Listmania!
DVDs on my shelf - I love them all
Kes [DVD] [1969]Kes [DVD] [1969]
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Gritty and heart-rending
Truly, Madly, Deeply [DVD] [1991]Truly, Madly, Deeply [DVD] [1991]
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Far superior to 'Ghost' - in my opinion. Superbly acted. About love and ultimately self-sacrifice
Alien Quadrilogy (9 Disc Complete Box Set) [DVD]Alien Quadrilogy (9 Disc Complete Box Set) [DVD]
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The ultimate in sci-fi - Ripley makes a brilliant heroin.
The Browning Version [1951] [DVD]The Browning Version [1951] [DVD]
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Moving yet beautifully understated
The Truman Show [DVD] [1998]The Truman Show [DVD] [1998]
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'Light -hearted' existentialism - if there is such a thing!!!
The End of the Affair [DVD]The End of the Affair [DVD] by Julianne Moore
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Ralph Fiennes is of course very serious but I love the unexpected turn that this film takes.
Trainspotting [DVD] [1995]Trainspotting [DVD] [1995]
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Challenging stuff when you get beyond the level of just entertainment - there's an honesty here that might not be too comfortable.
Capote [DVD] [2005]Capote [DVD] [2005]
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A superb character study - at times you'll find yourself wondering who is the real villain.
They Shoot Horses Don't They? [DVD] [1969]They Shoot Horses Don't They? [DVD] [1969]
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A somewhat depressing marathon of a film about a dance marathon in the depression. It IS long... but it's worth it! It does work - honest!
Brokeback Mountain [DVD] [2005]Brokeback Mountain [DVD] [2005]
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This kills me! So tragic yet it could never have been anything else. A nod to Butch and Sundance too
Thelma And Louise [DVD] [1991]Thelma And Louise [DVD] [1991]
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The ultimate chick flick road movie
Twelve Angry Men [DVD] [1957]Twelve Angry Men [DVD] [1957]
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About integrity and truth in the face of opposition and adversity
Schindler's List [DVD] [1994]Schindler's List [DVD] [1994]
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You need to be feeling strong when you watch this - it just blows you away.
To Kill A Mockingbird [DVD]To Kill A Mockingbird [DVD]
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About prejudice and integrity through the eyes of innocence
Deliverance [1972] [DVD]Deliverance [1972] [DVD]
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That banjo duel!
Lost In Translation [DVD] [2004]Lost In Translation [DVD] [2004]
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Subtle and understated
Bonnie & Clyde - 40th Anniversary Edition [DVD] [1967]Bonnie & Clyde - 40th Anniversary Edition [DVD] [1967]
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Classic stuff!
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid [DVD] [1969]Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid [DVD] [1969]
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A true classic
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (2 Disc Special Edition) [1975] [DVD]One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (2 Disc Special Edition) [1975] [DVD]
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A maverick film of the very best
The Shining [DVD] [1980]The Shining [DVD] [1980]
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Intense, intelligent and so scary
The Shawshank Redemption [DVD] [1995]The Shawshank Redemption [DVD] [1995]
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Probably the best prison film ever - except for Cool Hand Luke, which is unfortunately not on my shelf ...yet!
Beautiful Mind, A [DVD] [2002]Beautiful Mind, A [DVD] [2002]
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Biopic of the life of schizophrenic mathematical genius, John Nash. Could be criticised for its bias but nonetheless a truly fascinating film.
The Sixth Sense - 2 Disc Collector's Edition [DVD] [1999]The Sixth Sense - 2 Disc Collector's Edition [DVD] [1999]
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M. Night Shyamalan's best film by an absolute mile. Nothing else comes close
The Karate Kid [DVD] [1984]The Karate Kid [DVD] [1984]
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Ok - it's a formulaic teenage film but somehow it has its own charm.
Stand By Me [DVD] [1987]Stand By Me [DVD] [1987]
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Rights of passage/friendship - brilliant! Great 50s soundtrack too!