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I count the greatest films of all time as my easy films. Films I can watch over and over and over and put on when I'm having a chill and know I'll enjoy them.
My easy films an therefore the greatest films of all time are
Pretty woman
Drive
Closer
Once were warriors
Grease
Dirty dancing
Black hawk down
Pulp fiction
Snatch
White chicks
Lost boys
Sleepers
Terminator 2
Love actually
Earth girls are easy
Clueless
Death proof
Battle royale |
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"I count the greatest films of all time as my easy films. Films I can watch over and over and over and put on when I'm having a chill and know I'll enjoy them.
My easy films an therefore the greatest films of all time are
Pretty woman
Drive
Closer
Once were warriors
Grease
Dirty dancing
Black hawk down
Pulp fiction
Snatch
White chicks
Lost boys
Sleepers
Terminator 2
Love actually
Earth girls are easy
Clueless
Death proof
Battle royale "
pick one ?? |
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"I count the greatest films of all time as my easy films. Films I can watch over and over and over and put on when I'm having a chill and know I'll enjoy them.
My easy films an therefore the greatest films of all time are
Pretty woman
Drive
Closer
Once were warriors
Grease
Dirty dancing
Black hawk down
Pulp fiction
Snatch
White chicks
Lost boys
Sleepers
Terminator 2
Love actually
Earth girls are easy
Clueless
Death proof
Battle royale "
^ see what I mean? |
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"I count the greatest films of all time as my easy films. Films I can watch over and over and over and put on when I'm having a chill and know I'll enjoy them.
My easy films an therefore the greatest films of all time are
Pretty woman
Drive
Closer
Once were warriors
Grease
Dirty dancing
Black hawk down
Pulp fiction
Snatch
White chicks
Lost boys
Sleepers
Terminator 2
Love actually
Earth girls are easy
Clueless
Death proof
Battle royale pick one ??"
Clueless becaue I have no associated memory with that film. Nothing shit or bad happened in my life the time that it was released and when I've watched it it's always been when I'm in a good mood!
I have a highky superior autobiographical memory and every film and song every event that I've witnessed or read about during my time on this earth will have an attached memory to what was going on at the time. Clueless and Outkasts hey ya song are things that have no memory linked to them other than chill and happy times.
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"if we are talking cult type films then Highlander, otherwise I am probably quite unusual in loving Dances with Wolves"
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Nope, one of my favourite films and far far superior than its over egged remake of avatar  |
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"The green mile or Shawshank redemption for me.
Peculiarly both based on Stephen King books"
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Were they books or just short stories, Shawshank I'm pretty sure was |
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I like films based on true life, like Erin Brockovich.
But I have a big soft spot for Zulu too, and I think the Green Mile is an awesome film.
Saving Private Ryan is a fantastic film too.
Caddyshack is also on my list of top ten films.
Erm....I can't pick one film, there are loads of fantastic ones out there lol. |
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"The green mile or Shawshank redemption for me.
Peculiarly both based on Stephen King books.
Were they books or just short stories, Shawshank I'm pretty sure was"
King can be like Crichton - screenplays, essentially. |
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"The green mile or Shawshank redemption for me.
Peculiarly both based on Stephen King books.
Were they books or just short stories, Shawshank I'm pretty sure was"
Remember tommy knockers? Jeez that film gave me the creeps!
Also what was the film where the beginning is like an abandoned town? Was out in the 90's, will have to think. |
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"The green mile or Shawshank redemption for me.
Peculiarly both based on Stephen King books.
Were they books or just short stories, Shawshank I'm pretty sure was
King can be like Crichton - screenplays, essentially."
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Crichton... I've refused to read anything by him since he turned science denier  |
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"The green mile or Shawshank redemption for me.
Peculiarly both based on Stephen King books.
Were they books or just short stories, Shawshank I'm pretty sure was
King can be like Crichton - screenplays, essentially..
Crichton... I've refused to read anything by him since he turned science denier "
King is cleverer than Crichton but both can be formulaic |
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"For me it's The Shawshank Redemption .
It's a great film but not a classic!"
What makes a classic?
Ben Hur, Spartacus, Casablanca, the African queen, Sound of music, Wizard of Oz, etc...
They are all great classic movies of a time,great movies that have stood the test of time but probably not your favourite films.
Modern classics such as Pulp fiction, Ferris Buellers day off, the Shining, Cry freedom, and so on..
