My Favorite Movies


  1. matricialynnicus
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These are films that I enjoyed and/or considered noteworthy.

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1
Educating Rita (1983,  PG)
Educating Rita 5.0 Stars
Hysterical and brilliant. (T)
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2
Kolja (Kolya) (1997,  PG-13)
Kolja (Kolya) 5.0 Stars
Really gets into human psychology. Beautiful film.
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3
Dead Poets Society (1989,  PG)
Dead Poets Society 5.0 Stars
Fantastic film.
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4
Shirley Valentine (1989,  R)
Shirley Valentine 5.0 Stars
Gorgeous dialog. Wonderful story about reclaiming life. (T)
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5
The Distinguished Gentleman (1992,  R)
The Distinguished Gentleman 5.0 Stars
Every American should see this fim. It's a comedy, but in some ways it is too true.
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6
First Monday in October (1981,  R)
First Monday in October 5.0 Stars
Amazing dialog. Hysterical and thought provoking film about learning to respect your idealogical adversaries. (T)
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7
Eat Drink Man Woman (1994,  Unrated)
Eat Drink Man Woman 5.0 Stars
This film makes me cry at the end every time I see it. It's deals with communication, respect, and quality of life. (T)
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8
Ordinary People (1980,  R)
Ordinary People 5.0 Stars
About reclaiming ones life after a major family catastrophe. It's a heavy film, but I found the ending uplifting. (T)
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9
The Defiant Ones (1958,  Unrated)
The Defiant Ones 5.0 Stars
This film is about overcoming prejudices. It's amazing. (T)
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10
Green Card (1990,  PG-13)
Green Card 5.0 Stars
This is the ideal romantic comedy because it is about people learning to love each other for who they are (not like some of these sappy love at first sight films.) (NT)
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11
Paper Moon (1973,  PG)
Paper Moon 5.0 Stars
Paper Moon is a classic. Definitely a must see. Very sweet and funny. (T)
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12
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977,  PG)
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope 5.0 Stars
I don't need to tell most people that if you haven't seen the original Star Wars, you haven't lived. Haha
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13
Badkonake sefid (The White Balloon) (1995,  Unrated)
Badkonake sefid (The White Balloon) 5.0 Stars
This movie reminds me of what it is like to be 7, and very few films pull that off or even try. (T)
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14
Gallipoli (1981,  PG)
Gallipoli 5.0 Stars
This is the best war film I have ever seen, although the ending is hard to take. (T)
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15
Romancing the Stone (1984,  PG)
Romancing the Stone 5.0 Stars
Really the best adventure movie I've seen. The beginning is so funny. (NT)
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16
The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982,  Unrated)
The Scarlet Pimpernel 5.0 Stars
This is a must see classic (not to be confused with the one from the 30s.) I adore his signet ring. (T)
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17
Galaxy Quest (1999,  PG)
Galaxy Quest 5.0 Stars
This movie is too funny!! Especially if you have been brought up around sci-fi geeks. (NT)
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18
Antz (1998,  PG)
Antz 4.5 Stars
I love the dialog in this movie. Do not be fooled by the fact it is animated. This is an adult film. (T)
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19
Emma (1996,  PG)
Emma 4.5 Stars
Oh, this is a great Jane Austen film. Jeremy Northam is so damn hot in it.
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20
Gadjo dilo (Crazy Stranger) (1998,  Unrated)
Gadjo dilo (Crazy Stranger) 4.5 Stars
This is a fantastic film, but don't watch it if you are too sexually conservative. I watched it with my mom and ex-bf, and they were uncomfortable with parts of it, but I adore it. (T)
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21
Life Is Beautiful (La Vita è bella) (1998,  PG-13)
Life Is Beautiful (La Vita è bella) 4.5 Stars
This movie is really sad, but in an inspiring sort of way. It really is about seeing life in the best way possible.
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22
On Golden Pond (1981,  PG)
On Golden Pond 4.5 Stars
Best movie for both Jane and Henry Fonda. (T)
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23
The Subject Was Roses (1968,  Unrated)
The Subject Was Roses 4.5 Stars
This is a really good movie about family politics in a home where people talk past each other. (T)

When I saw the Lion in Winter, it reminded me a little of this movie because of the communication issues that were being addressed in that film, although it's a very different film.

