I will definitely think of my top ten list over the weekend, but it's very hard to do. I just wanted to write that I am very excited to announce:
There is a new Leisure Larry game coming out for Xbox and PS2 next year. hahahaha Only Brendan, Andy and I might appreciate this kind of news. It's being developed by a group within the Sierra company, but I bet Al Lowe doesn't have much to do with it, so it could potentially be a bad game. Anyway there's a small trailer on videogames.com - Leisure Suit Larry Magna Cum Laude.
Alright, I swear I will write more in a little bit....cya
Oct 29, 2003
Oct 27, 2003
Hmm, favorite movies? I hadn't really thought of it til now... Let's see...
Horror - The Ring
This movie really got me back into the whole horror thing. For most scary movies, you can only watch it once, and then the thrill is over. But this one is worth seeing over and over again for the burn effect. I can't decide which one I like more, the Japanese version or the American one. Both tell the story in a different way.
Comedy - Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Yeah, you heard me right. There is no reason. Oddly enough I don't have it yet. But the honorable mention also goes to a Kevin Smith film; Chasing Amy. Comic books, lesbians... Yeah... Uh. I mean.... Next category!
Foreign - The Killer/Hardboiled
Best action ever. This was when Chow Yun Fat and John Woo made good films. Before they tried to cross over. I had high hopes for both of them, but nothing has compared to the movies they made in Hong Kong. Face/Off does come close though.
Action - The Rock/Bad Boys
I believe The Rock was the first video I bought on VHS. What kid didn't like the explosions and action? Add an awesome musical score, and you have a hit. And Bad Boys... I got hooked after seeing it at Steve's house that one day. Man, those were the days. Again, action and explosions, with the comedy. Everyone wins.
Drama - Insomnia
One of my new favorites. Again, it just is. Al Pachino is awesome in whatever role he's in, be it a devil, or a detective. He's got a powerful presence on screen. A tale of a fallen hero and his redemption. Awesome.
Animated - The Lion King
Damn straight. It's probably because I just saw it this weekend, but the songs on there are timeless :) If you want to get away from Disney, Final Fantasy gets an honorable mention. I don't know why people hated it so much... The animation was skillfully done, even to this day. The story was a little weak, but hey, it's final fantasy. The public didn't really have the right mindset when watching it.
If you notice, all of these have been made recently. I think it's because I didn't see enough movies when I was a kid, and I'm just learning about the goodness that's out there. Older movies don't quite appeal to me for some reason. It's probably the trendy side of me though. For example, in my senior year of high school, we watched Casablanca. It's a classic, but I had never seen it. I was looking forward to boring black and white junk... But then I actually watched it. And it was good. I figure if I get exposed to more of those old films I'd enjoy them. Oh yeah, 12 Angry Men get a mention here too... Had to see it in a college philosophy class. It was really impressive in a philosophical type of way... hehehe
Feedback on Brendan's picks.
Some good ones in there, really. Swingers and Rounders would have made my list, but I wanted to be "original." Requiem for a Dream did what it was supposed to do, disturb me. I agree, I felt something for each of the characters and it was hard to watch them fall the way they did. I'm not doing crack anytime soon that's for sure. Indiana Jones also gets a nod. Actually, if I had to rank them, I'd go Last Crusade, TOD, and then RotLA. I just really disliked the evil character in Raiders. That and the whole face melting thing traumatized me as a kid.
Now for something completely different
Disgaea. It's sucking the life away from me. RPG + Anime = Fun. The offbeat japanese humor fits perfectly with the feeling of the game. Atlus, the publishers have now become my favorite group. This is how the PS2 should have been used... I still don't understand why they don't just keep the japanese audio track for those that want it. I don't think I'll ever get used to the dubbing. It's always so terrible! I saw on one of my anime's the making of dubs... This chick was so proud to be doing 10 different voices. But she sounds the same, with a really stupid voice for each one.
That's enough ranting. I want to post more later, but I have this stupid Human Resources class I have to study for. I will also know if I get the job this week. The interview went well, and none of the questions were too hard. In this job I actually get to use some business knowledge! I have to manage costs and forecast... I really do want it.
