Favorite 5 Movies

The Sound Guy said:
Hmmm maybe we should do a thread on movies you never finished or wouldn't ever watch again if paid to. That would be interesting.

My wife and I only made it 30 minutes or so into Pulp Fiction before we took the DVD back to blockbuster. Complete Crap.
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Have to agree. I think Tarantino is highly over rated and takes vulgar to a new level. If you rely on vulgarity, gratuitous violence or excessive computer generated effects I am out. While he is not much for generated effects he uses the other two to excess. Someone mentioned the best director in Hollywood active today, Eastwood for my money. The effects statement refers to almost anything released in the last five years. I would not walk to my basement to watch any of the Marvel or comic book character movies that are the rage. I like actors with actual talent, dialogue and a story line. Give me Bogart, Brando, Peck, Hepburn, Leigh, Cagney, Laughton, Gable, Stewart, Cooper, Davis, Newman, McQueen, Pacino, DeNiro, Hopkins, etc. Most of you my age or older know who these are actors by just their last name. The only two actors I have heard of in these made for children Marvel movies is Downey Jr. and that hot chick from The Horse Whisperer that I cannot even remember her name right now.
 
I prefer the older movies more those produced over the last 20 years. My wife and I did go see Yesterday this past weekend and really liked it. It was a good family movie and we recommend it.
 
Enchanted April
Howard’s End
Gone With the Wind
Miracle on 34th Street
Mr Blandings Builds His Dream Home
 
another great director (and writer) :

David Mamet

'House of Games' is an amazing movie and his film 'Spartan' (with Val Kilmer) is very, very good too.
 
Stonewall said:
Have to agree. I think Tarantino is highly over rated and takes vulgar to a new level. If you rely on vulgarity, gratuitous violence or excessive computer generated effects I am out. While he is not much for generated effects he uses the other two to excess. Someone mentioned the best director in Hollywood active today, Eastwood for my money. The effects statement refers to almost anything released in the last five years. I would not walk to my basement to watch any of the Marvel or comic book character movies that are the rage. I like actors with actual talent, dialogue and a story line. Give me Bogart, Brando, Peck, Hepburn, Leigh, Cagney, Laughton, Gable, Stewart, Cooper, Davis, Newman, McQueen, Pacino, DeNiro, Hopkins, etc. Most of you my age or older know who these are actors by just their last name. The only two actors I have heard of in these made for children Marvel movies is Downey Jr. and that hot chick from The Horse Whisperer that I cannot even remember her name right now.
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Tarantino's films are all about dialogue and character arc...

Have you ever really watched these films ? ? ?

Vulgarity ? ? ?

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honeybunny said:
Tarantino's films are all about dialogue and character arc...

Have you ever really watched these films ? ? ?

Vulgarity ? ? ?

:confused:
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Yes I have watched PF, R Dogs, H8 and tried to watch Kill Bill which I just thought was stupid. When every other word is MF, GD, F you it is what I consider vulgar. I have no problem with strong language or even violence in context to the situation being portrayed. The dialogue of straight vulgarity hints to me a lack of understanding of or lack of skill in the English language so just fill in the blanks with expletives. It may be generational but have you ever watched Casablanca or To Kill a Mockingbird? Tremendous dialogue without a hint of strong language. Bogart is a master of timing and delivery. He can deliver pages of dialogue in one scene. Peck as Aticus Finch delivers a perfect portrayal of Harper Lee's Pulitzer prize winning masterpiece of a small southern town and childhood. These are actors and this is great film.
 
Honorable mention :

These are the two films that have caused a literal visceral reaction..

Reservior Dogs - This film was a like a revelation. A brand new genre...
My stomach physically hurt throughout the entire movie.

Apocalypto - This film is an absolutely masterpiece if you can handle the brute violence.
My heart was racing and I stood up and cheered when Jaguar announced his victory ! ! !
 
Stonewall said:
Yes I have watched PF, R Dogs, H8 and tried to watch Kill Bill which I just thought was stupid. When every other word is MF, GD, F you it is what I consider vulgar. I have no problem with strong language or even violence in context to the situation being portrayed. The dialogue of straight vulgarity hints to me a lack of understanding of or lack of skill in the English language so just fill in the blanks with expletives. It may be generational but have you ever watched Casablanca or To Kill a Mockingbird? Tremendous dialogue without a hint of strong language. Bogart is a master of timing and delivery. He can deliver pages of dialogue in one scene. Peck as Aticus Finch delivers a perfect portrayal of Harper Lee's Pulitzer prize winning masterpiece of a small southern town and childhood. These are actors and this is great film.
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Fair enough... there is a plethora of cursing.

Curiously he refrains from nudity... I don't think I've seen a boob in one of his films.

One you may enjoy is "Jackie Brown"... there is a lot of cursing and one sex scene.
But there is also a beautiful performance by Pan Grier and Robert Forster that is
surprisingly sweet and touching. (Also De Niro and a perfect Micheal Keaton...)
The plot is solid.

:thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
Honorable mention :

Stir Crazy

My Dad took me to see this when I was about 7 or 8 years old...
We laughed our butts off and I watch it everytime I see it on TV...

Gene Wilder was one of my favorite people.

:love1::love1::love1:
 
let's not forget

Once Upon a Time in the West

&

Once Upon a Time in America ( the 3 hour version, not the clipped version. )
 
ok here is mine
1. All STAR WARS FILMS 1-9
2.Saving private ryan
3. Ghostbusters 1&2
4. the Exorcist
5. Alien and Aliens
6. Gettysburg
7.top gun
8.Apocalypse now
9, blazing saddles
10 caddy shack
11 Apollo 13
12. the right stuff
13 Casablanca
14.All of the Star Trek films
 
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