Call me Entertainment Weekly with my pointless lists:

[wednes]

Over at the indiefilms community, people are listing thier favorite films and agreeing with eachother and stuff. Frankly, I suspect it would be much more fun to have this discussion with all of you's who read me regularly.

These lists will be somewhat frivolous, because I'm not trying to impress a anyone with my obscure knowlege or pretentious insights...Yet.


1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
3. Zoolander
4. Foul Play
5. Salem's Lot (long version)
6. Heavenly Creatures
7. Godfather Saga (I and II with extra footage)
8. Prince of Egypt (ooh, and I'm upgrading to widescreen DVD!)
9. Hannibal
10. Superman/Superman II


1. The Wiz
2. One Flew Over the Cukoo's Nest
3. Requiem for a Dream
4. Kingdom of the Spiders
5. Boxing Helena
6. Falling Down
7. Spartacus
8. Head
9. I Married a Strange Person
10. Taxi Driver

I look forward to your retorts.

Comments

hi Entertainment Weekly...!

[squamous.livejournal.com]

Interesting and dare I say idiosyncratic lists... this prompted me to type the titles of several of these into the search field at imdb.com.

Pretty sure I saw 'Kingdom of the Spiders' on TV as a youngster... tarantulas shipped to the U.S. in a crate or something... vaguely remember people trapped in a VW while spiders crawl all over it. Tarantulas seem to be the top film spiders, no matter what sort of spider they are supposed to be playing.

I'd like to see The Wiz again sometime. There were some weird creatures with stretchy arms or something in it that really freaked me out... some sort of subway monsters I think.

Actually your lists make me want to rent several of these movies, although I'd probably need to get a Netflix membership or something in order to do it.

It doesn't really seem like there is one obvious thing you like in movies... you have horror, comedies, fantasy action-adventure, drama. I was surprised to see Boxing Helena on your list, just since that has gotten such a bad rap. I saw it in the theater and kind of joined in the communal outcry that the ending was a cop out or rip off, but thinking about it now, it was probably something of a relief as well. Apparently Jennifer Lynch never made another film.

Re: hi Entertainment Weekly...!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Apparently Jennifer Lynch never made another film.

Not YET...anyway.

Yes, I have fairly ecclectic tastes that are not limited by genre per se. Although I must confess that the horror/suspense/drama's are my faves. See my user info.

Glad the lists are a springboard for thought!

[darkeryet.livejournal.com]

I don't know how I feel about Boxing Helena. It's the single most controversial film in my personal experience. =)

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[wednes.livejournal.com]

Part of what I enjoy about it is the controversy it sparks. Not unlike Blair Witch Project, everyone wants to give thier opinion of this movie.

I think good or bad, its good to make people want to discuss your work, and feel passionately about it in some way.

That having been said, i am not a great fan of the ending.
Casting Art Garfunkel? Genius!

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[darkeryet.livejournal.com]

*nods*
Muchly agreed. Arousing some sorta strong feelings or questions is a Very Good thing in all art, I think. :-)

[a-lad-inane.livejournal.com]

No. You're wrong.

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[wednes.livejournal.com]

That is an excellent retort!

[near-dark.livejournal.com]

Ok, EW.

What's with Zoolander on the list?

I mean, it was a STUPID MOVIE!

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[wednes.livejournal.com]

Okay then let me answer your question with another question: How many abidgionals do you see modeling?

Yes, I realize that it is a "stupid movie", and it makes me laugh each and every time I watch.

So if that's stupid, then Stupid Me Up!

[near-dark.livejournal.com]

I have no idea what a "abidgionals" is!

And you're not stupid...That movie was...to me...just...eh...It didn't work.

I will say Will Ferrell was damn funny in it though.

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[wednes.livejournal.com]

I have no idea what a "abidgionals" is!

It's from the movie. I really do find it hilarious.
But we can surely agree to disagree.

So long as we CAN agree that Will Ferrell is a funny, funny man. "I feel like I'm taking CRAZY Pills!"

[near-dark.livejournal.com]

How could I not agree to that?

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[wednes.livejournal.com]

So let it be written...

...so let it be done.

--Ramsies III
The 10 Commandments

[madush69.livejournal.com]

Oh My God, How could I grab only ten. I'd grab my whole case and then run back into the fire to get my TV! Of course before the movies and TV I'd rescue my kitties and son. Wife too if she needed help, but she's pretty capable on her own.

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[wednes.livejournal.com]

That reminds me, when is my Avon coming in?

I need to give H the rest of his gift...new boxers!

Yes-

[man-bites-dog.livejournal.com]

1. Young Poisoners Handbook
2. I Stand Alone
3. Wet Hot American Summer
4. Gummo
5. El Topo
6. Hairspray
7. Aguirre: The Wrath of God
8. Dead Ringers
9. Welcome to the Dollhouse
10. Dance With the Devil

There it is, the 10 I could think of off the top of my head.

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[wednes.livejournal.com]

Nice. Very VERY nice...

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[man-bites-dog.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I left off Rad because I figured that was on everyone's list.

[pleasing-tint.livejournal.com]

Two Lane Blacktop
Les Yeux Sans Visage
Westworld
Withnail & I
Psycho
Phantom of the Paradise
Fitzcarraldo
Grey Gardens
Peeping Tom
Goin' Down The Road

Ten is tough...what about
Phase IV?
Spider Baby?
Carnival of Souls?
Sweet Smell of Success?

I must have more time.

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[wednes.livejournal.com]

Very nice.