Greatest Movies of All Time

[Nimrod]

Memento is another v good film IMO. Guy Pearce actually plays leading actor in it (yes the guy from Neighbours lol), but seriously it's a darn good film.
Just in case you were put off with the mention of a neighbours actor being the leading guy then it was directed by Christopher Nolan.
Definatly worth a watch though as it's very cleverly done.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0209144/

Excellent movie. Very cleverly crafted. Got it recently and am going to enjoy watching it again.

[Mike_IG]

Watched this a few weeks ago and found it very interesting. Got it out the DVD shop along with a German and a Mandarin film. The shop assistant looked at me as if I was some kind of alien. "Do you know these 3 films are in foreign languages?" Course I do, that's why I chose them.

LOL, my local blockbusters is like that as well. If it isn't a so called blockbuster/popcorn movie they look at me as if I'm bloody stupid to even think about watching something else.

[Quo]

Bernardo Bertolucci's masterpiece "Stealing Beauty"

One of the comments sums it up nicely:

'People never talk about this movie. I guess because it's not heavy on plot, which a lot of people think is what makes a movie. But it's a beautiful character study, and shouldn't be overlooked by people. '

[Mickey Pearce]

Interesting thread and thanks to Mickey Pearce for starting it.

Seeing as Mickey mentioned Jack Nicholson as his favourite male actor, I just wondered if anybody has seen Nicholson in the little known film, The Fortune.



It was directed by Mike Nichols and made in 1975.

Nicholson and Warren Beatty are two hustlers in 1920's America, and hatch a plan to murder a wealthy heiress and inherit her fortune.

As far as I'm concerned, I've never rated Beatty as a good actor. However, his wooden acting is tailor-made for his part in The Fortune and only makes his role all the funnier.

I think it's the funniest film Nicholson has made, and if you ever get a chance to see it, do so. There is a situation aboard a plane which is insane. I choked on my drink when I saw it. You can see it here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq7FV9MSNyk). It's a 10 minute clip, but they get to the airport at the 5:28 minute mark if you want to skip ahead.

So there's the ramble. Whenever I mention this film people always shake their head and say they don't know of it. To date, I haven't met one person who says they've seen it.

Anybody here had the pleasure of seeing this rare classic?

If not, and you're in the mood for a chuckle or two, you can't go wrong if you dig around for this. It's not the greatest movie of all time, but as far as wacky comedies go I would have to say it earns a "greatness" rating.

- Digby Smeed
Eminent Hollywood Film Critic

Good one mate. I haven't seen this and I'm sure most folk have missed it as well. Came out in the same year as OFOTCN in 75'.

Another one for the xmas stocking.

BTW have you seen this one from 73'. Funny as hell!

The Last Detail

[pedro]

Seeing the spaghetti western stuff and Mickey Pierce talking about foreign films reminded me of 'Yojimbo'. All time classic and the original story that was copied in 'Fistful of Dollars'.

[DJB]

Blues Brothers. Killer soundtrack and just good fun. (Shame about the sequel!!!). Animal House a close second.

[Mickey Pearce]

Just to prove it's not all about Jack.

[Nimrod]

Good one mate. I haven't seen this and I'm sure most folk have missed it as well. Came out in the same year as OFOTCN in 75'.

Another one for the xmas stocking.

BTW have you seen this one from 73'. Funny as hell!

The Last Detail

Yeah, I enjoyed The Last Detail a lot and the ending was great. There was plenty of comic variety. I remember Nicholson's description of marines and always think of this movie whenever I see a marine - especially a bonehead.
My favourite line which broke me up was the one Jack says in the loo which kicks off the fight. Hilarious.

I forgot that One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest came out in '75, sweeping the competition away to bag a bagful of Oscars, so I guess that's why The Fortune got eclipsed.
In any case, I'm sure you'll enjoy Nicholson and Beatty in The Fortune. It gets funnier with repeated viewings.

Still staying with Jack, have you seen The Missouri Breaks?



Both superb actors, but it's Brando's performance which stays with me.
Nicholson is a cattle thief, and Marlon Brando plays the psychotic Irish assassin hired by the rancher to take care of Jack and his cronies.

