Chavez Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Put me there also! The list is "BEST Movies", no genre/age/actors included! Those oldies can hang w/ the best of all time! And for those that like the cult flicks like Star Wars, and Star Trek, they are what they are.....cult flicks! I'm surprised that no one mentioned Rocky! If SW and Trek are "cult" films, that's a Catholic-sized cult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 My top 10 71. "Saving Private Ryan," 1998. 77. "All the President's Men," 1976. 21. "Chinatown," 1974. 26. "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," 1939. 50. "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring," 2001. 65. "The African Queen," 1951. 48. "Rear Window," 1954. 94. "Pulp Fiction," 1994. 84. "Easy Rider," 1969. 66. "Raiders of the Lost Ark," 1981. I have never seen, but want to: 4. "Raging Bull," 1980. 7. "Lawrence of Arabia," 1962. 25. "To Kill a Mockingbird," 1962. 35. "Annie Hall," 1977. 67. "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", 1966. And I don't really get it. I love Kubrick and I've seen all of them... but Dr. Strangelove was disjointed, not that funny, and dead at parts. It's probably my least favorite of his movies as a complete film... although it's got a few good quotes and memorable images. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 If SW and Trek are "cult" films, that's a Catholic-sized cult. Yes it is! But cult none the less! If cult is too strong, then try limited audience. JMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Yes it is! But cult none the less! If cult is too strong, then try limited audience. JMHO Yer on a losing argument here, RR. TOTAL LIFETIME GROSSESDomestic: $460,998,007 59.5% + Foreign: $314,400,000 40.5% = Worldwide: $775,398,007 That's over 3/4 BILLION dollars. Not very limited. Box Office Mojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Yes it is! But cult none the less! If cult is too strong, then try limited audience. JMHO I think my friend is confusing a "cult" film with a "genre" picture. This list is very mainstream, there isn't anything approaching a "cult" movie on it. Maybe Blade Runner, if you're really stretching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 ...and no one yet has noticed enough to bust me on calling Midnight Cowboy a western in post #6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I think my friend is confusing a "cult" film with a "genre" picture. This list is very mainstream, there isn't anything approaching a "cult" movie on it. Maybe Blade Runner, if you're really stretching it. I may lose this argument, Ursa, but when a major hotel creates a large theme park type attraction from a TV series/movie....I'd call that cult(ish) not genre(ish). :oldrazz: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I may lose this argument, Ursa, but when a major hotel creates a large theme park type attraction from a TV series/movie....I'd call that cult(ish) not genre(ish). :oldrazz: i think you're referring to "cult films" in a way that runs counter to how they are usually described. a cult film is one with a very devoted, but relatively small following. if it's got a theme-park, the film's following would necessarily have to be much larger than a "cult". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 i think you're referring to "cult films" in a way that runs counter to how they are usually described. a cult film is one with a very devoted, but relatively small following. if it's got a theme-park, the film's following would necessarily have to be much larger than a "cult". I dunno, I went on the "Pink Flamingoes" ride at Universal. It was AWESOME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 i think you're referring to "cult films" in a way that runs counter to how they are usually described. a cult film is one with a very devoted, but relatively small following. if it's got a theme-park, the film's following would necessarily have to be much larger than a "cult". "There's no hard-and-fast rule or checklist to gauge what makes a cult film. A cult film is often designated as such "in the eye of the beholder" without fufilling any definition. It's often a matter of opinion. One viewer's cult film may not be judged the same by another viewer. And just because a segment of devoted viewers (pre-teen girls) repeatedly watch a film - such as Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) - to view its star Johnny Depp, or Titanic (1997) (to see Leonardo Di Caprio), or to view the latest George Lucas Star Wars film, doesn't make a film a cult film. However, there are the most popular cult films, such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and any of the Star Trek films, that have developed cult followings with all the trappings." http://www.filmsite.org/cultfilms.