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Some of my favourite films Part 2
The Name Of The Rose [1987] [DVD]The Name Of The Rose [1987] [DVD]
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Not as good as Eco's book, but raw, realistic film making - fabulous
Ring (1998) [DVD] [2000]Ring (1998) [DVD] [2000]
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Avoid US remakes of these Asian horror films - this one is the best of them
Mulholland Drive [DVD] [2002]Mulholland Drive [DVD] [2002]
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Great Lynch film, superb production and great acting
The Wicker Man - Special Edition Director's Cut (2 disc set) [DVD] [1973]The Wicker Man - Special Edition Director's Cut (2 disc set) [DVD] [1973]
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A bit dated but still a great film. Avoid the Nicholas Cage remake it is rubbish
Grave of the Fireflies [DVD] [1988] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Grave of the Fireflies [DVD] [1988] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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Totally compelling animated Asian film. Guaranteed to reduce even the strongest too tears
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Extended Edition Box Set) [DVD]The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Extended Edition Box Set) [DVD]
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Epic scale film making, great locations and special effects. incredible attention to detail
The Apartment [DVD] [1960]The Apartment [DVD] [1960]
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All Billy Wilder films are worth watching - this is my favourite
Angels With Dirty Faces [1938]Angels With Dirty Faces [1938]
Cagney at his best in the moarlistic gangster flick
Where Eagles Dare [1968] [DVD]Where Eagles Dare [1968] [DVD]
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Improbable war yarn - great entertainment though
Blade Runner (The Director's Cut) [DVD] [1982]Blade Runner (The Director's Cut) [DVD] [1982]
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Dated compared to CGI Sci-Fi of today, but it is still an extrordinary Ridley Scott film
The Matrix [1999] [DVD]The Matrix [1999] [DVD]
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I think the others in the trilogy were rubbish - but this one is great
Edward Scissorhands [1991] [DVD]Edward Scissorhands [1991] [DVD]
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What a clever Tim Burton classic
Monty Python's Life Of Brian [DVD] [1979]Monty Python's Life Of Brian [DVD] [1979]
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Vary clever send-up of the Jesus story by Monty Python
Donnie Brasco [DVD] [1997] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Donnie Brasco [DVD] [1997] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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I prefer this to other Mafia staples like Godfather or Goodfellows
Mean Streets [DVD] [1973]Mean Streets [DVD] [1973]
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pre-taxir driver DeNiro - an early Scorceze gem
Big Fish [DVD] [2004]Big Fish [DVD] [2004]
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Clever Tim Burton film with a tear-jerker ending
Erin Brockovich [DVD] [2000]Erin Brockovich [DVD] [2000]
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Competent dramatisation of the story of an amazing woman
Scum [1979] (Ray Winstone) [DVD]Scum [1979] (Ray Winstone) [DVD]
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Put the menacing Ray Winstone on the map
Crash [2004] [DVD] [2005]Crash [2004] [DVD] [2005]
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Top ensemble cast - thoughtful story - great Bird York song near the end
Quentin Tarantino Presents: Hero [DVD] [2004]Quentin Tarantino Presents: Hero [DVD] [2004]
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Sumptious, stunning HK film. Check out other Zhang Yimou work - they are all as good as this