My Favorite Movies
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The Last Emperor 1987, PG-13)
this incredible film has been noted for its historic accuracy... and the world from the forbidden city to the fields is an amazing run. Could see 10 more hours of this film. / update, it is now out on the criterion collection and is getting my top spot in film. Just amazing. Watched it at least that many times. Unbeleivable, political, histiorcal, and beautiful |
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Sophie's Choice 1982, R)
Watch this again. Acting at its finest, storyline at its most grasping, you will never again accept a movie again, you will begin to recognize film. |
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Lawrence of Arabia 1962, PG)
One of the "if you had one film to take to a desert island" categoires. could be the best. dunno, haven't seen em all |
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Bian Lian (The King of Masks) 1999, Unrated)
astonishing film that peeks into the world of a culture soon to be dominated by maoists and struggle.. beautiful craftsmanship, amazing illusion, great story about class, gender, and art. |
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Empire of the Sun 1987, PG)
great jpurney about war, friends, and the destuction of a child's innocence. |
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Sir! No Sir! 2005, Unrated)
A most-important film about the GIs who resisted the war on Viet Nam while inside the military and in the country itself. Fragging of COs was not unusual, leaving Nixon to pull out ground troups and send major air strikes to this torn country .. A must see for all people who think they recall or have read about the resistance against this war. |
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Wit 2001, PG-13)
Haunting, breathtaking, this is an amazing performance of an essential story... must see |
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| 8 |
On Common Ground 2001, Unrated)
words of the families and sign of the times. |
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| 9 |
Shadow Magic 2000, PG)
based on true story of film coming to China, this interesting inter-cultural film shows much about how culture affects the world. |
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The Assignment 1997, R)
Before the film "Munich" comes this based-on-actual events story of the Israeli response to the murders. An assignment takes on many faces, and shows a truthful view of the end that is revenge: taking poison and hoping the other person will die. Great depiction of Meir and the decisions she must have endured. |
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Goodbye, Children (Au Revoir Les Enfants) 1987, PG)
Malle's semi-autobiography story of a youth discovering that his friend is hiding from the Nazis... |
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| 12 |
Amadeus 1984, PG)
absolutely unforgettable, and offered the viewer a new world into the music of nasters |
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Ararat 2002, R)
A tough look into the world that we think only happens in the movies... take this as a documentary, folks.... |
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| 14 |
Rashômon (Rashomon) (In the Woods) 1951, Unrated)
Kurosawa's prophetic drama about illusion of perspective of violence and the aftermath in spiirit and POV |
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| 15 |
Kundun 1997, PG-13)
Scorsase's amazing depiction of the atrocities in Tibet from the time His Holiness the Dalai Lama was discovered as a child to his amazing understanding of the needs of the Tibetan government and the pure cultural destruction by China |
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In the Time of the Butterflies 2000, PG-13)
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Suna no Onna (Woman in the Dunes) 1964, Unrated)
human condition at the seam! |
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| 18 |
The Shipping News 2001, R)
Followed this book to the screen and was happy to see it. Outcast in their own world, a family moves to Newfoundland to discover their own lives and, in the process, identities. |
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| 19 |
The Ruling Class 1972, PG)
Petah at his best, crazed and indiffernt to the caste system, and for that matter -- sanity |
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| 20 |
Papillon 1973, PG)
Fresh, new and even more powerful each time I see it; what differnet types of men go through when sent to hell and how they handle the demons of their future. Absolutesly one of the top ten films of all time! |
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Naked Lunch 1991, R)
An outrageous journey in and through the bizarre world of dope, beatnoks 0f '50s, and fame...if you like or know anything about Burroughs life after the "William Telli-sh" murder of his wife... much about drugs thier influence and the early beat movement |
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| 22 |
Dog Day Afternoon 1975, R)
ATTICA ATTICA! The world of humanity and crowd-think that will take you through some of the best rides ever in film. |
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| 23 |
Reds 1981, PG)
