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JC13 on 12/10/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yeah I watched Double Indemnity 2 days ago and the whole time I was thinking: why the hell haven't I watched this before? I loved it! It will probably go up on my list when I watch it again.

JC13 on 12/10/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Oh and great list by the way! Looks like you're a Nolan, Kubrick, Leone, and Hitchcock fan, I love them all as well. Glad to see someone else with Once Upon a Time in the West in their top 10!

Nononsense on 12/10/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Fantastic top 10! I love that you have 2001 as you top movie!!! I am a 2001 junkie myself. I have it at #3, but I'm so tempted to bump it up even higher. It's easily the most though provoking movie I've ever encountered.

Also glad to see Psycho and Jaws in your top 10. I actually have Psycho in my top 5. It's just that good to me. And while I have Jaws in my top 20, I really wish I could find room in my top 10 for it.

joshua528491 on 12/10/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Thanks for the request! Glad to see that "2001" is your all=time favourite film just like mine!

LordMaxykins on 12/10/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

No problem. I really liked Days of Heaven, it had fantastic and stunning cinematography and is possibly one of the most beautiful films I've ever seen. The use of characters and storytelling is really great as well and I found the movie quite emotional. I'd love to see Days of Heaven again sometime because I think I'll like it even more and get a better understanding of its themes.

You have a superb list also with so many excellent picks!

djones16 on 12/10/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

thanks 4 tha friend request your list of shame is unbeliveavle 2 me but i have 2 say 2001 is a solid number 1 pick

Caesar on 12/11/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

While I wouldn't consider myself a fan of The Beatles, I do enjoy and admire a lot of their work. That's what made me want to check out A Hard Day's Night. I didn't like it much. There isn't much of a plot, and the songs that are featured aren't among their best. Fortunately, the film isn't very long.

MasterofMovies on 12/11/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Well, that's a great question! I like both, but don't love either. However, Raising Arizona is the better movie in my opinion. Check out both when you get the chance. What do you have planned to watch soon?

ironichipster on 12/11/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yeah, Kubrick's great. It's tough to find my preferred order for his films (Shining or Clockwork? gah), but I'm more or less satisfied with how they are.

SLionsCricket on 12/11/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Great list of films in your top 10! My god please do watch the movies on your list of shame Unless you've seen some of them!

shane24 on 12/11/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Thanks for the friend request. Come chat about movies whenever you want to. :)

shane24 on 12/11/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Sorry, I've never heard of that show before, so I can't tell ya. I'm not sure if other people will see your question that talk to me on my page, you may have to ask them directly, i'm not sure. :)

Boonmee on 12/12/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I'm happy to accept it. Thanks for sending the request.

Your top 10 is sweet. Of course anyone who puts 2001 as their #1 is cool in my book, but you've got a really nice group of films to round it out. Psycho is my favorite Hitchcock and Strangelove is my 2nd favorite Kubrick. Also, I saw Once Upon a Time in the West for the first time only 2 weeks ago and fell in love with it, so it's nice to see that up there as well.

djones16 on 12/12/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Type your comment hhey everyone a couple fo times a week i will ask evryone about a certain movie this wil,l eb entitled yay or nay so for exampel if i said dark knight yay or ney i would either say yay if i think its a good movie and ney if i don't think its a good movie as well as reasons as to why hope you can stop bye and join in the conversation on my wall

Danielod on 12/13/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Great list! Thanks for the friend request :)

Danielod on 12/13/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hey Saddler, I have a ton of recommendations for you! Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Shawshank Redemption, Return of the Jedi, Back to the Future, The Last Crusade, The Shining, Die Hard, Blade Runner, THE MATRIX! (my favorite film of all time), The Usual Suspects, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Aliens, Saving Private Ryan, Temple of Doom, The Professional and thats just a few handpicked ones that you haven't seen (I was shocked that you hadn't seen any of these, they are ALL great)!

Boonmee on 12/13/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I am a big fan of Bergman and I would absolutely recommend Wild Strawberries. I think that was the first film of his that I saw.

I haven't seen much from Fellini- Only 8 1/2 and La Dolce Vita, but both of them are easy 5/5's for me and they each land within my top 50 (with the former in my top 10).

Danielod on 12/13/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Awesome! We should definitely talk more! I hope you enjoy it when you get around to it!

Danielod on 12/13/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (2 likes)

Check this out... watch32.com :)

shane24 on 12/14/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I would like to discuss Tokyo Story with you.

shane24 on 12/14/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Tokyo Story was a movie I was still thinking about a month later. So much so that I had to move it further up my list. It made me think of who I am, and how I could be better. I have a Nana, she now lives alone. I used to to her, but not frequently enough despite the fact that she doesn't live far from me. After watching this movie, and seeing the loneliness of the old man, I made more of an effort to go and have cups of tea with her. I must admit, the first half hour dragged for me, but overall, the movie is amazing.

MasterofMovies on 12/14/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

The Prestige is an amazing movie. Nolan is one of my favorite directors, so me saying that it's one of his weaker films is not saying anything. Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman are fantastic, the script is genius, and the whole film as a whole is just stunning. Luckily, it does hold up on repeat viewings.

JC13 on 12/14/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Damn, that's a hard question. Ennio Morricone is possibly my favorite composer and his work with Leone is unparalleled. If I had to pick I'd probably go with The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. The main theme, The Ecstasy of Gold, and The Trio are three of my favorite songs ever put to film. What's your favorite one?

shane24 on 12/15/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (2 likes)

It made me laugh looking at your recently watched movies that there's classic after classic.......then right in the middle- Jack and bloody Jill! :D

TheEgant on 12/15/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (2 likes)

Glad to accept the request. Huge fan of some of your older favorites: Double Indemnity, Best Years of Our Lives, TGTBATU. Good stuff!

Caesar on 12/15/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I think the film gives a thoroughly fascinating look at human nature - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Dobbs' descent into avarice is gripping stuff, in my opinion.

JC13 on 12/16/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I'm probably going to watch my three favorite trilogies over Christmas. (Star Wars, Batman, and Lord of the Rings) how about you?

JC13 on 12/18/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I actually like Once Upon a Time in the West better than The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

Caesar on 12/18/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I've spent the past year or so slowly working my way through the entire James Bond series. I've got three more to go, so I was hoping to get those three watched over Christmas.

Showtimebr on 12/19/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hey Saddler! Welcome! I really do love "Some Like It hot",and it made me a instant Billy Wilder fan. "The Apartment" is also a really good one,have you watched it? Jack Lemmon performance in both of them is just genious, but when you add Marilyn n' Curtis to the mix, boy oh boy,it turns out to be something really special.

shane24 on 12/20/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (0 likes)

I have plenty. I will type a few down for you, and if you want to know what I think about any of them, just come and ask. :)

The Treasure of Sierra Madre
Django Unchained
Unforgiven
Tombstone
The Proposition
Near Dark (horror western)
Young Guns
Open Range
True Grit (Coens version)
Quigley Down Under
The Quick and the Dead
The Naked Spur
The Good, the Bad, the Weird
Shane
McCabe & Mrs. Miller
3:10 to Yuma
The Wild Bunch
The Ox-Bow Incident
High Noon
The Great Silence

Danielod on 12/20/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I'm glad to hear it! What did you think of it?

MasterofMovies on 12/21/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Great question! Here are a few that I really enjoy:

Django Unchained
Unforgiven
3:10 To Yuma
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Dances With Wolves
True Grit (2010)
Shanghai Noon
Maverick
Tombstone
The Quick and the Dead

How about you? What are some ones you enjoy? Are there any films you are planning to watch before the end of the year?

TheHonestFilmFan on 12/21/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hey, man. How's it going?

The year's wrapping up, what's been your favorite film so far? Do you have a Top 10?

Danielod on 12/22/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

No problem, check out all the others I recommended. I would check out The Shawshank Redemption and Raiders of the Lost Ark next :) I am very pleased to hear you enjoyed it!

TheHonestFilmFan on 12/23/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

My top 10 of 2013 looks something like this:
1. The World's End
2. Prisoners
3. Blue Jasmine
4. Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa
5. Gravity
6. Iron Man 3
7. Captain Philips
8. Star Trek Into Darkness
9. The Way, Way Back
10. In a World . . .
That's it so far. Any films on here you'd like to see.

Any film on my List of Shame that you are particularly angry that I haven't seen?

TheHonestFilmFan on 12/23/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hmm . . . I'm terrified that you haven't seen any of Tarantino's earlier work or Back to the Future. Also, you can't enjoy tbe Star Wars trilogy without seeing Jedi.

The only Kubrick film I've seen is Strangelove, but I aim to change that soon.

Showtimebr on 12/23/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Well..really nothing special,really. The steam holiday Sale is consuming all my time. lol

TheHonestFilmFan on 12/23/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Well, Inside Llewyn Davis is coming out in January over here. And shortly after that, we'll be getting the Wolf of Wall Street. I also really can't wait for The Grand Budapest Hotel, which I think comes out next year.

Thoughts on any of these films?

TheHonestFilmFan on 12/23/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

If you wanna get into Scorsese, I strongly recommend watching The Departed. One of the most exciting and thrilling viewing experiences I've ever had.
Also, you have got to check out Wes Anderson's stuff. Fantastic Mr. Fox and Moonrise Kingdom are my favorites of his.

I'll check out Jaws when I get the chance. Seeya!

alismouha on 12/24/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Quite welcome. However, I'm afraid I've never heard of that film. Sorry.

TheHonestFilmFan on 12/25/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

To Kill a Mockingbird is my number one mainly because of how much I watched it when I was just getting into film. So I kind have fond memories of it, I guess.

Is Matrix any good?

lrush31 on 12/26/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hey saddler, just responding to your comment. What'd you want to say about Lawrence of Arabia?

DaveintheCave on 12/27/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Your welcome! Always good to know another western fan (I'm just assuming your one based on our combined favorites list.)

LordMaxykins on 12/28/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Lawrence of Arabia was truly fantastic. I never thought I'd sit through a movie that long, but I was proved wrong because it was so good. Everything about Lawrence of Arabia was grand and majestic, especially those scene transitions and the cinematography. Thank you for asking.

shane24 on 12/29/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Well, I like these movies for cinematography. But to be honest, I don't think about cinematography too much, so I don't think I can come up with a top ten. Sorry. :)

Harakiri
Night of the Hunter
A Clockwork Orange
Suspiria
The Shining
Brazil
Blade Runner
Raging Bull

Oh, and I like answering your questions, so it's no problem. It's funny that you compliment me, then I take a few days to answer. :D I'm sorry, but I was where there's no power, so it was impossible to even check if I had messages. I'm going back again soon, so if I don't answer, you know where I am. :)

If you don't mind telling me- what country are you from? You don't have to say a city. I'm from Australia. :)

You have a happy new year too! :)

DaveintheCave on 12/29/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I forgot to mention, I highly suggest Raiders of the Lost Ark.

DaveintheCave on 12/29/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

And if you have any suggestions for me they are welcome.

shane24 on 12/30/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I don't want to know for any creepy reason. That's why I left the question to just your country- for privacy reasons. I just like knowing because I was curious. I talk to people in Canada, Ireland, England, Egypt, Albania, and America.

