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Maverikk
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baumer72 wrote: You guys'll probably laugh at this, but I think that next to Goodfellas, Cape Fear is his best film. I think I have seen that flick about 20 times and lvoe it every time. I think Cape Fear is the best movie he's ever done, so I won't laugh. 
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Box
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torrino wrote:
There's one thing Marty's gotta feel bad about...and that's that all of us are calling him Marty. What is he? 70!?
Lol, no, he's 62 years old, just 3 years older than Spielberg.
I think he seems older because he's already done so much. _________________In order of preference: Christian, Argos MadGez wrote: Briefs. Am used to them and boxers can get me in trouble it seems. Too much room and maybe the silkiness have created more than one awkward situation. My Box-Office Blog: http://boxofficetracker.blogspot.com/
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makeshift
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Cape Fear rocks, baumer.
I think Goodfellas is both his most enjoyable and best film. Next would be Taxi Driver, followed by Cape Fear and Raging Bull.
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baumer72
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Cool, lots of Cape Fear Fans here.
I also loved Kings of Comedy and liked Raging Bull and Taxi Driver.
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baumer72
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Cool, lots of Cape Fear Fans here.
I also loved Kings of Comedy and liked Raging Bull and Taxi Driver.
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torrino
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loyalfromlondon wrote: 2004 was not the year of nurtured projects, which when you look back at the recent BP winners that are most remembered (Schindler's List, Forrest Gump, Braveheart, ROTK), you can see a clear difference. Although no film stood out, to me, as BP quality, I do think 2004 was a strong year. I can't even decide what my favorites are...
It's certaintly been a year for the audiences...From Garden State, to Eternal Sunshine, to Closer, to Sideways, I don't think any year has had the emotional impact on audiences as '04 has. I can't name a movie last year that affected me like some of the films this year did...
makshift: Is that your list of enjoyable AND best? Or, in terms of his best films (I find it hard to see you finding Taxi Driver enjoyable...I sure as hell didn't)
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torrino
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baumer72 wrote: Cool, lots of Cape Fear Fans here.
I also loved Kings of Comedy and liked Raging Bull and Taxi Driver. One of the only Scorsese films I haven't seen...
He has to get back together with DeNiro...in a way OTHER than a Taxi Driver sequel (  )
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Joker's Thug #3
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Him losing for Goodfellas and Raging Bull were complete travesties - But both of those movies werent as highly looked at as they are now, his movies get better with time. People see the true greatness with them long after they have been released. Sucks for him I guess :wink:
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makeshift
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torri, that's my list for both. I think the technical prowess of Taxi Driver outweighs the darkness and somber mood.
I agree with your statements about 2004, too. I thought it was a great year as well. It just wasn't a good year for films the Academy normally loves. The best films this year were quiet little indies about relationships and such.
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torrino
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Unless you're one who likes to look at technical achievements, over and over again, I just...can't...see it in anyone to enjoy Taxi Driver. Same with Raging Bull...
My favorites:
1. GoodFellas
2. After Hours
3. Cape Fear
4. Casino
5. Mean Streets
The Best:
1. Taxi Driver
2. GoodFellas
3. Raging Bull
4. The Last Temptation of Christ (please rent this if you aren't too religious or you can't deal with fiction...)
5. The Last Waltz or Cape Fear or Mean Streets...basically, undecided...
If he makes a Taxi Driver sequel, I hope he's left to settle with a lifetime achievement award. Ugh. A sequel.
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 torrino wrote: loyalfromlondon wrote: 2004 was not the year of nurtured projects, which when you look back at the recent BP winners that are most remembered (Schindler's List, Forrest Gump, Braveheart, ROTK), you can see a clear difference. Although no film stood out, to me, as BP quality, I do think 2004 was a strong year. I can't even decide what my favorites are... It's certaintly been a year for the audiences...From Garden State, to Eternal Sunshine, to Closer, to Sideways, I don't think any year has had the emotional impact on audiences as '04 has. I can't name a movie last year that affected me like some of the films this year did... makshift: Is that your list of enjoyable AND best? Or, in terms of his best films (I find it hard to see you finding Taxi Driver enjoyable...I sure as hell didn't) This is the first time ever that all my top films were passed over for BP nominations (Before Sunset, Fahrenheit 9/11, The Incredibles, Kill Bill Volume 2, Garden State, Eternal Sunshine, Anchorman :razz: ). Great year for film without a doubt, just not the best in the recent history of the AMPAS.
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Dr. Lecter
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loyalfromlondon wrote: torrino wrote: loyalfromlondon wrote: 2004 was not the year of nurtured projects, which when you look back at the recent BP winners that are most remembered (Schindler's List, Forrest Gump, Braveheart, ROTK), you can see a clear difference. Although no film stood out, to me, as BP quality, I do think 2004 was a strong year. I can't even decide what my favorites are... It's certaintly been a year for the audiences...From Garden State, to Eternal Sunshine, to Closer, to Sideways, I don't think any year has had the emotional impact on audiences as '04 has. I can't name a movie last year that affected me like some of the films this year did... makshift: Is that your list of enjoyable AND best? Or, in terms of his best films (I find it hard to see you finding Taxi Driver enjoyable...I sure as hell didn't) This is the first time ever that all my top films were passed over for BP nominations (Before Sunset, Fahrenheit 9/11, The Incredibles, Kill Bill Volume 2, Garden State, Eternal Sunshine, Anchorman :razz: ). Great year for film without a doubt, just not the best in the recent history of the AMPAS. What about Sideways? _________________The greatest thing on earth is to love and to be loved in return!
