What's your [Favourite] Movie?

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Jul 27, 2009, 12:58 PM

What's your fav flick and why? What scene did you like most about it and why?

Mine's NIRVANA - Live Tonight - SOLD OUT!

I love the interviews and crossing of scenes during the same song from upstanding to down right obscene. I also loved the sonet Endless Nameless!!!

BlueMak · Jul 27, 2009, 01:35 PM

Blade Runner. All of it. There isn't a shot that I don't love.

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Jul 27, 2009, 01:41 PM

Is that the one with Harrison Ford?

BlueMak · Jul 27, 2009, 03:35 PM

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Is that the one with Harrison Ford?

Yes it is. BTW, the director's cut or newer. Not the original theatrical release.

Neshi · Jul 27, 2009, 04:04 PM

I guess that's a toss up between The Green Mile and the Shawshank Redemption. Although I absolutely LOVE Ice Age..

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Jul 27, 2009, 04:19 PM

Keep posting people. And some pictures too!

Zardon · Jul 27, 2009, 04:24 PM

Dont have anywhere near a favourite, but this was a very underated film Punch-Drunk Love (2002) - very clever I thought and I remember at the time it caught me totally off guard because I was expecting another silly sandler film.

Falstaff · Jul 27, 2009, 04:52 PM

Forest Gump.

BabylenTatarsky · Jul 27, 2009, 05:09 PM

I hated Punch Drunk Love. It just felt dumb to me. No offence.

My favourite movie is Little Monsters, from 1989. It's a kids movie, but I've loved it since being a kid - and still do. My favourite scene is also the last scene, so I won't spoil it, but it's very touching.

Anyone here a fan? There's a forum for fans but it's pretty quiet. Understandably, I guess.

OmegaRED · Jul 27, 2009, 05:18 PM

I've seen waaaaay to many movies to list a definitive favorite (have to break it down by genre and decade) but if I had to go based on amount of viewings it would be Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.

Zardon · Jul 27, 2009, 05:27 PM

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I hated Punch Drunk Love. It just felt dumb to me. No offence..

no offense taken, after your last posting about liking pseudo snuff movies I think its fair to say our movie tastes are polar opposites ! (little monsters - I saw that on the TV I think years ago - can't really remember much about it).

I have a list of way too many films to like tbh - godfather was a classic - scent of a woman, evil dead 3 (come on its so stupid its brilliant), early star wars stuff, Close encounters, Jaws, Toy story, Citizen Kane, . the list goes on.

Also a massive James Stewart fan, most of his films were brilliant - Rear Window, Harvey, Vertigo, Mr Smith Goes To Washington, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Its A Wonderful Life. Think ive seen every movie on this list http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000071/

Vikingod · Jul 27, 2009, 05:53 PM

I've recently been watching Hayao Miyazaki's films with my children. I've never been so taken by animation. These films, especially Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle and Princess Mononoke, are a must see for anyone, regardless of your take on animation.

Vikingod · Jul 27, 2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Zardon

no offense taken, after your last posting about liking pseudo snuff movies I think its fair to say our movie tastes are polar opposites ! (little monsters - I saw that on the TV I think years ago - can't really remember much about it).

I have a list of way too many films to like tbh - godfather was a classic - scent of a woman, evil dead 3 (come on its so stupid its brilliant), early star wars stuff, Close encounters, Jaws, Toy story, Citizen Kane, . the list goes on.

Also a massive James Stewart fan, most of his films were brilliant - Rear Window, Harvey, Vertigo, Mr Smith Goes To Washington, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Its A Wonderful Life. Think ive seen every movie on this list James Stewart (I)

We've very similar tastes Allan. A number of the films you've mentioned are some of my favorites.

I like older films a lot. I grew to appreciate them in college, as a local opera house used to show Jimmy Stewart and Audrie Hepburn classics every week. I swear I've seen Rear Window 100 times and it gets better with each viewing.

reno · Jul 27, 2009, 06:25 PM

What Is It?

