My Favorite Movies
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back 1980, PG)
Number 1 baby. I grew up breathing Star Wars my entire childhood and it still is near to my heart. Empire not only still holds up after all these years but I love it more as time passes. |
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Le Pacte des loups (Brotherhood of the Wolf) 2001, R)
Yes, yes, yes. Quite the gem here. It is a total mish mash of different film genres and I adore it. I know my dad would have as well. Sweet action and better story. Being French helped as well. :) |
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The Matrix 1999, R)
Not simply another sci fi action flick, this film is rooted in philosophy, heroism, religion and social relevance. It is and was revolutionary and I saw it at the perfect time. |
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Fight Club 1999, R)
I am not supposed to talk about Fight Club. |
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Casablanca 1942, PG)
The thing I love about Casablanca is how "simply" brilliant it is. The mastery here is one layer below what is on screen but not too deep. Simply timeless and will never be forgotten. |
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 2003, PG-13)
As a Disney fanatic and pirate lover this one just nails it. Depp is off the charts and the film is true to the history of the ride and what not. |
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The General 1926, Unrated)
This film is amazing even by today's standards. Keaton was way ahead of his time. |
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Psycho 1960, R)
I remember the first time I saw this like it was yesterday. So tightly wrapped up that when it unravels you can see the truth like a mirror being cleaned for the first time. |
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Planet of the Apes 1968, G)
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| 10 |
The Big Lebowski 1998, R)
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| 11 |
Glengarry Glen Ross 1992, R)
It really may be THE perfect film. |
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| 12 |
Memento 2000, R)
One of the most unique films I've seen. It is totally amazing how Nolan made this movie. I just re-watched it in chronological order and its still a brilliant film. |
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| 13 |
Citizen Kane 1941, PG)
over hyped, but not nearly enough |
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| 14 |
Monty Python and the Holy Grail 1974, PG)
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The Mummy 1932, Unrated)
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Army of Darkness 1993, R)
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Shaun of the Dead 2004, R)
Absolutley perfect mix of horror and british humor. |
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| 18 |
Love Actually 2003, R)
beautiful really |
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| 19 |
Dawn of the Dead 2004, R)
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| 20 |
Creature from the Black Lagoon 1954, Unrated)
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| 21 |
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest 2006, PG-13)
The third act of this film is probably one of my favorite stretches of film ever put on screen. |
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| 22 |
Pulp Fiction 1994, R)
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| 23 |
The Dark Knight 2008, PG-13)
Flawless, gritty and more than even I expected. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and just about collapsed at the breathtaking conclusion. So yeah, I kinda liked it. |
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| 24 |
Mars Attacks! 1996, PG-13)
Pure camp! I love it. If you were going to take the perfect "B" movie set up, throw in 90 Major movie stars, let Tim Burton loose and make a wacky feature this is that perfection. |
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Strangers on a Train 1951, PG)
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| 26 |
Finding Nemo 2003, G)
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| 27 |
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope 1977, PG)
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Cloverfield 2008, PG-13)
Close enough to perfect for me. LOVED it. |
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| 29 |
The Ten Commandments 1956, G)
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Sunset Boulevard 1950, Unrated)
Gloria Swanson might just pull off my favorite performance in the history of cinema here. Her character is brutal in every sense of the word. You may want to hate her but for me I really felt for her and felt bad for her. The story is very unique and quite timeless as well. The bit with famous silent film stars including Buster Keaton was a cute touch. Almost a perfect movie. Very well done. |
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JFK 1992, R)
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North by Northwest 1959, Unrated)
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The Shining 1980, R)
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WALL-E 2008, G)
This isn't fair. I don't think I have enough words to adequately describe how much I loved this film. Brilliant, heart filled, humorous, endearing, fun, wonderful and because I "have" to, MAGICAL. Ok, there I tried. : |
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Superbad 2007, R)
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 2001, PG-13)
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Kill Bill, Volume 2 2004, R)
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Jersey Girl 2004, PG-13)
I won't lie, this IS my fav Kevin Smith movie. It has his usual humor, plus heart. Great performances by Affleck and Carlin. Plus two Springsteen songs throughout, so FOR YAY! |
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Kill Bill: Volume 1 2003, R)
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| 40 |
Amélie (Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain) 2001, R)
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| 41 |
Iron Man 2008, PG-13)
Believe everything you've heard. This is brilliant. |
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| 42 |
Hot Fuzz 2006, R)
Love it. So many say its not as Funny as 'Shaun' and no disrespect I think that is because this film is even smarter. |
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| 43 |
Pride and Prejudice 2005, PG)
What a timeless and classic tale. This is by far my favorite version. This is my Darcy and Elizabeth. |
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Batman Begins 2005, PG-13)
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Once 2007, R)
bloody brilliant. God I loved this film. Maybe my fav "romantic" film ever. Don't wanna give to much away, but I loved 'Guy' and 'Girl' |
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| 46 |
Superman II 1981, PG)
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| 47 |
Pan's Labyrinth 2006, R)
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Zodiac 2007, R)
Phenominal. Acting by Downey, Ruffalo, and Jake was top notch. Fincher could really be a new Hitchcock. |
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| 49 |
Picnic at Hanging Rock 1975, PG)
I can not believe how blown away I was by this film. The tension it palpable and grows stronger as the mystery grows. It very much reminded me off Hitchcock. The locations, score, and cinematography cover you with a haunting feeling. The ending I did not see coming and worked absolutely perfectly. Brilliant film! |
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| 50 |
9/11 2002, Unrated)
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The Evil Dead 1981, R)
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Ratatouille 2007, G)
Beautiful, just beautiful. Pixar never dissappoints |
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Evil Dead 2 1987, R)
Ah this horror flick is just plain silly and you just can't help but be entertained. Bruce Campbell really starts to come into his own here, and he would peak in the next film. Just not a whole lot else out there quite like these flicks. |
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The Cat From Outer Space 1978, G)
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The Muppets' Wizard of Oz 2005, PG)
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Muppets From Space 1999, G)
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Annie 1981, PG)
Sometime's your first IS your best. |
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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre 1948, Unrated)
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10 Things I Hate About You 1999, PG-13)
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Seven Samurai (Shichinin no Samurai) 1954, Unrated)
So glad I waited and finally checked this out. Well worth the wait. Film is just brilliant, fantastic development and acting. |
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Dragon Wars (D-War) 2007, PG-13)
Yes, yes, yes! Dragons, dinosaurs with missle launchers, ancient armies. Right up my ally. Can't imagine why my girlfriend wouldn't watch it. :) |
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The Terror (The Haunting) (The Castle of Terror) 1963, R)
The best "bad" movie I've ever seen. Totally wretched but worth the $1 I paid for it. One of the most interesting back storys of the making of a film I've heard. |
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Clue 1985, PG)
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Notting Hill 1999, PG-13)
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The African Queen 1952, Unrated)
Magnetic |
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Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End 2007, PG-13)
Epic, loved it much more on the second viewing. A LOT going on but it makes more sense with more time to sink in. |
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Funny Farm 1988, PG)
One of the all times greats and one of my favorites. |
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The Wrestler 2008, R)
Shock of shocks, I LOVED IT! A better film will never be made about Pro Wrestling, lets get that out of the way. Rourke was real and very natural in a subtle, honest performance. Great 80s metal soundtrack topped off with a new Classic Springsteen tune round this one out as a gem. |
