AI 0 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 This is kind of a spin off pi's (pretty cool) thread. Lets say you knew someone who had never seen a film. You can pick 5 films for them to see. This person is totally willing, and can watch them on there own time, over, let's say a weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeNewGuy 0 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Star Wars, Lawrence of Arabia, Forrest Gump, Dr. Strangelove, and The Maltese Falcon.If I were given another five spots, I'd include The Shawshank Redemption, The Matrix, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Casablanca, and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.Chosen to create a good cross-section of the higher end of Hollywood's output, not for sheer quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artyjeffrey 20 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Citizen KaneStar WarsLawrence of ArabiaPlanet of the Apes (1968)The GodfatherNothing too deep, but definitely fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthehand 3 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Dr. Strangelove, Star Wars, The Godfather, King Kong, The Sting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Lawrence of Arabia, Vertigo, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T the Extra Terrestrial and Schindler's List. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 King Kong (1933)Star WarsNorth By NorthwestJawsBen Hur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo 33 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Deep RisingEvil DeadCatwomanUltravioletWaterworld"Oh yeah, all movies are like these." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Trying to avoid personal faves, but inevitably including some of them, I'd choose masterpieces of their respected genres.JawsTwelve Angry MenRaidersLOTR:FOTRWhistle Down The Wind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpigeon 3 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 This is really difficult. Because if a person has never seen a film, they may not be aware of the structures and frameworks that make it up. Appreciation of cinema requires time and effort. Sidestepping the many potential issues this introduces, if I were to choose five films that can summarize the beauty and possibility that cinema can offer, here's what I would pick (in no particular order):The GeneralRear WindowCasablancaKing KongThe Third ManTed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genius_Gone_Insane 5 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Realistically, there's only one that matters: An Inconvenient Truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpigeon 3 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Really? If people want to learn something about science or the Earth's ecosystem, they should read books and conduct research. The cinema has the capability of a different kind of enlightenment.Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Nah, imo people should try reading BOOKS instead of burning them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,174 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Depends on the person, obviously. But Carlito's Way would likely be among them, also Sneakers, Much Ado About Nothing (Branagh)... and now I can't decide anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I'd rather force them to watch like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genius_Gone_Insane 5 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Really? If people want to learn something about science or the Earth's ecosystem, they should read books and conduct research. The cinema has the capability of a different kind of enlightenment.TedIf people (especially in my USA) were smart enough to read books and conduct research, then we wouldn't need movies like Truth. Instead, we need to be force-fed any vital information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAfonso 186 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 MementoTitusDonnie DarkoBraindeadLove, Actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 796 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Police Academy 7Batman and RobinThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre 4: The Next GenerationMeteor ManSound Of ThunderI'm sick. I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 48 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 HeatBrazilThe Singing Detective (6-part miniseries)City LightsDark CityI've forced people to watch all of these before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpigeon 3 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 HeatBrazilThe Singing Detective (6-part miniseries)City LightsDark CityI've forced people to watch all of these before! I like those selections very much.Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridan 0 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Once Upon A Time in the WestStar WarsGettysburgLOTR: FOTRRaiders of the Lost ArkChosen for a variety of Genres, good music, and good screenwriting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingPin 201 Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 PsychoThe GooniesThe Princess BrideE.T.Rocky Horror Picture Show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 48 Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 HeatBrazilThe Singing Detective (6-part miniseries)City LightsDark CityI've forced people to watch all of these before! I like those selections very much.TedI'm another silent comedy buff! I notice you had The General on your list. I only got into Keaton a couple of years ago, and I'm very impressed! I bought the Kino DVD set. Apart from The General, I love Our Hospitality, Steamboat Bill Jr, The Cameraman, The Boat. The final line of "dialogue" from The Boat is hilarious! I still think Chaplin has the slight edge though. I've loved his movies since I was a nipper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordskylark 1 Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Santa Claus (vs Satan)Dragon StrikeHawk the SlayerThe StarfightersManos, the Hands of FateMany more to torture... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendal_Ozzel 36 Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 There are too many variables here. This person has never seen a film before...ever? How old are they? Why haven't they seen a film? Are they a competent human being? And provided I show them 5 films, will they ever see more?I know, I'm thinking too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf 4 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Since I would want to put the person who I am forcing to watch the movies into a certain frame of mind, I would choose the following films:Requiem for a DreamThe Elephant ManGattacaThe Ice StormEraserheadPresuming that they hadn't seen these movies, I would hope seeing them would force said person to look at the world a bit differently.Also, hopefully they wouldn't kill themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpigeon 3 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 HeatBrazilThe Singing Detective (6-part miniseries)City LightsDark CityI've forced people to watch all of these before! I like those selections very much.TedI'm another silent comedy buff! I notice you had The General on your list. I only got into Keaton a couple of years ago, and I'm very impressed! I bought the Kino DVD set. Apart from The General, I love Our Hospitality, Steamboat Bill Jr, The Cameraman, The Boat. The final line of "dialogue" from The Boat is hilarious! I still think Chaplin has the slight edge though. I've loved his movies since I was a nipper!I haven't seen The Cameraman or the Boat, but it sounds like I'm going to have to soon. I absolutely love Steamboat Bill, Jr, Our Hospitality, Sherlock, Jr., and one of his more underrated films, Seven Chances. But I think The General is my favorite. Something about that movie absolutely hooks me and gives me great joy.Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshopk 8 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 City SlickersCity Slickers 2: The Curse of Curly's GoldGrumpy Old MenGrumpier Old MenDie Hard: With a Vengeance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 thats cruel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I'd also say it would be proper to include films from all decades not just 1980/1990 to present.Sheesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 153 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 CarefulVertigoRaiders of the Lost ArkThe Big SleepDer Blaue Engel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I think Beowulf has the best list, because they are tough movies to watch yet are very powerful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 CongoThe MusketeerHot Shots Part DeuxThe 13th WarriorSpy Kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,174 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I'd also say it would be proper to include films from all decades not just 1980/1990 to present.Yes, although it depends on the person. Ideally, I'd certainly pick Scaramouche, Captain Blood, The Adventures of Robin Hood, North by Northwest, perhaps 2001: A Space Odyssey... but I know plenty of people who probably wouldn't like them, so I'd rather win their trust with five different movies first. Powder (Jerry Goldsmith) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Gunga DinThe Bride of FrankensteinRandon HarvestThe Grapes of WrathStrangers on a Train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 153 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Joe? No 2001? Again you surprise us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Unless you want the person to fall asleep I'd skip 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Unless you want the person to fall asleep I'd skip 2001.I fell asleep with V For Vendetta. Being unoriginal can do that to a person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpigeon 3 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Alex, are there any films you like - other than pre-determined great films as labelled by high-brow film theorists? To which school of thought in cinema studies do you subscribe? I'm curious. You seem overwhelmingly negative in your approach to many films.Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 153 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 That's because many films actually suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpigeon 3 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Under what ideological framework? I'm curious how people come to think that way. What expectations does one place on a given film or the cinema in general? If most films suck, then what is on the great end of the spectrum that throws the whole curve off and makes everything else suck? Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Alex, are there any films you like - other than pre-determined great films as labelled by high-brow film theorists? To which school of thought in cinema studies do you subscribe? I'm curious. You seem overwhelmingly negative in your approach to many films.Well, I guess I am. However, here's a list of recent films that I like. You tell me what kind of school I subscribe to. The Winslow Boy (1999)Hellboy (2004)The Bourne series (2002-2004) X-Men 1 & 2 (2000-2003)The Cooler (2003)28 Days Later (2002)Shattered Glass (2003)The Edge (1997)Titus (1999)Off Screen (2005)Dogville (2003)Adaptation (2002)Frida (2002)Mystic River (2003)Sideways (2004)About Schmidt (2002)Munich (2005)Irreversible (2002) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Raiders of the Lost ArkStar WarsEmpire Strikes BackThose 3 for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 You shoudn't have to force someone to see those films, Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muehlopwer 0 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I have more than 5 movies, which are my favourite and which my friends should see!!!Here are some:V for VendettLife Is BeautifulThe Passion Of The ChristMunichGood Will HuntingThe Sixth SenseThe PianoAmelieThe Lord Of The RingsAmistadA.I. Artificial Intelligenceand many many more!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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