Zardon · Jul 27, 2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikingod

I've recently been watching Hayao Miyazaki's films with my children. I've never been so taken by animation. These films, especially Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle and Princess Mononoke, are a must see for anyone, regardless of your take on animation.

Make sure you check out the new Coraline film by stop animation wizard Henry Selick (also handled the work for the wonderful Nightmare before Christmas). I have the bluray here and it is stunning on a variety of levels.
Coraline Movie- Enter The World Of Henry Selick's Coraline Movie
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0327597/

IvanV · Jul 27, 2009, 08:45 PM

Really? Coraline? I was interested, but got the impression that it was (only) for children. I'll check it out.

(Thinking back a little, a friend that has a similar taste to mine said that she enjoyed it, albeit with a slight warning that it could be targeted at younger audience.)

BlueMak · Jul 27, 2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Zardon

Also a massive James Stewart fan, most of his films were brilliant - Rear Window, Harvey, Vertigo, Mr Smith Goes To Washington, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Its A Wonderful Life. Think ive seen every movie on this list James Stewart (I)

In a seminar about classical hollywood I was asked about my favourite movies of the time, when I answered she said that she didn't know I was a fan of J.Stewart. I asked her why she said that, apparently every single of the movies mentioned (about 7) were with him starring lol. Love the guy.

Zardon · Jul 27, 2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by IvanV

Really? Coraline? I was interested, but got the impression that it was (only) for children. I'll check it out.

(Thinking back a little, a friend that has a similar taste to mine said that she enjoyed it, albeit with a slight warning that it could be targeted at younger audience.)

Well its a movie for children but hell whats the problem with that ! Seriously though (and I don't say this lightly) - Henry Selick is a genius. I don't know about you or anyone else reading this but even though some of the 3d rendered movies are massively impressive, stop animation is much more artistic and gives a feeling of being real that no computer could generate or replicate.

Coraline actually makes history because it is the first three dimensional stop motion animation movie and with the dream like mastery of Selick behind it, it has to be one of the greatest animation films ever made. Selick has the ability to express things via his animation that people have been trying (and failing) to do for a very long time. His creative vision is very humbling.

Neshi · Jul 27, 2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Zardon

Dont have anywhere near a favourite, but this was a very underated film Punch-Drunk Love (2002) - very clever I thought and I remember at the time it caught me totally off guard because I was expecting another silly sandler film.

I guess you'd love Reign over Me then as well..

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Well its a movie for children but hell whats the problem with that ! Seriously though (and I don't say this lightly) - Henry Selick is a genius. I don't know about you or anyone else reading this but even though some of the 3d rendered movies are massively impressive, stop animation is much more artistic and gives a feeling of being real that no computer could generate or replicate.

Coraline actually makes history because it is the first three dimensional stop motion animation movie and with the dream like mastery of Selick behind it, it has to be one of the greatest animation films ever made. Selick has the ability to express things via his animation that people have been trying (and failing) to do for a very long time. His creative vision is very humbling.

I've seen it this weekend, the blu-ray version of the movie. I was stunned, it's visually beautiful and very well made. The story is pretty good as well, might be a little scary for children at some points, but I think there is a story for the older crowd as well.

Vikingod · Jul 27, 2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Zardon

Make sure you check out the new Coraline film by stop animation wizard Henry Selick (also handled the work for the wonderful Nightmare before Christmas). I have the bluray here and it is stunning on a variety of levels.
Coraline Movie- Enter The World Of Henry Selick's Coraline Movie
Coraline (2009)

Funny you mention it, we rented that this weekend as it was just released here in the States. Loved it (the kids too). It was reminescent of The Nightmare Before Christmas (a family favorite). He certainly can do some amazing stuff with the stop animation.

