Certainly doesn't stop you, now, does it?

I have a "list" ready whenever there's a spot.

I want to do another one. Its been awhile, and I've seen sooooo much more stuff. Put me at the end of the line though. I need some time.

You can go now, I'll be ready to go after you

Yamme to go now?

Ok.

Well...to begin with, this is pretty much a waste of time. I posted one of these back in early 2005 and days later it was already changing. This one will be no different. I promise you that within the next 5 films I rent from netflix, one will make me wish I had waited. But then, it will be that way for a few years more, I'm sure.

Anyway, I have a list of all movies I've ever seen (give or take maybe 100 or so) based on my ratings from netflix. Basically, I put that list into a document and went through and deleted the ones I knew would not make any top 100. From the 200 plus remaining, all of which I really liked or better, I went through and deleted another ~100. At ~120, I was having trouble justifying the removal of any film...but I did. What's left is not a top 100 really. Instead, it's just the 100(ish) films that have left the biggest impact on me...enough to make it through multiple rounds of editing. I may not have seen them all multiple times, and many I've only seen within the last month or so, but -- and this might be what it comes down to -- I would die happily if I had a dvd collection of only these films to watch for the rest of my life.

Now how long do you want me to take? Like I said, numbering these would be pointless, and completely arbitrary really, so I'll probably just do it in ABC order -- do yant 10 at a time, or one per post with pictures (I dunno if I'd right much, since I haven't rewatched them, though) or wht...

I would like to post my list as well.

I can't wait for Joseba's and Argos' lists.
Hopefully, Joseba will return soon.

The Wizard and Joe Dirt,

If no one is going now, I'll go. It's still the same list as before (One change), but I don't mind going like I did before. I'll always have the chance to update it in a year.

Go for it.

Don't forget about Argos.

I'll begin when I get back from my classes, which should be in about an hour and a half or so. I'll do the ten at a time thing. I would go now except I forget how I ordered my first ten.

100. Shaun of the Dead (2004)

The first time I saw this movie, I thought it was very good, but somewhat overrated. In other words, I didn't get it. Then I saw it once again on cable and absolutely fell in love with it. I think that had to do with my growing fondness of the Romero films (One of which may make an appearance on this list). What is there to say about this film? First it gets Romero's and other zombie films of the same ilk, tone down perfectly. Second, and most importantly, it's hilarious. If it wasn't, no matter how well it got Romero's tone down it would've been dead in the water. Thankfully, that didn't happen.

99. Newsies (1992)

Don't ask me why, but I have loved this movie ever since I was a little kid. This is just one of those movies that you grow up with and end up respecting, although you now realize how preposterous the story really is. Dancing newspaper strikees? Okay that's a little stretch. Dancing newspaper strikees who are teenage boys? Okay, that's kind of fucked. That saying, it's a great film, with most importantly in a musical, great music.

Good start!

98. American Pie (1999)

Before there were nineteen versions of this movie there was the original. The Porky's of my generation and the first sex comedy I saw and could somewhat relate to. The real reason though why the film is on the list is because it's hilarious. The cast gelled together perfectly unlike a great chunk of comedies that came out around that time (Especially the teen one's). And then there is of course the Shannon Elizabeth scene. That scene alone would've caused me to like the film. Outside of the nudity however, there is much more to the film than what's on the surface and that's why I like it so much.

Minor Delay: I had to reorgainze the numbers to make sure I had a complete 100.


97. Meet the Parents (2000)

Although it doesn't recieve too many originality points with the fish out of water story, it delievers and thensome with the comedy. After Analyze This, De Niro showed that he had a comedic side to him, and although he got a little too carried away with it a couple of years later with such films like Showtime and to a stretch Meet the Fockers, he was in his comedic prime here. He is the perfect "villian" and plays his character so over the top that it works perfectly. And then of course there is Ben Stiller who is an underrated comic genius. His scene on the airplane with the stewardess remains one of the funniest scenes of the past decade. When these two forces clashed for the first time it made for a great comedy.

96. Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

Although it's somewhat of a ripoff of Tootsie, Robin Williams in drag is still hilarious. He carries the movie from beginning to end and that's why it works so well. Every scene that he's in where he tries to be funny works, and that's a large feat to overcome. That saying, that's not quite where the heart of the film lies. The reason why the film is something more than a passable comedy is because of the family relationship. Although the idea is somewhat creepy of having the divorced father come back to be with his kids through drag, the film works because he is caring enough to do that. He loves his kids, and that's not something you see a lot of in today's films (At least not as corny as in today's films). I also really like how the film ends on an offbeat note. There is a sense of hope, but unless there is a sequel, we'll never know whether or not the family gets back together. In a sense, they're together at the end, but it's not the happy ending that you would see in these kinds of films. I thought it was well done.

Shaun remains your best pick so far.

In order to keep the list somewhat moving, the next few films with have either no description or a brief description.

95. Major League (1989)

Major League is not just a great comedy, but it's a very underrated baseball movie. It would've been absolutely perfect though if it was about the Red Sox instead of the Indians.

94. Toy Story (1995)

Although the Pixar films have become more polished, I believe that their first movie is their best film in terms of plot and voice talent. The chemistry between Hanks and Allen, though I don't believe they were ever in the same room, is perfect and I don't think has been quite captured since in any animated film. And let's not just glance over the look of the film, everything in it is groundbreaking and it looks fantastic.

And do I even have to bring up Randy Newman?

93. Grosse Point Blank (1997)

Marty: Oatman? Don't hang up. Listen, I didn't kill anyone - except some guy tried to kill me, so if I see that guy again, I'm definitely gonna kill him, but I'm not going to kill anybody else. I'm on my way to the reunion now with Debi, but I'm just a little nervous, and I'd like to do a phoner.

Dr. Oatman: O.K., repeat after me. "I am at home with the me. I am rooted in the me who is on this adventure."

Marty: I am at home with the me, I am rooted in the me who is on this adventure.

Dr. Oatman: Good. Now take a deep breath, and realize that this is me breathing.

Marty: Wait, I'm confused. Do you want me to say it or do you want me to realize it?

Dr. Oatman: What?

Marty: About the breathing.

Dr. Oatman: Say it.

Marty: This is me breathing.

Dr. Oatman: Good, now keep doing that for about twenty minutes.

Marty: Listen, I got to go.

Dr. Oatman: O.K. Keep it up. Don't kill anybody.

Marty: Right!
[Hangs up]
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The film is absolutely brilliant. Definetly one of the smartest comedies of the '90s.

Thumbs up for Major League, and Grosse Point Blank.

92. There's Something About Mary (1998)

Magnus' favorite film if I remember correctly.

Seriously though, it's hilarious. The thing that's special about the Farrelly Brothers is that unlike some other comedic directors, their main goal is to tell a story. Sure there are many sight gags in their films, but the one thing all of them have in common is that they're able to tell a well thoughout story. Some people may disagree about the content of each film and the gags, but I believe that is the one thing each film has in common. Back to the sight gags for a second though, the zipper scene at the beginning of the film, got one of the biggest laughs I have ever witnessed in a theater. And the gel scene is genius.

91. Tommy Boy (1995)

Although I love Tommy Boy, I get angry while watching it. Imagine if Farley could've stayed healthy and the films he and Spade could've made together. It's exactly like Belushi and Aykroyd. Instead we got Black Sheep and Neighbors and that was that. And although I like Black Sheep, it's no Tommy Boy.

Anyways, before there was Anchorman, this was my favorite modern SNL alumni film. There are a couple of dumb scenes here and there, but almost every scene is laugh-out-loud funny. For instance.....

Richard: All right, now it's sale time, so remember, we don't take no...?

Tommy: No shit from anyone.

Richard: No.

Tommy: Um, we don't take no prisoners.

Richard: We don't take no for answer.

Tommy: Oh yeah... We don't take no for an answer! We don't take no for an answer...
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Tommy: I l-left a message.

Richard: A message? What number did you call?

Tommy: Two, four, niner, five, six, seven...

Richard: I can't hear you, you're trailing off and did I catch a niner in there? Were you calling from a walkie-talkie?

Tommy: No, it was cordless.

Richard: You know what? Don't. Not here, not now.