Here's a clip of the two stars in a scene from the movie where sneaky psycho Lee Clayton (Brandon) tries baiting Nicholson into signing his own death warrant.

My only gripe with the film was that the love interest between Nicholson and Kathleen Lloyd was like a walk in molasses which was overly long and slowed the pace of the movie, making it longer than it needed to be.
However, it's well worth a watch for the great cinematography and an unforgettable ending. Not forgetting the excellent acting of the two main stars.

Footnote : Nicholoson idolized Brando and wrote a moving obituary on his friend's death. Here's the link if you're interested >> http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0052982/

[Mickey Pearce]

Yeah, I enjoyed The Last Detail a lot and the ending was great. There was plenty of comic variety. I remember Nicholson's description of marines and always think of this movie whenever I see a marine - especially a bonehead.
My favourite line which broke me up was the one Jack says in the loo which kicks off the fight. Hilarious.

I forgot that One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest came out in '75, sweeping the competition away to bag a bagful of Oscars, so I guess that's why The Fortune got eclipsed.
In any case, I'm sure you'll enjoy Nicholson and Beatty in The Fortune. It gets funnier with repeated viewings.

Still staying with Jack, have you seen The Missouri Breaks?



Both superb actors, but it's Brando's performance which stays with me.
Nicholson is a cattle thief, and Marlon Brando plays the psychotic Irish assassin hired by the rancher to take care of Jack and his cronies.

Here's a clip of the two stars in a scene from the movie where sneaky psycho Lee Clayton (Brandon) tries baiting Nicholson into signing his own death warrant.

My only gripe with the film was that the love interest between Nicholson and Kathleen Lloyd was like a walk in molasses which was overly long and slowed the pace of the movie, making it longer than it needed to be.
However, it's well worth a watch for the great cinematography and an unforgettable ending. Not forgetting the excellent acting of the two main stars.

Footnote : Nicholoson idolized Brando and wrote a moving obituary on his friend's death. Here's the link if you're interested >> http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0052982/

Yes I have The Missouri Breaks in my collection. Great film and way ahead of it's time IMHO. Good choice of clip BTW Nimrod. Two great actors going toe to toe.

Hadn't read Jack's homage to Brando before, so thanks for that.

[jibiko]

Debbie does Dallas is my fav

what's the plot?

can't find this movie

[Temujin]

The Life of Brian
The Castle
Then, as previously mentioned, Memento.
Blues Brothers

[Knight Rider]

PREZZATOR.....











............i ain't got time to bleed........

[PFY]

The Castle

You're dreaming. Saw this recently, a real gem.

If the Aussie sense of humour works for you then there's always The Dish.

[Nimrod]

Dead men walking

THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU'RE DEAD

Good title, entertaining movie. Andy Garcia plays Jimmy "The Saint" who runs a legitimate video business and leaves his life of crime behind.
But the past is soon to catch up with him.
For a taste of Jimmy on a bad day, here's a clip of him settling a score when a young prostitute acquaintance of his has been roughed up by a client.

Jimmy's a real saint, coming to the rescue of those in need.
Including villains. In this case, the villain is Christopher Walken in perhaps his most menacing role.
Walken needs "an action" performing. Two of his heavies bring Jimmy to see him. Here's the two of them meeting up.

So Garcia puts his motley crew together, among them Christopher Lloyd ("Pieces") who has bits of his fingers and toes falling off, and a knockout performance by nutcase Treat Williams who plays "Critical Bill", a guy who likes to keep himself in shape by working out at the local morgue using corpses as punchbags.

And lurking in the background is Steve Buscemi ("Mr Shush") who doesn't have much to say, being the strong, silent type when it comes to hitmen.

It's not the usual run-of-the-mill gangster flick, which might be why the movie is underrated, but it has good performances from the entire cast and worth a look.

- Digby Smeed
Eminent Hollywood Film Critic

INTERMISSION

With Christmas just round the corner, some people are thinking of what to have for their Christmas dinner instead of turkey.
So how about chicken?
Christopher Walken has earned himself a reputation for playing villains. But does he tone down his bad guy image when off screen? Is he more like your normal average Joe Citizen when he rustles something up in the kitchen?

[Mickey Pearce]

One of the finest intro's to a great movie.

Enjoy!