My Favorite Movies
Some of my favorite films.
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The Weather Man (2005, R)
A dark observational comedy about a flawed man. The message in this film is very clear: The American dream is dead. |
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Naked (1993, Unrated)
Excellent character study. Mike Leigh is the king of realism. |
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Trust (1990, R)
Movies like this inspire me to grab a videocamera, friends, write a script and make a film. It's such a simple tale of two people going nowhere in life. Great little movie. |
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Gattaca (1997, PG-13)
So many ideas pour out of this film when I watch it. I love every aspect of it (including Uma Thurman ;) |
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Lars and the Real Girl (2007, PG-13)
Great movie with compassionate characters and a story that is a little odd, but ultimately sweet. |
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Casablanca (1942, Unrated)
One of the greatest stories ever put on film. Period. I wish I could write a script like the Epstein brothers (and like Howard Koch). |
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North by Northwest (1959, Unrated)
This film has such a great balance of humor and suspense. One of my favorite Hitchcock films. |
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The Saddest Music in the World (2004, R)
Beautiful film that isn't for everyone. |
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Joe Versus the Volcano (1990, PG)
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The 39 Steps (1935) (1978, Unrated)
This is one of the most fun thrillers I've ever watched (so far). It's such an easy film to get into and once you're hooked by it you'll go with it until the end. Classic!!! |
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Punch-Drunk Love (2002, R)
Beautiful direction |
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Babe (1995, G)
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Babe: Pig in the City (1998, G)
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Bringing Out the Dead (1999, R)
Grim tale with great acting and direction. |
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Cinderella Man (2005, PG-13)
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The Truman Show (1998, PG)
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Zodiac (2007, R)
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Little Children (2006, R)
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Horton Hears a Who! (2008, G)
One of the best animated films of 2008!!! |
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Apollo 13 (1995, PG)
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Jaws (1975, PG)
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Wonder Boys (2000, R)
Great midnight movie when it's snowing at night. |
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Cop Land (1997, R)
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Jesus' Son (1999, R)
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Breaking the Waves (1996, R)
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005, PG)
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Matchstick Men (2003, PG-13)
Very different and funny with great performances from Nicolas Cage and Alison Lohman. |
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Shattered Glass (2003, PG-13)
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The Paper (1994, R)
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Leaving Las Vegas (1995, R)
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Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005, R)
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The Salton Sea (2002, R)
Complex neo-noir with an ending that left me smiling. |
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The Departed (2006, R)
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Secrets and Lies (1996, R)
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Barton Fink (1991, R)
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Adaptation (2002, R)
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Stranger Than Fiction (2006, PG-13)
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Deconstructing Harry (1997, R)
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Dinner Rush (2001, R)
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12 Monkeys (1995, R)
Terry Gilliam is a god. One of his greats. |
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McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971, R)
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Twister (1996, PG-13)
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Dedication (2007, R)
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007, R)
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Vera Drake (2004, R)
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Career Girls (1997, R)
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3:10 to Yuma (2007) (2007, R)
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To Die For (1995, R)
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Rocket Science (2007, R)
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Thumbsucker (2005, R)
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Ghost World (2001, R)
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Tape (2001, R)
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Fay Grim (2006, R)
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Road to Perdition (2002, R)
Very slow paced, but gosh it's beautiful to look at. Great cinematography, story, acting and direction. One of the best films of 2003 |