Shawshank Redemption has gotta be in that modern classic list..
In 50 years that'll still be shown on TV or whatever we have then..
Not my fave though, for me it's gotta be the hurt locker, such a gripping film. |
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"For me it's The Shawshank Redemption .
It's a great film but not a classic!
What makes a classic?
Ben Hur, Spartacus, Casablanca, the African queen, Sound of music, Wizard of Oz, etc...
They are all great classic movies of a time,great movies that have stood the test of time but probably not your favourite films.
Modern classics such as Pulp fiction, Ferris Buellers day off, the Shining, Cry freedom, and so on..
Shawshank Redemption has gotta be in that modern classic list..
In 50 years that'll still be shown on TV or whatever we have then..
Not my fave though, for me it's gotta be the hurt locker, such a gripping film."
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That's an interesting observation, personally I don't think Shawshank will stand the test of time, the story is great but it's not repeatable enough.
Like everything it probably comes down to the observer rather than observed |
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I know this thread will prove me wrong very quickly. But I've never heard anyone say they dislike Mary Poppins. It's just such a good film that was way ahead of its time with such a wide appeal.
My personal favourite is Song Of the Sea because of the way that I watched it and who I watched it with and what it meant to both of us. |
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I still enjoy Alan pakulas trilogy of political paranoia...
Klute, parallax view and all the presidents men... But then I've always had political paranoia |
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"The Lion King
Would you be shocked if I said it makes me cry? 
 not in the slightest. "
It would be ridiculously adorbs if we watched that and Beauty & The Beast in a row but you'd have to gag me to stop me from singing... because I just can't WAIT to be king! |
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Schindlers list. But I have only watched it once as its too harrowing and I had to watch it alone.
So can't say it's a favourite....
I love comedies such as money pit, planes trains and automobiles, and the one where Michael Caine and the guy from planes trains are conmen
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Point Break (1991)
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Patrick Swayze .Bodhi
Keanu Reeves .. Johnny Utah
Gary Busey .. Pappas
Lori Petty .. Tyler
Ben Harp (as John McGinley)
James Le Gros .. Roach
John Philbin .. Nathanial
Bojesse Christopher .. Grommet
Julian Reyes .. Alvarez
Daniel Beer .. Babbit
Chris Pedersen .. Bunker
Vincent Klyn .. Warchild
Anthony Kiedis .. Tone
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"The Lion King
Would you be shocked if I said it makes me cry?
not in the slightest.
It would be ridiculously adorbs if we watched that and Beauty & The Beast in a row but you'd have to gag me to stop me from singing... because I just can't WAIT to be king!"
Gag you? Okay, I mean, we don't really have that sort of relationship. |
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"The Lion King
Would you be shocked if I said it makes me cry?
not in the slightest.
It would be ridiculously adorbs if we watched that and Beauty & The Beast in a row but you'd have to gag me to stop me from singing... because I just can't WAIT to be king!
Gag you? Okay, I mean, we don't really have that sort of relationship. "
I'd say gag me with Stitch but I know you wouldn't disrespect him like that. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The Lion King
Would you be shocked if I said it makes me cry?
not in the slightest.
It would be ridiculously adorbs if we watched that and Beauty & The Beast in a row but you'd have to gag me to stop me from singing... because I just can't WAIT to be king!
Gag you? Okay, I mean, we don't really have that sort of relationship.
I'd say gag me with Stitch but I know you wouldn't disrespect him like that."
You're quite right. I wouldn't. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The Lion King
Would you be shocked if I said it makes me cry?
not in the slightest.
It would be ridiculously adorbs if we watched that and Beauty & The Beast in a row but you'd have to gag me to stop me from singing... because I just can't WAIT to be king!
Gag you? Okay, I mean, we don't really have that sort of relationship.
I'd say gag me with Stitch but I know you wouldn't disrespect him like that.
You're quite right. I wouldn't. "
Good, that would be punishable behaviour  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The Lion King
Would you be shocked if I said it makes me cry?
not in the slightest.
It would be ridiculously adorbs if we watched that and Beauty & The Beast in a row but you'd have to gag me to stop me from singing... because I just can't WAIT to be king!
Gag you? Okay, I mean, we don't really have that sort of relationship.
I'd say gag me with Stitch but I know you wouldn't disrespect him like that.
You're quite right. I wouldn't.
Good, that would be punishable behaviour "
Pfft, I'd love to see you try it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The Lion King
Would you be shocked if I said it makes me cry?
not in the slightest.
