My Favorite Movies
| astorg's Rating | My Rating | |
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| 1 |
Dr. Strangelove Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb 1964, PG)
So good it's scary. |
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| 2 |
A Clockwork Orange 1971, R)
I cut my teeth on this one. And have loved it ever sense. |
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| 3 |
A Dirty Shame 2004, R)
One of John Water's funniest. He makes some of the ugliest people sexy. |
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| 4 |
Cecil B. Demented 2000, R)
Often overlooked but John Waters gets back to his roots and quits trying to please Hollywood. |
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| 5 |
Female Trouble 1975, NC-17)
Twisted. That's all I can say. |
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| 6 |
The Crow 1994, R)
This is one of my all time favourite movies that I always watch at Halloween. |
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| 7 |
Battle Beyond the Stars 1980, PG)
Magnificent 7 in space |
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| 8 |
Death Race 2000 1975, R)
The classic of all classics. This is where the Point System comes from. |
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| 9 |
Flash Gordon 1980, PG)
I watch this over and over again. A classic. |
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| 10 |
The Terminator 1984, R)
This movie stands the test of time. A watershed movie in Sci-fi/horror. |
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| 11 |
Terminator 2: Judgment Day 1991, R)
Almost as good as the first in terms of tension. But in special effects and action: WOW! |
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| 12 |
Pink Flamingos 1972, NC-17)
The Egg Lady is still my favourite. |
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| 13 |
Polyester 1981, R)
Any movie with Divine in it is Divine. Mink Stole is good too. |
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| 14 |
Monty Python and the Holy Grail 1974, PG)
My absolute favourite Monty Python movie. I can watch it hundreds of times and never get tired of it. |
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| 15 |
Caligula 1979, R)
If Rome were really this decadent, then how did they run it for so long? |
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| 16 |
The Full Monty 1997, R)
Just hilarious. The part about the nature films is side splitting. |
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| 17 |
Pecker 1998, R)
The last attempt to please Hollywood, this movie begins to return to John Water's roots: being John Waters. |
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| 18 |
Spaced Invaders 1990, PG)
funny in a ridiculous sort of way |
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| 19 |
Gone With the Wind 1939, G)
I love this movie. One of the best romances ever made. |
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| 20 |
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 1998, R)
Only Terry Gilliam could have done this movie. |
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| 21 |
Zardoz 1974, R)
I can watch this over and over and always interpret it differently |
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| 22 |
Morons from Outer Space 1985, PG-13)
Obscure but John Rhies Davies is reason enough to see it. |
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| 23 |
South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut 1999, R)
The first time I saw this movie I laughed until my sides ached. |
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| 24 |
Plan 9 from Outer Space 1956, Unrated)
one of the best worst movies that can be found on DVD |
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| 25 |
Monty Python's Life of Brian 1979, R)
"Yes, yes, we are all different." |
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| 26 |
Airplane! 1980, PG)
The funniest of the Zucker Brother movies. |
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| 27 |
Top Secret! 1984, PG)
Often overlooked, but I thought it was extremely funny, |
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| 28 |
Double Indemnity 1944, Unrated)
Just seeing James Stweart playing a creep is reason enough. |
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| 29 |
Being There 1979, PG)
It showed how well Peter Sellers can act. |
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| 30 |
The Importance of Being Earnest 2002, PG)
The story is funny enough. Just plug in reasonably good actors and you can't miss! |
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| 31 |
Pride and Prejudice 2005, PG)
There were several elements missing in the book, but this was one of the most beautifully filmed. |
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| 32 |
The Addams Family 1991, PG-13)
I like the Addams Family and this one was pretty funny. |
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| 33 |
Canadian Bacon 1994, R)
I have a soft spot for John Candy and being from Canada? |
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| 34 |
Apollo 13 1995, PG)
Reasonably done, a bit too Ron Howardish for my tastes. |
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| 35 |
Village People - Can't Stop the Music 1980, PG)
So bad it's good. |
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| 36 |
Boogie Nights 1997, R)
One of the best movies to show the transition of the carefree, trusting 70's to the cold slap in the face that was the 80's. |
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| 37 |
Strangers on a Train 1951, PG)
one of the best film noir |
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| 38 |
Mystery Train 1989, R)
I only put this one on my list because I couldn't find Leningrad Cowboys. |
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| 39 |
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life 1983, R)
Can meander a bit but still vintage Monty Python. |
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| 40 |
Brave New World 1998, Unrated)
Unsettling, but very well done version of the book that everybody should be required to read. |
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| 41 |
The Revenge of the Pink Panther 1978, PG)
The funniest of the Pink Panther movies. |
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| 42 |
The Pink Panther Strikes Again 1976, PG)
Pretty funny but can be overlong. |
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| 43 |
The Pink Panther 1963, Unrated)
Peter Sellers made Jacques Clouseau. Sorry, Steve Martin, you can't hope to replace him. |
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| 44 |
Witness for the Prosecution 1957, Unrated)
One of the best Charles Laughton movies and that's saying a lot. |
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| 45 |
The Right Stuff 1983, PG)
Pretty funny and insightful flick about the eccentricity of the astronauts |
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| 46 |
It Came from Outer Space 1953, R)
What a perfect time capsule of the 50s. |
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| 47 |
Big Trouble 2002, PG-13)
Great ensemble cast. Funny movies. Great lines. |
