Mike Nichols:
Closer (2004) - 8
The Birdcage (1996) - 6.5
Regarding Henry (1991) - 8
Working Girl (1988) - 8.5
Biloxi Blues (1988) - 7
The Graduate (1967) - 10
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) - 8
John Woo:
The Robinsons: Lost in Space (2004) - 6.5 (one of the rare times I make a comment: I watched this on youtube and while it's visually impressive, I can see why WB passed on picking it up for a series)
Mission: Impossible II (2000) - 6.5
Face/Off (1997) - 7.5
Hard Boiled (1992) - 8.5
The Killer (1989) - 8.5
Joel & Ethan Coen:
Most of these are n/a because I honestly do not remember much about the films although I know I watched them. The ones I rated are the only ones I actually cared enough to buy on DVD.
Burn After Reading (2008) - 6
The Ladykillers (2004) - n/a
Intolerable Cruelty (2003) - n/a
O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) - n/a
The Big Lebowski (1998) - n/a
Fargo (1996) - 7.5
Raising Arizona (1987) - n/a
Elia Kazan:
Splendor in the Grass (1961) - 10 (the perfect 10 is more for personal reasons rather than the film's actual merits. I can't rate this film objectively, I'll always have a bias)
Wild River (1960) - 7
A Face in the Crowd (1957) - 8.5
Baby Doll (1956) - 7.5
East of Eden (1955) - 8
On the Waterfront (1954) - 9
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) - 9
Panic in the Streets (1950) - 9.5
Gentleman's Agreement (1947) - 8
Boomerang! (1947) - 8.5
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) - 9
Sidney Lumet:
Running on Empty (1988) - 8
The Wiz (1978) - 7
Network (1976) - 9.5
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) - 8.5
Murder on the Orient Express (1974) - 8
Long Day's Journey Into Night (1962) - 7
The Fugitive Kind (1960) - 8.5
12 Angry Men (1957) - 9.5
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Well, there are lots of films out there that I still haven't seen, but which I would want to see someday. Sure, if I had a money tree and didn't have to do anything besides watching movies, I would've seen all of them already.jpanimation wrote:Goliath, I'm surprised you haven't seen Network or A Face in the Crowd (among others). They just seem like they'd be up your ally since they don't depict American media in a positive light (should I say, expose them for what they are).
I'll add these two to my list, on your recommendation.
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Well, I've seen about half of these on the net, the other half I rented from the library. I used to catch them on TCM but it just seems impossible now that I work multiple jobs. We can't all be Truffaut
Since you're seeing these on my recommendation, I certainly hope they hold up (it's been a while since I've seen them).
Since you're seeing these on my recommendation, I certainly hope they hold up (it's been a while since I've seen them).
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Mike Nichols:
Primary Colors (1998) - 6.5
That's actually a glowing recommendation from me on a Hollywood drama. I still think it's funny as a comedy even if it's not all that smart or daring. I haven't seen it in quite awhile but I've seen it 3 times. I think Kathy Bates is always great (even in The Waterboy). And I liked Travolta in the movie. Not too many Travolta characters I really like.
The Birdcage (1996) - 6
If this is supposed to be a comedy, Robin Williams is really testing that theory. Like in Mrs. Doubtfire, every scene he's onscreen- I feel like he's about to implode from the weight of his own emotional self-destruction. Everyone else is doing a great job and this would be downright fun if they could make this out to be less a tragedy about how playing straight for a night is somehow killing Williams' character inside. It can't be that hard- all he has to do is be boring. Oh, wait... he already is. (Seriously, why does Hollywood make all gay characters that big name stars are willing to play so damn lame and cliched?) One thing occurred to me and I find this amusing- did Hackman have the same relationship with candy as Adrian Grenier did with drugs in Cecil B. Demented?
Wolf (1994) - 7.5
Everyone under the sun pans this movie (especially horror fans) and I still don't know why. I thought Nicholson did a great job of playing a defeated businessman (or was he a writer? I can't remember his profession in the film!) only to become a crazy monster, etc. Hey- when you compare this to the WAY OVER-THE-TOP stuff he did in The Shining and The Witches of Eastwick, this is restrained! The ending is admittedly pretty bad (with all the leaping fight scenes and not very entertaining makeup effects). But the story is good, the dialogue is smart, the acting is remarkable, and it's a lot of fun. James Spader is downright spine-chilling in the last 40 minutes. This is worth seeing just for him alone.
Regarding Henry (1991) - 7
Haven't seen it in a very long time but I always thought it was pretty good.
Postcards from the Edge (1990) - 7.5
Maybe I shouldn't but dang it- I like this movie. If I have to, I will say I like it because it's not realistic. I mean, you pretty much have to admit if more TV shows were made like this, TV this millennium (in progress) would actually be worth watching. I guess that's why I enjoyed this but again, the acting is so strong and even if it needs to be peeled down quite a bit, the ideas are good.
Working Girl (1988) - 6.5
This one I have a few problems with. Though it's still 10x better than something like Legally Blonde- the music is awful, Jack is a very boring person, there are too many moments where you wonder why Tess hasn't learned to get out while the getting is good (almost exclusively with Alec Baldwin's character- there's a scene after she catches him cheating and calls him a snake where she actually allows him to yell at her), and that moment in the elevator where Mr. Trask suggests Jack is thinking with his penis for me completely betrays that character and turns him into King Shit. That's one of those things I can never forgive a character for doing. So, when Tess finally gets the job she deserves and a chance to prove herself, I kind of have to imagine that it's Karma or God or something handing her this redemption and not the bastard who basically suggested her only worth is in the attention men pay her.
The Graduate (1967) - 9
I've seen this twice and there were some things that went over my head, but I really enjoyed watching it. I felt sorry for everyone and not in a condescending way, so that's saying something. Dustin Hoffman is so beautiful in this movie- that might have helped me get through it. (Or- am I thinking of Marathon Man?)
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Joel & Ethan Coen:
Fargo (1996) - 10
No, I didn't laugh either. But I was still fascinated. A lot. In fact, I've probably seen this movie 5 times. Which is a lot for a drama. Along with Ghost World, this is the single best drama-comedy I've ever seen in my entire life (at least that comes to mind). What's all the fuss about? Probably the characterization. I like to hate most of these people, and yeah I think Marge and Norm are sweet, lovely people. This is a heartwarming ice-cold movie.
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Elia Kazan:
Splendor in the Grass (1961) - 9
I haven't seen this in years but I remember it as being really engrossing.
Primary Colors (1998) - 6.5
That's actually a glowing recommendation from me on a Hollywood drama. I still think it's funny as a comedy even if it's not all that smart or daring. I haven't seen it in quite awhile but I've seen it 3 times. I think Kathy Bates is always great (even in The Waterboy). And I liked Travolta in the movie. Not too many Travolta characters I really like.
The Birdcage (1996) - 6
If this is supposed to be a comedy, Robin Williams is really testing that theory. Like in Mrs. Doubtfire, every scene he's onscreen- I feel like he's about to implode from the weight of his own emotional self-destruction. Everyone else is doing a great job and this would be downright fun if they could make this out to be less a tragedy about how playing straight for a night is somehow killing Williams' character inside. It can't be that hard- all he has to do is be boring. Oh, wait... he already is. (Seriously, why does Hollywood make all gay characters that big name stars are willing to play so damn lame and cliched?) One thing occurred to me and I find this amusing- did Hackman have the same relationship with candy as Adrian Grenier did with drugs in Cecil B. Demented?
Wolf (1994) - 7.5
Everyone under the sun pans this movie (especially horror fans) and I still don't know why. I thought Nicholson did a great job of playing a defeated businessman (or was he a writer? I can't remember his profession in the film!) only to become a crazy monster, etc. Hey- when you compare this to the WAY OVER-THE-TOP stuff he did in The Shining and The Witches of Eastwick, this is restrained! The ending is admittedly pretty bad (with all the leaping fight scenes and not very entertaining makeup effects). But the story is good, the dialogue is smart, the acting is remarkable, and it's a lot of fun. James Spader is downright spine-chilling in the last 40 minutes. This is worth seeing just for him alone.
Regarding Henry (1991) - 7
Haven't seen it in a very long time but I always thought it was pretty good.
Postcards from the Edge (1990) - 7.5
Maybe I shouldn't but dang it- I like this movie. If I have to, I will say I like it because it's not realistic. I mean, you pretty much have to admit if more TV shows were made like this, TV this millennium (in progress) would actually be worth watching. I guess that's why I enjoyed this but again, the acting is so strong and even if it needs to be peeled down quite a bit, the ideas are good.
Working Girl (1988) - 6.5
This one I have a few problems with. Though it's still 10x better than something like Legally Blonde- the music is awful, Jack is a very boring person, there are too many moments where you wonder why Tess hasn't learned to get out while the getting is good (almost exclusively with Alec Baldwin's character- there's a scene after she catches him cheating and calls him a snake where she actually allows him to yell at her), and that moment in the elevator where Mr. Trask suggests Jack is thinking with his penis for me completely betrays that character and turns him into King Shit. That's one of those things I can never forgive a character for doing. So, when Tess finally gets the job she deserves and a chance to prove herself, I kind of have to imagine that it's Karma or God or something handing her this redemption and not the bastard who basically suggested her only worth is in the attention men pay her.
The Graduate (1967) - 9
I've seen this twice and there were some things that went over my head, but I really enjoyed watching it. I felt sorry for everyone and not in a condescending way, so that's saying something. Dustin Hoffman is so beautiful in this movie- that might have helped me get through it. (Or- am I thinking of Marathon Man?)
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Joel & Ethan Coen:
Fargo (1996) - 10
No, I didn't laugh either. But I was still fascinated. A lot. In fact, I've probably seen this movie 5 times. Which is a lot for a drama. Along with Ghost World, this is the single best drama-comedy I've ever seen in my entire life (at least that comes to mind). What's all the fuss about? Probably the characterization. I like to hate most of these people, and yeah I think Marge and Norm are sweet, lovely people. This is a heartwarming ice-cold movie.
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Elia Kazan:
Splendor in the Grass (1961) - 9
I haven't seen this in years but I remember it as being really engrossing.
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Re: Directors' Report Cards: Movie Ratings
I seem to have a few notable directors with a shorter stack of credits, and I'm just going to put them all together. So, this list will be of 7 instead of 5.
