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Title: My fave movies
Post by: Thundra on April 01, 2007, 05:36:58 PM
Post by: Thundra on April 01, 2007, 05:36:58 PM
Some of my absolutely fave films:
Lost and Delirious
Go Fish!
Bound
All About My Mother
Lost In Translation
While You Were Sleeping
Others:
Life or Something Like It
Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down
Stepmom
Better Than Chocolate
Desert Hearts
Erin Brockovich
Punch Drunk Love
Broken Flowers
Hope Floats
Ballroom Dancing
Chocolat
Movies I feel compelled to watch every friggin' time they come on TNT!
The Matrix [What to say about the most incredible action/science fiction/adventure/romance film of all time -- something for eveyone]
Jurassic Park [something so very just about watching capitalists being eaten]
Pale Rider [Ooooooo! the scene where Carrie Snodgrass is reading " and he that came riding upon him was death," just as 'the preacher' rides past the door -- I still get chills]
Unforgiven [captured the real feel of a gunfight -- no glory, no honor. and the venom he spews at the end of the movie is chilling as well -- the dark side of the human condition]
Miss Congeniality [just a sucker for Sondra Bullock]
Spiderman [classic story of choosing good or evil]
Aliens [Sigourney Weaver kicks ass and takes names]
The Fifth Element [I despise Bruce Willis, but I adore Milla Jovovich, and Luc Besson creates an incrediblely entertaining future.]
Tomb Raider [Angelina Jolie -- period]
Other good 'reads':
Ed Wood
Girl Interrupted
Ghostbusters
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Corpse Bride
Edward Scissorhands
Toy Story
Jurassic Park III
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
Terminator II
Fried Green Tomatoes
I am really all about films that are about women, or that portray strong female characters. I will often watch a film just because a favorite actress is in it.
Lost and Delirious
Go Fish!
Bound
All About My Mother
Lost In Translation
While You Were Sleeping
Others:
Life or Something Like It
Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down
Stepmom
Better Than Chocolate
Desert Hearts
Erin Brockovich
Punch Drunk Love
Broken Flowers
Hope Floats
Ballroom Dancing
Chocolat
Movies I feel compelled to watch every friggin' time they come on TNT!
The Matrix [What to say about the most incredible action/science fiction/adventure/romance film of all time -- something for eveyone]
Jurassic Park [something so very just about watching capitalists being eaten]
Pale Rider [Ooooooo! the scene where Carrie Snodgrass is reading " and he that came riding upon him was death," just as 'the preacher' rides past the door -- I still get chills]
Unforgiven [captured the real feel of a gunfight -- no glory, no honor. and the venom he spews at the end of the movie is chilling as well -- the dark side of the human condition]
Miss Congeniality [just a sucker for Sondra Bullock]
Spiderman [classic story of choosing good or evil]
Aliens [Sigourney Weaver kicks ass and takes names]
The Fifth Element [I despise Bruce Willis, but I adore Milla Jovovich, and Luc Besson creates an incrediblely entertaining future.]
Tomb Raider [Angelina Jolie -- period]
Other good 'reads':
Ed Wood
Girl Interrupted
Ghostbusters
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Corpse Bride
Edward Scissorhands
Toy Story
Jurassic Park III
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
Terminator II
Fried Green Tomatoes
I am really all about films that are about women, or that portray strong female characters. I will often watch a film just because a favorite actress is in it.
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: KarenLyn on April 01, 2007, 06:06:49 PM
Post by: KarenLyn on April 01, 2007, 06:06:49 PM
I've always been partial to romantic comedies. Groundhog Day, Pretty Woman, Scrooged, Romancing the Stone, etc. I watch a lot of the action shows too. I was totally bummed when they killed off Trinity in the third Matrix flic.
Karen Lyn
Karen Lyn
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: ZachP on April 03, 2007, 11:15:27 PM
Post by: ZachP on April 03, 2007, 11:15:27 PM
older movies like uncle buck and jus alot of 80's comedy tom hanks,john candy, belushi etc... funny stuff.
