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Post by Ness on Nov 24, 2020 20:59:02 GMT
I have memories of seeing both Home Alones.
None of those memories allow me to remember too many scenes.
Been forever since I've seen it. Never crossed my mind.
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Post by UT on Nov 24, 2020 21:08:02 GMT
I think UT can elaborate even more on this but don’t forget The Irishman! If Casino is the B+ version of Goodfellas than Irishman is like a solid C-.
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Post by Shootist on Nov 24, 2020 23:28:16 GMT
As similar as the two characters in Casino and Goodfellas are, Pesci had more of a stamp on Casino. Pesci's finest moment for me in Raging Bull was off camera. Nah for me his best scene in Raging Bull was this. Both him and DeNiro were fantastic here. Yeah, the TV scene would have been my second choice. Still though Pesci is much more of a side character and doesn't feel up to De Niro's level. He felt more of an equal in Goodfellas and Casino. I agree with UT though, I feel Pesci would get instantly recognized by the general public as the Home Alone burglar before anything else. I think Home ALone was number 1 at the box office clear through February 1991, so over 3 months, thats a lot of people to see your film. Plus vHS rentals on top of that. It knocked ET off the highest grossing perch as well iirc.
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Post by Baker on Nov 25, 2020 0:01:20 GMT
Home Alone is alright. Would probably crack my Top 200. I never did like it as much as most people though. Nor did I expect it to finish this high.
It has to be Joe Pesci's most well know role though. For years I only knew him as "that guy from Home Alone." Bit of a mind screw to eventually see him in all those very non-Home Alone style roles.
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Post by The Kid on Nov 25, 2020 4:40:39 GMT
I think UT can elaborate even more on this but don’t forget The Irishman! If Casino is the B+ version of Goodfellas than Irishman is solid. You heard the man! SOLID!
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Post by 🤯 on Nov 25, 2020 14:26:44 GMT
Alien. Now THERE'S a horror movie.
Scared the FUCK outta me as a kid.
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Post by UT on Nov 25, 2020 14:27:53 GMT
Alien. Now THERE'S a horror movie. Scared the FUCK outta me as a kid. So did Wizard of Oz , you're hardly the man to go to about scariness of movies.
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Post by 🤯 on Nov 25, 2020 15:11:32 GMT
Alien. Now THERE'S a horror movie. Scared the FUCK outta me as a kid. So did Wizard of Oz , you're hardly the man to go to about scariness of movies. Thanks for the PTSD flashbacks, man. Scarecrow's flying monkey demise WAS equally terrifying as the chest buster and face hugger in Alien.
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Post by The Kid on Nov 25, 2020 15:47:38 GMT
I might hate seeing Alien on lists as much as I hate seeing LOTR on lists.
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Post by 🤯 on Nov 25, 2020 17:18:05 GMT
I might hate seeing Alien on lists as much as I hate seeing. This. I never saw the appeal. I didn’t find it scary nor entertaining. What kind of unfeeling android are you!? How was Alien NOT scary to you? I can get the argument for it not being entertaining, especially if you don't like being scared or straight up abhor sci fi.
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Post by Shootist on Nov 25, 2020 17:52:01 GMT
8. The Shining (1980) 9. Rear Window (1954) 11. Apocalypse Now: Redux (2001) 12. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) 15. Groundhog Day (1993) 16. Home Alone (1990) 17. Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) 19. The Breakfast Club (1985) 21. Clerks (1994) 23. Alien (1979) 24. Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981) 25. A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984) 26. Rocky (1976) 29. Rocky IV (1985) 33. Raging Bull (1980) 34. Taxi Driver (1976) 35. Happy Gilmore (1996) 38. Fargo (1996) 39. Se7en (1995) 40. Back To The Future Part II (1989) 42. Terminator (1984) 45. Die Hard: With A Vengeance (1995) 46. Braveheart (1995) 47. Boogie Nights (1997) 48. The Silence Of The Lambs (1991) 54. Speed (1994) 56. Full Metal Jacket (1987) 59. Psycho (1960) 66. American Psycho (2000) 67. Falling Down (1993) 75. Kill Bill Vol.1 (2003) 78. Avengers: Endgame (2019) 79. Logan (2017) 81. Batman Begins (2005) 83. Scarface (1983) 86. Halloween (1978) 87. Apollo 13 (1995) 94. One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) 99. E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial (1982) 100. Vertigo (1958)
Alien has come up a lot so I'll just say again I prefer the tension, atmosphere and slasher in space concept of the first slightly over Aliens. Plus those shots of the ship at the beginning look like they were filmed yesterday not in 1979, outstanding visual effects.
