Broadcast television does not do it for the wife and I. Reality shows are a joke. Scripted TV is a bore. I spent quite a bit of money building my home theater. It is complete with an Atmos enabled sound system and Theater seating. It is as close to duplicating the theater experience at home as humanly possible.
These are my some of my favorite movies.
1). The Godfather, The Godfather 2. Francis Ford Coppola's cinematic masterpieces. No further introduction required. These are as perfect as any movie ever created.
2). The Shawshank Redemption. Frank Daraponts vision defined the third person narrative with the voiceover by Morgan Freeman. On its initial release it failed at the box office but gained popularity with DVD release and home viewings.
3). A Few Good men and The people versus Larry flynt. These movies contain the absolute finest in courtroom scenes in the history of Cinema. Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise are legendary for a reason and their courtroom exchange in A Few Good men proves why they are Oscar winning and nominated actors. Edward Nortons portrayal of Alan Isaacman in "The people versus Larry Flint" was penned using the actual transcripts of the landmark first amendment case tried at the Supreme Court. I have several colleagues and Friends that are law Professors and teachers. They often refer to these movies in class to teach law students the ins and outs of trial law and how to act if ever blessed with a case tried in front of the supreme Court.
4). Armageddon and Contact. Armageddon is just a fun popcorn ride and Contact is a thinking man science fiction epic.
5). Night of the living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, and Day of the Dead. The original Dead trilogy by legendary director and writer George A Romero require little introduction. They are as relevant today as when first screened nearly five decades ago. The satire is a little heavy-handed but his vision created an entire genre. There would be no Walking Dead without George's original vision. His films are in the Film Archives in the Library of Congress as being culturally, historically or aesthetically significant motion pictures.
6). Saving Private Ryan, Black Hawk Down, and Schindler's list. Epic war movies. The depiction of the invasion of Normandy in Saving Private Ryanliterally had such an impact when initially released due to the realism. Critics and movie goers talked about it for months after it's released. Steven Spielberg at his best.
7). Pulp Fiction. Quentin Tarantino is one of the most creative directors in Hollywood. Pulp fiction is one of the most quoted movies of all time. There are so many classic scenes in that movie it is extremely difficult to pick a favorite.
8). Saturday Night Fever. Skyrocketed John Travolta into the stratosphere. The incredible pounding soundtrack by the Bee Gees went on to become the greatest selling soundtrack of all time. Only after Whitney Houston died was it surpassed by the soundtrack of The Bodyguard. Saturday Night Fever defined an entire generation. It is also in the film Archives in the Library of Congress as being a culturally, historically or aesthetically significant motion picture. The dance solo by John Travolta maybe a bit dated today but it was the defining scene in that movie.
9). Rocky. Who doesn't love an underdog?
Catapulted Sylvester Stallone into the stratosphere. The lovable South Paw portrayed a down and out boxer who had a chance at the big league. Typical rag to riches story. It's spawned numerous sequels and one of the most lovable characters in movie history. An Oscar winning picture.
10). Terminator and Terminated 2: Judgment Day. Perhaps the greatest two action movies ever created. James Cameron created a pair of masterpieces. T1 was a low-budget dark gritty film. Terminator 2: Judgment Day was a blockbuster high budget action masterpiece that catapulted Linda Hamilton into iconic status. She is the greatest heroine in action movies. Sarah Connor is legend, even more so than sigourney Weaver as Ripley in Alien and Aliens. The special effects in Terminator 2 were outstanding and pushed the envelope beyond what was even thought capable.
11). Avatar. 3D perfection. The script and story was a bit passe and totally predictable. However, there is no denying the beauty and technical prowess of what we witnessed on screen. James Cameron is one of the best directors in Hollywood. He surpassed Steven Spielberg as my all-time favorite.
12). The Abyss. The theatrical release of the Abyss had audiences scratching their head because 20 minutes of the movie was removed due to time and budgetary constraints. On its the initial theatrical release it just did not make sense. With the popularity of home DVD James Cameron went back and finished the 20-minute segment that was removed and completed the special effects required to complete his original vision of the film. The directors cut of the Abyss, released on DVD featured an outstanding and spectacular menu system. It also featured seamless branching of two versions of the film on the same disc. A first at the time. It was a thinking man's science fiction opus with a message that should not be ignored. The special effects were the precursor for Terminator 2.
13). Star Wars and all its sequels. Love them or hate them there's no denying the brilliant mind and storytelling of George Lucas. For nearly 50 years Star Wars has captivated audiences around the globe. His vision and ability to create captivating characters and worlds has no equal in Hollywood. He truly is a master of storytelling. I wish he had never sold to Disney. As a huge Star Wars fan, I often wonder what he would have created for the last three in the series. I believe he's got the scripts written and unfortunately they won't be released until after his death. In my opinion the final trilogy had no cohesion, failed to progress the story and completely missed the mark. They were entertaining but failed to satisfyingly wrap up the brilliant saga that George Lucas created nearly 50 years ago. ☹️
A very long winded post I know. I am a huge movie fan and would love to hear what are some of your favorites and why.
