Horror Films
September 19th, 2011 at 9:46:07 PM
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Horror films rarely make the top 10 for the year. The biggest exception is "The Exorcist" which was one of the most successful films of all time. "The Sixth Sense" was a huge hit, but it wasn't really horror even though ghosts were involved.
But if you look at the top films from 30 years ago, they mostly seem dated and although I have seen them all, I probably wouldn't watch any of them again, with the exception being "The Shining". A good horror film has incredible staying power. Watch "Cat People" from 1942 sometime.
1 The Empire Strikes Back
2 9 to 5
3 Stir Crazy
4 Airplane!
5 Any Which Way You Can
6 Private Benjamin
7 Coal Miner's Daughter
8 Smokey and the Bandit II
9 The Blue Lagoon
10 The Blues Brothers
11 Ordinary People
12 Popeye
13 Urban Cowboy
14 The Shining
Dream House looks very promising. Although it clearly has themes similar to "The Shining", I doubt that it is the same story. The cast and director are all first rate. I have high hopes for this film.
But if you look at the top films from 30 years ago, they mostly seem dated and although I have seen them all, I probably wouldn't watch any of them again, with the exception being "The Shining". A good horror film has incredible staying power. Watch "Cat People" from 1942 sometime.
1 The Empire Strikes Back
2 9 to 5
3 Stir Crazy
4 Airplane!
5 Any Which Way You Can
6 Private Benjamin
7 Coal Miner's Daughter
8 Smokey and the Bandit II
9 The Blue Lagoon
10 The Blues Brothers
11 Ordinary People
12 Popeye
13 Urban Cowboy
14 The Shining
Dream House looks very promising. Although it clearly has themes similar to "The Shining", I doubt that it is the same story. The cast and director are all first rate. I have high hopes for this film.
September 19th, 2011 at 9:53:32 PM
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Coal Miners Daughter I've seen 4-5 times because its
a period piece and the acting is very strong. The
Shining is a classic and its worth seeing again and
again. The rest are forgettable. The original Cat People
is a very spooky flick, way ahead of its time. I can't
imagine what the reaction was in 1942, with the mentality
that was present at that time, to this movie. They must
have rejected it entirely. Audiences were into movies
like Canterbury Ghost and Abbot and Costello meet
Frankenstein, fluffy fluff fluff..
a period piece and the acting is very strong. The
Shining is a classic and its worth seeing again and
again. The rest are forgettable. The original Cat People
is a very spooky flick, way ahead of its time. I can't
imagine what the reaction was in 1942, with the mentality
that was present at that time, to this movie. They must
have rejected it entirely. Audiences were into movies
like Canterbury Ghost and Abbot and Costello meet
Frankenstein, fluffy fluff fluff..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 19th, 2011 at 9:53:37 PM
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What is that a list of? It almost seems like a random bunch of movies to me. Except for The Blue Lagoon, the first R-rated movie I ever saw.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
September 19th, 2011 at 9:58:29 PM
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"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 19th, 2011 at 10:03:47 PM
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Two horror movies that scared the crap out of
were the orig Nightmare on Elmstreet and
Salems Lot. (it was a TNT miniseries)
The book was even creepier, it
was amazing.
were the orig Nightmare on Elmstreet and
Salems Lot. (it was a TNT miniseries)
The book was even creepier, it
was amazing.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 19th, 2011 at 10:13:52 PM
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I thought The Ring was well done. It was creepy in an age where horror movies are very predictable, the video within the movie was very Nine Inch Nails-esque, and the horse committing suicide off the ferry was freaky. The whole premise of a vid that can kill you was well-explained and filmed.
The original Saw was also well done, but the sequels were dumb. I remember the the whole next day thinking "Holy cow! That guy was alive the whole time?!?"
The original Saw was also well done, but the sequels were dumb. I remember the the whole next day thinking "Holy cow! That guy was alive the whole time?!?"
"Poker sure is an easy game to beat if you have the roll to keep rebuying."
September 20th, 2011 at 6:15:59 AM
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Quote: WizardWhat is that a list of? It almost seems like a random bunch of movies to me. Except for The Blue Lagoon, the first R-rated movie I ever saw.
