Best Film of 1993 (ongoing survey)

JonTurner · 01-21-02, 05:19 PM

I know we've got polls like this all the time around here, but I figure this one will be a little more comprehensive and perhaps even informative.

This thread will be for your pick for best film released during 1993 (think Oscar considerations for what's eligible). I'm not making it a poll because whether you like it or not, that would influence some people's choice.

Results will be posted in this thread, and all subsequent threads for each year, and they will be ongoing... so you can still vote here even weeks after other year's polls have begun.

Please start your post with your #1 film from 1993 (try to limit it to one - after all, that's the point - two at the most (I'll split the vote)), and yes, discussions are more than welcome!

Current Leader -- Schindler's List

All Years:
2000 -- Requiem For a Dream*
1999 -- (currently) American Beauty
1998 -- (currently) Rushmore
1997 -- (currently) L.A. Confidential
1996 -- Fargo*
1995 -- (currently) Usual Suspects
1994 -- (currently) Pulp Fiction
1993 -- Schindler's List*
1992

If you haven't voted on the previous years, feel free to go back and do so.

*Poll closed, winner declared.

JonTurner · 01-21-02, 05:30 PM

Schindler's List (which I expect will be the clear cut winner here)

For your consideration:
2) Short Cuts
3) The Fugitive
4) Carlito's Way
5) Kalifornia
6) In the Line of Fire
7) True Romance
8) Jurassic Park

Incidentally, checking out my list now, I found that I had Naked as #5 for '93 (since it came out then in the UK), but I should've had it in the '94 group... oh well. And looking into the same idea for this year, I'm finding that Romper Stomper premiered at the Toronto FF in '92, but didn't get released in the US 'til 93. It's on my 92 top ten, but I'm just gonna leave it there. YMMV.

Sierra Disc · 01-21-02, 06:23 PM

You know what? I respect Schindler's List and think it's a wonderfully made movie, but it fails my very biased "test" of what makes the "best" - and that's rewatchability and repeat value. I've seen Schindler's List a few times and am blown away by Ralph Fiennes in it but, ultimately I can't name this the "best" movie of 1993.

My top four would be:
Army of Darkness Any movie that features Ash deserves to be a runner-up in my book.
Short Cuts Beautiful combination of Altman and Raymond Carver's art.
The Fugitive As complete an action film as ever has been made, gripping from start to finish. One of Harrison Ford's best performances.
The Piano I love this movie, the beautiful scenery and the wonderful way it depicts a woman's plight in the 1800s settler communities. My #2 movie of 1993.

...And the ultimate winner for me, the "best" film of 1993 for what that's worth: Groundhog Day. Bill Murray's best movie, and a surprisingly moving core to a silly idea. I never get tired of watching this movie and enjoy it every time I watch it, silly as it may be when compared to more "serious" film. So it's my pick.

CitizenKaneRBud · 01-21-02, 06:37 PM

I've never seen Schindler's List, but Groundhog Day is my # 1 film of '93 as well.

Was the Nightmare Before Christmas a '93 film as well? that would have been my second choice.

Also -- How many years are going to be done for this 'Best Film of"? I don't mind them at all, I'm just wondering.

Sunday Morning · 01-21-02, 06:46 PM

1993

#1 SHORT CUTS

02. dazed & confused
03. the age of innocence
04. schindler’s list
05. remains of the day
06. a perfect world
07. crush (alison maclean)
08. twenty bucks
09. ruby in paradise
10. the saint of fort washington
11. army of darkness
12. the wedding banquet
13. faraway so close
14. sonatine
15. damage
16. latcho drom
17. groundhog day
18. three of hearts
19. king of the hill
20. betty

of note:
arizona dream
bad boy bubby
blue (derek jarman)
bodies, rest & motion
the bride with white hair
cafe au lait
falling down
farewell my concubine
fearless
flesh and bone
franz kafka’s it’s a wonderful life
gorilla bathes at noon
heaven & earth
household saints
it’s all true
manhattan murder mystery
menace II society
mr. jones
the music of chance
the night we never met
the nightmare before christmas
philadelphia
the piano
the puppermaster
searching for bobby fischer
the scent of green papaya
when pig’s fly

*edited to change my vote

Jadzia · 01-21-02, 07:11 PM

My Top Ten would be:

Short Cuts - (#1)
A Bronx Tale
Schindler's List
Age of Innocence
Damage
King of the Hill
Heaven & Earth
Malice
Fugitive, The
Kalifornia

evenflow · 01-21-02, 07:36 PM

Schindler's List.

Geofferson · 01-21-02, 07:39 PM

A Bronx Tale
Tombstone
Dazed and Confused
Short Cuts

Keyser_Soze2 · 01-21-02, 08:36 PM

Schindler's List. A safe choice, but the clear one for me.

