"Really? That one?!?"Steve himself put together a marvelous list, and I couldn't help myself by taking sneak peaks at those before me. Steve was tagged by Ian Smith, who was tagged by Brian Sibley (via Good Dog), byway of Stephen Gallagher. These skilled British writers (and bloggers) definitely show how wonderfully varied the watch over and over lists can be (and that I have my work cut out to put together anything near as good). The rules for this meme are as follows:
- Provide a non-exhaustive list of films you’ll happily watch again and again.
- There is no rule 2.
- Reprint the rules.
- Tag three others and ask them to do the same.
- Will over at Secure Immaturity
- Gordon over at Musings of a Sci-Fi Fanatic
- John D. over at Nobody Move!
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Wow, this is a really great collection of films! There are several there that I also watch repeatedly (RAIDERS, GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY, HEAT, etc.). Very nice...
ReplyDeleteWell my friend. Your taste is impeccable! I will try my best to muster up an entry and my honored tip of the cap to you for the nomination.
ReplyDeleteI had completely forgotten about Tequila Sunrise. You know, I've never seen that film. It has Kurt Russell and Mel Gibson- two of my all time favorites and I've never seen it. Here it is on your repeat viewing list. It has to be good. I have added another to the queue.
If there was a meme for films I can't wait to see again, Butch and Sundance would be on that list. I look forward to revisiting that one. Terrific Selections Michael!
I was tired when I watched Children Of Men and about 20 minutes into it I gave up on it. Perhaps I need to give it another try.
Thanks, J.D.!
ReplyDeleteGreat list! I may have to do this on my blog.
ReplyDeleteYeah, Robert Towne's Tequila Sunrise is a favorite of mine. If you're interested, last year I did a series on Butch & Sundance to explain why I love it so. Rachel (of Scientist Gone Wordy) and I did a parallel post on Children of Men at the start of this summer and I have to give her credit as to why it's shown up here.
ReplyDeleteI very much look forward to whatever list you put together, my friend. Thanks so much for the kind words.
I think that's a great idea, Elizabeth. When you post it, I'll be there for sure. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteIntersting choices. Some would be on my list. Think I iwll do this on my blog too~~hope you don't mind.
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The more, the merrier, Moondancer! I'd love to see your list, and it's great to hear from you again. My thanks and best to you.
ReplyDeleteI do stop by to see what your blogging about. They are always great and they always make me think.
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Great to hear. Thanks.
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if we could wear out a dvd, Captain Ron, Blues Brothers.
sometimes I que up Unforgiven and just watch the ending over and over, really the best western ending ever.
Lawrence of Arabia, it blew me away on the rerelease in the theater with the intermission and all, just like the old days, in 70mm.
I remember that re-release of Lawrence of Arabia! That was awesome. Wonderful choices, Herb. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteyeah! i love memes! thanks for hitting me up on this. i have something to do tonight when my little one goes to sleep.
ReplyDeleteas for you list: anyone who puts Heat on their list is awesome in my book. i also have a repeat addicition with blade runner. blade runner is probably the only film that ive watched a billion times since my birth and it always feels new. . .i always get something different out of it. it gets better as you get older. i recently saw it on the big screen and i had to have my jaw physically brought back to my upper lip.
great list! never seen el cid.
Thanks so much, Will. I very much agree that Blade Runner has aged wonderfully and always feels new. If you appreciate old time historical, battlefield epics (along with Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren), then Anthony Mann's El Cid is for you.
ReplyDeleteFantastic list! And I haven't seen all these so I'm just off to netflix to add some movies to my queue!
ReplyDeleteWow! No doubt about it, many of your choices are worth more than a second look. The others are ones I haven't had a first look at yet. =-O
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rachel. Please let me know what new films you picked off and your thoughts on them.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Naomi. I know you, Corey, and I share a deep affection for Donen's Charade.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely cracking list, Michael. I've yet to see Tequilla Sunrise out of your selections, so will have to remedy that soon. Great to see Jackie Brown in there. For my money, it's QT's best and most mature work to date. You also reminded me it's been years since I last saw Hard Boiled, and also the likes of A Better Tomorrow and The Killer. You've also reminded me The Third Man and Forbidden Planet are about to go Blu over here, and also made me wish for a nice HD release for Chinatown. Thanks very much for your list. Joy to check out.
ReplyDeleteGreat list. I like your choices. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou know some of these are on my list: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, BUTCH CASSIDY, TEQUILA SUNRISE. I only watched it once but MOMENTO is brilliant. SHAWSHANK definitely. I'm also a fan of THE GREEN MILE. LOVE ACTUALLY is one I watch over and over. Despite Mel Gibson going whacko, I love the LETHAL WEAPON trilogy and the DIE HARDS. A BEAUTIFUL MIND is still one of my all-time favs and I never tire of that one. I'm a die-hard fan of HEARTBREAK RIDGE. WILDCATS is always great when I need a laugh. And I won't pass up a chance to watch THE NATURAL either.
ReplyDeleteI recently purchased Forbidden Planet in Blu, and can't wait to snap up The Third Man in the same. I can't for the life of me understand why Chinatown has yet to receive the HD treatment (along with Jackie Brown). Thank you so much for your comment, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you, my friend.
ReplyDeleteA lot of what you've mentioned is in my video library, proudly. Thanks so much my fellow film follower ;) .
ReplyDeleteI am narrowing down my list.... :-E Some will be the same, but you know, great minds and all that. Love reading your blog......
ReplyDeleteGood to hear. I'll be on the watch for it, Moondancer. Thank you so much.
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