The Directors:
Roman Polanski:
The Ghost Writer (2010)
Oliver Twist (2005)
The Pianist (2002)
The Ninth Gate (1999)
Death and the Maiden (1994)
Bitter Moon (1992)
Frantic (1988)
Pirates (1986)
Tess (1979)
The Tenant (1976)
Chinatown (1974)
What? (1972)
Macbeth (1971)
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967)
Cul-de-sac (1966)
Repulsion (1965)
Knife in the Water (1962)
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John Waters:
A Dirty Shame (2004)
Cecil B. DeMented (2000)
Pecker (1998)
Serial Mom (1994)
Cry-Baby (1990)
Hairspray (1988)
Polyester (1981)
Desperate Living (1977)
Female Trouble (1974)
Pink Flamingos (1972)
Multiple Maniacs (1970)
Mondo Trasho (1969)
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Terry Gilliam:
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)
Tideland (2005)
The Brothers Grimm (2005)
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
Twelve Monkeys (1995)
The Fisher King (1991)
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
Brazil (1985)
Time Bandits (1981)
Jabberwocky (1977)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
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Paul Verhoeven:
Black Book (2006)
Hollow Man (2000)
Starship Troopers (1997)
Showgirls (1995)
Basic Instinct (1992)
Total Recall (1990)
RoboCop (1987)
Flesh+Blood (1985)
The Fourth Man (1983)
Spetters (1980)
Voorbij, voorbij / All Things Pass (1979)
Soldier of Orange (1977)
Keetje Tippel / (A Girl Called) Katy Tippel (1975)
Turkish Delight (1973)
Diary of a Hooker (1971)
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William Friedkin:
Bug (2006)
The Hunted (2003)
Rules of Engagement (2000)
12 Angry Men (1997)
Jade (1995)
Blue Chips (1994)
The Guardian (1990)
C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf (1988)
Rampage (1987)
C.A.T. Squad (1986)
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
Deal of the Century (1983)
Cruising (1980)
The Brink's Job (1978)
Sorcerer (1977)
Fritz Lang Interviewed by William Friedkin (1974)
The Exorcist (1973)
The French Connection (1971)
The Boys in the Band (1970)
The Night They Raided Minsky's (1968)
The Birthday Party (1968)
Good Times (1967)
The Thin Blue Line (1965)
Pro Football: Mayhem on a Sunday Afternoon (1965)
The People vs. Paul Crump (1965)
The Bold Men (1965)
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John Landis:
Burke and Hare (2010)
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007)
Masters of Horror: Family (2006)
Masters of Horror: Deer Woman (2005)
Slasher (2004)
The Kronenberg Chronicles (2002)
Susan's Plan (1998)
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
The Stupids (1996)
Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
Innocent Blood (1992)
Michael Jackson music video - "Black or White" (1991)
Oscar (1991)
Coming to America (1988)
Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
¡Three Amigos! (1986)
Spies Like Us (1985)
Into the Night (1985)
(Michael Jackson's) Thriller (1983)
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
Trading Places (1983)
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
The Blues Brothers (1980)
Animal House (1978)
The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977)
Schlock (1973)
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James L. Brooks:
How Do You Know (2010)
Spanglish (2004)
As Good as It Gets (1997)
I'll Do Anything (1994)
Broadcast News (1987)
Terms of Endearment (1983)
The Directors:
Roman Polanski:
The Ghost Writer (2010)
Oliver Twist (2005)
The Pianist (2002)
The Ninth Gate (1999)
Death and the Maiden (1994)
Bitter Moon (1992)
Frantic (1988)
Pirates (1986)
Tess (1979)
The Tenant (1976)
Chinatown (1974)
What? (1972)
Macbeth (1971)
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967)
Cul-de-sac (1966)
Repulsion (1965)
Knife in the Water (1962)
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John Waters:
A Dirty Shame (2004)
Cecil B. DeMented (2000)
Pecker (1998)
Serial Mom (1994)
Cry-Baby (1990)
Hairspray (1988)
Polyester (1981)
Desperate Living (1977)
Female Trouble (1974)
Pink Flamingos (1972)
Multiple Maniacs (1970)
Mondo Trasho (1969)
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Terry Gilliam:
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)
Tideland (2005)
The Brothers Grimm (2005)
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
Twelve Monkeys (1995)
The Fisher King (1991)
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
Brazil (1985)
Time Bandits (1981)
Jabberwocky (1977)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
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Paul Verhoeven:
Black Book (2006)
Hollow Man (2000)
Starship Troopers (1997)
Showgirls (1995)
Basic Instinct (1992)
Total Recall (1990)
RoboCop (1987)
Flesh+Blood (1985)
The Fourth Man (1983)
Spetters (1980)
Voorbij, voorbij / All Things Pass (1979)
Soldier of Orange (1977)
Keetje Tippel / (A Girl Called) Katy Tippel (1975)
Turkish Delight (1973)
Diary of a Hooker (1971)
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William Friedkin:
Bug (2006)
The Hunted (2003)
Rules of Engagement (2000)
12 Angry Men (1997)
Jade (1995)
Blue Chips (1994)
The Guardian (1990)
C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf (1988)
Rampage (1987)
C.A.T. Squad (1986)
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
Deal of the Century (1983)
Cruising (1980)
The Brink's Job (1978)
Sorcerer (1977)
Fritz Lang Interviewed by William Friedkin (1974)
The Exorcist (1973)
The French Connection (1971)
The Boys in the Band (1970)
The Night They Raided Minsky's (1968)
The Birthday Party (1968)
Good Times (1967)
The Thin Blue Line (1965)
Pro Football: Mayhem on a Sunday Afternoon (1965)
The People vs. Paul Crump (1965)
The Bold Men (1965)
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John Landis:
Burke and Hare (2010)
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007)
Masters of Horror: Family (2006)
Masters of Horror: Deer Woman (2005)
Slasher (2004)
The Kronenberg Chronicles (2002)
Susan's Plan (1998)
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
The Stupids (1996)
Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
Innocent Blood (1992)
Michael Jackson music video - "Black or White" (1991)
Oscar (1991)
Coming to America (1988)
Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
¡Three Amigos! (1986)
Spies Like Us (1985)
Into the Night (1985)
(Michael Jackson's) Thriller (1983)
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
Trading Places (1983)
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
The Blues Brothers (1980)
Animal House (1978)
The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977)
Schlock (1973)
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James L. Brooks:
How Do You Know (2010)
Spanglish (2004)
As Good as It Gets (1997)
I'll Do Anything (1994)
Broadcast News (1987)
Terms of Endearment (1983)
Roman Polanski:
The Pianist (2002)- On my queue.
Chinatown (1974)- 8.5 Classic neo-noir, and I'm typically not a big neo-noir fan. Just quite good overall.
Rosemary's Baby (1968)- You know, my mom owns this on VHS and it's one of her favorites, but I don't think I've seen it myself. I've been meaning to see it for a while too. If I can find the tape somewhere, I'll watch it.
Terry Gilliam:
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)- 9 As your attorney, I advise you to check this out.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)- 3.5 I hate Monty Python. I know I'm one of the few people on earth who does, and I'm okay with it.
William Friedkin:
The Exorcist (1973)- 8.5 Not the best horror film ever, but it gets the job done well enough, and it's a classic for well-deserved reasons.
John Landis:
The Stupids (1996)- I used to love this movie as a kid, but I know it's got to be one of those that don't hold up at all.
Trading Places (1983)- 7 Fun enough. Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy are entertaining in it.
The Pianist (2002)- On my queue.
Chinatown (1974)- 8.5 Classic neo-noir, and I'm typically not a big neo-noir fan. Just quite good overall.
Rosemary's Baby (1968)- You know, my mom owns this on VHS and it's one of her favorites, but I don't think I've seen it myself. I've been meaning to see it for a while too. If I can find the tape somewhere, I'll watch it.
Terry Gilliam:
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)- 9 As your attorney, I advise you to check this out.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)- 3.5 I hate Monty Python. I know I'm one of the few people on earth who does, and I'm okay with it.
William Friedkin:
The Exorcist (1973)- 8.5 Not the best horror film ever, but it gets the job done well enough, and it's a classic for well-deserved reasons.
John Landis:
The Stupids (1996)- I used to love this movie as a kid, but I know it's got to be one of those that don't hold up at all.
Trading Places (1983)- 7 Fun enough. Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy are entertaining in it.
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Roman Polanski:
The Ghost Writer (2010) - 7.5
Feels like second class Hitch, which is still pretty good.
The Pianist (2002) - 7.5
Nice acting and drama. Polanski's Shindler's List
Chinatown (1974) - 7
It's been a while but I don't remember being very impressed with this.
Rosemary's Baby (1968) - 6.5
Like Kubrick's The Shinning, it has excellent atmosphere that is ruined by some embarrassing moments.
John Waters:
I've seen the remake of Hairspray, if that counts. Otherwise, never heard of him.
Terry Gilliam:
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) -
I tend to not like his movies, and my friends weren't to thrilled with this, so I skipped it.
The Brothers Grimm (2005) -
I saw the original Cinerama movie and it was shitty and I heard this is shitty too.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) -
I'm interested in seeing this as the DVD cover art always got my attention but I'm not sure I would like it
Twelve Monkeys (1995) - 7
It was alright, not bad.
The Fisher King (1991) -
I saw part of this on TV when I was a kid, guess which part.
Brazil (1985) -
It's been way too long to comment on this but I remember liking it.
Time Bandits (1981) -
I saw this as a kid, thought it was alright.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) - 5.5
A couple of moments made me smile but largely built around unfunny lines meant to be read on T-Shirts.
Paul Verhoeven:
Hollow Man (2000) - 6
Doesn't hold a candle to The Invisible Man but the nudity is appreciated.
Starship Troopers (1997) - 7
Campy alien fun.
Basic Instinct (1992) - 6
I saw this as a kid, lucky me, and didn't really care for the movie - although the sex was appreciated.
Total Recall (1990) -
Saw it when I was a kid, thought it was weird
RoboCop (1987) - 6.5
It was alright, although a little cheesy.
William Friedkin:
The Exorcist (1973) - 8
Classic horror, very creepy.
The French Connection (1971) - 7
Once I got over the fact that the main character's name is Popeye, I enjoyed this movie.
John Landis:
The Stupids (1996) - 5
What a stupid movie, although I enjoyed it when I was younger.
Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) - 6.5
Another crappy sequel to the original good movie. This movie only scores as high as it does because I enjoyed the theme park segments filmed at Great America and USH.
Coming to America (1988) - 7
Wait, Eddie Murphy used to be funny? At some point after the 80s he must've been neutered
¡Three Amigos! (1986) -
I saw this too long ago to comment.
Spies Like Us (1985) -
I saw this too long ago to comment.
(Michael Jackson's) Thriller (1983) - 7.5
Classic
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) - 6
I'm not sure if I should review the movie or his segment. Not that it matters, they both suck.
Trading Places (1983) - 7
Once again, Eddie Murphy used to be funny?
An American Werewolf in London (1981) - 7.5
A nice little comedy/horror combo, great special effects.
The Blues Brothers (1980) - 6.5
This is what you typically get when you adapt SNL segments.
Animal House (1978) - 6.5
My dad LOVES this movie, it's not bad, has it's moments.
James L. Brooks:
Spanglish (2004) -
Saw it a while back and was bored to death by it.
Terms of Endearment (1983) - 6.5
Not bad but painfully slow/uninteresting at times.
The Ghost Writer (2010) - 7.5
Feels like second class Hitch, which is still pretty good.
The Pianist (2002) - 7.5
Nice acting and drama. Polanski's Shindler's List
Chinatown (1974) - 7
It's been a while but I don't remember being very impressed with this.
Rosemary's Baby (1968) - 6.5
Like Kubrick's The Shinning, it has excellent atmosphere that is ruined by some embarrassing moments.
John Waters:
I've seen the remake of Hairspray, if that counts. Otherwise, never heard of him.
Terry Gilliam:
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) -
I tend to not like his movies, and my friends weren't to thrilled with this, so I skipped it.
The Brothers Grimm (2005) -
I saw the original Cinerama movie and it was shitty and I heard this is shitty too.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) -
I'm interested in seeing this as the DVD cover art always got my attention but I'm not sure I would like it
Twelve Monkeys (1995) - 7
It was alright, not bad.
The Fisher King (1991) -
I saw part of this on TV when I was a kid, guess which part.
Brazil (1985) -
It's been way too long to comment on this but I remember liking it.
Time Bandits (1981) -
I saw this as a kid, thought it was alright.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) - 5.5
A couple of moments made me smile but largely built around unfunny lines meant to be read on T-Shirts.
Paul Verhoeven:
Hollow Man (2000) - 6
Doesn't hold a candle to The Invisible Man but the nudity is appreciated.
Starship Troopers (1997) - 7
Campy alien fun.
Basic Instinct (1992) - 6
I saw this as a kid, lucky me, and didn't really care for the movie - although the sex was appreciated.
Total Recall (1990) -
Saw it when I was a kid, thought it was weird
RoboCop (1987) - 6.5
It was alright, although a little cheesy.
William Friedkin:
The Exorcist (1973) - 8
Classic horror, very creepy.
The French Connection (1971) - 7
Once I got over the fact that the main character's name is Popeye, I enjoyed this movie.
John Landis:
The Stupids (1996) - 5
What a stupid movie, although I enjoyed it when I was younger.
Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) - 6.5
Another crappy sequel to the original good movie. This movie only scores as high as it does because I enjoyed the theme park segments filmed at Great America and USH.
Coming to America (1988) - 7
Wait, Eddie Murphy used to be funny? At some point after the 80s he must've been neutered
¡Three Amigos! (1986) -
I saw this too long ago to comment.
Spies Like Us (1985) -
I saw this too long ago to comment.
(Michael Jackson's) Thriller (1983) - 7.5
Classic
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) - 6
I'm not sure if I should review the movie or his segment. Not that it matters, they both suck.
Trading Places (1983) - 7
Once again, Eddie Murphy used to be funny?
An American Werewolf in London (1981) - 7.5
A nice little comedy/horror combo, great special effects.
The Blues Brothers (1980) - 6.5
This is what you typically get when you adapt SNL segments.
Animal House (1978) - 6.5
My dad LOVES this movie, it's not bad, has it's moments.
James L. Brooks:
Spanglish (2004) -
Saw it a while back and was bored to death by it.
Terms of Endearment (1983) - 6.5
Not bad but painfully slow/uninteresting at times.
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Re: Directors' Report Cards: Movie Ratings
Roman Polanski
The Pianist (2002)- 6.5
I expect a few people to be shocked with this low rating for a universally acclaimed movie, but I nearly dozed of a few times when watching. It's too long and too slow and despite Brody's decent performance, it couldn't hold my attention.
