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Can I ask about favorite superhero movies? I am sorry if anyone else hates it, and I looove just about every movie that everyone else has said here (especially "The Princess Bride"!) but I must say that I adore the new Spiderman movies. Call me a dork, but the comics ruled too. I have only recently realized that Steve Ditko was so into Objectivism... but I certainly love the character that he helped create in Peter Parker. I honestly don't remember a movie about a superhero that was as well done as Spiderman.

*I'm a young one... remember that now. ;o)*

And Shayne, I also really enjoyed "The Pirates of the Carribean". It was much better than I thought it was going to be. Pleasantly surprised, to say the least.

And I definitely appreciate any and all recommendations for movies. I've seen a million, and am always looking for my next favorite... so if you have a gem that you think is overlooked, let me know!

Post 21

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 3:13am

How about The Big Country, with Gregory Peck... Bad Day at Blackrock, another Spencer Tracy goodie...... Don Juan DeMarco....

Post 22

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 5:54am

Hi Robert M,

Are you talking about this Don Juan DeMarco? If so, I agree, it was a charming movie.

It's a bit of a "chick-flick" so you need to watch it with a girl-friend/wife to protect your machismo. It shouldn't be too hard to peek the little woman's interest as it stars Johnny Depp as Don Juan...

(Edited by Robert Winefield on 4/27, 5:59am)

Post 23

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 6:04am

I liked "Don Juan DeMarco" a lot, because it had an interesting point to make about what might loosely be called "self-creation." Is it "crazy" to carve out a persona, an identity, an "ideal self" and live it? The film was only semi-comic in exploring that idea, and the notion of Romanticism vs. (what I call) "literalism" -- not in art, but in living. It was absolutely charming, and quite thought-provoking.

Post 24

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 6:31am

Unforgiven
It's a Wonderful Life
Tombstone
The Princess Bride
Blade Runner

That's -ish.

There are so many good suggestions on this thread, its hard to be certain of my picks! But its and excellent resource to consult before loading up the Netflix Queue...

Post 25

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 7:34am

I can't believe it. I left off:

- Cold Comfort Farm

Post 26

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 7:56am

The Big Country, 1958 with Gregory Peck and Jean Simmons.
As close to Howard Roark as the cinema has yet come.
(Including The Fountainhead movie.)

Post 27

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 7:57am

I was very glad to see Strictly Ballroom listed.

"A life lived in fear is a life half lived."

Post 28

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 9:32am

Big Country is indeed one of the best movies EVER made, Jeff and Robert.

Kelly and I watch that movie at least twice a year. Peck's character is one of the least second-handed in cinematic history -- a glorious paean to one man's dedication to his own rational beliefs. And Charlton Heston does a masterfully subtle job as the villain who turns good.

And Nicole, I loved both Spiderman movies and actually thought the 2nd was better than the first -- 'cause he got the girl at the end!!

Tombstone ("l'll be your huckleberry") is also one of the best movies of all time and one we watch at least twice a year. Val Kilmer's performance as Doc Holiday is one of the best in cinematic history.

Scott, Bladerunner was my favorite movie for a decade after its release. I'm one of the few folks I know who actually doesn't like the director's cut as much. I'll take the happy ending. The movie's stark naturalism takes some of the sheen off of it for me now, but I'm still transfixed by it.

The two Bourne movies are well done, too.

Post 29

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 10:13am

Strictly Ballroom is a great film. I've got to remember to incluse it on my list of favorites. I find making top10 lists impossible!

Ethan

Post 30

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 1:46pm

For drama...

Fearless with Jeff Bridges. Jacob's Ladder with Tim Robbins. Dead Poet's Society was excellent though I don't much like that ending.

Nikki the best superheroes movie I know of is The Incredibles.

Comedy...

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is all-time favorite. Life of Brian and Holy Grail. I love every filthy minute of The Big Lebowski.

Others...

Cary Grant in To Catch a Thief, Charade and An Affair to Remember. He banters with women better than any man ever has.

