Chief Mogrifier
Posts: 8,795 
April 25th, 2008, 02:57 PM
Quoting DurkaDurka
How about "The Thomas Crown Affair".......
Any newer movies that you really enjoyed?
Genius
Posts: 957
Location: BC
Location: BC
April 25th, 2008, 04:50 PM
I can't take any such list seriously that wouldn't include Harold and Maude, simply one of the best comedies ever made.
I can't take any such list seriously that wouldn't include Harold and Maude, simply one of the best comedies ever made.
Ponderous Intellect
Posts: 4,323
Location: Minnesota: Gopher State
Location: Minnesota: Gopher State
May 21st, 2008, 10:11 PM
Many moons ago, I had a buddy whose favorite movie was "Zulu". He read several books and articles on that battle and memorized the names of just about every British soldier in it. Lost in all this is the fact that the Poms were imperialistic terrorists who were out to conquer the world. Yet, the movie treats them like heroes.
Quoting #juan
Many moons ago, I had a buddy whose favorite movie was "Zulu". He read several books and articles on that battle and memorized the names of just about every British soldier in it. Lost in all this is the fact that the Poms were imperialistic terrorists who were out to conquer the world. Yet, the movie treats them like heroes.
Ponderous Intellect
Posts: 4,323
Location: Minnesota: Gopher State
Location: Minnesota: Gopher State
May 21st, 2008, 10:18 PM
Some of my faves:
"The Gold Rush" {Chaplin}
"The Mark of Zorro" {both the Fairbanks + Power versions}
"Thief of Baghdad" {Fairbanks}
"Robin Hood" {Flynn}
"Casablanca" {Bogart}
"Man of Aran" {Flaherty}
... and there are many others!
Some of my faves:
"The Gold Rush" {Chaplin}
"The Mark of Zorro" {both the Fairbanks + Power versions}
"Thief of Baghdad" {Fairbanks}
"Robin Hood" {Flynn}
"Casablanca" {Bogart}
"Man of Aran" {Flaherty}
... and there are many others!
Knows No Bounds
Posts: 2,680
May 22nd, 2008, 12:23 AM
Between two wrongs, you may as well cheer for the ones who were snappier dressers. :P
Quoting gopher
To be fair, so where the Zulus, they just didn't get as far. Many moons ago, I had a buddy whose favorite movie was "Zulu". He read several books and articles on that battle and memorized the names of just about every British soldier in it. Lost in all this is the fact that the Poms were imperialistic terrorists who were out to conquer the world. Yet, the movie treats them like heroes.
Between two wrongs, you may as well cheer for the ones who were snappier dressers. :P
Member
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Location: SK
Location: SK
May 22nd, 2008, 07:58 AM
I'm shocked by this list, but in a good way. Finally, a list that recognizes Strangers On A Train instead of the usual Vertigo, Rear Window, The Birds, or Psycho you see on every other list. Not saying those are bad, but Strangers is often underrated and overlooked.
I also like that they don't have heavy bias towards older films like most lists. There Will Be Blood is definitely worthy of its spot. Best film put out since Pulp Fiction in '94.
I'm shocked by this list, but in a good way. Finally, a list that recognizes Strangers On A Train instead of the usual Vertigo, Rear Window, The Birds, or Psycho you see on every other list. Not saying those are bad, but Strangers is often underrated and overlooked.
I also like that they don't have heavy bias towards older films like most lists. There Will Be Blood is definitely worthy of its spot. Best film put out since Pulp Fiction in '94.
Chief Mogrifier
Posts: 8,795
May 22nd, 2008, 09:55 AM
Quoting gopher
A couple of thoughts: The British government was certainly an imperialistic government and I can't argue with that, but the little, hundred and twenty man detatchment at Rourke's Rift standing up to 6,000 Zulus because they were ordered to do so evokes a certain pathos and admiration. These same Zulus had just killed 1500 British soldiers a few hundred miles away. The battle at Rourke's Rift impressed the British government obviously because the awarded 11 Victoria Crosses to the men who fought there.
Many moons ago, I had a buddy whose favorite movie was "Zulu". He read several books and articles on that battle and memorized the names of just about every British soldier in it. Lost in all this is the fact that the Poms were imperialistic terrorists who were out to conquer the world. Yet, the movie treats them like heroes.