FIANLLY on DVD, perhaps it was held back as a result of its early 20th cenury anti-war sentiment, soclialist movemnt and dear Emma, anarchist to the core.. truth about the only American ever buried in the Kremlin... great performe by Keaton, amazingly directed and performed by Beatty. MUST SEE |
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Jet Li's Fearless (Huo Yuan Jia) (Legend of a Fighter) 2006, PG-13)
COULD ONLY BE MADE IN CHINA, AND IT SHOWS... Li in his last, most important film. Best to hear the true commentary in Chinese..... |
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My Favorite Year 1982, PG)
I AM A MOVIE STAR, NOT AN ACTOR! Petah in his whimsical best, this one should be re-released so the current generation will enjoy it. |
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Schindler's List 1993, R)
to comment on such a piece of historical near-documentary art would only tinge its title. see this. again. |
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Tsotsi (Thug) 2005, R)
A must see Shakerperian- |
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| 28 |
Regret to Inform 1998, Unrated)
war sidows of all cultures meet after dealing with their grief, thier lives, and their 9invisible) close ties |
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A Man for All Seasons 1966, G)
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| 30 |
Dreams 1990, PG)
Lucas and Spielberg did an amazing job showing the amazing series of short stores -- completely irresistable! |
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| 31 |
Mother Night 1996, R)
Vonnegut's novel with the author on the set, ensuring that nothing would be betrayed in this great novel. Worth the DVD purchase just to hear a higher and more f**cked up Nolte (before the infamous photo) in his commentary... not about the film but his nonstop rant on drugs, politics, and the future of film....... |
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| 32 |
The Godfather 1972, R)
don't think its worth the film-school mania, but its a great film |
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| 33 |
Snow Falling on Cedars 1999, PG-13)
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The 400 Blows (Les Quatre cents coups) 1959, Unrated)
WHY ARE SO MANY FILM GOERS AFRAID OF THESE AMAZING CLASSICS? |
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Girl With a Pearl Earring 2003, PG-13)
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The Seventh Seal , Unrated)
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Apocalypse Now 1979, R)
what i heard the gis coming back talk about is shown best in this film |
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The Red Violin (Le violon rouge) 1998, R)
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The Godfather, Part II 1974, R)
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| 40 |
Henry & June 1990, NC-17)
What a great period in history, Jazz, art, writing, politics, philosophy... and finally, sexuality is coming to light. Thank you, Anais. Thank you, Henry Miller! and thanks to the studio who gave this a thumbs up. Very important era, significant exposure. |
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Shine 1996, PG-13)
SO MANY REALITIES, SO LITTLE TIME |
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| 42 |
Seven Years in Tibet 1997, PG-13)
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Munich 2005, R)
A very gutsy and real view of a part of history that needed to be remembered. Great casting and very sympathetic characters with an unholy task. Amazing |
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The Believer 2001, R)
this type of film is much more horror filled than anything marked "horror' |
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Ronin 1998, R)
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The Color Purple 1985, PG-13)
most important comment on race, class, and sexism. one helluva book too, but Spielberg did it right on this one |
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| 47 |
12 Angry Men (Twelve Angry Men) 1957, Unrated)
HOLLYWOOD'S BEST DAYS |
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The Bridge on the River Kwai 1957, PG)
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A Scanner Darkly 2006, R)
This is a must see for anyone who has read a Philip K. Dick book. Are you a dickette or a dickhead? Then you'lll love it. Wonderfully mastered in acting and animation, there is nothing like this out there, a precursor to things coming. Downey JR steals the show. |
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The Usual Suspects 1995, R)
wonderfully cast and best twist in mystery... This caper surprises me every time (course I am losing my memory.....) |
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| 51 |
Once Upon a Time in China 1991, R)
Get started on a wonderful journey. Great to watch this sextet in order, over a few days of coourse. Why R U afraid of subttles? |
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| 52 |
To Live (Huozhe) 1994, R)
Zhang does it again. Great acting, wonderful cast and script. Bravo! |
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Stevie 2002, R)
haunting doumentary about a boy who doesn't quite understand what crime he committed, from dedicated film makers ensuring the truth is told. The outcome of Stevie's life jars us -- for years. |
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Rear Window 1954, PG)