Haha! I moved Hook there for a joke on the letterboxd site. :) It's just from a conversation I had with slionscricket.

alismouha on 12/31/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I don't really keep up with film news, unless some director I love is making a new film in which case I will track down every new story and read every interview until it's released.
What are some of the films you're looking forward to?

alismouha on 12/31/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I used to love Nolan right up until The Dark Knight. Then I hated Inception and Rises. Let me know if you like his next film.

I have plenty of favourite directors. If I had to pick just one I'd say Tarantino. His films are just so much fun.

alismouha on 12/31/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Actually, I meant that I hated the latter two. I love The Dark Knight. It's my favourite superhero film ever; I'm not a big fan of superhero films but, well, I loved it.

Inception bored me out of my mind, and for a film whose selling point was how wonderfully intellectual it was, I found it kinda silly. Same for Rises, its plot was needlessly convoluted, in contrast with TDK's tight plotting. There was some fun to it, though, but not too much. To each their own though, yeah?


Some of my all-time favourite directors are Kurosawa, Kieslowski, Kubrick, Lumet, the Coens, Scorsese, Spielberg, Soderberg, Aronofsky, among others.

shane24 on 12/31/2013 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hmm...what to expect? A damn good movie, that's what. I'm trying to think of something else, but nothing comes to mind. Sorry.

DaveintheCave on 1/2/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yea I'm a pretty big comic book fan. As far as my favorites go I really like Ed Brubaker's Captain America stuff and Mark Waid's current Daredevil run is pretty awesome. On the DC side I really like Frank Miller's early Batman stories and alot of Alan Moore's stuff. To be honest though I've only been into comics a few years now, so I'm not that well read.

alismouha on 1/2/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yes he did! He also made the Three Colours Trilogy which is just beautiful.

DaveintheCave on 1/3/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

No I haven't read Infinity Gauntlet, I would like to though. I have read some of Stan Lee's Spiderman and really liked it.

TheHonestFilmFan on 1/3/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Raising Arizona is fantastic, one of my favorite Coen movies. Nicholas Cage is great in it, and the script is damn near perfect. And it's really funny too. Really really funny too.

COOL HAND LUKE! Thoughts on the film? Thoughts on what your dirt is doing in the boss' ditch?

johnmason on 1/4/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hello! Just your top 10 is full of stuff I need to see.

Just caught Double Indemnity this year, and really enjoyed it.

TheHonestFilmFan on 1/4/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I have a Blu-Ray player, but I tend to mostly use it to watch DVDs, mainly because they're cheaper. But the few Blu-Rays I have look absolutely fantastic (It's a Wonderful Life and Batman for example), infinitely better than DVD quality.
But I feel the real potential in it is how extensive it can be, special features-wise. I got the Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World's End) on Blu-Ray for Christmas. AND WOWOWOWOWOW. It is extensive as fuck. Hot Fuzz has, like, 5 commentary tracks! Then there's another 4 hours of extras, similarly for the other two films. I think that's fantastic, and can really be used for good in the future, and hell, even the present.

Have you seen any of the Cornetto trilogy? If not, you should. They're all near-perfect films, and The World's End is even in my top 10!

Kate668 on 1/5/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hi, thanks for the friend request!

Fiction_Fox on 1/6/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hi there, thanks for the friend request!
I can tell by your chart that you have a taste for older films, and I can respect that.
Since my chart doesn't quite reflect that same taste, though, might I ask exactly what attracted you to my page? Was it a particular film we both like? An argument I made on a certain discussion, perhaps?

NewClassic on 1/6/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hey, I like your top ten too. I'm not a huge fan of Hitchcock though.

Saltzman_Sees on 1/7/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

You gotta see Shawshank and Godfather. Just out of curiosity, why is 2001 your favorite movie of all-time.

shane24 on 1/7/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Anything on your list of shame you really want to knock off?

Fiction_Fox on 1/8/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Ah alright then, thank you :)

Saltzman_Sees on 1/8/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I did see 2001. I have it ranked around 300 out of 2500 because even though I didn't like it, I respect it for what it did for the genre and how it inspired people like you as well as giants in the industry like Spielberg, Lucas and many more. I just felt it was so long and boring for the message it was sending and the art it was creating. The complete lack of acting didn't help and while the score was magnificent, I couldn't understand how the 1st half of the film even related to the 2nd half of the film

shane24 on 1/8/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Any reason you didn't like Raiders? Or just not your style? :)

I'm going to watch the entire top 1000 eventually. I've got 75 movies to go.

TheHonestFilmFan on 1/8/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

See the Cornetto films. Immediately.

Thoughts on Indy films?

TheHonestFilmFan on 1/8/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I love Raiders and Crusade, but hate Temple and Crystal Skull. Why didn't you find the fourth that bad?

You watch RedLetterMedia? They have a really good Kingdom of the Crystal Skull review that mirrors a lot of my opinions.

shane24 on 1/8/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Nope, never had a VHS copy of any Indiana Jones movie. I wet he'd them when I was much older. Although I did see The Last Crusade when I was about 10.

Any chance for them to get better on a rewatch?

Saltzman_Sees on 1/9/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Muppets, Malificent, X-Men, Planet of the Apes, Hobbit, Into the Woods, Welcome to Me, 300, Noah, Draft Day, Rio, Spiderman, How to Train Your Dragon, and I'm sure a bunch I haven't heard about yet

thelastdisciple on 1/10/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

No problem, hmm good question...*punches up release list*

Highest on my list are Sin City: A Dame to Kill For,
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, The Raid 2 , Captain America: The Winter Soldier, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Guardians of the Galaxy, Godzilla, The Monument's Men, Only Lovers Left Alive, Jupiter Ascending.

I'm sure I'll get into some less mainstream stuff during the year too and I'm sure there is loads of stuff yet to be announced or something will get pushed back no doubt but as i do watch a ton of action and sci-fi blockbusters this list definitely sums up the year for me a bit i think.

TheHonestFilmFan on 1/10/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I plan to see 12 Years a Slave tomorrow. YOU???????

thelastdisciple on 1/11/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Of your top 10 I've seen "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly", "Double Indemnity" and "Inception", all brilliant films. I absolutely love a good Film Noir or Western.

I have this list i put together on IMDB full of Noir i want to check out at some point, so far I've only seen a small fraction but as they say there's just not enough time in ratio to all the amazing movies out there!

http://www.imdb.com/list/m6ZCsU38cQQ/

shane24 on 1/11/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I love your top ten. I may not love every movie, but the list is very impressive.

Some Like it Hot and Vertigo are both movies I have decided I need to give another chance. Are you on letterboxd? I actually have a list with both them in under that very category. :)

I loved sections of 2001, but was impatient with other scenes. Still a 4/5, but maybe I should put that on the list as well.

As far as the rest......I love 'em all.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is one of my favourite westerns, Double Indemnity is one of my favourite noirs, Psycho just entered my top 100 for the first time after a re-watch recently, Dr Strangelove moved up about 1000 spots on my list, 12 Angry Men is a movie I can watch whenever, The Best Years of Our Lives was a real surprise, and Inception is a top 20 movie. Do you want more details on my thoughts on any?

Boonmee on 1/13/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Considering it's my #2 of all time, I hold the film in very high esteem. Malick handles the "big" themes of life deftly and with his beautiful visual poetry. Pitt and Chastain and terrific, the kids are naturalistic and believable and the film is so true to the nature of life and love.

alismouha on 1/13/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Sorry for the massively delayed response. I'm stupid.


The Dekalog, yes it is a very good series. You will not be disappointed.

randysandwich on 1/14/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Thanks for the add.

Your tastes are much more classical than mine, but that is very respectable.

Boonmee on 1/14/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I believe I interpreted the ending as being Jack finally coming to terms with things in his life. The rush of memories in the film was spurred by what I think was the anniversary of the death of his brother. By this point, his parents have likely dies as well, and the day serves as one of deep reflection. I'm hesitant to call the scene on the beach heaven, but more a visual representation of Jack's emotional nirvana. He re-encounters his loved ones and the faces of all the people he knew in his past on what are essentially the "sands of time"- a beach at twilight where the subjects of his emotional angst gather and other similarly lost souls wander. The film ends on a shot of a bridge- a journey's been made. the waters are crossed.

I think the orange light is Malick's representation of God. Shifting slowly in the darkness, it makes no sound and bookends the film. It's a perfectly ambiguous representation, as the light appears grand, but intimate, residing over what is perhaps the black of space. This is the force that I think the characters whisper to in their monologues.

Anyway, did you like the film?

randysandwich on 1/15/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I'm not surprised you didn't enjoy it. Everyone I know that watched it as kids absolutely love it. Everyone I know that has watched it recently doesn't like it. I like it so much because it was a big part of my childhood and I idolized Indiana Jones, but watching them now there really isn't much to them, just a good adventure film. I don't rank it so high because I think it is such a good movie, I rank it high because I really enjoy it.

LordMaxykins on 1/15/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I only saw 2001 for the first time recently. I put off watching it for quite a long time because I was worried that I wouldn't appreciate it like it should be, but when I finally did see 2001 it completely blew my mind and amazed me. It's the kind of movie I've been wanting to see for a long time as I am quite passionate about movies and every aspect about it was absolutely magnificent and masterful. 2001 also left such an impact on me and I couldn't stop thinking about it afterwards, so I decided that it was probably the best movie I have ever seen.

Did it take you more than one viewing for 2001 to become your #1, or did you really love it on your first watch?

JC13 on 1/15/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yeah Wilder is quickly becoming a favorite of mine even after only seeing 4 of his films. Here's how I'd rank them (the first three are currently in my top 100):

1. Double Indemnity
2. Sunset Boulevard
3. Witness for the Prosecution
4. The Apartment

JC13 on 1/15/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I liked Streetcar, but I didn't love it. Brando was fantastic though.

joshua528491 on 1/16/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hi, saddler16. I know this is a random question, but how old are you? You mentioned about showing 2001 to your friends and by that, I get the impression you might be in your late teens or early 20s possibly? I ask this as well because I might be around your age.

JC13 on 1/17/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I have not seen Some Like it Hot. I really want to though!

SLionsCricket on 1/20/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hey!

Sorry for the late reply, I don't often go on Flickchart. Well, I've been trying to rearrange my chart from the very beginning so I've forgotten to reply to your comment. Sorry again!

Yep, I love The Lord of the Rings. I also love the first Hobbit film regardless of its criticism. I am very mixed on Desolation of Smaug however. There were some great things (Smaug, barrel scene, Gandalf plot, Bard the Bowman) but the film left me trly disappointed.

On the other hand, great top 10. I recently saw "Some Like It Hot". Fantastic film! I'll be seeing "The Best Years of Our Lives" very soon. :)

Maddhatter on 1/21/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yeah. Its kinda ridiculous how much I love Leone

shane24 on 1/21/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Sure, I'm glad to help buddy. Now, help me out, is there any genre you don't particluarly fancy e.g documenataries, horror, action?

ToryK on 1/22/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Thoughts on your top 10? Anybody cool enough to put a Leone movie in theirs in fine by me. Representing Kubrick, I see. Cool, but they're not my favorites of his. A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, and Full Metal Jacket - I'd probably go with those. And Lumet was a fantastic director, but I've always preferred his Pacino movies to Network or 12 Angry Men. Something about that period in film. And you can never go wrong with Hitchcock. Love him.

shane24 on 1/22/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Ok. I will let you know of potential movies when I get some free time. :)

Showtimebr on 1/22/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Saddlerr! What's up?