Horror - The Ring
This movie really got me back into the whole horror thing. For most scary movies, you can only watch it once, and then the thrill is over. But this one is worth seeing over and over again for the burn effect. I can't decide which one I like more, the Japanese version or the American one. Both tell the story in a different way.
Comedy - Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Yeah, you heard me right. There is no reason. Oddly enough I don't have it yet. But the honorable mention also goes to a Kevin Smith film; Chasing Amy. Comic books, lesbians... Yeah... Uh. I mean.... Next category!
Foreign - The Killer/Hardboiled
Best action ever. This was when Chow Yun Fat and John Woo made good films. Before they tried to cross over. I had high hopes for both of them, but nothing has compared to the movies they made in Hong Kong. Face/Off does come close though.
Action - The Rock/Bad Boys
I believe The Rock was the first video I bought on VHS. What kid didn't like the explosions and action? Add an awesome musical score, and you have a hit. And Bad Boys... I got hooked after seeing it at Steve's house that one day. Man, those were the days. Again, action and explosions, with the comedy. Everyone wins.
Drama - Insomnia
One of my new favorites. Again, it just is. Al Pachino is awesome in whatever role he's in, be it a devil, or a detective. He's got a powerful presence on screen. A tale of a fallen hero and his redemption. Awesome.
Animated - The Lion King
Damn straight. It's probably because I just saw it this weekend, but the songs on there are timeless :) If you want to get away from Disney, Final Fantasy gets an honorable mention. I don't know why people hated it so much... The animation was skillfully done, even to this day. The story was a little weak, but hey, it's final fantasy. The public didn't really have the right mindset when watching it.
If you notice, all of these have been made recently. I think it's because I didn't see enough movies when I was a kid, and I'm just learning about the goodness that's out there. Older movies don't quite appeal to me for some reason. It's probably the trendy side of me though. For example, in my senior year of high school, we watched Casablanca. It's a classic, but I had never seen it. I was looking forward to boring black and white junk... But then I actually watched it. And it was good. I figure if I get exposed to more of those old films I'd enjoy them. Oh yeah, 12 Angry Men get a mention here too... Had to see it in a college philosophy class. It was really impressive in a philosophical type of way... hehehe
Feedback on Brendan's picks.
Some good ones in there, really. Swingers and Rounders would have made my list, but I wanted to be "original." Requiem for a Dream did what it was supposed to do, disturb me. I agree, I felt something for each of the characters and it was hard to watch them fall the way they did. I'm not doing crack anytime soon that's for sure. Indiana Jones also gets a nod. Actually, if I had to rank them, I'd go Last Crusade, TOD, and then RotLA. I just really disliked the evil character in Raiders. That and the whole face melting thing traumatized me as a kid.
Now for something completely different
Disgaea. It's sucking the life away from me. RPG + Anime = Fun. The offbeat japanese humor fits perfectly with the feeling of the game. Atlus, the publishers have now become my favorite group. This is how the PS2 should have been used... I still don't understand why they don't just keep the japanese audio track for those that want it. I don't think I'll ever get used to the dubbing. It's always so terrible! I saw on one of my anime's the making of dubs... This chick was so proud to be doing 10 different voices. But she sounds the same, with a really stupid voice for each one.
That's enough ranting. I want to post more later, but I have this stupid Human Resources class I have to study for. I will also know if I get the job this week. The interview went well, and none of the questions were too hard. In this job I actually get to use some business knowledge! I have to manage costs and forecast... I really do want it.
Okay after a long discussion with the Chexican, I'm not exactly sure of my top ten films are. Derek did mention a few that I totally forgot about. I guess you can make the case of, "How can you forget your favorite film?" Easy. There are so many films you like soemtimes you just might let one slip through the cracks. Either way I think I have had some time to compile a list that suits my tastes and hopefully I won't leave any of my most favorite out. So in no particular order since it is almost impossble to rank your top ten (if you can more power to you...I don't see how you can do it.) here is my list of my all time faves. Let the flame wars begin. (No Derek don't get all hyped up and happy...flame wars are like going into any video game forum and saying, "Final Fantasy VII is absolute horseshit!" Before you know it...five trillion fans who would fuck Aeris even though she is a cartoon will respond and tell you that you suck and Cloud rules. By the way, if I post this without a complete listing it's because I'm at school and I got class soon...
