Apparently I have angered the gods and upset the balance in the time space continuum by not picking five single films to be stranded in a theatre on a desert island. I do however have to point out that even with the gross misconduct I have committed one Mr. www.donniejeter.com stated that Antonio Bandares was in the Hunted with Tommy Lee Jones when any ex-Blockbuster employee would know, even if they were fired, that Benicio Del Toro was on the run in that terrible movie whose only redeeming quality was that it was filmed in Portland. So without any further delay, and I have increased the list to ten, here are my favorite films to watch over and over as I sit waiting to be rescued ( I am not proactive enough to look for a way off) In no particular order.....
1- Lord of the Rings Trilogy- Extended Cut- (I am still counting as one film because master Lucas said it was OK)
2- Psycho- My favorite Hitchcock masterpiece that should not have been as good as it is, but it is. Stunningly well executed.
3- Taxi Driver- Every Scorsese movie feels like my favorite, I connect to his films and believe he is one of the most technically gifted directors of all time.
4- Rushmore- I wanted to be a director before I saw this movie, I knew why I wanted to direct after watching it.
5- Magnolia- Like Rushmore, I saw this movie at a pivotal time in my youth and it blew me away with what it managed to say.
6- Out of Sight- Soderbergh at his best, launched two movie actors into movie stardom, I love this movie.
7- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind- The most true and heartfelt romance movie I have ever seen. Technically brilliant.
8- Citizen Kane- The first time I saw it-OVERRATED- by the fourth I knew three times ago it is the best ever.
9- 2001: A Space Odyssey- Even when watching it the first time seemed a chore the imagery created be Kubrick is as breathtaking today as I am sure it was forty years ago.
10- Fight Club- I have always distanced myself from this film due to its cult following, but its power and truth are undeniable, this film will always resonate with my generation and hopefully keeping teaching us lessons.
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Well done young grasshopper. (I have avoided using that saying because it's often overused.) That is more like it. You have reached deep within and made a true dicision about you're top ten favorites. This is a big step for you. You're going places Mr. Strahl.
I also noticed Donnie's mix-up but wasn't sure if he'd appreciate my dry sarcasm as I misguidingly put him in his place. Next time Donnie, you're free game. Oh behave Lucas...Behave.
I am surprised, however, that Donnie left Crossroads off his list. How can you deny Britney Spear's acting prowess.
The Hunted was such a great romantic comedy. (Donnie and Amanda are the only ones who will get that).
That is pure genius.
My top ten... I'm a little drunk...
1. Snatch
2. Life Aquatic
3. Lord of the Rings Trilogy
4. Star Wars #3, 5, and 6
5. Eternal Sunshine...
6. Saving Private Ryan (watched it again the other day. Powerful)
7. Super Troopers (love the comedies)
8. Pappilion
9. Fight Club
10. Garden State/Office Space...I like to give the comedies a chance. I'm sorry if I didn't pick culturally relevant films, but I'm not chosing the films that changed movies. I'm chosing the ones I can watch over and over again. There's a difference. A good movie doesn't half to be ground breaking. It just has to be good.
In no particular order,
-Unbreakable
-Dumb & Dumber
-Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
-LOTR Trilogy Extended cuts
-Usual Suspects
-Fight Club
-The Patriot
-The Breakfast Club
-Labyrinth
-Kill Bill 1&2
How could I leave out the Usual Suspects. That was a kick ass movie.
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