baumer Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Off the top of my head, they have THE STAND. Can't remember if any other King stuff made it on there. Yea, that makes sense. The Stand is considered his best book but I am in love with IT, by far (not even close for me) the best book I have ever read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 And there goes all credibility for the list. I'm not trying to hate on Potter but I agree with this 100%. The first book is really average imo. There's just not much to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandias Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I love how top 100 lists on websites always have a ton of films made before 1960 on it. Just no, you're not smarter. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Old Tele Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Presumably tradition and influence carry significant value on the list (above and beyond "critical reception", whatever that means). To not have LOTR on it, when it basically *invented* the whole freaking "historical fantasy" genre, while including works within that genre of vastly lesser influence, is absurd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#ED Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I counted 1 comicbookmovie... am I wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmasterclay Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 The top half of the list reads more like a "highly regarded older films that make us seem like intelligent film buffs" ranking than a ranking of movies people actually enjoy in this day and age, though they did nail SOME classics. It's not my favorite list in the world. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Zeppelin has always been underrated with critics relative to their popularity and influence on other musicians. It's sad too because it's not like they're KISS where it's a popular band with very little musical talent. In terms of musicianship, Zeppelin is arguably the most talented foursome in the history of rock and roll. Beatles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) My top 20, flame away if you choose: 1) Jaws 2) ET 3) JFK 4) Raiders of the Lost Ark 5) Halloween 6) American Beauty 7) Aliens 8) The Matrix 9) Empire Strikes Back 10) Lord of the Rings Fellowship of the Ring 11) The Dark Knight 12) First Blood 13) Angel Heart 14) Pulp Fiction 15) The Breakfast Club 16) Terminator 2 17) Tombstone 18) Silver Linings Playbook 19) Goodfellas 20) Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Edited July 1, 2013 by Jaws 2 baumer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmasterclay Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Seriously though, unless my eyes are going and I'm missing them, no Terminator 2, no Jurassic Park, no Exorcist, and no a New Hope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandias Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 1. Bladerunner 2. The Matrix 3. Lawrence of Arabia 4. Alien 5. 2001: A Space Odyssey 6. The Shining 7. The Godfather 2 8. Pulp Fiction 9. The Shawshank Redemption 10. The original Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009) 11. No Country for Old Men 12. The Silence of the Lambs 13. Heat 14. The Dark Knight 15. Lord of the Rings (All 3) 16. The Departed 17. Gladiator 18. Seven 19. Django Unchained 20. Schindler's List 21. Goodfellas 22. 12 Monkeys 23. The Last of the Mohicans 24. Scarface 25. True Romance 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Guys, we're starting a 2013-updated best movies of BOF. Channel your list making energies there, too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Seriously though, unless my eyes are going and I'm missing them, no Terminator 2, no Jurassic Park, no Exorcist, and no a New Hope? Agreed. They put down Rosemary's Baby but not The Exorcist? Also ashamed that My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kanye West is number 8 on the greatest albums list. It's a great album, but there are far better albums than that. Meanwhile, Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon sits at 37. Kanye West has a better album than Pink Floyd? The Notorious B.I.G. has a better album than Pink Floyd (Ready to Die was 31)? Gimme a freaking break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfirebird2008 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Beatles? They are more talented songwriters, but not musicians. There is a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Guys, we're starting a 2013-updated best movies of BOF. Channel your list making energies there, too! Best TV shows, albums and books too? So were not outdone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Gary Scott Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I'm not trying to hate on Potter but I agree with this 100%. The first book is really average imo. There's just not much to it.They lumped the whole series into one I ageee its probably too high but it deserves top 20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Gary Scott Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I will post a tv and movie list tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 They are more talented songwriters, but not musicians. There is a difference. Led Zeppelin is a great band, but The Beatles were far more influential musicians than Led Zeppelin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfirebird2008 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Led Zeppelin is a great band, but The Beatles were far more influential musicians than Led Zeppelin. The Beatles were more influential because they came first and they did a lot of experimentation, but they were not more talented musicians. Ringo couldn't drum as well as Bonham, Paul couldn't play the bass as well as Jones, Paul and John couldn't possibly hit the notes that Plant did with his voice, and no way in hell was George capable of the kind of guitar work that Page came up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmasterclay Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 So if we're doing this.... 1. Star Wars IV-VI (Can't separate them, they'd be 1-3 in chronological order if I did though) 2. Raiders of the Lost Ark 3. The Dark Knight 4. Terminator 2 5. Independence Day 6. Austin Powers (The First Two) 7. The Departed 8. The 40 Year Old Virgin 9. Jurassic Park 10. The Shawshank Redemption 11. The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers 12. Titanic 13. Casino Royale 14. Knocked Up 15. Anchorman 16. Cloverfield (Haters gonna hate) 17. The Last Crusade 18. 50/50 19. Forgetting Sarah Marshall 20. True Lies 21. Warrior 22. The Fighter 23. Django Unchained 24. Inglorious Basterds 25. Curse of the Black Pearl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Not to mention, no LOTR, but they do have "His Dark Materials". TROLLOLOLOLOL. His Dark Materials is an incredible series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
