Favourite Movies By Genre (and how many I have on DVD)
- 1. gangster: ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA [DVD]
- 2. comedy, light: MR HULOT'S HOLIDAY [must order!]
- 2a. : YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN [DVD]
- 3. comedy, dark: DR STRANGELOVE [DVD]
- 3a. : BRAZIL [DVD]
- 4. western: UNFORGIVEN [DVD]
- 5. sf/suspense: ALIEN [DVD]
- 6. sf/philosophical: 2001:A SPACE ODYSSEY [DVD]
- 7. adventure/romance: THE AFRICAN QUEEN [DVD]
- 7a. : ROMANCING THE STONE [DVD my bro's]
- 8. horror, natural: PSYCHO [DVD]
- 9. horror, supernatural, withcraft: ROSEMARY'S BABY [DVD]
- 10. social criticism: WALKABOUT [DVD]
- 11. war: SAVING PRIVATE RYAN [DVD my bro's]
- 12. anti-war: PATHS OF GLORY [DVD]
- 12a. : FULL METAL JACKET [must order!]
- 13. crime: BADLANDS [must order!]
- 14. musical: OH! WHAT A LOVELY WAR [according to IMDb this is not available anywhere. this is scandalous!]
- 15. semi-fictional biography: CITIZEN KANE [DVD]
- 16. action/adventure: RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK [DVD my bro's]
- 17. sword & sorcery: EXCALIBUR [DVD]
- 18. suspense: THE WAGES OF FEAR [DVD]
- 19. costume drama: CYRANO DE BERGERAC [90] [DVD]
- 20. tear jerker: THE MISSION [DVD]
- 21. horror-comedy: BRAINDEAD [a.k.a. DEAD-ALIVE] [must order!]
- 22. Plot Number One: THE THING [John Carpenter version] [DVD]
- 23. comedy, farce: NOISES OFF! [must order!]
- 24. horror, vampire: INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE [DVD]
- 25. madhouse drama: ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST [can't believe I forgot this. must order!]
- 26. madhouse comedy: THE DREAM TEAM [not available]
- 27. road movie: VANISHING POINT [1971] [must order!]
- 28. horror, supernatural, haunted house: THE INNOCENTS [DVD]
- 28a: THE HAUNTING [DVD]
- 29. horror, supernatural: demonic possession: THE EXORCIST [DVD]
- 30. political drama: ALL THE KING'S MEN [DVD]
- 31. showbiz drama, movies: SUNSET BLVD [DVD]
- 32. showbiz drama, stage: ALL ABOUT EVE [DVD]
- 33. Shakespeare, tragedy: KING LEAR (1982) [DVD]
- 34. Shakespeare, comedy: TWELFTH NIGHT, or WHAT YOU WILL (1996) [must order!]
- 35. Shakespeare, history: HENRY V (1989) [DVD]
MY GENRES (I'm listing these again without movies so I can clearly see what genres I have included and thus what I have neglected and should add):
1. gangster:
2. comedy, light:
3. comedy, dark:
4. western:
5. sf/suspense:
6. sf/philosophical:
7. adventure/romance:
8. horror, natural:
9. horror, supernatural, witchcraft:
10. social criticism:
11. war:
12. anti-war:
13. crime:
14. musical:
15. semi-fictional biography:
16. action/adventure:
17. sword & sorcery:
18. suspense:
19. costume drama:
20. tear jerker:
21. horror-comedy:
22. Plot Number One:
23. comedy, farce:
24. horror, vampire:
25. madhouse drama:
26. madhouse comedy:
27. road movie:
28. horror, supernatural, haunted house:
29. horror, supernatural, demonic possession:
30. political drama:
31. showbiz drama, movies:
32. showbiz drama, stage:
33. Shakespeare, tragedy:
34. Shakespeare, comedy:
35. Shakespeare, history:
How about detective film noir: THE MALTESE FALCON
a. THE BIG SLEEP? Or....Western (comedy): CAT BALLOU.
One sf movie that I loved (although I don't know how to classify) was BLADERUNNER (director's cut).
Hmm...how about 'sf detective film-noir'?
That might fit. Or how about sci fi movie based on a book with a delightful title (DO Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep)
You know, sk, you've given me the idea for a new list. I think it'll be a book/movie list, yes: "SF Stories and Novels and the Movies Based on Them" - Thanks.
I look forward to seeing it.
I look forward to reading your comments and/or suggestions there.