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Dr. Lecter wrote: loyalfromlondon wrote: torrino wrote: loyalfromlondon wrote: 2004 was not the year of nurtured projects, which when you look back at the recent BP winners that are most remembered (Schindler's List, Forrest Gump, Braveheart, ROTK), you can see a clear difference. Although no film stood out, to me, as BP quality, I do think 2004 was a strong year. I can't even decide what my favorites are... It's certaintly been a year for the audiences...From Garden State, to Eternal Sunshine, to Closer, to Sideways, I don't think any year has had the emotional impact on audiences as '04 has. I can't name a movie last year that affected me like some of the films this year did... makshift: Is that your list of enjoyable AND best? Or, in terms of his best films (I find it hard to see you finding Taxi Driver enjoyable...I sure as hell didn't) This is the first time ever that all my top films were passed over for BP nominations (Before Sunset, Fahrenheit 9/11, The Incredibles, Kill Bill Volume 2, Garden State, Eternal Sunshine, Anchorman :razz: ). Great year for film without a doubt, just not the best in the recent history of the AMPAS. What about Sideways? Sideways never made it into my top list (or at least top 5). I love it to no end but I have stronger feelings for the likes of F 9/11, Incredibles, Before Sunest, the god-like Kill Bill Volume 2...
Just goes to show, great year for film, crazy year for the Oscars.
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Box
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The Incredibles deserved the Oscar. Best Picture, that is.
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Dr. Lecter
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box_2005 wrote: The Incredibles deserved the Oscar. Best Picture, that is. Nope _________________The greatest thing on earth is to love and to be loved in return!
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Box
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Dr. Lecter wrote: box_2005 wrote: The Incredibles deserved the Oscar. Best Picture, that is. Nope Yes
*gets ready for a showdown* :love:  _________________In order of preference: Christian, Argos MadGez wrote: Briefs. Am used to them and boxers can get me in trouble it seems. Too much room and maybe the silkiness have created more than one awkward situation. My Box-Office Blog: http://boxofficetracker.blogspot.com/
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Dr. Lecter
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box_2005 wrote: Dr. Lecter wrote: box_2005 wrote: The Incredibles deserved the Oscar. Best Picture, that is. Nope Yes *gets ready for a showdown* :love: I am sick and have 103.5 degree fever right now, so I guess, I'll skip that one.
But Toy Story 2 was infinitely better than The Incredibles. _________________The greatest thing on earth is to love and to be loved in return!
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Squee
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I havent seen any of the movies nominated for Best Picture this year, so I cant say which movie was the most deserving. I can say, however, that Scorcese should have an oscar by now.
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Box
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Dr. Lecter wrote:
I am sick and have 103.5 degree fever right now, so I guess, I'll skip that one.
But Toy Story 2 was infinitely better than The Incredibles.
Lol, Dr. L, I was joking.
And wow, 103 C? Wow...why are you not dead by now? Must be dehydrated....
Lame, yes, nm.
TS2 was a very good film. _________________In order of preference: Christian, Argos MadGez wrote: Briefs. Am used to them and boxers can get me in trouble it seems. Too much room and maybe the silkiness have created more than one awkward situation. My Box-Office Blog: http://boxofficetracker.blogspot.com/
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Squee
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Oh, and the Incredibles is the best Pixar movie by far.
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I still think Finding Nemo is the best Pixar movie, the only A I gave out of all their movies, although most of the others are A-.
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Squee
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xiayun wrote: I still think Finding Nemo is the best Pixar movie, the only A I gave out of all their movies, although most of the others are A-. All Pixar movie are fine movies, but The Incredibles made me laugh harder than any supposed "kids movie" I have ever seen. If The Incredibles were released in any year except last year in like the 5 or 10 years it would have been the best comedy of that year. (Anchorman took that award last year, though) _________________Setting most people on fire is wrong.Proud Founder of the "Community of Squee."
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GuybrushX McMurphy
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torrino wrote: Unless you're one who likes to look at technical achievements, over and over again, I just...can't...see it in anyone to enjoy Taxi Driver. Same with Raging Bull... Taxi Driver is my favorite Scorsese film, followed by Goodfellas and Raging Bull. So, yes, I do enjoy them, it's possible.
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If the only good thing about a movie are its "Technical Achievments" then the movie sucks.
I agree with Guybrush Threepwood. Taxi Driver is my favorite Scorcese picture as well.
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Libs
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Scorsese's two worst movies are easily Bringing Out the Dead and Gangs of New York.
The Aviator, Cape Fear and Casino were solid, terrific films that fell short of greatness.
[i[Taxi Driver[/i], Raging Bull and GoodFellas are marvelous films, and probably some of the best ever made.
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