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favorite movies?

- [Deleted user] said...
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- 15 Mar 2007, 22:08
favorite movies?

I had trouble narrowing the list to one, so here's my top-ten:

-The Royal Tenenbaums
-Fight Club
-The Princess Bride
-American Psycho
-Edward Scissorhands
-Rushmore
-Dazed and Confused
-Boogie Nights
-Snatch
-Dead Poets Society

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: I had trouble narrowing the list to one, so here's my top-ten: -The Royal Tenenbaums -Fight Club -The Princess Bride -American Psycho -Edward Scissorhands -Rushmore -Dazed and Confused -Boogie Nights -Snatch -Dead Poets Society[/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 17 Mar 2007, 23:35
ok, top 10:

Taxi Driver
Donnie Darko
GoodFellas
The Green Mile
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Pulp Fiction
Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas
Scarface
Ghost World
This is Spinal Tap

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: ok, top 10: Taxi Driver Donnie Darko GoodFellas The Green Mile The Nightmare Before Christmas Pulp Fiction Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas Scarface Ghost World This is Spinal Tap[/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 18 Mar 2007, 19:22
The only movie on that list I haven't seen is Scarface, but that's because I refuse to. I'm not nearly gangster enough to appreciate it. I own Ghost World, but I didn't really dig it the first time I watched it. Perhaps I should give it another chance!

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: The only movie on that list I haven't seen is Scarface, but that's because I refuse to. I'm not nearly gangster enough to appreciate it. I own Ghost World, but I didn't really dig it the first time I watched it. Perhaps I should give it another chance![/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 18 Mar 2007, 22:25
1) Life Aquatic
2) Nacho Libre
3) Oh Brother Where Art Thou
4) Pulp Fiction
5) The First Lord of the Rings movies
6) The Royal Tenenbaums

I also really really enjoy: clerks, envy, zoolander, slc punk, american graffiti, fight club, a clockwork orange, and lots of others. The Green Butchers, and lots of international films. Foreign shit.

ooh! Spinal tap is great. And sweet springsteen logo!

Eddie skizzor handz is a grand one too

p.s. younginator hast thou readeth "American Psycho"?

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: 1) Life Aquatic 2) Nacho Libre 3) Oh Brother Where Art Thou 4) Pulp Fiction 5) The First Lord of the Rings movies 6) The Royal Tenenbaums I also really really enjoy: clerks, envy, zoolander, slc punk, american graffiti, fight club, a clockwork orange, and lots of others. The Green Butchers, and lots of international films. Foreign shit. ooh! Spinal tap is great. And sweet springsteen logo! Eddie skizzor handz is a grand one too p.s. younginator hast thou readeth "American Psycho"?[/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 18 Mar 2007, 22:35
I have not read it, but I feel like I should. Is it madz good?

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: I have not read it, but I feel like I should. Is it madz good?[/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 18 Mar 2007, 22:55
it's my fave book of all time. if you try to read it, don't give up, it starts out tame and intentionally dry, and progressively gets more and more insane. It's a study in the decomposition of the human mind and morality, replete with grammatical decay unfolding along the books plotline (as in the writing gets more and more obtuse and fractured as the book's course carries on)

aka it's BADASS!

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: it's my fave book of all time. if you try to read it, don't give up, it starts out tame and intentionally dry, and progressively gets more and more insane. It's a study in the decomposition of the human mind and morality, replete with grammatical decay unfolding along the books plotline (as in the writing gets more and more obtuse and fractured as the book's course carries on) aka it's BADASS![/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 18 Mar 2007, 23:26
I will most definitely purchase it the next time I have doughz.

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: I will most definitely purchase it the next time I have doughz.[/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 18 Mar 2007, 23:30
The Fellowship of the Ring is, by far and large, the superior Lord of the Rings movie. As much as I love the trilogy, I thought "Return of the King" wasn't as good as its precursors. I know I've basically isolated myself by saying that and that there's a good chance I'll be tarred'n'feathered by Peter Jackson's fanboys. Maybe I should read the books, maybe not. That reminds me of Clerks II (which I watched for the first time last night and loved! My friends thought it was one of the worst movies they've ever seen. Pity how comedy is wasted on the ignorant).