It would be ridiculously adorbs if we watched that and Beauty & The Beast in a row but you'd have to gag me to stop me from singing... because I just can't WAIT to be king!
Gag you? Okay, I mean, we don't really have that sort of relationship.
I'd say gag me with Stitch but I know you wouldn't disrespect him like that.
You're quite right. I wouldn't.
Good, that would be punishable behaviour
Pfft, I'd love to see you try it. "
Oh rly?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I count the greatest films of all time as my easy films. Films I can watch over and over and over and put on when I'm having a chill and know I'll enjoy them.
My easy films an therefore the greatest films of all time are
Pretty woman
Drive
Closer
Once were warriors
Grease
Dirty dancing
Black hawk down
Pulp fiction
Snatch
White chicks
Lost boys
Sleepers
Terminator 2
Love actually
Earth girls are easy
Clueless
Death proof
Battle royale "
Is was with you all the way until you said death proof 
Strange film..
Adam. |
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"Schindlers list. But I have only watched it once as its too harrowing and I had to watch it alone.
So can't say it's a favourite....
I love comedies such as money pit, planes trains and automobiles, and the one where Michael Caine and the guy from planes trains are conmen
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels! Seen it countless times, never get bored with it. Great film.
Enter The Dragon is the film I've seen the most often and is right up there. Might go with The Royal Tenenbaums as my all time favourite though. |
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"Schindlers list. But I have only watched it once as its too harrowing and I had to watch it alone.
So can't say it's a favourite....
I love comedies such as money pit, planes trains and automobiles, and the one where Michael Caine and the guy from planes trains are conmen
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels! Seen it countless times, never get bored with it. Great film.
Enter The Dragon is the film I've seen the most often and is right up there. Might go with The Royal Tenenbaums as my all time favourite though."
Wes Anderson lover and a Parks and Rec username. Stick a fork in me :D |
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"Schindler's list. Harrowing story but defines movie making. "
Finally! I had to scroll so far down the thread to find Schindlers List mentioned. It is, hands down, THE best film ever. Moving, powerful, a true masterpiece. End of discussion. Boom! |
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"Schindler's list. Harrowing story but defines movie making.
Finally! I had to scroll so far down the thread to find Schindlers List mentioned. It is, hands down, THE best film ever. Moving, powerful, a true masterpiece. End of discussion. Boom! "
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By (user no longer on site)
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Impossible to say,
Four films I watch more than any others
Kelly's Heroes.....always with the negative waves
Life of Brian.....he's a very naughty boy
Willy Wonky......we are the music makers, we are the dreamer of dreams
Snatch..... Fuck me Tommy, you do have the minerals |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The green mile
Shaw shank redemption
Shlndlers list
Boy in the blue pajamas
don't you mean stripped pjs"
That's it haha got blue in the brain
Making note I need blue paint haha
Sorry |
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My serious list now too many but will name a few
Peter pan 1953
Platoon
Full metal jacket
Slumdog millionaire
Enter the dragon
The Goonies
mrs doubtfire
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"Nil by mouth
Snatch
Lock stock and two smoking barrels
Lion king
Laurence of Arabia
Godfather "
The Godfather would be my second favourite. Then it would be a toss up between Casino and Scarface for third place. |
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"Nil by mouth
Snatch
Lock stock and two smoking barrels
Lion king
Laurence of Arabia
Godfather
The Godfather would be my second favourite. Then it would be a toss up between Casino and Scarface for third place. "
Does to kill a mockingbird not make your list Aticus |
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"I count the greatest films of all time as my easy films. Films I can watch over and over and over and put on when I'm having a chill and know I'll enjoy them.
My easy films an therefore the greatest films of all time are
Pretty woman
Drive
Closer
Once were warriors
Grease
Dirty dancing
Black hawk down
Pulp fiction
Snatch
White chicks
Lost boys
Sleepers
Terminator 2
Love actually
Earth girls are easy
Clueless
Death proof
Battle royale "
You're the first person outside my own family who has seen "once were warriors" awesome battle royale too. You've good taste. |
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My favourite film of all time used to be Star Wars Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back.
Widely regarded as the best of all the Star Wars films.
That is until I saw Rogue One and was completely blown away by it.
Wow. A film I'd been waiting 39 years for, without even realising that it was a film I wanted to see made.
What a film. Can't wait for the Blu-Ray |
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