Death and the Maiden (1994)- 7.5
If I'm not mistaken, this film deals with a victim of the Chilean junta's regime who recognizes her husband's guest as her former torturer and rapist. Good idea, plenty of suspense and action, but it takes a bit too long for the story to get moving.
Frantic (1988)- 8.5
Pure Hitchcockian masterpiece.
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Terry Gilliam
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)- 7.5
Johnny Depp really makes this film. Visually impressive, and a good exploration of an addict's delerious mind, but a weak narrative.
Twelve Monkeys (1995)- 8
Intruiging sf-thriller with a surprising twist at the time, although I'm still not sure I buy that one. It's one of those time-travel dilemma's you can debate forever.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)- 6
Has its funny moments, but I feel this is one of the most overrated movies of all time. I mean, most of the scenes are painfully unfunny, dull even. Give me 'Life of Brian' anyday, now that was a hilarious Monty Python movie!
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Paul Verhoeven
The Netherlands' pride in Hollywood!
Zwartboek (Black book) (2006)- 7
Verhoeven's much anticipated come-back to Dutch cinema was widely celebrated as his best work of all time. Setting a record in audience numbers for a Dutch movie and gaining only raving reviews, I found it sadly overrated. Yes, it's decent entertainment, but that's all. It's true that Holland had never before produced a Hollywood-like movie of this scale, but it came with giant plot holes, inconsistencies, factual and historical inaccuracies. Leading lady Carice van Houten is celebrated as the best Dutch actress of this time and she has landed supporting roles in Hollywood, but again, I don't think she's anything special. Not bad, but not extraordinary either.
Basic Instinct (1992)
I'm ashamed to admit it, but I have yet to watch it.
Soldaat van Oranje (Soldier of Orange) (1977)- 8.5
Verhoeven's best and one of the best Dutch movies of all time. An old-fashioned World War II movie, it stars Rutger Hauer ('Blade Runner', 'The Hitcher') as the real-life Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema, a well to-do student who at first doesn't worry much about the pending war in Europe, but ends up as Queen Wilhelmina's personal adjutant, risking his life to fight the German occupiers. Ten times a better WWII movie as 'Black book'.
Turks Fruit (Turkish Delight) (1973)- 6
Probably still the most succesfull and celebrated Dutch movie (perhaps only 'Black book' rivals it), this cemented the succes of Verhoeven and leading actors Rutger Hauer and Monique van der Ven, who became megastars in Holland. Based on a famous novel by legendary writer Jan Wolkers, this bored me to pieces. Even the many, many, many (many!) explicit sex scenes couldn't save it --this being set in the 'hairy' 1970's.
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William Friedkin:
The Exorcist (1973)
I turned this off pretty quickly. Not out of boredom or lack of interest, but because it was too much. Yes, I know I will live in infamy as a film scholar for admitting this, but it was too upsetting. I had convinced myself that it was "just a movie" and that you could see it was a bad puppet instead of a real girl, but whenever I watch a movie, I get so caught up in it... No, this was much too disturbing. I don't care if people will laugh at me for admitting this.
The French Connection (1971)
The only thing I remember about it, was that it was very boring and I turned it off after half an hour.
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John Landis:
Trading Places (1983)- 7
Amusing comedy.
The Blues Brothers (1980)- 7
Good music, that's all.
Suggestions for future lists: Oliver Stone, Quentin Tarentino, Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott.
The Pianist (2002)- 6.5
I expect a few people to be shocked with this low rating for a universally acclaimed movie, but I nearly dozed of a few times when watching. It's too long and too slow and despite Brody's decent performance, it couldn't hold my attention.
Death and the Maiden (1994)- 7.5
If I'm not mistaken, this film deals with a victim of the Chilean junta's regime who recognizes her husband's guest as her former torturer and rapist. Good idea, plenty of suspense and action, but it takes a bit too long for the story to get moving.
Frantic (1988)- 8.5
Pure Hitchcockian masterpiece.
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Terry Gilliam
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)- 7.5
Johnny Depp really makes this film. Visually impressive, and a good exploration of an addict's delerious mind, but a weak narrative.
Twelve Monkeys (1995)- 8
Intruiging sf-thriller with a surprising twist at the time, although I'm still not sure I buy that one. It's one of those time-travel dilemma's you can debate forever.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)- 6
Has its funny moments, but I feel this is one of the most overrated movies of all time. I mean, most of the scenes are painfully unfunny, dull even. Give me 'Life of Brian' anyday, now that was a hilarious Monty Python movie!
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Paul Verhoeven
The Netherlands' pride in Hollywood!
Zwartboek (Black book) (2006)- 7
Verhoeven's much anticipated come-back to Dutch cinema was widely celebrated as his best work of all time. Setting a record in audience numbers for a Dutch movie and gaining only raving reviews, I found it sadly overrated. Yes, it's decent entertainment, but that's all. It's true that Holland had never before produced a Hollywood-like movie of this scale, but it came with giant plot holes, inconsistencies, factual and historical inaccuracies. Leading lady Carice van Houten is celebrated as the best Dutch actress of this time and she has landed supporting roles in Hollywood, but again, I don't think she's anything special. Not bad, but not extraordinary either.
Basic Instinct (1992)
I'm ashamed to admit it, but I have yet to watch it.
Soldaat van Oranje (Soldier of Orange) (1977)- 8.5
Verhoeven's best and one of the best Dutch movies of all time. An old-fashioned World War II movie, it stars Rutger Hauer ('Blade Runner', 'The Hitcher') as the real-life Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema, a well to-do student who at first doesn't worry much about the pending war in Europe, but ends up as Queen Wilhelmina's personal adjutant, risking his life to fight the German occupiers. Ten times a better WWII movie as 'Black book'.
Turks Fruit (Turkish Delight) (1973)- 6
Probably still the most succesfull and celebrated Dutch movie (perhaps only 'Black book' rivals it), this cemented the succes of Verhoeven and leading actors Rutger Hauer and Monique van der Ven, who became megastars in Holland. Based on a famous novel by legendary writer Jan Wolkers, this bored me to pieces. Even the many, many, many (many!) explicit sex scenes couldn't save it --this being set in the 'hairy' 1970's.
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William Friedkin:
The Exorcist (1973)
I turned this off pretty quickly. Not out of boredom or lack of interest, but because it was too much. Yes, I know I will live in infamy as a film scholar for admitting this, but it was too upsetting. I had convinced myself that it was "just a movie" and that you could see it was a bad puppet instead of a real girl, but whenever I watch a movie, I get so caught up in it... No, this was much too disturbing. I don't care if people will laugh at me for admitting this.
The French Connection (1971)
The only thing I remember about it, was that it was very boring and I turned it off after half an hour.
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John Landis:
Trading Places (1983)- 7
Amusing comedy.
The Blues Brothers (1980)- 7
Good music, that's all.
Suggestions for future lists: Oliver Stone, Quentin Tarentino, Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott.
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Lazario
Goliath wrote:Suggestions for future lists: Oliver Stone
That was a mistake on my part. He would have been on List 2 had I remembered him. Well, he'll be on List 6- that's for sure!!
Next list (same as the last one: a couple more added because a couple have fewer films) (and as usual, if I've forgotten any, add at will):
The Directors:
Oliver Stone:
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)
South of the Border (2009)
W. (2008)
World Trade Center (2006)
Alexander (2004)
Comandante (2003)
Any Given Sunday (1999)
U Turn (1997)
Nixon (1995)
Natural Born Killers (1994)
Heaven & Earth (1993)
JFK (1991)
The Doors (1991)
Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
Talk Radio (1988)
Wall Street (1987)
Platoon (1986)
Salvador (1986)
The Hand (1981)
Seizure (1974)
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Tim Burton:
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
Corpse Bride (2005)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Big Fish (2003)
Planet of the Apes (2001)
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Mars Attacks! (1996)
Ed Wood (1994)
Batman Returns (1992)
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Batman (1989)
Beetlejuice (1988)
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
Frankenweenie (1984)
Vincent (1982)
Luau (1982)
Hansel and Gretel (1982)
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Ron Howard:
The Dilemma (2011)
Angels & Demons (2009)
Frost/Nixon (2008)
The Da Vinci Code (2006)
Cinderella Man (2005)
The Missing (2003)
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Edtv (1999)
Ransom (1996)
Apollo 13 (1995)
The Paper (1994)
Far and Away (1992)
Backdraft (1991)
Parenthood (1989)
Willow (1988)
Take Five (1987)
Gung Ho (1986)
Cocoon (1985)
Splash (1984)
Little Shots (1983)
Night Shift (1982)
Through the Magic Pyramid (1981)
Skyward (1980)
Cotton Candy (1978)
Grand Theft Auto (1977)
Deed of Daring-Do (1969)
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Quentin Tarantino:
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Grindhouse: Death Proof (2007)
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
Jackie Brown (1997)
Four Rooms (1995)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
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David Fincher:
The Social Network (2010)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Zodiac (2007)
Panic Room (2002)
Fight Club (1999)
The Game (1997)
Se7en (1995)
Madonna music video - "Bad Girl" (1992)
Alien³ (1992)
George Michael music video - "Freedom '90" (1990)
Madonna music video - "Vogue" (1990)
Paula Abdul music video - "Cold Hearted (1989)
Madonna music video - "Oh Father" (1989)
Paula Abdul music video - "Forever Your Girl" (1989)
Madonna music video - "Express Yourself" (1989)
Paula Abdul music video - "Straight Up" (1989)
Sting music video - "Englishman in New York" (1987)
Jermaine Stewart music video - "We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off" (1986)
The Beat of the Live Drum (1985)
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Sam Raimi:
Drag Me to Hell (2009)
Spider-Man 3 (2007)
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Spider-Man (2002)
The Gift (2000)
For Love of the Game (1999)
A Simple Plan (1998)
The Quick and the Dead (1995)
Army of Darkness (1992)
Darkman (1990)
Evil Dead II (1987)
Crimewave (1985)
The Evil Dead (1981)
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Chris Columbus:
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009)
Rent (2005)
3-D Rocks (2005)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
Bicentennial Man (1999)
Stepmom (1998)
Nine Months (1995)
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
Only the Lonely (1991)
Home Alone (1990)
Heartbreak Hotel (1988)
Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
Wow, not a single ten in that last set. Let's see what we'll get this time.
Oliver Stone:
World Trade Center (2006)- Saw this in theaters when it came out, but don't really remember much about it to give it a score despite how clear the events are to me in my memory. I do remember a family watching Ed, Edd, n' Eddy on a TV screen however. Being my favorite modern animated series, I found that kind of cool.
The Doors (1991)- Watched the first few minutes on VH1 Classic a few years back, had to stop since I had other plans. Considering how much I like The Doors, I've been wanting to sit through the whole thing. Maybe someday.
Platoon (1986)- 8.5 An effective war flick. Worthy of most of it's praise.
Tim Burton:
Alice in Wonderland (2010)- 2.5 I feel like quoting Roger Ebert's North review here, but I think I'll pass for now.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)- 10 Honestly, I love this film. I know that this may not be a popular opinion on here, but I don't care. Depp's bored performance was close to perfect, Helena Bonham Carter was cute, Alan Rickman was class as usual, and the rest was great as well. I'm not much for musicals, but I love it.
Corpse Bride (2005)- 8.5 Underrated. Not quite as good as Nightmare, but the soundtrack holds up to repeat viewings and the animation is stunning.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)- 7 Serviceable, but loses me at the end. I wasn't big on the original either, and this is about equal to me.
Big Fish (2003)- 8 A much-needed change of pace for Burton. Not a favorite, but I would like to see him try something like this again.
Ed Wood (1994)- 10 Classic
Batman Returns (1992)- Haven't seen in years
Edward Scissorhands (1990)- 5 I find this to be a joyless piece of trash, but I seem to be alone here
Batman (1989)- Haven't seen in years
Beetlejuice (1988)- 9 Tons of fun. Michael Keaton is great.
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)- Haven't seen in years
Frankenweenie (1984)- Eh. I'm hoping that I'll like the stop-motion remake more.
Vincent (1982)- Don't want to score, but I do quite enjoy this.
Ron Howard:
A Beautiful Mind (2001)- 5.5 Seen it twice. Bored me to tears both time.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)- 3 Is too bad, however.
Apollo 13 (1995)- 7.5 Not too bad. I got interested enough in the mission and Tom Hanks was great.
Quentin Tarantino:
Inglourious Basterds (2009)- 9 Imperfect, but I quite enjoyed it. Brad Pitt and Christoph Waltz were GREAT, and the ending is epic.