Amelie. Love the soundtrack more than the movie itself. Chocolat was well-done. Pirates of the Caribbean was cool too.

I read Gone With The Wind last year and loved it. Haven't seen the movie yet.

Post 31

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 2:36pm

The Big Lebowski.
Thug1: Your wife owes money to Jackie Treehorn, so YOU owe money to Jackie Treehorn.

The Dude: My wife? Does this place look like I'm married? The toilet seat is up!

Thug1: I don't know...what do you think Wu.

Thug2 (Wu...who just pissed on the Dude's rug) Man he looks like a fucking loser!

The Dude: At least I'm house trained!

Post 32

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 2:40pm

Ethan! Hahhaah.

I can get you a toe.

There are ways believe me. You don't want to know about em'. Fucking amateurs. I can get you toe by 3 PM. With polish.

Post 33

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 3:08pm

Nicole,

Yes, I loved Spiderman. I didn't care for Kirsten Dunst, as Mary-Jane Watson, or how the Green Goblin was done but I thought they captured Spider-man and Peter Parker perfectly. And Spider-man 2 was even better with a great portrayal of Doctor Octopus and I even thought Kirsten Dunst did a good job this time.

The Incredibles, of course, was wonderful.

Another well done super-hero movie was The Phantom (1996 version) which did an excellent job of staying true to the source material.

And I'm, apparently, one of the few who liked The Hulk from two years ago. I thought they portrayed the Hulk incredibly though I didn't care for villain of the piece.

I'm greatly looking forward to Batman Begins, The Fantastic Four and Superman Returns.

And Steve Ditko is my all time favorite comics creator. This is a great time to be a Ditko fan as so much of his 50's and 60's work is being reprinted with plans for more to come.

(Edited by Bob Palin on 4/27, 3:57pm)

Post 34

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 3:25pm

for some reason I like The Shadow with Alec Baldwin....

Post 35

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 3:40pm

Blow me down, I almost forgot one of my favorites. 1980's Popeye with Robin Williams and Shelley Duvall. It has been argued that Popeye was comics' first super-hero, what with the super-strength and all. I took my then three year old daughter to see it when it opened in theaters and loved it so much I went back the next day, this time with both my daughter and wife. And the following weekend I went to see it again. Going to see a movie more than once is very unusual for me.

I have long been a fan of both Max Fleischer's Popeye cartoons and E.C. Segar's Thimble Theater/Popeye comics. Robin Williams was masterful in his portrayal as was Shelley Duvall. The music by Harry Nielsen was terrific. And the greatest part of all was Ray Walston's portrayal of Poopdeck Pappy. The scene reuniting Popeye and his long lost Pappy is hysterical.

There is also a wonderful scene where Popeye knocks a tax collector into the ocean. A crowd quickly forms cheering Popeye for his action. Ah, it makes me heart flutter.

Post 36

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 3:49pm

Yes - always thought that Popeye movie well done, tho many critics panned it, and it was not considered a success....

Post 37

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 5:20pm

"I'm greatly looking forward to Batman Begins, The Fantastic Four and Superman Returns."

YEAH!

Mine:
Star Wars Trilogy
Bladerunner
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Spiderman 2
Superman 2 (Kneel before Zod.)

Honorable mention:

Mary Poppins. (Yeah, I like Mary Poppins, wanna fight about it?)

Post 38

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 7:25pm

Ethan, I liked The Shadow, too. It even has the great Jonathan Winters in it's cast.

Joe, only honorable mention for Mary Poppins? Yes, this is one of the all time great movies to be enjoyed by all ages. Another great Julie Andrews movie is The Sound of Music. Though this came out in 1965, I saw it for the first time around 1985 and was blown away. I've enjoyed both movies many times. And then there's Hitchcock's Torn Curtain with Andrews and Paul Newman. Oh, and the truly funny Victor, Victoria. The very talented Ms. Andrews is wonderful in all these movies and I highly recommend all of them.

(Edited by Bob Palin on 4/28, 3:33am)

Post 39

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 10:31pm