I liked it enough to ask that it be added to the database, so that should tell you something. :-)
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24
Bang The Drum Slowly (1973,  PG)
Bang The Drum Slowly 4.5 Stars
This film is about friendship, death, and human dignity. It's sad, but beautiful too.
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25
Cyrano De Bergerac (1990,  PG)
Cyrano De Bergerac 4.5 Stars
This is a very romantic story, and Gerard Depardieu is brilliant, as he so often is.
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26
Hotel Rwanda (2005,  PG-13)
Hotel Rwanda 4.5 Stars
This movie is hard to watch, but it's a true story and the main character is so courageous and positive that I'd say it's a must see. (NT)
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27
The Red Violin (1998,  R)
The Red Violin 4.5 Stars
I really like the way this film shows the beautiful aspect of materialism relative to how art can affect people. It's really a lovely message and a well done film. (NT)
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28
Amistad (1997,  R)
Amistad 4.5 Stars
This is just a remarkable story and I believe it's true.
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29
Tess (1980,  PG)
Tess 4.5 Stars
This is a sad movie, but it's so well crafted. Fantastic acting as well.
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30
Ba wang bie ji (Farewell My Concubine) (1993,  R)
Ba wang bie ji (Farewell My Concubine) 4.5 Stars
This is another story that is sad, but is such a complex and evolved story. It's amazing how they pulled it off.
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31
Not One Less (Yi ge dou bu neng shao) (2000,  G)
Not One Less (Yi ge dou bu neng shao) 4.5 Stars
I love films like this about stubborn females overcoming obstacles. It's a good film. I was going to list the Story of Qiu Ju as well here, but it wasn't in the database. Both are Zhang Yimou fims. (NT)
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32
About a Boy (2002,  PG-13)
About a Boy 4.5 Stars
I haven't seen a lot of Hugh Grant films I liked, but this one is wonderful.
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33
Much Ado About Nothing (1993,  PG-13)
Much Ado About Nothing 4.5 Stars
I didn't expect to like this movie because it was my favorite Shakespeare play, but it's really well done. Just like I imagined it.
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34
Water (2005,  PG-13)
Water 4.5 Stars
This movie is so good and so sad. It's about being a widow in India at the time of Gandhi. It's really well done. (NT)
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35
Kramer vs. Kramer (1979,  PG)
Kramer vs. Kramer 4.5 Stars
One of Dustin Hoffman's best films.
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36
Cat Ballou (1965,  Unrated)
Cat Ballou 4.5 Stars
Really funny movie. Also, it's like Barbarella--you have to see Jane Fonda in this role to appreciate her later work.
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37
The Winslow Boy (1999,  G)
The Winslow Boy 4.5 Stars
Ah, Jeremy Northam again. This film is about justice and standing up for truth. (NT)
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38
Big Jake (1971,  PG-13)
Big Jake 4.0 Stars
I love how in this movie you have a western that integrates modern technology into the picture. It makes it more interesting than most westerns.
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39
Men in Black (1997,  PG-13)
Men in Black 4.0 Stars
This film is really funny. It's not all the time that I enjoy this style of film, but it was so well done. (NT)
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40
Rain Man (1988,  R)
Rain Man 4.0 Stars
Great movie. Best movie I have seen Tom Cruise in.
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41
The Importance of Being Earnest (2002,  PG)
The Importance of Being Earnest 4.0 Stars
Really very funny. Based on a story by Oscar Wilde. (NT)
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42
Tootsie (1982,  PG)
Tootsie 4.0 Stars
Funny film.
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43
An Ideal Husband (1999,  PG-13)
An Ideal Husband 4.0 Stars
Funny film. (NT)
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44
Coming to America (1988,  R)
Coming to America 4.0 Stars
Funny film. (T)
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45
The Untouchables (1987,  R)
The Untouchables 4.0 Stars
Very violent movie, but extremely well done.
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46
Dear Frankie (2005,  PG-13)
Dear Frankie 4.0 Stars
Excellent film, but I had to turn the subtitles on to understand the Scottish dialect. Haha (NT)
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47
The Mission (1986,  PG)
The Mission 4.0 Stars
Really well done movie and based on true story, I believe.
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48
Heavenly Creatures (1994,  R)
Heavenly Creatures 4.0 Stars
Creepy movie, but well done and based on true story. (T)