The whole list isn't exactly in order. I got it into the best shape that i could and keep in mind these choices change all the time in the time that i was coming up with this list it was the best that came to mind as influences and they all have their reasons. If you want to know the particular reasons why i picked a certain movie. ask or comment
40. BETTY BLUE (Dir. Jean-Jacques Beineix) French/Drama; 1986
39. RUSHMORE (Dir. Wes Anderson) Comedy; 1998
38. DEAD ALIVE (Dir. Peter Jackson) Horror; 1992
37. TAXI DRIVER(Dir. Martin Scorsese) Drama; 1976
36. OPEN YOUR EYES (Dir. Alejandro Amenabar) Spain/Thriller; 1997
35. RED, WHITE AND BLUE (Dir. Simon Rumley) Drama; 2011
34. SHALLOW GRAVE (Dir. Danny Boyle) Drama; 1994
33. A CHRISTMAS STORY (Dir. Bob Clark) Children's; 1983
32. LOVELY AND AMAZING (Dir. Nicole Holfcener) Comedy; 2001
31. IN THE COMPANY OF MEN (Dir. Neil Labute) Comedy; 1997
30. RESEVOIR DOGS (Dir. Quentin Tarantino) Thriller; 1992
29. RISKY BUSINESS (Dir. Paul Brickman) Comedy; 1983
28. FUNNY GAMES(Dir. Michale Haneke) German/Thriller; 1997 NOT THE REMAKE
27. HIS GIRL FRIDAY(Dir. Howard Hawks) Comedy; 1940
26. NIGHT ON EARTH (Dir. Jim Jaramusch) Comedy; 1991
25. DO THE RIGHT THING (Dir. Spike Lee) Drama; 1989
24. ROSEMARY’S BABY (Dir. Roman Polanski) Horror; 1968
23. NETWORK (Dir. Sidney Lumet) Drama; 1976
22. EVIL DEAD 2 (Dir. Sam Raimi) Horror; 1987
21. TAKE THE MONEY & RUN (Dir. Woody Allen) Comedy; 1969
Am I the only guy on earth who just doesn't get the appeal of "His Girl Friday"? Okay, a bit of witty banter is fine, but I"ve enjoyed it more in other movies.
ReplyDeleteit's the witty banter. Also the speed in which they talk and the speed that everything happens in. the physical comedy also. Ialso love the two stars so charming.
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