I almost put Pulp Fiction on my list, as it's nearly flawless. The only downside to that movie is Bruce Willis' storyline. I didn't like it, it bored me. However, I do hold Quentin Tarantino in the highest of regards.

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: The Fellowship of the Ring is, by far and large, the superior Lord of the Rings movie. As much as I love the trilogy, I thought "Return of the King" wasn't as good as its precursors. I know I've basically isolated myself by saying that and that there's a good chance I'll be tarred'n'feathered by Peter Jackson's fanboys. Maybe I should read the books, maybe not. That reminds me of Clerks II (which I watched for the first time last night and loved! My friends thought it was one of the worst movies they've ever seen. Pity how comedy is wasted on the ignorant). I almost put Pulp Fiction on my list, as it's nearly flawless. The only downside to that movie is Bruce Willis' storyline. I didn't like it, it bored me. However, I do hold Quentin Tarantino in the highest of regards.[/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 18 Mar 2007, 23:30
Jeez, I could talk about movies all day.

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: Jeez, I could talk about movies all day.[/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 19 Mar 2007, 00:49
hell yesh

Reservoir dogs is barely not as good as pulp fiction. The ear cutting off scene alone makes it a classic. Steeler's Wheel playing in the background, the psycho dude dancing. shit manz. that crqp is classy.

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: hell yesh Reservoir dogs is barely not as good as pulp fiction. The ear cutting off scene alone makes it a classic. Steeler's Wheel playing in the background, the psycho dude dancing. shit manz. that crqp is classy.[/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 19 Mar 2007, 00:53
That, quite possibly, may be my favorite movie scene. Ever. Either that or any scene in The Royal Tenenbaums. Gahd, I love that movie. Y'know, I love Wes Anderson in a sexual "I want a relationship with you" kind of way. And I'm not even gay. Go figure.

Speaking of Tarantino, though, do not watch Jackie Brown unless you already have. It gives the guy a bad name. Kill Bill is an entirely different story. That movie kicks all imaginable ass.

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: That, quite possibly, may be my favorite movie scene. Ever. Either that or any scene in The Royal Tenenbaums. Gahd, I love that movie. Y'know, I love Wes Anderson in a sexual "I want a relationship with you" kind of way. And I'm not even gay. Go figure. Speaking of Tarantino, though, do not watch Jackie Brown unless you already have. It gives the guy a bad name. Kill Bill is an entirely different story. That movie kicks all imaginable ass.[/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 19 Mar 2007, 01:26
hahahahahahaha that wes anderson part slew me to death.

I desperately desire to watch "natural born killers"

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: hahahahahahaha that wes anderson part slew me to death. I desperately desire to watch "natural born killers" [/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 2 Apr 2007, 18:09
Yo, here's my top 15:

1.Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959)

<<Spacing due to pure perfection of numba one>>

2.Psycho (1960)
3.A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
4.Rope (1948)
5.Week End (1967)
6.Vertigo (1958)
7.Touch of Evil (1958)
8.Une Femme est une femme (1961)
9.The Birds (1963)
10.Lost In Translation (2003)
11.Kids (1995)
12.À bout de souffle (1960)
13.Citizen Kane (1941)
14.Dont Look Back (1967)
15.Rear Window (1954)

Needless to say Hitchcock, Godard, and Welles rawk.

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: Yo, here's my top 15: 1.Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) <<Spacing due to pure perfection of numba one>> 2.Psycho (1960) 3.A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) 4.Rope (1948) 5.Week End (1967) 6.Vertigo (1958) 7.Touch of Evil (1958) 8.Une Femme est une femme (1961) 9.The Birds (1963) 10.Lost In Translation (2003) 11.Kids (1995) 12.À bout de souffle (1960) 13.Citizen Kane (1941) 14.Dont Look Back (1967) 15.Rear Window (1954) Needless to say Hitchcock, Godard, and Welles rawk. [/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 2 Apr 2007, 23:27
way oldschool! very nice!

