They can take our lives - but they can never take:
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OUR FREEDOM!
I'm going to just agree to disagree on fantasy elements because I think Empire had them in abundance, honestly I'd even go so far as to put Star Wars 3rd behind Sith if I didn't give it bonus points for originating the whole universe and having visual effects that were light years beyond anything else at the time.
Earlier I indicated that I didn't really want to take the whole Tropical Island device thing into account when picking movies and that I'm trying to just pick favorites. But I realized I'm not just picking favorites, I'm trying to get a good mix in. Some action, some drama, some comedy. In that vein, I really need a feel good movie, one that gets my positive emotions all stirred up. Good Will Hunting has some of that, but this flick is the ultimate in that vein for me.
Rudy (1993)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108002/
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They can take our lives - but they can never take:
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OUR FREEDOM!
you are the bulging pimple on the arse of a rhinoceros
i hate you so much
Back to comedy-horror for me...
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The Frighteners - 1996
Before Lord of the Rings, Peter Jackson had made quite a name for himself with low budget splatter horror and the Frighteners really captured him at his crossroads. The initial script write up captured the attention of Bob Zemeckis who decided he would adapt it as an extension of the Tales From the Crypt series before ultimately deciding to give it back to Jackson. So here comes a major upcoming talent with his first real big budget picture produced by Bob Z who still had it at this time and we get a fantastic little comedy-horror flick starring Michael J Fox in one of his last on-screen film roles backed up by a fantastic cast including R. Lee Ermey, Jake Busey, Chi McBride, John Astin, Dee Wallace, Trini Alvarado (who is gorgeous as the romantic interest) and Jeffrey Combs deliciously hamming it up as a maniacal FBI agent pursuing Fox's character.
The film revolves around Fox's character, Frank Bannister, who is something of a supernatural con-artist - after a crash leaves him a widower with the ability to see ghosts, he conspires with the spirits to haunt people's homes so that he can banish the spirits, for a price of course. Ultimately this leads to him witnessing another spirit murdering the townsfolk which may connect back to the death of his wife. He throws himself into the investigation which then casts suspicions on him. This is just tons of fun and you get a good taste of what Peter Jackson was along with what he would soon become. While the studio was excited and pushed up the release of the film into the more competitive summer lineup it ultimately disappointed at the box office. Fortunately for us this did not set Jackson back. The film was also one of the first big pictures for Jackson's VFX unit, WETA Digital, for my money they are now hands down the best in the business and the effects in this one are extremely solid if not spectacular.
I think a good portion of people still remembered Mr. Busey fondly as Buddy Holly at the time of this release. The title certainly did it no favors, my guess is that was a Bob Z thing who sometimes gets a little too cutesy for his own good.They should have called this "Son of Busey" would have been more terrifying... Honestly, though, I loved this flick... not too gory or scary, just a good, old-fashioned halloween-time flick with lots of ghosts.
They can take our lives - but they can never take:
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OUR FREEDOM!
I'll be on vacation for a week from next Friday morning (Italian time). Is someone willing to pick for me?
The Captain has sent me his next 4 picks in case the draft goes quickly while he is out. He and I know each other and although I am competing in this, he is comfortable having me do this. In looking at your draft so far, I doubt you and I would be overlapping too much on picks. I am willing to do it, if you would like.
If someone else sounds better or if someone (anyone?) doesn't want me posting picks for 3 people in a row, that is fine too. Although that *would* guarantee fast movement in this part of the draft as I check in frequently.
Warhawk - I'll be back by NEXT Friday! I'm not going to let you pick for me once I'm back!![]()
The Captain has sent me his next 4 picks in case the draft goes quickly while he is out. He and I know each other and although I am competing in this, he is comfortable having me do this. In looking at your draft so far, I doubt you and I would be overlapping too much on picks. I am willing to do it, if you would like.
If someone else sounds better or if someone (anyone?) doesn't want me posting picks for 3 people in a row, that is fine too. Although that *would* guarantee fast movement in this part of the draft as I check in frequently.
I'm an Eagle Scout - promise not to cheat.
Just let me know and send me your picks.
Ok, I'll send you picks and writeups around Thursday. Considering the current pace is 5 picks going to be ok?
Very surprised this hasn't been taken. Maybe the best war film ever made, or at least one of them. My theory is the best movies are always re-watchable. The "best" part is subjective, though.
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Saving Private Ryan
Most would have seen this movie, so it doesn't really need an introduction. I've seen this movie countless times and I've really enjoyed it on each occasion. Some very good performances and the plot is good. Directed very well and is a very entertaining watch. Certainly one of the best war films ever.
This draft just got a little more weird and unpredictable, so I'm going off the rails. I can't not have this movie with me on a deserted tropical island, so in the interests of securing my ... interests, I'm gonna grab it now.
With the 126th pick in the 2011 TDOS Tropical Island Video Vault Draft, Superman's Super Movie Lineup selects:
Wicker Park (2004), directed by Paul McGuigan
Love makes you do crazy things, insane things. Things in a million years you'd never see yourself do. But there you are doing them... can't help it.
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