They were the most popular films of 30 years ago. My point was that most of them would be tedious to sit through again, with the exception of "The Shining".
I added that sentence about Cat People and it broke the flow.
September 20th, 2011 at 6:45:52 AM
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I would not consider it tedious to watch the Blues Brothers again. NO WAY!
September 20th, 2011 at 7:13:17 AM
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Quote: pacomartinMy point was that most of them would be tedious to sit through again, with the exception of "The Shining".
I saw a good horror movie once. No, wait, I didn't. I forgot: there's no such thing :P
The Blues Brothers remains sort of good on subsequent viewings. And Airplane! is a classic. Surely no one can disagree witht that. It's even funnier if you watched the "Airport" movies.
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September 20th, 2011 at 5:25:11 PM
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Ditto on Airplane ! A classic. Just watched it again over the
past 2 nights on Netflix. Lloyd Bridges and Robert Stack
are hilarious scene stealers.
past 2 nights on Netflix. Lloyd Bridges and Robert Stack
are hilarious scene stealers.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
September 20th, 2011 at 5:48:58 PM
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Airplane has all the one liners that makes me love the Marx Bros so. -"How about a cup of coffee Johnny?"-" Looks like I picked the wrong day to quit (gambling)!"
Gambling is a metaphor for life. Hang around long enough and it's all gone.
September 20th, 2011 at 5:56:24 PM
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Quote: ncfatcatHow about a cup of coffee Johnny?""[/q
And how 'bout the scene where Robert Stack fights
his way past the religious groups handing out leaflets ?
INSPIRED !There's emptiness behind their eyes There's dust in all their hearts They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
September 20th, 2011 at 6:52:30 PM
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Quote: JohnnyQLloyd Bridges and Robert Stack
are hilarious scene stealers.
"Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit smoking."
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September 20th, 2011 at 6:58:43 PM
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Airport 1975 was on the other night, with the nun
singing to Linda Blair. That was funny in the Airplane
movie to. I remember when Airport 1975 came out
in 1974. 747's were a big deal, very futuristic. Commercial
jet travel had only been around for 15 years then, and
most people were not used to it yet.
singing to Linda Blair. That was funny in the Airplane
movie to. I remember when Airport 1975 came out
in 1974. 747's were a big deal, very futuristic. Commercial
jet travel had only been around for 15 years then, and
most people were not used to it yet.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 20th, 2011 at 7:35:29 PM
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Quote: JohnnyQDitto on Airplane ! A classic. Just watched it again over the past 2 nights on Netflix. Lloyd Bridges and Robert Stack are hilarious scene stealers.
Well, I seem to have hit a nerve. Obviously some people disagree that "The Shining" is the only movie that stood the test of time over these last 3 decades.
The White Lady who speaks Jive seems very dated to me.
Randy: Can I get you something?
Second Jive Dude: 'S'mofo butter layin' me to da' BONE! Jackin' me up... tight me!
Randy: I'm sorry, I don't understand.
First Jive Dude: Cutty say 'e can't HANG!
Jive Lady: Oh stewardess! I speak jive.
Randy: Oh, good.
Jive Lady: He said that he's in great pain and he wants to know if you can help him.
Randy: All right. Would you tell him to just relax and I'll be back as soon as I can with some medicine?
Jive Lady: [to the Second Jive Dude] Jus' hang loose, blood. She gonna catch ya up on da' rebound on da' med side.
Second Jive Dude: What it is, big mama? My mama no raise no dummies. I dug her rap!
Jive Lady: Cut me some slack, Jack! Chump don' want no help, chump don't GET da' help!
First Jive Dude: Say 'e can't hang, say seven up!
Jive Lady: Jive ass dude don't got no brains anyhow! Hmmph!
September 20th, 2011 at 7:46:33 PM
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Quote: pacomartinWell, I seem to have hit a nerve. Obviously some people disagree that "The Shining" is the only movie that stood the test of time over these last 3 decades.
I've heard of it. It was part of a straight line in a Simpsons Treehouse of horror ep.