Swingers (1996)
I will not go into this film. Everyone on this blog knows exactly why we all enjoy it so much. Whether it be Trent Walker, Mikey Peters, Sue, Charles or Goofy...this film will be hard to boot off the list. I know all of you are thinking of your favorite scene...but how do you choose?
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
If you have never seen this film I don't understand how you can say you like films in general. Paul Newman and Robert Redford are at their best and together they form a duo that WILL NEVER be outmatched in my mind. Although I guess Aston and Sean came pretty close...cough cough. I showed Bryant and he bought it. I showed Jon and he was thinking of buying it. Either way if you are reading this blog and have never seen this...I suggest you check this out. For the acting, cinematography, directing, ambience and editing are absolutely perfect.
Rounders (1998)
Geez. What a fucking suprise. This film launched me playing poker live. Now poker is potentially a habit for me. I need to play. I want to play. I want to be Mike. This film didn't get enough credit. It could have been cheesy and stupid, but it was shot well and KGB is the best villian ever in a film. Again like Swingers...no need to go into this one.
Maverick (1994)
This film has it all. Twists, turns, good acting, comedy, awesome story, drama, and poker. Mel Gibson plays the perfect Maverick and the first time I saw this it immediately became one of my favorites. This is one that slipped off the radar until Derek brought it up. I feel ashamed now and I had to watch it just to forgive myself. Another film that shows that poker pays off.
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
This should suprise no one...but should suprise everyone if that makes any sense. Besides Audrey as Holly Golightly, this is one of my favorite classics. The story is a little fake sometimes, but which classic film isn't? The acting is a little "theatre-esque", but I love it. Audrey as a socialite was the perfect casting and this is what made me fall for Audrey in the first place. I will say that most of you will not like this film, but this is a film you should at least give a chance even if the most you will get out of it is respect Hepburn at her greatest...from her singing the song, "Moon River" to her acting at the party she has thrown...absolutely mesmorizing.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
It would be cheating if you can list trilogies so I decided to choose one out of the bunch. This one has to be my favorite not only because it got back to the Raiders type of story (as opposed to the darker Doom) but Sean Connery is fucking awesome. Who can forget when he shoots out the back of the plane? Or when he is suprised when Indy kills someone? The dynamic is awesome and I know I said that Newman and Redford can't be touched, but this duo sure did come close...if only they were around from beginning of the film to the end. Spielberg needs to get back to this type of film...Indy 4 better not be a film about social injustices or star that stupid Sixth Sense bitch who is too old now to be cute...
Requiem for a Dream (2000)
Darren Aronofsky is so fucking dope it's not fair. Experiemental but highly narrative this film is one that I can watch over and over and over. Depressing yet satisfying. All the characters make you feel for them and all of them make you wish you were never in their shoes. When I showed all you guys this film I'm glad you were speechless at the end because I was too when I first saw it. Now I can appreciate the subtletees of Aronofsky's vision as well as feel happy that I ain't fucked up like those four characters.
Casablanca (1942)
This one will probably have surprised you. This one took a long time to think about, but when it got down to it...I watch it at least once every two weeks. I watch it because Humphrey Bogart plays the ultimate good guy. In fact everyone in this film is "good" which is why I think it is so popular to begin with. Here you have Nazi's and then you have a cast of 5 good people that convince you that they are in fact really on the good side of things. The music is awesome from, "Knock on Wood" to "Time Goes By" and the acting is top notch. This one is kind of wierd since you would think that the farther back you go the more theatre you see in acting, but this one plays awfully well and isn't over exaggerated. Bottom line I can't believe I had to wait 22 years to see this film for the first time.
Shit...time to go now...Hopefully I can finish this up later tonight. I know opinionated blogs are boring, but I enjoyed typing this all out and sticking it down on paper. Makes me feel like some things in my life are in order. Not that my shit is tangled up anyway. I live at home. How hard can my life really be?
There are two terrorists sitting next to me and they smell like shit. I hope of on them lights himself on fire to protest how people make fun of how they talk. Even better I think they are gay. Sand people make me laugh.
