Movie Fanatics Top 150 (2) and a Hippo Kick
Continuing our Cut Magazine's Movie Fanatic Top 150...
140-131
140. Casino (1995) It's easy to look at this as a "part II" of Goodfellas, as Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci play such similar roles in Scorcese's 1990 masterpiece. However, this is better looked at as a standalone work. It is it's own unique tragic story, and is probably the best acting Sharon Stone has ever done.
139. The Deer Hunter (1978) Famous for Christopher Walken's "Russian roullette" scene, a level of intensity difficult to top, overall this is an amazing and sad movie. Robert De Niro could do little wrong at this time in his career.
138. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) An adventure movie like few others, I preferred this one to the more gory Temple of Doom, but not as much as the original. On the other hand, there was something a little too...cute in the relationship between Indy (Harrison Ford) and his father (Sean Connery). The casting was a little too perfect, and there was a certain loss of a threat of real danger.
137. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) Known more for it's soundtrack and imitators, this is, hands down, the best spaghetti western, and maybe the best western every made. Clint Eastwood's nameless anti-hero is the definition of cool in the scorching desert. Unlike typical westerns, this one is deep and flowing. Sergio Leone's wise use of limited dialogue lets the amazing imagery speak for itself. Personally, this is much higher on the list for me, maybe the first must-see.
136. Breathless (1960) NOT the Richard Gere movie, but the Godard masterpiece. This is a definitive movie of the era, and unlike some definitive movies of their eras, this one is greatly entertaining and deserves a spot on this list.
135. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgandy (2004) Though I think it's a little early for this one to show up on the list, it is a very funny movie. However more recent movies like The 40-Year-Old Virgin will likely stand the test of time longer. There is something about that "R" rating that gives a comedy legs.
134. Dawn of the Dead (1978) Said it before. Will say it again. Not into the zombie movies.
133. The Breakfast Club (1985) The "Brat Pack's" finest work, hands down. I don't hear anyone talking about St. Elmo's Fire anymore, but I believe The Breakfast Club will speak to generations of high school kids. A simple concept: five completely different students stuck in Saturday detention together feel each other out, then open up in ways they wouldn't expect. The beauty is in the honesty of the writing.
132. Airplane (1980) In many ways a comedy boiled down to the essentials: funny gag after funny gag. Airplane depends on visual puns to practially assault the audience from every angle with jokes. Personally, I don't feel it grows funnier with time, as similar comedies of this time, like The Jerk, do. Its appearance on the list is forgivable, but not this high up.
131 Oldboy (2003) Another fairly recent release, Oldboy falls into the bloody revenge sub-genre, popular in Asian film and stories for many years. Honor and sportsmanship become low priorities as a man trapped in an apartment for 15 years finds not only his way out, but who put him in there. This one is not for the weak-willed, especially when it comes to the end's twists and turns. Oldboy is probably the best entry from Chan-wook Park's revenge trilogy, but all three movies are worth checking out. This July, Dark Horse will be releasing the original manga, from which the movie is based. After seeing the movie, I am psyched about the manga.
And I had to include this link...it was just too cool: Infinite Pictures.
Speaking of Russian Roulette, I had to include this pick of one of the silliest Japanese toys ever. Enjoy this look at the Hippo Kick!
140-131
140. Casino (1995) It's easy to look at this as a "part II" of Goodfellas, as Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci play such similar roles in Scorcese's 1990 masterpiece. However, this is better looked at as a standalone work. It is it's own unique tragic story, and is probably the best acting Sharon Stone has ever done.
139. The Deer Hunter (1978) Famous for Christopher Walken's "Russian roullette" scene, a level of intensity difficult to top, overall this is an amazing and sad movie. Robert De Niro could do little wrong at this time in his career.138. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) An adventure movie like few others, I preferred this one to the more gory Temple of Doom, but not as much as the original. On the other hand, there was something a little too...cute in the relationship between Indy (Harrison Ford) and his father (Sean Connery). The casting was a little too perfect, and there was a certain loss of a threat of real danger.
137. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) Known more for it's soundtrack and imitators, this is, hands down, the best spaghetti western, and maybe the best western every made. Clint Eastwood's nameless anti-hero is the definition of cool in the scorching desert. Unlike typical westerns, this one is deep and flowing. Sergio Leone's wise use of limited dialogue lets the amazing imagery speak for itself. Personally, this is much higher on the list for me, maybe the first must-see.
136. Breathless (1960) NOT the Richard Gere movie, but the Godard masterpiece. This is a definitive movie of the era, and unlike some definitive movies of their eras, this one is greatly entertaining and deserves a spot on this list.135. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgandy (2004) Though I think it's a little early for this one to show up on the list, it is a very funny movie. However more recent movies like The 40-Year-Old Virgin will likely stand the test of time longer. There is something about that "R" rating that gives a comedy legs.
134. Dawn of the Dead (1978) Said it before. Will say it again. Not into the zombie movies.
133. The Breakfast Club (1985) The "Brat Pack's" finest work, hands down. I don't hear anyone talking about St. Elmo's Fire anymore, but I believe The Breakfast Club will speak to generations of high school kids. A simple concept: five completely different students stuck in Saturday detention together feel each other out, then open up in ways they wouldn't expect. The beauty is in the honesty of the writing.
132. Airplane (1980) In many ways a comedy boiled down to the essentials: funny gag after funny gag. Airplane depends on visual puns to practially assault the audience from every angle with jokes. Personally, I don't feel it grows funnier with time, as similar comedies of this time, like The Jerk, do. Its appearance on the list is forgivable, but not this high up.
131 Oldboy (2003) Another fairly recent release, Oldboy falls into the bloody revenge sub-genre, popular in Asian film and stories for many years. Honor and sportsmanship become low priorities as a man trapped in an apartment for 15 years finds not only his way out, but who put him in there. This one is not for the weak-willed, especially when it comes to the end's twists and turns. Oldboy is probably the best entry from Chan-wook Park's revenge trilogy, but all three movies are worth checking out. This July, Dark Horse will be releasing the original manga, from which the movie is based. After seeing the movie, I am psyched about the manga.And I had to include this link...it was just too cool: Infinite Pictures.
Speaking of Russian Roulette, I had to include this pick of one of the silliest Japanese toys ever. Enjoy this look at the Hippo Kick!
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