I'm really glad you saw the Apartment dude,it's just a shame you didn't enjoyed as much as me. Lemmon's performance is just legendary on it,and those final scenes...man,they're good! But it's quite alright. I really need to check your top 20. You have such a great taste for flicks,so props to you. See ya!

shane24 on 1/23/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I do have to say that you not liking violence is going to be a test for me in finding movies. But I'm up for it. :)

I like violence in movies myself. I think because I'm the complete opposite as a person. Nothing too extreme like Amtichrist, A Serbian Film, or others like that, though. :)

shane24 on 1/23/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Personally, I don't think Taxi Driver and Pulp Fiction are very violent. Especially when compared to something like Django Unchained. There is one sequence in Taxi Driver that is quite violent, but nothing I don't think you could handle. I understand why you wouldn't want to see A Clockwork Orange, though. The violence is very confronting in that film. It surprised me when I watched it when I was younger.

I have many recorded on my Foxtel. I always go a week ahead on the list of movies to see what's on. I have many Blu Rays and DVDs, and watch them on YouTube. Quite a few good movies on there. I wouldn't buy them all if it'll make it hard for you.

Have you seen Dog Day Afternoon?

shane24 on 1/23/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Well, you like Lumet's 12 Angry Men, so you may like DDA. It's an interesting true story, too. Great performances from Pacino and Cazale.

Danielod on 1/24/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Raiders of the Lost Ark was THE movie that I watched all the time when I was little and not only that, but I think the action is phenomenal, the script in genius, it has solid acting, and it is very iconic :) It definitely gets better on re-watches :)

LordMaxykins on 1/24/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Well, it’s probably not quite as good as that, but Barry Lyndon is definitely brilliant. The cinematography is amazing and stunning, the story and main character are very interesting and the narrative is fantastic. Stanley Kubrick does such a superb job of crafting a period piece drama with Barry Lyndon. A main reason why I’m currently allowing myself to rank some films very high is because I haven’t seen most of my all time favourite films in a while and my taste has developed since then, so I think its okay to place new films high if I feel like its one of my new favourites.

I see that you recently saw The Tree of Life. What did you think of it?

MasterofMovies on 1/24/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I've been great! Lots of homework and all, but that's alright. Also the weather is extremely cold over here. How about you?

Raiders is the perfect adventure film in my opinion. Harrison Ford is the perfect hero, Paul Freeman is the perfect villian, Spielberg's direction is brilliant, and everything shines. I can see where you don't like it very much, but I think if you give it another try sometime, you'll appreciate it more.

Have you seen any other Indiana Jones movies?

Caesar on 1/24/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

8 1/2 is just not my kind of film. It's not nearly the worst flick I've ever seen, but it currently ranks as my least favorite.

Danielod on 1/25/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Well I'm glad you loved Last Crusade :) It's my second favorite Jones movie.

shane24 on 1/25/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Have you seen Arsenic and Old Lace, Rashomon, The Act of Killing, and Harakiri?

Boonmee on 1/25/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Sorry it took me awhile to get back to you.

I have to say that I disagree with your friend! I feel no disconnection between sections. It all feels of a piece to me- nothing out of place tonally or pacing-wise.

LordMaxykins on 1/25/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I really liked The Tree of Life. I agree with you that the cinematography was stunning and the performances were great. It was a pretty emotionally compelling film experience too and some of the imagery felt sublime and they were pleasing sights to look at. I need to re-watch some time as well because I didn't fully understand a few parts and it was my first Terrence Malick movie, so I wasn't completely sure of what to expect, but I'm looking forward to doing so because I think I could really love it after a repeat.

Nintendopete on 1/25/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Raging Bull is fantastic film. It is not a happy film so be ready for that. Acting is fantastic and has very stylish direction.

MasterofMovies on 1/26/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (2 likes)

Hopefully you love Raging Bull. I would watch it expecting an emotionally powerful boxing drama. I thought the whole movie would be about boxing, but it ended up being more about the personal life of Jake LaMotta. It's based on a true story I believe. If you read up on LaMotta before or after you watch the movie, you may appreciate the film more. I studied the life of him for about a week or so, and I went back and viewed it again. Needless to say, it quickly became one of my all time favorites.

How do you get your hands on the films you watch? if you're looking for a movie that may not be easily accessible, I would suggest going to your local library. There should be a huge selection of films there, new or old.

Danielod on 1/26/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

That would be awesome! Please recommend movies for me :)

TheHonestFilmFan on 1/27/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Oh yeah man. You would ADORE Blood. DAYLEWIS is phenomenal and the writing us great
Cinmatography is perfect. Really need to rewatch that one myself.

How is Tree o' Life?

Nintendopete on 1/27/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I had huge expectations for the apartment and by those standards I was let down but i still really enjoyed the film.

shane24 on 1/27/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Well, is 16 your age? If so, then I've got a few more years of movie watching on ya.

I watched Rashomon and Harakiri on YouTube. :)

Have you seen Witness to the Prosecution, High Noon, or The Ox-Bow Incident?

Fiction_Fox on 1/27/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Ummm, I don't know o.o
Has it? How long has it been since we've added each other?

shane24 on 1/27/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Have you seen Princess Mononoke?

shane24 on 1/27/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I don't like some of those movies, but that doesn't mean you won't. I think that you've got a strong list there saddler.

Danielod on 1/28/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

:) thanks , I will look into all of those, I'll try to see Jaws this week.

MasterofMovies on 1/28/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yep, I'm usually free to discuss film. How did you like Raging Bull?

shane24 on 1/29/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Maybe Arsenic and Old Lace?

shane24 on 1/29/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I will get back to you on Raging Bull.

Danielod on 1/30/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I'm gonna try to see Jaws this weekend :) I'm in the middle of watching The Godfather Part II. You should check out the Godfather series, they are awesome movies :) I wish I could see some of the movies you haven't seen for the first time again :)

Saltzman_Sees on 1/30/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I tried watching Tree of Life and couldn't get through it. What is it that you liked about it, and should I give it another chance? I want to try to finish it because it was up for best picture.

Nintendopete on 1/30/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

So what you think of raging bull?

gaveecho on 1/30/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

It's a great film regardless of when you grew up in my opinion. I think pretty much anyone who appreciates incredible filmmaking will take something from it. I'd highly recommend you check it out if you get the chance.

The Best Years of Our Lives is a film from your top 10 that I have to check out, Shane recommended it a while ago.

TheHonestFilmFan on 1/30/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

There's not too much you need to know about Back to the Future before going into it. Just sit back and enjoy the ride.

Doodlebug's pretty good. It's only a two minute short. In fact, I watched it here in Youtube if you haven't already:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WhKt_CkXD0
Cinematography is fantastic, much better than any of his features. Would really like to do something like this for a feature. It'd be pretty cool. The short is beyond impressive for a debut film.

I'm planning on picking up Raging Bull at the weekend. Any thoughts on it?

TheHonestFilmFan on 1/30/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Cool, I'll be sure to pick it up after such a good recommendation.

TheHonestFilmFan on 1/30/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hmm. Perhaps. That's a very interesting way of looking at it. I suppose all Nolan films are about functions of the human mind in some way, with the.possible exception of The Dark Knight Rises. Maybe it's tryjng to explore self - doubt or anxiety?
Speaking of this common theme, I haven't seen the Prestige yet. Does it carry on this, or is it an outlier like DKR?

MasterofMovies on 1/31/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Well I pretty much explained it in my last comment, but it's just so incredible. Everything just came together perfectly. It's inspiring, tremendously filmed, and just overall a perfect film. At least you liked it! And yeah, you will appreciate it much more on a re-watch I'm sure.

What films do you plan to watch next? You should try to knock some films off your list of shame like Fight Club or Back to the Future. How about Pulp Fiction?

TheHonestFilmFan on 1/31/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Is it based off any sort of strict source material? Because that's what kind of left Insomnia feeling like a black sheep of his filmography.

gaveecho on 1/31/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

No problem! I hope you find Apocalypse Now as incredible as I do.

Yeah, there's a few that I'm planning on watching soon. There's Terry Gilliam's Brazil, haven't seen it yet but heard a lot of good things so I hope it lives up to the hype. I also plan on watching Yi Yi, The Wages of Fear, Late Spring and About Elly soon. I have a habit of planning on watching those kinda films and then deciding on a comedy or something more accessible instead so I might not actually get watching them as soon as I plan.

I'd like to hear your thoughts on Apocalypse Now when you get round to watching it :)

TheHonestFilmFan on 1/31/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Did you like Monty Python?

Kate668 on 2/1/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hey, I really liked Double Indemnity, and can see why it's in your top 10. Wilder made a fantastic movie and the lead performances were excellent. I prefer Some Like It Hot, but I do like the film noir style, so if you have any recommendations for me send them my way! :)

Danielod on 2/1/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I just finished The Godfather Part II and I loved it :) Also, what did you think of The Tree of Life, I might check that one out soon. I am still trying to fit Jaws into my schedule hopefully this weekend, but I'm a little busy :(

Nintendopete on 2/1/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I really can't put it into good words in why i love raging bull other than i just love just about everything about the movie. i think its a great story about a man's life turned to shit. And in the process it showcases everyone's ability to direct, act which makes me remember why people go to see movies.

gaveecho on 2/1/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

The Bicycle Thief was very good. It's tough to go into much detail without spoiling anything but it's certainly worth your time.

How was Monty Python and the Holy Grail? Been meaning to check it out.

justforfun on 2/2/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hey man! You probably don't recognize me but I'm SLionsCricket. I'm using another account to try and fix up my rankings from the start.

You asked me if I was a fan of the Hobbit and LoTR novels. I've only read the Hobbit and the first two volumes of the LoTR (so basically, the Fellowship of the Ring) and I enjoy both. I'm not a big reader and both books feel slow at times but they're enjoyable. I praise Tolkien mainly for the creation of Middle Earth. :)

I enjoyed Desolation of Smaug but I had A LOT of issues. Some were huge issues, such as Bilbo barely being in the film and the non-stop action flow. I didn't like the music to the film at all. Any newly scored theme kinda sucked and felt totally out of place whereas each other Middl eEarth film had beautiful scores all around it. I loved Smaug and his confrontation with Bilbo but a lot of story elements did leave me feeling cold.

Oh and btw, I did see "Some Like It Hot" which I thought was terrific. I would give it a 4.25/5 though I prefer "Double Indemnity", "Witness for the Prosecution" and "The Apartment" or it. Billy Wilder is fast becoming one of my favourite directors :D

I also love "Vertigo" I've now seen it 4 times and it might even be the most engrossing Hitchcock film. So beautiful! We share similar tastes. Please watch 'The Godfather" when you get the chance and try out "Ikiru" as well. I saw it a month ago and it immediatley fell into my top 25. Such an emotionally driving film. :)

aquascape on 2/2/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hey there. I've tried a few Goddard's but Breathless was the one that I enjoyed the most. I see that you're a fan of oldies, I think you might enjoyed. For one thing, you've got a brilliant performance by Jean-Paul Belmondo. And another thing, it has a very short runtime and most of the script is improvised. It's worth a check! If you want some good old french films, see Clouzot's Wages of Fear and Les Diaboliques. Those are amazing!

