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I also have found it quite hard to go back to classical fantasy after Game of Thrones. It broke down the genre so well that the genre almost seems silly now.

Id say how many films made my list but mine was made on the fly and doesn't really represent my top 100. It was just spur of the moment. Plus, some films (like Inside Out) I only ranked so high to try and get them on the list.

I might try that next time, do 1 - 10 2-5 - 8 6-10 - 7 11-25 - 5 26-50 - 3 51-75 - 2 76-100 - 1

I honestly didn't want to edit my entire list and by that point ESB was 30 points ahead anyways and wasn't going to get caught

Now for a plug in advertisement for my next project that I will do/reveal sometime in July (not another list) that is currently in the pre-production stage. The Title History of the World: Through Cinema narrated by The Panda Freeman

I had a blast, obviously I was rooting for the number 2 film the whole way through, but I am happy it managed to make it farther than it ever had before. It was an honor to get the chance to carry out this list.

And the moment we've all been waiting for.... The runner up and the champion.... (as there's no point revealing them separate as one or the other is obviously taking the crown. Number 2 Number 1

It was The Godfather, it just got caught up in the Interstellar madness.

Number 3 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) 131 Points (34 Votes, Avg Score 33.18) "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." Number 1 Placements: 4 Placements Top 5 Placements: 6 Placements Top 10 Placements: 9 Placements Changes in Rankings Over Time: 2014 (7, +4), 2013 (5, +2), 2012 (2, -1) Tomatometer: 91% Box Office: 313.36m (467.35m Adjusted) Most Notable Awards Recognition: Won 4 Oscars IMDb Synopsis: An ancient Ring thought lost for centuries has been found, and through a strange twist in fate has been given to a small Hobbit named Frodo. When Gandalf discovers the Ring is in fact the One Ring of the Dark Lord Sauron, Frodo must make an epic quest to the Cracks of Doom in order to destroy it! However he does not go alone. He is joined by Gandalf, Legolas the elf, Gimli the Dwarf, Aragorn, Boromir and his three Hobbit friends Merry, Pippin and Samwise. Through mountains, snow, darkness, forests, rivers and plains, facing evil and danger at every corner the Fellowship of the Ring must go. Their quest to destroy the One Ring is the only hope for the end of the Dark Lords reign! Critic Opinion: "Unlike so many big budget productions, the first movie instalment of JRR Tolkien's Middle Earth trilogy doesn't condescend to a teenage audience, but creates a sophisticated universe which abides by its own laws: a primordial world older than history and legend, back in the realm of myth. Here young hobbit Frodo Baggins (Wood) comes into possession of the ring of power - a talisman of evil so potent it corrupts everyone who touches it. Under the guidance of the wizard Gandalf (McKellen), Frodo escapes the clutches of the fearsome ring wraiths along with his faithful friend Sam (Astin), and heads for the kingdom of the elves, where they hope to thwart the encroaching forces of doom. Mostly, the film makes light work of Tolkien's richly Celtic imagination. You don't so much admire its virtuoso camerawork as lose yourself in the grandeur of the Gothic design, the bucolic Shire and mountain ranges riddled with mines and fire pits. Granted, there's a sermonising element which invites parody, but it never wants for menace (parents should probably steer young children clear). In unveiling the Holy Grail for action-fantasy aficionados, director and co-writer Peter Jackson has begun a series to rival Star Wars in the pantheon." - Tom Charity User Opinion: "I'm so struck with how perfect this movie is. The acting, the storytelling, the world that after all this time is just as stunningly beautiful. Also, the greatest soundtrack ever made for a movie. Howard Shore is pure genius. The Lothlorien scenes were my favourite part of the movie. I love Tolkien's Elves. And the ending scenes... so many memories." - James Personal Comment: The Lord of the Rings makes a final appearance on our countdown with the first movie from the trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring. The Fellowship of the Ring is the 18th movie from the 2000s decade to make our list, and the final movie from the 21st century to do so. There is much to love about this movie, just like all three of the trilogy, simply being that they work as one cohesive film that it really feels silly ranking them all at different places on the list. The movie marks the beginning of the epic journey, and in a sense is the lightest in tone of the trilogy. There is much excitement about the start, and it's something that helps give this movie a mark of distinction from the other two. The film also has one of the best moments of the entire trilogy in the Mines of Moria which warrants its placement at the top of the list, it was a gutsy move by the original author (Tolkien) who unfortunately kind of retconned it later on (however it doesn't remove the impact it has when it happens. However if there was one thing I could change about the series as a whole it'd be to have more permanence to Tolkien's initial decision). The Lord of the Rings is a special trilogy that no fantasy series has been able to match, at least on the big screen.

