Yeah, and I'd have to give A Bug's Life the nod over Antz in the great ant-movie showdown (not counting Them! :-). If anybody rents it, make sure you watch the credits to the end!
I would add A Simple Plan to this list (if it were my list, which it's not :-).
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I mean, the scene where Bridget Fonda complete demolishes any illusions Bill Paxton had of marital happiness. Or where she tells him "nobody would believe you'd be capable of the things you've done" (or something like that). Painful. And it's wonderful because you can't really tell how deep their self-awareness goes.
I also liked Delicatessen, and based on that a couple other Listology users (taryn and mildew) recommended The City of Lost Children. Have you seen it? If so, what did you think? If not, you might want to check it out (I still have yet to get to it).
For me, the Ender series went downhill in a fairly linear progression. I have to admit that I didn't read the fourth because the end of Xenocide was a big letdown for me (I'm still indignant that Card solved the unresolvable dilemmas he had created by having our heros, in effect, wish their troubles away!). But I'm psyched to try PastWatch since you've put it ahead of the classic Ender's Game.
I have often thought of rewatching Grosse Pointe Blank, and I'm glad to hear it holds up under multiple viewings. I will definitely have to see it again. You should check out Zero Effect with Bill Pullman.
How embarrassing! Of all the books on this list, the only one I've read is Fried Green Tomatos at the Whistle Stop Cafe. This is probably because I read way too many male authors. But of the books by female authors that I've read, The Bone People by Keri Hulme stands out, and you might want to give it a try. Also, I really enjoyed The Bean Trees and Animal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver, and think you might too.
Actually, I'm thinking about scrapping the "guilty pleasures" list entirely and moving these movies off to less apologetic lists.
But I probably won't. Some movies I feel guilty about because they are socially unredeeming (most gun movies, for example), some because they are just plain bad, and some because they are all flash-and-candy, no substance.
For me, The 5th Element was the latter. Mostly because of the thin plot, one-dimensional characters, and the fact that the threat to the earth is just a big ball of evil. But I loved every minute of it.
Which of course raises the issue: "why feel guilty about a movie that is just plain fun? aren't they supposed to be fun?" Not gonna touch that one. :) Maybe on the next round of comments.
These are folks you've actually met? Chatted with? Passed on the street? More details, please! :)
Yeah, and I'd have to give A Bug's Life the nod over Antz in the great ant-movie showdown (not counting Them! :-). If anybody rents it, make sure you watch the credits to the end!
You should definitely try Raise the Red Lantern starring Gong Li and directed by Zhang Yimou. I must warn you though, it is not light fare.
I would add A Simple Plan to this list (if it were my list, which it's not :-).
MILD SPOILER BELOW
I mean, the scene where Bridget Fonda complete demolishes any illusions Bill Paxton had of marital happiness. Or where she tells him "nobody would believe you'd be capable of the things you've done" (or something like that). Painful. And it's wonderful because you can't really tell how deep their self-awareness goes.
I also liked Delicatessen, and based on that a couple other Listology users (taryn and mildew) recommended The City of Lost Children. Have you seen it? If so, what did you think? If not, you might want to check it out (I still have yet to get to it).
For me, the Ender series went downhill in a fairly linear progression. I have to admit that I didn't read the fourth because the end of Xenocide was a big letdown for me (I'm still indignant that Card solved the unresolvable dilemmas he had created by having our heros, in effect, wish their troubles away!). But I'm psyched to try PastWatch since you've put it ahead of the classic Ender's Game.
I think it's terrific that you are keeping this list up-to-date!
I have often thought of rewatching Grosse Pointe Blank, and I'm glad to hear it holds up under multiple viewings. I will definitely have to see it again. You should check out Zero Effect with Bill Pullman.
How embarrassing! Of all the books on this list, the only one I've read is Fried Green Tomatos at the Whistle Stop Cafe. This is probably because I read way too many male authors. But of the books by female authors that I've read, The Bone People by Keri Hulme stands out, and you might want to give it a try. Also, I really enjoyed The Bean Trees and Animal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver, and think you might too.
Yeah, I saw The Wall at a Halloween party when I was like 8 years old, and I'm still not over it.
You caught me on the Bruce Willis blonde thing.
Actually, I'm thinking about scrapping the "guilty pleasures" list entirely and moving these movies off to less apologetic lists.
But I probably won't. Some movies I feel guilty about because they are socially unredeeming (most gun movies, for example), some because they are just plain bad, and some because they are all flash-and-candy, no substance.
For me, The 5th Element was the latter. Mostly because of the thin plot, one-dimensional characters, and the fact that the threat to the earth is just a big ball of evil. But I loved every minute of it.
Which of course raises the issue: "why feel guilty about a movie that is just plain fun? aren't they supposed to be fun?" Not gonna touch that one. :) Maybe on the next round of comments.