My Favorite Movies
My all-time faves!
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Friday Night Lights 2004, PG-13)
One of the greatest sports films ever! Based on a true story. |
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| 2 |
Excalibur 1981, R)
The closest film version to Mallory's epic. Soundtrack courtesy of Wagner! |
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| 3 |
King Arthur 2004, PG-13)
Goes back to the very roots of the myth, which date right around the end of the Roman occupation of England. |
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| 4 |
Creator 1985, R)
You'll laugh, you'll cry - one of the most profound movies I've ever seen in my life. |
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| 5 |
Cashback 2006, R)
An obscure movie which is basically a meditation on man's interpretation of feminine beauty. Extraordinary! |
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| 6 |
Dances With Wolves 1990, PG-13)
A sweeping cinematic masterpiece! |
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| 7 |
Map of the Human Heart 1993, R)
Another obscure film which deals with the controversial carpet-bombing of Dresden during WWII. Very moving. |
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| 8 |
The Mission 1986, PG)
Even if you're not a religious person (which I'm not!), this is still worth watching. |
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| 9 |
Gladiator 2000, R)
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| 10 |
Shakespeare in Love 1998, R)
If ONLY Hollywood would make more flicks like this & less like DUDE, WHERE'S MY CAR? |
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| 11 |
Les Miserables 1998, PG-13)
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| 12 |
Blade Runner 1982, R)
Perhaps THE definitive movie of the postmodern age? |
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| 13 |
Twelve Monkeys (12 Monkeys) 1995, R)
A Greek tragedy told via the medium of a science fiction story. Splendid! |
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| 14 |
Much Ado About Nothing 1993, PG-13)
Shakespeare's best comedy, featuring an all-star cast (minus Keanu Reeves) and perhaps the best film adaptation of a Shakespeare play - ever! |
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| 15 |
Crimson Tide 1995, R)
What happens when the captain of your submarine wants to start WWIII w/out your permission? |
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| 16 |
The Rock 1996, R)
Perhaps the single greatest action movie ever made! |
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| 17 |
American Beauty 1999, R)
Faulkneresque, if I say so myself! |
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| 18 |
The Last of the Mohicans 1992, R)
A wonderful film adaptation of Cooper's classic (although I recommend you read the book as well). My favorite role for the lovely Madeline Stowe. |
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| 19 |
Dead Poets Society 1989, PG)
One can never over-estimate the importance of a liberal arts education. We do so @ our own peril.... |
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| 20 |
Dead Again 1991, R)
A nice thriller featuring a top-notch cast! |
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| 21 |
The Count of Monte Cristo 2002, PG-13)
OK, I haven't read the book, but I loved the movie! |
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| 22 |
Ladder 49 2004, PG-13)
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| 23 |
Troy 2004, R)
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| 24 |
Helen of Troy 2003, Unrated)
A different take on Homer than TROY, but does a nice job of focusing on different aspects of the story / myth. |
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| 25 |
300 2007, R)
An impressionistic vision of Leonidas and the 300 Spartans at the pass of Thermopylae. |
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| 26 |
Dangerous Beauty 1998, R)
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| 27 |
Top Gun 1986, PG)
One of the most watchable movies ever made. Written by a professor @ Michigan State University! |
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| 28 |
Girl Play 2004, Unrated)
A very sexy date movie - regardless of the genders viewing it! |
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| 29 |
The Natural 1984, PG)
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