Favorite Films

[daniellaaarisen]

Pretty straightforward.

My favorite movie ever is Woody Allen's Stardust Memories.

I also love Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Dead Poet's Society, 8 1/2, the Virgin Suicides, La Belle Et La Bete, The Hours, Wedding Crashers, Something's Gotta Give, Manhattan, and.... the Hangover.

Anything with Meryl Streep in it is gold in my eyes.

[Dodfather]

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

Pretty straightforward.

My favorite movie ever is Woody Allen's Stardust Memories.

I also love Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Dead Poet's Society, 8 1/2, the Virgin Suicides, La Belle Et La Bete, The Hours, Wedding Crashers, Something's Gotta Give, Manhattan, and.... the Hangover.

Anything with Meryl Streep in it is gold in my eyes.

Ahhh Danielle, I wondered if you'd do this -haha! I was waiting for the bands one to go on for a bit before doing it myself but now you have, great!

I always have a tough time picking favourite films. Trust me, when someone hears you're studying film it's always the first question you get asked and it's pretty impossible! I usually have a list of 10-15 that are in no particular order and depends on my mood etc... Here goes

The Silence of the Lambs (1991) - Stunning in every way and if I had to choose one this would maybe be it. Jodie Foster is fantastic in almost everything, apart from a few of her more recent movies.

Double Indeminty (1944) - The best film noir ever. In my opionion of course, lol.

Superman (1978) - I loved this as a kid and never grew out of the fandom for Superman! This gets better when you're older though.

Almost Famous (2000) - I fell in love with Penny Lane! Is there a cooler real-life couple than Cameron Crowe and Nancy Wilson from Heart?!

When Harry Met Sally (1989) - I think this is one of the best romantic comedies ever.

Back To The Future (1985) - Michael J Fox is one of my favourite actors. I'm such a fan. I've seen all of his stuff (The Hard Way is especially good) but I still think that these movies are the best franchise ever. They beat Lord of the Rings (and I like those films too!)

Love Me Or Leave Me (1955) - Doris Day's finest film. I'm a big fan and think she's totally underrated in dramatic roles. The only time James Cagney accespted second billing.

Pillow Ralk (1959) - Another one of Doris' best. The so-called "homage" Down With Love from a few years ago was dreadful!

Moulin Rouge! (2001) - Wow! I was blown away by this in the cinema.

Overboard (1987) - Goldie rules! This film is endlessely quotable.

Anchorman (2004) - Again, the quote factor...

Gone With The Wind (1939) - Epic,

Rear Window (1954) - I think this is Hitchcock's best.

To Die For (1995) - Nicole's best performance. Fantastic.

Bringing Up Baby (1938) - So, so funny. Katharine Hepburn. Cary Grant. A leopard. What's not to like!

10 Things I Hate About You (1999) - Such a great teen movie!

Mary Poppins (1966). So much fun!

St. Elmo's Fire (1985) - A darker version of the brat pack films. Ally Sheedy and Andrew McCarthy are great in this. It also has one of the best movie theme songs ever!

All About Eve (1950) - Possibly the best film about Hollywood there's been. Although any fans of The Player may disagree with me.

Phew!! Sorry - this post has gone on for ages. See, this is what happens when I start to make lists, haha! Good call on Eternal Sunshine by the way. Kate Winslet is fantastic and really should have got the Oscar for this. Have you seen Heavenly Creatures (1994)? Her first film, made in New Zealand by Peter Jackson. It's brilliant but very dark.

How can you not love Meryl Streep? She can do anything, Death Becomes Her (1992) with Meryl and Goldie is so great!

God, there are so many more movies I could add to this....I'd better stop now!

By the way, sorry if putting the years in is annoying. I noticed I'd done it just now (force of habit)....

[LukeA]

1. Citizen Kane

ten others (in no particular order)

North By Northwest
M
Chinatown
LA Confidential
Sexy Beast
Fight Club
Goodfellas
Sunset Blvd
The Shining
French Connection

[GODDESS6]

Originally Posted by LukeA

1. Citizen Kane

ten others (in no particular order)

North By Northwest
M
Chinatown
LA Confidential
Sexy Beast
Fight Club
Goodfellas
Sunset Blvd
The Shining
French Connection

love, love this movie~ when henry hill went into witness protection, he came here to omaha where i live~ he used to cook at a diner in north platte in 2003 & i got to speak w/ him several times~ he was always very nice to me & said if i ever make it out to the diner he would cook for me~ i have his cookbook & the recipes are wonderful~

my list:
titanic, chessy to some, but i love it~
a christmas story, even in the summer & i have a leg lamp from the movies gift shop
scarface
hollywood knights
steel magnolias
stand by me
woodstock
sid & nancy
bull durham
that's all i can think of right now, it's early yet~

[Dodfather]

Originally Posted by GODDESS6

love, love this movie~ when henry hill went into witness protection, he came here to omaha where i live~ he used to cook at a diner in north platte in 2003 & i got to speak w/ him several times~ he was always very nice to me & said if i ever make it out to the diner he would cook for me~ i have his cookbook & the recipes are wonderful~

my list:
titanic, chessy to some, but i love it~
a christmas story, even in the summer & i have a leg lamp from the movies gift shop
scarface
hollywood knights
steel magnolias
stand by me
woodstock
sid & nancy
bull durham
that's all i can think of right now, it's early yet~

My God! I cxan't believe I forgot Stand By Me. I love it!