CrashMan · 01-21-02, 10:08 PM

Schindler's List

Goat3001 · 01-21-02, 10:18 PM

Schindlers List

JonTurner · 01-22-02, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jadzia
My Top Ten would be:

Short Cuts
A Bronx Tale
Schindler's List
Age of Innocence
Damage
King of the Hill
Heaven & Earth
Malice
Fugitive, The
Kalifornia

Does this mean that your vote goes to Short Cuts? That's what I assume by posts like this, but just wanted to clear it up that you're not giving all ten equal stature.

Thanks. (and this post goes for Geofferson's list too)

JonTurner · 01-22-02, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CitizenKaneRBud
Also -- How many years are going to be done for this 'Best Film of"? I don't mind them at all, I'm just wondering.

I hope you don't mind them - in fact, I hope you enjoy them

Anyhoo, I figure I'll keep going so long as we keep getting lots of votes, and it doesn't turn into too many posts like, "heck, I don't know what I've even seen from that year" or whatnot.

I know it'll eventually get a little tough though, since even for me, once I get down past about '85 or so, I've seen fewer than 10 films from each year... heck once you hit the 60s, there are a few years from which I've seen zippo. Of course, I'm only 19, so YMMV.

Sunday Morning · 01-22-02, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JonTurner

I hope you don't mind them - in fact, I hope you enjoy them Anyhoo, I figure I'll keep going so long as we keep getting lots of votes, and it doesn't turn into too many posts like, "heck, I don't know what I've even seen from that year" or whatnot.

I know it'll eventually get a little tough though, since even for me, once I get down past about '85 or so, I've seen fewer than 10 films from each year... heck once you hit the 60s, there are a few years from which I've seen zippo. Of course, I'm only 19, so YMMV.

i'm good till 1970,
i am still working on my top 20 lists on the 20th century.
by the time you get to 1970 it should be done

skuehl34 · 01-22-02, 03:11 AM

Schindler's List

Khan · 01-22-02, 06:11 AM

Groundhog Day.

Greatest movie ever made.

Jadzia · 01-22-02, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JonTurner

Does this mean that your vote goes to Short Cuts? That's what I assume by posts like this, but just wanted to clear it up that you're not giving all ten equal stature.

Thanks. (and this post goes for Geofferson's list too)

Yes, Short Cuts would be #1.

Just wanted to throw out a few more contenders (no one had mentioned A Bronx Tale yet).

cwwallace · 01-22-02, 09:49 AM

Schindler's List

das Monkey · 01-22-02, 11:09 AM

In keeping with wasting my vote each year, I'm going with A Bronx Tale.

das

Damfino · 01-22-02, 05:26 PM

Schindler's List

drc · 01-22-02, 05:42 PM

Short Cuts

bjhess · 01-22-02, 07:06 PM

I'll have to go with Schindler's List. Philadelphia is really close...really close. True Romance and Groundhog's Day right behind. The Fugitive is right there, too.

Anyway, I haven't seen a ton of the big movies from this year, so I don't know what my vote is worth.

Barry

Eddyhazkel · 01-22-02, 07:42 PM

True Romance

Christopher Walken + Dennis Hopper= one of the best scenes ever.

vasb · 01-22-02, 07:50 PM

I am a devout Altman fan, and Short Cuts is easily one of his 3 or 4 best films, so not a tough decision for me.

einTier · 01-23-02, 01:52 AM

safe choice: Schindler's List. Though it's not one I'd choose to watch very often.

The one I watch most: Nightmare before Christmas.

01-21-02, 06:23 PM	#3
Sierra Disc DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: May 2000 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 5,009	You know what? I respect Schindler's List and think it's a wonderfully made movie, but it fails my very biased "test" of what makes the "best" - and that's rewatchability and repeat value. I've seen Schindler's List a few times and am blown away by Ralph Fiennes in it but, ultimately I can't name this the "best" movie of 1993. My top four would be: Army of Darkness Any movie that features Ash deserves to be a runner-up in my book. Short Cuts Beautiful combination of Altman and Raymond Carver's art. The Fugitive As complete an action film as ever has been made, gripping from start to finish. One of Harrison Ford's best performances. The Piano I love this movie, the beautiful scenery and the wonderful way it depicts a woman's plight in the 1800s settler communities. My #2 movie of 1993. ...And the ultimate winner for me, the "best" film of 1993 for what that's worth: Groundhog Day. Bill Murray's best movie, and a surprisingly moving core to a silly idea. I never get tired of watching this movie and enjoy it every time I watch it, silly as it may be when compared to more "serious" film. So it's my pick. __________________ I blog therefore I is: http://spatulaforum.blogspot.com

01-21-02, 06:37 PM	#4
CitizenKaneRBud Suspended Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 784	I've never seen Schindler's List, but Groundhog Day is my # 1 film of '93 as well. Was the Nightmare Before Christmas a '93 film as well? that would have been my second choice. Also -- How many years are going to be done for this 'Best Film of"? I don't mind them at all, I'm just wondering. Last edited by CitizenKaneRBud; 01-21-02 at 06:39 PM.