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Rachel on April 05, 2007, 01:21:05 AM
Post by: Rachel on April 05, 2007, 01:21:05 AM
V for Vendetta
hands down the most awesome movie ever
hands down the most awesome movie ever
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: tinkerbell on April 05, 2007, 07:25:28 PM
Post by: tinkerbell on April 05, 2007, 07:25:28 PM
Who's going to give us the names of your fab movies now, Thundra? :(
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Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Ricki on April 05, 2007, 08:34:15 PM
Post by: Ricki on April 05, 2007, 08:34:15 PM
Saturday night fever with the young John Travolta was a good one!
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: tinkerbell on May 26, 2007, 07:09:41 PM
Post by: tinkerbell on May 26, 2007, 07:09:41 PM
I just watched this movie.....I'm amazed! what a wonderful story! :)
Pan's Labyrinth (http://www.panslabyrinth.com/)
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Pan's Labyrinth (http://www.panslabyrinth.com/)
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Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Chaunte on May 26, 2007, 08:54:40 PM
Post by: Chaunte on May 26, 2007, 08:54:40 PM
I just saw Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End today. This movie has become my absolute favorite movie of all time. It has action, humor, drama, love, great theme music and an incredibly strong female lead - what's not to love about it?!
Chaunte
Chaunte
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: MeghanAndrews on May 27, 2007, 01:59:34 AM
Post by: MeghanAndrews on May 27, 2007, 01:59:34 AM
I have several favorite movies:
I love 80's John Hughes movies (Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, Some Kind of Wonderful)
Say Anything
Family Man
Ma Vie En Rose
Sweet Hereafter
The Notebook
City of Angels
Stepmom
Virgin Suicides
The Game (w/Michael Douglas)
Those are some of my favorites :)
I love 80's John Hughes movies (Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, Some Kind of Wonderful)
Say Anything
Family Man
Ma Vie En Rose
Sweet Hereafter
The Notebook
City of Angels
Stepmom
Virgin Suicides
The Game (w/Michael Douglas)
Those are some of my favorites :)
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: katia on May 27, 2007, 07:50:21 AM
Post by: katia on May 27, 2007, 07:50:21 AM
classic: breakfast at tiffany's
recent: a beautiful mind
recent: a beautiful mind
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: MeganRose on May 27, 2007, 08:31:54 AM
Post by: MeganRose on May 27, 2007, 08:31:54 AM
OK, a few of mine (in no particular order):
Taxi Driver
Amelie
The Big Lebowski
12 Monkeys
Hero
Dr. Strangelove
Spirited Away
Dancer in the Dark
Apocalypse Now
A Clockwork Orange
The Truman Show
Dead Man
If anyone can find a common thread for all of those, they deserve a prize :).
Megan
Taxi Driver
Amelie
The Big Lebowski
12 Monkeys
Hero
Dr. Strangelove
Spirited Away
Dancer in the Dark
Apocalypse Now
A Clockwork Orange
The Truman Show
Dead Man
If anyone can find a common thread for all of those, they deserve a prize :).
Megan
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: MeghanAndrews on May 27, 2007, 11:03:45 AM
Post by: MeghanAndrews on May 27, 2007, 11:03:45 AM
I forgot 12 monkeys, great movie!
Your common theme in those movies is:
They all contain a letter "e" in their title.
Ok Megan, for my prize I'd like to come to Austrailia and pick up my suitcase full of money :)
Your common theme in those movies is:
They all contain a letter "e" in their title.
Ok Megan, for my prize I'd like to come to Austrailia and pick up my suitcase full of money :)
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Thundra on May 31, 2007, 01:06:13 AM
Post by: Thundra on May 31, 2007, 01:06:13 AM
I watched Lady in the Water recently, and I really liked it.
But friends told me they thouight it was corny. :o :P :-X
So I killed them. No, not really. ;D
Tonight I watched Children of Men and what a thrill ride that was!
But friends told me they thouight it was corny. :o :P :-X
So I killed them. No, not really. ;D
Tonight I watched Children of Men and what a thrill ride that was!
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Ell on May 31, 2007, 02:15:35 AM
Post by: Ell on May 31, 2007, 02:15:35 AM
True Romance
with Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette and [gasp!] Gary Oldman (god i love the way that guy can act)
1993, directed by Quentin Tarantino
also,
Get Shorty
Blade Runner, and
Gattica
with Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette and [gasp!] Gary Oldman (god i love the way that guy can act)
1993, directed by Quentin Tarantino
also,
Get Shorty
Blade Runner, and
Gattica
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Pica Pica on May 31, 2007, 02:44:14 AM
Post by: Pica Pica on May 31, 2007, 02:44:14 AM
Pan's Labyrinth is good...
