My Favorite Movies
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Stand by Me (1986, R) |
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Reservoir Dogs (1992, R) |
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Re-Animator (1985, R) |
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Freaks (1932, Unrated) |
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Blue Velvet (1986, R) |
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Wild At Heart (1990, R) |
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Mulholland Drive (2001, R) |
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Eraserhead (1977, Unrated) |
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Lost Highway (1997, R) |
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Inland Empire (1997, R)
Lynch has done it again! Another warped film, that is utterly amazing. This is really difficult to actually review. There is just so much here, and the way it is done, just done so well. Much like Lost Highway and Mulholland Dr. this has the same kind of thing, characters, becoming different people. You know the drill. David Lynch has done this in such a way that you can decide for yourself what is going on, the clues are there. I don't think there is a right or wrong answer. I was amazed, this is a three hour film, not once did it drag, it actually felt like a 90min film and I wanted so much more. Laura Dern is this movie, she simply puts on a career best performance. I know this film will be hated, it is not for those who want things handed to them gift wrapped. This is a film that makes you think, like trying to solve a mystery. That is the beauty of Lynch's work, he makes you think, he forces you to use your head, to think, to find answers. Quite simply, I love you David Lynch! |
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Twin Peaks - Fire Walk with Me (, R)
This is a great movie, either you watch this after the series, or you just watch it and don't watch the series. This is Laura Palmer's movie, her last days of her seemingly sad, sad life. I don't know why this is so hated, it's typical Lynch. And I don't understand why people found this hard to follow, I found it extremely easy to follow and was not confused over anything. I supposed people expected this to be like the TV show, but no this is much darker, and I think it has to be. I think a sure sign that this wont be the TV show is the opening scene of a TV getting smashed. The first half hour follows the case of Teresa Banks (Who was mentioned in the TV series, the murder the same as Laura's) and we see how Agent Cooper gets involved and then what leads him to Laura's case. It sort of felt forced to have him there, but you also appreciate it as well. It is too bad the disappearance of Chris Isaak's Agent Desmond just happens and we don't have a resolution. I am not sure if it was in the additional 5 hours of footage or if Lynch was going to explore this in another film which he planned to do, but the plans got scrapped (grrr). Once we get to Twin Peaks, the sad story of Laura Palmer unfolds and there are some really powerful and disturbing scenes. Sheryl Lee was perfect as Laura Palmer, she carries the film so well. I was a little annoyed by Moira Kelly as Donna, her character just seemed off. I don't know if it was because of her, or what. Would have been nice if Lara Flynn Boyle reprised the role (Apparently it was due to schedule conflicts and not the nudity). Another great film by David Lynch, I really just adore the man. |
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The Elephant Man (1980, PG) |
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Videodrome (1983, R) |
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The Dead Zone (1983, R) |
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Crash (1996, NC-17) |
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A History of Violence (2005, R) |
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Velvet Goldmine (1998, R)
I want to have sex with this movie over and over and over again! |
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Supergirl (1984, PG) |
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Alice in Wonderland (1985, Unrated) |
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Frailty (2002, R) |
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Ed Wood (1994, R) |
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Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959, Unrated) |
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Taxi Driver (1976, R) |
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A Bronx Tale (1993, R) |
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Raging Bull (1980, R) |
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Pulp Fiction (1994, R) |
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The Usual Suspects (1995, R) |
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Down by Law (1986, R)
What a fantastic film! I just love this, so many fantastic moments! Superb performances by John Lurie as Jack, Tom Waits as Zach and Roberto Benigni as Roberto 'Bob'. The three men find themselves sharing a jail cell. Then one day they escape and find themselves lost not knowing what do to. I find Jarmusch a very interesting film maker, and for me he crafted a very interesting and fun film. The scenes in the jail cell are probably the best in the film, especially the 'I Scream' part, just classic! I would have a hard time actually recommending this to anyone, if you are a Jarmusch fan then definitely give this a try, as well as if you are a fan of any of the three leads. Little piece of trivia, this is Roberto Benigni's first english film, and keep an eye out for his wife Nicoletta Braschi who is quite adorable in the film. One thing I really thought worked so well with the film is the fact it is in B&W, it gives the film a kind of timeless quality, which I love. |
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The Shawshank Redemption (1994, R) |
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Stargate (1994, PG-13) |
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Donnie Darko (2001, R) |
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Superman (1978, PG) |
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The Evil Dead (1982, NC-17) |
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Zodiac (2007, R)
I've been hanging to see this for so long I really expected that I was going to be let down, but nope! I thought this was excellent, just everything about it, I loved. For me this didn't drag at all and it certainly didn't feel like it was almost 3 hours long. Having read up about the Zodiac case many times, I was interested to see a film about it. Going with the people who were involved with it, and became obsessed with it, having it taking over their lives, it was just so intense to watch. It didn't really stray away from the Zodiac either, which I really liked (A problem that I had with The Black Dahlia, the characters just weren't that interesting, and the case was) and in this they kept up with the case. You could see how it affected the characters, and what toll it took on them, without going too much into it. Performance wise everyone was just spot on, and its always great to see Elias Koteas on screen. Anthony Edwards who usually annoys me, didn't in this, I actually thought he was good. Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr were excellent, probably the stand outs. Jake was good too, the only issue, so many years past and he hadn't really aged. I'd highly recommend this to fans of the genre, you wont be disappointed. |
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A Clockwork Orange (1971, R) |
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Full Metal Jacket (1987, R) |
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Eyes Wide Shut (1999, R) |
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Der Name der Rose (The Name of the Rose) (1986, R) |
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Fight Club (1999, R) |
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The Thing (1982, R) |
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Escape from New York (1981, R) |
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American History X (1998, R) |
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The NeverEnding Story (1984, PG) |
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Rocky (1976, PG) |
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Tombstone (1993, R) |
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American Psycho (2000, R) |
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The Terminator (1984, R) |
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991, R) |
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