I think I neglected to put lost in translation on mine, definitely a top ten movie for me. Also, Natural Born Killers has officially replaced nacho libre/life aquatic for my number one fave of all times.

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: way oldschool! very nice! I think I neglected to put lost in translation on mine, definitely a top ten movie for me. Also, Natural Born Killers has officially replaced nacho libre/life aquatic for my number one fave of all times.[/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 5 Apr 2007, 13:35
I'm glad you (and I hate what I'm about to say) "got" Natural Born Killers. The first time I watched it, I thought it was just some big experiment to see how much violence could be glorified in a single film. After watching it for a second time, I finally understood why Oliver Stone made it: to show HOW the media glorifies violence, not his film. Of course, he took his point as far as he could and for that, I totally respect his filmmaking. Plus, all of the different cameras used in the movie keeps me on the edge of my seat (haha, I sound like such a nerd).

Y'know, I have Lost in Translation, but have never watched it. I've heard almost nothing but positive things about it. Perhaps I'll give it a watch today.

Jake, check out these:
-American History X
-Boogie Nights (despite what you may have heard, it is NOT a porno)
-there are more, but I can't think.

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: I'm glad you (and I hate what I'm about to say) "got" Natural Born Killers. The first time I watched it, I thought it was just some big experiment to see how much violence could be glorified in a single film. After watching it for a second time, I finally understood why Oliver Stone made it: to show HOW the media glorifies violence, not his film. Of course, he took his point as far as he could and for that, I totally respect his filmmaking. Plus, all of the different cameras used in the movie keeps me on the edge of my seat (haha, I sound like such a nerd). Y'know, I have Lost in Translation, but have never watched it. I've heard almost nothing but positive things about it. Perhaps I'll give it a watch today. Jake, check out these: -American History X -Boogie Nights (despite what you may have heard, it is NOT a porno) -there are more, but I can't think.[/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 6 Apr 2007, 00:29
hahah boogie nights is 'sposed ta be amazin'. I feel like American History X has become overrated, much like Fight Club, and not just because they both feature what's his name, so I've avoided it. I should probably watch it though.

The beauty of "Natural Born Killers" to me was totally not the awesome point about violence in the media (although that was a nice touch). I loved the psychedelic poetry of it, and the trash-ville American vibe. Just one big Jim Morrison bender gone horribly wrong.

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: hahah boogie nights is 'sposed ta be amazin'. I feel like American History X has become overrated, much like Fight Club, and not just because they both feature what's his name, so I've avoided it. I should probably watch it though. The beauty of "Natural Born Killers" to me was totally not the awesome point about violence in the media (although that was a nice touch). I loved the psychedelic poetry of it, and the trash-ville American vibe. Just one big Jim Morrison bender gone horribly wrong.[/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 6 Apr 2007, 01:05
Gahdz, Edward Norton is my favorite actor.

Fight Club is overrated. Critics dogged it -- and later praised it... not sure what happened there -- and all teenaged males list it as their favorite because it's essentially, as Roger Ebert put it, "macho porn". I'm pretty sure there are guys who get off to the violence and stuff in it, which is kind of creepy. Nevertheless, it's been basically my favorite movie since the first time I saw it. It was eye-opening and totally enthralling and I wanted to do mischieveous things and blow up computers to start from zero again. I don't know, it just made sense to my rebellious self at the time and I've loved it ever since.

You should totally watch American History X. That movie'll blow yo' brainz. Hands down the best acting I've ever seen in a movie. Norton is so fucking scary in it and it's very uncomfortable to watch, but again, you're right in it becoming overrated. I think a lot of people, d00dz mostly, watch it and go "ah, I can't wait for that curb-stomping shit, that'll be killer". I have faith in your ability to watch a movie and actually get something out of it or appreciate for its beauty rather than just the gore or whathaveyou, if that makes sense.

I can lend you both if you'd like.

