Comments on: Favorite Films of each Decade http://rmlumley.com/2009/12/favorite-films-of-each-decade/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=favorite-films-of-each-decade I write about things that interest me, perhaps they interest you as well. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:21:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Dan M http://rmlumley.com/2009/12/favorite-films-of-each-decade/comment-page-1/#comment-5716 Dan M Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:33:15 +0000 http://rmlumley.com/?p=563#comment-5716 Concerning 2001: It was a list about favorites, which to me translates to movies that have a high enjoyment factor or rewatchability. Although I'd never disagree that 2001 is a great film, it's not something I'm often in the mood to watch when I want to be entertained. It's a film that demands your attention, and it's harder to absorb than something with a straightforward narrative, dialogue and traditional three-act story structure. Concerning The Wizard of Oz: You're bothered by shadows against backdrops, but you're not bothered by a guy dancing around in a monkey suit in 2001? Concerning 2001: It was a list about favorites, which to me translates to movies that have a high enjoyment factor or rewatchability. Although I’d never disagree that 2001 is a great film, it’s not something I’m often in the mood to watch when I want to be entertained. It’s a film that demands your attention, and it’s harder to absorb than something with a straightforward narrative, dialogue and traditional three-act story structure.

Concerning The Wizard of Oz: You’re bothered by shadows against backdrops, but you’re not bothered by a guy dancing around in a monkey suit in 2001?

]]> By: Dan Conderman http://rmlumley.com/2009/12/favorite-films-of-each-decade/comment-page-1/#comment-5706 Dan Conderman Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:59:02 +0000 http://rmlumley.com/?p=563#comment-5706 I agree with Dan M. way more then with you Rob. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (Uhg) It’s a Wonderful Life (Score) North by Northwest (Score) Psycho (Uhg, that is enough Hitchcock already) Jaws (Maybe) Back to the Future (Score) Goodfellas (Uhg) Tie: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (nope!) The Dark Knight (Maybe) Wizard of Oz, Are you kidding me? That movie is thought of as some techinal wonder because it was in color, that fact is that it looked like it was staged by Helen Keller. You can see shadows against the poorly painted back-drops in nearly every scene. It is like the set crew had no idea what light and shadows were. Also how is 2001 missed in the 60's? Sure it does have to be #1. For most people it is far too slowly paced and they just don't understand the brilliance of it all. I mean if you ever some to my house and watch that movie, you will get the full expereince. The several minutes of black screen and nearly inaudible music at the very beginning... the signal from the moon that makes you wanna rip your ears out... the whole first half of the movie grabs the viewer, shakes them very very hard and then says "Sit down and shut up, we are going to Jupitar motherfuckers!". By then your mind is just blown and you are along for the ride. I agree with Dan M. way more then with you Rob.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (Uhg)
It’s a Wonderful Life (Score)
North by Northwest (Score)
Psycho (Uhg, that is enough Hitchcock already)
Jaws (Maybe)
Back to the Future (Score)
Goodfellas (Uhg)
Tie: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (nope!) The Dark Knight (Maybe)

Wizard of Oz, Are you kidding me? That movie is thought of as some techinal wonder because it was in color, that fact is that it looked like it was staged by Helen Keller. You can see shadows against the poorly painted back-drops in nearly every scene. It is like the set crew had no idea what light and shadows were.

Also how is 2001 missed in the 60′s? Sure it does have to be #1. For most people it is far too slowly paced and they just don’t understand the brilliance of it all. I mean if you ever some to my house and watch that movie, you will get the full expereince. The several minutes of black screen and nearly inaudible music at the very beginning… the signal from the moon that makes you wanna rip your ears out… the whole first half of the movie grabs the viewer, shakes them very very hard and then says “Sit down and shut up, we are going to Jupitar motherfuckers!”. By then your mind is just blown and you are along for the ride.

]]> By: rmlumley http://rmlumley.com/2009/12/favorite-films-of-each-decade/comment-page-1/#comment-5691 rmlumley Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:53:49 +0000 http://rmlumley.com/?p=563#comment-5691 @dan m. I think I could have guessed all of these, except your 2000s. The 00s weren't much of a decade. I got the Frank Capra collection for Molly this year, but it was on sale for $26. "http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ION7A8?ie=UTF8&tag=rmlumleycom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000ION7A8 @dan m.
I think I could have guessed all of these, except your 2000s. The 00s weren’t much of a decade.

I got the Frank Capra collection for Molly this year, but it was on sale for $26.
“http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ION7A8?ie=UTF8&tag=rmlumleycom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000ION7A8

]]> By: Dan M. http://rmlumley.com/2009/12/favorite-films-of-each-decade/comment-page-1/#comment-5690 Dan M. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:09:52 +0000 http://rmlumley.com/?p=563#comment-5690 1930s: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 1940s: It's a Wonderful Life 1950s: North by Northwest 1960s: Psycho 1970s: Jaws 1980s: Back to the Future 1990s: Goodfellas 2000s: Tie: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, The Dark Knight Apparently I'm a sucker for Capra and Hitchcock. 1930s: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1940s: It’s a Wonderful Life
1950s: North by Northwest
1960s: Psycho
1970s: Jaws
1980s: Back to the Future
1990s: Goodfellas
2000s: Tie: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, The Dark Knight

Apparently I’m a sucker for Capra and Hitchcock.

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