AFI's 10 GREATEST FILMS IN 10 DIFFERENT GENRES - Page 4

hootie2 · 06-19-2008, 11:28 PM

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What the fuck is with the Tombstone love? Its ok but pretty much only because of Val Kilmer, its trite and routine. Best western ever? Far, far from it, hell even django is better.

Tombstone is one of the most Quotable movies of any genre.
I guess the world is divided into two.
Those who understand the greatness of Doc Motherfucking Holiday, and those who don't.

Joelage_mcduffbot · 06-20-2008, 12:01 AM

Maybe it's because I'm Australian, but i generally find Westerns to be fucking boring. The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly was ok, but i just didn't 'get it'.
I'm yet to see unforgiven which i am told was really, really good.

Also, as someone else said, "Big"? C'mon, fucking "Look who's talking now" was better.

Muligan · 06-20-2008, 05:50 AM

As much as I love Tombstone and Unforgiven, probably two of my favorite movies, the problem is they just don't have the legacy the old westerns and actors retain.

John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Dean Martin, Clint Eastwood, etc. really did some great work, in some great stories, that have lasted far beyond the tests of time.

I'm really suprised that Rio Bravo, Mclintok, El Dorado, The Sons of Katie Elder aren't on anyone's list.

You got to love a good western though... they can be comedic, romantic, whatever. It's a shame we just don't have actors like then as well.

kegkilla · 06-20-2008, 05:54 AM

lol @ titanic on best epics. get the fuck out.

Kragg Goremaw · 06-20-2008, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Muligan

As much as I love Tombstone and Unforgiven, probably two of my favorite movies, the problem is they just don't have the legacy the old westerns and actors retain.

John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Dean Martin, Clint Eastwood, etc. really did some great work, in some great stories, that have lasted far beyond the tests of time.

I'm really suprised that Rio Bravo, Mclintok, El Dorado, The Sons of Katie Elder aren't on anyone's list.

You got to love a good western though... they can be comedic, romantic, whatever. It's a shame we just don't have actors like then as well.

Unforgiven does has Eastwood though, he even directed it. That is truly one of the best movies of all time.

Thorpe · 06-20-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Kragg Goremaw

Unforgiven does has Eastwood though, he even directed it. That is truly one of the best movies of all time.

Kolle · 06-20-2008, 08:22 AM

how many fucking times are they gonna come out with these lists?

how many fucking times are they gonna come out with these lists?

how many fucking times are they gonna come out with these lists?

how many fucking times are they gonna come out with these lists?

Answer: About four

Awanka · 06-20-2008, 12:39 PM

The fantasy list is mostly lame with the exception of Fellowship of the Rings at #2, an excellent choice. I especially like how the gay sequels are nowhere to be seen.

Darkmyst · 06-21-2008, 12:16 PM

EW did thier list of the topp 100 films of the last 25 years. As expected it's complete crap

The New Classics: Movies | EW 1000: Movies | Movies | The EW 1000 | Entertainment Weekly

Shawshank Redemption isn't even in the Top 100. That pretty much says it all if you ask me.

Scientologist · 06-21-2008, 12:17 PM

Saw Titanic at #3. Stopped reading.

Darkmyst · 06-21-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Scientologist

Saw Titanic at #3. Stopped reading.

Awww. You could have just kept going 6 more places to find Moulin Rouge at number 10.

As for Titanic. Love stories may not be my cup of tea but objectively I have to admit that Titanic is an extrodinarily well made movie that does an excellent job of telling the story it sets out to tell. If I was to put together my own list of the best movies of all time (which is not necessarily my list of my favorite movies of all time) I have a hard time seeing Titanic being outside the top 10.

Chanur · 06-21-2008, 01:13 PM

Looks to me like they just put anything they could think of on there. Moulin Rouge, way ahead of Aliens...ya ok. Clueless is on the list, lol.

SalaciousTunare · 06-21-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chanur

Looks to me like they just put anything they could think of on there. Moulin Rouge, way ahead of Aliens...ya ok. Clueless is on the list, lol.

Not only is Clueless on that list, but is above some comedy gems like Ghostbusters, wtf?

Cybsled · 06-21-2008, 08:44 PM

One thing about that list makes me kinda smile though...

Private Ryan lost to that fucking piece of shit Shakespeare in Love at the Academy Awards, yet no one cares about that movie anymore (or hell, even remembers it) and Private Ryan gets all the <3

Spielberg got robbed that year.

Even if their list is flawed, it was still nice to see some flicks get nods, like Groundhog Day.

Burf · 06-21-2008, 10:09 PM

Well, it's their list so I guess they can do what they want, but how do you lump "The Lord of the Rings trilogy" as #2? I know they're all linked, but they're still three separate movies....Especially if you're going to list Back to the Future 1 at 91 and The Bourne Supremacy at 29.

Either group them or don't.

06-20-2008, 12:01 AM	#47 (permalink)
Joelage_mcduffbot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne Posts: 246 +3 Internets	Maybe it's because I'm Australian, but i generally find Westerns to be fucking boring. The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly was ok, but i just didn't 'get it'. I'm yet to see unforgiven which i am told was really, really good. Also, as someone else said, "Big"? C'mon, fucking "Look who's talking now" was better. __________________ Arse off.

06-20-2008, 08:22 AM	#52 (permalink)
Kolle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,879 -25 Internets	how many fucking times are they gonna come out with these lists? how many fucking times are they gonna come out with these lists? how many fucking times are they gonna come out with these lists? how many fucking times are they gonna come out with these lists? Answer: About four Last edited by Kolle : 06-20-2008 at 08:36 AM.

06-21-2008, 08:44 PM	#59 (permalink)
Cybsled Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 9,261 +14 Internets	One thing about that list makes me kinda smile though... Private Ryan lost to that fucking piece of shit Shakespeare in Love at the Academy Awards, yet no one cares about that movie anymore (or hell, even remembers it) and Private Ryan gets all the <3 Spielberg got robbed that year. Even if their list is flawed, it was still nice to see some flicks get nods, like Groundhog Day. __________________ Training the citizens of Norrath from 1999-2003!

06-21-2008, 10:09 PM	#60 (permalink)
Burf Kneel before Zod! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,317 +2 Internets	Well, it's their list so I guess they can do what they want, but how do you lump "The Lord of the Rings trilogy" as #2? I know they're all linked, but they're still three separate movies....Especially if you're going to list Back to the Future 1 at 91 and The Bourne Supremacy at 29. Either group them or don't. Last edited by Burf : 06-21-2008 at 10:36 PM.

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06-20-2008, 05:50 AM	#48 (permalink)
Muligan EQ Retirement Home Resident Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pikeville, KY Posts: 174 +1 Internets	As much as I love Tombstone and Unforgiven, probably two of my favorite movies, the problem is they just don't have the legacy the old westerns and actors retain. John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Dean Martin, Clint Eastwood, etc. really did some great work, in some great stories, that have lasted far beyond the tests of time. I'm really suprised that Rio Bravo, Mclintok, El Dorado, The Sons of Katie Elder aren't on anyone's list. You got to love a good western though... they can be comedic, romantic, whatever. It's a shame we just don't have actors like then as well.

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kegkilla Sultan of Swingin on niggaz Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: killadelphia Posts: 1,753 -184 Internets	lol @ titanic on best epics. get the fuck out.

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Scientologist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 402 -42 Internets	Saw Titanic at #3. Stopped reading.

06-21-2008, 01:13 PM	#57 (permalink)
Chanur Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 358 -5 Internets	Looks to me like they just put anything they could think of on there. Moulin Rouge, way ahead of Aliens...ya ok. Clueless is on the list, lol.