Maybe I missed it or you added EXCALBUR after I first saw this list. I always thought I was the only one that enjoyed this film
John Boorman is an underrated director. Have you seen his The Emerald Forest?
Yes, although I enjoyed EXCALIBUR much more. I have noted your directions re: the comment screen. I am somewhat new to cyber communication. I'll try to remember this.
Ah, good! It's just that it's a bit off-putting when you read a comment where a reply should be.
I had forgotten WALKABOUT, probably because I saw the film my freshman year of college. Good film.
Yes, W is a visually beautiful movie that makes a powerful comment about some of the things we've lost by becoming civilized city-dwellers. On the other hand, it isn't overly sentimental about the charms of the natural state.
For musicals, have you seen 1776? If I had to pick my favorites, it would be Xanadu, 1776, Singing in the rain, Grease, and maybe Robin Hood, Men in Tights (Tight Tights!).
1776 is the only one of the five you mention that I haven't seen. Another one to look out for. I remember enjoying GREASE very much, less so XANADU. SITR is a classic, of course, but I liked Gene Kelly better in AN AMERICAN IN PARIS. MIT is one of Mel Brooks's funniest movies, but I would want to have something less frivolous as my favourite musical. I think you and I differ philosophically over the question of the purpose of cinema: you think (correct me if I'm wrong) it should be purely entertainment; I think it can be both entertainment and food for serious thought. I chose OWALW as my favourite musical because it is both an excellent musical and an excellent anti-war movie.
If you've seen Full Metal Jacket and enjoyed it, you owe it to yourself to pick up a copy of Gustav Halford's THE SHORT-TIMERS, the novel on which the movie was based.
It's a quick, but devastating, read... and mighty hard to find in print these days (I borrowed my copy from my ex and regret not "forgetting to return it," although I'm usually more honorable than that ;)
Thanks for the reading recommendation, but, frankly, it's unlikely I'll take it up - even if I do happen to spot the book. I just have too many other reading priorites, and I'm a genre addict, the genre being sf. I rarely read any non-fiction other than popular science or philosophy - both of which are related to sf (or, rather, vice-versa). A shameful admission, perhaps, but there it is.
wow! i'm excited that you mentioned THE INNOCENTS. wasn't that B/W movie? i'm pretty sure i saw something with that title when i was in 11th grade...that movie was based on THE TURN OF THE SCREW. are they the same?
Yeah, it's a bit of an oldie, but really, really spooky. I believe it is based on "Turn of the Screw", but fairly loosely. I've also seen another movie based on that story, made in the 70s, and which is supposed to be more faithful to the story (which I've not read), but I can't think of the title. The story was by...can't remember...Henry James?...not sure. Anyway, if you know the author, just go to IMDb and enter his name and you should find the other movie.
i saw it, its really scary, you can see where "The Others" got their ideas.
seen any tearjerkers lately? i'd be interested to see what your choice would be for #20....
What I've seen lately is listed here. OCTOBER SKY got me a little misty, but not enough to qualify. I've cried at several movies...just can't think of them yet. Tell me some of your favorite weepies...might jog my memory.
well the only one i can think of lately is BOYS DON'T CRY....but i definitely wouldn't list that as my favorite tearjerker...do you mean specifically movies that set out to make you cry like DYING YOUNG? it's a pretty tough category...
Haven't seen either of those. But I think my favorite tearjerker would have to be a true story. Sure, a well-done fiction can have much the same effect, but there's plenty to cry about in the real world (and laugh about, let me add).
Someone once said, "The world is a comedy to those who think, and a tragedy to those who feel."
I sometimes flatter myself that I'm a thinker, so maybe that's why I'm having trouble with this genre.
Very cool to see Badlands on this list; on certain days, I might say that is my favorite movie...
Johnny Waco
first off great to see once upon a time in america get some recognition... never like godfather... you have to have seen john carpenters vampires right? i think thats much better than your vampire choice... huge james woods fan myself... and tearjerker, would have to rudy for me... no contest... and thats a true story, if youdon't cry your not human and don't have dreams
Your tearjerker choice is Rudy (1993) about the Notre Dame football player? I haven't seen it. I looked it up and it certainly sounds inspirational (I don't know that such a success story is an occasion for tears, though). I'm not a big watcher of sports movies, though I have seen some I considered good (e.g. A League of Their Own).
trust me... it doesn't make a lot of sense to cry during rudy... it just happens... for me anyway... it's the way it's done with the family and the team and the ending... definitly worth a watch whether your a sports fan or not... very well done cinematically and horribly underrated because it's a sports flick as most are