I'd like this to be my BOFFY Clip Moment that is shown when I am nominated for and win the BOT Funniest Member award next year.

It appears the 5th dimensional beings have used the forces of gravity to alter the list. Number 7 has been altered by a force I can't understand, and changed to.... I should really not leave my laptop next to my bookshelf

Number 4 The Godfather (1972) 116 Points (23 Votes, Avg Score 20.43) "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse." Number 1 Placements: 2 Placements Top 5 Placements: 7 Placements Top 10 Placements: 10 Placements Changes in Rankings Over Time: 2014 (6, +2), 2013 (16, +12), 2012 (4, --) Tomatometer: 99% Box Office: 133.67m (674.79m Adjusted) Most Notable Awards Recognition: Won 3 Oscars, Including Best Picture IMDb Synopsis: When the aging head of a famous crime family decides to transfer his position to one of his subalterns, a series of unfortunate events start happening to the family, and a war begins between all the well-known families leading to insolence, deportation, murder and revenge, and ends with the favorable successor being finally chosen Critic Opinion: "After the first hurrahs for The Godfather, critical reaction to the movie has snagged on a few key questions. Does it revel in Hollywood gangster melodrama? Does it sentimentalize the Mafia? Does it present the Mob as a metaphor for all business or politics? One of TIME's cinema critics gives his assessment: "I believe in America." Those opening words, heard over a black screen, are a testament and a plea—not so much a pledge of allegiance to an adopted country as an obeisance to a shadow government of profound power." - Jay Cocks User Opinion: "My favorite of all time. Got the restoration blu-ray set for Christmas.I can discuss this movie all day long. The acting is just so superb. One of my favorite of all time scenes that doesn't discussed much is the scene where Vito gets shot and poor Fredo is so inept he can't even get the gun right to shoot back. The acting from John Cazale and the pain and guilt he feels because he couldn't do anything to help his father really gets to me. It's a small thing and would get un noticed but that's just how great the story and acting is from all the players." - ecstasy Personal Comment: Coming ahead of its sequel, The Godfather makes its appearance at number 4 on our list, the first time it has been in the top 5 since 2012. The Godfather is also the 10th movie from the 1970s to make out countdown, moving the decade up in the rankings. This is also the only franchise in history to score not just one, but two best picture wins, making it one for the record books (along with its massive box office take). The Godfather is the most brilliant mob movie of our time, and there have been many of them, so its place so high on the countdown is quite revealing at that matter. There are so many iconic moments buried throughout the films, as well as a score that dwells within your mind for the rest of your life. Everything within this movie is a class act, from the performances, to the writing, and to the directing. The Godfather is one of the most powerful movies ever made.

