The List
Numbers 14-1
14. The Breakfast Club-The best movie ever to watch over brunch on a Sunday. A film hadn’t captured the angst and idealism of youth since the early 1970’s, and this film put a supreme 1980’s stamp on the matter.
13. Schindler’s List-Great filmmaker, compelling story, difficult to watch.
12. Glengarry/Glenn Ross-Coffee is for Closers….Pacino, Harris, Lemon, Arkin, Spacey, and Baldwin. Written and Directed by David Mamet…Epic.
11. Rushmore-From the combined genius of Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson. Brilliant in every way.
10. Fight Club-A grandiose opus of modern cynicism and anarchy with two of the finest actors of any generation. It probably should be higher.
9. The Matrix-Every great Sci Fi concept smashed into one film.
8. Apollo 13-Made NASA relevant again. Hanks at his best since Big.
7. Platoon-Stone at his best…on shrooms and in the jungle….
6. Glory-Zwick’s best ever. One of the great casts ever, and awesome score as well.
5. Reservoir Dogs-Tarantino has his most cool. This film is a turning point in the history of filmmaking. Now, all those irreverent indie flicks get attention because of this movie. It changed how fans looked at film festivals, and how writers sought to create characters in their scripts. Pretty good for a film where 75 percent of it is shot in a warehouse.
4. Braveheart-No CGI, but the themes are still awesome. That said, Mel Gibson still sucks.
3. Gladiator-Ridley Scott takes the best of Braveheart and adds cooler names and Russell Crowe. Strength and Honor…..
2, The Shawshank Redemption-A tale of enduring friendship and hope in the face of tyrannical 1950’s Maine prison style oppression.
1. Pulp Fiction-A major human triumph in the history of the world….
Now I have to go see about a girl....
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Monday, July 23, 2007
Friday, July 20, 2007
The Greatest Films since 1982
The List
Numbers 25-15
25. Tennis, Anyone?- When this list is made in 20 years, this movie might be in the top 10. It’s “Sideways” with Tennis, and a funnier ending. Plus, its Zen message may end up being the way I live my 30’s.
24. A River Runs Through It-A great film top to bottom. It can be hard to notice though, because Brad Pitt is just so dreamy.
23. Do the Right Thing-A visionary film full of complex issues. Spike’s films always challenge the audience, none more then this one. Plus, Public Enemy wrote one of the top ten songs in the history of music for the film.
22. Unforgiven-The last Western that ever had to be made. Eastwood’s best
21. Dead Poets Society-Spectacular performances by several actors, including Ethan Hawk and Josh Charles, and the greatest performance of Robin Williams’ life. This film is an yarn about personal demons, education, and Latin. It famously brought “Carpe Diem” to the peeps to be used at graduation ceremonies for the next 15 years.
20. Malcolm X- Spike’s masterpiece. Visually awesome, and Denzel is in top form. This film led to an enlightening of the Simpsons Generation to recognize the legacy of Malcolm X is something to be celebrated.
19. Casino-Scorsese takes the Godfather Part II to the next level. Di Nero is great as Sam “Ace” Rothstein. Pesci is on fire…..so is this.
18. Lord the Rings: The Return of the King-I love the four endings, its Jackson’s best.
17. Goodfellas-And they said the mob doesn’t really exist. The frenetic story of Henry Hill’s rise and fall is so layered with the decadent, the callous, and the horrific. Great stuff…
16. Field of Dreams-If you build it….They will come…
15. Crimson Tide-Denzel and Hackman at their absolute best…on a Submarine.
Check back Monday for the conclusion to the List....
GFY...
Numbers 25-15
25. Tennis, Anyone?- When this list is made in 20 years, this movie might be in the top 10. It’s “Sideways” with Tennis, and a funnier ending. Plus, its Zen message may end up being the way I live my 30’s.
24. A River Runs Through It-A great film top to bottom. It can be hard to notice though, because Brad Pitt is just so dreamy.
23. Do the Right Thing-A visionary film full of complex issues. Spike’s films always challenge the audience, none more then this one. Plus, Public Enemy wrote one of the top ten songs in the history of music for the film.
22. Unforgiven-The last Western that ever had to be made. Eastwood’s best
21. Dead Poets Society-Spectacular performances by several actors, including Ethan Hawk and Josh Charles, and the greatest performance of Robin Williams’ life. This film is an yarn about personal demons, education, and Latin. It famously brought “Carpe Diem” to the peeps to be used at graduation ceremonies for the next 15 years.
20. Malcolm X- Spike’s masterpiece. Visually awesome, and Denzel is in top form. This film led to an enlightening of the Simpsons Generation to recognize the legacy of Malcolm X is something to be celebrated.
19. Casino-Scorsese takes the Godfather Part II to the next level. Di Nero is great as Sam “Ace” Rothstein. Pesci is on fire…..so is this.
18. Lord the Rings: The Return of the King-I love the four endings, its Jackson’s best.
17. Goodfellas-And they said the mob doesn’t really exist. The frenetic story of Henry Hill’s rise and fall is so layered with the decadent, the callous, and the horrific. Great stuff…
16. Field of Dreams-If you build it….They will come…
15. Crimson Tide-Denzel and Hackman at their absolute best…on a Submarine.
Check back Monday for the conclusion to the List....
GFY...
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