Any Terry Gilliam, especially Brazil and Tidelands
Casablanca
Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Back to the Future, Pirates of the Caribbean
Princess Bride (but only cos the book is the best)
Amelie, Delicatessan
Romero Zomie Films
- Got to admit that I found the Matrix sequels so appalling, that I can no longer watch the first one as it has been tainted.
Any Terry Gilliam, especially Brazil and Tidelands
Casablanca
Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Back to the Future, Pirates of the Caribbean
Princess Bride (but only cos the book is the best)
Amelie, Delicatessan
Romero Zomie Films
- Got to admit that I found the Matrix sequels so appalling, that I can no longer watch the first one as it has been tainted.
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: MeganRose on May 31, 2007, 02:46:57 AM
Post by: MeganRose on May 31, 2007, 02:46:57 AM
Quote from: Ell on May 31, 2007, 02:15:35 AM
Blade Runner, and
Gattica
I can't believe I left out both of those, heathen that I am.
Megan
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Keira on May 31, 2007, 03:48:53 AM
Post by: Keira on May 31, 2007, 03:48:53 AM
Megan, there does seem to be a lot of distopia's in your fav movies.
Another good distopia is: Children of men.
One my favorite all time movie is RED, of the TRICOLOR trilogy.
It deal with the issue of intercrossing fates, communication of lack thereof.
The cinematography, especially seen in the cinema, it brillant and
the soundtrack is heavenly.
The main actor is Trintignant, who was a heartrob in the 60's.
He was in one of the top french movies of the 60's:
"A man and woman" . A romantic classic.
Another favorite, just because its such a tightly scripted movie with good performance is Jerry McGuire. I normally don't find Tom Cruise that attractive,
be he was in that movie.
Lost in Translation, I've seen a zillion times, it just drips in atmosphere and it is really like that going to Japan. I went there for a month in 2002. Almost no adult japanese speaks english well, except some small schoolkids.
Even if they know it, they're too shy to try it on you, so you wind up using a lot of sign language :-). Japanese TV, oh my, its like Fox extreme programming, but worse!! Many men in the subway read erotic mangas which very young sexualized heroins in full view of everyone, everyone's on the subway is texting at 2000 miles an hour, never looking up.
Nothing Hill, I like the romanticism of it, though I can't say I identify with Julia's character since she's a real piece of work (except at the end).
Shakespeare in love, I love the flow of words that posses the spirit and soul.
In classic movies, of course, I love Casablanca, Its a wonderfull life, The Philadelphia Story, tons of hitcock movies, but my favorite by far is Rear Window (I fancy myself having the grace and beauty of Grace Kelly, sometimes I even think I look a bit like her... Yeah Righ ;-).
I'm a cinephile, a love all kinds in general except probably horror movies (the good ones terrorize me too much, so I can't bear to watch!).
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Ell on May 31, 2007, 08:14:34 PM
Post by: Ell on May 31, 2007, 08:14:34 PM
Quote from: MeganRose on May 31, 2007, 02:46:57 AMyeah, but i'm even more of a heathen for omitting Trainspotting.Quote from: Ell on May 31, 2007, 02:15:35 AMI can't believe I left out both of those, heathen that I am.
Blade Runner, and
Gattica
Megan
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Thundra on June 03, 2007, 07:43:34 PM
Post by: Thundra on June 03, 2007, 07:43:34 PM
I will try to catch Pan's Labyrinth before it leaves the cheap theatres.
If you have not seen Children of Men, I highly recommend it if only to see one segment. Clive Owen's character (who deserved to be nominated for the AA) is rescuing the mother and baby from the bombed out building that is being stormed by the British infantry. As the baby begins a sustained plaintive wail, he leaves the stronghold of the resistance, goes down the corridor full of innocent refugees, and finally down to the ground floor walking through the army personnel into the clear.
Everyone parts as they hear and then see the baby and Mother. It is as if time stands still.