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September 20th, 2011 at 8:25:14 PM
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Quote: pacomartinThe White Lady who speaks Jive seems very dated to me.
Hey, thats the Beave's mom. I always wanted to see her
naked when I was about 12. My bad...
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 21st, 2011 at 1:31:19 PM
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Quote: pacomartin
Dream House looks very promising. Although it clearly has themes similar to "The Shining", I doubt that it is the same story. The cast and director are all first rate. I have high hopes for this film.
Boy was I victim of false hope. Despite the excellent actors, the film was turgid and obvious. A critical and commercial failure.
How does someone who directed "My Left Foot", "In the Name of the Father" and "Bloody Sunday" end up directing such a lousy film?
October 21st, 2011 at 3:16:03 PM
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"Sheridan, Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz disliked the final cut of the film so much that they refused to do press promotion or interviews for it. The trailer cut by Morgan Creek Productions has come under fire for revealing the main plot twist of the film."
From Wikipedia.
I just watched the trailer, and sighed... why do trailers often show ALL the FILM in them instead of leaving some it to be discovered?
From Wikipedia.
I just watched the trailer, and sighed... why do trailers often show ALL the FILM in them instead of leaving some it to be discovered?
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
October 21st, 2011 at 4:03:40 PM
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Am I the only geek who will stand up for "Empire Strikes Back"? It was the best Star Wars movie in the whole series.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
October 21st, 2011 at 4:34:31 PM
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The Serpent and the Rainbow was a pretty good Wes Craven movie....some creepy voodooish stuff.
October 21st, 2011 at 4:45:34 PM
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Quote: AyecarumbaAm I the only geek who will stand up for "Empire Strikes Back"? It was the best Star Wars movie in the whole series.
I don't know. The big battle takes place too soon and settles nothing. Han and the gang pretty much spend two or three long scenes spinning their wheels in Cloud City, and Darth Vader seems to have too easy a time dismantling Luke; while being utterly incapable of catching a small freighter.
But it has the best lines in the series:
Han: No time to discuss it in committee.
Leia (furious): I am NOT a committee!
Vader: Obi Wan never told you what happened to your father.
Luke (also furious, these Skywalker kids had better wathc it): He told me enough! He told me you killed him.
Vader (dead calm, isn't he supposed to be Mr. Dark Side?): No. I am your father.
On the other hand, if you were to remove the Ewoks from "Return of the Jedi," you'd have a really good action movie.
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October 21st, 2011 at 5:29:57 PM
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Quote: thecesspitI just watched the trailer, and sighed... why do trailers often show ALL the FILM in them instead of leaving some it to be discovered?
I think the following 7 lines of dialogue were some of the most brilliant lines ever written.
C: I see dead people.
M: In your dreams? [C: shakes head no]
M: While you're awake? [C: shakes head yes]
M: Dead people like, in graves? In coffins?
C: Walking around like regular people. They don't see each other. They only see what they want to see. They don't know they're dead.
M: How often do you see them?
C: All the time. They're everywhere.
October 21st, 2011 at 5:50:34 PM
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Quote: pacomartinI think the following 7 lines of dialogue were some of the most brilliant lines ever written.
I didn't see that movie.
But here's a great line:
"You're right, I did lose a million dollars last year. I expect to lose a million dollars this year. I expect to lose a million dollars *next* year. You know, Mr. Thatcher, at the rate of a million dollars a year, I'll have to close this place in... 60 years. "
And:
"As Charles Foster Kane who owns eighty-two thousand, six hundred and thirty-four shares of public transit - you see, I do have a general idea of my holdings - I sympathize with you. Charles Foster Kane is a scoundrel. His paper should be run out of town. A committee should be formed to boycott him. You may, if you can form such a committee, put me down for a contribution of one thousand dollars."
I would say they don't make them like that any more, but the fact is they never made them like that.
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October 21st, 2011 at 6:26:56 PM
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Quote: pacomartinI think the following 7 lines of dialogue were some of the most brilliant lines ever written.
Sixth Sense. I liked it the first time I saw it, but
its depressing once you watch it again, because
you know how it ends.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