Grindhouse: Death Proof (2007)- 6 The car chases are great, but the rest drags on even by Tarantino's standards. I'd give it a little push if the other girls died instead of Kurt Russell, but alas, that wasn't the case.
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)- 6 Eh. Giving both films an equal score. Never got into either one.
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)- 6
Pulp Fiction (1994)- 10 I have about four or five films which I'd consider to be my favorites, and this is one of them. Like an orgy of the English language.
Reservoir Dogs (1992)- 9.5 Class act
David Fincher:
The Social Network (2010)- 8 Don't know about being Best Picture worthy, but the screenplay was definitely worth some praise.
Zodiac (2007)- 5 Is it just me, or was this basically a remake of Se7en? Just like that film, it did little for me
Fight Club (1999)- 8.5 Brad Pitt can be outstanding when he wants to, like in here. Completely made it about him, and it was, too!
PostPosted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:45 pm Post subject:
Goliath wrote:
Suggestions for future lists: Oliver Stone
That was a mistake on my part. He would have been on List 2 had I remembered him. Well, he'll be on List 6- that's for sure!!
Next list (same as the last one: a couple more added because a couple have fewer films) (and as usual, if I've forgotten any, add at will):
The Directors:
Oliver Stone:
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)
South of the Border (2009)
W. (2008)
World Trade Center (2006)
Alexander (2004)
Comandante (2003)
Any Given Sunday (1999)
U Turn (1997)
Nixon (1995)
Natural Born Killers (1994)
Heaven & Earth (1993)
JFK (1991)
The Doors (1991)
Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
Talk Radio (1988)
Wall Street (1987)
Platoon (1986)
Salvador (1986)
The Hand (1981)
Seizure (1974)
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Tim Burton:
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
Corpse Bride (2005)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Big Fish (2003)
Planet of the Apes (2001)
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Mars Attacks! (1996)
Ed Wood (1994)
Batman Returns (1992)
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Batman (1989)
Beetlejuice (1988)
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
Frankenweenie (1984)
Vincent (1982)
Luau (1982)
Hansel and Gretel (1982)
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Ron Howard:
The Dilemma (2011)
Angels & Demons (2009)
Frost/Nixon (2008)
The Da Vinci Code (2006)
Cinderella Man (2005)
The Missing (2003)
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Edtv (1999)
Ransom (1996)
Apollo 13 (1995)
The Paper (1994)
Far and Away (1992)
Backdraft (1991)
Parenthood (1989)
Willow (1988)
Take Five (1987)
Gung Ho (1986)
Cocoon (1985)
Splash (1984)
Little Shots (1983)
Night Shift (1982)
Through the Magic Pyramid (1981)
Skyward (1980)
Cotton Candy (1978)
Grand Theft Auto (1977)
Deed of Daring-Do (1969)
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Quentin Tarantino:
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Grindhouse: Death Proof (2007)
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
Jackie Brown (1997)
Four Rooms (1995)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
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David Fincher:
The Social Network (2010)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Zodiac (2007)
Panic Room (2002)
Fight Club (1999)
The Game (1997)
Se7en (1995)
Madonna music video - "Bad Girl" (1992)
Alien³ (1992)
George Michael music video - "Freedom '90" (1990)
Madonna music video - "Vogue" (1990)
Paula Abdul music video - "Cold Hearted (1989)
Madonna music video - "Oh Father" (1989)
Paula Abdul music video - "Forever Your Girl" (1989)
Madonna music video - "Express Yourself" (1989)
Paula Abdul music video - "Straight Up" (1989)
Sting music video - "Englishman in New York" (1987)
Jermaine Stewart music video - "We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off" (1986)
Se7en (1995)- 5 Mediocre.
Sam Raimi:
Spider-Man 3 (2007)- 4 As a fan of Spider-Man, I don't care for these movies much at all. To me, they take away the fun and scope of the original comics and replace them with more whining and hokey melodrama than what we got in them. There are worse comic book movies however and Raimi does seem to have a lot of fun with the direction, so I can't be too harsh on them.
Spider-Man 2 (2004)- 5
Spider-Man (2002)- 6
Army of Darkness (1992)- 8.5 As a fan of horror, I love these movies. The first was a fine serious low-budget horror flick, while the sequel was a great comedic remake of the first and AOD was a really fun b-movie tribute.
Evil Dead II (1987)- 9
The Evil Dead (1981)- 8
Chris Columbus:
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)- 5.5 Slightly more interesting adaptation of an overrated book series
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)- 5 Boring adaptation of an overrated book series
Bicentennial Man (1999)- Same as the previous films. Don't remember liking this one, though.
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)- Same as the Home Alones
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)- Same as the first
Home Alone (1990)- Haven't seen in years
Oliver Stone:
World Trade Center (2006)- Saw this in theaters when it came out, but don't really remember much about it to give it a score despite how clear the events are to me in my memory. I do remember a family watching Ed, Edd, n' Eddy on a TV screen however. Being my favorite modern animated series, I found that kind of cool.
The Doors (1991)- Watched the first few minutes on VH1 Classic a few years back, had to stop since I had other plans. Considering how much I like The Doors, I've been wanting to sit through the whole thing. Maybe someday.
Platoon (1986)- 8.5 An effective war flick. Worthy of most of it's praise.
Tim Burton:
Alice in Wonderland (2010)- 2.5 I feel like quoting Roger Ebert's North review here, but I think I'll pass for now.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)- 10 Honestly, I love this film. I know that this may not be a popular opinion on here, but I don't care. Depp's bored performance was close to perfect, Helena Bonham Carter was cute, Alan Rickman was class as usual, and the rest was great as well. I'm not much for musicals, but I love it.
Corpse Bride (2005)- 8.5 Underrated. Not quite as good as Nightmare, but the soundtrack holds up to repeat viewings and the animation is stunning.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)- 7 Serviceable, but loses me at the end. I wasn't big on the original either, and this is about equal to me.
Big Fish (2003)- 8 A much-needed change of pace for Burton. Not a favorite, but I would like to see him try something like this again.
Ed Wood (1994)- 10 Classic
Batman Returns (1992)- Haven't seen in years
Edward Scissorhands (1990)- 5 I find this to be a joyless piece of trash, but I seem to be alone here
Batman (1989)- Haven't seen in years
Beetlejuice (1988)- 9 Tons of fun. Michael Keaton is great.
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)- Haven't seen in years
Frankenweenie (1984)- Eh. I'm hoping that I'll like the stop-motion remake more.
Vincent (1982)- Don't want to score, but I do quite enjoy this.
Ron Howard:
A Beautiful Mind (2001)- 5.5 Seen it twice. Bored me to tears both time.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)- 3 Is too bad, however.
Apollo 13 (1995)- 7.5 Not too bad. I got interested enough in the mission and Tom Hanks was great.
Quentin Tarantino:
Inglourious Basterds (2009)- 9 Imperfect, but I quite enjoyed it. Brad Pitt and Christoph Waltz were GREAT, and the ending is epic.
Grindhouse: Death Proof (2007)- 6 The car chases are great, but the rest drags on even by Tarantino's standards. I'd give it a little push if the other girls died instead of Kurt Russell, but alas, that wasn't the case.
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)- 6 Eh. Giving both films an equal score. Never got into either one.
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)- 6
Pulp Fiction (1994)- 10 I have about four or five films which I'd consider to be my favorites, and this is one of them. Like an orgy of the English language.
Reservoir Dogs (1992)- 9.5 Class act
David Fincher:
The Social Network (2010)- 8 Don't know about being Best Picture worthy, but the screenplay was definitely worth some praise.
Zodiac (2007)- 5 Is it just me, or was this basically a remake of Se7en? Just like that film, it did little for me
Fight Club (1999)- 8.5 Brad Pitt can be outstanding when he wants to, like in here. Completely made it about him, and it was, too!
PostPosted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:45 pm Post subject:
Goliath wrote:
Suggestions for future lists: Oliver Stone
That was a mistake on my part. He would have been on List 2 had I remembered him. Well, he'll be on List 6- that's for sure!!
Next list (same as the last one: a couple more added because a couple have fewer films) (and as usual, if I've forgotten any, add at will):
The Directors:
Oliver Stone:
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)
South of the Border (2009)
W. (2008)
World Trade Center (2006)
Alexander (2004)
Comandante (2003)
Any Given Sunday (1999)
U Turn (1997)
Nixon (1995)
Natural Born Killers (1994)
Heaven & Earth (1993)
JFK (1991)
The Doors (1991)
Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
Talk Radio (1988)
Wall Street (1987)
Platoon (1986)
Salvador (1986)
The Hand (1981)
Seizure (1974)
-
Tim Burton:
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
Corpse Bride (2005)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Big Fish (2003)
Planet of the Apes (2001)
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Mars Attacks! (1996)
Ed Wood (1994)
Batman Returns (1992)
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Batman (1989)
Beetlejuice (1988)
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
Frankenweenie (1984)
Vincent (1982)
Luau (1982)
Hansel and Gretel (1982)
-
Ron Howard:
The Dilemma (2011)
Angels & Demons (2009)
Frost/Nixon (2008)
The Da Vinci Code (2006)
Cinderella Man (2005)
The Missing (2003)
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Edtv (1999)
Ransom (1996)
Apollo 13 (1995)
The Paper (1994)
Far and Away (1992)
Backdraft (1991)
Parenthood (1989)
Willow (1988)
Take Five (1987)
Gung Ho (1986)
Cocoon (1985)
Splash (1984)
Little Shots (1983)
Night Shift (1982)
Through the Magic Pyramid (1981)
Skyward (1980)
Cotton Candy (1978)
Grand Theft Auto (1977)
Deed of Daring-Do (1969)
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Quentin Tarantino:
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Grindhouse: Death Proof (2007)
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
Jackie Brown (1997)
Four Rooms (1995)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
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David Fincher:
The Social Network (2010)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Zodiac (2007)
Panic Room (2002)
Fight Club (1999)
The Game (1997)
Se7en (1995)
Madonna music video - "Bad Girl" (1992)
Alien³ (1992)
George Michael music video - "Freedom '90" (1990)
Madonna music video - "Vogue" (1990)
Paula Abdul music video - "Cold Hearted (1989)
Madonna music video - "Oh Father" (1989)
Paula Abdul music video - "Forever Your Girl" (1989)
Madonna music video - "Express Yourself" (1989)
Paula Abdul music video - "Straight Up" (1989)
Sting music video - "Englishman in New York" (1987)
Jermaine Stewart music video - "We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off" (1986)
Se7en (1995)- 5 Mediocre.
Sam Raimi:
Spider-Man 3 (2007)- 4 As a fan of Spider-Man, I don't care for these movies much at all. To me, they take away the fun and scope of the original comics and replace them with more whining and hokey melodrama than what we got in them. There are worse comic book movies however and Raimi does seem to have a lot of fun with the direction, so I can't be too harsh on them.
Spider-Man 2 (2004)- 5
Spider-Man (2002)- 6
Army of Darkness (1992)- 8.5 As a fan of horror, I love these movies. The first was a fine serious low-budget horror flick, while the sequel was a great comedic remake of the first and AOD was a really fun b-movie tribute.
Evil Dead II (1987)- 9
The Evil Dead (1981)- 8
Chris Columbus:
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)- 5.5 Slightly more interesting adaptation of an overrated book series
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)- 5 Boring adaptation of an overrated book series
Bicentennial Man (1999)- Same as the previous films. Don't remember liking this one, though.
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)- Same as the Home Alones
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)- Same as the first
Home Alone (1990)- Haven't seen in years
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[quote="Lazario"]Tim Burton:
Alice in Wonderland (2010) ~ 4/10
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) ~ 9/10
Corpse Bride (2005) ~ 3/10
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) ~ 2/10
Big Fish (2003) ~ 7/10 (Dull, but not bad)
Sleepy Hollow (1999) ~ I can only vaguely remember this. Based on what I'm feeling: 6/10
Mars Attacks! (1996) ~ 8/10
Edward Scissorhands (1990) ~ 10/10
Ron Howard:
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) ~ 3/10 (I hated this movie. But I dislike most everything with Jim Carrey in a lead role)
Ransom (1996) ~ 6/10
David Fincher:
Se7en (1995) ~ 6/10
Alien³ (1992) ~ 6/10 Better than 2, but never reaches the original.
Sam Raimi:
Drag Me to Hell (2009) ~ I wish I could see this movie; I've heard it's totally bizarre and weird (mostly with old woman's mouth all over girl.
