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Fave Flicks - a work in progress
Naked [1993]Naked [1993]
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Leigh's best by far. So dark, but utterly brilliant. David Thewlis gives the performance of a lifetime.
I.D. [1995]I.D. [1995]
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A compelling study of men behaving very badly, with great performances.
Withnail and I [1986]Withnail and I [1986]
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Possibly the best script ever written. Beyond funny.
Near Dark [1988]Near Dark [1988]
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Best 'vampire' film ever made, with no mention of the V word, and no fangs, crucifixes or any other vampire cliches.
Amores Perros [2001]Amores Perros [2001]
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A true masterpiece that works on so many levels. Essential viewing.
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Extended Edition Box Set)The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Extended Edition Box Set)
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While George Lucas was busy destroying our childhood memories with his abominable prequels, thank the lord for Peter Jackson.
Star Wars Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI) [1977]Star Wars Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI) [1977]
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What we really wanted was the mystery of what happened before. Ignore the prequels (and the unnecessary extra scenes).
Grosse Pointe Blank [1997]Grosse Pointe Blank [1997]
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Brilliantly acted, perfectly paced, hilarious film that refreshingly doesn't fit any genres.
Akira - The Ultimate Collection [1991]Akira - The Ultimate Collection [1991]
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This film rocks, simple!
Aliens (Two Disc Special Edition) [1986]Aliens (Two Disc Special Edition) [1986]
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Amazing sci-fi action horror classic. The original theatrical cut is far superior to the pointless extended edition.
Ravenous [1999]Ravenous [1999]
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A funny, grisly, gruesome, wild whirlwind of a film. Genius.
Captives [1995] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Captives [1995] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Intense and gripping, with great chemistry between Julia Ormond and Tim Roth.
Leon [1995]Leon [1995]
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An action blockbuster (kind of) that has depth and emotion and feels like an art film. Perfect.
Close My Eyes [1991]Close My Eyes [1991]
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A touching, brutal and highly original drama. It's also a great portrait of London in the 80s.
The Haunting [1963]The Haunting [1963]
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Forgot the awful remake with its cheesy CG effects, this is how you do fear on film with no CGI.
Raining Stones [1993]Raining Stones [1993]
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This, and not 'Kes', is my favourite Ken Loach film. Hilarious and heartbreaking, classic Loach ingredients.
Spirited Away [2003]Spirited Away [2003]
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An inventive, enchanting film that is a real joy to watch.
Sleepy Hollow [2000]Sleepy Hollow [2000]
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Tim Burton got it so right with this film. Perfect blend of horror, laughs and atmosphere with Depp at his best.
The Straight Story [1999]The Straight Story [1999]
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Lynch drops the weirdness, and turns in his best film. Mesmerising.
American Beauty [2000]American Beauty [2000]
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A beautiful and powerful film. Gets better each time you watch it.
Mothman Prophecies [2002]Mothman Prophecies [2002]
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Intelligent horror film that looks amazing. A lesson in terror without actually showing much at all.
Eyes Wide Shut [1999]Eyes Wide Shut [1999]
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A bewildering film that gives no answers to its many questions. Underated classic, up there with Kubric's best.
Signs [DTS] [2002]Signs [DTS] [2002]
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Infinately better on every level than Spielberg's dismal WOTW. Very creepy, very frightening.
Stalag 17 [1952]Stalag 17 [1952]
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Great characters and a razor sharp script. Hilarious, but with a dark undercurrent.
The Cell [2000]The Cell [2000]
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Daft story, but it looks simply amazing. Worth watching for the stunning visuals.