Women reach out to touch the infant, men look on in amazement, and military people fall to their knees in prayer. It captures the ability of the human spirit to grasp for hope in an untenable situation, and then the insanity of the human condition to fall back into abject violence even when there is no longer any reason for said violence. We are contrary beings.
I recommend the movie if only to see that one segment.
If you have not seen Children of Men, I highly recommend it if only to see one segment. Clive Owen's character (who deserved to be nominated for the AA) is rescuing the mother and baby from the bombed out building that is being stormed by the British infantry. As the baby begins a sustained plaintive wail, he leaves the stronghold of the resistance, goes down the corridor full of innocent refugees, and finally down to the ground floor walking through the army personnel into the clear.
Everyone parts as they hear and then see the baby and Mother. It is as if time stands still.
Women reach out to touch the infant, men look on in amazement, and military people fall to their knees in prayer. It captures the ability of the human spirit to grasp for hope in an untenable situation, and then the insanity of the human condition to fall back into abject violence even when there is no longer any reason for said violence. We are contrary beings.
I recommend the movie if only to see that one segment.
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Rachel on June 03, 2007, 08:27:15 PM
Post by: Rachel on June 03, 2007, 08:27:15 PM
Quote from: Ell on May 31, 2007, 02:15:35 AMi love blade runner and gattica, awesome movies, gattica was particularly moving
True Romance
with Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette and [gasp!] Gary Oldman (god i love the way that guy can act)
1993, directed by Quentin Tarantino
also,
Get Shorty
Blade Runner, and
Gattica
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Pica Pica on June 04, 2007, 03:58:37 AM
Post by: Pica Pica on June 04, 2007, 03:58:37 AM
Oh Oh, :icon_caffine: :icon_joy: :o
And West Side Story, the only musical I really like.
And West Side Story, the only musical I really like.
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Ell on June 04, 2007, 10:23:24 PM
Post by: Ell on June 04, 2007, 10:23:24 PM
Quote from: Rachel on June 03, 2007, 08:27:15 PMi know, right?
i love blade runner and gattica, awesome movies, gattica was particularly moving
i forgot to mention Brokedown Palace, which i thought was terribly good; Girl Interrupted; The Ruling Class, with Peter O'Toole; and Orphans, with Albert Finney.
also the The Butcher's Wife, Demi Moore's finest role, imo.
The Usual Suspects; Igby Goes Down; The Last Seduction, with Bill Pullman; the Seven Percent Solution; The Ice Storm, with Christina Ricci, Stand By Me, and The Ladykillers (the original, with Alec Guinness), also The Way of the Gun, with Ryan Phillipe, and Excess Baggage, with Benicio Del Toro.
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Rachel on June 04, 2007, 10:24:39 PM
Post by: Rachel on June 04, 2007, 10:24:39 PM
you have amazing taste in movies.
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Ell on June 04, 2007, 10:30:42 PM
Post by: Ell on June 04, 2007, 10:30:42 PM
Quote from: Rachel on June 04, 2007, 10:24:39 PM
you have amazing taste in movies.
Thank you!
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Christo on June 05, 2007, 02:39:37 AM
Post by: Christo on June 05, 2007, 02:39:37 AM
I watch Mr brooks sat. cool scarry movie
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Lukas-H on June 05, 2007, 04:09:22 AM
Post by: Lukas-H on June 05, 2007, 04:09:22 AM
One of my most recent favorites, it's not a new movie by any means, but I had never watched it till this year, was Fight Club. It is probably one of the single most interesting movies I've ever seen. Brad Pitt, Edward Norton (whom I don't think I had seen in a film til this one, must look him up) and Helena Bonham Carter were all -excellent- in this movie. It's one of those that -really- makes you think, and it keeps you guessing the whole time If you've never seen it before. Incredible.
Little Women (with Winona Ryder) is such an incredible, heartwarming movie for me. It's all about transformation, enduring life's trials of loving someone, losing someone, and growing. I can relate so much to this movie (have yet to read the book, but I would like to).
Mists of Avalon- I am a -very- big fan of arthurian legends, and this is by far my most favorite "King Arthur" movie. However this one is not centered around Arthur at all! :D The book was incredible, but the movie turned out to be a very good, accurate representation of the book in my opinion.
