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I'd love to try and do a list like this, but that's be far too much work for my ass. Though I can think of movies that'd make the list that Baumer did not include here.

Noo, Zootopia, you're inevitable fall from the top 10 hurts inside.

I promise not to get on a Hitchcock thing. Psycho is a great movie, and just a great example of Hitchcock's sense of humor. his tease of the audience with one story, only for it to swerve into different territory. I could spend all day writing about this movie and just about anything Hitchcock has done. But I won't. Star Wars? Never heard of it.

Okay...I lied. I think I'm just trying to hijack this thread sometimes. Sorry Baumer, I just like hearing myself talk I guess. 34. Terminator 2: This is perhaps the quintessential movies that show that sequels can be good, but can be better than the original. Terminator 2 works far better than Terminator, for me at the very least. 33. Blair Witch Project: A movie that is just as impressive thanks to behind the scenes making of as in front of the camera scary. The no budget just wander the woods and scare the actors works here, and so few Found Footage movies ever seem to meet. 32. The Breakfast Club: Count me out. I think this movie, along with Christmas Story never hit home with me is because it wasn’t my youth, which was when I watched both films. As a child of the 90s, the 80s always seemed off to me, so, this movie never worked. Scream, The Birth of a Nation, Rebel Without a Cause: Haven’t seen, no comment. 28. The Exorcist: I need to watch this again. I was too young the first time. 27. Toy Story: I disagree with your assessment of this film. 26. The Godfather: Personally, at this time in my life, of movies I’ve seen, I’d be hard pressed to find a better made film from top to bottom than The Godfather. But I haven’t seen all the classics, as I’m about to prove. Metropolis, Titanic, Casablanca, Steam Boat Willie, All Quiet on the Western Front: All films I haven’t seen, most I really want to. 20. Singin' in the Rain: Saw this when I was real young. Really need to again. 19. Nightmare on Elm Street: I’ve said Halloween is perhaps the best slasher ever made, but Nightmare is easily my favorite. I love this movie, and I watched all its sequels as a kid. I always watched these right before bed, and would be too afraid to fall asleep afterwards. 18. Easy Rider: Have not seen. 17. Dark Knight: I’m a fan of Nolan. And I remember really liking this movie. I haven’t had a desire to watch it a second time, sadly. 16. Wizard of Oz: of all the films on this list, I have the least to say about it. I like it. 15. Night of the Living Dead: Two horror films that are a staple in my life for as long as I can remember. Night of the Living Dead and Tremors. One of those definitely belong on this list. Night of the Living dead is a fascinating movie both in front of and behind the camera, from it’s social commentary, that the crew and actors deny being there, but just permeates the film with a great leading role by Duane Jones. Romero at his best in this world. I will only say one las thing: “They’re coming to get you Barbara.” 14. Schindler's List: I saw this film twice in Highschool, and was genuinely disappointed when I couldn’t finish it the second time. It’s a beautiful film, and it’s probably the reason I give Liam Neeson, and Ben Kingsley a pass in most of their films. 13. Rocky: It’s on my gods damned shelf. I need to watch this! 12. Pulp Fiction: I liked it. Tarantino at his best. 11. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: I think I wasted all I can say about this movie when talking about the remake.

This thread has made me really want to just sit back and marathon a block of movies, just put a TV in my bed room and just stay in bed and watch a bunch of movies. Thank you Baumer

I think I just realized the general hypocrisy in my own statement. It's hard to deride people for placing Citizen Kane on the best movie pedestal and then put Halloween up there in it's own way. Perhaps a better way is to say Halloween is one that appeals to those who don't normally like slashers, and while I can call it perfect, it is ultimately my opinion, and the possibility for a better film does exist. Did I cover my ass enough right there?

Anything good happen this weekend? I miss the days when I could actually read the weekend thread. Been far too busy to get the chance.

I'm not doing another list. When I have more time to go back over everything fully, I'll comment on ones I can comment on. But I'll do Citizen Kane. I tried watching it once when I was in my teens, and didn't stick. I think I still have the DVD, may try again some day. But my biggest problem with the movie is it's "Best Movie Ever" kind of placement. The idea that the best film ever made, was made 70 years ago and that nothing can be made better bothers me to no end. The blind loyalty some film people have to Citizen Kane also bothers me. Halloween. Is perhaps the perfect film from the slasher horror genre. It scares you, but doesn't feel the need to drop blood and guts at your feet so you're standing knee deep in viscera. I know you mean the 90s The Haunting, but the original 1963 film I enjoyed a lot. It is a horror movie that does a lot with very little, using mood, score, and just a genuinely terrified look on it's actor's faces to make you feel like something very wrong is going on.

the 1930s?

Both are about equal in my book.

Times like this, makes me realize why I suck at the derby. This just hurts all around.

I could be a smart ass and repeat my quote. I won't, but I will disagree on that statement.

I may not know many spoofs, but Blazing Saddles (1974), Young Frankenstein (1974), and High Anxiety (1977) say "Hello".

I've seen most of these. All accept They Live, and honestly, I'm surprised I haven't seen that one yet. Is it on Netflix? Freewilly & Snow White: I've watched both of these, when I was a kid. I can remember iconic moments, but haven't had much a desire to return to them as an adult. 2001: A truly brilliant film that I can probably only watch once per-decade. I first saw it in highschool. I had actually read the book first. I was that kind of nerd. I forget if I read 2010 by the time I saw 2001 though. I had read 2010, 2060, and 3001 by the time I saw 2010. 2001 is a pretty perfect example of hard Sci-Fi. Everything is researched and documented and even down to some of the slavish boring minutia. They Live: Haven't seen this movie. And I'll be perfectly honest it's kind of a crime I haven't yet. Silence of the Lambs: Silence of the Lambs is another movie like the Sixth Sense that I'm not sure I'd call Horror, and split hairs to call it a Thriller. It's tense, exciting. Jodi Foster and Anthony Hopkins are brilliant. I can't really put enough praise on this film, it helps I rewatched it 6 months ago. A special mention has to go to Ted Levine for bringing Buffalo Bill to life, it's a strange character, and makes for some very memorable scenes. Harry Potter: Potter is Potter. I have no comments really. It's a movie franchise that comes to mind every so often and forgotten about. Gone with the Wind: Three movies I distinctly remember watching in class in Highschool. Gone with the Wind, Dances with Wolves, and Schindler's List (Twice!). All movies I'm glad I saw. and may have a desire to watch again, but like 2001, not for a while. I remember it being grandiose and brilliant to look at. And reminds me of watching a soap opera. In some ways you could cut this movie up into small chunks and air it day to day and it would work pretty good. I don't mean that as a criticism, I've watched a few soaps, and will fully admit that's what comics are, along with the MCU. It's a lot of Drama that drifts into Melodrama while looking beautiful while doing it. Honestly, Schindler's List will probably get the replay before the other two, if just because World War 2 has more a fascination with me. Oh, I also saw Life is Beautiful in highschool. I remember enjoying that movie too.

Another screwball. I'm also enjoy Mr. & Mrs. Smith (1941), it helps that I, in general, enjoy just about everything Hitchcock does.

Easy answer. Don't. Just watch both. It usually helps that I force friends to watch these movies sometimes, so the one with the leopard roaming around on set. The shit you can't do on modern movies.

I do need to watch it again. Arsenic and Old Lace and Bringing Up Baby have the benefit of being on VHS when I was young, and watched them to death. Philadelphia Story was a DVD I got as an adult, so doesn't have as many re-watches. Now I'm going to add this to my marathon. Going to move this to the weekend it seems. I want to add Harvey to the list.

I love Philadelphia story, It's great, and has Jimmy Stewart in it. My favorite is Arsenic and Old Lace. But I'm a sucker for the meta streak in that film.

I'd also wouldn't call Hepburn "prudish" in Bringing Up Baby. I'm going to go watch these movies when I get off work now...

Another movie dear to my heart: Bringing Up Baby. The very definition of tough and macho.

I've heard that, and I'm sure it's a good movie. It's honestly something I've gone back and forth on a lot, but Slasher movies haven't been at a fore front of my viewing experience since my teens, which is when I watched most of them. I think I've only ever saw Halloween outside of that team period. But I guess it's just not a movie for me at this time. Maybe in five years, when I feel like binging through all these late 70s/80s slasher franchises.

I have seen two of these movies on the list. At least I can say I've heard of them all, and have a desire to see most of them. Some thoughts. Enter the Dragon: Of the films mentioned, one of the films I really want to sit down and watch. It's come and gone from my list as I've gotten into waves of kung fu movies, like my run of Hong Kong Jackie Chan flicks from mid 2000s, to a recent run thanks to randomly watching Donnie Yen's Ip Man. Sixth Sense: I haven't seen this movie in years, since around it's original home video release. I find it weird to call it a Horror film, since I don't recall any horror. I guess I'm weird like that. But it's one of films that I can go back to and think of as well made, with good story telling, and frankly a fantastic twist. It's kind of a shame that Shyamalan has never had this kind of hit since. A lot of wasted potential. Jazz Singer: I don't have much comment on this one. Just kind of one of those that are on a list, that sadly may never be seen. Iron Man: My presence on the CBM threads make this obvious for me. Iron Man is one of the solid Comic Book Movies made, and that is because it manages to hit the right notes. It is pretty impressive that this movie works. It is one of the few Comic book movies I actually go back and rewatch when I'm in the mood. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: I can just say that I never had much a desire to see this movie, or the original. I've never been a huge fan of the Gory slasher films. There are exceptions, of course. I have a fondness for Nightmare on Elmstreet and it's sequels, and Halloween. Friday the 13th has been on my to watch shelf for a while as well. Boyz N the Hood: I am of mixed thoughts on this film. It's a name I've heard but honestly never knew much about. So thank you Baumer, for that. Unfortunately, I'm not sure I'm in the best place in my life to watch a movie like this. Maybe I am. But I find myself drifting towards far lighter fare, trying to get away from stress and all that. That being said, I am interested in watching this movie now. Street Car Named Desire: This film will forever unfortunately suffer the curse of the Simpsons. I'm not sure I could watch this movie now because of them. I don't really agree about the acting though. A movie dear to my heart Arsenic and Old Lace, has a pretty good sequence towards the end of the film, where you can see in Cary Grant a man who is pushed to the bring of insanity, his body language and eyes portray this very well, and when the relief of the climax is over, his body language is visibly different than before.

I'm sure they'd say that. But I've researched the Amityville case. There was a bunch of different investigators who came through. Warren's were a pretty small part. Anyway if I was doing these movies, I'd rather do the lesser known cases, just so I won't be compared the the original Amityville film.

I like the posters, but are they really afraid of the words Star Trek?

My guess... They don't want to do a movie on the most famous case, that has spawned a horror franchise, that the real incident was pretty famous for being called out as BS and faked. (Also, the Warrens did very little on the actual Amityville case)