Kate668 on 2/2/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I've enjoyed the Kubrick films I've seen recently - Dr Strangelove and The Shining. Haven't seen The Killing but it looks appealing, will put it on my watchlist, thanks! :)

JC13 on 2/2/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Stalag 17 was very good, but it is my least favorite of the 5 Billy Wilder films I've seen so far.

TheHonestFilmFan on 2/2/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

You're in luck, boyo! Cause I just got a Scorsese box set which includes King of Comedy, The last Waltz, Boxcar Bertha, New York New York and . . . RAGING BULL!
I also picked up a 7-movie Kubrick box set which includes Lolita, 2001, Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, Shining, Apocalypse Now and Eyes Wide Shut! YAY FOR ME!

TheHonestFilmFan on 2/2/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Oops,I meant Full Metal Jacket. DOY!

Ooh, Back to the Future! Thoughts?

MasterofMovies on 2/2/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

If you know the ending of Fight Club, the experience is not really ruined. But do you mean you know the twist, or the actual ending? The movie is ruined if you know the twist, but the twist is a little before the end, so if you just know the end, you're safe. Watch the film though, it's spectacular.

You saw Back to the Future and Monty Python! Thoughts?

joshua528491 on 2/3/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I see Vertigo has gone up on your list. AWESOME!!! It's one of those films that only seems to get better and better the more you experience it.

Showtimebr on 2/3/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

It really took some time to answer you dude,sorry about that. But yep,i do think the whole scene represents she finally embrancing her feelings with him!

gaveecho on 2/3/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Oh I didn't even know! Well what I saw going to say was how effectively it expresses such a depressing atmosphere. The film really gets you behind the characters but it's a real downer. To make the ending feel like such a punch in the gut is a testament to it though rather than a negative criticism.

Oh, I see you just watched Back to the Future recently! What'd you think of it?

TheEgant on 2/3/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

RE: Stalker. It's a bit of a chore. The concept is interesting enough though and if you can handle 2 and a half hours of subtitles and abstract thinking...it's worth checking out. Didn't love it though. Slightly prefer Solaris...

shane24 on 2/4/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I have a wait and see approach. I have many questions, but i'll wait until the final product to have an opinion. I would have loved Cranston in the role.

shane24 on 2/4/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I will say, I did also question Heath Ledger being cast as The Joker. He's a huge reason why The Dark Knight is my number one. That's where I learnt my lesson. :)

shane24 on 2/4/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Shit, I forgot to get back to you about Raging Bull. Sorry for that. Glad you loved it. :)

TheHonestFilmFan on 2/4/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

King of Comedy is pretty good. Has it's fair share of great moments. DeNiro is great, and Scorsese makes a fun cameo as a director. Oddly ahead of it's time, if you ask me. The ending is also really good.

shane24 on 2/6/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Sorry, I've only seen The Final Cut, so I can't compare.

TheHonestFilmFan on 2/6/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I think I'll just pick my next one on the spur of the moment or depending on whatever mood I'm in. But right now, I'm thinking I'd either go for Lolita or Raging Bull.

TheHonestFilmFan on 2/7/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I think you would really like Pulp Fiction if you check it out. You seem to like witty dialogue and good action, seems like it might be right up your alley. Intend to check it out?

J814 on 2/8/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Nice list

MaritimeAviator on 2/8/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hey thanks for the friend request. Excellent taste in movies! I love your top 10! Cheers!

J814 on 2/8/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hey, thanks for the friend request.
You have a great list, 2001,Vertigo, Psycho, the good the bad and the ugly.
All are gold!
But I still cant believe that you haven't seen Pulp fiction,shawshank, fight club, goodfellas and cuckoo's!!!
Those are the movies you have to see before you die!
When you see shawshank and Its a wonderful life please tell me what you think as well as the other movies on your list of shame :]

TheHonestFilmFan on 2/9/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I dunno, I guess I saw all those dialogue-based movies in your top 20 (12 Angry Men, Dr. Strangelove, Up) and action stuff like Good Bad Ugly and Inception.

I loved Raging Bull! It is my third favorite Scorsese film. I thought it was DeNiro's best performance from what I've seen, and it had countless great animal metaphors and whatnot. What did you think of what became of DeNiro at the end? I thought that it was supposed to mean that he had kinda redeemed himself but was unable to completely shed the sins he had committed in his past life. Your thoughts?

Danielod on 2/9/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (2 likes)

Blade Runner is pretty confusing especially on your first view. I've only seen it twice, so I haven't gotten every aspect of it yet. So, I can't really explain it, it gets better upon re-watches because you pick up on more things.

I loved Rear window! I think I might watch Citizen Kane or Double Indemnity soon, I'll let you know when I see them :)

What are you going to watch next?

TheHonestFilmFan on 2/9/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yeah. Those were basically my thoughts as well.

No I haven't heard of these stories of Scorsese. Care to elaborate a little on that?

Danielod on 2/9/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I own the final cut which is supposed to be the best.

SLionsCricket on 2/10/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hey man! I hope you got my comment from my other account, 'justforfun' :)

Danielod on 2/12/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Thanks for the recommendations. :) I haven't seen the original cut, but doesn't it have a bad narration by Harrison Ford?

SLionsCricket on 2/13/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

You wanna know my thoughts on Duck Soup? It was HI-fricking-LARIOUS! :D

It was so fricking funny from opening minute to the end that it is easily one of the top 10 funniest films I've seen. Pure genius. Loved it. :) It cracks my top 70, maybe even top 60!

Danielod on 2/13/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (2 likes)

Yes, Deckard was definitely a replicant.

Danielod on 2/14/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

So earlier in the movie, Deckard dreams of the unicorn and Gaff has been leaving origami animals near replicants' rooms. As Deckard and Rachel begin their escape in the Director's Cut and the Final Cut versions of the movie, Deckard finds a paper unicorn on his way out of the apartment. He then knows that the unicorn daydream is a planted memory, and that the police know what he is. So Deckard and Rachel and now on the run because they are both replicants. Also, in interviews surrounding the release of the Final Cut, Ridley Scott said that Deckard is definitely a replicant. :)

TheHonestFilmFan on 2/14/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Wow, drug problems? I'm honestly surprised. Scorsese always seems so sensible and intelligent in interviews and behind the scenes stuff. Are there any more details on his drug problems? Like how long was it going on for?

Haven't seen Blade Runner myself, mate (I'm talking to Shane too much hahaha). Isn't Harrison Ford in that? I see you saw it recently. Is it good? Would you recommend it?

joshua528491 on 2/15/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (2 likes)

Hey, saddler16. I was just wondering, are there any films you like but everyone else hates and films you hate but everyone else loves? I ask this because an internet critic by the name of The Nostalgia Critic (real name is Doug Walker) who has done two videos on those two themes.

3 films I like but everyone else hates:

3. Knowing
2. War of the Worlds (2005)
1. The Star Wars Prequels

3 films I dislike but everyone else loves:

3. Spirited Away
2. Ghostbusters
1. Buster Keaton's "The General"

I'd be interested to hear yours!

Ironmaiden0666 on 2/16/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Great taste! I noticed that E.T. Wasn't on your flickchart, have you seen it? Was wondering because its my favorite film of all time.

Danielod on 2/16/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (2 likes)

That's an interesting question about what was real and what was an implanted memory. I really can't answer that, I never thought of that aspect of the story. Also, Deckard's whole mission was to eliminate the Replicants, so he went to take out Batty and I guess that's just what he was wearing. :) Lol, that's the best way I could put it!

shane24 on 2/16/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

How are you progressing with your list? You liking any of the movies?

Saltzman_Sees on 2/16/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Streetcar Name Desire and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf are the two most impressive stage plays turned films that I've ever seen at creating raw, unapologetic characters that stay in your face throughout the film and only get more intense as the film goes on. It feels like you've been through a workout with the incredible acting and subject matter. Absolute Must See

Ironmaiden0666 on 2/16/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Unfortunately no. I've been planning on watching Some Like It Hot and Double Identity, but I've been busy with the old Universal Monster Movies. Luckily, I've just finished all of the ones I've wanted to see so ill be checking out some of his other films very shortly.

TheHonestFilmFan on 2/17/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yeah, 2001 was a part of the Kubrick box set I got. But I tend to watch a lot of movies with my dad, and he constantly says that he's "Not in the mood for a heavy Kubrick movie" so it may take a while for me to get to it.

Have you seen Kubrick's Lolita? Any thoughts? It's on my boxset and it may be the first one I watch.

shane24 on 2/19/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Any that you've really disliked so far? I would like to know, because that will tell me a litttle info about what your taste in films is like.

Danielod on 2/19/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Schindler's List is sad, but not as sad as movies like The Green Mile and Million Dollar Baby. I would definitely recommend it. :)

TheHonestFilmFan on 2/20/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

City Lights? I liked it a bit, but I'm overall not too wowed by it. Number 18 of all time? Nah. I guess it's up there for historical significance, but aside from some amazing slapstick and a few funny situations, not too much reeally grabbed me. The ending I've heard everyone buzzing about? Completley underwhelmed me.

What's next for you to watch, my friend?

TheHonestFilmFan on 2/20/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Ooh, enjoy whichever one of those you end up watching. They're both fantastic. Are you a fan of Daniel Day-Lewis?

shane24 on 2/20/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I get where you're coming from with The Holy Grail. It's very British with it's humour, and not for everybody.

joshua528491 on 2/21/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hi, saddler16. This Music Video of 2001 is amazing. The quality and editing are fantastic. I think you'll really appreciate it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1PR5k8ucKo

Saltzman_Sees on 2/21/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I was hoping to ask you a favor. Could you look at films you love that I haven't seen and give me some recommendations. Or movies I have ranked low that you love that I should watch again. Thanks in advance. If you'd like I can do the same for you.

TheHonestFilmFan on 2/22/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

SEE MY LEFT FOOT, THERE WILL BE BLOOD AND GANGS OF NEW YORK IMMEDIATELY. Some of the best acting ever done by anybody.

Um . . . Not too sure about the Nick Cage comment. His gems (Arizona, Adaptation, Kick-Ass) seem to be few and far between his flops done for seemingly no reason.

His alter ego? That's certainly interesting. I kind of got that when he's pulling Hi out from under the car, echoing when Hi pulled the baby out from under the crib.

Danielod on 2/24/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I haven't heard about that... Thanks for letting me know! I am going to research it. :)

Danielod on 2/24/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

It looks great! What do you have planned to watch next?

Danielod on 2/24/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Well, tomorrow, Gravity comes out on Blu-Ray, so I am gong to have a Alfonso Cuaron double feature. I am going to watch Gravity and Children of Men sometime this week. :)

MasterofMovies on 2/26/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Tokyo Story was amazing! A very well done film. What did you think of There Will Be Blood?

Enemy looks amazing! I can't wait any longer! Also, The Grand Budapest Hotel from Wes Anderson looks amazing. Yeah, Chris Stuckmann is one of the reasons I got into film, I love his reviews! He gave Enemy an A I believe.