Number 5 Star Wars (1977) 112 Points (30 Votes, Avg Score 28.63) "I have a very bad feeling about this." Top 5 Placements: 4 Placements Top 10 Placements: 8 Placements Changes in Rankings Over Time: 2014 (3, -2), 2013 (4, -1), 2012 (6, +1) Tomatometer: 94% Box Office: 307.26m (1.225b Adjusted) Most Notable Awards Recognition: Won 6 Oscars IMDb Synopsis: A young boy from Tatooine sets out on an adventure with an old Jedi named Obi-Wan Kenobi as his mentor to save Princess Leia from the ruthless Darth Vader and Destroy the Death Star built by the Empire which has the power to destroy the entire galaxy. Critic Opinion: "Make no mistake about it, George Lucas’ new science fiction film, “Star Wars,” is a supernova. But is the movie by the creator of “American Graffiti” as good as all the advance reviews? After all, Time magazine in a six-page spread this week called “Star Wars” the “year’s best movie.” And, Time doesn’t like anything unless it’s complicated and esoteric! Well, for once, the advance reviews have hit the nail squarely on the head. “Star Wars” is nothing short of pure unadulterated entertainment, something that has been sorely lacking in a great majority of recent films." - Vern Perry User Opinion: "Arguably the most influential film of all time, how does Star Wars hold up? Extremely well. Unfortunately, I only had possession of the Special Edition, but it's easy to ignore that gunk and enjoy the economic worldbuilding and storytelling going on. At only two hours long, the film still feels like an epic, full of starmaking performances and wonderful special effects. You can't single out anyone as Hamill, Fisher, and Ford all perfectly embody their characters and make them iconic. The fights are great, although the ending dogfight might be a tad overlong. John Williams' score is astounding and I have to imagine what it would've been like back in 1977 to hear it for the first time. Star Wars is a classic, and I can't really add much that hasn't already been said about it." - Blankments Personal Comment: The third movie from the Star Wars franchise to make our countdown is the original itself, and boy does it deserve to. Star Wars is the 9th movie from the 1970s to make our list, and it's the closest a beloved nerd movie that wasn't LOTR has ever come to winning Best Picture. Star Wars is also the biggest box office behemoth to make our list, meaning Gone With the Wind did not make the cut. There are few movies that are iconic or as influential as this movie is, so much of modern filmmaking is because of this films brilliance. Star Wars was revolutionary in its visual effects and original worldbuilding style of storytelling that set the precedent for so many more movies and even video games to come after it. It's hard to find many modern day franchises in any medium that haven't drawn some influence from the solid foundation this movie set down for the franchise to come. Star Wars is one of the most wildly entertaining movies of all time, and it's nearly impossible for a person to sit down and watch this without a big giddy grin on their face.

If Raiders even made it

Number 6 Pulp Fiction (1994) 109 Points (25 Votes, Avg Score 27.76) "But Marcellus Wallace don't like to be fucked by anybody except Mrs. Wallace." Number 1 Placements: 3 Placements Top 5 Placements: 7 Placements Top 10 Placements: 7 Placements Changes in Rankings Over Time: 2014 (25, +19), 2013 (2, -4), 2012 (1, -5) Tomatometer: 94% Box Office: 107.93m (217.82m Adjusted) Most Notable Awards Recognition: Won 1 Oscar IMDb Synopsis: Jules Winnfield and Vincent Vega are two hitmen who are out to retrieve a suitcase stolen from their employer, mob boss Marsellus Wallace. Wallace has also asked Vincent to take his wife Mia out a few days later when Wallace himself will be out of town. Butch Coolidge is an aging boxer who is paid by Wallace to lose his next fight. The lives of these seemingly unrelated people are woven together comprising of a series of funny, bizarre and uncalled-for incidents. Critic Opinion: "The movie, like its dialogue, takes its own digressions. There is a stunning though unnecessary scene set at a fully realized theme restaurant - with Buddy Holly waiters and an Ed Sullivan maitred' - where Travolta takes to the floor with Uma Thurman, the coke-snorting, thrill-loving wife of Rhames, doing a most unexpected twist. Tarantino is a fan of Mexican Standoff Cinema, the kind you find in the Hong Kong films of John Woo. "Pulp Fiction," like the bloody "Reservoir Dogs," is a universe in which characters face off against one another in perfect triangles of tension. "Pulp Fiction" is a wild ride, with one insane scene at the heart of it that will truly give you an adrenaline rush. Though redolent of older movies, it feels like something you've never seen before." - Jami Bernard User Opinion: "Pulp Fiction isn't a movie, it is an experience, it is a gift to true film fans. This may not be for everyone as some people forget this is a film and they think it is a documentary on life and they get offended because it is not about love and honesty and morals and all that other crap that exists in some Hollywood films. This is a film that takes all that you have ever known about film and bludgeons it to death with a pen and paper. It redefines what is acceptable and what is off beat and all it asks you to do is enjoy this film for 2 and a half hours. I did, immensely, and I think most people will, and have. If you really have not seen this, then you are robbing yourself of one of the best cinematic experiences in the history of film. This is easily one of the best films ever made. How anyone can disagree is beyond my understanding and I can't see how you can truly call yourself a film fan if you can't see the brilliance of this film." - Baumer Personal Comment: Quentin Tarantino makes his appearance on the list again with his most critically acclaimed and famous film, Pulp Fiction. Few movies can resonate as powerfully as Pulp Fiction has with its inclusion of pop culture merged with shockingly bloody and profane scenes for the time. Pulp Fiction is the 25th movie of our countdown from the 90s, so if it ends up being the last of the decade that would mean a quarter of the movies on the list were from the 90s. Pulp Fiction is one that is consistently within my top 15 on any day of the week. Pulp Fiction stretched the boundaries of what is acceptable in filmmaking and it doe so brillaintly. This is a movie that you simply have to watch and dissect multiple times, it just calls for it, and in a way that sets it apart from so many others. The movie is a brilliant take on nihilism, and it's one of the most exciting and wild movies you can watch.

