Dead Poet’s Society gets me every time. The ending of The Color Purple. The little girl’s awakening from brain surgery scene in The Fall. Finding Neverland. And Grave of the Fireflies.
I was a Freshman in college when I saw “Velvet Goldmine” for the first time, and fell in love with it. The soundtrack is amazing, and the performances are fantastic. Love it all the way around.
“Blowout” with John Travolta is pretty horrific. “National Security” with Martin Lawrence—too much racially influenced jokes for me. Didn’t really care too much for “The Talented Mr. Ripley”.
I love this version because I also saw it at a young age. I also loved Chani’s blue eyes. The whole spice thing was intriguing to me, and I admired Lady Jessica because she defied the Bene Gesserit and fell in love with her husband. Baron Harkonnen needed some acne medication though and Sting was a bit too feaky skinny as the Baron’s nephew.
How are you gonna call Legend a bad film. The plot may be a bit trite with the love story element, but the way they went about showing light and dark, good and evil, are things that everyone can relate to. The sets are fantastic, and I love the costumes. Gump is a bit strange, but the whole goblins, Lord of Darkness, fairies, brownies, princess characters are what make it great.
I will admit that Howard the Duck is a bad movie, but I love it. I’ve seen it so many times I’ve lost count. I love Willow, too, but haven’t seen it in years. I’d have to watch it again to determine whether it lives up to my memories of it. I don’t know how many people have seen Streets of Fire, but I think it’s great. Fifties costumes and cars, mixed in with Eighties costumes and music, and Willem Dafoe in black latexish waders…it doesn’t get much better. I did like The Fountain very much. I’ve also run into a lot of people who don’t like National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. It’s a staple in our house every Thanksgiving.
I agree with HCaulfield37 on Michael Bay movies and Across the Universe. And, since I’m a big fan of stunt driving: Gone in 60 Seconds, and Death Proof. Labyrinth is another all-time favorite; David Bowie as Jareth, the Goblin King.
I knew from an early age that movies/cinema was what I truly loved. I’m the only member of my family who will sit through all of the special features on DVDs. It was the HBO First Look series that sparked my interest in things behind the camera—I think I was about 11 at the time I saw my first one. Of course my film studies classes in college introduced me to silent, early black and white, and classic films. Others I’ve found on my own. I wish I was independently wealthy enough to purchase the Criterion Collection and not have to decide what I’m gonna have to go without for the month when I do make a purchase. And I’m usually so disappointed when Hollywood takes a great film (read Foreign), and remakes it with none of the depth of the original. -I really wish they weren’t remaking “Let the Right One In” currently.
Thriller by far. The choreography of all the zombie dancers, plus Michael, is amazing. I like the whole concept of him and his girlfriend having gone to see a scary movie, and then walking home afterwards. Empty house, zombies rising, Michael turns into a werewolf. And, let’s not forget the wonderful Vincent Price. Plus, An American Werewolf in London is still one of my favorite movies, so kudos to John Landis.
Movies that you cry at every time... almost 3 years ago
Dead Poet’s Society gets me every time. The ending of The Color Purple. The little girl’s awakening from brain surgery scene in The Fall. Finding Neverland. And Grave of the Fireflies.
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Most impressive one-take tracking shot? almost 3 years ago
What about Altman’s “The Player”? That whole opening shot is incredible.
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Velvet goldmine- Todd Haynes greatest film? almost 3 years ago
I was a Freshman in college when I saw “Velvet Goldmine” for the first time, and fell in love with it. The soundtrack is amazing, and the performances are fantastic. Love it all the way around.
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Ten Worst Movies You've Ever Seen? almost 3 years ago
“Blowout” with John Travolta is pretty horrific. “National Security” with Martin Lawrence—too much racially influenced jokes for me. Didn’t really care too much for “The Talented Mr. Ripley”.
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Great performances that hardly ever get discussed almost 3 years ago
I agree with Elijah Wood in “The Ice Storm”, and I would also include “Green Street Hooligans”. And how about Jamie Bell in “Nicholas Nickleby”.
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Lynch's Dune almost 3 years ago
I love this version because I also saw it at a young age. I also loved Chani’s blue eyes. The whole spice thing was intriguing to me, and I admired Lady Jessica because she defied the Bene Gesserit and fell in love with her husband. Baron Harkonnen needed some acne medication though and Sting was a bit too feaky skinny as the Baron’s nephew.
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Films you love but most people hate. almost 3 years ago
How are you gonna call Legend a bad film. The plot may be a bit trite with the love story element, but the way they went about showing light and dark, good and evil, are things that everyone can relate to. The sets are fantastic, and I love the costumes. Gump is a bit strange, but the whole goblins, Lord of Darkness, fairies, brownies, princess characters are what make it great.
I will admit that Howard the Duck is a bad movie, but I love it. I’ve seen it so many times I’ve lost count. I love Willow, too, but haven’t seen it in years. I’d have to watch it again to determine whether it lives up to my memories of it. I don’t know how many people have seen Streets of Fire, but I think it’s great. Fifties costumes and cars, mixed in with Eighties costumes and music, and Willem Dafoe in black latexish waders…it doesn’t get much better. I did like The Fountain very much. I’ve also run into a lot of people who don’t like National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. It’s a staple in our house every Thanksgiving.
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Films you love but most people hate. almost 3 years ago
I agree with HCaulfield37 on Michael Bay movies and Across the Universe. And, since I’m a big fan of stunt driving: Gone in 60 Seconds, and Death Proof. Labyrinth is another all-time favorite; David Bowie as Jareth, the Goblin King.
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What Got You Interested in Cinema? almost 3 years ago
I knew from an early age that movies/cinema was what I truly loved. I’m the only member of my family who will sit through all of the special features on DVDs. It was the HBO First Look series that sparked my interest in things behind the camera—I think I was about 11 at the time I saw my first one. Of course my film studies classes in college introduced me to silent, early black and white, and classic films. Others I’ve found on my own. I wish I was independently wealthy enough to purchase the Criterion Collection and not have to decide what I’m gonna have to go without for the month when I do make a purchase. And I’m usually so disappointed when Hollywood takes a great film (read Foreign), and remakes it with none of the depth of the original. -I really wish they weren’t remaking “Let the Right One In” currently.
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CONVERSATE/COMMUNICATE - USING MOVIE "QUOTES" - I'LL START IT OFF almost 3 years ago
“Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.”
—The Princess Bride
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what did you watch today? almost 3 years ago
Requiem for a Dream and Any Given Sunday
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the great videos of Michael Jackson: name yours and tell why? almost 3 years ago
Thriller by far. The choreography of all the zombie dancers, plus Michael, is amazing. I like the whole concept of him and his girlfriend having gone to see a scary movie, and then walking home afterwards. Empty house, zombies rising, Michael turns into a werewolf. And, let’s not forget the wonderful Vincent Price. Plus, An American Werewolf in London is still one of my favorite movies, so kudos to John Landis.
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Books almost 3 years ago
No Country for Old Men; An Innocent Client, written by an author from the same city as me
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Film Titles that would make a Good McDonalds Product almost 3 years ago
The Big Mac Supremacy
Band of Burgers
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What Film Are You Most Looking Forward To In 2009? almost 3 years ago
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince; Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
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