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September 19, 2001 Guller Illés (gilles@galamb.net) submitted the following:
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September 17, 2001 Film Junkie (celluloidd@hotmail.com) submitted the following: In
Mark's review of "Taxi Driver," he complains about how DeNiro wasn't sited as
one of the top 20 stars. In order to be eligible for that list, the actor needed
to have made their debut before 1950. DeNiro didn't make his debut until the late
60's. You may have already known, but I'm letting you know just in case. Thanks
for pointing that out, because we both couldn't understand how he had been overlooked.
AFI really needs to update it criteria to include actors who make there debut
in the sixties and even the seventies for that matter. (AC 12/10/01)
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September 16, 2001 Marijn Jansen (M.D.Jansen@kub.nl) submitted the following: Hi
there, great site for people that are still developing their own taste in movies.
I learned there are many more "must sees" by visiting your site. One thing though...
In the quiz you might want to consider to rename the movie stills by giving them
names that have less to do with the actual name of the movie That's
great to here that you've discovered some "must sees" by searching the
various lists. This is the very reason I spent many hours putting this non-profit
site together. With regard to renaming the stills on the movie still trivia I
have to agree, but I'm too busy lately. (AC 12/10/01)
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September 16, 2001 Film Junkie (celluloidd@hotmail.com) submitted the following: I've
arranged my own top 10 best films of the 90's. E-mail me with your thoughts on
it: 1)
Pulp Fiction (1994) dir. Quentin Tarantino Perhaps the most explosive film ever
to come out of cinema. It’s wildly entertaining, and beautifully crafted. Although
it’s nothing more than an offensive piece of thrash, I’ve never seen anything
more captivating, fun, and downright cool.
2) Magnolia (1999) dir. Paul Thomas Anderson One of the most powerful films ever
made, Paul Thomas Anderson’s operatic follow-up to his excellent Boogie Nights
is truly outstanding in every aspect. It is melodramatic to be sure, but not in
the typical Hollywood sense. This is a mind-blowing masterwork that deserves to
be remembered for centuries.
3) Miller’s Crossing (1990) dir. Joel Coen Perhaps the Coen Brother’s best film,
Miller’s Crossing is a stylish gangster film like no other. It’s visually beautiful,
and filled with great dialogue, performances, and noirish plot twists. An underrated
masterwork. 4)
Goodfellas (1990) dir. Martin Scorsese Martin Scorsese continues to prove that
he is the greatest living filmmaker. With Goodfellas, he claims he doesn’t try
to glamorize the Mafia, but tell a story. The plot twists that decorate the film
are unpredictable, funny, and violent, making for an amazing cinematic experience
that’s hard to turn away from. 5)
Boogie Nights (1997) dir. Paul Thomas Anderson Paul Thomas Anderson’s second film,
which tells several interlocking stories surrounding the porn industry from the
70’s to the 80’s. An amazing ensemble cast performs flawlessly, and Anderson’s
direction, camerawork, and soundtrack with music from the era help to recreate
the time period. 6)
Barton Fink (1991) dir. Joel Coen Another Coen Brother’s masterpiece. John Turturro
and John Goodman are excellent in this bizarre tale of a playright turned Hollywood
screenwriter, who makes friends with a rather strange man next door. The real
star of the show, however, is the Coen Brothers, with their highly innovative
directorial tactics. 7)
Fargo (1996) dir. Joel Coen It’s surprising that this independently produced little
film got so much attention and made the Coens into celebrities. Fargo is the blackest
of comedies a violent tale of insignificant people in the middle of nowhere.
8) The Shawshank Redemption (1994) dir. Frank Darabont An inspiring prison drama
that resembles the prison films of the 60’s, with top rate performances by Morgan
Freeman, Tim Robbins, and the rest of the cast. It isn’t a perfect film, but it
definitely has it’s moments. 9)
Clerks (1994) dir. Kevin Smith Kevin Smith’s film debut is the little indie that
could, a cheap, black and white comedy with weak acting, and an awful soundtrack.
