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Post by braindeadzombie on Oct 26, 2007 5:23:46 GMT -5
Top 5:
Ghostbusters
Total Recall
Day of the Dead {Zombies on the march!}
Raiders of the Lost Ark
The Terminator
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Post by doctorz on Oct 26, 2007 10:33:44 GMT -5
Blade Runner Raiders of the Lost Ark Ghostbusters ....
You are correct. This was a sorry decade for films. I'm sure there are many films I can't recall right now that deserve more.
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Post by Mr. Atari on Oct 26, 2007 13:54:42 GMT -5
I've been avoiding these threads because (as we should all know by now) list threads are boring.
But I need to chime in to respond to the absolutely unwarranted and indefensible '80s bashing going on in here.
To wit: Airplane! is probably the funniest movie ever (definitely when measured by joke/minute standards).
Two of the best action/adventure movies were made: Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Empire Strikes Back, both tremendous popcorn fun.
Kurosawa made RAN, which was his crowning jewel and might have been his most personal and beautiful film.
For Oscar winners/nominees, there were greats like Raging Bull, The Elephant Man, Amadeus, The Untouchables, Out of Africa, Do the Right Thing, Gandhi, My Left Foot, Henry V, Hoosiers, Dead Poets Society,and Field of Dreams.
For those of us that grew up in the '80s, there are many memorable comedies that might not be cinematic brilliance, but are nonetheless "classics". Better Off Dead, Real Genius, Caddyshack, UHF, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Top Secret!, The Naked Gun, Three Amigos, Ghostbusters, This is Spinal Tap, The Blues Brothers, Fletch, The Breakfast Club, and of course, Spaceballs.
In addition to all of those I've listed, there are two films that I think measure up to the best of any era: Back to the Future. A classic by any definition. Memorable, quotable, clever, funny, and holds up to repeated viewings. Fox and Lloyd are a great comedic team, and the premise really works (especially for how ridiculous the whole thing is). Tell me any similar genre movie of any other decade that works as well as this one.
Glory. My second favorite movie of all time, and one that never disappoints. For acting, writing, directing, score, historical significance, emotional power, cinematography, and sheer power, you will not beat this movie. I defy anyone who watches this film to tell me the '80s didn't have good cinema.
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Post by LetGoOfItSlappy on Oct 26, 2007 14:08:25 GMT -5
Leave it to Mr A to cut through all the bulls**t.....Couldn't agree more....well said.
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Post by Mod City on Oct 26, 2007 14:29:06 GMT -5
Yeah, there are a ton of movies in that list that are deserving of inclusion. Can't believe I forgot about Spinal Tap. And way to remember UHF. It's a completely underrated comedy.
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Post by solgroupie on Oct 26, 2007 14:32:27 GMT -5
SO true, what you said about glory, Mr. A. i saw that in the theater when it came out and at the end i was sobbing my guts out. sometimes when i see it is on television, i just have to bypass it because i know how it will effect me. it is such an underrated movie, and now i feel bad for leaving it off my list!
i also have the soundtrack, which is stunning. it's so moving.
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Post by callipygias on Oct 26, 2007 15:32:12 GMT -5
I forgot Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Midnight Run, and A Fish Called Wanda. Love those movies.
80s still pretty much blew, though.
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Post by Mr. Atari on Oct 26, 2007 15:41:12 GMT -5
80s still pretty much blew, though. I still would like to know what this is based on. After all, between the two of us, we came up with 35 good films.
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Post by soundandvision on Oct 26, 2007 15:55:02 GMT -5
80s still pretty much blew, though. I still would like to know what this is based on. After all, between the two of us, we came up with 35 good films. I can't speak for little stupid but, from my perspective, I remember the 80's being where Hollywood became a big theme park ride. There are a number of very good films from the 1980's, my comments were directed more at American cinema. I'm sure I could probably rattle off quite a few films from the 1980's that I loved very much -- it was a general comment. Many of the films you listed are among my favorites: Hoosiers, Airplane!, Ran (actually, I have always liked Kagemusha more), Raiders, Empire, The Blues Brothers, Caddyshack. Sorry for the general comment... yes, I know list topic's suck.
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Post by callipygias on Oct 26, 2007 16:31:44 GMT -5
I agree that there are a lot of good and entertaining movies from the '80s, but a decade needs some great movies too, and the only great movie the '80s produced is Raging Bull. (Admittedly I've never seen Glory.) I think there were only 2 '80s movies in AFI's top 50: Raging Bull was #24 the 1st time and #4 the 2nd time, and E.T. was around #25 both times they made the list.
Plus: Rambo: First Blood II, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, and Jaws 3-D. That whole thing really took off with the '80s.
I enjoy list threads too, though, so what the hell do I know?
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Post by Mr. Atari on Oct 26, 2007 17:13:17 GMT -5
Regarding list threads: I don't mind top 5 lists, as long as there is some explanation for the choices. Just a plain #1-#5 list gets really boring after about 2 posts. And even though we're still listing titles, now we're having a spirited discussion about them. Isn't that more fun? As for the topic, if you want to only include movies from a snooty-pretentious-film school perspective (a viewpoint of which I'm a card-carrying member, by the way), I still think you need to include Amadeus, Gandhi, The Untouchables, Henry V, Glory, and possibly Chariots of Fire. Oh yeah, don't forget Brazil. Some more great '80s films, not AFI-approved (in list form : Evil Dead 2, Aliens, Die Hard, Weird Science, The Natural, The Princess Bride, Wall Street, Lethal Weapon, Beverly Hills Cop, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, A Christmas Story, WarGames, Vacation, and Eight Men Out.
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Post by Bix Dugan on Oct 26, 2007 17:28:29 GMT -5
I'll add two that haven't been mentioned:
My Favorite Year
The dead-on 50s look and feel and sound (Les Paul and his invention, overdubbing) along with a great cast and great lines.
"So's this Mum, but every now and then I need to run a little water through it."
That mob guy, standing in front of a lampoon of himself? Priceless!
Its my favorite film, along with Ed Wood.
How did we forget............
BeastMaster
The look of this movie was perfect. So was the cast. Tanya Roberts, Marc Singer and John Amos and Larry Sander's producer.
Why did I list Tanya Roberts first? I'm a guy!
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Post by carolina on Oct 26, 2007 17:34:25 GMT -5
I am a youngin (25 in December) but I will go with:
Empire Strikes Back Airplane! Caddyshack Ferris Bueller's Day Off Do the Right Thing
in absolutely no order the majority of my favorite movies come from the '80s :\
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Post by carolina on Oct 26, 2007 17:35:02 GMT -5
oh my good lord, I forgot Glory. Glory is one of my alltime favorites, and I am ashamed of myself for leaving that off.
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Post by Captain Hygiene on Oct 26, 2007 17:35:24 GMT -5
I can never decide whether I find that hilarious or boring.
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