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2019-08-25, 09:15 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: What Is Your Absolute Single Favorite Movie?
Fan theory: Leia is just much, much tougher then everyone else. (I know the real reason, but that sounds better.)
1B is probably the issue I have most with. It reminds me of Buffy, where there are three best friends since childhood and one dies in the first episode. He is mentioned like one more time and no one ever grieves him, but Willow and Xander cling to each other for the whole show and Xander goes to die with Willow at one part.
Losing your magic mentor? Tough. Losing your parents? Way, way tougher.
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2019-08-25, 09:22 PM (ISO 8601)
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Haven't seen it, but at a guess, that's because he died in the first episode and the audience didn't connect with him like they did with Willow and Xander later on. Similar to how we see Owen and Beru for three scenes vs the whole movie for Ben. And, again, they didn't really spend any more time grieving for him. Lars homestead had a scene of Luke in shock, then a scene of depression and Ben forcing him out of it. Ben's death had a scene of Luke in shock, then a scene of depression and Han forcing him out of it.
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2019-08-25, 09:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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That depends so much on my mood.
My favorite musical isThe Music Man Singin’ in the Rain.
My favorite art movie isAn American in ParisFantasia.
My favorite pirate movie isHookCaptain Blood.
My favorite swashbuckler isThe Three MusketeersThe Three Musketeers.
My favorite western drama isA Big Hand for the Little LadyThe Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.
My favorite western comedy isCat BallouSupport Your Local Sheriff.
My favorite science fiction movie is2001: A Space OdysseyBack to the Future.
My favorite comic book movie isThe AvengersCaptain America: the First Avenger.
My favorite fantasy movie isThe Wizard of OzThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
My favorite classic movie isCasablancaCitizen Kane.
My favorite Depression movie isThe UntouchablesThe Sting.
My favorite holiday movie isIt's a Wonderful LifeWhite Christmas.
My favorite World War 2 movie isThe Great EscapePatton.
My favorite post-World War 2 movie isJudgment At NurembergThe Best Years of Our Lives.
My favorite romance isGone With the WindTitanic.
[The movie with my favorite romantic scene isUpLady and the Tramp.]
My favorite cel-animated movie isPinocchioBeauty and the Beast.
My favorite CGI movie isThe IncrediblesToy Story 2.
My favorite sports movie isA League of Their OwnBull Durham.
My favorite Star Trek movie isStar Trek 2: The Wrath of KhanGalaxy Quest.
My favorite trial movie isTo Kill a MockingbirdInherit the Wind.
My favorite spy movie isTrue LiesRED
How are you people choosing just one?
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2019-08-26, 12:49 PM (ISO 8601)
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Since for "all time favorite" I just picked the first movie I loved, for what little it’s worth the post 1980’s films that I remember liking and remember the titles of are:
56 Up, and previous films in the Up series (1964 to 2012 documentaries, a 2019 one should be due)
Gattaca (1997, science-fiction)
Saving Private Ryan (historical drama screened in 1998)
Primer (2004 science-fiction)
Atonement (historical drama screened in 2007)
Hot Fuzz (2007 comedy)
Tropic Thunder (2008 comedy)
Locke (2013 drama)
'71 (historical thriller screened in 2014)
20th Century Women (comedy-drama from 2015)
A similar list of pre ’90’s films that I liked would run into the hundreds
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2019-08-26, 01:39 PM (ISO 8601)
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Ask me again in ten minutes and my answer will change. That said, right this instant? Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels. I tend to really like Guy Ritchie's work, I tend to like british gangster movies, and this is my favorite of both of those categories.
I would really like to see a game made by Obryn, Kurald Galain, and Knaight from these forums.
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2019-08-26, 03:34 PM (ISO 8601)
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I don't remember them too well, but I remember the two Guy Ritchie directed films I've seen as being fun.
Not by him but a little similar in my mind was In Bruges, which I remember liking (if not much else).