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Spider-Man 3 (2007) ~ 4/10
Spider-Man 2 (2004) ~ 7/10
Spider-Man (2002) ~ 6/10
The Gift (2000) ~ 9/10
Chris Columbus:
Rent (2005) ~ 7/10
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) ~ 8/10
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) ~ 5/10
Bicentennial Man (1999) ~ Seen this, but it's been forever. All I remember is it sucking, plus being a rip-off of the Haley Osment movie.
Stepmom (1998) ~ 7/10
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) ~ 8/10
Home Alone (1990) ~ 9/10
There were several I've seen before, but it's been so long that it didn't seem right to rate them.
Alice in Wonderland (2010) ~ 4/10
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) ~ 9/10
Corpse Bride (2005) ~ 3/10
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) ~ 2/10
Big Fish (2003) ~ 7/10 (Dull, but not bad)
Sleepy Hollow (1999) ~ I can only vaguely remember this. Based on what I'm feeling: 6/10
Mars Attacks! (1996) ~ 8/10
Edward Scissorhands (1990) ~ 10/10
Ron Howard:
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) ~ 3/10 (I hated this movie. But I dislike most everything with Jim Carrey in a lead role)
Ransom (1996) ~ 6/10
David Fincher:
Se7en (1995) ~ 6/10
Alien³ (1992) ~ 6/10 Better than 2, but never reaches the original.
Sam Raimi:
Drag Me to Hell (2009) ~ I wish I could see this movie; I've heard it's totally bizarre and weird (mostly with old woman's mouth all over girl.
).Spider-Man 3 (2007) ~ 4/10
Spider-Man 2 (2004) ~ 7/10
Spider-Man (2002) ~ 6/10
The Gift (2000) ~ 9/10
Chris Columbus:
Rent (2005) ~ 7/10
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) ~ 8/10
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) ~ 5/10
Bicentennial Man (1999) ~ Seen this, but it's been forever. All I remember is it sucking, plus being a rip-off of the Haley Osment movie.
Stepmom (1998) ~ 7/10
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) ~ 8/10
Home Alone (1990) ~ 9/10
There were several I've seen before, but it's been so long that it didn't seem right to rate them.
Listening to most often lately:
Taylor Swift ~ "Elizabeth Taylor"
Katy Perry ~ "bandaid"
Meghan Trainor ~ "Still Don't Care"
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Oliver Stone:
World Trade Center (2006) -
Rented it when it came out, fell asleep early on.
Alexander (2004) -
Caught part of it on cable, it was terrible and I quickly turned it off.
Nixon (1995) - 6
Interesting information but it bored me to death.
Natural Born Killers (1994) -
I've always been interested in this, is it worth seeing?
JFK (1991) - 6.5
Riveting, if not factually correct and convoluted.
Platoon (1986) - 7.5
One of the better Vietnam war pictures, great score.
Tim Burton:
Alice in Wonderland (2010) - 5.5
He tried and we see the potential but it just wasn't good.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) - 6
Dreary little pic with a standard story and amateur musical numbers.
Corpse Bride (2005) - 7
Almost as good as The Nightmare Before Christmas. Vastly underrated.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) - 6.5
Interesting re-imagining that lacks the charm of the original.
Big Fish (2003) - 6.5
Interesting tall tale that gets point for being original.
Planet of the Apes (2001) - 5.5
Starts off well enough but all goes down hill once we meet the apes.
Sleepy Hollow (1999) -
It's been too long. I remember liking the atmosphere and the horseman's design but not really caring for the story or characters.
Mars Attacks! (1996) - 6
Fun homage to the 50s sci-fi pics. A little too campy at times, Ed Wood had a better balance.
Ed Wood (1994) - 7
I remember this being a fun movie with interesting characters.
Batman Returns (1992) - 7
Better then the first one, great design, score, and casting.
Edward Scissorhands (1990) - 6
Unique, great score and design, but not particularly good.
Batman (1989) - 6.5
I'm probably the only person in the world who didn't like Jack Nicholson's Joker. It just felt too much like Jack Nicholson and not enough like Joker.
Beetlejuice (1988) - 6.5
I love the characters and design, classic score. This just reeks of Burton.
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) -
I saw this a while back and remember it being child-like in tone, like Sesame Street.
Frankenweenie (1984) -
I've never seen it and don't feel like YouTubing it at the moment.
Vincent (1982) -
I've never seen it and don't feel like YouTubing it at the moment.
Ron Howard:
Angels & Demons (2009) -
The first one was weak, so I didn't care to check out the sequel.
Frost/Nixon (2008) - 7.5
Great acting, very engaging character study.
The Da Vinci Code (2006) - 6.5
Great at times but overall fairly standard conspiracy crap.
Cinderella Man (2005) - 7
Pretty good boxing movie.
The Missing (2003) -
I rented it when it first came out and don't remember being very engaged by it.
A Beautiful Mind (2001) - 6
Some nice acting but not very good.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) - 5.5
Should've remained a short.
Edtv (1999) -
I saw it forever ago and don't remember it being very good.
Apollo 13 (1995) - 7.5
Pretty good movie with a great score.
Backdraft (1991) - 6.5
Pretty standard popcorn flick
Willow (1988) -
I saw this when I was a kid. Don't remember much about it.
Gung Ho (1986) - 6
Pretty standard Keaton 80s flick.
Cocoon (1985) - 6.5
It worked up until we meet the aliens.
Splash (1984) - 6
I really didn't care for this mermaid comedy.
Night Shift (1982) - 6.5
My dad loves this for some reason, it was alright.
Quentin Tarantino:
Inglourious Basterds (2009) - 7.5
Wonderful dialogue with the great campy direction and characters. Unfortunately I just can't get into this alternate history as much as I'd like.
Grindhouse: Death Proof (2007) -
I only watched the beginning of this. It was just a little too campy.
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) - 7.5
Pretty good conclusion to the set, even if not as good as the first.
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) - 7.5
By the time it was over, I wanted more.
Jackie Brown (1997) -
Why the fuck haven't I seen this yet?
Pulp Fiction (1994) - 8.5
I haven't seen it in a while but I loved it. Some classic lol moments with great dialogue, characters and fucked up series of events.
Reservoir Dogs (1992) - 8
Not as out-there as most of Tarantino but I love it all the same. Style, dialogue, characters, all the trademarks are here.
David Fincher:
The Social Network (2010) - 8
Factually correct or not, I find this fascinating.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) - 6.5
Too slow and uninteresting. We've seen it all before with Forest Gump.
Zodiac (2007) - 6.5
It never really seemed to go anywhere.
Panic Room (2002) -
Very standard for Fincher.
Fight Club (1999) - 7.5
Relies too much on the trick ending and lighting visuals, not much is actually there.
Se7en (1995) - 7.5
Cool concept but a little standard. It's been a long time since I've seen it.
Alien³ (1992) - 6
Huge drop in quality after Aliens. I've seen the director's cut and it's not much better at all.
Sam Raimi:
Drag Me to Hell (2009) - 6.5
Cheesy, in all the right ways.
Spider-Man 3 (2007) - 6
Too much of this and too little of that.
Spider-Man 2 (2004) - 8
One of the best superhero movies ever.
Spider-Man (2002) - 7.5
Flawed but still great.
Army of Darkness (1992) - 6
Too cheesy.
Darkman (1990) -
It's been too long.
Evil Dead II (1987) - 6.5
Better then the first, one big cheese ball.
The Evil Dead (1981) - 6
I know this is getting annoying but there is no better way to describe this, cheese.
Chris Columbus:
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) - 5.5
Tries too hard to be the next Harry Potter. If you're going to fuck with mythology, let it be God of War.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) - 7
Whimsical and charming, as I imagined it when I read the books, if not as well crafted as the later incarnations.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) - 7
Whimsical and charming, as I imagined it when I read the books, if not as well crafted as the later incarnations.
Bicentennial Man (1999) - 5.5
Boring.
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) - 7
This was what you got when you wanted a Robin Williams comedy in the 90s.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) - 6
What was the point of this? It just repeated the original movie in a new location.
Home Alone (1990) - 7.5
Classic little christmas themed charmer.
World Trade Center (2006) -
Rented it when it came out, fell asleep early on.
Alexander (2004) -
Caught part of it on cable, it was terrible and I quickly turned it off.
Nixon (1995) - 6
Interesting information but it bored me to death.
Natural Born Killers (1994) -
I've always been interested in this, is it worth seeing?
JFK (1991) - 6.5
Riveting, if not factually correct and convoluted.
Platoon (1986) - 7.5
One of the better Vietnam war pictures, great score.
Tim Burton:
Alice in Wonderland (2010) - 5.5
He tried and we see the potential but it just wasn't good.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) - 6
Dreary little pic with a standard story and amateur musical numbers.
Corpse Bride (2005) - 7
Almost as good as The Nightmare Before Christmas. Vastly underrated.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) - 6.5
Interesting re-imagining that lacks the charm of the original.
Big Fish (2003) - 6.5
Interesting tall tale that gets point for being original.
Planet of the Apes (2001) - 5.5
Starts off well enough but all goes down hill once we meet the apes.
Sleepy Hollow (1999) -
It's been too long. I remember liking the atmosphere and the horseman's design but not really caring for the story or characters.
Mars Attacks! (1996) - 6
Fun homage to the 50s sci-fi pics. A little too campy at times, Ed Wood had a better balance.
Ed Wood (1994) - 7
I remember this being a fun movie with interesting characters.
Batman Returns (1992) - 7
Better then the first one, great design, score, and casting.
Edward Scissorhands (1990) - 6
Unique, great score and design, but not particularly good.
Batman (1989) - 6.5
I'm probably the only person in the world who didn't like Jack Nicholson's Joker. It just felt too much like Jack Nicholson and not enough like Joker.
Beetlejuice (1988) - 6.5
I love the characters and design, classic score. This just reeks of Burton.
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) -
I saw this a while back and remember it being child-like in tone, like Sesame Street.
Frankenweenie (1984) -
I've never seen it and don't feel like YouTubing it at the moment.
Vincent (1982) -
I've never seen it and don't feel like YouTubing it at the moment.
Ron Howard:
Angels & Demons (2009) -
The first one was weak, so I didn't care to check out the sequel.
Frost/Nixon (2008) - 7.5
Great acting, very engaging character study.
The Da Vinci Code (2006) - 6.5
Great at times but overall fairly standard conspiracy crap.
Cinderella Man (2005) - 7
Pretty good boxing movie.
The Missing (2003) -
I rented it when it first came out and don't remember being very engaged by it.
A Beautiful Mind (2001) - 6
Some nice acting but not very good.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) - 5.5
Should've remained a short.
Edtv (1999) -
I saw it forever ago and don't remember it being very good.
Apollo 13 (1995) - 7.5
Pretty good movie with a great score.
Backdraft (1991) - 6.5
Pretty standard popcorn flick
Willow (1988) -
I saw this when I was a kid. Don't remember much about it.
Gung Ho (1986) - 6
Pretty standard Keaton 80s flick.
Cocoon (1985) - 6.5
It worked up until we meet the aliens.
Splash (1984) - 6
I really didn't care for this mermaid comedy.
Night Shift (1982) - 6.5
My dad loves this for some reason, it was alright.
Quentin Tarantino:
Inglourious Basterds (2009) - 7.5
Wonderful dialogue with the great campy direction and characters. Unfortunately I just can't get into this alternate history as much as I'd like.
Grindhouse: Death Proof (2007) -
I only watched the beginning of this. It was just a little too campy.
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) - 7.5
Pretty good conclusion to the set, even if not as good as the first.
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) - 7.5
By the time it was over, I wanted more.
Jackie Brown (1997) -
Why the fuck haven't I seen this yet?
Pulp Fiction (1994) - 8.5
I haven't seen it in a while but I loved it. Some classic lol moments with great dialogue, characters and fucked up series of events.
Reservoir Dogs (1992) - 8
Not as out-there as most of Tarantino but I love it all the same. Style, dialogue, characters, all the trademarks are here.
David Fincher:
The Social Network (2010) - 8
Factually correct or not, I find this fascinating.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) - 6.5
Too slow and uninteresting. We've seen it all before with Forest Gump.
Zodiac (2007) - 6.5
It never really seemed to go anywhere.
Panic Room (2002) -
Very standard for Fincher.
Fight Club (1999) - 7.5
Relies too much on the trick ending and lighting visuals, not much is actually there.
Se7en (1995) - 7.5
Cool concept but a little standard. It's been a long time since I've seen it.
Alien³ (1992) - 6
Huge drop in quality after Aliens. I've seen the director's cut and it's not much better at all.