I also like a lot of movies such as Hero, House of Flying Daggers, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and other movies like them because of the sheer visual beauty of them. I'm also a sucker for martial arts and the kind of ethereal movements that are in this genre of movies. ;D
I am also a sucker for romantic comedies, but at present I can't mention any right off that I really liked a whole lot ???
Little Women (with Winona Ryder) is such an incredible, heartwarming movie for me. It's all about transformation, enduring life's trials of loving someone, losing someone, and growing. I can relate so much to this movie (have yet to read the book, but I would like to).
Mists of Avalon- I am a -very- big fan of arthurian legends, and this is by far my most favorite "King Arthur" movie. However this one is not centered around Arthur at all! :D The book was incredible, but the movie turned out to be a very good, accurate representation of the book in my opinion.
I also like a lot of movies such as Hero, House of Flying Daggers, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and other movies like them because of the sheer visual beauty of them. I'm also a sucker for martial arts and the kind of ethereal movements that are in this genre of movies. ;D
I am also a sucker for romantic comedies, but at present I can't mention any right off that I really liked a whole lot ???
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: MeghanAndrews on June 05, 2007, 10:23:42 AM
Post by: MeghanAndrews on June 05, 2007, 10:23:42 AM
Oh, Rachel, I forgot Girl, Interrupted and Excess Baggage, those are definitely two of my other faves! Meghan
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Judge Yourself on June 05, 2007, 10:40:51 AM
Post by: Judge Yourself on June 05, 2007, 10:40:51 AM
oh when people ask that i'm always sitting thinking if ive left one out... but here goes
Secret Window
Cube
The Saw films
Labyrinth (god it took me way to long to spell that :|)
Quadrophenia
Da Vinci Code
Fight Club
Fallen
Trainspotting
1984
Identity
Hole
The Machinist
oh and practically all th Disney films - i do love nostalgia, that and its always good to watch something innocent for once :P
Secret Window
Cube
The Saw films
Labyrinth (god it took me way to long to spell that :|)
Quadrophenia
Da Vinci Code
Fight Club
Fallen
Trainspotting
1984
Identity
Hole
The Machinist
oh and practically all th Disney films - i do love nostalgia, that and its always good to watch something innocent for once :P
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Rachel on June 05, 2007, 10:47:13 AM
Post by: Rachel on June 05, 2007, 10:47:13 AM
Quote from: MeghanAndrews on June 05, 2007, 10:23:42 AMive never seen girl, interupted
Oh, Rachel, I forgot Girl, Interrupted and Excess Baggage, those are definitely two of my other faves! Meghan
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Judge Yourself on June 05, 2007, 10:50:01 AM
Post by: Judge Yourself on June 05, 2007, 10:50:01 AM
I think everyone will be adding to their lists and going 'forgot that one...' 'and that one...' :D
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: J.T. on June 05, 2007, 11:14:39 AM
Post by: J.T. on June 05, 2007, 11:14:39 AM
QuoteOne of my most recent favorites, it's not a new movie by any means, but I had never watched it till this year, was Fight Club. It is probably one of the single most interesting movies I've ever seen. Brad Pitt, Edward Norton (whom I don't think I had seen in a film til this one, must look him up) and Helena Bonham Carter were all -excellent- in this movie. It's one of those that -really- makes you think, and it keeps you guessing the whole time If you've never seen it before. Incredible.
If you have not seen Edward Norton before, be sure to check out Primal Fear and American History X. Both excellent and among the best of the 90s.
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Pica Pica on June 05, 2007, 01:46:39 PM
Post by: Pica Pica on June 05, 2007, 01:46:39 PM
Labyrinth! I loved that. Wanted to be Hoggle, or Sarah.
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Rachel on June 05, 2007, 02:12:23 PM
Post by: Rachel on June 05, 2007, 02:12:23 PM
Quote from: Pica Pica on June 05, 2007, 01:46:39 PMi forgot about that one, David bowie was so cool in that movie
Labyrinth! I loved that. Wanted to be Hoggle, or Sarah.
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: tinkerbell on June 06, 2007, 12:00:08 AM
Post by: tinkerbell on June 06, 2007, 12:00:08 AM
Let's see if I can remember some of them...
