Post by D-Vader on Dec 13, 2004 11:08:57 GMT -5
We discussed this somewhat last time. We all know about the movies that have ingrained themselves into American culture, but we've never really seen them. So, we need to make a list of movies that we want to see.
How about each member pick a movie they want to watch, and then we'll get together and watch it. The movie needs to meet certain requirements. If it's on AFI's top 100 list, then it's a shoe-in. Otherwise it needs to have impacted American culture on some level. If a member picks a movie that the other members don't feel is a 'classic', then the member has to prove why it's a classic.
Pretty Woman is not a classic, no matter how you argue it.
Planet of the Apes is a classic, because it has become a part of our culture. I would argue that the sequels are not classics. Also, Planet of the Apes helped pave the way for Star Wars.
Also, the movie doesn't necessarily have to be 'good,' just a classic. I watched Bullitt (Steve McQueen) the other day. I wouldn't say the movie was that great, but I would say it's a classic. First, it stars Steve McQueen, the grandaddy of cool. Second, it has one of the first 'modern' car chase scenes in it. It also has a plot twist that really is one of the first (I think) in cinematic history. And, he drives a 1968 Mustang fastback, which the '05 Mustang is based on.
Here's 5 movies that I would like to see (in no particular order):
All of these are on the AFI list except for High Plains Drifter. I argue that it's a classic because:
It stars Clint Eastwood.
It's in the vein of the "Man(stranger) With No Name" westerns (Fistful of Dollars; Few Dollars More; Good, Bad, Ugly)
It's the first western Eastwood directed. (Play Misty For Me was his debut, but I'd rather see a western)
How about each member pick a movie they want to watch, and then we'll get together and watch it. The movie needs to meet certain requirements. If it's on AFI's top 100 list, then it's a shoe-in. Otherwise it needs to have impacted American culture on some level. If a member picks a movie that the other members don't feel is a 'classic', then the member has to prove why it's a classic.
Pretty Woman is not a classic, no matter how you argue it.
Planet of the Apes is a classic, because it has become a part of our culture. I would argue that the sequels are not classics. Also, Planet of the Apes helped pave the way for Star Wars.
Also, the movie doesn't necessarily have to be 'good,' just a classic. I watched Bullitt (Steve McQueen) the other day. I wouldn't say the movie was that great, but I would say it's a classic. First, it stars Steve McQueen, the grandaddy of cool. Second, it has one of the first 'modern' car chase scenes in it. It also has a plot twist that really is one of the first (I think) in cinematic history. And, he drives a 1968 Mustang fastback, which the '05 Mustang is based on.
Here's 5 movies that I would like to see (in no particular order):
- Citizen Kane
- The Godfather
- The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (Badges, we don't need no stinkin' badges)
- Doctor Strangelove
- High Plains Drifter
All of these are on the AFI list except for High Plains Drifter. I argue that it's a classic because:
It stars Clint Eastwood.
It's in the vein of the "Man(stranger) With No Name" westerns (Fistful of Dollars; Few Dollars More; Good, Bad, Ugly)
It's the first western Eastwood directed. (Play Misty For Me was his debut, but I'd rather see a western)
anything but Citizen Cane please god no!! I recognize it's importance in the evolution of cinema and appreciate it's quality in acting, plot, & editing. That being said I hate it. Same for High Plains Drifter it was one of least favs/ of the Eastwoods I'd rather see Magnum Force or any of the Man w/no name movies that's where it's at. and what about "Cult" classics those have impacted our culture you know we ouldn't have Adult Swim w/out them.