Anything planned to watch soon?

gaveecho on 2/27/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

No problem! I love pretty much everything about There Will Be Blood, DDL is absolutely incredible, the cinematography is some of the most sweepingly beautiful I've seen and the music is so unique and suited to the film that it makes for a hypnotic experience. Daniel is such an interesting character as well, he comes from the bottom to the top and overcomes everything that's thrown at him, doing some terrible things in the process. It's an engrossing watch from start to finish and it just gets better every time that I watch it.

I'm happy to see it so high on your chart after one watch, it took me two before I loved it!

gaveecho on 2/28/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I certainly think it does. There's a lot of stuff you can pick up on second time round, it rewards multiple viewings for sure in my opinion.

Ended on the perfect two words I think; "I'm finished". He's made it to the top, rolling in money but without family because of his horrible tendencies, the only thing left was his 'rivalry' with Eli and now he's done with him so he is finished. There's nothing left for him since his son left him and money brought him no happiness - because of the way he achieved it perhaps. It's been a while since I watched There Will be Blood actually, I must watch it again soon.

You got any thoughts on the ending that you would like to share?

gaveecho on 3/1/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

No problem, I can understand wanting to watch it again before sharing your thoughts.

I really liked Shane, thought it was very good. It had a great ending and some very memorable characters. It's got me in the mood to check out some more westerns, classic as well as modern.

joshua528491 on 3/20/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I just heard some great news about 2001. I live in the UK and the film is being re-released in the UK Cinemas by the end of this year! YES! I can't wait to see it on the big screen as I've always wanted to!

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/stanley-kubrick-s-2001-a-689874

JC13 on 3/22/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Some Like it Hot was fantastic! Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis were hilarious. It would be my 6th favorite Wilder film, which just goes to show how amazing he was!

Danielod on 3/26/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Definitely watch it again before watching the second! I saw it three time before seeing the second... I recommend doing that... I gets a lot better each viewing! :) So glad you loved it!!!

Danielod on 3/27/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Guess what?!? Finally saw Jaws! It was fantastic! It's currently sitting in my top 25 and might move up after repeated viewings! Thanks so much for the recommendation! :)

TheHonestFilmFan on 3/28/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hey, bud. Haven't talked in a while. Just wanted to let you know that I just watched 2001. And wow, what a film. Wanna talk about it?

TheHonestFilmFan on 3/28/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I loved the movie. I think I'm gonna really like this Kubrick box set. The film is just so damn liberating and optimistic, in the way that it relies entirely on the audience to "get" anything that's going on.

I think the ending meant that the Monolith represented evolution (it causes the Dawn of Man, current day Man) and in the end enlightens Mr. Spacesuit-Man into a whole new form of intelligence and awareness. Therefore the fetus represents the birth of a new life form man has evolved into.
Is this a common theory? Does it allign woth how you read the film? Did you cry when Hal was dying? I nearly did!

djones16 on 3/29/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

hey sadler how did u like the godfather now that you have watched it i personally loved it the first time i saw it so i am interested in what you thought

TheHonestFilmFan on 3/30/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yeah, HAL seemed to be a victim of man, whom didn't hself choose to have free will. But it's not that clear-cut, if you know what I mean. It's a very complex idea, and executed in a really great way.

Have you seen any of Rob Ager's videos on Kubrick films? They're outstanding. His 2001 video is very cool, claiming thst the Monolith represents a cinema screen at a 90 degree angle. Really interesting stuff.

Thoughts on Shaun of the Dead? Thoughts on the Godfather?

cheesydog1 on 4/4/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

You need to see Shawshank man you will love it

cheesydog1 on 4/4/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I do plan on watching it soon Clint Eastwood is one of my favorite actors thanks for the recommendation ;)

TheHonestFilmFan on 4/9/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Lawrence of Arabia is fantastic. It's way more interesting and involving than some of the haterzz would have you believe, yo. Fantastic characters, great writing and some of the best cinematography I've ever seen ever.

I just watched Bridge Over the River Kwai, the 2nd most popular film by David Lean. Have you seen any of his work? Would you recommend any of it?

Ah, I see a few new films have been the subject of your vuewing. I thought you were only getting into the classics ;D
Any thoughts on Frozen or Noah or Hunger Games?

TheHonestFilmFan on 4/9/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Bridge On the River Kwai definitely gets a recommendation from me. As for ending, well . . . I won't spoil anything, but it's definitely not one of the most messed up endings ever (many of those titles could be attributed to torture porns and whatnot) Really messed up for it's time though, haha.

First of all, you can ask me about anything you want. Don't restrict yourself by thinking it's too private a question. I don't mind.

My thoughts on the Bible? Well, I haven't read it (although I feel I should), but I don't really believe in it. I don't mind people who take life lessons from some of it's more rational verses, but I don't like to just ignore some of the homophobia, misogyny and slavery stuff (as well as things that are just logically impossible, like talking snakes and Noah and whatnot). Fundamentalist Christianity is the only thing I take issue with, though. There is really no excuse to treat the Bible as anything more than a moral compass in this day and age, based on science yadda yadda yadda.
Hope I haven't bored you with this big wall of text ;) it's just something I think about a lot, so I have a lot to say on the subject.
Your views?

Ah, what's this? I see The Good, The Bad and The Ugly has topped 2001 on your chart! Is this a glitch? If not, what made you change your favorite pick?

TheHonestFilmFan on 4/13/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

You're pretty cool for not getting mad at me spitting my beliefs at you haha.

Have you rearranged your Top 10? Is that a Beatles movie I see in there?

. . . I've thought about your question for a long time, and no. I never met anyone who didn't like Up. Even during early high school years where everyone is trying to act cool, everyone still accepted that that was a pretty damn good film!

TheHonestFilmFan on 4/16/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

GBU? It's a good film. I didn't really fully immerse myself the first time, as I thought Netflix lag was just really bad ADR and got a bit distracted by it haha. I need to watch it again. Seemed like a really smart film. I saw Ennio Morricone walking out of my local cinema once. He was doing a Q&A for a Private Screening of GBU! Pretty cool.

The Beatles? Eh, I've never really listened to them, but if I did I think I'd have sort of a bias against them, as my Dad is old and talks about how he hates things a lot, and one of the main radio hosts he hates is a massive Beatles nut, so he goes on tangents about that a bit as well haha. I guess I inherited his tangent trait :D

Yeah, I'm retooling my Top 10 a bit to see how quirky and out-there I can make it, y'know? To be brutally honest about which movies I really like the most, and in my case, The World's End is just the best of the bunch! I thought about it for months after I saw it, and I get wrapped up in it's rhythm every time I watch a clip or a scene and befire I know it I'm hooked! Edgar Wright is one of my favorite directors. Thoughts on him?

Any movies you have planned to watch?

Danielod on 4/18/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I saw There Will Be Blood a while ago, I accidently deleted it and added it again. I LOVE There Will Be Blood! It is a great movie! Daniel Day Lewis gives my favorite performance of his. :)

TheHonestFilmFan on 4/22/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yeah, Edgar Wright is doing Ant-Man, which makes it easily the Marvel film I'm most excited for in the near future.

I really liked Paths of Glory. It was amazingly emotional. A lot simplier than Kubruck's other films, but just as impactful. Kirk Douglas is fantastic as the lead. And the ending, well . . . I just assumed it was the beauty of humanity entering the inhuman cowardice of war. Sort of like the opposite of the Desk-men character's inability to feel any empathy for the soldiers. What are your thoughts on the ending?
I would rank it fairly high in the Kubrick's I've seen: Behind Strangelove, Clockwork and 2001 but above Shining, Lyndon and Lolita.

Barry Lyndon is a doozy. It's really, really good, but there's very few likable characters, if any, and it does get a tad tiresome during the meandering middle. But none of those are severe complaints, you know? And I'd still recommend it, as a lackluster Kubrick film is still a fantastic film by any other standards.

I might watch Ikiru soon. Or maybe Se7en. I'll see what happens in the near future.

I also watched The Shining recently. Any thoughts on that film?

TheHonestFilmFan on 5/5/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I'm not too sure how to get you motivated. How about this? GODFATHER PART 2 IS ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES EVER YARRGRGRGRHRGRGHR WATCH IT. Haha, :)

Thoughts on The Outsiders?

shane24 on 5/10/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

It has been a while, sorry, I should've come chat.

I'm alright,some things have happened very recently that aren't great, but I getting there. How about you? :)

I'm far from being an expert on anime, but something like Akira, or Princess Mononoke would be not a bad place to start.

TheHonestFilmFan on 5/10/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hahaha nope! I still like To Kill a Mockingbird. It's still at number 15 on my list. My English teacher's constant yammering about how it contains families and relationships and never delving beyond the bare surface level. It's turned the film into more work than fun for me. But I still really respect it as one of the greatest films I've ever seen, though.

The most badass film? Probably either My Neighbor Totoro or The Lego Movie. You?

cheesydog1 on 5/10/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Well it really depends on what type of movies you like it's very different it does feel a little like 2001 where it's usually quiet but with a score in the background I thought it was ok I need to rewatch it soon so ya it's a maybe I guess well I can see 2001 is your second favorite film so again it feels kinda the same tone

shane24 on 5/10/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Did you like Noah?

Danielod on 5/11/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (2 likes)

Citizen Kane was AMAZING!!! I also got the chance to see it in theaters which added to the experience. I also saw it with some friends and a really fun teacher at my school, but other than that... the movie was AMAZING! It had great dialogue, great acting, great cinematography, and great ending. :) An all around classic!

Area_hulk on 5/12/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (2 likes)

You want my spoiler or spoiler free review of the film? I wrote my spoilerfree review if you check out the movie on here

Boonmee on 5/14/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hey, sorry I'm just getting back to you now.

That's a tough question.

Just a few off the top of my head that I've watched (and rewatched recently):

Enemy
A Serious Man
Stoker
Targets
Watermelon Man

shane24 on 5/14/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Sure, that's what this page is for. I don't want to stop talking to people because my page has too many comments. :)

What music you listening to?

I'm not religious, so I don't really care that it's not accurate to the source material. I just like that the film explores Noah's psyche on the boat.

Sorry, I haven't seen Pi. Out of all those movies I've seen, you'd think I would've go around to it. :D

Boonmee on 5/15/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I rank based on how good I think the film is.

shane24 on 5/15/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

You're the third person in two weeks to tell me they're into classic rock. If you want to, talk to cheesydog1, or Nayr111 about music. They even listed the same bands as you. :)

For me, I enjoy The Beatles and Stones, but my ears are put off a bit by Dylans's voice. I don't hate his music, it's just not for me for the most part.

I listen to rock mainly. New, old, doesn't bother me. I like a great guitar riff. Death metal, country, and scream/emo doesn't work for me at all.

The batsuit looks alright. I wish he just revealed it properly, without the black and white. I'm wondering how big the symbol on his chest is. It's hard to tell.

shane24 on 5/15/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I do like Hurricane, that's a great song.

Off the top of my head, Neil Young, Foo Fighters, Birds of Tokyo, Karnivool, Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Temple of the Dog, Audioslave, Living Colour, Silverchair, Queens of the Stone Age, City and Colour, and AC/DC.