Awakenings
Patch Adams
Double Harness
Steel Magnolias
Beaches
Step Mom
I'm Sam
Sleeping with the Enemy
Under the Tuscan Sun
A.I.
Murder with Mirrors
The Whales of August
Love in the Afternoon
Paris when it sizzles
The Skeleton Key
My Big, Fat, Greek Wedding
Not without my Daughter
Mrs Doubtfire
White Chicks
A beautiful mind
Girl interrupted
The Bone Collector
Monsters Inc :P
Happy Feet
Pan's Labyrinth
March of the Penguins
Independence Day
The Others
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Awakenings
Patch Adams
Double Harness
Steel Magnolias
Beaches
Step Mom
I'm Sam
Sleeping with the Enemy
Under the Tuscan Sun
A.I.
Murder with Mirrors
The Whales of August
Love in the Afternoon
Paris when it sizzles
The Skeleton Key
My Big, Fat, Greek Wedding
Not without my Daughter
Mrs Doubtfire
White Chicks
A beautiful mind
Girl interrupted
The Bone Collector
Monsters Inc :P
Happy Feet
Pan's Labyrinth
March of the Penguins
Independence Day
The Others
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Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Keira on June 06, 2007, 12:45:22 AM
Post by: Keira on June 06, 2007, 12:45:22 AM
Oh, Tink, say it aint so... Beaches!! :o :laugh:
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Lukas-H on June 06, 2007, 02:33:17 AM
Post by: Lukas-H on June 06, 2007, 02:33:17 AM
Quote from: ht on June 05, 2007, 11:14:39 AMQuoteOne of my most recent favorites, it's not a new movie by any means, but I had never watched it till this year, was Fight Club. It is probably one of the single most interesting movies I've ever seen. Brad Pitt, Edward Norton (whom I don't think I had seen in a film til this one, must look him up) and Helena Bonham Carter were all -excellent- in this movie. It's one of those that -really- makes you think, and it keeps you guessing the whole time If you've never seen it before. Incredible.
If you have not seen Edward Norton before, be sure to check out Primal Fear and American History X. Both excellent and among the best of the 90s.
Will do, thanks a lot! :)
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: tinkerbell on June 06, 2007, 10:11:21 PM
Post by: tinkerbell on June 06, 2007, 10:11:21 PM
Quote from: Keira on June 06, 2007, 12:45:22 AM
Oh, Tink, say it aint so... Beaches!! :o :laugh:
Why? :P I'm not kidding! I'm talking about the one with Bette Midler and
Barbara Hershey BTW. Everytime I watch it, I cry my eyes out, especially when the song Wind Beneath My Wings is played. IMO the movie is the perfect example of what real friendship should be. :P ;D
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Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Jillieann Rose on June 06, 2007, 11:22:51 PM
Post by: Jillieann Rose on June 06, 2007, 11:22:51 PM
Tonight my favorite is Hello Dolly. I love the comedy, the singing, dancing and oh the dresses. I want to wear one and be able to dance like they do.
Tomorrow who know.
Jillieann
Tomorrow who know.
Jillieann
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: debbiej on June 25, 2007, 07:08:00 AM
Post by: debbiej on June 25, 2007, 07:08:00 AM
Quote from: Thundra on April 01, 2007, 05:36:58 PM
Fried Green Tomatoes
I am really all about films that are about women, or that portray strong female characters. I will often watch a film just because a favorite actress is in it.
Yes!! Fried Green Tomatoes
A truly great great film.
Have you seen Whale Rider? The way the women in the film live out their lives and claim their power in a paternal society is another good "read".
Debbie
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Pica Pica on June 26, 2007, 12:14:57 PM
Post by: Pica Pica on June 26, 2007, 12:14:57 PM
I watched 'Revengers Tragedy' yesterday - an Alex Cox film based on a play by Thomas Middleton about a guy called Vindici (Revenger) and all the fun larks he gets up to. It is very sick and very very funny, has Christopher Eccleston, Eddie Izzard and Derek Jacobi in it and some really good examples of gender blended dress.
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Tay on June 26, 2007, 01:23:25 PM
Post by: Tay on June 26, 2007, 01:23:25 PM
Benny and Joon. Hands down.
