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lyncheraserhead

Top 20 Movies of My First 20 Years

Dec 31, 2005 21:58

With 2005 coming to a close in just two hours Eastern Standard Time (as I begin typing this) people always reflect and look back on things. At the year, the things they have accomplished, the things they didn't, the people they know. While I have spent time thinking about these things tucked away in Morehead, Kentucky for the last three days with ( Read more... )

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Hm...interesting... manintheplanet January 1 2006, 07:30:12 UTC

I haven't seen four from your list (five if you count Gummo). I am kind of surprised by Twin Falls Idaho being on there. We've briefly discussed it before, but apparently it didn't make nearly as much of an impact on me as it did on you. Also, where the flip is Eraserhead?! I just watched that tonight for the first time in about 6 months and it's still so beautiful and amazing and what have you. By the way, I hit my 500 movies goal and I'll be posting about that and Christmas in general in the next few days. So keep a watchful eye, I guess. Have a good one.

Re: Hm...interesting... manintheplanet January 1 2006, 19:41:30 UTC

Corrections to the above reply: It's come to my attention that 20 does not equal 29 or however many years it would take for Eraserhead to be on the list. Also, the number of films I haven't seen is six. For some reason, I think I counted The Piano Teacher though I've yet to see it. That is all.

My picks - Ryan L. anonymous January 2 2006, 03:09:48 UTC

So I thought it might be a good idea to do my own list. I'm assuming this list is an "only in our lifetime" kind of thing. And, because I think you're the only person I could debate/compare this with, I thought I'd post my own 20 here. I think it's really good to see how we both approach film (what style inspires, influences us each, more). As you will see from my list, I am much more effected by high, narrative drama. But that's the beauty of filmmaking, you have to have someone from each school of thought, or there wouldn't be any original ideas anymore--or evolution if film style. Call me a conservative film-type with liberal leanings ( ... )

Re: My picks - Ryan L. lyncheraserhead January 2 2006, 03:22:10 UTC

Great list Ryan. When limiting that many movies into such a small list but I really love many of the films you listed. Pleasantville, Punch Drunk Love, English Patient, Lost in Translation, Quills, Topsy Turvy, Central Station, and Babe I love very much. Just got nixed out of there. I haven't seen Red Violin or Talented Mr Ripley and didn't care for Closer (as you know) or Contact. But you know, that is what's great about cinema. And maybe I'm just a movie whore who loves everything. I love my artsy independent, but I def. have a gut and soft spot for all those heart wrenching draining films. So I'm a crazy liberal who can swing right at a moments notice. I have no political comparison, but whatever ( ... )

amedley January 3 2006, 15:10:19 UTC

Eeeek! I've only seen 11 of these!

Now. You may have already told me why "Do the Right Thing" is so great, but I could use a refresher. I know Rob loves it and thinks I'm a lost cause since I just... didn't really get it (same with the other Spike Lee film I've seen, 25th Hour).

I also request elaboration on Junebug. I'm sure we discussed it when it was in theatres, and I thought it was really good, but wow! Top 20 of your whole life? That's a big honor!

amedley January 5 2006, 19:07:37 UTC

I'm also going to need your help on Cache, which I saw last night. Thought it was good, but didn't really get it.