My Favorite Movies
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| 1 |
Once Upon a Time in the West (C'era una volta il West) 1968, PG-13)
My favorite western of all-time. It took an Italian director to define the quintessential American genre. Fonda broke new ground as a leading man playing such a sinister bad-guy. Claudia Cardinelle is a godess. |
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| 2 |
Fight Club 1999, R)
Existential boxing and soap. Top 10 film of the 90s. |
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| 3 |
Boogie Nights 1997, R)
PT Andersons epic romp about a young man with a "speical gift." The spectacular cast and story lend credibility to a taboo subject, and the humor packs a punch -- equally entertaining and tragic. Also features a ridiculously funky soundtrack. For film buffs, check out Spanish/Russian doc "Soy Cuba" and be amazed at the similarities in camera movement and breathtaking cinematography. |
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| 4 |
Donnie Darko 2001, R)
Cult classic. |
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| 5 |
The Big Lebowski 1998, R)
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| 6 |
Swingers 1996, R)
You're so money and you don't even know it. |
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| 7 |
Better Off Dead 1985, PG)
Classic comedy. I want my two dollars! |
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| 8 |
La Double Vie de Véronique (The Double Life of Veronique) 1991, R)
A gorgeous and unforgettable film. Essential film for lovers of world cinema. |
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| 9 |
Lost Highway 1997, R)
Near perfect, Lynch's movies are in their own genre -- complex logic defying sensual explorations of consciousness. Also the LH soundtrack is great. |
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| 10 |
Carlito's Way 1993, R)
F'ing awesome. De Palma found a winning combination with Pacino, Penn, and Penelope. The "aha" moment with Kleinfeld in the hospital is so satisfying. Everybody gets their come-upins. |