Zardon · Jul 27, 2009, 10:17 PM

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I guess you'd love Reign over Me then as well..

yes that was a great film. i love a movie which deals effectively with characters and real life situations and how sometimes we all overlook the beauty in everyday things while we are waiting for something greater to happen (which often doesn't). I used to study Sociology so im fascinated with how humans interact - the human psyche and various dark places we might visit during life. Did anyone see the latest Woody Allen film? that was great (Vicky Christina Barcelona) - its not quite up there with his greatest work, but it was a massively entertaining film.

GigaWatt · Jul 27, 2009, 10:20 PM

Alien 1, 2, 3, 4... the alien vs. predator stuff was... meeeehh.. :S

IvanV · Jul 27, 2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Zardon

Well its a movie for children but hell whats the problem with that ! Seriously though (and I don't say this lightly) - Henry Selick is a genius. I don't know about you or anyone else reading this but even though some of the 3d rendered movies are massively impressive, stop animation is much more artistic and gives a feeling of being real that no computer could generate or replicate.

Coraline actually makes history because it is the first three dimensional stop motion animation movie and with the dream like mastery of Selick behind it, it has to be one of the greatest animation films ever made. Selick has the ability to express things via his animation that people have been trying (and failing) to do for a very long time. His creative vision is very humbling.

There's nothing wrong with children movies in general, I see most of the cartoons that get into the cinema, and comparatively few "grown-up" films, and it is my impression that the majority of them (the cartoons) have more depth in terms of the plot and characters than any run of the mill blockbuster, but some don't and while they may look cute and have a funny moment or two they won't keep my (or more or less any other more than 12 years old person's) attention for the whole duration.

I'm glad to hear that Coraline is certified, I saw some lovely stills from the film and while I don't know much about mr Selick, "the guy who worked with Tim Burton on"The Nightmare Before Christmas"" sounds good enough to me.

Mac Daddy · Jul 28, 2009, 01:42 AM

Too many too choose from and at different times and moods for me.

The Green Mile I think will always stay with me.

Vikingod · Jul 28, 2009, 04:06 AM

I've been a huge Wes Anderson since bottle rocket came out (anyone else?).

I've recently watched "Garden State" for the second (and third and forth) time, and found I liked it much more than I did the first time I watched it. Not often I watch a movie which I didn't like at first viewing and found it to be a really wonderful film. Not to say there isn't an amateur quality to it, but the humor (though well hidden at times) is great, and it tells a good story with strong characterization. There is lots of Wes Anderson influence (but it's not a rip off), so if you are a fan you might like it, even if it takes a second look.

Cow_160483 · Jul 28, 2009, 07:51 AM

Shawshank Redemption has got to be one of my all time favorite movies

a close second would be The Pursuit of Happyness

and my favourite animation would have to be Finding Nemo

BlueMak · Jul 28, 2009, 08:12 AM

Oh man that kid looks so much like Will Smith!

Cow_160483 · Jul 28, 2009, 08:45 AM

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Oh man that kid looks so much like Will Smith!

thats coz he actually is Will Smith's son (Jaden Christopher Syre Smith)thats why the movie was so believable coz it was actually father and son acting as father and son

BlueMak · Jul 28, 2009, 09:26 AM

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thats coz he actually is Will Smith's son (Jaden Christopher Syre Smith)thats why the movie was so believable coz it was actually father and son acting as father and son

I didn't know that lol. Good.

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Jul 28, 2009, 11:05 AM

One story that's sticking with me at the moment is "The Greatest Story Ever Told". It's a Jesus movie and really shows well what life might have been like for him back then and how things unfolded at the time. The scene that upset me though was when they executed John the baptist. That was really sad and moving.

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~~RE III - Frankie~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,754 Rep Power: 0	Re: What's your [Favourite] Movie? Keep posting people. And some pictures too!

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~~RE III - Frankie~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,754 Rep Power: 0	Re: What's your [Favourite] Movie? One story that's sticking with me at the moment is "The Greatest Story Ever Told". It's a Jesus movie and really shows well what life might have been like for him back then and how things unfolded at the time. The scene that upset me though was when they executed John the baptist. That was really sad and moving.