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Who wants to put on the purple robe, black Nikes and wait for the mothership with me? <---- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 "There's no hard-and-fast rule or checklist to gauge what makes a cult film. A cult film is often designated as such "in the eye of the beholder" without fufilling any definition. It's often a matter of opinion. One viewer's cult film may not be judged the same by another viewer. And just because a segment of devoted viewers (pre-teen girls) repeatedly watch a film - such as Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) - to view its star Johnny Depp, or Titanic (1997) (to see Leonardo Di Caprio), or to view the latest George Lucas Star Wars film, doesn't make a film a cult film. However, there are the most popular cult films, such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and any of the Star Trek films, that have developed cult followings with all the trappings." http://www.filmsite.org/cultfilms.html uh huh, and the very first sentence from that link: "Cult Films have limited but very special appeal." that is exactly as i said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Who wants to put on the purple robe, black Nikes and wait for the mothership with me? <---- It's the pelvic thrust that really drives you IN-SA-A-A-A-A-ANE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 uh huh, and the very first sentence from that link: "Cult Films have limited but very special appeal." that is exactly as i said. Limited in SCOPE, not necessarily in number of viewers. Like Rocky Horror, Star Trek has a large following, prolly larger. That, in itself, does not exclude it from cult status. It's the uber passionate fans (fanatics) that put it in that category. FWIW....I never watched the series more than once or twice and never watched the movies at all. Yup, I'm a Trek beegot! BTW....thanks Sky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Yup, I'm a Trek beegot! Your life is less complete without living the genius that is Shatner. Watch Star Trek II and you'll laugh at Star Wars next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Limited in SCOPE, not necessarily in number of viewers. i'm not sure i see the distinction, or why it's meaningful. Like Rocky Horror, Star Trek has a large following, prolly larger. That, in itself, does not exclude it from cult status. It's the uber passionate fans (fanatics) that put it in that category. FWIW....I never watched the series more than once or twice and never watched the movies at all. Yup, I'm a Trek beegot! BTW....thanks Sky! well, star trek is the rare phenomenon having BOTH a cult (relatively small, totally dedicated, never-get-laid) following as well as a wider resonance with the mainstream culture. the theme park thing is evidence of the latter, despite the fact that the hardcore trekkie :nerd:s like timc are still small and goofy enough to maintain "cult" status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 well, star trek is the rare phenomenon having BOTH a cult (relatively small, totally dedicated, never-get-laid) following as well as a wider resonance with the mainstream culture. the theme park thing is evidence of the latter, despite the fact that the hardcore trekkie :nerd:s like timc are still small and goofy enough to maintain "cult" status. Does waiting for the last chick in the bar to pass out in her own vomit count as getting laid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Limited in SCOPE, not necessarily in number of viewers. Like Rocky Horror, Star Trek has a large following, prolly larger. That, in itself, does not exclude it from cult status. It's the uber passionate fans (fanatics) that put it in that category. robn is going Thews on us, stand clear! Sure, uber passionate fans are key - I think it's pretty stupid that they lump PotC and Titanic in as "cult" films - as far as I can tell, those "cults" died out fairly quickly - basically as soon as the next Tiger Beat cover boy made a movie. To me a "cult" for a film is a small, dedicated bunch of people that keep the film's legacy alive for decades, if necessary. As Az said, ST and SW have their cultists, but they also had/have a broad mainstream appeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I think my list would have to start with The Graduate. A little old for my demographic but it's my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I think it's pretty stupid that they lump PotC and Titanic in as "cult" films uhh, not really... just because a segment of devoted viewers (pre-teen girls) repeatedly watch a film - such as Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) - to view its star Johnny Depp, or Titanic (1997) (to see Leonardo Di Caprio), or to view the latest George Lucas Star Wars film, doesn't make a film a cult film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Reading is fundamental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 The acting was so overdone in many of the "olden days" movies. I just can't get past it most of the time. Yeah, I fall in to this category. I know I need to sit down and watch some of those older movies but some of the acting I've seen in the oldies is really...well, crappy and overdone. Now...Duck Soup may have some promise... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFFFreak Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I may lose this argument, Ursa, but when a major hotel creates a large theme park type attraction from a TV series/movie....I'd call that cult(ish) not genre(ish). :oldrazz: I guess Harry Potter is a cult then. Yeah, I fall in to this category. I know I need to sit down and watch some of those older movies but some of the acting I've seen in the oldies is really...well, crappy and overdone. Now...Duck Soup may have some promise... Duck Soup as a Marx Bros. comedy is supposed to be overdone so that works for me. In dramatic movies where people are supposed to be in distress, overacting kills the scene/movie often times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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