Best Film of 1995 (ongoing survey)
01-15-02, 12:34 AM
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"Welcome to the Dollhouse" was released in the US on 24th of May, 1996. As such, it is not a 1995 film. Nor is "Dead Man", which was released on the 10th of May, 1996.
01-15-02, 01:03 AM
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Originally posted by Grimfarrow
"Welcome to the Dollhouse" was released in the US on 24th of May, 1996. As such, it is not a 1995 film. Nor is "Dead Man", which was released on the 10th of May, 1996.
"Welcome to the Dollhouse" was released in the US on 24th of May, 1996. As such, it is not a 1995 film. Nor is "Dead Man", which was released on the 10th of May, 1996.
01-15-02, 03:15 AM
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Originally posted by raithen
I'll agree. It was a pleasant surprise - the trailers certainly didn't paint it that well though.
That being said, I'm a little surprised you picked Showgirls over Braveheart (which isn't even on your list!). While you may not be a fan of the film, it certainly deserves to be in the Top 25 of that year, IMHO.
Personally, I feel that Braveheart was the best film of the year. No doubt.
Cheers!
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I'll agree. It was a pleasant surprise - the trailers certainly didn't paint it that well though.
That being said, I'm a little surprised you picked Showgirls over Braveheart (which isn't even on your list!). While you may not be a fan of the film, it certainly deserves to be in the Top 25 of that year, IMHO.
Personally, I feel that Braveheart was the best film of the year. No doubt.
Cheers!
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I am going to get some flack for this but I am not a mel gibson fan. Braveheart is nothing new under the sun and if I will rest easy never hearing "freeeeedoooom" ever again.
I do appreciate your feelings about 'lord'. The film was unjustly
served by critics and thrown in the august release garbage bin by
mgm/ua.
01-15-02, 08:09 AM
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Originally posted by Grimfarrow
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I'm surprised at your choice for this one. With the exception of a few parts, it reminded me of a "made for TV" movie.......
01-15-02, 11:34 AM
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Originally posted by Sunday Morning
I'd much rather watch paul verhoeven bring in the cheese rather than mr. mel gibson.
I'd much rather watch paul verhoeven bring in the cheese rather than mr. mel gibson.
How dare you be governed by your bigotry!!! 
JK!
I am going to get some flack for this but I am not a mel gibson fan. Braveheart is nothing new under the sun and if I will rest easy never hearing "freeeeedoooom" ever again.
I do appreciate your feelings about 'lord'. The film was unjustly served by critics and thrown in the august release garbage bin by mgm/ua.
Cheers!
-matt
01-15-02, 12:02 PM
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Without question it's L.A. Confidential
Lynn: You're the first man in five years who didn't tell me I look like Veronica Lake inside of a minute.
Bud White: You look better than Veronica Lake.
Lynn: You're the first man in five years who didn't tell me I look like Veronica Lake inside of a minute.
Bud White: You look better than Veronica Lake.
01-15-02, 01:59 PM
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raith-
My disliking (note dislike, not hatred) of the film was prior to me truly disliking mel gibson as an actor.
I will agree that the film is somewhat derivative in accordance to the content, but the structure, narrative, characterizations, and so on are a bit weak.
I'm am not interested in watching hero stories on film as the true hero stories in life are never accurately told or are largely ignored.
Now If you asked me if I liked braveheart more than the patriot, you would get your yes.
That film I wouldn't waste an effort in trying to explain my distaste for it.
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Showgirls is a satire of the american dream/way of life, as most of verhoeven's american films are somewhat satirical. I will not wax defense about the film because it's content provokes or better, tests the moral aptitude of it's audience, and I may make some enemies, but I will say that I really dug what verhoeven had to say with it. And it's a really funny film to boot (and I believe the laughs are intenional)
In the end it all comes down to personal taste.
That's why film is special. There are a lot of different things
to go around for different people.
My disliking (note dislike, not hatred) of the film was prior to me truly disliking mel gibson as an actor.
I will agree that the film is somewhat derivative in accordance to the content, but the structure, narrative, characterizations, and so on are a bit weak.
I'm am not interested in watching hero stories on film as the true hero stories in life are never accurately told or are largely ignored.
Now If you asked me if I liked braveheart more than the patriot, you would get your yes.