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Post by thereallt on Nov 25, 2020 18:16:43 GMT
Alien. Now THERE'S a horror movie. Scared the FUCK outta me as a kid. So did Wizard of Oz , you're hardly the man to go to about scariness of movies. You found Scream scary, your opinion of horror is even more compromised. 6.Saving Private Ryan 7.The Terminator 9.Bladerunner 11.City of God 13.Unforgiven 14.The Dirty Dozen 15.Raging Bull 16.Raiders of the Lost Ark 19.Schindler's List 20.The Princess Bride. 22.Blazing Saddles 23.Trading Places 24.Alien
26.Die Hard With a Vengeance 27.Logan 34.Training Day 40.Toy Story 43.Man on Fire 44.Return of the Jedi 45.Halloween 49.Taxi Driver 52.Tombstone 53.John Wick 54.Braveheart 55.Gladiator 57.The Avengers 69.Chinatown 72.Seven 73.Boogie Nights 74.Thor:Ragnarok 82.Casablance 84. Scarface 85.Heat 87.Full Metal Jacket 90.True Lies 98.The Sandlot 99.The Wizard of Oz 100.Big Trouble in Little China Alien is an undisputed classic, a landmark film that was one of the first to blend science fiction with the tension and atmosphere of a prime horror movie. The movie does a great job of keeping the xenomorph hidden most of the film, so when it does show up the impact is even greater. It also debuted one of the most iconic heroines in film, Ellen Ripley, played brilliantly by Sigourney Weaver. This is an absolute must for Sigourney Weaver's Mt. Rushmore(Alien, Aliens, Ghostbusters and Gorillas in the Mist) also definitely a must for Ridley Scott. Alien, Bladerunner, Gladiator, and on further review I would have to say The Martian. I had no idea it made that money at the box office, and coupled with being a quality film that pretty much puts in the 4th spot.
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Post by UT on Nov 25, 2020 19:06:32 GMT
So did Wizard of Oz , you're hardly the man to go to about scariness of movies. You found Scream scary, your opinion of horror is even more compromised.   6.Saving Private Ryan 7.The Terminator 9.Bladerunner 11.City of God 13.Unforgiven 14.The Dirty Dozen 15.Raging Bull 16.Raiders of the Lost Ark 19.Schindler's List 20.The Princess Bride. 22.Blazing Saddles 23.Trading Places 24.Alien
26.Die Hard With a Vengeance 27.Logan 34.Training Day 40.Toy Story 43.Man on Fire 44.Return of the Jedi 45.Halloween 49.Taxi Driver 52.Tombstone 53.John Wick 54.Braveheart 55.Gladiator 57.The Avengers 69.Chinatown 72.Seven 73.Boogie Nights 74.Thor:Ragnarok 82.Casablance 84. Scarface 85.Heat 87.Full Metal Jacket 90.True Lies 98.The Sandlot 99.The Wizard of Oz 100.Big Trouble in Little China Alien is an undisputed classic, a landmark film that was one of the first to blend science fiction with the tension and atmosphere of a prime horror movie.  The movie does a great job of keeping the xenomorph hidden most of the film, so when it does show up the impact is even greater.  It also debuted one of the most iconic heroines in film, Ellen Ripley, played brilliantly by Sigourney Weaver. This is an absolute must for Sigourney Weaver's Mt. Rushmore(Alien, Aliens, Ghostbusters and Gorillas in the Mist)   also definitely a must for Ridley Scott. Alien, Bladerunner, Gladiator, and on further review I would have to say The Martian.  I had no idea it made that money at the box office, and coupled with being a quality film that pretty much puts in the 4th spot. And you thought Casino was more recognizable than Home Alone. All you’re movie opinions are compromised and blinded.
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Post by RT on Nov 25, 2020 19:25:17 GMT
I had Home Alone at #13. I've seen that movie more times than I can count. I loved it as a kid, and it's a must in my Christmas movie rotation every year. Now it's my son's favourite movie, and after seeing it for the first time last Christmas, I think he's watched it at least a dozen times. He knows all his favourite parts and makes you stop what you're doing and watch them with him.
