My Netflix needs more variety... what are your top 10 favorite films?
My queue is chock-full of horror, and I just haven’t been in the horror mood lately. My 3-month long misery had me watching about 2 horrors a day, and now I’m just slightly burned out.
So, please list your top 10 non-horror films. No subtitles please… only because it’s hard to find a time to watch them, since the kitties often block my view and then I miss stuff and have to rewind :)
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Sweeney Todd. Monster. Hard Candy. Choke, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Au revoir les enfants, Cashback, Indochine, Belle de Jour, Shutter Island
Not my top 10. But interesting…
A boy and his dog.
Omega Man.
Forgiving Dr. Mengele
Fuel
The road
1. Knocked Up
2. Zack and Miro Make a Porno
3. Benjamin Button
4. LIife Aquatic
4. Choke
5. Gigantic
6.Flashbacks of a Fool
6. Tin Men
7. Fetching Cody
8. W.
9. Breaking and Entering
10. And if you love old movies… The Red Shoes
@ChazMaz: GA for “Forging Dr. Mengele”. I reviewed that on my blog not that long ago, and I loved it.
O Brother Where Art Thou, African Queen, A Night at the Opera, Grand Illusion, The 39 Steps, Coraline, The Gods Must be Crazy, Mrs. Dalloway, Tom Jones, The Usual Suspects
I have so many favorites – but these are ten good ones that come to mind.
Gone with the Wind
Cinderella Man
So I Married an Axe Murderer
Terms of Endearment
Armageddon
O Brother, Where Art Thou
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
The Big Lebowski
Not sure that these are my top movies, but a few of my favorites that came to mind
1. Outlaw Josie Wales. That is how I got my warrior nickname
2. In the Line of Fire
3. True Confessions
4. Tombstone
5. The Road Warrior
6. Syriana
7. Miller’s Crossing
8. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
9. Wild at Heart
10. Jeremiah Johnson
frankie and Johnnie
moulin Rouge
1. A beautiful mind
2. Goodwill Hunting
3. Pi
4. Memento
5. The Shawshank Redemption
6. Fight Club
7. American History X
8. Silence of the Lambs
9. The Usual Suspects
10. Donnie Darko
Top ten faves but no horror…? Let’s see.
In no particular order;
I Trainspotting
II Conan the Barbarian
III Corpse Bride (I’m pretty sure that doesn’t count as horror.)
IV The Usual Suspects
V Braveheart
VI Ninja scroll (If you don’t mind violent Japanese animation.)
VII In the Name of the Rose
VIII Highlander
IX Pulp Fiction
X An Eye for an Eye
Two sleepers: Frozen River and Snow Cake.
10. Memento
09. American Beauty
08. Magnolia
07. Vengo
06. What’s Cooking?
05. Wilde
04. Black Cat, White Cat
03. The Legend of 1900
02. American History X
01. Happiness
@kevbo Frozen River was very powerful.
I’d call something a “favorite” only if I’d watch it again and again. That would apply to these films:
— Fellini’s La Strada, with Anthony Quinn and Giulietta Masina, is on my top-ten list of all-time greats. But I’m afraid it’s in Italian and does have subtitles.
— O Brother, Where Art Thou? is not on movie Olympus, but it is one I can see over and over and still enjoy the way a little kid enjoys hearing a favorite book read aloud.
— The Man Who Would Be King, with Michael Caine and Sean Connery, based on a short story by Rudyard Kipling, is a thumping good adventure yarn that offers a clear moral without preaching, and it too has plenty of staying power.
— Gone with the Wind stands up to many a viewing. I’m always hooked right from the opening titles.
— Jose Ferrer’s 1950 triumph Cyrano de Bergerac is another of my top ten greats for Ferrer’s Oscar-winning performance.
— I love Errol Flynn’s 1938 The Adventures of Robin Hood for romance and sheer swashbuckle.
— Willow carried me away again last night.
— I watched Hook quite a few times with my kids before getting tired of it, even though I felt like it cheated—was overtly emotionally manipulative.
— I’d put Elvira Madigan on the list on account of seven or eight viewings decades ago, even though I’m not sure I’d want to see it again now. I’d call it a young person’s movie. Oh, but sorry—Swedish: subtitles.
— My all-time favorite just at present is the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
There. Ten. <whew!>
@Jeruba: Willow is my all-time favorite movie, ever. My nickname in certain other places is “Bavmordaa”, which is actually misspelled, but “Bavmorda” is usually taken. I also plan on naming my first daughter Elora, and if I had a husband who would let me go nuts with the name, I MIGHT just name a daughter Chyrlindria (also misspelled, but I like my spelling better)
Blazing Saddles
Singin’ In The Rain
Monty Python’s Life of Brian
Sunset Boulevard
His Girl Friday
The Palm Beach Story
I’m Gonna Git You, Sucka
The Wizard of Oz
All About Eve
..and because I can’t separate them, the Christopher Guest films: Spinal Tap, Waiting for Guffman, Best In Show, A Mighty Wind
I’ll just offer one which I could watch over and over. Little known but worth it if you enjoy “slice of life films”.
The Education of Little Tree
It’s about a young Indian boy being raised by his grandparents. James Cromwell plays the granddad. Wonderful scenes of country living and a hilarious interlude involving moonshining.
The govt. wants to take him away to a boarding school to educate him and de-indianize him.
It’s a real interesting glance at one part of the history of our country from the viewpoint of one little family. Just a nice little tale to be engrossed in.
No special effects or bang-up action scenes. Just good storytelling.
Which reminds me of the movie Rabbit Proof Fence about the taking away of aboriginal children from their mothers to educate them. Also a great film.
I’ll have to check that one out. Is it available here in the US?
I’m planning on getting a decent sized LCD TV soon and I’m hoping to be able to find one which is already set up to be Netflix compatible. Their $9 per month deal is the best bargain around.
Yes, it should be. I just got one (Netflix compatible) – way cool!
Is there any place where there is a list by brand and size of which ones work with it?
I read that most companies making TVs with Internet or other connectivity are only doing it in the larger sizes (42–47 or larger). That’s too much for me right now.
My Fair Lady
The Shootist
Jaws
All About Eve
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers
Young Frankenstein
The Outlaw Josie Wales
True Grit
Roman Holiday and
To Kill A Mockingbird
I don’t care for many current films…they blow.
1. Youth in Revolt (the main character is just like how I used to be)
2. Trick r’ Treat (the best horror/dark comedy ever)
3. Dawn of the Dead (the original)
4. (500) Days of Summer (you will simultaneously hate and love Zoey Deschanel’s character)
5. Zombieland (another great horror comedy)
6. Shaun of the Dead (another, other great horror comedy)
7. Charlie Bartlett (a cute coming of age story)
8. The Lovely Bones (not as good as the book, and kindof corny sometimes, but I still like it)
9. Session 9 (a genuinely scary psychological horror movie)
10. Meet the Robinsons (a very good Disney movie about friendship and the consequences of your actions)
Apocalypse Now
2010 A Space Odyssey
Cool Hand Luke
Sand Pebbles
True Grit
Blazing Saddles
Pulp Fiction
7 ups
Vertigo
My top 20, according to Flickchart (with no subtitles):
1.Citizen Kane
2.Casablanca
3.The Best Years of Our Lives
4.Raiders of the Lost Ark
5.Blade Runner
6.Apocalypse Now
7.Unforgiven
8.Pulp Fiction
9.Fight Club
10.The Big Lebowski
11.The Lord of the Rings
12.Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2
13.Memento
14.Manhattan
15.Jaws
16.Jurassic Park
17.Aliens
18.Chinatown
19.The Professional
20.The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
O Brother Where Art Thou and City Lights should be in there somewhere, tho.
@filmfann – You just reminded me; Robert Downey Jr. was fantastic as Charlie Chaplin in the bio-pic Chaplin.
In no particular order:
Braveheart
Lord of the Rings (I’m counting all 3 as 1 hehe)
Pirates of the Carribean (counting all 3 as 1 again)
Princess Bride
Monty Python Holy Grail
Willow
The Last Samurai
Gladiator (Russell Crowe, not Cuba Gooding Jr)
GI Jane
Gone With The Wind
Empire Records
The Craft (doesn’t really count as horror, does it?)
the Harry Potter movies
and I’m really really sorry for what I’m about to say, because I know some of you are going to get upset and possibly vomit…
I love the Twilight saga.
Aladdin
Annie
Serenity
RV
Murder On The Orient Express
Any of the Muppet Movies
Annie
Chicago
The Librarian series
1. Ebola Syndrome
2. Story of Ricky
3. Evil Dead 2
4. Eyes without a face
5. The Re-Animator
6. The Shining (Kubrick’s version)
7. Return of the Living Dead
8. Braindead
9. Escape from New York
10. Day of the Dead (the original, duh)
I’m all over the place when it comes to movies. These are ones I’ve seen over and over.
In no particular order-
Kundun
Wallace and Gromit and the Curse of the Wererabbit
Session 9
28 Days (Bullock not zombies)
Hot Fuzz
Bourne Identity
MirrorMask
Austin Powers (3rd one)
Stargate
Star Trek First Contact/Generations
Steel Magnolias
Spirited Away
Finding Nemo
Up
@josie, this Thursday. I’m nervous as hell, but my darling Flutherites have certainly helped. You all will definitely get an after action report.
hey – maybe we can end every thread with a discussion of Fiddle’s upcoming date!
1.Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind
2. Nightmare Before Christmas (Its a classic and my favorite childhood movie!!)
3.Avatar
4.District 9
5.Hellboy 2 (Watch the first if you didn’t see it)
6.Up
7.The Big Lebowski
8.Reservoir Dogs
9.Benjamin Button
10.Star Wars (all of them)
Definitely not in order but these are some good ones =]
@josie, thanks man, much appreciated.
@poofandmook, I thought Tucci was creepy as hell and made a great George Harvey. The book will always hold a special place in my heart, but I thought the movie was pretty good in its own right. It didn’t make me bawl as much as the book did, but it was still ok. To each his own, though.
@Buttonstc Did you read The Education of Little Tree as well? It’s one of my favorite books ever, and I was very disappointed in the movie. Quite a bit different from the book. Read it, and then read a bio of the author.
Sorry, I’m too tired to make a movie list and most of my favorites have already been mentioned here!
@Fiddle_Playing_Creole_Bastard: I guess I wouldn’t say I hated it, but I really really really enjoyed the book much more. And yes, he was creepy as hell but I don’t want him to be creepy! When I see Stanley Tucci, I think of Nigel from The Devil Wears Prada or Paul Child in Julie & Julia. I don’t want him to be George Harvey :(
Requiem for a Dream
City of God
Drop Dead Gorgeous
Best in Show
The Machinist
American History X
Crash
Fight Club
Donnie Darko
Mars Attack
Not necessarily my top 10 favorites, but films I love off the top of my head.
@poof
Re: Stanley Tucci
I guess you never saw the first season of Murder One. This was my first notice of Tucci and even tho the series was ultimately unsuccessful (even tho produced by Stephen Bochco) he played a riveting, enigmatic, morally ambiguous and somewhat smarmy character. Tucci made you believe this guy would be capable of anything no matter how evil.
The lead character was played by Daniel Benzali, another excellent and intense actor and it was a toss-up between the two as to which was the more mesmerizing actor.
Tucci can play ANYTHING. he’s that good.
If it’s available for rental, that first season of Murder One would also be interesting to watch.
The series was ultimately unsuccessful primarily because it focused intently on only one case. This was not good for a weekly TV show where missing an episode left one out to sea.
But the acting and storytelling in detail was all extremely well done and would be great for watching in succession. Sort of like a mini series or really long movie. Tucci’s performance was so good in this. Too bad this show tanked but it’s definitely worth seeking out. The Bochco magic is still evident. That guy really knew how to present compelling material and gather top notch writers and cast.
If I’m not mistaken, Netflix also offers TV series for rental, is that right?
Even tho you asked for movies for your que, jan, I think you’d enjoy Murder One as well. Just think of it as the equivalent of several movies :)
@Buttonstc: Oh, I am certainly not denying Stanley Tucci’s prowess as an actor. I just don’t WANT him to be creepy. He does it too well. And I just want to remember him as happy and fun and good!
I <3 Nigel.
Ok. Gotcha.
In that case, don’t put Murder One on your list :)
In no particular order:
The Loved One
Blazing Saddles
Dark City
A Hard Days Night
My Favorite Year
Monty Python’s Life of Brian
The Godfather
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Blade Runner
True Stories
And so many more…
Star Wars (the orginals)
Duck Soup (and The Coconuts, Horse Feathers, Monkey Business, A Day at the Races, A Night at the Opera)
Dr. Strangelove
Inglorious Bastards
Clueless
Hot Fuzz
Some Like It Hot
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Singing In The Rain
Pulp Fiction
Princess Bride
The Great Dictator
10th Kingdom
Hook
Wizard Of Oz
3 Faces of Eve
All About Eve
The Adventures Of Robin Hood
Bringing Up Baby
Gigi
Dial M For Murder
I’ll second My Favorite Year. A very underrated film. Larry before the Balki days.
And I love Peter O’Toole.
There was another lesser film of his in which he played a demented British scion of a wealthy family. In the opening scene (I believe) he has placed himself upon a cross.
Perhaps someone else remembers the title. It was hilarious in parts. Nobody does it quite like o’Toole.
@Buttonstc, I saw that. No idea what it was, though. I like him too, but I’m sure that’s not the one he wants to be remembered by.
Yeah. But it really was funny.
Plus he has Lawrence of Arabia to eclipse everything else so I’m sure he’s not worried.
@Buttonstc- Are you possibly referring to Brotherly Love?
I just found it.
The Ruling Class
It has some really unique and zany moments. And I don’t think he needs to hang his head in shame over his role here. Anybody can play crazy but it’s a unique talent who can do it well.
You should definitely put this in your que if you like satire and excellent performance.
I saw it a long long time ago and it still stuck in my memory.
It’s def. one of a kind. The ending kind of devolves a bit but the rest of it is really unique. It will definitely hold your interest.
Another ten (in no particular order):
Fight Club
2001: A Space Oddysey
The Producers (1968)
Planet of the Apes (1968)
Lillies of the Field
North By Northwest
Out of Sight
The Full Monty
Field of Dreams
Hotel Rwanda
@AstroChuck Yes, to all of those, and adding the newer The Producers.
Lurve to all.. thank you so much! Can’t wait to print this thread out and go nuts on my queue.
(moar!! :D )
Harold and Maude
M*A*S*H
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Animal House
Caddyshack
Stripes
Taxi Driver
A Clockwork Orange
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
The Manchurian Candidate
Psycho (1960 original)
The Hustler
It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
The Untouchables
Tootsie
Room With A View
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
The Usual Suspects
The Grifters
The Crying Game
Se7en
L.A. Confidential
Rushmore
The Fisher King
Election
Thelma and Louise
Do The Right Thing
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (make sure you have toast on hand)
No Country for Old Men
There Will Be Blood
The Incredibles
Good Night and Good Luck
Gangs of New York
Ratatouille
Walk The Line
Brokeback Mountain
@Jeruba – La Strada, on of my top ten. Just watched it again last week.
@aprilsimnel Wow, that’s a great list. But definitely the original Manchurian Candidate, not the new one with Denzel. It sucked more than a 5 gallon shop vac.
@papayalily – Yeah, before I could put ”(1960)” there, my editing window closed.
Not as “classy” as the films listed above, but these are my favorites:
The Truman Show (this movie actually changed my life – “We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented”)
Twister
Independence Day
Elizabethtown
50 First Dates
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension
UHF (Weird Al Yankovich)
Secondhand Lions
and, while I can’t really classify it as a “movie”...
VeggieTales’ The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown (if you can watch that all the way through without either laughing or singing along, I just don’t know what to say!)
Enjoy!
Full Metal Jacket, True Romance, American Beauty, The Breakfast Club, Apocalypse Now, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Usual Suspects, Goodfellas, Fargo, Life Is Beautiful
01. Superman I (the movie) – Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, Marlon Brando (1978)
02. Starship Troopers – Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards (1997)
03. Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within – Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Ming-Na, Ving Rhames, Peri Gilpin, Donald Sutherland (2001)
04. Tideland – Jodelle Ferland, Janet McTeer, Brendan Fletcher (2005)
05. Castaway – Tom Hanks (2000)
06. The Illusionist – Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel (2006)
07. Knocked Up – Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd (2007)
08. The Blues Brothers – John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown (1980)
09. Welcome To The Jungle – The Rock, Seann William Scott, Christopher Walken (2004)
10. Enemy of the State – Will Smith, Gene Hackman (1998)
Ten in my queue right now that aren’t horror –
OSS 117: Lost in Rio
Sita Sings the Blues
Out Cold
They Live
Eagle Vs. Shark
Girl 27
The Vanishing – The original
Funny Games – The original
It Happened One Night
Lady Vengeance
Here you go! Not in any particular order to my preference.
Gladiator
Trueman Show
Clerks
Mall Rats
Dogma
American Sweethearts ( yep it’s kinda girlie movie, but you won’t find one funnier with a cast like John Cusak, Julia Roberts, Catherine Zeta Jones, Billy Crystal and HanK Azaria)
Liar Liar
Nothing to Lose
Jackie Chan Movies, take your pick except city hunter, that one sucks
Knocked Up
Hang Over
Enemy of the State
Runaway Jury ( excellent flick with John Cusak, Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman)
Sgt. Bilko
Fight Club
Snatch
Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Rock n Rolla
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Clerks 2
Monty Python anything, it’s all hilarious
Okay, Okay, I know I went over Ten… I have a huge movie collection and was just naming some of the ones I love off the top of my head. Enjoy!
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