[GODDESS6]

Originally Posted by Dodfather

My God! I cxan't believe I forgot Stand By Me. I love it!

my stepma bought me this super deluxe dvd of it, my other dvd wouldnt play anymore & i cried like a little bitch at the end again~

[David]

The Tales of Hoffmann
Morocco
The Man on the Flying Trapeze
Henry V (1945)
The Letter
His Girl Friday
The Greeks Had a Word For Them
The Old-Fashioned Way
Hail the Conquering Hero
The Golden Coach
Ugetsu
Fists in the Pocket

[daniellaaarisen]

Oooooh yes, someone mentioned Fight Club. That's defiinitely on my list. Helena Bonham Carter is absolutely awesome in her creepy glory. And her and Stevie have the same birthday! May 26th is the day for all things dark and ethereal

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Some of mine are:

Steel Magnolias
Notting Hill
Love Actually
Gladiator
A Star is Born (Judy Garland version)
Pretty Woman
Thoroughly Modern Millie

I'm sure there are more.. can't think right now...

[gretchen]

The Jackal
Unfaithful
Runaway Bride
A Perfect Murder
Wonder Boys
The Game
Wall Street
Romancing The Stone
Shawshank Redemption
Moonstruck
Cider House Rules
Manhattan
The Mermaid Chair
You've Got Mail
Kate and Leopold
Salem's Lot
Goodfellas
The Abyss
Serendipidy
Sex, Lies & Videotape
Field Of Dreams
Wolf
....and so many more!

[Revolution]

Originally Posted by Gypsy-Rhiannon

Some of mine are:

Steel Magnolias
Notting Hill
Love Actually
Gladiator
A Star is Born (Judy Garland version)
Pretty Woman
Thoroughly Modern Millie

I'm sure there are more.. can't think right now...

Love Actually is one of my absolute favorites. Probably THE favorite, in fact. I also love:
Silence of the Lambs
Psycho
Sixteen Candles
The Dark Knight

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

Pretty straightforward.

My favorite movie ever is Woody Allen's Stardust Memories.

I also love Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Dead Poet's Society, 8 1/2, the Virgin Suicides, La Belle Et La Bete, The Hours, Wedding Crashers, Something's Gotta Give, Manhattan, and.... the Hangover.

Anything with Meryl Streep in it is gold in my eyes.

I loved Dead Poet's Society when I watched it, though I've only seen it once (and a LONG time ago). All I remember is that it made me cry. Should I be embarrassed by this?

[Dodfather]

Originally Posted by Revolution

Love Actually is one of my absolute favorites. Probably THE favorite, in fact. I also love:
Silence of the Lambs
Psycho
Sixteen Candles
The Dark Knight



I loved Dead Poet's Society when I watched it, though I've only seen it once (and a LONG time ago). All I remember is that it made me cry. Should I be embarrassed by this?

Hurrah! Silence of the Lambs is amazing!

[jannieC]

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Jacob's Ladder
Fried Green Tomatoes
Silence of the Lambs
The Titanic
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Raising Arizona
Grease

[chiliD]

So many films, so little time...(in no particular order)...off the top of my head...

A Hard Day's Night
Help!
A Day At The Races
A Night At The Opera
Cocoanuts
Animal Crackers
The Usual Suspects
Blazing Saddles
Monty Python & The Holy Grail
When Harry Met Sally
Enemy Of The State
Face Off
O, Brother Where Art Thou
Orlando
Dodgeball
Dan In Real Life
Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind
The Last Supper
Seven
Kiss The Girls
Along Came A Spider
Grand Canyon
11:14
Memento
High Fidelity
Saw
Saw II
Scream
Scream II
Scream III
The Game
The Abyss
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind

more as I think of them.

EDIT: After thinking a bit...

Fire Walk With Me: Twin Peaks
The X-Files (the first movie)
National Lampoon's Vacation
Slap Shot
Forrest Gump
Silence Of The Lambs
Sleepless In Seattle
Pulp Fiction
Tenacious D: The Pick Of Destiny
Pootie Tang
Milk
W.
The Wrestler
It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Casablanca
Gunga Din
Wizard Of Oz
The Graduate
Carnal Knowledge
The Shining
Young Frankenstein
Contact
The Panic Room
Maverick
Star Wars (the original trilogy..parts IV, V & VI)
Ocean's Eleven (the Clooney-Pitt remake)
Manchurian Candidate (the original)
any James Bond movie with Sean Connery
Vacancy
Rest Stop
Psycho
Rear Window
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Vertigo
The Philadelphia Story
It's A Wonderful Life
The Birds
North By Northwest
Notorious
To Catch A Thief
Suspicion

[Stew_Matthews]

As everyone seems to be sticking to English language films - my favourites in that category are -

Chinatown
Dogville
The Pianist

(depending on my mood, one or other of these three ^^^ would be my english language favourite)

The only others that I watch on a monthly basis are -

Apocalypse Now
Bladerunner
Get Carter
French Connection