-when he realizes his family is gone and goes crazy in the house. -when he runs from the cop after accidentally stealing a toothbrush. -The Scream -When Harry opens the door burns his head -The tarantula scene with Marv and Harry
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Post by Emperor on Nov 25, 2020 20:20:29 GMT
1. Good Will Hunting 3. Training Day 4. Oldboy 6. Gladiator 8. Matchstick Men 11. Unforgiven 12. Mr. Smith Goes To Washington 14. Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid 15. Silver Linings Playbook 18. Throne of Blood 25. The Sting 27. Spirited Away 29. Logan 31. Parasite 32. Elf 37. Inside Out 38. The Apartment 39. The Green Mile 40. Beauty and the Beast 43. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 44. In Bruges 51. The Shining 53. The Prestige 55. Groundhog Day 60. Catch Me If You Can 61. Django Unchained 62. The Conjuring 64. Alien 69. Paranormal Activity 70. No Country For Old Men 72. Tombstone 84. Wayne's World 86. John Wick 87. Toy Story 3 88. Saw 96. Memento
It took me a long time to watch the first two Alien films. Once I did, I realised that they were movies that really do live up to the hype. The first Alien is an incredible blend of science fiction, thriller, and horror. I normally dislike sci-fi films, but not Alien. It's clearly a futuristic movie, but it's not filled with ridiculous costumes and set pieces like your Star Wars or Blade Runners. Spectacular as they are, it makes it harder for me to buy into those movies.
Alien is futuristic, but in a more grounded way. The spaceship feels more real, the way the people behave feels real. The plot is fantastic, amazing tension and some brilliant shots. When they first find the alien egg colony, the sheer scope of the room and the unfathomable number of alien eggs is jawdropping.
Ellen Ripley is one of the most heroic and badass characters in all of cinema.
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Post by iron maiden on Nov 25, 2020 20:23:22 GMT
I'm 0 for the last 11. You guys are probably going to laugh at my chick list but I (mostly) stand behind it.
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Post by Ness on Nov 25, 2020 21:28:06 GMT
Aliens and zombies seem more likely than socialism in my lifetime.
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Post by Emperor on Nov 25, 2020 22:13:19 GMT
I would describe Alien as very tense, but not scary. The scariest moment for me is anything involving the Facehuggers, but it's not scary in the same way a horror movie can be scary.
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Post by thereallt on Nov 26, 2020 0:05:00 GMT
You found Scream scary, your opinion of horror is even more compromised. 6.Saving Private Ryan 7.The Terminator 9.Bladerunner 11.City of God 13.Unforgiven 14.The Dirty Dozen 15.Raging Bull 16.Raiders of the Lost Ark 19.Schindler's List 20.The Princess Bride. 22.Blazing Saddles 23.Trading Places 24.Alien
26.Die Hard With a Vengeance 27.Logan 34.Training Day 40.Toy Story 43.Man on Fire 44.Return of the Jedi 45.Halloween 49.Taxi Driver 52.Tombstone 53.John Wick 54.Braveheart 55.Gladiator 57.The Avengers 69.Chinatown 72.Seven 73.Boogie Nights 74.Thor:Ragnarok 82.Casablance 84. Scarface 85.Heat 87.Full Metal Jacket 90.True Lies 98.The Sandlot 99.The Wizard of Oz 100.Big Trouble in Little China Alien is an undisputed classic, a landmark film that was one of the first to blend science fiction with the tension and atmosphere of a prime horror movie. The movie does a great job of keeping the xenomorph hidden most of the film, so when it does show up the impact is even greater. It also debuted one of the most iconic heroines in film, Ellen Ripley, played brilliantly by Sigourney Weaver. This is an absolute must for Sigourney Weaver's Mt. Rushmore(Alien, Aliens, Ghostbusters and Gorillas in the Mist) also definitely a must for Ridley Scott. Alien, Bladerunner, Gladiator, and on further review I would have to say The Martian. I had no idea it made that money at the box office, and coupled with being a quality film that pretty much puts in the 4th spot. And you thought Casino was more recognizable than Home Alone. All you’re movie opinions are compromised and blinded. No I said Pesci was more recognizable in Casino and I stand by that. Home Alone was easily the bigger movie. but IMO more people think about Pesci acting in gangster movies than Pesci acting in slapstick comedy.