That film I wouldn't waste an effort in trying to explain my distaste for it.
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Showgirls is a satire of the american dream/way of life, as most of verhoeven's american films are somewhat satirical. I will not wax defense about the film because it's content provokes or better, tests the moral aptitude of it's audience, and I may make some enemies, but I will say that I really dug what verhoeven had to say with it. And it's a really funny film to boot (and I believe the laughs are intenional)
In the end it all comes down to personal taste.
That's why film is special. There are a lot of different things
to go around for different people.
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01-15-02, 02:03 PM
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Originally posted by MarcusAurelius
people are really starting to get their dates wrong. i've seen this with 12 monkeys too...
people are really starting to get their dates wrong. i've seen this with 12 monkeys too...
Then put me down for The Usual Suspects with Braveheart a close second
01-15-02, 02:09 PM
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Originally posted by JaxComet
I'm surprised at your choice for this one. With the exception of a few parts, it reminded me of a "made for TV" movie.......
I'm surprised at your choice for this one. With the exception of a few parts, it reminded me of a "made for TV" movie.......
It was also my choice for best film of 95 and one of the very best of the decade.
01-15-02, 05:03 PM
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Originally posted by JonTurner
But that's the whole idea!!!!
Yeah, I knew that would happen eventually - How 'bout right now we close 2000 and even 1996 since the results are clear there... and let the others stay open for a bit.
I can't close them myself, can I? I don't think so... of course, you could give me mod powers! If I can close them myself, please send me an email and I'll do so with those 2 right now. If I can't though, please go ahead and close '96 and 2000.
But that's the whole idea!!!!
Yeah, I knew that would happen eventually - How 'bout right now we close 2000 and even 1996 since the results are clear there... and let the others stay open for a bit.
I can't close them myself, can I? I don't think so... of course, you could give me mod powers!
If I can close them myself, please send me an email and I'll do so with those 2 right now. If I can't though, please go ahead and close '96 and 2000.
01-15-02, 10:35 PM
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Seems like '95 wasn't too bad of a year for flicks. Rather than second guess myself, I'm gonna vote for Braveheart...that's what the numbers say. My 9+ movies for '95.
10:
Braveheart
To Die For (sure I'll get blasted for this)
9.5
Dead Man Walking
12 Monkeys
The Usual Suspects
9
Get Shorty
Seven
Other noteables for me are Casino, Leaving Las Vegas, Heat, and Toy Story.
What a pair though...I actually saw To Wong Foo and Congo, which means I saw two of the worst movies ever in '95. Bad movie props to Johnny Mnemonic, Judge Dredd and Showgirls.
10:
Braveheart
To Die For (sure I'll get blasted for this)
9.5
Dead Man Walking
12 Monkeys
The Usual Suspects
9
Get Shorty
Seven
Other noteables for me are Casino, Leaving Las Vegas, Heat, and Toy Story.
What a pair though...I actually saw To Wong Foo and Congo, which means I saw two of the worst movies ever in '95. Bad movie props to Johnny Mnemonic, Judge Dredd and Showgirls.
01-15-02, 10:47 PM
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Originally posted by Sunday Morning
My disliking (note dislike, not hatred) of the film was prior to me truly disliking mel gibson as an actor.
I will agree that the film is somewhat derivative in accordance to the content, but the structure, narrative, characterizations, and so on are a bit weak.
I'm am not interested in watching hero stories on film as the true hero stories in life are never accurately told or are largely ignored.
Now If you asked me if I liked braveheart more than the patriot, you would get your yes.
That film I wouldn't waste an effort in trying to explain my distaste for it.
My disliking (note dislike, not hatred) of the film was prior to me truly disliking mel gibson as an actor.
I will agree that the film is somewhat derivative in accordance to the content, but the structure, narrative, characterizations, and so on are a bit weak.
I'm am not interested in watching hero stories on film as the true hero stories in life are never accurately told or are largely ignored.
Now If you asked me if I liked braveheart more than the patriot, you would get your yes.
That film I wouldn't waste an effort in trying to explain my distaste for it.
And yes, I'll be the first one to take the piss on The Patriot. Painful - very painful!
In the end it all comes down to personal taste.
That's why film is special. There are a lot of different things
to go around for different people.
That's why film is special. There are a lot of different things
to go around for different people.
Cheers!
-matt