Sam Raimi:
Drag Me to Hell (2009) - 6.5
Cheesy, in all the right ways.
Spider-Man 3 (2007) - 6
Too much of this and too little of that.
Spider-Man 2 (2004) - 8
One of the best superhero movies ever.
Spider-Man (2002) - 7.5
Flawed but still great.
Army of Darkness (1992) - 6
Too cheesy.
Darkman (1990) -
It's been too long.
Evil Dead II (1987) - 6.5
Better then the first, one big cheese ball.
The Evil Dead (1981) - 6
I know this is getting annoying but there is no better way to describe this, cheese.
Chris Columbus:
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) - 5.5
Tries too hard to be the next Harry Potter. If you're going to fuck with mythology, let it be God of War.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) - 7
Whimsical and charming, as I imagined it when I read the books, if not as well crafted as the later incarnations.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) - 7
Whimsical and charming, as I imagined it when I read the books, if not as well crafted as the later incarnations.
Bicentennial Man (1999) - 5.5
Boring.
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) - 7
This was what you got when you wanted a Robin Williams comedy in the 90s.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) - 6
What was the point of this? It just repeated the original movie in a new location.
Home Alone (1990) - 7.5
Classic little christmas themed charmer.
Oh, Lazario, how you spoil me with that list! So many of my favorite directors/films! This is going to take some time. Just out of curiosity: do you have any special meaning with this thread? Do you use it to get new ideas for movies that you haven't seen yet? Have you seen many of the movies you're listing? Will you give out more report cards yourself?
Edit: I'm shocked at the lack of love for Oliver Stone here!
Oliver Stone:
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)- 7.5
Not as good as the original, but still enjoyable. Michael Douglas is perfect as always, but this sequel focusses too much on the private life of LaBoeuf's character. Camerawork has significantly improved since the original.
South of the Border (2009)- 7
This grade is more due to its subject matter and noble intentions, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. The documentary is about seven Latin-American presidents, who get purposefully misrepresented in the agenda-driven US media. Stone wants to counter that one-sided image, but the result is a bit messy. The overall film is too short, and too little time is spend on explaining what these presidents have accomplished that is so radically different from anything leaders from this region have done before. Too little of their tremendous results are showcased. Viewers who have not delved into these issues before will be left wondering just what it is that make these presidents so admirable
W. (2008)-
Haven't watched this one yet. After eight years of Bush, I wasn't ready for a movie about him. Neither was the public and that's why it flopped.
Nixon (1995)- 8.5
I almost started to feel sorry for Tricky Dick, and that's a sign the director did a good job, with a lot of help from Anthony Hopkins.
Natural Born Killers (1994)- 7.5
Stone's commentary on modern media, privy on sensation and violence is captured with a unique and fitting style.
JFK (1991)- 9
Very long and very dialogue-heavy ("talky"), but doesn't bore one single second. It's impressive how the overload on information presented has been worked into a coherent and suspenseful narrative. I realize this is a work of fiction, but I'll say this: Stone has his facts straight and builds a reconstruction that's far more convincing than the much discredited Warren Commission's report. I consider this the best explanation of the 1963 coup that got president Kennedy assassinated.
Born on the Fourth of July (1989)- 7.5
Impressive performance by Tom Cruise and shedding light on a subject -life of veterans after the war- that's remarkably often neglected in a country that's so obsessed with war.
Wall Street (1987)- 8
Perfect image of the 1980's zeitgeist of greed, materialism and Reaganomics, personified by iconic character Gordon Gekko, still Douglas' best role to date.
Platoon (1986)- 8.5
Gripping and shocking portrayal of the war Stone himself fought.
Salvador (1986)
Unfortunately, I still haven't seen this drama about the civil war in El Salvador in the 1980's, in which James Woods witnesses how the US chooses the side of the military rulers who turn against their own people.
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Tim Burton:
Corpse Bride (2005)- 7.5
Unpleasant subject, but very original, well-executed, brilliantly animated and with a strong voicecast.
Big Fish (2003)- 3
I turned this off after only half an hour, which is unique to me.
Batman Returns (1992)- 7
Not as good as the first one, but enjoyable.
Batman (1989)- 7.5
Pure entertainment, but no match to Nolan's version.
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Ron Howard:
Frost/Nixon (2008)- 8
Intriguing, because I don't know whom to loathe more after watching this: Frost or Nixon.
The Da Vinci Code (2006)- 8.5
Yeah, really! I haven't read the book and didn't have high expectations when I first watched it; maybe that accounts for the higher-than-average rating. But I really, really liked this movie --but: the director's cut. I understand the theatrical version was much shorter, and I guess that would make it messier.
Cinderella Man (2005)- 7
Good, but average feel-good fare, in which no cliché isn't used.
The Missing (2003)- 6.5
A Beautiful Mind (2001)- 8
A bit too sappy at times, but otherwise very touching, especially because of Crowe's performance. Very smart and totally unexpected twist after roughly half an hour turns the film upside-down. And Jennifer Connelly! <3
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Quentin Tarantino:
Inglourious Basterds (2009)- 7
Overrated. Too many gimmicks, too many things I've seen before in other, better films by Tarantino. Christoph Walz as Col. Landa is amazing, though.
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)- 7
Much less exciting than Part 1. Includes the most gruesome scene I've ever seen, involving Thurman taking out her opponent's eye. I had to look away.
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)- 8.5
Fantastic revenge-movie! Over-the-top, ultra-violent, bloody, with a great role by Uma Thurman. Not the kind of movie I would normally like, but this is one good exception.
Jackie Brown (1997)- 6.5
Boring. The one Tarantino I don't really like.
Pulp Fiction (1994)- 9.5
Masterpiece! Cool characters, cool dialogue, cool action scenes: everything about it is cool!
Reservoir Dogs (1992)- 9
Short and sweet, memorable from the opening scene where they discusss Madonna's 'Like A Virgin', through the scene where Michael Madsen's cuts of the policeman's ear up until the end in which almost everybody dies.
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David Fincher:
Fight Club (1999)- 7.5
A bit overrated. I have a love-hate relationship with it. When I first saw it, I thought it was ground-breaking, totally unique and both a good action movie and relevant social criticism combined. Now, I just think it's pretentious.
The Game (1997)- 8.5
Fake ending upon fake ending without it getting boring.
Se7en (1995)- 8.5
Never has a serial killer movie been done better.
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Sam Raimi:
Spider-Man (2002)-
I don't remember much of it. I was watching this years ago with the (then) girl of my dreams, and we were too busy with each other to pay close attention.
The Gift (2000)- 6
I had to look this up on IMDb, because I wasn't sure I had seen it, and that's not a good sign. Standard movie; only memorable thing being a topless Katie Holmes.
A Simple Plan (1998)- 8
Intelligent psychological thriller.
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Chris Columbus:
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)- 6
Meh. As a kid, I thought this was hilarious. But what do kids know?
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)- 4
Rewatched it recently and was surprised how bad it was, compared to the original. Mainly because of the added saccharine-sweet part with the bird-lady.
Home Alone (1990)- 5.5
Well, it's acceptable slapstick.
Edit: I'm shocked at the lack of love for Oliver Stone here!
Oliver Stone:
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)- 7.5
Not as good as the original, but still enjoyable. Michael Douglas is perfect as always, but this sequel focusses too much on the private life of LaBoeuf's character. Camerawork has significantly improved since the original.
South of the Border (2009)- 7
This grade is more due to its subject matter and noble intentions, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. The documentary is about seven Latin-American presidents, who get purposefully misrepresented in the agenda-driven US media. Stone wants to counter that one-sided image, but the result is a bit messy. The overall film is too short, and too little time is spend on explaining what these presidents have accomplished that is so radically different from anything leaders from this region have done before. Too little of their tremendous results are showcased. Viewers who have not delved into these issues before will be left wondering just what it is that make these presidents so admirable
W. (2008)-
Haven't watched this one yet. After eight years of Bush, I wasn't ready for a movie about him. Neither was the public and that's why it flopped.
Nixon (1995)- 8.5
I almost started to feel sorry for Tricky Dick, and that's a sign the director did a good job, with a lot of help from Anthony Hopkins.
Natural Born Killers (1994)- 7.5
Stone's commentary on modern media, privy on sensation and violence is captured with a unique and fitting style.
JFK (1991)- 9
Very long and very dialogue-heavy ("talky"), but doesn't bore one single second. It's impressive how the overload on information presented has been worked into a coherent and suspenseful narrative. I realize this is a work of fiction, but I'll say this: Stone has his facts straight and builds a reconstruction that's far more convincing than the much discredited Warren Commission's report. I consider this the best explanation of the 1963 coup that got president Kennedy assassinated.
Born on the Fourth of July (1989)- 7.5
Impressive performance by Tom Cruise and shedding light on a subject -life of veterans after the war- that's remarkably often neglected in a country that's so obsessed with war.
Wall Street (1987)- 8
Perfect image of the 1980's zeitgeist of greed, materialism and Reaganomics, personified by iconic character Gordon Gekko, still Douglas' best role to date.
Platoon (1986)- 8.5
Gripping and shocking portrayal of the war Stone himself fought.
Salvador (1986)
Unfortunately, I still haven't seen this drama about the civil war in El Salvador in the 1980's, in which James Woods witnesses how the US chooses the side of the military rulers who turn against their own people.
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Tim Burton:
Corpse Bride (2005)- 7.5
Unpleasant subject, but very original, well-executed, brilliantly animated and with a strong voicecast.
Big Fish (2003)- 3
I turned this off after only half an hour, which is unique to me.
Batman Returns (1992)- 7
Not as good as the first one, but enjoyable.
Batman (1989)- 7.5
Pure entertainment, but no match to Nolan's version.
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Ron Howard:
Frost/Nixon (2008)- 8
Intriguing, because I don't know whom to loathe more after watching this: Frost or Nixon.
The Da Vinci Code (2006)- 8.5
Yeah, really! I haven't read the book and didn't have high expectations when I first watched it; maybe that accounts for the higher-than-average rating. But I really, really liked this movie --but: the director's cut. I understand the theatrical version was much shorter, and I guess that would make it messier.
Cinderella Man (2005)- 7
Good, but average feel-good fare, in which no cliché isn't used.
The Missing (2003)- 6.5
A Beautiful Mind (2001)- 8
A bit too sappy at times, but otherwise very touching, especially because of Crowe's performance. Very smart and totally unexpected twist after roughly half an hour turns the film upside-down. And Jennifer Connelly! <3
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Quentin Tarantino:
Inglourious Basterds (2009)- 7
Overrated. Too many gimmicks, too many things I've seen before in other, better films by Tarantino. Christoph Walz as Col. Landa is amazing, though.
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)- 7
Much less exciting than Part 1. Includes the most gruesome scene I've ever seen, involving Thurman taking out her opponent's eye. I had to look away.
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)- 8.5
Fantastic revenge-movie! Over-the-top, ultra-violent, bloody, with a great role by Uma Thurman. Not the kind of movie I would normally like, but this is one good exception.
Jackie Brown (1997)- 6.5
Boring. The one Tarantino I don't really like.
Pulp Fiction (1994)- 9.5
Masterpiece! Cool characters, cool dialogue, cool action scenes: everything about it is cool!
Reservoir Dogs (1992)- 9
Short and sweet, memorable from the opening scene where they discusss Madonna's 'Like A Virgin', through the scene where Michael Madsen's cuts of the policeman's ear up until the end in which almost everybody dies.
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David Fincher:
Fight Club (1999)- 7.5
A bit overrated. I have a love-hate relationship with it. When I first saw it, I thought it was ground-breaking, totally unique and both a good action movie and relevant social criticism combined. Now, I just think it's pretentious.
The Game (1997)- 8.5
Fake ending upon fake ending without it getting boring.
Se7en (1995)- 8.5
Never has a serial killer movie been done better.
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Sam Raimi:
Spider-Man (2002)-
I don't remember much of it. I was watching this years ago with the (then) girl of my dreams, and we were too busy with each other to pay close attention.
The Gift (2000)- 6
I had to look this up on IMDb, because I wasn't sure I had seen it, and that's not a good sign. Standard movie; only memorable thing being a topless Katie Holmes.
A Simple Plan (1998)- 8
Intelligent psychological thriller.
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Chris Columbus:
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)- 6
Meh. As a kid, I thought this was hilarious. But what do kids know?
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)- 4
Rewatched it recently and was surprised how bad it was, compared to the original. Mainly because of the added saccharine-sweet part with the bird-lady.
Home Alone (1990)- 5.5
Well, it's acceptable slapstick.