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| 48 |
Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines 2003, R)
Good action but Linda Hamilton is sorely missed. |
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| 49 |
Aliens 1986, R)
Even better than the first. |
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| 50 |
Some Like It Hot 1959, Unrated)
Classic. And probably the best of the Marilyn Monroe movies. |
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| 51 |
Hot Shots! 1991, PG-13)
Funny in the tradition of Airplane. |
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| 52 |
Hot Shots! Part Deux 1993, PG-13)
Actually better than the first. |
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| 53 |
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope 1977, PG)
I waited in line for hours to see this movie and it was worth it. |
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| 54 |
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi 1983, PG)
Keep the stuffed toys away and this is a good movie. I'm talking about the Ewoks. |
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| 55 |
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back 1980, PG)
The classic. |
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| 56 |
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 2005, PG-13)
The best of the second trilogy. |
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| 57 |
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones 2002, PG)
Nice to see the relationship between Padme and Anakin. And very little of Jar Jar Binks. |
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| 58 |
Star Trek - First Contact 1996, PG-13)
The best of the Next Generation ones. |
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| 59 |
Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country 1991, PG)
Extremely good. It seems it's the even numbered ones that are best. |
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| 60 |
Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan 1982, PG)
The best Star Trek Movie of the all. |
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| 61 |
Star Trek IV - The Voyage Home 1986, PG)
Silly, flaky but fun. |
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| 62 |
Star Trek III - The Search for Spock 1984, PG)
You gotta see it before you see IV |
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| 63 |
The Naked Gun - From the Files of Police Squad! 1988, PG-13)
Leslie Nielson is the best. |
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| 64 |
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert 1994, R)
Eccentric and that's the way I like it. |
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| 65 |
The Queen 2006, PG-13)
Very sensitive portrait of the queen, even if it's a bit inaccurate. |
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| 66 |
Richard III 1995, R)
Ooh, does Ian ever ooze slime in this movie. |
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| 67 |
Apt Pupil 1998, R)
Scary movie about personal domination. Spooky. |
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| 68 |
Kinsey 2004, R)
The funniest part of this movie is when they start their survey of people's sex lives. |
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| 69 |
Absolute Power 1997, R)
Fabulous Clint Eastwood movie. Shows he can really act. |
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| 70 |
Infamous 2006, R)
Very well acted and emotionallyhonest |
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| 71 |
Speed 1994, R)
Very Tense and great action! |
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| 72 |
Miss Congeniality 2000, PG-13)
Sandra Bullock makes this movie! |
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| 73 |
Blazing Saddles 1974, R)
Probably Mel Brooks best Movie. Perfect cast, perfect comedy. |
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| 74 |
Miss Congeniality 2 - Armed and Fabulous 2005, PG-13)
Pretty good sequel. Sandra Bullock is good as always |
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| 75 |
Demolition Man 1993, R)
Fantastic action/science fiction movie |
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| 76 |
While You Were Sleeping 1995, PG)
I love this movie. It's just so sweet |
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| 77 |
The Fifth Element 1997, PG-13)
Funny as hell action movie. Definitely tongue in cheek |
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| 78 |
Young Frankenstein 1974, PG)
One of Mel Brooks best. Werewolf. There, wolf! LOL |
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| 79 |
S.O.B. 1981, R)
Blake Edward at his cynical best in this one. Perfect cast. |
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| 80 |
Spaceballs 1987, PG)
A cult classic. At the time, I thought, isn't it a bit late to do a Star Wars parody, but sandwiched between the 2 trilogies, this movie gets better and better. |
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| 81 |
Victor Victoria 1982, PG)
I love Robert Preston and Julie Andrews. Together they are unbeatable. |
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| 82 |
UHF 1989, PG-13)
It can get old after repeated viewings but the secondary characters are eccentric enough. |
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| 83 |
Liberace: Behind the Music 1988, Unrated)
I like Liberace. |
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| 84 |
Spanglish 2004, PG-13)
Almost painful to watch as the story is so sad about a love that can never be. But this is one of Adam Sandler's best. |
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| 85 |
Shrek 2001, PG)
Pretty funny movie. |
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| 86 |
Frankenstein 1931, Unrated)
A classic. What else is there to say? |
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| 87 |
Robin Hood: Men in Tights 1993, PG-13)
What can I saw. Mel Brooks. I also like Carey Elwes in it. |
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| 88 |
Mystery Men 1999, PG-13)
One of the funniest superhero parodies I've seen. I like the villain especially. |
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| 89 |
Grumpy Old Men 1993, PG-13)
Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau together? Must see! |
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| 90 |
Men 1997, R)
Really good. |
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| 91 |
The Lives of Others 2006, R)
Excellent. |
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| 92 |
Perfect Strangers 2003, PG-13)
chillingly tight story. More twists than a pretzel. You just didn't see it coming. Reminded me of Angelheart. |
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| 93 |
The Fountainhead 1949, Unrated)
An inkblot test for the truly insane. |
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| 94 |
Men 1987, Unrated)
Pretty funny and affectionate look at men's silliness. |
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| 95 |
Sicko 2007, PG-13)
Frightening. I hope this does for the health industry what an Inconvenient Truth does for the environment. |
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| 96 |
An Inconvenient Truth 2006, PG)
Al Gore deserved that Nobel Prize. |
