Coffin Surfer 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 Bubba HoTep -Coscarelli 2002 A great oddball premise made even better by the strange dignity that Coscarelli, Davis, and surprisingly even Campbell bring to the "out there" characters and script. A very enjoyable and funny movie with more heart and emotional weight than you'd expect given the subject matter; I can't say I've seen another movie that works quite like this one. I can also honestly say that I haven't seen a finer tribute to Elvis really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackFlagg 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2008 alrighty, way past the 12 hours on Detox's pick so Youth is up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aero 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2008 I think YNA had to drop out, so that would make it Blade's pick. Edit: I thought he dropped out, but maybe it was just for moving day? gotta bow out again, moving day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blade2kxx 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2008 The Princess Bride - Reiner - 1987 It's a magical movie that I could watch over and over again... it's quite quotable, and the performances can't help but make you smile. It's probably Cary Elwes' best performance if you ask me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOriginalOrangeGoblin 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2008 Since I need to laugh on my island: Coming To America (1988, John Landis) Eddie Murphy's funniest movie (for my money) and, by far, his best attempt at playing multiple characters. He's helped immeasurably by the hilarious Arsenio Hall and John Amos, who nearly steals the show. Probably, my favorite comedy ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2008 Nice! I think that may have been my first favorite movie. Pretty dirty for a six year old, but whatever. Probably my favorite joke at that age was "The royal penis is clean, your highness." Or possibly "Most amusing, sire. ROYAL WIPERS!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackFlagg 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2008 gwil's 12 have passed so Aero is up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aero 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2008 Ghostbusters, Reitman, 1984 I was obsessed with Ghostbusters when I was a kid, even though the first movie came out three years before I was born. I had the toys, watched the cartoon, and dressed as a ghostbuster for Halloween on more than one occasion. I also watched the movie almost everyday. How could I not have this movie on my island? It was always a great movie when I was little, but it's one of those movies that gets better later on when you're older as you actually start to get all the jokes. One of my favorite jokes from the movie... Gozer shows up Venkman: Go get her, Ray! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2008 With my 4th pick, I select: Training Day/2001/Antoine Fuqua Upon multiple viewings, I am still impressed by Denzel's character. Badass but cool. Dickhead, bullshitter, everytime you think he may have some sense of decency he stoops lower. One of my faves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gWIL 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2008 American Beauty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackFlagg 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2008 Zack's 12 have passed so Gosunkugi is up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mecha Mummy 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Alright, cool. Spirited Away I have to have at least one animated feature, and while there's another one I'm eying I definitely need to get some Miyazaki first. This is just gorgeous to look at, and proof that hand-drawn animation can still be every bit as beautiful and awe-inspiring as CGI. Plus, I've got so many things with downer endings I need something to counterbalance it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Shit, I may have sent a PM the wrong way. In the fourth round who was supposed to pick after me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aero 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 That would have been Zack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 No Country for Old Men. Easy choice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 Yeah, it is really good, it just totally did not live up to TWBB in the long term for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackFlagg 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 Repo's 12 have passed, Rando is up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 Brick - Johnson - 2006 Out of left field with this one, but a brilliant piece of modern film noir. If you haven't seen it, find it and watch it. That's all I can say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackFlagg 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 Spaceballs One of my fav comedies of all time, can never get sick of watching it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 You fuckin' bastard! Anyway... Jaws Just a perfectly made film. I'm something of an aquaphile, and I own shark week dvds, and I guess this movie is probably why. All three leads rule, but particularly Robert Shaw. I totally dig the mayor too. I often talk about "watching that little Kintner boy spill out all over the dock". Ok, now I'm going to pick again, and we start serpentine order. If this is wrong, don't quit the draft, just correct me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackFlagg 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 You fuckin' bastard! right back at ya for Jaws, heh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 Robocop Without a doubt, the movie I quote the most (but Spaceballs is second... you fuckin' bastard). "Just gimme my fuckin' phone call." "I had to kill Bob Morton because he made a mistake." "Oh, fuck Jones!" See, these are not even memorable lines, and I still quote them. I quoted Robocop a couple days ago. "Has anyone ever had pet names for you, Dave?" "Yeah. My old girlfriend used to like to call me funny names. Iron BUTT. Boner. Once she even called me... asshole." And yeah, it's a great superviolent dystopian satire. Love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackFlagg 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 Raiders of the Lost Ark One of the best action flicks of all time...and it's Indy, do I need to say more? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aero 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 Yikes, burned twice in a row with Robocop and Raiders (probably my next pick). Robocop is a funny story for me. The first time I saw it was when I was about 5-6 years old, but I watched the edited version shown on TV. We actually taped it, minus commercials, and that was the version I watched a lot when I was a kid. Years later, I was exposed to the REAL version. It was pretty shocking what I had missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 5. High Fidelity - Frears - 2000 "A COOOOOOSSSSSSBY SWEAT-AH~!!" So what? I like it. Barry Jive & The Uptown Five. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 Robocop Without a doubt, the movie I quote the most (but Spaceballs is second... you fuckin' bastard). "Just gimme my fuckin' phone call." "I had to kill Bob Morton because he made a mistake." "Oh, fuck Jones!" See, these are not even memorable lines, and I still quote them. I quoted Robocop a couple days ago. "Has anyone ever had pet names for you, Dave?" "Yeah. My old girlfriend used to like to call me funny names. Iron BUTT. Boner. Once she even called me... asshole." And yeah, it's a great superviolent dystopian satire. Love it. I have a friend who loves imitating the first part of the movie when Murphy gets his arm blown off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 A lot of inspiration for my shock/cringe humor is from that scene. Even at like 7 years old, I would just die laughing at Kurtwood Smith ("You probably don't think I'm a very nice guy." - look in a dictionary under stoneface. And "Well, give the man a hand!") while still being disturbed by the sadistic violence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 lol. Kurtwood Smith was awesome in that scene. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aero 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 High Fidelity gone now... this wasn't a good round for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack Malibu 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 Seeing as how I missed last pick, I can just jump in with mine now, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