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Post by RT on Nov 26, 2020 0:44:39 GMT
Yeah I gotta agree with thereallt here. I love Home Alone and grew up with that movie being a very big deal, but when someone says "Joe Pesci" the first thing I think of is Goodfellas, or loud angry tiny gangster man. It's why him coming out of semi-retirement for The Irishman was such a big deal.
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Post by Ness on Nov 26, 2020 0:47:24 GMT
I wasn't allowed to watch Rated R movies when I was a kid, so I missed out on a lot of classics especially 80s and 90s. Alien is part of that. And yet I remember the merchandise being everywhere. Always thought it was amazing that despite not being a kid's thing they had such a market growing up. Loved those toys.
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Post by UT on Nov 26, 2020 0:48:08 GMT
Yes but can they even differentiate the gangster movie? No! Fact is that if you showed them a picture of Pesci from Casino most people would probably guess Goodfellas because that’s the far better and more famous gangster role for him.
It’s ridiculous to think for a minute that more people recognize him from Casino over Home Alone. You’re wrong. 100%.
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Post by RT on Nov 26, 2020 0:51:07 GMT
Yes but can they even differentiate the gangster movie? No! Fact is that if you showed them a picture of Pesci from Casino most people would probably guess Goodfellas because that’s the far better and more famous gangster role for him. It’s ridiculous to think for a minute that more people recognize him from Casino over Home Alone. You’re wrong. 100%. Is that what the argument is about? I misunderstood. If we're talking strictly "Where do you know Joe Pesci from?" then yeah, more people would say Home Alone. More people would say Goodfellas too, I think. That was a far more iconic role for him than Casino was. I RETRACT MY STATEMENT
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Post by bodyslam on Nov 26, 2020 0:51:48 GMT
Alien was my 67 I remember being on vacation and watching it on HBO when I was a child.
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Post by 🤯 on Nov 26, 2020 0:58:58 GMT
Alien was my 67 I remember being on vacation and watching it on HBO when I was a child. That's all you're giving us!?!? C'mon, man... Don't be such a cocktease!
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Post by Ness on Nov 26, 2020 1:00:34 GMT
Aliens and zombies seem more likely than socialism in my lifetime. Here’s hoping, dude. LOL. Socialism is about to be instated and then aliens and zombies (zombie aliens) attack the planet. President says no socialism and you do your avatar salute to the aliens.
I've also lost my mind.
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Post by bodyslam on Nov 26, 2020 1:54:57 GMT
Alien was my 67 I remember being on vacation and watching it on HBO when I was a child. That's all you're giving us!?!? C'mon, man... Don't be such a cocktease! It was the 80's. My family drove for 2 and a half plus hours at 55 mph to see the beautiful beaches of Galveston Texas. It was there that my sister and I found this channel on the tv called HBO. Growing up in rural Texas and only having a antenna we heard rumors of a channel that showed movie just like the theater existed, but we were still doubtful that it was true. It was there in Galveston that we found it. HBO and on it was the R rated movie Alien. At first my father was like what the hell are yall watching. My mother was like is that R rated. My sister said no. Its just a space movie about an alien. Kind of like Star Wars. My mother said it was ok. Little did she know that my R rated cherry was popped that night by an Alien in Galveston.
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Post by UT on Nov 26, 2020 14:40:39 GMT
Reservoir Dogs remains easily my favorite Tarantino and the only one with an iota of a chance at making my list , and after rewatching it right before submitting my list I decided it definitely deserved a place. It was in the 90's but the movie is such a great rewatchable with all the different perspectives you can watch it from , the characters , the energy and even some of the dialogue before QT went too QT for my personal tastes.
Mr. Blonde is one of the ultimate movie psychopaths and easily Madsens best role.
The Mt. Rushmore for this one is easy. Everyone from Keitel to QT to Madsen to Buscemi to Roth and Penn ... it belongs on all of theirs I think.
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Post by Ness on Nov 26, 2020 14:56:25 GMT
R Dogs gets better with age I find. Absolutely adore the opening scene simply because it so simply gives you everyone's character motivations in something as simply as debating tipping and discussing the Madonna song... all within what appears as a regular nothing conversation.
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