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Favourite Films
Donnie Darko [2002]Donnie Darko [2002]
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So much to talk about, so many themes captured, light on the symbolism, heavy on the emotional impact
You Can Count On Me [2001]You Can Count On Me [2001]
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Great acting, story about real, everyday people coping with what life throws at them. Loved it!
Twelve Monkeys [1996]Twelve Monkeys [1996]
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Terry Gilliam at his best - a film you can watch again and again. Perhaps have to work hard when watching the 1st time but it's worth it!
Memento [2000]Memento [2000]
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Has anyone seen this and not spent at least half an hour discussing it afterwards?! Deliberately amiguous in some of the most crucial aspects, but that's okay isn't it?
Truly, Madly, Deeply [1992]Truly, Madly, Deeply [1992]
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Okay, not one for those of you who aren't sentimental, but anyone with a heart will be touched. Two Grade A actors showing us how REAL emotion should be portrayed. Fantastic!
Whistle Down The Wind [1961]Whistle Down The Wind [1961]
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A picture of what Britain used to be like, and what we used to be like as kids when we had our world view challenged. Moving, funny, touching and under-rated.
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind [2004]Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind [2004]
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A film with a great, positive message. Surreal, funny, great acting (esp. M Ruffalo in supporting role). Kirsten Dunst is a star.
The Remains Of The Day [1993]The Remains Of The Day [1993]
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Why is Anthony Hopkins the best actor around? Because he is just as convincing in this as in Silence of the Lambs? Anyone think that Pacino or de Niro are this versatile? No, didn't think so.
Howards End [1992]Howards End [1992]
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Great story by Forster, lavish re-creation of the Era and fine performances by the cast.
Amelie [2001]Amelie [2001]
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Clever, quirky, funny, upbeat. Everything an intelligent feel-good film should be. Best bit for me: when Amelie "melts" in the Cafe.
Pleasantville [1999]Pleasantville [1999]
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Engaging fantasy story with strong views on intolerance in society. Funny, well acted and engages the audience.
Lolita [1962]Lolita [1962]
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The original one by Kubrick - obviously. Sellers and Mason are excellent in this timeless tragi-comedy.
The Hudsucker Proxy [1994] (REGION 1) (NTSC)The Hudsucker Proxy [1994] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Why doesn't this film get mentioned as much as most of the Coen's other films? Very funny and very stylised (not to everyones taste I guess.)
It's A Wonderful Life [1946]It's A Wonderful Life [1946]
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Oh go on! Don't be an old cynic, you love this film really.
Seven - 2 Disc Set [1995]Seven - 2 Disc Set [1995]
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For sheer impact - this film takes some beating. You won't forget that ending in a hurry.
The English Patient [1997]The English Patient [1997]
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Minghella showing how he can pull it off with a big cast and a big budget. Scenes set in Italy were beautiful in every sense of the word.
Schindler's List [1994]Schindler's List [1994]
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Kingsley, Fiennes and Neeson are all superb. A film this long about this subject should feel like its 3 hours, but it doesn't.
The Shawshank Redemption [1995]The Shawshank Redemption [1995]
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Yes, it's another emotional choice, but I'm a sucker for a happy ending (sometimes.)
American Beauty [1999] (REGION 1) (NTSC)American Beauty [1999] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Spacey is excellent. One of a number of films trying to get under the veneer of suburban America. Self indulgent? Perhaps but still a wise and witty film.
Good Will Hunting [1998]Good Will Hunting [1998]
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Excellent scenes between Williams and Damon during counselling sessions. Funny and touching.
Manon Des Sources [1986]Manon Des Sources [1986]
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Beautiful all the way through, everything about it says Masterpiece. Faultless acting and utterly absorbing.
Cyrano De Bergerac [1990]Cyrano De Bergerac [1990]
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Poignant, dramatic, intense. A bit slow in places but worth it. Depardieu at his best.
Hamlet [1990] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Hamlet [1990] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Classic play, masterfully handled by Zeffirelli and Gibson. Lots of manic eyes (Gibson and Bonham-Carter in particular). Ace.
Groundhog Day (Collector's Edition) [1993]Groundhog Day (Collector's Edition) [1993]
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Bill Murray at his best, a classic comedy.
Ferris Bueller's Day Off [1987]Ferris Bueller's Day Off [1987]
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If you were a kid in the '80s, you'd know why I put this on the list.