These are my some of my favorite movies.
1). The Godfather, The Godfather 2. Francis Ford Coppola's cinematic masterpieces. No further introduction required. These are as perfect as any movie ever created.
2). The Shawshank Redemption. Frank Daraponts vision defined the third person narrative with the voiceover by Morgan Freeman. On its initial release it failed at the box office but gained popularity with DVD release and home viewings.
3). A Few Good men and The people versus Larry flynt. These movies contain the absolute finest in courtroom scenes in the history of Cinema. Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise are legendary for a reason and their courtroom exchange in A Few Good men proves why they are Oscar winning and nominated actors. Edward Nortons portrayal of Alan Isaacman in "The people versus Larry Flint" was penned using the actual transcripts of the landmark first amendment case tried at the Supreme Court. I have several colleagues and Friends that are law Professors and teachers. They often refer to these movies in class to teach law students the ins and outs of trial law and how to act if ever blessed with a case tried in front of the supreme Court.
4). Armageddon and Contact. Armageddon is just a fun popcorn ride and Contact is a thinking man science fiction epic.
5). Night of the living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, and Day of the Dead. The original Dead trilogy by legendary director and writer George A Romero require little introduction. They are as relevant today as when first screened nearly five decades ago. The satire is a little heavy-handed but his vision created an entire genre. There would be no Walking Dead without George's original vision. His films are in the Film Archives in the Library of Congress as being culturally, historically or aesthetically significant motion pictures.
6). Saving Private Ryan, Black Hawk Down, and Schindler's list. Epic war movies. The depiction of the invasion of Normandy in Saving Private Ryanliterally had such an impact when initially released due to the realism. Critics and movie goers talked about it for months after it's released. Steven Spielberg at his best.
7). Pulp Fiction. Quentin Tarantino is one of the most creative directors in Hollywood. Pulp fiction is one of the most quoted movies of all time. There are so many classic scenes in that movie it is extremely difficult to pick a favorite.
8). Saturday Night Fever. Skyrocketed John Travolta into the stratosphere. The incredible pounding soundtrack by the Bee Gees went on to become the greatest selling soundtrack of all time. Only after Whitney Houston died was it surpassed by the soundtrack of The Bodyguard. Saturday Night Fever defined an entire generation. It is also in the film Archives in the Library of Congress as being a culturally, historically or aesthetically significant motion picture. The dance solo by John Travolta maybe a bit dated today but it was the defining scene in that movie.
9). Rocky. Who doesn't love an underdog?
Catapulted Sylvester Stallone into the stratosphere. The lovable South Paw portrayed a down and out boxer who had a chance at the big league. Typical rag to riches story. It's spawned numerous sequels and one of the most lovable characters in movie history. An Oscar winning picture.
10). Terminator and Terminated 2: Judgment Day. Perhaps the greatest two action movies ever created. James Cameron created a pair of masterpieces. T1 was a low-budget dark gritty film. Terminator 2: Judgment Day was a blockbuster high budget action masterpiece that catapulted Linda Hamilton into iconic status. She is the greatest heroine in action movies. Sarah Connor is legend, even more so than sigourney Weaver as Ripley in Alien and Aliens. The special effects in Terminator 2 were outstanding and pushed the envelope beyond what was even thought capable.
11). Avatar. 3D perfection. The script and story was a bit passe and totally predictable. However, there is no denying the beauty and technical prowess of what we witnessed on screen. James Cameron is one of the best directors in Hollywood. He surpassed Steven Spielberg as my all-time favorite.
12). The Abyss. The theatrical release of the Abyss had audiences scratching their head because 20 minutes of the movie was removed due to time and budgetary constraints. On its the initial theatrical release it just did not make sense. With the popularity of home DVD James Cameron went back and finished the 20-minute segment that was removed and completed the special effects required to complete his original vision of the film. The directors cut of the Abyss, released on DVD featured an outstanding and spectacular menu system. It also featured seamless branching of two versions of the film on the same disc. A first at the time. It was a thinking man's science fiction opus with a message that should not be ignored. The special effects were the precursor for Terminator 2.
13). Star Wars and all its sequels. Love them or hate them there's no denying the brilliant mind and storytelling of George Lucas. For nearly 50 years Star Wars has captivated audiences around the globe. His vision and ability to create captivating characters and worlds has no equal in Hollywood. He truly is a master of storytelling. I wish he had never sold to Disney. As a huge Star Wars fan, I often wonder what he would have created for the last three in the series. I believe he's got the scripts written and unfortunately they won't be released until after his death. In my opinion the final trilogy had no cohesion, failed to progress the story and completely missed the mark. They were entertaining but failed to satisfyingly wrap up the brilliant saga that George Lucas created nearly 50 years ago. ☹️
A very long winded post I know. I am a huge movie fan and would love to hear what are some of your favorites and why.
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