Favorite movie of all time: You have only one pick

[CJFusco]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Oh, uh huh.....gotcha See and I thought it was just a good movie

(Sorry, CJ. I'm just raggin' your a$$ of course. Gotta give props to the smart baseball fans though!)

It is just a good movie... but what people forget sometimes is that there are things at work, often subconsciously, that make our "good" movies enjoyable. For example, believe it or not, George Lucas was a Joseph Campbell scholar in college, and did extensive research on Campbell's theories about mythic archetypes and Jung's collective unconscious while he was writing STAR WARS and THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK... and it shows. Those movies tap into something subconsciously, all sorts of archetypes and trops that exist in our culture and in the back of our minds. We respond to these films in ways that we don't consciously understand.

[jim72911t]

Over the Edge

The first movie where Matt Dillon was shot by the cops while holding an unloaded pistol. I'm sure most of you can name the second.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079688/

[Matt Holcomb]

[JCF]

Originally Posted by CJFusco

It is just a good movie... but what people forget sometimes is that there are things at work, often subconsciously, that make our "good" movies enjoyable. For example, believe it or not, George Lucas was a Joseph Campbell scholar in college, and did extensive research on Campbell's theories about mythic archetypes and Jung's collective unconscious while he was writing STAR WARS and THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK... and it shows. Those movies tap into something subconsciously, all sorts of archetypes and trops that exist in our culture and in the back of our minds. We respond to these films in ways that we don't consciously understand.

I never liked those Star Wars movies.
Maybe because I did my own research of Jung and historical myths.
Goes without saying that all movies - all the arts tap into our subconscious (and our cultural prejudices).
I have always preferred movies where the message is buried deeper. And is carried more by acting than action.

There are also those I remember fondly because of the person and situation it was shared with.

Secrets and Lies - for a combination of those reasons.

[dan79brooklyn]

Blade Runner

For the style of mixed genre (Sci-Fi & Noir) and the special effects (done before computers) it's a movie that I can always watch and enjoy.

[legion]

Hmmm....can I change my vote to Gattaca?

Very underrated film IMO. I really like the message though: the will to achieve is more important than the means to achieve.

[rcecale]

Originally Posted by VINMAN

The Great Santini

+1 Fantastic movie, a real classic.

I think I'd have to choose for my own favorite, "Remember The Titans" For some reason, if the movie is on the tv whenever I'm walking through, I become glued to it. Just a fantastic story!

Favorite line: "You must be outside your mind!"

Randy

[Dutchie]

Bladerunner is a great movie Dan ! just bought the final cut version.

[SLO-BOB]

Originally Posted by speeder

How so? I didn't think it was very good, so I'm just curious...

As far as movies go, opinions vary. However, American Beauty was received pretty well by movie critics, not to mention the acadamy. Considering some of the other lame movie choices posted, American Beauty is a no-brainer.

As far as it's impact on me, that is a bit personal. I will say the girl was older, there was no "man love", and I lived.

[Gooch1971]

Originally Posted by legion

Hmmm....can I change my vote to Gattaca?

Very underrated film IMO. I really like the message though: the will to achieve is more important than the means to achieve.

I love Gattaca and agree that it is underrated.
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Vincent: You want to know how I did it? This is how I did it, Anton: I never saved anything for the swim back.
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Jerome: I got the better end of the deal. I only lent you my body - you lent me your dream.
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[techweenie]

There's an 'alternate ending' version of Gattaca with a very poignant message before the credits.

[john walker's workshop]

blade runner
the 5th element
1900
bagdad cafe
indiana jones temple of doom
raising arizona
red rock west
brazil
sorry tabs.

[BlueSkyJaunte]

Originally Posted by john walker's workshop

the 5th element

Werd. Funtastic flick that never quite takes itself seriously.

http://www.doubleviking.com/real-men-love-the-fifth-element-6198-p.html