FYC Moon River, Breakfast at Tiffany's Somewhere Over the Rainbow, The Wizard of Oz

Eh, technically a song is anything that is sung. It's chas' choice on what is eligible for this list but Id personally think any track which is (for the most part) sung is eligible. Im also debating on whether I should just do original songs (as in composed for the movie) or not. Because there's plenty of fantastic songs that plenty of different movies use so I don't really see it as credit to the movie unless its used in a unique way. Similar to how I wouldn't want to add a song from Les Mis because nobody involved in the film composed them for the film (except for Suddenly which is a pretty meh piece).

I will say, if a movie lives/dies on its twist being shocking alone, then it's not a good movie.

I thought it was a fine episode, the only part I didn't love was the ending, it felt kind of tacked on and unrevealing given how big of moments the last 5 episode endeds have been. Weirdly, the Kings Landing stuff was the most compelling part of the episode. I'm excited to see Jaime go to the Riverlands. The next few episodes are going to be do or die for a Lady Stoneheart reveal, given that they've slowly been reminding people of some season 3 content this season, I am thinking it's going to happen. I don't really see how the Riverlands story happens without her. (I could also see how all of the Jon Snow news and other such things could have helped possibly cover up a later Stoneheart reveal) It's a little late but at the same time they brought back the Ironborne plotline late too. I really liked Arya's plotline, it's finally moving. I also think her naming herself Mercy could be a big foreshadow for her character coming up. Previously, she was about vengeance, it'd be interesting if she becomes the merciful one.

To Be Continued.... Tune in tomorrow to find out the final 6 movies....

Number 7 Interstellar (2014) 104 Points (24 Votes, Avg Score 22.79) "We used to look up at the sky and wonder at our place in the stars. Now we just look down, and worry about our place in the dirt." Number 1 Placements: 1 Placement Top 5 Placements: 4 Placements Top 10 Placements: 9 Placements Changes in Rankings Over Time: 2014 (Not Ranked), 2013 (Not Ranked), 2012 (Not Ranked) Tomatometer: 71% (But certified fresh, making it better reviewed than Forrest Gump) Box Office: 188.02m (194.68m Adjusted) Most Notable Awards Recognition: Won 1 Oscar IMDb Synopsis: In the near future, Earth has been devastated by drought and famine, causing a scarcity in food and extreme changes in climate. When humanity is facing extinction, a mysterious rip in the space-time continuum is discovered, giving mankind the opportunity to widen its lifespan. A group of explorers must travel beyond our solar system in search of a planet that can sustain life. The crew of the Endurance are required to think bigger and go further than any human in history as they embark on an interstellar voyage into the unknown. Coop, the pilot of the Endurance, must decide between seeing his children again and the future of the human race. Critic Opinion: "This is one of the most beautiful films I've ever seen." - Richard Roeper (Real quote from a real top critic) User Opinion: "B+" - MrPink Personal Comment: Don't get mad, I tried to prepare everybody for it. I put constant hints throughout this list that Interstellar was in fact going to end up making the list so it wouldn't come as to much of a shock. I tried, I really did, but the Nolanites are in fact still very much a presence on this forum. Interstellar is the fourth movie from Christopher Nolan to make the list, putting him 2 short of Steven Spielberg for the top spot directing wise. You can breathe a sigh of relief though, The Dark Knight Rises missed the list, so at least the worst Nolan movie didn't make it. I guess I should say that I do in fact really love Interstellar, in fact it was number 101 on my list, a just miss for me. The movie is an absolute beauty and mind trip that inspires you about the future of mankind and what we can do to fix the present. While many may say this is Nolan's weakest work, many said the same thing about The Shining and 2001 for Kubrick, in fact (by consensus of this forum) this truly Nolan's best movie. If only it didn't bomb at the box office, because I was really counting on it to make 500m Domestic based on my historic failure of a club.