Swingers (1996)
I will not go into this film. Everyone on this blog knows exactly why we all enjoy it so much. Whether it be Trent Walker, Mikey Peters, Sue, Charles or Goofy...this film will be hard to boot off the list. I know all of you are thinking of your favorite scene...but how do you choose?
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
If you have never seen this film I don't understand how you can say you like films in general. Paul Newman and Robert Redford are at their best and together they form a duo that WILL NEVER be outmatched in my mind. Although I guess Aston and Sean came pretty close...cough cough. I showed Bryant and he bought it. I showed Jon and he was thinking of buying it. Either way if you are reading this blog and have never seen this...I suggest you check this out. For the acting, cinematography, directing, ambience and editing are absolutely perfect.
Rounders (1998)
Geez. What a fucking suprise. This film launched me playing poker live. Now poker is potentially a habit for me. I need to play. I want to play. I want to be Mike. This film didn't get enough credit. It could have been cheesy and stupid, but it was shot well and KGB is the best villian ever in a film. Again like Swingers...no need to go into this one.
Maverick (1994)
This film has it all. Twists, turns, good acting, comedy, awesome story, drama, and poker. Mel Gibson plays the perfect Maverick and the first time I saw this it immediately became one of my favorites. This is one that slipped off the radar until Derek brought it up. I feel ashamed now and I had to watch it just to forgive myself. Another film that shows that poker pays off.
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
This should suprise no one...but should suprise everyone if that makes any sense. Besides Audrey as Holly Golightly, this is one of my favorite classics. The story is a little fake sometimes, but which classic film isn't? The acting is a little "theatre-esque", but I love it. Audrey as a socialite was the perfect casting and this is what made me fall for Audrey in the first place. I will say that most of you will not like this film, but this is a film you should at least give a chance even if the most you will get out of it is respect Hepburn at her greatest...from her singing the song, "Moon River" to her acting at the party she has thrown...absolutely mesmorizing.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
It would be cheating if you can list trilogies so I decided to choose one out of the bunch. This one has to be my favorite not only because it got back to the Raiders type of story (as opposed to the darker Doom) but Sean Connery is fucking awesome. Who can forget when he shoots out the back of the plane? Or when he is suprised when Indy kills someone? The dynamic is awesome and I know I said that Newman and Redford can't be touched, but this duo sure did come close...if only they were around from beginning of the film to the end. Spielberg needs to get back to this type of film...Indy 4 better not be a film about social injustices or star that stupid Sixth Sense bitch who is too old now to be cute...
Requiem for a Dream (2000)
Darren Aronofsky is so fucking dope it's not fair. Experiemental but highly narrative this film is one that I can watch over and over and over. Depressing yet satisfying. All the characters make you feel for them and all of them make you wish you were never in their shoes. When I showed all you guys this film I'm glad you were speechless at the end because I was too when I first saw it. Now I can appreciate the subtletees of Aronofsky's vision as well as feel happy that I ain't fucked up like those four characters.
Casablanca (1942)
This one will probably have surprised you. This one took a long time to think about, but when it got down to it...I watch it at least once every two weeks. I watch it because Humphrey Bogart plays the ultimate good guy. In fact everyone in this film is "good" which is why I think it is so popular to begin with. Here you have Nazi's and then you have a cast of 5 good people that convince you that they are in fact really on the good side of things. The music is awesome from, "Knock on Wood" to "Time Goes By" and the acting is top notch. This one is kind of wierd since you would think that the farther back you go the more theatre you see in acting, but this one plays awfully well and isn't over exaggerated. Bottom line I can't believe I had to wait 22 years to see this film for the first time.
Shit...time to go now...Hopefully I can finish this up later tonight. I know opinionated blogs are boring, but I enjoyed typing this all out and sticking it down on paper. Makes me feel like some things in my life are in order. Not that my shit is tangled up anyway. I live at home. How hard can my life really be?
There are two terrorists sitting next to me and they smell like shit. I hope of on them lights himself on fire to protest how people make fun of how they talk. Even better I think they are gay. Sand people make me laugh.
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