It, however, boasts an ingenious script with a highly original storyline, great
jokes, and some thought-provoking philosophies. 10)
The Usual Suspects (1995) dir. Bryan Singer A noirish thriller with a pace that
never lets up. This is the kind of film that is so damn entertaining that it can
be experienced countless times. The terrific double-whammy at the end certainly
doesn’t hurt either. Film
Junkie....this is an excellent list of the top ten films of the nineties. You've
highlighted several that I would probably include on my list as well. No arguements
here. (AC 12/10/01)
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September 12, 2001 Duncan (flightoftheturtles@yahoo.com) submitted the following: OK,
let me say first that I respect you guys for putting Full Metal Jacket on both
of your lists, most lists don't even have it. But what you do lack is American
History X, one of the best movies that I have ever seen, it is an extremely good
eye opener and a great story, how could you miss it? Hello
Duncan...thanks for the suggestion. While I think Edward Norton was awesome in
American History X (deserving of an Academy Award), for some reason the movie
just didn't seem to flow right for me. (AC 12/10/01)
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September 10, 2001 Heather (hfeazel@hotmail.com) submitted the following: I
NEED HELP FIND PICS FROM THE MOVIE GREESE 2 CAN U HELP ME PLEASE Your
best bet is probrobly one of the following; yahoo.com,
google.com, or IMDB.com.
(AC 12/10/01)
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September 10, 2001 mark peavy (peavedelic@yahoo.com) submitted the following: Interesting
list, many of which would find their way on my top 100 if I took the time to consider
it. About the time I was thinking "Where's Central Station?" there it was. Absent
are some contemporary Asian and Middle Eastern works worth a viewing, such as
The Color of Paradise and Eat, Drink, Man, Woman also absent are Breaking the
Waves and Last Tango in Paris. I'm sure I'll think of more, but overall, I'm in
close agreement.
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September 8, 2001 cindy (buffy806@msn.com) submitted the following: hi
i think king really did do a great job in the 2 shining woman in tub much more
scary.and danny s tony was better then him talkin with his fingers Comparing
Kubrick's direction to Kings is like comparing The Rolling Stones to New
Kids on The Block. (AC 12/10/01)
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September 7, 2001 Brandon Wahl (filmprodigy182@yahoo.com) submitted the following:
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September 7, 2001 Anthony (dr_image) submitted the following: I
was looking at the votes for the best directors and I was quite upset that only
four people voted for Robert Zemicks. Ok I know like everybody is band wagon for
kubrick or spielberg(not to take anything away from them they are incredible)
but Zemicks has to be up there with them. Anytime Zemicks makes a movie it is
a hit. (All back to the futures, contact, forest gump, cast away, what lies beneath,)
Also he is very versatile he can do sci-fi, horror, drama, he is very talented
there for he deserves more than four votes. Anthony...I
am surprised as well, considering the success he has had with almost every film
he's directed. He has an amazing talent for story telling. (AC 12/10/01)
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September 7, 2001 Ryan Lewis (benedictus9@yahoo.com) submitted the following:
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August 30, 2001 (nsadot@caramail.com) submitted the following: What
about Reservoir Dogs? Usual Suspects? Heat? And Jarmush's movies? And Easy Rider?
And Paris Texas? OK I know... so many... But, Dark Crystal?!?!?! Thanks
for the suggestion... I need to watch Paris Texas again (I saw it when I was about
ten years old). Heat was one of the biggest disappointments of recent memory (so
much talent, yet such a detached and shitty story). My brother has a Jarmush film
in his top 100, Strangers
in Paradise. The reason I included Dark Crystal on
my list was because of it's impact on me as a child and because of its incredible
originality and imagination. (AC 12/10/01)
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August 28, 2001 james (ohmeohmy88@yahoo.com) submitted the following: Aaron
Solid list! I would watch anyting you recommended. Thanks
very much. (AC 12/10/01)
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August 26, 2001 Priscilla (Angel0828@prodigy.net) submitted the following:
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August 25, 2001 mr. sonic (n/a) submitted the following:
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aaron bc and mark emcee: a little list of wonderful films i've most recently seen:
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about my mother (hack-work)
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August 23, 2001 mike (citizenx25@hotmail.com) submitted the following:
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August 21, 2001 Liam Ó Murchú (liam560@hotmail.com) submitted the following:
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Liam...A film on your list that I had not heard of is Scum (1980). For
those who are interested as well, it was directed by Alan Clarke, and it centers
around a British reform school. (AC 12/11/01)
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August 18, 2001 Kirsten (KirstenStroz@aol.com) submitted the following:
Hi,
Quick Question....when Bud makes the call that Gekko "Loves Blue Star" what is
the code word he uses in that quote? It's been bugging me all night. Thanks, Kirsten.
Hey
Kirsten...Wall Street is one of my all time favorites,
but I can't recall the code word he uses. Perhaps it's "blue horseshoe"?
(AC 12/10/01)
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August 18, 2001 Dung Nguyen (dn_hitman@hotmail.com) submitted the following:
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August 18, 2001 Sarah D. (nightash@yahoo.com) submitted the following:
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August 18, 2001 Andy Alvin (kickit@hotmail.com) submitted the following: The
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Andy...Several films on your list caught my attention and I will have add them
to my list of films to rent. Peeping Tom (1960)- Apparently, both the film audience
and critics were outraged when this film came out. Interiors (1978)- Woody Allens
nod to Ingmar Bergman. It's about a family tearing itself apart. Broken Blossoms
(1919)- D.W. Griffith directed this tale of a chinese boys unselfish love for
a cruelly mistreated white girl. (AC 12/11/01)
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August 17, 2001 Michael Jassal (msj_23Ahotmail.com) submitted the following:
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August 15, 2001 Albert (scobeesnack420) submitted the following: Ah
Aaron you need to watch a lot more classic movies your list shows you haven't
hit that stage yet see all the movies from 39 to 59 than do your list agin Hello
Albert...thanks for the suggestion and I agree that I need to view many more older
films, but old doesn't necessarily equal good. I think too many people hold on
to the past and are not open minded to different styles of modern film-making.
While there surely are some wonderful films which paved the way, let us not forget
that film is primarily a visual medium and we have certainly come along way. Another
gripe I have with many of the older films is that the acting is ridiculous (too
stage-like). (AC 8/27/01)
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August 15, 2001 Nick Heydeman (jnickh77@hotmail.com) submitted the following:
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August 13, 2001 Robert Rische (moviefan86@aol.com) submitted the following: How
can I edit my current list? We
would like to keep the list editing to a minimum, but if there are many changes
you feel you need to make, simply resubmit your list. (AC 12/10/01)
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August 12, 2001 Louis (stallion@aol.com) submitted the following: In
the movie "a river runs through it" there is a book that the father and son quote
together. I was wandering if you could tell me what that book is? Thank you very
Much. Hey
Louis...If and when I find out which book your speaking of I'll let you know.
(AC 8/27/01)
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August 12, 2001 Brian Kimble (georgei@hotmail.com) submitted the following:
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August 12, 2001 steve kubicki (N/A) submitted the following:
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August 11, 2001 Eric (letsgotopulp@hotmail.com) submitted the following: Guys,
I was wondering if either of you has seen "The Italian Job" starring Michael Caine.
I believe it came out in 1969. In my opinion, it has the greatest car chase ever
in a movie and if you have not seen it, I reccomend checking it out. -Eric Ahlport
Hey
Eric...neither one of us has seen The Italian Job. For those who are interested
in it, click here. (AC 8/27/01)
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August 10, 2001 Mahatmah Kane Jeeves (celluloidd@hotmail.com) submitted the following: Many
top 100 lists are alphabetical, and that's pretty easy to do, but how exactly
did you create this type of top 100? What process did you go through to decide
that a certain film would rank #57 on your list and another at #58? How did you
remember all of your favorite films? And how much time did it take you to compile
your list? Just curious. Hello
Mahatmah...I (Aaron) personally applied several criteria when I tried to determine
my top 100 movie list. #1- The film had the impact to change the way I view life
(it left a seed in my brain....stuck with me weeks and even years later). #2-
The film was original (not the same old hollywood formula). #3- The film was entertaining
(actual stood up to repeated viewings). Basically, like a jigsaw puzzle, I through
all of my favorite films on the table and tried to put a list together from there.
The process is actually quite fun, as you take a trip down memory lane. (AC 8/27/01) |