Nah, I don't read comics. Growing up in a small town has something to do with that. I also feel too far behind, so I don't bother.

cheesydog1 on 5/15/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yes I am a huge classic rock fan I like that type of music probably as much as I do in film I like to listen to Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, The Byrds, Lynyrd Skynyrd all that type of stuff what's your favorite band?

cheesydog1 on 5/15/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I do kinda agree with Shane with Bob Dylan I think he's a really good song writer but not with singing I don't really think he deserves being in the top ten best singers on Rolling Stone but that's just me

Area_hulk on 5/15/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

YES! So many things however the movies that I really need to watch are: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (I have seen, but want to see it again - you have to see it dude!), pulp fiction (massive shame, already started watching) and Apocalypse Now and On the Waterfront (Love Marlon Brando so these two movies are absolute must-see). What are you planning to watch next?

cheesydog1 on 5/15/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Well it's really hard to say my favorite songs from The Rolling Stones my favorite album is Let It Bleed I think my favorite songs are Jumping Jack Flash and Can't You Hear me Knocking
Yes i definitely love The Beatles

cheesydog1 on 5/15/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

hmm its hard to say really I like the one they did in 1964 you reckon you know what its called?

Nayr111 on 5/15/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yeah I'm into bob Dylan. I have the highway 61 and the times are changing. What's your favorite song of his? Do you like pink flyod?

Danielod on 5/16/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I have some recommendations for you: Children of Men, The Shawshank Redemption and The Godfather Part II. You should watch The Godfather again before you watch The Godfather Part II. Also, have you seen Drive... if so, what are your thoughts on it? I would really like to know.If you haven't seen it, I strongly recommend it. :)

TheHonestFilmFan on 5/16/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Well, I have exams coming up soon, so I may not be seeing too many films until June 16. YIKES! But when that time comes, I plan to dive deep into my List of Shame. I also intent to see Scarface, Hunger, Frank, My Dinner with Andre and maybe the new Godzilla, cause Bryan Cranston.

Do you have anything planned to watch?

cheesydog1 on 5/16/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Magical Mystery Tour

TheHonestFilmFan on 5/16/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Defintely chack out Shawshank. I'm not that big a fan of Drive, but maybe you'd like it, I dunno. Lots of people seem to.

Thoughts on Godfather Part 2?

Nayr111 on 5/16/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I love the song hurricane, heard of it? the wall is brilliant. I could not reccomend dark side of the moon enough, it's such a powerful and mesmerizing album. It's about how syd barret, who was the original member, and started the band, he basically went insane from drugs. Their album animal is amazing. Very, very underrated. Have you heard the song echoes? I love long and epic songs so echoes is one of my favorites. I don't like much of their earlier work though. Something about it is very goofy and annoying. I think they really matured when barret left. I highly recommend wish you were here. Beautiful album (And there are very few albums I consider beautiful.) You like the clash? the who? zeppelin? all my favorites. :)

cheesydog1 on 5/16/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

hmm hard to say my favorite song from them is not from that album its I want to hold your hand

cheesydog1 on 5/17/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Do you like Eric Clapton?

TheHonestFilmFan on 5/17/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I need to rewatch the first, but for now the second is my favorite.
Seems like your having a lot of music discussion on your page! I'm a big fan of Tom Waits myself. You like him?

Nayr111 on 5/19/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Stones are great, zeppelin, who, and the clash are my favorites. Cant reccomend them enough.

Area_hulk on 5/19/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I cannot believe you haven't seen Shawshank. One of the greatest movies of all-time

Comics books? Are you kiddin? LOVE THEM. Don't like DC that much. Batman has some pretty cool comcics though. Killing joke and some others are quite good. Dislike Superman so so much. Hate his comics. So lame to be honest. Secret identuty though was awesome

That leaves us to Marvel, which I adore. I could start listing my favorite comics from Marvel and the ones Im reading now, but wanted to hear your opinion on comic books first

Nayr111 on 5/20/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Ehh, i had a period of time where I loved their work, but now to much now. I dont like to listen to their music now that i Have heard it all.

Nayr111 on 5/20/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Had you just seen godfather part 2 for the the first time or did you just add it?

TheHonestFilmFan on 5/20/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yes, he is indeed the cowboy boot. And I love him.

Sure, you'll like No Country For Old Men. It's a lot less "surface-y" than the other Coen films, but still a good ride.

cheesydog1 on 5/21/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

What did you think of The Godfather part 2

cheesydog1 on 5/21/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

And City Lights

TheHonestFilmFan on 5/22/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Nope, haven't heard much Bob Dylan, outside of "Fare Thee Well" from the Inside Llewyn Davis soundtrack. Where should I start with him?

cheesydog1 on 5/22/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Glade you really liked both
City Lights is the only Chaplin film I've seen as well I plan to watch Modern Times very soon

TheHonestFilmFan on 5/23/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

After a bit of rooting around, I've found a few albums of his. Would any of these be a good place to start?
{Ahem} Blood on the Tracks [Remastered]
Infidels
Time Out of Mind
World Gone Wrong

I read a theory somewhere that stated it was some kind of representation of how cliche action films are percieved by the public and how people can let them influence their lives too much or something, which Driver being a stuntman and all. I personally think it's just style over substance schlock, like the rest of the film. That's just my interpretation, though. haha! :)

Speaking of wearing fake heads, do you recognise my profile pic?

Danielod on 5/24/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I think Driver put on the mask before he killed the guy because he has just started to enjoy killing, and he is just having fun with him. Check out the link below. It's a Drive Analyzed video, you should definitely check it out. :)

Danielod on 5/24/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxYjFNh_aIA

TheHonestFilmFan on 5/24/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yep. It is Frank. I saw it recently and really freakin' like it. I would thoroughly recommend it if it ever gets a release round your neck of the woods.

The person the film is based on, Frank Sidebottom, is actually really funny as well.

Any further thoughts on Drive since you saw it?

shane24 on 5/26/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Ma, you have done well in knocking so many movies off your list of shame. :)

TheHonestFilmFan on 5/26/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I thought The Killing was really good. Very concise and really interesting. And definitely one of the most complex films of it's time with it's non-linear storytelling and such. Great cinematography, great story, great dialogue, great everything. What are your thoughts on it?

Ooh, you got around to watching No Country For Old Men! What did you think? Where would you put it among other Coen Brothers' films?

TheHonestFilmFan on 5/26/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

To be honest, I need to rewatch No Country For Old Men. The way I inahle films has really changed since the last time I watched it (mainly thanks to Kubrick and early Tarantino) and if I were to rewatch it, I'd surely be able to identify the film's ideas and positive attributes more clearly.

I remember being kinda disappointed by the last scene, but again, a second viewing would probably leave me with some more mature thoughts on it.

Do you intend to see any of the other Coen films soon? I would thoroughly recommend The Big Lebowski and Fargo.

shane24 on 5/27/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Oh, I hope you love it! Come tell me what you think. :) I don't think you can go wrong with any of your top ten list of shame. :)

AverageMovieGuy on 5/27/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Trying to finish the X-Men series before I watch Days of Future Past, and also trying to watch all the Harry Potter films. I've only seen the first one which I loved, so I'm excited to watch the rest of them. Any thoughts on these movies?

How about you?

Danielod on 5/28/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Thanks for the recommendations. I will get to those as soon as possible :)

lexicona on 5/29/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Thanks for adding me! It's nice to see someone who appreciates Some Like It Hot as much as I do

shane24 on 5/29/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Is it potential top ten material one day?

I'm on holidays! I'm flying to Sydney! :)

Danielod on 5/30/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Glad you loved Shawshank!

TheHonestFilmFan on 5/30/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I will definitely check out Double Indemnity pretty soon. After my end-of-year exams I am planning to can at least the top 50 on my List of Shame. Any older Wilder films that you'd recommend?

HEY! Shawshank? What'd you Shawthink? Heheh. Humor.

shane24 on 5/30/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Day one was just familiarizing with my area. Tried the food, got shopping. Had a gawk at the odd people that are in cities. I come from a small town, so it's rare I see a white guy trying to be a hood with his ridiculous purple bandana. :D But the thing is, we was trying to wash windscreens at traffic lights, but had a gangster walk. :)

I'm doing more today. Catching ferries to see the lights. Sydney is all lit up with colorful lights this week. It looks pretty awesome. I'm on my road trip to Brisbane on Monday.

I was very happy with my flight. You see, I'm six foot six, so my legs always get crammed into the seats. This time, I got an exit seat, with no sat in front of me. Ah, it was heaven to me. :)

MasterofMovies on 5/31/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

It really depends. If you've seen A Fistful of Dollars, that's a remake of Yojimno and it's a film by Akira Kurosawa. Are you familiar with him? I really think that you should check out some of his works before you see Yojimbo, but I do think that you will enjoy it regardless anyways.

I see that you added Shawshank Redemption! Did you like it? I'm gonna take a guess and say that you did! How's the movie buying been going lately?

Danielod on 5/31/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

The Departed

MasterofMovies on 6/1/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yep, that's Kurosawa. Did you like Seven Samurai? If you did, you should appreciate his other films because Seven Samurai is his masterpiece. Definitely get Rashomon if you have the chance, it's a flawless movie. It's definitely not ruined, but I have a feeling you may not like Yojimbo as much as A Fistful of Dollars :)

Yep, Shawshank is for sure one of those movies. One that can be watched on repeat.

Wow, you got a Blu-Ray player! That's great, hopefully you can find some good deals and get your collection started!

No Country for Old Men is a fantastic film from the Coens. Certainly their most ambitious. Have you read the book? It's very good, but the movie is truly something special. Javier Bardem is just brilliant. And yes, the ending is amazing and blew my mind! I won't go into spoilers just in case someone hasn't seen it.

Thoughts on Children of Men?

Area_hulk on 6/1/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

SOOOOO sorry for my late reply. PLs forgive me

Have you read any marvel comics. If you haven't I have some recommendations. The Ultimates volume 1. Read that shit. Probably one of the best comics I have ever written. It's a reboot of the Avengers in Marvel's ultimate universe. It is so legit and awesome. If you like the first voulme go to the next.
And House of M and Civil War are the two geatest comics books events ever.

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/2/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Eh, if you wanna watch Kubrick's full filmography then I guess you should watch it. But under any other circumstances, it's not worth your time. It's nowhere near any of Kubrick's other work, but I guess there's good reason behind it. It's Kirk Douglas' movie first, he had some other guy directing the movie for the first week of production (and his opening scene still remains in the final cut) before firing him and replacing him with Kubrick on a whim after seeing how good Paths of Glory turned out. Kubrick had no involvement in the film outside of coming on-set on the day. His trademark in-depth pre-production is absent, leaving the film very hollow. It's unchallenging, un-complex and un-Kubrick.

. . . but check it out if you want, it's not too bad or anything.

Any films you plan to watch soon?

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/3/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

No, I haven't seen any Mallick films yet. Which ones would you recommend?

I love Yojimbo. A very cool film. Hope you enjoy it.

lexicona on 6/3/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

You should definitely see One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. I love that movie.
I plant o watch more Western films. I haven't seen very many.

cheesydog1 on 6/5/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Shawshank gets a lot better by rewatch

cheesydog1 on 6/5/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Very glade to see Cool Hand a Luke in your top ten Paul Newman's best

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/5/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I really want to see Apocalypse Now, Chinatown and Se7en. Will probably end up checking them out as soon as my exams end. Don't have a lot of free time at the moment.

