Movie Talk - What do you like?

Ross Milligan · November 21st, 2002, 07:40 AM

OK, in no order......

12 Angry men
The Italian Job
In the heat of the night
Dr Strangelove
A lion in winter
Zulu
El Cid
The Searchers
10 Rillington Place
The Elephant Man
Schindlers List
Gregory's Girl

A few have been listed by others.

John Locke · November 21st, 2002, 08:03 AM

I tried to list my favorite films recently and it was impossible to stop..the list just kept growing and growing.

Lately, though...I've been in a "study mode"...watching or re-watching movies that I've loved. Here are a few:

Some Girls
Very stylized...nice symbolism used...and overall rather poetic.

Local Hero
Low key...but loaded with dry humor. Also makes you reflect on what's important in life.

Harold and Maude
If you've never seen this film, you need to drop whatever you're doing and go rent it.

Barry Lyndon
One of the very first movies filmed with all natural lighting, if I remember correctly. Kubrick wanted the lighting to appear as it would have during that period, so I believe they had to come up with some new technology at that time to pull it off. I love the "rambling" nature of the film...and have had a crush on Marisa Berenson ever since I first saw it.

This list could go on and on, too. Guess I've been watching more than I realized.

Mark Moore · November 21st, 2002, 08:33 AM

Thanks to the gentleman who posted IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT. I forgot that one, as well TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD and the original CAPE FEAR!

Michael Wisniewski · November 22nd, 2002, 03:44 PM

Uzumaki
Spirited Away (Japanese Anime)
Count of Monte Cristo (most recent adaptation)

I like these movies because they're engaging because the story lines are told well. Except for Uzumaki there are very few special effects.

Uzumaki - Interesting and very odd story line, kinda like a creepy japanese twilight zone, looks low budget but keeps you engaged.

Spirited Away - Lovely animation, watch it in a movie house and you'll really appreciate the artistry. The story line keeps you engaged ... a bit long but not too long. One reviewer called it "like a Japanese Alice in Wonderland but not"

I really enjoyed the latest adaptation of the Count of Monte Cristo beautiful imagery and one of the best adapted story lines - the great thing is that there is almost no "action" in the whole movie it moves along at a "slow" pace but engages you with all the emotional imagery. I thought it was just great, a "real" movie which I haven't experienced in a long time.

Keith Loh · November 22nd, 2002, 03:50 PM

Agreed on SPIRITED AWAY. A real shame that it wasn't promoted well by Disney but that's par for the course. Disney just let MONONOKE HIME die in North America as well.

I thought COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO was passable. It moved along well and it had some high points, such as when he returns as the count to impress everyone with his riches. However, the sword fighting was a real let down and his confrontation with his friend pretty stale.

John Locke · November 22nd, 2002, 06:42 PM

Just saw two more last night that need to go on the list:

The Last Picture Show
Summer of 42

November 21st, 2002, 08:03 AM	#62
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	I tried to list my favorite films recently and it was impossible to stop..the list just kept growing and growing. Lately, though...I've been in a "study mode"...watching or re-watching movies that I've loved. Here are a few: *Some Girls* Very stylized...nice symbolism used...and overall rather poetic. *Local Hero* Low key...but loaded with dry humor. Also makes you reflect on what's important in life. *Harold and Maude* If you've never seen this film, you need to drop whatever you're doing and go rent it. *Barry Lyndon* One of the very first movies filmed with all natural lighting, if I remember correctly. Kubrick wanted the lighting to appear as it would have during that period, so I believe they had to come up with some new technology at that time to pull it off. I love the "rambling" nature of the film...and have had a crush on Marisa Berenson ever since I first saw it. This list could go on and on, too. Guess I've been watching more than I realized. __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

November 21st, 2002, 08:33 AM	#63
Mark Moore Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 301	Thanks to the gentleman who posted IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT. I forgot that one, as well TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD and the original CAPE FEAR! __________________ Mark Moore Sugar Free Productions

November 22nd, 2002, 03:50 PM	#65
Keith Loh Air China Pilot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 2,389	Agreed on SPIRITED AWAY. A real shame that it wasn't promoted well by Disney but that's par for the course. Disney just let MONONOKE HIME die in North America as well. I thought COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO was passable. It moved along well and it had some high points, such as when he returns as the count to impress everyone with his riches. However, the sword fighting was a real let down and his confrontation with his friend pretty stale. __________________ -- Visit http://www.KeithLoh.com \| stuff about living in Vancouver \| My Flickr photo gallery

November 22nd, 2002, 06:42 PM	#66
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	Just saw two more last night that need to go on the list: The Last Picture Show Summer of 42 __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

November 21st, 2002, 07:40 AM	#61
Ross Milligan Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Scotland UK Posts: 63	OK, in no order...... 12 Angry men The Italian Job In the heat of the night Dr Strangelove A lion in winter Zulu El Cid The Searchers 10 Rillington Place The Elephant Man Schindlers List Gregory's Girl A few have been listed by others.

November 22nd, 2002, 03:44 PM	#64
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Uzumaki Spirited Away (Japanese Anime) Count of Monte Cristo (most recent adaptation) I like these movies because they're engaging because the story lines are told well. Except for Uzumaki there are very few special effects. Uzumaki - Interesting and very odd story line, kinda like a creepy japanese twilight zone, looks low budget but keeps you engaged. Spirited Away - Lovely animation, watch it in a movie house and you'll really appreciate the artistry. The story line keeps you engaged ... a bit long but not too long. One reviewer called it "like a Japanese Alice in Wonderland but not" I really enjoyed the latest adaptation of the Count of Monte Cristo beautiful imagery and one of the best adapted story lines - the great thing is that there is almost no "action" in the whole movie it moves along at a "slow" pace but engages you with all the emotional imagery. I thought it was just great, a "real" movie which I haven't experienced in a long time.