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: Gahdz, Edward Norton is my favorite actor. Fight Club is overrated. Critics dogged it -- and later praised it... not sure what happened there -- and all teenaged males list it as their favorite because it's essentially, as Roger Ebert put it, "macho porn". I'm pretty sure there are guys who get off to the violence and stuff in it, which is kind of creepy. Nevertheless, it's been basically my favorite movie since the first time I saw it. It was eye-opening and totally enthralling and I wanted to do mischieveous things and blow up computers to start from zero again. I don't know, it just made sense to my rebellious self at the time and I've loved it ever since. You should totally watch American History X. That movie'll blow yo' brainz. Hands down the best acting I've ever seen in a movie. Norton is so fucking scary in it and it's very uncomfortable to watch, but again, you're right in it becoming overrated. I think a lot of people, d00dz mostly, watch it and go "ah, I can't wait for that curb-stomping shit, that'll be killer". I have faith in your ability to watch a movie and actually get something out of it or appreciate for its beauty rather than just the gore or whathaveyou, if that makes sense. I can lend you both if you'd like.[/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 9 Jun 2008, 19:56
hmm.... lets see..

Sweeney Todd
Pink Floyd's the Wall
Ed Wood
The Dark Crystal
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
10 things I hate about you
Labyrinth
The Princess Bride
Finding Nemo
Nightmare Before Christmas....
uhh... yeah X)

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: hmm.... lets see.. Sweeney Todd Pink Floyd's the Wall Ed Wood The Dark Crystal Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 10 things I hate about you Labyrinth The Princess Bride Finding Nemo Nightmare Before Christmas.... uhh... yeah X) [/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 9 Jun 2008, 19:57
OH and the Illusionist :)

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: OH and the Illusionist :)[/quote]

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- cody_saoyrn said...
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- 9 Jun 2008, 21:07
Well, since old threads are being rezzed.
My list shifts all the time, but here's my best shot:

The History Boys
The Darjeeling Limited
Yellow Submarine
Singin' In The Rain
Citizen Kane
Hot Fuzz
Maurice
Wilde
Back to the Future
Tristram Shandy
Brokeback Mountain

And I recently saw Bedazzled (the original) and am crushing on it pretty hard, so chances are good of it becoming one of my Favourites.

[quote][b][user]cody_saoyrn[/user][/b] said: Well, since old threads are being rezzed. My list shifts all the time, but here's my best shot: The History Boys The Darjeeling Limited Yellow Submarine Singin' In The Rain Citizen Kane Hot Fuzz Maurice Wilde Back to the Future Tristram Shandy Brokeback Mountain And I recently saw Bedazzled (the original) and am crushing on it pretty hard, so chances are good of it becoming one of my Favourites.[/quote]

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- KPnuts_84 said...
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- 3 Jul 2008, 12:24
no particular order (and i'll probably forget many):
- donnie darko
- natural born killers
- reservoir dogs
- kill bill
- brokeback mountain
- fight club
- trainspotting
- american history X (i perfectly agree with those people above me about edward norton)
- the godfather
- scarface
- full metal jacket
- shining
- eyes wide shut
- abre los ojos (spanish version of vanilla sky)
- lolita (kubrick not lyme)
...basically, i like eversive people (:

[quote][b][user]KPnuts_84[/user][/b] said: no particular order (and i'll probably forget many): - donnie darko - natural born killers - reservoir dogs - kill bill - brokeback mountain - fight club - trainspotting - american history X (i perfectly agree with those people above me about edward norton) - the godfather - scarface - full metal jacket - shining - eyes wide shut - abre los ojos (spanish version of vanilla sky) - lolita (kubrick not lyme) ...basically, i like eversive people (:[/quote]

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- MoogleFan said...
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- 4 Jul 2008, 20:57
The Prodcuers (1968 version) is my fav movie of all time. ^_^

[quote][b][user]MoogleFan[/user][/b] said: The Prodcuers (1968 version) is my fav movie of all time. ^_^[/quote]