01-21-02, 07:11 PM	#6
Jadzia Moderator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Michigan Posts: 14,470	My Top Ten would be: Short Cuts - (#1) A Bronx Tale Schindler's List Age of Innocence Damage King of the Hill Heaven & Earth Malice Fugitive, The Kalifornia Last edited by Jadzia; 01-22-02 at 09:28 AM.

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01-21-02, 05:19 PM	#1
JonTurner DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,709	Best Film of 1993 (ongoing survey) I know we've got polls like this all the time around here, but I figure this one will be a little more comprehensive and perhaps even informative. This thread will be for your pick for best film released during 1993 (think Oscar considerations for what's eligible). I'm not making it a poll because whether you like it or not, that would influence some people's choice. Results will be posted in this thread, and all subsequent threads for each year, and they will be ongoing... so you can still vote here even weeks after other year's polls have begun. Please start your post with your #1 film from 1993 (try to limit it to one - after all, that's the point - two at the most (I'll split the vote)), and yes, discussions are more than welcome! Current Leader -- Schindler's List All Years: 2000 -- Requiem For a Dream* 1999 -- (currently) American Beauty 1998 -- (currently) Rushmore 1997 -- (currently) L.A. Confidential 1996 -- Fargo* 1995 -- (currently) Usual Suspects 1994 -- (currently) Pulp Fiction 1993 -- Schindler's List* 1992 If you haven't voted on the previous years, feel free to go back and do so. Poll closed, winner declared. Last edited by JonTurner; 01-26-02 at 02:25 AM.*

01-21-02, 05:30 PM	#2
JonTurner DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,709	Schindler's List (which I expect will be the clear cut winner here) For your consideration: 2) Short Cuts 3) The Fugitive 4) Carlito's Way 5) Kalifornia 6) In the Line of Fire 7) True Romance 8) Jurassic Park Incidentally, checking out my list now, I found that I had Naked as #5 for '93 (since it came out then in the UK), but I should've had it in the '94 group... oh well. And looking into the same idea for this year, I'm finding that Romper Stomper premiered at the Toronto FF in '92, but didn't get released in the US 'til 93. It's on my 92 top ten, but I'm just gonna leave it there. YMMV.

01-21-02, 06:46 PM	#5
Sunday Morning DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: A little bit here and a little bit there. Posts: 2,644	1993 #1 SHORT CUTS 02. dazed & confused 03. the age of innocence 04. schindler’s list 05. remains of the day 06. a perfect world 07. crush (alison maclean) 08. twenty bucks 09. ruby in paradise 10. the saint of fort washington 11. army of darkness 12. the wedding banquet 13. faraway so close 14. sonatine 15. damage 16. latcho drom 17. groundhog day 18. three of hearts 19. king of the hill 20. betty of note: arizona dream bad boy bubby blue (derek jarman) bodies, rest & motion the bride with white hair cafe au lait falling down farewell my concubine fearless flesh and bone franz kafka’s it’s a wonderful life gorilla bathes at noon heaven & earth household saints it’s all true manhattan murder mystery menace II society mr. jones the music of chance the night we never met the nightmare before christmas philadelphia the piano the puppermaster searching for bobby fischer the scent of green papaya when pig’s fly edited to change my vote Last edited by Sunday Morning; 01-22-02 at 05:44 PM.*

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das Monkey DVD Talk Hero Join Date: May 1999 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 35,881	In keeping with wasting my vote each year, I'm going with A Bronx Tale. das __________________ DragonCon 2004 - 2005 - Lost in Hawaii - DVD Reviews You are not* entitled to your own opinion. You are only entitled to your own informed opinion.** -- Harlan Ellison quoting Gustave Flaubert

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01-22-02, 05:42 PM	#21
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01-22-02, 07:06 PM	#22
bjhess Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 384	I'll have to go with Schindler's List. Philadelphia is really close...really close. True Romance and Groundhog's Day right behind. The Fugitive is right there, too. Anyway, I haven't seen a ton of the big movies from this year, so I don't know what my vote is worth. Barry Last edited by bjhess; 01-22-02 at 07:11 PM.

01-22-02, 07:42 PM	#23
Eddyhazkel Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 438	True Romance Christopher Walken + Dennis Hopper= one of the best scenes ever.

01-22-02, 07:50 PM	#24
vasb Senior Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Posts: 798	I am a devout Altman fan, and Short Cuts is easily one of his 3 or 4 best films, so not a tough decision for me.

01-23-02, 01:52 AM	#25
einTier DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 6,514	safe choice: Schindler's List. Though it's not one I'd choose to watch very often. The one I watch most: Nightmare before Christmas. __________________ $665.95 - retail price of the beast. Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name....