The three best movies you've ever seen *Quik-E-List(tm)*

[Oliveloaf]

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.

[What Exit?]

The Godfather
The Godfather Part II
Casablanca (which I just watched again)

Though To Kill a Mockingbird is another I rate a 10.

[Myglaren]

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.

[Hatshepsut]

Hmmm....

Casablanca
Eraserhead
Seven Samurai

[Sarahfeena]

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 Exit?]

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.

What comes to mind immediately is American Graffiti with an incredible cast and probably the best directing job by Lucas.

[Oliveloaf]

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.

What comes to mind immediately is American Graffiti with an incredible cast and probably the best directing job by Lucas.

I just watch American Graffiti and was very impressed. Enjoyed it very much. I usually think Lucas is a hack, so this surprised me.

[Myglaren]

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.

What comes to mind immediately is American Graffiti with an incredible cast and probably the best directing job by Lucas.

Yes, that's the one, thanks

[Elendil's Heir]

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.

[parzival]

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.