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- SpaceChief said...
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- 10 Jul 2008, 04:55
Man bites dog
Oldboy
Brazil
King of Kong
Boy who could fly
Bugsy Malone
Kill Bill
Kite
Ninja Scroll
Amadeus
A Boy and His Dog
Dead Man
Calamari Wrestler
Branded To Kill
12 Angry Men
Kung Fu Hustle
Billy Liar

[quote][b][user]SpaceChief[/user][/b] said: Man bites dog Oldboy Brazil King of Kong Boy who could fly Bugsy Malone Kill Bill Kite Ninja Scroll Amadeus A Boy and His Dog Dead Man Calamari Wrestler Branded To Kill 12 Angry Men Kung Fu Hustle Billy Liar[/quote]

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- MangoBongo said...
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- 8 Aug 2008, 15:09
Mmmm... lists

The Red Shoes
Beckett
A Clockwork Orange
Eternal Sunshine
Pan's Labyrinth
Memento
Wild Strawberries
Amelie
Happiness
Leon, The Professional

I would also recommend the novel of American Psycho over the film... the film is terribly weak by comparison, In my humble opinion.

[quote][b][user]MangoBongo[/user][/b] said: Mmmm... lists The Red Shoes Beckett A Clockwork Orange Eternal Sunshine Pan's Labyrinth Memento Wild Strawberries Amelie Happiness Leon, The Professional I would also recommend the novel of American Psycho over the film... the film is terribly weak by comparison, In my humble opinion.[/quote]

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- SoulhavenNZ said...
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- 25 Sep 2008, 05:39
Right, I am going to list the first 10 movies that come to mind as ones I like... I can't guarantee they're my faves, cos if I haven't seen it in a while, I've probably forgotten about it... Anyway, enough ranting and justification... on to it:

*UHF (for those who don't know - Weird Al Yancovic's movie)
*Hot Fuzz
*Snatch
*Ladyhawke
*The Princess Bride
*Labrynth (I think the last 3 just gave away my age)
*Velvet Goldmine (though I will admit to not totally "getting" it... I just love the music, etc).
*Mallrats (and the rest, but this is my fave Kevin Smith)
*Encino Man (aka California Man outside the US - yes, I am a girly-girl and fancy Michael DeLuise - I do not apologise)
*Mrs Winterbourne (my guilty pleasure... I don't like many sappy movies, but this I like... it's the Tango, I tell you!)

So, those are basically the 10 DVDs in my collection that I would hate to lose/scratch.

Oh! I just remembered that I love "Time & Tide", but as I don't own it on DVD yet, I forgot it, see... told ya I would. Oh, "City Hunter"! I missed that on my scan on my DVD library... sigh. Too many cool movies, I just can't rank them. Depends what I feel like watching at the time.

Show me the rhythm!

[quote][b][user]SoulhavenNZ[/user][/b] said: Right, I am going to list the first 10 movies that come to mind as ones I like... I can't guarantee they're my faves, cos if I haven't seen it in a while, I've probably forgotten about it... Anyway, enough ranting and justification... on to it: *UHF (for those who don't know - Weird Al Yancovic's movie) *Hot Fuzz *Snatch *Ladyhawke *The Princess Bride *Labrynth (I think the last 3 just gave away my age) *Velvet Goldmine (though I will admit to not totally "getting" it... I just love the music, etc). *Mallrats (and the rest, but this is my fave Kevin Smith) *Encino Man (aka California Man outside the US - yes, I am a girly-girl and fancy Michael DeLuise - I do not apologise) *Mrs Winterbourne (my guilty pleasure... I don't like many sappy movies, but this I like... it's the Tango, I tell you!) So, those are basically the 10 DVDs in my collection that I would hate to lose/scratch. Oh! I just remembered that I love "Time & Tide", but as I don't own it on DVD yet, I forgot it, see... told ya I would. Oh, "City Hunter"! I missed that on my scan on my DVD library... sigh. Too many cool movies, I just can't rank them. Depends what I feel like watching at the time.[/quote]

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