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2019-08-26, 03:43 PM (ISO 8601)
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2019-08-28, 03:32 PM (ISO 8601)
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I would really like to see a game made by Obryn, Kurald Galain, and Knaight from these forums.
I'm not joking one bit. I would buy the hell out of that. -- ChubbyRain
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2019-08-29, 10:07 AM (ISO 8601)
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I'm sure I haven't seen a movie better than Primer. That said, I haven't seen all that many movies...
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2019-08-29, 11:38 AM (ISO 8601)
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I don't think I have a single absolute favorite, but if I use Jay R's list of categories, I can say that Gold Diggers of 1933 is my favorite Depression movie. That's largely on the basis of two production numbers -- the opening "We're in the Money", with Ginger Rogers (singing in Pig Latin!), and the closing "Remember My Forgotten Man", with Joan Blondell and Etta Moten.
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2019-08-29, 11:44 AM (ISO 8601)
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2019-08-29, 12:18 PM (ISO 8601)
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Great movies made during the Great Depression movies? Grapes of Wrath, Ninotchka, His Girl Friday... there's just so many!
Musicals?
Lots to choose from, but I'll go with Footlight Parade for the end song "Shanghai Lil" as performed by James Cagney, Ruby Keeler & Chorus (1933).
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2019-08-30, 03:31 PM (ISO 8601)
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Wreck It Ralph.
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2019-08-31, 04:25 AM (ISO 8601)
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Usually my answer to this question would be The Beast, so that's what I'm going with now.
It's not the movie I'd watch over and over on repeat if I had to pick a movie for that, that's more this thread's territory, stuff like The Avengers, The Matrix, The Transporter, Banlieue 13, Ong Bak. You know, movies where something is always happening.
It's also not a film that could be considered the best movie by any sort of objective standards. From that category my favorite is probably Pan's Labyrinth, How To Train Your Dragon scores high marks as well. But I feel like if I'm going to have a favorite movie it should be a film that sets me apart a bit, so it gives more information about what I like.
I would group The Beast with Cube and Soldier, two other favorites of mine. They provide enough buildup and slow scenes to really get in the mood when you're actually watching a movie rather than playing it in the background. They're not continuously violent, but they pick their moments to go all out and those moments have an impact. Because that's what an R-rating is for. They're also movies I saw at an age where I watched quite a few movies and figured I should really get myself some favorites, so I might be putting the on a slightly higher pedestal than they deserve.
The Beast is certainly flawed, and like one entry each of the Rambo and James Bond franchises it got a little awkward after 2001. But as a self contained story in a self contained setting I like it a lot.
Also, why is this not in Media Discussions?Last edited by Lvl 2 Expert; 2019-08-31 at 04:28 AM.
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2019-09-03, 07:08 PM (ISO 8601)
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So many quality films, see a couple I'd add to the lists, but also agree that it's soooooo hard/unfair to pick one.
THE FIFTH ELEMENT. Gary oldman is amazing, Chris rock is hilarious, Bruce Willis is Bruce Willis. great cgi for its time.
Kung Fu Hustle. Musical/slapstick/martial arts with amazing cinematography. Watch it in Cantonese with English subtitles, the jokes are funnier, it's not the same dubbed.
Gotta throw in one from the way back machine. STRIPES. Classic Murray, it's long, but it's like watching 2 different movies entirely.
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2019-09-04, 05:29 AM (ISO 8601)
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It's hard to choose between Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained. I don't think I'll ever get tired of those two films.
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2019-09-04, 04:25 PM (ISO 8601)
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I can't even pin down my all-time favorite of a single genre... Much less of every film ever!
Some that I really love, in no specific order are:
Aliens 2
Terminator 2
Naked Gun
The Godfather
A Silent Voice
Disney's Beauty & The Beast
And these are just the ones I can recall off the top of my head at this moment...Last edited by Lemmy; 2019-09-04 at 04:27 PM.
