Not necessarily your favorites, but THE BEST.
Mine:
1. John Sayles' epic Matewan
2. Casablanca
3. To Kill a Mockingbird
At any given time, this list could be different.
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Not necessarily your favorites, but THE BEST.
Mine:
1. John Sayles' epic Matewan
2. Casablanca
3. To Kill a Mockingbird
At any given time, this list could be different.
The Godfather
The Godfather Part II
Casablanca (which I just watched again)
Though To Kill a Mockingbird is another I rate a 10.
Jean de Florette/Manon des Sources
Georgino
Jacquou le Croquant
I very much liked the American coming-of-age/rite-of-passage thingy from about 1970, the name of which escapes me, as does the names of the cast other than Candy Clarke.
Never seen Casablanca or TKAMB, which I may resolve one day.
Hmmm....
Casablanca
Eraserhead
Seven Samurai
I remember being blown away by Citizen Kane when I saw it, but it's been a long time and I don't know if I'd feel the same way now.
What comes to mind immediately is American Graffiti with an incredible cast and probably the best directing job by Lucas.Quote:
Originally posted by Myglaren
I just watch American Graffiti and was very impressed. Enjoyed it very much. I usually think Lucas is a hack, so this surprised me.Quote:
Originally posted by What Exit?What comes to mind immediately is American Graffiti with an incredible cast and probably the best directing job by Lucas.Quote:
Originally posted by Myglaren
Yes, that's the one, thanks :)Quote:
Originally posted by What Exit?What comes to mind immediately is American Graffiti with an incredible cast and probably the best directing job by Lucas.Quote:
Originally posted by Myglaren
Casablanca - A zillion great lines, a perfect cast, a gripping story (even if it occasionally doesn't make sense, as in those damn "letters of transit").
Breaker Morant - Court-martial drama set during the Boer War. Just about perfect.
The Incredibles - Funny, wry, exciting and heartwarming by turns. The best Pixar ever IMHO.
I could list a dozen others without any problem at all.
2001: A Space Odyssey - a masterpiece of visual imagery. Brilliant technical work in that it still looks realistic even today.
Blade Runner (This is more mixed up with being a favorite, but I still think it's a great film). Draws on classic films while being creative enough to become itself the major influence for nearly every dark future sci-fi film since. A great story that moves smartly while still managing to explore its themes of human-ness.
M - A fascinating and thrilling story. Every piece of it is gripping; another look (albeit an often disturbing one) at humanity.