How about you? What list of Shame movie in the Top 50 are you pumped to watch someday?

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/5/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hahaha, I don't think Clockwork Orange requires that much bravery. Just think of it as the blackest comedy of all time. I must admit that I found a few of the terrible acts performed in the film comedic on the sheer levels of absurdity they escalalte to!

Oh nooooooo. Fear and Desire does not get a recommendation. It's plodding, uninteresting, up-it's-own-ass and just not very good. There are certain shots and scenes that show Kubrick's potential, but the film as a whole underwhelms.

shane24 on 6/6/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I just thought I'd tell you that The Wages of Fear director's cut is now on YouTube if you want to check it out at some point. :)

Danielod on 6/7/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Glad you liked Children of Men. Alfonso Cuaron is a beast! :)

shane24 on 6/8/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I think you would like The Wages of Fear. If you do see it, just be aware that the first part is developing the characters before the drive. I've heard some say it's boring, but I disagree. From there, the tension is ramped up, and makes for an unpredictable film. I gave it a 5/5 on Letterboxd.

I need to give Papillon another go. To be honest, I didn't enjoy it much the first watch. However, I think I could get more out of it, now I'm older.

shane24 on 6/8/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Oh, and my holiday is finished. I went on a road trip from Sydney to Brisbane for ten days. Had a great time.

Danielod on 6/8/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (2 likes)

Yes! Chris Stuckmann and TheFlickPick are my favorite YouTube movie reviewers. :) Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. :)

cheesydog1 on 6/8/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (2 likes)

I don't mean to barge in or anything but who's Chris Stuckmann and The Flick Pick

cheesydog1 on 6/8/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Ok I'll go check them out usually I look on rotten tomatoes
By the way just want to say you should check out Edge of Tomorrow it came out a couple of days ago and I saw it and loved it highly recommend it

Danielod on 6/8/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I'm not a big fan of the Shmoes or Jeremy Jahns. I don't really like the way they do their reviews. Chris Stuckmann and The Flick Pick are very entertaining and very fun to watch. Also, some of Chris Stuckmann's favorite movies are some of my favorite movies. :)

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/9/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Citizen Kane's great. I don't have any real extensive thoughts on it, other than that it's light years ahead of it's time. It's energy and cinematography is some of the greatest ever captured. Emotionally, it hits home way better than anything of it's age. It predates Kubrick by doing his schtick. It's great.

My dad says it too loud and annoying, though.

shane24 on 6/11/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (2 likes)

I have been thinking about your question quite a bit. I think my answer is Steve McQueen. I think I don't consider Clint Eastwood cool. I associate him with another word- Intense! For me, I think the question is whether Steve McQueen, or Paul Newman are cooler. Then, I'd give it to Newman, as that's how much I love Cool Hand Luke. :)

PiccoloKing on 6/11/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Nice to see Gran Torino there among the classics. Does an excellent job at capturing the moribund days of old folks. That ending gets me every time.

Danielod on 6/12/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Wow! You really loved Gran Torino! I haven't seen it in a while, so I don't remember much about it. Now that I see how much you love it, I think I'll have to see it again. :)

PiccoloKing on 6/12/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Nah, I don't. I watch films quite sporadically. This has been one of the longer dry streaks though. Kinda busy these days.

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/13/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hey, looks like somebody liked Gran Torino! What made you put it so high on your chart?

shane24 on 6/13/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yeah, for me, Newman is cooler. Yeah, you should see both The Sting, and The Hustler.

I love Gran Torino. I was just a bit disappointed that it wasn't 'Dirty Harry in retirement'. That rumour was swirling around on the Internet. I just think the Asian kids were not the strongest actors, but I did enjoy their relationship with Clint. I would rate it a 4.5/5.

What did you think of Clint singing?

Danielod on 6/13/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Have you seen the movie Zodiac? If you haven't, I highly recommend the film. I just saw it for the first time yesterday and it blew me away. I think you would love it. :)

cheesydog1 on 6/13/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Pulp Fiction, Goodfellas, Fight Club, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Alien, Reservoir Dogs, The Shining, Ghostbusters all must see
What do you recommend to me from my list of shame?

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/14/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I think Gran Torino is a pretty good film. It didn't exactly stick out as one of the best films I've ever seen, but I appreciated the craft on display. Clint is so damn cool, man.

Haha, I never noticed the similarities with Up. To be honest though, Gran Torino really needed a talking dog and a giant tropical bird. If it did, it would easily be my number one! Haha :D

Speaking of Clint, are you gonna see his new film Jersey Boys? If Gran Torino shows anything, it shows his power as a director. And Christopher Walken. I want him to have all my money.

And if you like Torino, I would recommend Million Dollar Baby. It's starring and directed by Eastwood, and he kinda has a similar mentor role. You wanna see it?

cheesydog1 on 6/14/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

That's alright dude I think it's because of my internet
Yeah that's definitely on my to watch list I'm a huge Clint Eastwood fan

cheesydog1 on 6/14/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Another one I'm dying to see is Seven Samurai any thoughts on that one?

cheesydog1 on 6/14/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I love Gran Torino thought it was excellent
Unforgiven is pretty good I would recommend it especially if you like Clint Eastwood westerns.

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/14/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Nope, haven't seen Unforgiven, although, like you, I really want to.

I'd say the Coen Brothers would be pretty strong contendors for my favorite working directors. If Inside Llewyn Davis showed anything, it showed that they are still as good as ever.
Edgar Wright is another master filmmaker I really admire. Since The World's End is my Number One, it goes without saying that I am incredibly excited for whatever he does next (Him being kicked off Ant-Man is Marvel's first MAJOR misstep, imo).
Wes Anderson is also pumping out consistently great films. Fantastic Mr. Fox, Moonrise Kingdom and The Grand Budapest Hotel are all in my Top 40!
But the filmmakers that I am most excited about, and that I feel are the most refreshing would be Phil Lord and Chris Miller. They directed Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, 21 Jump Street, The Lego Movie and the brand-spanking-new 22 Jump Street. None of those should have been good films. But they were great. And intelligent. That's just what these guys do. They find diamonds in coal. And their next project is Alvin and the Chipmunks 4, so I guess I'm excited about the next Alvin and the Chipmunks movie now. Never thought I would say that!
What do you think of my picks? What recent films of theirs have you seen?

And of course, what are some of your favorite currently working directors?

Nononsense on 6/15/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Hey Saddler, I've never seen The Searchers. I'm not a big western fan, but I absolutely adore Good, Bad, Ugly. I realize there's a huge difference in style with traditional westerns and spaghetti westerns. But do you think I'll love The Searchers? The only westerns I've seen from start to finish are GBU, Tombstone, Unforgiven, and Butch Cassidy & Sundance Kid. I love all of them and rank them in the order I listed them. I've seen most of A Few Dollars More. I liked it but it was clearly inferior to GBU. I've also started Once Upon a Time in the West. I only saw the opening scene and stopped because I knew I didn't have enough time to watch it. But it really seems like my cup of tea. In fact, I'm anticipating it to be my second favorite western right behind GBU. Again, I realize Sergio's spaghetti westerns are altogether different, but do you think I would love The Searchers? I've never seen a John Wayne movie. I know... shame on me.

cheesydog1 on 6/15/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yeah I like Jaws but I don't love it

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/16/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Oh, yeah. I like Nolan as well, not to a Squaremaster extent though, haha. But I probably wouldn't call him overrated. I mean, the people who hate him are just as vocal as his fans, if not more so. Although, since he has made some of the most successful films of all time, he can't be underrated, but I guess he doens't really deserve the hate he gets. I love his films, and I think he's a really interesting filmmaker. I'm pumped for Interstellar. Are you?

Seven Samurai was good. Not the best film I've ever seen ever, but not bad by any means. The characters were really great and the performances worked for the most part (except for that one guy who confused acting for pulling a Home Alone face whenever anyone does anything . . . I dunno, maybe culture shock?) Akira knows how to work a camera better than anyone of his time, except maybe Orson Welles. Or is there someone I'm missing whose work you've seen but I haven't?

cheesydog1 on 6/16/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I remember really liking it until they all got together on the ship to kill the shark that part bored me but I haven't seen it in a while so I'll have to watch it again.

cheesydog1 on 6/16/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

It's one of those ones that I really want to see but I got to get it somewhere to watch it first

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/17/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Nope, haven't seen any of John Ford's work. What films of his would you recommend?

Woah, 2001 is dropping down your Top 10! Have any of your thoughts on it changed?

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/18/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Oh, I've seen Grapes of Wrath. I wasn't that big into it. I'm sure if I watched it again I would appreciate the direction more.

I'll be sure to check out Stagecoach and The Searchers.

Who are your favorite currently working actors?

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/20/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Haven't read the Grapes O' Wrath book. I've heard John Stienbeck is good, though.

Yeah, Clint Eastwood definitely counts! :)

A little from column A, a little from column B, haha! I'm not going to watch the films right now (I'm currently determined to obliterate everything on my List of Shame), but now that I'm aware of them, I'll have an eye out for them! :)

Daniel Day-Lewis is easily my favorite actor, but I'm also a really big Sam Rockwell fan. Steve Buscemi is also one of the great character actors of our age. Christopher Walken's choices for roles are a bit hit-or-miss, but when he hits he hits hard, and even when he misses, he's still a blast to watch! But a rising star who has blown me away in recent years has to be Andrew Scott. He's most well-known for playing Moriarty in BBC's Sherlock, a show I would thoroughly reccommend if you haven't seen it. But since then he's been playing supporting roles in Irish/English films like Locke (the entirety of which is Tom Hardy having phone conversations from a car), Jimmy's Hall and The Stag, in which he has a substantial and moving role. In all three of these films, he creates masterful performances out of material that other actors could have simply made passable. He's also got a great range, unlike his Sherlock co-star Benedict Cumberbatch, who can apparently only play smug intellectuals. Honestly, as of now, Scott would probably be my second favorite actor after Day-Lewis, and I really reccommend Sherlock or The Stag, an excellent film in which he delivers what I consider his best performance.

Do you have any movies you plan to watch soon?

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/20/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Next for me is probably either going to be Scarface, Source Code or Steve McQueen's Hunger. This weekend I'm going away to a place where I won't have internet, delaying my List of Shame binge a little, so I'll make do with whatever DVDs I happen to own but haven't watched yet.
Have fun with Million Dollar Baby by the way! :)

Hell yeah, you would like Calvary! But you have to look at it with the right mindset. The director's collaborations with Brendan Gleeson are part of his exploration of the western genre. With his first movie The Guard, he explored the more shlocky, gun-slingin' westerns, while Calvary is a slower, more meditative "Sheriff in a small town"-type of film. The dialogue is excellent, the images beautiful and the performances are excellent from everyone involved. It allows you to laugh with the occassional funny put-down or silly situation, but a lot of it is very serious. It comes from a dark, personal place, and is very relevant considering the controversy the Catholic Church is currently in, which the film deals with in a mature and heart-breaking way. An amazing film. You would like it.

MasterofMovies on 6/22/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Not a fan, except for Persona.

