Most Excellent Soundtracks & Scores!


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Labyrinth (1986,  PG)
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Purple Rain (1984,  R)
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Velvet Goldmine (1998,  R)
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C.R.A.Z.Y. (Crazy) (2005,  Unrated)
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Gypsy 83 (2004,  R)
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A Home at the End of the World (2004,  R)
A Home at the End of the World 5.0 Stars
This is the first film where I actually realized how good of an actor Colin Farrell is. I was completely shocked by his performance. It is the most natural I've ever seen him. All of the characters are so unique. It is a really great story. Like most films I enjoy, it has a very sad ending.
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Edge of Seventeen (1999,  R)
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001,  R)
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Hairspray (2007) (2007,  PG)
Hairspray (2007) 5.0 Stars
KICKED THE ORIGINAL'S ASS!!!!
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Trainspotting (1996,  R)
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Dear Wendy (2005,  Unrated)
Dear Wendy 5.0 Stars
This really is one of the most original and creative films I have seen in years! I loved virtually everything about it. I wasn't bored for a second. Great soundtrack too! Who doesn't love The Zombies?
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Last Days (1998,  PG-13)
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The Full Monty (1997,  R)
The Full Monty 5.0 Stars
I can be in the worst mood ever and this film will put the biggest smile on my face! I love it dearly.
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The Breakfast Club (1985,  R)
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Lords of Dogtown (2005,  PG-13)
Lords of Dogtown 4.5 Stars
Consider it a guilty pleasure of mine.
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This Is Spinal Tap (1984,  R)
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FUBAR (2002,  R)
FUBAR 5.0 Stars
FUCKIN' EH! This movie is insane! Words cannot express my love for this film. I've never laughed so much in my life! Those two characters ARE my father! It was honestly just like watching him on a normal day. The greatest mockumentary since This Is Spinal Tap!
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Dracula 2000 (2000,  R)
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Summer Storm (Sommersturm) (2006,  R)
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Cruising (1980,  R)
Cruising 4.5 Stars
A surreal and truly haunting thriller from the genius who brought us The Exorcist. This film has everything. From a gripping soundtrack and vivid imagery, to an ending that will leave you thinking for hours. You really can't help becoming completely engrossed in this film. Friedkin makes sure of that. From the very beginning, you are lured right into the story. There is no light at the end of the tunnel, and you have absolutely no idea where it is taking you. Little do you know, you are about to dive headfirst into one of the most graphic and eerie tales that will leave you utterly speechless. The subtle use of horror and the realistic vibe you get from the S&M leather scene, make your eyes pop with glee! Al Pacino gives a staggering performance, and personally, watching him dance in this film makes me all giddy inside!

Cruising did leave me a bit bewildered. Even after multiple viewings, there are still some unanswered questions. That doesn't make me dislike it in any way. I think that was what was intended.

Wow! I cannot believe I came across this: http://www.evil-g.com/boytoysmain.html - An action figure version of William Friedkin's Cruising! Hah!
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Hot Rod (2007,  PG-13)
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The History Boys (2006,  R)
The History Boys 5.0 Stars
Undoubtedly a new favourite of mine!
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The Bubble (Ha Buah) (2007,  Unrated)
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Wayne's World (1992,  PG-13)
Wayne's World 5.0 Stars
Back in the day... when Mike Myers was still funny, and Dana Carvey was Garth Algar! Wayne's World was my absolute favourite film when I was a kid! Garth is the only Dana Carvey character I have ever liked. His dance to Hendrix's "Foxy Lady" always puts the biggest smile on my face! And the "Bohemian Rhapsody" rock out in Wayne's car is what instilled the love of Freddie Mercury into my heart forever!

Essentially, Wayne's World is the embodiment of the early 90's! It's full of excellent tuneage, (plus a phenomenal Alice Cooper performance!), and some brilliant dialogue! I know I'll be quoting this film for the rest of my life!

"She makes me feel kinda funny, like when we used to climb the rope in gym class."

I really need to get this on DVD! I have definitely worn out the video tape I've owned since the age of six.
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Saturday Night Fever (1977,  PG)
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Detroit Rock City (1999,  R)
Detroit Rock City 4.5 Stars
This is one of my biggest guilty pleasures EVER!!!
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Muriel's Wedding (1994,  R)
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Happy Together (1997,  Unrated)
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Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985,  R)
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Midnight Cowboy (1969,  R)
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Breakfast on Pluto (2005,  R)
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Beautiful Thing (1996,  R)
Beautiful Thing 5.0 Stars
This is a wonderfully sweet and sincere 'coming out' film. Happy endings are nice to see, especially when they're not forced. What a fabulous soundtrack as well! Who doesn't love Mama Cass?
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Ravenous (1999,  R)
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Funny Games (2008) (2007,  R)
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The NeverEnding Story (1984,  PG)
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007,  R)
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Re-Animator (1985,  R)
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The Bride of Re-Animator (1990,  R)
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Suspiria (1977,  Unrated)
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Escape from New York (1981,  R)
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Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988,  R)
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Little Shop of Horrors (1986,  PG-13)
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The Warriors (1979,  R)
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Liquid Sky (1983,  R)
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There Will Be Blood (2007,  R)
There Will Be Blood 5.0 Stars
"That was one goddamn helluva show."
Truer words were never spoken. There Will Be Blood is a fucking MASTERPIECE!!! I was left utterly speechless. I never wanted it to end! This is by far the finest film I have seen in years! Daniel Day-Lewis's performance is stunning! Absolutely flawless! I think Plainview is my favourite character of his yet! He is a selfish, people-hating, oil-obsessed asshole, and I love him! At times, he was even hilarious! That was one thing I did not expect from this film - humour. It was introduced at the perfect moments, during the most intense scenes, and it really helped to balance the film.

Everybody is already aware that Daniel Day-Lewis gives us the performance of his career, but Paul Dano is so brilliant as well! The chemistry between Daniel Day-Lewis (Plainview), and Paul Dano (Eli), is pure magic! These characters are at completely different ends of the spectrum, and they're constantly at each other's throats. Plainview is an intense, heartless sonofabitch, whereas, Eli is usually quite calm, unless he's preaching, that is. I loved watching his sermons!!

Extraordinary acting aside, there were so many other aspects of this film that made it the masterpiece that it is. The screenplay is haunting, the cinematography is bloody gorgeous, and the score is captivating as hell! I must say, I'm rather surprised that Jonny Greenwood's spellbinding score wasn't even nominated at the Oscars this year. It was so amazing! The film wouldn't have been quite as powerful without it. I was also shocked to learn that Paul Dano has not been nominated either. The boy has mad talent! Even with his first film L.I.E., you could see that he had some serious potential! I really hope he gets a starring role again very soon. I'm a little sick of seeing him in a "supporting actor" light. He is capable of so much more.

Well, I went into this film with the highest expectations any film lover can possibly have for a film, and I was still completely blown away! I was anticipating a story primarily based on the oil business, but what I ended up with was an intimate and truly chilling character study, smack-dab in the middle of a divine period piece. I could re-watch this film over and over again for thousands of years and never find anything negative to say about it!

So, Mr. Anderson, "I drink your milkshake! I drink it up!"
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  1. DrBenway
    DrBenway posted 129 days ago

    Great list