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No on both questions. But if it gives people ideas and reminders, etc(.), that's good in my eyes. I just like seeing the opinions and I know at least one person looks forward to it (Kurosawa's coming, I promise you guys). Apart from that, I just don't know why. One thing's for sure, it's the first time opinions haven't been shocking. A little surprising, but not shocking. If you don't agree with someone, you can just post your own different opinion without having to address the other person. No debate. No pressure- best part.Goliath wrote:Oh, Lazario, how you spoil me with that list! So many of my favorite directors/films! This is going to take some time. Just out of curiosity: do you have any special meaning with this thread? Do you use it to get new ideas for movies that you haven't seen yet? Have you seen many of the movies you're listing?
Oooh, yeah. I'm still workin' on mine from the last batch. 2 of the directors made up a huge chunk of my younger years and now a simple summary after each movie is turning into paragraph-after-paragraph. I haven't even finished the last director - or started on this new batch yet.Goliath wrote:Will you give out more report cards yourself?
I feel like I shouldn't even post this until I'm finished, but...
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Ron Howard
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (4/10) - Okay the first time, but gets worse with each viewing.
Chris Columbus
Home Alone (7/10) - Pretty good until the third act.
Mrs Doubtfire (7.5/10) - One of Robin Williams' best comedies.
Home Alone 2 (5/10) - Nothing more than a rehash with even more brutal traps.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (7.5/10) - Pretty good way to start the series.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (7/10) - Another good adaptation
Tim Burton
PeeWee's Big Adventure (7.5/10) - I must have watched this a lot as a kid.
Beetlejuice (8/10) - A really weird but enjoyable film which works thanks to Michael Keaton
Batman (7/10) - Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson were good in their roles and the art direction was great.
Edward Scissorhands (7/10) - More great weirdness from Tim Burton.
Ed Wood (8.5/10) - One of Burtons best. Martin Landou deserved the Oscar for his role as Bela Lugosi.
Big Fish (7.5/10) - Another enjoyable film with that Burton feel.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (6.5/10) - I thought it was okay the first time. The visuals are great as always, but I prefer the Gene Wilder version more.
Corpse Bride(7/10) - If you like TNBC, you'll surely like this.
Sweeney Todd (7/10) - A violent, but good, musical.
Alice in Wonderland (5/10) - Really forgettable
Quentin Tarantino
Reservior Dogs(7.5/10) - Do not remember much though I did like it,
Pulp Fiction (9/10) - Probably my favorite of Tarantino's films and one of my (new) all-time favorites.
Kill Bill Volume 1(7/10) - Pretty violent and stylized.
Grindhouse:Death Proof(6.5/10) - Probably the weakest part of Grindhouse, but still somewhat enjoyable (Just don't watch the extended cut).
Inglorious Basterds(7.5/10) - Great performances from the actors especially Christoph Waltz and Brad Pitt.
David Fincher
The Social Network (7.5/10) - The only one of Fincher's films I have seen (so far). I found this movie good (if overrated).
Sam Raimi
The Evil Dead (7/10)-Great B-Movie fun
The Evil Dead II (7.5) - Even more B-Movie fun
Army of Darkness (7/10) - Not as good as the first 2 but still fun.
Spider-Man (7/10) - Has its flaws, but still a good superhero film.
Spider-Man 2 (8.5/10) - A huge improvement over the first one.
Spider-Man 3 - (6.5/10) - A step down from the first 2 but not bad.
Drag Me to Hell (7/10) Good attempt to return to the B-movie genre.
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (4/10) - Okay the first time, but gets worse with each viewing.
Chris Columbus
Home Alone (7/10) - Pretty good until the third act.
Mrs Doubtfire (7.5/10) - One of Robin Williams' best comedies.
Home Alone 2 (5/10) - Nothing more than a rehash with even more brutal traps.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (7.5/10) - Pretty good way to start the series.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (7/10) - Another good adaptation
Tim Burton
PeeWee's Big Adventure (7.5/10) - I must have watched this a lot as a kid.
Beetlejuice (8/10) - A really weird but enjoyable film which works thanks to Michael Keaton
Batman (7/10) - Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson were good in their roles and the art direction was great.
Edward Scissorhands (7/10) - More great weirdness from Tim Burton.
Ed Wood (8.5/10) - One of Burtons best. Martin Landou deserved the Oscar for his role as Bela Lugosi.
Big Fish (7.5/10) - Another enjoyable film with that Burton feel.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (6.5/10) - I thought it was okay the first time. The visuals are great as always, but I prefer the Gene Wilder version more.
Corpse Bride(7/10) - If you like TNBC, you'll surely like this.
Sweeney Todd (7/10) - A violent, but good, musical.
Alice in Wonderland (5/10) - Really forgettable
Quentin Tarantino
Reservior Dogs(7.5/10) - Do not remember much though I did like it,
Pulp Fiction (9/10) - Probably my favorite of Tarantino's films and one of my (new) all-time favorites.
Kill Bill Volume 1(7/10) - Pretty violent and stylized.
Grindhouse:Death Proof(6.5/10) - Probably the weakest part of Grindhouse, but still somewhat enjoyable (Just don't watch the extended cut).
Inglorious Basterds(7.5/10) - Great performances from the actors especially Christoph Waltz and Brad Pitt.
David Fincher
The Social Network (7.5/10) - The only one of Fincher's films I have seen (so far). I found this movie good (if overrated).
Sam Raimi
The Evil Dead (7/10)-Great B-Movie fun
The Evil Dead II (7.5) - Even more B-Movie fun
Army of Darkness (7/10) - Not as good as the first 2 but still fun.
Spider-Man (7/10) - Has its flaws, but still a good superhero film.
Spider-Man 2 (8.5/10) - A huge improvement over the first one.
Spider-Man 3 - (6.5/10) - A step down from the first 2 but not bad.
Drag Me to Hell (7/10) Good attempt to return to the B-movie genre.
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Re: Directors' Report Cards: Movie Ratings (List 7)
The Directors:
John Ford:
Chesty: A Tribute to a Legend (1976)
7 Women (1966)
Cheyenne Autumn (1964)
Donovan's Reef (1963)
How the West Was Won (1962)
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
Two Rode Together (1961)
Sergeant Rutledge (1960)
The Horse Soldiers (1959)
The Last Hurrah (1958)
Gideon of Scotland Yard (1958)
The Rising of the Moon (1957)
The Wings of Eagles (1957)
The Searchers (1956)
Mister Roberts (1955)
The Long Gray Line (1955)
Mogambo (1953)
The Sun Shines Bright (1953)
What Price Glory (1952)
The Quiet Man (1952)
This Is Korea! (1951)
Rio Grande (1950)
Wagon Master (1950)
When Willie Comes Marching Home (1950)
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)
3 Godfathers (1948)
Fort Apache (1948)
The Fugitive (1947)
My Darling Clementine (1946)
They Were Expendable (1945)
How to Operate Behind Enemy Lines (1943)
German Industrial Manpower (1943)
December 7th (1943)
How Green Was My Valley (1941)
Tobacco Road (1941)
The Long Voyage Home (1940)
The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
Drums Along the Mohawk (1939)
Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)
Stagecoach (1939)
Submarine Patrol (1938)
Four Men and a Prayer (1938)
The Hurricane (1937)
Wee Willie Winkie (1937)
The Plough and the Stars (1936)
Mary of Scotland (1936)
The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936)
Steamboat Round the Bend (1935)
The Informer (1935)
The Whole Town's Talking (1935)
Judge Priest (1934)
The World Moves On (1934)
The Lost Patrol (1934)
Doctor Bull (1933)
Pilgrimage (1933)
Air Mail (1932)
Arrowsmith (1931)
The Brat (1931)
Seas Beneath (1931)
Up the River (1930)
Born Reckless (1930)
Men Without Women (1930)
The Black Watch (1929)
Strong Boy (1929)
Four Sons (1928)
Upstream (1927)
3 Bad Men (1926)
The Shamrock Handicap (1926)
The Fighting Heart (1925)
Thank You (1925)
Kentucky Pride (1925)
Lightnin' (1925)
Hearts of Oak (1924)
Hoodman Blind (1923)
North of Hudson Bay (1923)
Cameo Kirby (1923)
Three Jumps Ahead (1923)
The Face on the Bar-Room Floor (1923)
The Village Blacksmith (1922)
Little Miss Smiles (1922)
Jackie (1921)
Sure Fire (1921)
Action (1921)
Desperate Trails (1921)
The Wallop (1921)
The Freeze-Out (1921)
The Big Punch (1921)
Just Pals (1920)
Hitchin' Posts (1920)
The Girl in Number 29 (1920)
The Prince of Avenue A (1920)
Marked Men (1919)
A Gun Fightin' Gentleman (1919)
Rider of the Law (1919)
Ace of the Saddle (1919)
The Outcasts of Poker Flat (1919)
Riders of Vengeance (1919)
Bare Fists (1919)
A Fight for Love (1919)
Roped (1919
Three Mounted Men (1918)
The Craving (1918)
A Woman's Fool (1918)
Hell Bent (1918)
The Scarlet Drop (1918)
Thieves' Gold (1918)
Wild Women (1918)
The Phantom Riders (1918)
Bucking Broadway (1917)
A Marked Man (1917)
The Secret Man (1917)
Straight Shooting (1917)
The Fighting Gringo (1917)
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John Frankenheimer:
Path to War (2002)
Reindeer Games (2000)
Ronin (1998)
George Wallace (1997)
The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)
Andersonville (1996)
The Burning Season (1994)
Against the Wall (1994)
Year of the Gun (1991)
The Fourth War (1990)
Dead Bang (1989)
Riviera (1987)
52 Pick-Up (1986)
The Holcroft Covenant (1985)
The Rainmaker (1982)
The Challenge (1982)
Prophecy (1979)
Black Sunday (1977)
French Connection II (1975)
99 and 44/100% Dead (1974)
The Iceman Cometh (1973)
Story of a Love Story (1973)
The Horsemen (1971)
I Walk the Line (1970)
The Extraordinary Seaman (1969)
The Gypsy Moths (1969)
The Fixer (1968)
Grand Prix (1966)
Seconds (1966)
The Train (1964)
Seven Days in May (1964)
The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
All Fall Down (1962)
The Young Savages (1961)
The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1960)
The Fifth Column (1960)
The Turn of the Screw (1959)
The Young Stranger (1957)
The Ninth Day (1956)
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Billy Wilder:
Buddy Buddy (1981)
Fedora (1978)
The Front Page (1974)
Avanti! (1972)
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970)
The Fortune Cookie (1966)
Kiss Me, Stupid (1964)
Irma la Douce (1963)
One, Two, Three (1961)
The Apartment (1960)
Some Like It Hot (1959)
Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
Love in the Afternoon (1957)
The Spirit of St. Louis (1957)
The Seven Year Itch (1955)
Sabrina (1954)
Stalag 17 (1953)
Ace in the Hole (1951)
Sunset Blvd. (1950)
A Foreign Affair (1948)
The Emperor Waltz (1948)
The Lost Weekend (1945)
Double Indemnity (1944)
Five Graves to Cairo (1943)
The Major and the Minor (1942)
Mauvaise graine / Bad Blood (1934)
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Pedro Almodóvar:
Broken Embraces (2009)
Volver (2006)
Bad Education (2004)
Talk to Her (2002)
All About My Mother (1999)
Live Flesh (1997)
The Flower of My Secret (1995)
Kika (1993)
High Heels (1991)
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990)
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988)
Law of Desire (1987)
Matador (1986)
What Have I Done to Deserve This? (1984)
Dark Habits (1984)
Labyrinth of Passion (1982)
Pepi, Luci, Bom and Other Girls Like Mom (1980)
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Robert Wise:
A Storm in Summer (2000)
Rooftops (1989)
Wisdom (1986)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)
Audrey Rose (1977)
The Hindenburg (1975)
Two People (1973)
The Andromeda Strain (1971)
Star! (1968)
The Sand Pebbles (1966)
The Sound of Music (1965)
The Haunting (1963)
Two for the Seesaw (1962)
West Side Story (1961)
Odds Against Tomorrow (1959)
I Want to Live! (1958)
Run Silent Run Deep (1958)
Until They Sail (1957)
This Could Be the Night (1957)
Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)
Tribute to a Bad Man (1956)
Helen of Troy (1956)
Executive Suite (1954)
