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My favourite movies My 30 favourite movies of all time. I think you should see them if you haven't already, in fact, they should be seen by everyone at least once, because really, they are not only extremely educational, you just haven't lived your life right if you didn't see these yet! ALSO CHECK XIBO'S FAVS (I mostly agree with his taste) For now here's My Kino Top 30 Grosse Pointe Blank 1997, directed by George Armitage Cast: John Cusack, Minnie Driver, Dan Aykroyd, Jeremy Piven, Joan Cusack (John's sister, yes), Alan Arkin, Steve Pink Screenplay: John Cusack(!), D.V. DeVincentis, Tom Jankiewicz, Steve Pink Pretty much a movie of MY generation. read the script here I'm only 3 months older than John (Cusack) so I was not surprised. Donny Darko The Insider 1999: Michael Mann, Eric Roth great in it: Russell Crowe, Al Pacino, Christopher Plummer, the whole lot actually. Stunning tense worrying reality-based material, concerning us all these days. Wish I could see a movie like this everyday! American Beauty 1999: Sam Mendes, Alan Ball, Conrad Hall perfect in it: Kevin Spacey, Wes Bentley, Thora Birch, Mena Suvari, the whole lot actually. This one deserves a Millennial award. I've never seen so much well observed dialog put in one movie. This one makes you think. