Originally posted by no1marauderYou'd think old age would make you wiser but no, stupidity seems to grow on you like a fungus! Citizen Kane is a VERY fun movie. The most popular choice here seems to be Pulp Fiction, but no one seems to recall that it was Citizen Kane that originally began juggling its timeline. Not only that, it contains what I think is the greatest shot in all of cinema: Orson Welles (who plays Kane) walking down the hallway that contains two mirrors on both sides of him, showing us about a dozen reflections of him "through the wall". And I'm not sure if any of you read Roger Ebert's columns, but he recently held a screening of Citizen Kane where they have found some new hidden secrets in the movie, such as how Welles moved furniture around to make room for his shots and what-not. Maybe if you laid off the porno flicks and actually watched some real movies you'd appreciate true art when you see it! 😛
Your first sentence is moronic: Yes, I thought it was the greatest movie of alltime BEFORE those lists came out, why do you think the critics put it so highly and Citizen Kane while a really innovative film in many technical aspects is actually rather boring. You "deliberately restricted my list to movies relatively well-known": who are these movies not well-known to besides adolescent stoners!
Originally posted by seraphimvultureWell, if we're going pre-1970 movies (Citizen Kane style), what about M?
You'd think old age would make you wiser but no, stupidity seems to grow on you like a fungus! Citizen Kane is a VERY fun movie. The most popular choice here seems to be Pulp Fiction, but no one seems to recall that it was Citizen Kane that originally began juggling its timeline. Not only that, it contains what I think is the greatest shot in all of ...[text shortened]... orno flicks and actually watched some real movies you'd appreciate true art when you see it! 😛
Better than CK, for sure.
Originally posted by seraphimvultureObviously your reading skills are about at the same abysmally low level as your chess skills; I said the movie was "technically innovative" (buy a dictionary with some of the disaster aid money that's being thrown you Red state, white trash losers). How the furniture got moved around might be interesting for would be interior decorators, but isn't much of a "plot driving device" if they taught you that in film school. And if you want to see true art, I suggest you look at my demolishing of you in our last game; that's a Van Gogh!
You'd think old age would make you wiser but no, stupidity seems to grow on you like a fungus! Citizen Kane is a VERY fun movie. The most popular choice here seems to be Pulp Fiction, but no one seems to recall that it was Citizen Kane that originally began juggling its timeline. Not only that, it contains what I think is the greatest shot in all of ...[text shortened]... orno flicks and actually watched some real movies you'd appreciate true art when you see it! 😛
Originally posted by no1maraudermy first sentence consists of the word 'Casablanca' and a question mark. how is this moronic? i'll be charitable and assume you meant my second sentence, in which i acknowledge Casblanca is an excellent movie but question if it is the greatest ever. Again, how is this moronic?
Your first sentence is moronic: Yes, I thought it was the greatest movie of alltime BEFORE those lists came out, why do you think the critics put it so highly and Citizen Kane while a really innovative film in many technical aspects is actually rather boring. You "deliberately restricted my list to movies relatively well-known": who are these movies not well-known to besides adolescent stoners!
Great British Films:
Mike Leighs -- Life is Sweet
Saturday Night Sunday Morning
Love on the Dole
Kes
A Kind of Loving
Boys from the Blackstuff ( ok, this wasn't a film but it was a great portrayal of northern life under the Thatcher regime )
One Summer ( anyone remember this film about 2 scallies from liverpool called Billy and Icky who run away to Wales...they are befriended by Kidder...)
Originally posted by dfm65Read the whole post, not just one word and you might (MIGHT) be able to figure it out!
my first sentence consists of the word 'Casablanca' and a question mark. how is this moronic? i'll be charitable and assume you meant my second sentence, in which i acknowledge Casblanca is an excellent movie but question if it is the greatest ever. Again, how is this moronic?
Originally posted by no1marauder*sigh* Yet once again, you seem to have missed how much fun the movie is. It tells a trully wonderful and heart-breaking story and it is done by maybe the only true prodigy genius in all of cinema. You probably can't even name 100 movies that you enjoyed because you're so damn critical of everything. And let's check our record here... 2 clan wins against you, one draw, one loss that was clearly won but a mouse slip ruined it for me, and one loss to you where I obviously had the sun in my eyes! Hmph, not bad if I do say so myself! 😉
Obviously your reading skills are about at the same abysmally low level as your chess skills; I said the movie was "technically innovative" (buy a dictionary with some of the disaster aid money that's being thrown you Red state, white trash losers). How the furniture got moved around might be interesting for would be interior decorators, bu ...[text shortened]... see true art, I suggest you look at my demolishing of you in our last game; that's a Van Gogh!
Originally posted by seraphimvultureWhy you presumptous greenhorn: I've been watching these newfangled talkies even before I stormed the beach at Normandy! I've got a collection of over 100 great movies I've more than enjoyed (many of them have been mentioned in this thread) and that doesn't even include the porn!
*sigh* Yet once again, you seem to have missed how much fun the movie is. It tells a trully wonderful and heart-breaking story and it is done by maybe the only true prodigy genius in all of cinema. You probably can't even name 100 movies that you enjoyed because you're so damn critical of everything. And let's check our record here... 2 clan wins ...[text shortened]... ne loss to you where I obviously had the sun in my eyes! Hmph, not bad if I do say so myself! 😉
And your chess "knowledge" is obviously faulty if you think a game is won when you have a Queen against two Rooks; your suprise when I traded my Queen for your two Rooks obviously threw you into such a paroxysm of shock and panic that your subconscious said "I give up; this guy's too clever" and forced you to avoid further humiliation by making an immediate superblunder (in Freudian terms). And one of your "wins" was a simple endgame victory for me, but unfortunately, I starting having a heart seizure and while I was reaching for my medication, I accidentally hit my mouse in my near-death state allowing a victory for you. You should be ashamed of taking advantage of a sick old man!
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Originally posted by no1marauderlol You think I didn't forsee that Queen trade? I had been PLANNING for it for at least two or three moves!!! Incase you fail to recall, I had a definite chance of getting a pawn queened after I made the move I had INTENDED to make in the first place. Anyways though, your collection sounds pretty intriguing, please place me in your will for your DVD collection. This should only be a two or three week wait, right? 😛
Why you presumptous greenhorn: I've been watching these newfangled talkies even before I stormed the beach at Normandy! I've got a collection of over 100 great movies I've more than enjoyed (many of them have been mentioned in ...[text shortened]... you. You should be ashamed of taking advantage of a sick old man!
Originally posted by seraphimvulture
no1, I have seen pretty much every "classic" American film there is, and I can say that I really enjoyed Casablanca but that it's not one of my personal favorites. If I had to list the top ten most IMPORTANT films of all-time, it would be in the top 5 for god sakes, but just cause none of us are choosing the "safe answers" doesn't mean we're unsophisticated. (Ya jerk! 😉)
-Kev
I don't know why, but I come close to chafing whenever I hear the phrase "important films" and it's not in reference to a documentary or news story. Films are movies. Tell me how the importance of Casablanca is greater than the importance of Raising Arizona??? 😉
steely
Originally posted by steelydanBecause Casablanca was more inspirational to a generation of filmmakers (mostly screenwriters, since it's known as the greatest screenplay ever!). Raising Arizona was a good movie but not near as "important" (would you prefer the word inspirational?) as Casablanca or Citizen Kane.
I don't know why, but I come close to chafing whenever I hear the phrase "important films" and it's not in reference to a documentary or news story. Films are movies. Tell me how the importance of Casablanca is greater than the importance of Raising Arizona??? 😉
steely
that's the answer I was looking for!! I'm in total agreement. Yes, there are movies that hit at the right time to inspire a generation of filmmakers....or change the course of filmmaking. Casablanca is one, Citizen Kane another, yes. For that matter, I'd venture to say that Psycho (or even the whole Hitchcock oeuvre) was one, too. Hell, go way back and site THE GENERAL with Buster Keaton...and, of course, some Chaplin.
best,
Steely
What strikes me as strange is that 2Bit has probably contributed more to this thread than anybody, but while belittling everybody elses top 10, he fails to meet the basic requirement of posting in this thread, ie: the posting of his own top ten.
Come on 2Bit, get it together and post the Uber Top Ten list. Or are you too afraid that we'll make a mockery of your list of B&W 'classics', or as they were known in your day, new releases.
We have a saying in Irish, which I don't know, but the english translation is 'The best hurler always sits on the ditch'. Come on 2Bit, get out your hurley, or as I've heard some american's describe them 'like, these big spoons', and get in the firing line.
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Originally posted by steelydanOf COURSE you list Psycho! lol Many people will always remember Janet Leigh from that movie, but she has had so many wonderful roles in so many movies. She might honestly be my favorite actress of all-time. And Hitchcock... well, it's Hitchcock! lol
that's the answer I was looking for!! I'm in total agreement. Yes, there are movies that hit at the right time to inspire a generation of filmmakers....or change the course of filmmaking. Casablanca is one, Citizen Kane another, yes. For that matter, I'd venture to say that Psycho (or even the whole Hitchcock oeuvre) was one, too. Hell, go way back and site THE GENERAL with Buster Keaton...and, of course, some Chaplin.
best,
Steely
Originally posted by RagnorakActually, I can't quote a top ten because everytime I think of one somebody mentions a movie that I'd have to include. It would be easier if it was broken down into categories as well: is Airplane! a top 10 movie? It's certainly one of the funniest. After Casablanca, Dr. Strangelove and Pulp Fiction I have a real problem with ID'ing movies as "top 10"; you'd have to tell me top10 in what: my enjoyment of them? Their importance? What?
What strikes me as strange is that 2Bit has probably contributed more to this thread than anybody, but while belittling everybody elses top 10, he fails to meet the basic requirement of posting in this thread, ie: the posting of his own top ten.
Come on 2Bit, get it together and post the Uber Top Ten list. Or are you too afraid that we'll make a mocker ...[text shortened]... rd some american's describe them 'like, these big spoons', and get in the firing line.
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