Interference's Favorite Movies

[bono_212]

David Bowie

That plot sounds amazing, the movie is now on my list.

 

[U2isthebest]

I've been thinking about this since the first day it was posted, and I FINALLY came up with my list.

1. Crash
2. The Interpreter
3. The Passion of the Christ
4. Mystic River
5. Forrest Gump
6. Titanic
7. 21 Grams
8. National Lampoon's Vacation
9. Ferris Bueller's Day Off
10. American Beauty
11. Taxi Driver
12. The Notebook
13. Napoleon Dynamite
14. Grease
15. Dazed and Confused
16. Life Is Beautiful
17. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
18. The Assassanation of Richard Nixon
19. Good Night and Good Luck
20. Fast Times at Ridgemont High
21. Rebel Without a Cause
22. I Am Sam (Yes, I do have a bit of a bias towards Sean Penn. )
23. One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
24. Clue
25. The Sound of Music

 

[Lila64]

Can't ever have too much Sean Penn I did enjoy The Interpreter as well, and I Am Sam almost made my list. I went with Dead Man Walking instead. I only got to see Good Night & Good Luck once. I liked it, but need to see it again.

 

[LMP]

I've been thinking about this since the first day it was posted, and I FINALLY came up with my list.

1. Crash
2. The Interpreter
3. The Passion of the Christ
4. Mystic River
5. Forrest Gump
6. Titanic
7. 21 Grams
8. National Lampoon's Vacation
9. Ferris Bueller's Day Off
10. American Beauty
11. Taxi Driver
12. The Notebook
13. Napoleon Dynamite
14. Grease
15. Dazed and Confused
16. Life Is Beautiful
17. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
18. The Assassanation of Richard Nixon
19. Good Night and Good Luck
20. Fast Times at Ridgemont High
21. Rebel Without a Cause
22. I Am Sam (Yes, I do have a bit of a bias towards Sean Penn. )
23. One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
24. Clue
25. The Sound of Music

Which Crash, the "Oscar winner" or James Spader one?

 

[bono_212]

James Spader crash is one of the most terrifying movies I've ever seen

 

[LMP]

It's on the list of those "You have to be fucking kidding me, I'll never watch these sober" movies, along with Blue Velvet and almost every other David Lynch movie.

 

[Lila64]

I think I caught a few moments of the Spader movie late at night when nothing else was on. I was thinking WTF?

<<still never saw the other Crash

 

[bono_212]

I posted my thoughts about Crash in the Temple Bar while I was watching it, Reggie at least was amused. I only watched it because I saw Spader and I Him...but wow...I just, I felt so...almost dirty watching that movie

 

[U2isthebest]

Which Crash, the "Oscar winner" or James Spader one?

DEFINITELY the Oscar winner. I've never seen a movie like it. I couldn't move for a few minutes after it was over. I would say the movie that affected me the most emotionall was The Passion though.

 

[corianderstem]

I got through about an hour of the Cronenberg "Crash" before turning it off.

Now, "Dead Ringers," however ...

 

[LMP]

I might be in the minority who disliked the Oscar winner Crash. I found it too overwrought and melodramatic, but that's just me.

Here's my revised list, I like this ALOT more than my initial one that I was in a little bit of a rush to make:

1. Back to the Future (1985)
2. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
3. Ghostbusters (1984)
4. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
5. Children of Men (2006)
6. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
7. Pulp Fiction (1994)
8. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
9. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
10. Aliens (1986)
11. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
12. The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)
13. Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)
14. Waiting for Guffman (1996)
15. Jaws (1975)
16. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
17. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
18. Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
19. The Big Lebowski (1998)
20. Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)
21. Wayne’s World (1992)
22. Batman Begins (2005)
23. Tommy Boy (1995)
24. The Jerk (1979)
25. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
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26. Lost in Translation (2003)
27. Die Hard (1988)
28. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
29. The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
30. Caddyshack (1980)
31. Rushmore (1998)
32. Jurassic Park (1993)
33. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
34. Spider-Man 2 (2004)
35. Ed Wood (1994)
36. Almost Famous (2000)
37. Batman (1989)
38. V for Vendetta (2006)
39. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
40. Sin City (2005)
41. Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
42. Blade Runner (1982)
43. Serenity (2005)
44. Heavyweights (1995)
45. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
46. Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure (1985)
47. School of Rock (2003)
48. The Blues Brothers (1980)
49. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
50. Jackie Brown (1997)

 

[corianderstem]

I really disliked "Crash" (the Oscar winner).

 

[LemonMelon]

This thread just makes me realize that my parents won't let me watch a damn thing. I've probably seen 5% of the movies you guys have named. Netflix is going to love me when I go to college.

 

[No spoken words]

I might be in the minority who disliked the Oscar winner Crash. I found it too overwrought and melodramatic, but that's just me.