OF COURSE! unbelieveable that disney and other crap is listed as classics when we have these to teach us film |
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| 55 |
Le Roi de coeur (King Of Hearts) 1966, Unrated)
delightful romp through the theme of "insanity" is best seen in a small French town environment, while the Germans roll in .... |
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Rabbit-Proof Fence 2002, PG)
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Finding Graceland 1998, PG-13)
a great surprise, even bought the disk. haven't done a full study yet, watched a few times |
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Being John Malkovich 1999, R)
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Little Big Man 1970, PG)
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A Streetcar Named Desire 1951, PG)
SSSSSSSSSSTTTTEEEEEEEEEELLLLLAAAAAAAAAAA |
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Tape 2001, R)
almost as good as Blowup, but new generation |
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This is My Father 1998, R)
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Sien nui yau wan (A Chinese Ghost Story) 1987, Unrated)
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A Thousand Clowns 1965, Unrated)
One of my first films to show me that I didn't have to fit in. Saw in Boston in 1963 - never forget it. |
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A Chinese Ghost Story 1997, Unrated)
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The World's Fastest Indian 2005, PG-13)
Tony Hopkins, not Sir, in great true story of a NZ motor head who breaks the speed record in US. Noted as one of his favorites. |
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Bronco Billy 1980, PG)
TREAT YOURSELF AGAIN! |
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Murder in the First 1994, R)
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Cat Ballou 1965, Unrated)
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 1958, Unrated)
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Elizabethtown 2005, PG-13)
delightfully smart and crisp.. out loud laughter at the rock band wedding |
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Thelma & Louise 1991, R)
THELMA AND LOUISE LIVE! I named my turkeys after them, they were saved from the dinnertable and still haven't plunged into the Grand Canyon (A freat soty of women's strength and fun. |
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The Dirty Dozen 1967, Unrated)
ONE OF THE FEW WAR FILMS OF THE GENERATION THAT WAS WORTH THE DOLLAR |
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The Straight Story 1999, G)
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Three Days of the Condor 1975, R)
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The Wedding Banquet (Xi yan) 1993, R)
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11:14 2003, R)
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The Brandon Teena Story 1998, Unrated)
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Boys Don't Cry 1999, R)
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Woodstock - 3 Days of Peace & Music 1970, R)
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A Touch of Zen 1969, Unrated)
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A Love Song for Bobby Long 2004, R)
I ADORE THIS FILM. Not only for its literary consciousness but the great old New Orleans before Katrina is a player in this woderfully written, scripted, directed, and especially talented cast. Travota comes through, and his story is very real.. |
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The N-Word 2004, Unrated)
Harsh and important, this dialogue is fascinating and a gift from the interviewees to us white folk, a study for everyone. |
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Neverwas 2005, PG-13)
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring 2003, R)
could be in my top ten... |
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Copying Beethoven 2007, PG-13)
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Ascenseur pour l'échafaud (Elevator to the Gallows) (Lift to the Scaffold) (Frantic) 1957, Unrated)
spectacular, film noire at the best - throughout it all, we still don't see the full terror until it descends on us all. |
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Interview 2007, R)
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War Photographer 2001, Unrated)
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The Page Turner (La Tourneuse de pages) 2006, Unrated)
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Not One Less (Yi ge dou bu neng shao) 2000, G)
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The Lives of Others 2006, R)
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Midnight Cowboy 1969, R)
I'm walkin' here! |
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The Getaway 1972, R)
McQueen in one of his best, don't know where or why they got MacGraw tho.. great Peckinpah |
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The Sand Pebbles 1966, PG-13)
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The Magnificent Seven 1960, R)
An amazing view of Seventh Samuri as western classic. One of the last of the best. |
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The Legend of 1900 (La leggenda del pianista sull'oceano) 1998, R)
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