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/23/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Calvary woud be an excellent introduction to Brendan Gleeson!

I may watch Double Indemnity later on today. I plan to pick up Apocalypse Now and Chinatown on DVD the next time I'm in the city. I also have Terminator 2 recorded, so I could watch that whenever.

How did you like Million Dollar Baby?

MasterofMovies on 6/23/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I think it's the only film from Bergman that non-fans of his can enjoy, so definitely check it out.

Shane... oh yeah, I like that movie. And yeah, Drive does seem like it was heavily influenced by it.

What did you think of Million Dollar Baby?

Anything planned to watch soon?

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/23/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Goodfellas is alright. I think it's a bit overrated, and far from the greatest Scorsese film. Maybe I need to watch it again, but it didn't live up to it's reputation imo. I hope you enjoy it though.

Taxi Driver is great. Great great great. You will love it. De Niro kicks ass. Yes.

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/23/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Okay, Raging Bull is definitely one of Scorsese's best. But I would also recommend the bulk of his work with Leonardo DiCaprio, particularly The Departed, The Wolf of Wall Street and Gangs of New York. Gangs also has an excellent performance from Daniel Day-Lewis.

Who would you say is your favorite director of all time?

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/24/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Stanley Kubrick, Edgar Wright, Woody Allen, Joel and Ethan Coen, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Wes Anderson, Quentin Tarantino, Christ Martin Scorsese, John Michael McDonagh and Martin McDonagh would be my favorite directors. I pretty extensive list, but I think that's all of them! Haha

Haven't seen any of Billy Wilder's films yet. The only film I've seen of Leone's is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Which I liked quite a bit. I think Hitchcock is pretty good, a bit overrated. He doesn't seem to know how real people talk. I haven't seen too many of his films, but was kinda underwhelmed by The Birds and Vertigo, although I liked North by Northwest and Psycho. Thoughts on these films?

MasterofMovies on 6/24/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yeah the first half didn't really work very well for me either, but I still LOVE the movie as a whole. The performances, direction, camerawork etc.. all top notch. Glad you also liked it. Have you seen Mystic River?

All of the films you mentioned there are masterpieces, no bad words to say about them from this guy. Hopefully you can watch them soon :)

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/25/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I can't think of any lines in Hitchcock films off the top of my head, but it seems a bit too "matter of fact" for me. Every single line is really eloquently spoken, like "Oh, that is very odd as I have recently been reading about that subject in a conveniently located bookstore down the road from here.", even if the character is just a fisherman who hasn't had human contact for 50 years. Nothing feels real, it all feels staged. It feels like how a movie should work, and not how people should work. You know, it's not a major problem, just a pet peeve of mine.

I felt like M was a decent arguement against the death penalty, but I didn't think it worked at all as a film. We know nothing about any of the characters, none of them have any defining traits and everything they do is very . . . obvious. It's not until the very last scene where we start to see what I would consider some actual riveting filmmakin'. Characters begin to show signs of, well, character, but this is cut far too short.
I kind of felt sorry for the killer at the end, although I did find the killer's duck-face-esque "look at me being surprised" expression a bit irritating.
But I'm clearly in the minority, as M is number 30 on this site. What are your thoughts on the film?

Who are some of your all-time favorite actresses? This is a bit more difficult considering the er ah, shortage of good female roles in the history of cinema! :P

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/26/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

My favorite actress would easily be Cate Blanchett. She is excellent in everything I've seen her in (except . . . uh, Crystal Skull, which I'm sure everyone would just like to forget about). Man, Blue Jasmine and The Aviator feature her two greatest performances, and two of my favorite film performances of all time. Just fantastic. She can also bring up the quality of a mediocre film with her pure acting talent. Movies like Monuments Men, Veronica Guerin and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey are on varying levels of quality, but Cate does excellent work in all three. Highly recommend any of her work.
Jessica Chastain is another actress I really like. Zero Dark Thirty is an excellent movie, made even more excellent by her amazing performance. She also breaths life into the uninspired "LOOK HOW BAD RACISM IS" movie The Help.

How was the African Queen?

Oh, and I saw Double Indemnity. It was very good. Great writing with very witty dialogue and plenty of compelling twists and turns. Excellent performances by Fred MacMurray and Edward G. Robinson. CInematography was very good as well. How about you? What are your thoughts on the film?

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/27/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I thought that MacMurray's character committed the crime simply because he was an immoral man. The fact that he sells insurance would be a big clue to support this theory! :)
It would also give significance to the moment where he gives the daughter's boyfriend her address, his first decent act in an attempt to redeem his conscience.
It could also be that he just was taken by the woman for lustful reasons and then soon after they have implied sex in that classy Hollywood way he loses interest in her. Or he just doesn't work well under pressure, I dunno.
Thoughts on my theories? Which one do you most agree with? Have you any theories on the topic yourself?

I may be watching The Apartment sometime in the next few days. Where would you put that in terms of your favorite Wilder films, and your favorite films in general?

JediMasterSlayer on 6/28/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

No problem, I'm trying to get some friends on this site! :)

Thanks for the kind words. Indeed those are all great films, hopefully you can see any ones you want to haha!

JediMasterSlayer on 6/28/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Absolutely, Goodfellas is a crime classic that has everything going for it. Are you a fan of Scorsese's work? I feel that if you are, you would enjoy it a lot because his style is all over it.

cheesydog1 on 6/29/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yes it has I've moved Cuckoo's Nest up to number 2 and Shawshank up to I think 4

Caesar on 6/29/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I still haven't had the opportunity to see The Great Escape. I'm sure I will someday. It's been my highest-ranked "list of shame" movie for so long, my profile page is going to look weird when I finally get rid of it. :)

TheHonestFilmFan on 6/29/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I quite liked The Apartment. Cinematograpbhy was beautiful and all the performances were really good. Jack Lemmon is the most likeable motherfucker. Oh mah god he's got charisma pouring out his ears.

But yeah, I found the ending a bit cliche and predictable, even though it was probably new for the time, but whatever. How much it's been ripped off is irrelevant.

Yeah, I plan to watch Blade Runner pretty soon. Would you recommend it? What are your thoughts on the film?

Danielod on 6/29/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (2 likes)

Once Upon a Time in the West was fantastic! We both currently have it at #29 on our lists. :) I'm planning on watching it again soon.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly just moved into my top 10 yesterday because I re-watched it. :) It truly is a masterpiece!

What are your favorite scenes from the two movies?

Wade92 on 6/30/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (2 likes)

Yeah it's not a movie you see on many top 10s. It's just one of those movies I've been watching since I was a kid. Just trying to hold on to my youth I guess haha!

Danielod on 6/30/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Some of my favorite scenes from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly are when Blondie takes Tuco in, the scene where Tuco is in the Gun Shop, the Desert scene, when Tuco is at the mission with his brother, and of course the Final Showdown. But my absolute favorite scene is the scene where Tuco is running through the Graveyard looking for the gold. That scene is just perfection. :)

Some of my favorite scenes from Once Upon a Time in the West are the Opening Showdown, Frank's introduction scene, and the scene where Harmonica helps Frank kill those guys in the town. I also think the flashback during the Final Showdown is the best scene. The way it is revealed and how everything just all of a sudden just makes sense is just greatness! The music is amazing too. :)

Wade92 on 6/30/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I've been really wanting to check out all the classic Hitchcock films I've been missing out on like Rear Window, North By Northwest, Psycho, and Vertigo (I noticed the last two are in your top 20). Another movie that I hear a lot about but have yet to see is Stand By Me.

Any films on your list of shame you're interested in?

Wade92 on 6/30/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Goodfellas is a very good film and definitely worth checking out.

I really enjoyed Raging Bull. De Niro and Scorsese work really well together. It's actually a film I saw a while ago but I just noticed it wasn't on my flickchart for some odd reason.

MasterofMovies on 6/30/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Not much older films, mostly new releases. I just recently checked out Transformers 4, not too good lol. Are you a fan of the Transformers series!

Wow, you saw Taxi Driver! Thoughts?

Danielod on 6/30/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I've been watching a lot of westerns recently so I think I'm going to watch For A Few Dollars More next or maybe I'll re-watch something.

cheesydog1 on 6/30/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Wow you've recently seen Gran Torino and it's already number 4 on your list such a great film isn't it

TheHonestFilmFan on 7/1/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I ended up watching the Final Cut of Blade Runner. I think I made the right decision, but whenever I watch a given cut of a film, I always get the feeling that any problems I have are unjustified, and are just things explained in other cuts.

I . . . liked Blade Runner. I think. To be honest, I don't think I got it. I wasn't really paying attention when I was watching it. I got the basic story (Han Solo has to go kill robots so he goes killing robots) but I felt like there was something missing. Was there footage of a unicorn or something in an alternate cut? I remember hearing a lot about that but I don't think it ever appeared in the film.

I'd like to hear your thoughts on it, though. A very interesting piece. And please, feel free to go into spoiler territory, especially regarding the ending.

HEY! Taxi Driver! That's an excellent film! Any thoughts/theories?

TheHonestFilmFan on 7/2/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Yeah, I buy that theory. I don't think Deckhart dreams of the unicorn in the final cut, though.

There was definitely something eerie about the last scene. I strangely don't buy that it really happened, although there are a lot of theories surrounding it. People say that the crane shots are Travis ascending to heaven, but when he looks in the rear view mirror and the music turns all spooky he's actually gone to Hell. I don't know, pretty flimsy, but not without evidence.

What film do you have planned to watch next?

cheesydog1 on 7/2/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I still have a bunch of movies I haven't watched yet but plan to watch like 3:10 to Yuma, Sin City, Gone Baby Gone, Gangs of New York which I'm half way into the movie so just the one I have that I haven't seen yet how about you?

cheesydog1 on 7/2/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I've seen 2001 which I think is great especially the end scene which was incredible The Godfather which I think is pretty good but I've got to rewatch it which is another movie I'm going to watch again very soon and I have seen Apocalypse Now which I really liked but whenever I try to rewatch it I keep turning it off sooner and sooner I don't know why.

gaveecho on 7/3/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

Awesome, I'm happy to hear you thought it was amazing! We can talk about it for sure, you wanna open up the discussion with any particular thoughts on the film? :)

gaveecho on 7/3/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I'm with you, I don't think that the ending of it was a dream. I think he was fine and the point of the ending was to show how the public perception of something can be so wrong. We are aware of how unstable and crazy Bickle is, he tries to assassinate a politician after all, but because he was unsuccessful in that and ended up just killing the pimps and 'rescuing' Iris he's actually celebrated by the public. The glance back to the mirror at the very end is there to illustrate that all is still not right with Travis and that he's just a ticking time bomb waiting to go off again. At least that's my opinion! hah

Have you got any interpretation of what that little glance back at the mirror was or anything else you'd like to discuss?

TheHonestFilmFan on 7/3/2014 Reply  ·  Like  ·  (1 like)

I plan to watch The Matrix tomorrow, if I get the chance. I also plan on rewatching Barry Lyndon over the weekend.

I would tell the person that Dave Bowman is in both segments. And they are literally right next to each other chronologically.
Also, I don't think the person was paying enough attention. :)

Have you seen Barry Lyndon? If not, do you intend to?