Here's my revised list, I like this ALOT more than my initial one that I was in a little bit of a rush to make:

1. Back to the Future (1985)
2. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
3. Ghostbusters (1984)
4. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
5. Children of Men (2006)
6. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
7. Pulp Fiction (1994)
8. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
9. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
10. Aliens (1986)
11. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
12. The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)
13. Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)
14. Waiting for Guffman (1996)
15. Jaws (1975)
16. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
17. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
18. Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
19. The Big Lebowski (1998)
20. Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)
21. Wayne’s World (1992)
22. Batman Begins (2005)
23. Tommy Boy (1995)
24. The Jerk (1979)
25. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
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26. Lost in Translation (2003)
27. Die Hard (1988)
28. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
29. The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
30. Caddyshack (1980)
31. Rushmore (1998)
32. Jurassic Park (1993)
33. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
34. Spider-Man 2 (2004)
35. Ed Wood (1994)
36. Almost Famous (2000)
37. Batman (1989)
38. V for Vendetta (2006)
39. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
40. Sin City (2005)
41. Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
42. Blade Runner (1982)
43. Serenity (2005)
44. Heavyweights (1995)
45. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
46. Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure (1985)
47. School of Rock (2003)
48. The Blues Brothers (1980)
49. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
50. Jackie Brown (1997)

Didn't you say the other day that you like Raiders better than Empire?

 

[LMP]

As an action flick, Raiders is better, but Empire is the better movie overall.

This thread just makes me realize that my parents won't let me watch a damn thing. I've probably seen 5% of the movies you guys have named. Netflix is going to love me when I go to college.

Torrents are the way to go, man. I'm torrenting Boogie Nights right now to watch on my iPod.

 

[namkcuR]

LMP...Batman Begins at #22 and Batman at #37?

It's all opinion of course, but I don't understand all the praise Batman Begins gets. It seemed to be trying to hard to be exactly like the original comics and not hard enough to be entertaining. Plus, I'm not really a big Christian Bale fan. Every time I see him in something(although I haven't seen him in that much), his character appears to be insane/psychotic, like one of those guys that is always really quiet and always on the verge of becoming a serial killer(I'm basing this primarily on Batman Begins and The Machinist).

Michael Keaton is the best Batman, imo.

But I'm biased because I love Burton's Batman films.

If my memory serves me correctly(it's been a while since I've seen it), Batman Returns is my favorite Batman film.

Another thing I didn't like about Batman Begins is that the villan(s) was/were too understated. I can't even remember what the main villan's name was. I will never, ever forget The Joker, The Penguin, Catwoman, even Jim Carrey's Riddler in Batman Forever(I am aware this wasn't a Burton film).

Oh well, I'm rambling now. I'll shut up.

 

[LMP]

I grew up watching Burton's Batman and absolutely loved it. I'm a big fan of Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Tim Burton, and I love looking at Kim Basinger from time to time, that's a great combination for any movie.

After seeing Begins in theaters, (on my birthday, which was an added bonus) it completely blew me away. Now this was a movie that was all about Bruce Wayne and Batman, which is what I wanted to see. What hurts the other Batman movies is that the villains are always front and center, never Batman. Part of what you disliked about Begins, I loved.

Now when The Dark Knight comes out, I'm hoping The Joker is amazing and memorable, but I still hope the focus is on Bruce Wayne, and his struggle to continue to be himself and Batman. That's what makes Batman such a great character, his duality.

 

[LemonMelon]

Torrents are the way to go, man. I'm torrenting Boogie Nights right now to watch on my iPod.

That movie sounds awesome. Anything with Burt Reynolds has to kick ass.

 

[LMP]

He was almost Han Solo and John McClane. How crazy would that have been?

 

[LemonMelon]

Really? Damn, now that's one way to bring Star Wars back down to earth. The only way I can picture him these days is in a big ol' black Firebird.

 

[LMP]

I couldn't believe he went to Florida State, which is where I might end up going to college.

 

[LemonMelon]

What, do you find that a bit unnerving, intimidating, or what? He never seemed to be the brightest penny on the sidewalk...I'm sure you'll do fine.

 

[LMP]

I find it awesome

I could be like "yeah bitches, I'm standing where Burt Reynolds used to stand."

"Who the hell is Burt Reynolds?"

"A legend man... a legend."

 

[Lila64]

That movie sounds awesome. Anything with Burt Reynolds has to kick ass.

someone I know liked Roller Girl

 

[LMP]

Heather Graham?

Where has she been since 1999?

 

[namkcuR]

Heather Graham?

Where has she been since 1999?

Ralph Macchio?

Where has he been since 1992?

 

[LMP]

I think you may have something here...

 

[Lila64]

Heather - had a TV show for about 60 seconds before it was cancelled. Don't know where she is.

Ralph... maybe in.... the closet? I dunno

 

[LMP]

The world needs more Heather Graham, it's that simple.

 

[namkcuR]

Here's a question: How come Chris Tucker doesn't make films outside of the Rush Hour series? Seriously, look at his imdb page. Since the first Rush Hour, he hasn't made a single non-Rush Hour film, and that was 9 years ago.