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2019-09-05, 12:15 PM (ISO 8601)
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Top 5 in no particular order:
Casablanca-The acting, the writing, the directing, the casting. A nearly perfect movie.
The Court Jester-Danny Kaye at his comedic pinnacle!
Blazing Saddles-The single funniest movie ever made.
Raiders of the Lost Ark-The adventure movie against which all subsequent adventure movies are judged, and found wanting.
The Princess Bride-Possibly the most quoted movie(at least in my area) at the gaming table.(Its only rival being Holy Grail).
The one thing they all have in common for me: I can watch them at any time, in any mood, and enjoy them, even though I've seen them all at least a dozen times.
Honorable mention: Shawshank Redemption, The Sting, and Ocean's Eleven(2001).“Wouldn't it be much worse if life were fair and all the terrible things that happen to us, come because we actually deserve them? So now I take comfort in the general hostility and unfairness of the Universe”- Marcus Cole
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2019-09-05, 10:14 PM (ISO 8601)
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Im gonna cop flak for this from purists BUT
Evil Dead
The Remake
In my opinion, the perfect horror movie.I Am A:Neutral Good Human Bard/Sorcerer (2nd/1st Level)
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2019-09-06, 01:14 AM (ISO 8601)
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The Last Starfighter. There’s something that resonates with me about playing a game until you know it and you find out the skills from learning it have applications in life whilst you become an adult and also death is at every turn now.
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2019-09-06, 07:21 AM (ISO 8601)
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Avenger Infinity War 2018
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2019-09-06, 08:24 AM (ISO 8601)
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2019-09-06, 02:24 PM (ISO 8601)
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The whole 'Star Wars was saved in the edit' thing is a myth. There's a Youtube Video with a lot of traction, but it fails to mention that the original edit of Star Wars it talks about was done by a man named John Jymson, who Lucas fired. So if it was saved, it was by Lucas, not from him. Also, there were three editors for ANH, with Lucas personally involved. Marcia Lucas gets particular credit over Paul Hirsch because it's a juicier story if his ex wife is responsible for his success, when really we have no idea which of them made any particular edit.
Lucas 'not being told no' is similarly baseless. It's a meme with no foundation except the RedLetterMedia reviews, which are not based on any particular insider info. "I don't know, I wasn't there"
On topic, The Departed
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2019-09-06, 04:06 PM (ISO 8601)
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Don't even need to think about it. Legend, with the Tangerine Dream score.
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2019-09-07, 03:06 AM (ISO 8601)
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I don't generally think of movies in terms of favorites, because there are lots and lots of excellent movies of all different genres and styles out there. However, if I had to choose only one, I choose Up.
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2019-09-07, 07:49 AM (ISO 8601)
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For me, it goes back and forth between Bladerunner, and Once Upon A Time In The West.
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2019-09-12, 07:11 AM (ISO 8601)
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The Spectacular Now
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2019-09-12, 07:57 AM (ISO 8601)
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Absolute favorite movie... I'd have to think about it, but just going by how many times I've watched it from my vast DVD collection I'll go with Apollo 13. It's a beautiful movie that captured the era well and even though we already know how it turns out it somehow keeps you on the edge of your seat at the end. :3
Plus, who hasn't quoted "Failure is NOT an option!"
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2019-09-12, 08:20 AM (ISO 8601)
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For me, it's probably Blues Brothers. Likely because loving it is something my whole family shares. But it's just really funny and eminently quotable, plus it has great music.
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2019-09-12, 08:31 AM (ISO 8601)
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Ghostbusters.
It was a mandatory once-a-year (at least) watch for me as a child, usually around Christmas, as I suspect the first time I watched it was at Christmastime (in fact, I know it was, since our recorded VHS copy had Christmas themed adverts running in the ad breaks), and it became one of those good-Christmas associations.
When my fiance moved in with me last year I was overjoyed to learn she had never seen it as it gave me an excuse to dig the DVD out.