever.Blood Diamond - Great once you get past Leonardo Di Crapio's South African accent.Shawshank Redemption - The audio book is even better!Stand By Me - A classic.Just a few of my favourites.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londoneye Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Fried Green TomatosTo Kill a Mocking BirdMissisipi BurningOnce Were WarriorsShrek (all of them !)The Green Mile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patmobile Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Field of DreamsShawshank RedemptionThe Green Mile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 The beaches of Dunkirque (sp) - because my farver was innit.Wiz of Oz - top dollarWest Side Story - Because I want to star in it wearing a big spotty frockShawshank Redemption - GrippingMissippis Burning - How did they get out of that one?Snow White - Because my daughter used to sing all the songs when she was little and my son used to cry when she died. (I still worry over him)Sixth Sense - But only when you dont know the ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londoneye Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Oh I like this thread because I have just been advised on how to download free movies (waiting for discs to arrive). So I am going to try some of the films mentioned - eg if anyone mentions one of same films as myself then I assume that we may have similar taste in movies, and I will try any others they put which I haven't seen. There is a logic to it !! Lets see if it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Atonement (excellent film, recently released...........do go and see it)Les ChoristesEtre et AvoirFried Green TomatoesAmelieand loads more!add to thatLife is beautifulGosford Park (for period costume etc.)Four Weddings and a Funeral (for light entertainment)Billy ElliotLate additionOut of Africa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londoneye Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Now according to my theory, that is twice that 'Life is beatiful' has been mentioned amongst some of my own favourites, so I shall have to try that one, as I have never seen it (or heard of it, if I am honest). It's first on my list to download. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Make sure you have a big box of tissues then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman!)Out of AfricaA Passage to IndiaGandhiRyan's Daughterjust thought of anotherMeurtre dans un Jardin Anglais which I think was The Draughtsman's Contractand anotherSubway de Luc Besson [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 [quote user="TWINKLE"]Make sure you have a big box of tissues then![/quote]Twinkle, I have seen you crying over the adverts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 [quote user="Christine Animal"]Meurtre dans un Jardin Anglais which I think was The Draughtsman's Contract[/quote]Add that to my list as well (Draughtsman's Contract anyway). In fact several of Peter Greenaway's films (with the Michael Nyman sound tracks) - but some are a bit nasty.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Now according to my theory, that is twice that 'Life is beatiful' has been mentioned amongst some of my own favourites, so I shall have to try that one, as I have never seen it (or heard of it, if I am honest). It's first on my list to download. Like its title, very beautiful and very sad too as twinkle said, take a large box of hankies.Sorry I have added more to my original list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furry Knickers Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Me own favourite films are 1 The Quiet Man 2 Tarka The Otter3 The Incredible Journey (the original Disney version with that gorgeous Siamese)4 The Incredible Mr Limpet5 Godzilla Meets King Kong6 Babe7 ET8 Donkey Goes To Honolulu9 Goodfellas10 Scarface (Al Pacino is just the greatest and if I was a gay, I would fancy him) I love the way he says "f**k you" no one can say those words like Al! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Yes, Tarka the Otter and of course ET. Good ones, FK, forgot those. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 The "multiple boxes of paper handkerchiefs" movie of all time has to be "Au Hazard Balthazar". Stunning, but not for the easily-upset! Blub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furry Knickers Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 [quote user="cooperlola"] The "multiple boxes of paper handkerchiefs" movie of all time has to be "Au Hazard Balthazar". Stunning, but not for the easily-upset! Blub.[/quote]That was about a lovely donkey too!Dear Mrs Animal, you are still as lovely as ever[kiss] Peter Ustinov is marvelous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Yes, I'm nearly as lovely as Peter Ustinov, so are you ! [kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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