Followed by Rent and Moulin Rouge.
Followed by Pan's Labyrith.
Followed by Rent and Moulin Rouge.
Followed by Pan's Labyrith.
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Ell on July 02, 2007, 12:07:31 AM
Post by: Ell on July 02, 2007, 12:07:31 AM
i forgot to mention But I'm a Cheerleader; Birthday Girl; Confessions of a Dangerous Mind; Ghost World; Ghost Dog; Heavenly Creatures, with Kate Winslet & Melanie Lynskey; Clockwatchers; Postcards from the Edge; Fairy Tale: A True Story; Nostradamus, with Joely Fisher; and Shipping News.
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: debbiej on July 02, 2007, 12:48:10 PM
Post by: debbiej on July 02, 2007, 12:48:10 PM
Quotei forgot to mention But I'm a Cheerleader
They are showing that movie this weekend as part of the INTRAA Reel Gender film series. Alas I can't go. I saw the second half of it on network tv a long time ago and thought I'd make it part of my collection. I never got around to it though. My wife met the producer, just by chance. I think they were roomies on a Youth Spirituality Workshop several years ago.
It's kismet that I hear about it twice in the same day.
That's it, I'm going to amazon and order it right now.
Debbie
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Ell on July 02, 2007, 11:56:39 PM
Post by: Ell on July 02, 2007, 11:56:39 PM
Quote from: debbiej on July 02, 2007, 12:48:10 PMQuotei forgot to mention But I'm a Cheerleader
They are showing that movie this weekend as part of the INTRAA Reel Gender film series.
Debbie
that is cool!
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: debbiej on July 04, 2007, 07:08:15 AM
Post by: debbiej on July 04, 2007, 07:08:15 AM
While I was at Amazon I ordered "Boys Don't Cry" too. It got great reviews. Has anyone seen it? I'm looking forward to it. Heard its kinda sad. A true story.
Debbie
Debbie
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: rhonda13000 on July 04, 2007, 08:42:38 AM
Post by: rhonda13000 on July 04, 2007, 08:42:38 AM
"Failsafe" - Henry Fonda
"Bat 21" - Gene Hackman, Danny Glover
"Fate is the Hunter" - Glenn Ford
"Rules of Engagement" - Samuel L. Jackson
etc........
"Bat 21" - Gene Hackman, Danny Glover
"Fate is the Hunter" - Glenn Ford
"Rules of Engagement" - Samuel L. Jackson
etc........
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: Ell on July 04, 2007, 10:37:21 AM
Post by: Ell on July 04, 2007, 10:37:21 AM
Quote from: debbiej on July 04, 2007, 07:08:15 AM
While I was at Amazon I ordered "Boys Don't Cry" too. It got great reviews. Has anyone seen it? I'm looking forward to it. Heard its kinda sad. A true story.
Debbie
i've seen it about 7 times. the director really understood the rural mindset. it seems strange, but people being trapped in a rural environment--and hating it--is almost a metaphor for being trapped in the wrong body. it's a good film.
Title: Re: My fave movies
Post by: debbiej on July 11, 2007, 02:53:18 PM
Post by: debbiej on July 11, 2007, 02:53:18 PM
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i've seen it about 7 times. the director really understood the rural mindset. it seems strange, but people being trapped in a rural environment--and hating it--is almost a metaphor for being trapped in the wrong body. it's a good film.
Thanks Ell. I think I'll be happy I added it to my collection. I live in a town of about 250 people (no that figure is NOT missing any zeros). I think I'll like seeing it at least 7 times.
Another small town movie that is worth a viewing or two is "The Spitfire Grill". The scenes in the restaurant are seen every day in our little cafe. Alas, I loaned that movie to someone and never got it back. I hope they enjoy it!!
Debbie
Posted on: July 04, 2007, 11:23:58 AM
My copies of "But I'm a Cheerleader" and "Boys Don't Cry" just arrived. Its a double feature night!!
I watched "Barnyard" last night with a group of kids at my work. Has anyone seen this animated movie? Half way though I finally noticed that all the boy cows had udders!!! ???
Is this the first Transcow animated film. I had a very private laugh over that one. ;D