So Big (1953)
The Desert Rats (1953)
Destination Gobi (1953)
Something for the Birds (1952)
The Captive City (1952)
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
The House on Telegraph Hill (1951)
Three Secrets (1950)
Two Flags West (1950)
The Set-Up (1949)
Blood on the Moon (1948)
Mystery in Mexico (1948)
Born to Kill (1947)
Criminal Court (1946)
A Game of Death (1945)
The Body Snatcher (1945)
The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
Mademoiselle Fifi (1944)
John Ford:
Chesty: A Tribute to a Legend (1976)
7 Women (1966)
Cheyenne Autumn (1964)
Donovan's Reef (1963)
How the West Was Won (1962)
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
Two Rode Together (1961)
Sergeant Rutledge (1960)
The Horse Soldiers (1959)
The Last Hurrah (1958)
Gideon of Scotland Yard (1958)
The Rising of the Moon (1957)
The Wings of Eagles (1957)
The Searchers (1956)
Mister Roberts (1955)
The Long Gray Line (1955)
Mogambo (1953)
The Sun Shines Bright (1953)
What Price Glory (1952)
The Quiet Man (1952)
This Is Korea! (1951)
Rio Grande (1950)
Wagon Master (1950)
When Willie Comes Marching Home (1950)
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)
3 Godfathers (1948)
Fort Apache (1948)
The Fugitive (1947)
My Darling Clementine (1946)
They Were Expendable (1945)
How to Operate Behind Enemy Lines (1943)
German Industrial Manpower (1943)
December 7th (1943)
How Green Was My Valley (1941)
Tobacco Road (1941)
The Long Voyage Home (1940)
The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
Drums Along the Mohawk (1939)
Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)
Stagecoach (1939)
Submarine Patrol (1938)
Four Men and a Prayer (1938)
The Hurricane (1937)
Wee Willie Winkie (1937)
The Plough and the Stars (1936)
Mary of Scotland (1936)
The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936)
Steamboat Round the Bend (1935)
The Informer (1935)
The Whole Town's Talking (1935)
Judge Priest (1934)
The World Moves On (1934)
The Lost Patrol (1934)
Doctor Bull (1933)
Pilgrimage (1933)
Air Mail (1932)
Arrowsmith (1931)
The Brat (1931)
Seas Beneath (1931)
Up the River (1930)
Born Reckless (1930)
Men Without Women (1930)
The Black Watch (1929)
Strong Boy (1929)
Four Sons (1928)
Upstream (1927)
3 Bad Men (1926)
The Shamrock Handicap (1926)
The Fighting Heart (1925)
Thank You (1925)
Kentucky Pride (1925)
Lightnin' (1925)
Hearts of Oak (1924)
Hoodman Blind (1923)
North of Hudson Bay (1923)
Cameo Kirby (1923)
Three Jumps Ahead (1923)
The Face on the Bar-Room Floor (1923)
The Village Blacksmith (1922)
Little Miss Smiles (1922)
Jackie (1921)
Sure Fire (1921)
Action (1921)
Desperate Trails (1921)
The Wallop (1921)
The Freeze-Out (1921)
The Big Punch (1921)
Just Pals (1920)
Hitchin' Posts (1920)
The Girl in Number 29 (1920)
The Prince of Avenue A (1920)
Marked Men (1919)
A Gun Fightin' Gentleman (1919)
Rider of the Law (1919)
Ace of the Saddle (1919)
The Outcasts of Poker Flat (1919)
Riders of Vengeance (1919)
Bare Fists (1919)
A Fight for Love (1919)
Roped (1919
Three Mounted Men (1918)
The Craving (1918)
A Woman's Fool (1918)
Hell Bent (1918)
The Scarlet Drop (1918)
Thieves' Gold (1918)
Wild Women (1918)
The Phantom Riders (1918)
Bucking Broadway (1917)
A Marked Man (1917)
The Secret Man (1917)
Straight Shooting (1917)
The Fighting Gringo (1917)
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John Frankenheimer:
Path to War (2002)
Reindeer Games (2000)
Ronin (1998)
George Wallace (1997)
The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)
Andersonville (1996)
The Burning Season (1994)
Against the Wall (1994)
Year of the Gun (1991)
The Fourth War (1990)
Dead Bang (1989)
Riviera (1987)
52 Pick-Up (1986)
The Holcroft Covenant (1985)
The Rainmaker (1982)
The Challenge (1982)
Prophecy (1979)
Black Sunday (1977)
French Connection II (1975)
99 and 44/100% Dead (1974)
The Iceman Cometh (1973)
Story of a Love Story (1973)
The Horsemen (1971)
I Walk the Line (1970)
The Extraordinary Seaman (1969)
The Gypsy Moths (1969)
The Fixer (1968)
Grand Prix (1966)
Seconds (1966)
The Train (1964)
Seven Days in May (1964)
The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
All Fall Down (1962)
The Young Savages (1961)
The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1960)
The Fifth Column (1960)
The Turn of the Screw (1959)
The Young Stranger (1957)
The Ninth Day (1956)
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Billy Wilder:
Buddy Buddy (1981)
Fedora (1978)
The Front Page (1974)
Avanti! (1972)
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970)
The Fortune Cookie (1966)
Kiss Me, Stupid (1964)
Irma la Douce (1963)
One, Two, Three (1961)
The Apartment (1960)
Some Like It Hot (1959)
Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
Love in the Afternoon (1957)
The Spirit of St. Louis (1957)
The Seven Year Itch (1955)
Sabrina (1954)
Stalag 17 (1953)
Ace in the Hole (1951)
Sunset Blvd. (1950)
A Foreign Affair (1948)
The Emperor Waltz (1948)
The Lost Weekend (1945)
Double Indemnity (1944)
Five Graves to Cairo (1943)
The Major and the Minor (1942)
Mauvaise graine / Bad Blood (1934)
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Pedro Almodóvar:
Broken Embraces (2009)
Volver (2006)
Bad Education (2004)
Talk to Her (2002)
All About My Mother (1999)
Live Flesh (1997)
The Flower of My Secret (1995)
Kika (1993)
High Heels (1991)
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990)
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988)
Law of Desire (1987)
Matador (1986)
What Have I Done to Deserve This? (1984)
Dark Habits (1984)
Labyrinth of Passion (1982)
Pepi, Luci, Bom and Other Girls Like Mom (1980)
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Robert Wise:
A Storm in Summer (2000)
Rooftops (1989)
Wisdom (1986)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)
Audrey Rose (1977)
The Hindenburg (1975)
Two People (1973)
The Andromeda Strain (1971)
Star! (1968)
The Sand Pebbles (1966)
The Sound of Music (1965)
The Haunting (1963)
Two for the Seesaw (1962)
West Side Story (1961)
Odds Against Tomorrow (1959)
I Want to Live! (1958)
Run Silent Run Deep (1958)
Until They Sail (1957)
This Could Be the Night (1957)
Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)
Tribute to a Bad Man (1956)
Helen of Troy (1956)
Executive Suite (1954)
So Big (1953)
The Desert Rats (1953)
Destination Gobi (1953)
Something for the Birds (1952)
The Captive City (1952)
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
The House on Telegraph Hill (1951)
Three Secrets (1950)
Two Flags West (1950)
The Set-Up (1949)
Blood on the Moon (1948)
Mystery in Mexico (1948)
Born to Kill (1947)
Criminal Court (1946)
A Game of Death (1945)
The Body Snatcher (1945)
The Curse of the Cat People (1944)
Mademoiselle Fifi (1944)
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I'll give it a go with the first list. 1-10 rating only for the ones I've seen all the way through.
Brian DePalma:
Mission: Impossible (1996) - 6 - Decent action film, but the plot completely fell apart by end of it.
Body Double (1984) - 4 - Dated, dated, dated 80s thriller.
Scarface (1983) - 9 - When I saw this movie, I was shocked by how good it was. Highly entertaining and well-acted.
Carrie (1976) - 10 - One of my all-time favorites. Sissy Spacek's performance was amazing and the direction of the prom scene was stunning.
Phantom of the Paradise (1974) - 3 - Some nice moments of WTFery, but just not that entertaining
Greetings (1968) - 3 - Decent performance from DeNiro, but highly forgettable.
Martin Scorcese:
The Age of Innocence (1993) - 7 - A good, well-acted period piece, but emotionally uninvolving.
Stanley Kubrick:
Eyes Wide Shut (1999) - 6 - I wanted to like it more, but I just thought it was too clinical and detached for its own good.
Full Metal Jacket (1987) - 8 - A great Vietnam film. Some highly quotable lines.
A Clockwork Orange (1971) - 10 - another all-time favorite. Fantastic
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) - 8 - SLOW beginning, but visually stunning and once the plot kicks in, riveting.
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) - 7 - I should love this movie, but I just don't for some reason. Obviously well-done and well-acted though.
Spartacus (1960) - 7 - One of the better Hollywood/Biblical epics, but still kinda slow-moving.
Francis Ford Coppola:
Jack (1996) - 2 - Ugh.
Dracula (1992) - 7 - Sure, Gary Oldman's performance goes WAY over the top. But I love the art direction and atmosphere enough to forgive that.
Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) - 7 - One of Kathleen Turner's best performances which is nearly ruined by one of Nicholas Cage's worst.
Apocalypse Now (1979) - 8 - Great movie, but Marlon Brando's appearance ruined the ending.
The Godfather: Part II (1974) - 10 - Total masterpiece worthy of all the praise it's ever gotten.
The Godfather (1972) - 9 - Classic, but surpassed by its sequel.
Woody Allen:
Mighty Aphrodite (1995) - 6 - Mediocre Allen, but not that bad.
Bullets Over Broadway (1994) - 7 - A cute comedy. Light and with good performances.
Annie Hall (1977) - 8 - A little overrated, but Diane Keaton's performance is very good.
Every Thing You Always Wanted to Know About Sex but Were Afraid to Ask (1972) - 7 - This is a decent movie, made great by the giant breast scene.
I've only seen one Martin Scorcese film all the way through? Really? I am ashamed of myself.
Brian DePalma:
Mission: Impossible (1996) - 6 - Decent action film, but the plot completely fell apart by end of it.
Body Double (1984) - 4 - Dated, dated, dated 80s thriller.
Scarface (1983) - 9 - When I saw this movie, I was shocked by how good it was. Highly entertaining and well-acted.
Carrie (1976) - 10 - One of my all-time favorites. Sissy Spacek's performance was amazing and the direction of the prom scene was stunning.
Phantom of the Paradise (1974) - 3 - Some nice moments of WTFery, but just not that entertaining
Greetings (1968) - 3 - Decent performance from DeNiro, but highly forgettable.
Martin Scorcese:
The Age of Innocence (1993) - 7 - A good, well-acted period piece, but emotionally uninvolving.
Stanley Kubrick:
Eyes Wide Shut (1999) - 6 - I wanted to like it more, but I just thought it was too clinical and detached for its own good.
Full Metal Jacket (1987) - 8 - A great Vietnam film. Some highly quotable lines.
A Clockwork Orange (1971) - 10 - another all-time favorite. Fantastic
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) - 8 - SLOW beginning, but visually stunning and once the plot kicks in, riveting.
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) - 7 - I should love this movie, but I just don't for some reason. Obviously well-done and well-acted though.
Spartacus (1960) - 7 - One of the better Hollywood/Biblical epics, but still kinda slow-moving.
Francis Ford Coppola:
Jack (1996) - 2 - Ugh.
Dracula (1992) - 7 - Sure, Gary Oldman's performance goes WAY over the top. But I love the art direction and atmosphere enough to forgive that.
Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) - 7 - One of Kathleen Turner's best performances which is nearly ruined by one of Nicholas Cage's worst.
Apocalypse Now (1979) - 8 - Great movie, but Marlon Brando's appearance ruined the ending.
The Godfather: Part II (1974) - 10 - Total masterpiece worthy of all the praise it's ever gotten.
The Godfather (1972) - 9 - Classic, but surpassed by its sequel.
Woody Allen:
Mighty Aphrodite (1995) - 6 - Mediocre Allen, but not that bad.
Bullets Over Broadway (1994) - 7 - A cute comedy. Light and with good performances.
Annie Hall (1977) - 8 - A little overrated, but Diane Keaton's performance is very good.
Every Thing You Always Wanted to Know About Sex but Were Afraid to Ask (1972) - 7 - This is a decent movie, made great by the giant breast scene.
I've only seen one Martin Scorcese film all the way through? Really? I am ashamed of myself.
Currently Watching/Playing/Reading:
Video Game: Epic Mickey
TV Series: Star Trek: The Animated Series
Novel: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward
Video Game: Epic Mickey
TV Series: Star Trek: The Animated Series
Novel: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward