It changes everyday, but here goes. This isn't really in any order.
Brazil
This film is incredible in every way and anyone who says otherwise is stupid. This is the only thing I will hear no criticism towards...although the scene in the truck drags on a bit...and the explosion at the start looks kinda awful...
Amadeus
Its odd that the best biopic ever made is mostly fictional. Its also a rare example of a film that won a crapload of Oscars and actually deserved each and every one of them.
Ed Wood
Like Lady Gaga, Tim Burton's best work is his most 'normal'. Anyone who wants to make anything creative in their life should watch this.
Downfall
The only film thats ever done Hitler right. Fascinating.
Boogie Nights
This should be tasteless and unfunny - but its unbelievable. I've never seen a film thats toed the line so well between comedy and drama.
This Is Spinal Tap
The most quotable comedy ever. The only downside is that it takes a few re-watches before you begin to appreciate it.
Where The Wild Things Are
An underrated masterpiece that's slowly beginning to get attention.
Hot Fuzz
The perfect comedy. Ridiculous premise. Ridiculous plot. Ridiculous humour. I don't think a second goes by without a joke.
Citizen Kane
I'm sorry. I know its a cliche, but this film is so damn good that even I can't find fault with it.
Fight Club
This is one of the most mis-interpreted films ever. Everyone says how 'manly' this film is, when in reality David Fincher is deconstructing the very nature of masculinity. Also, aside from 300, its probably the most unintentionally homoerotic film ever made.
Eyes Wide Shut/A Clockwork Orange/Barry Lyndon/Dr Strangelove
I always lump my favourite Kubrick films together. It would be unfair to list them all seperately, and I couldn't possibly choose just one. Eyes Wide Shut is one of those films everyone hates the first time they see it, but eveyone loves after about the third watch. A Clockwork Orange is genuis in how it makes you feel sympathy for such a fascinatingly awful character. Barry Lyndon is basically one massive, epic character arc. And Dr Strangelove is just so hilariously tragic.
Batman: The Movie
What? What do you mean this wasn't supposed to be a comedy? Its one of the funniest movies ever! They must have been in on the joke! This stuff is genius! Whenever I'm feeling depressed, this is bound to put a smile on my aged, ugly, miserable face.
Last edited by Max Butcher (April 6, 2014 (03:08pm))
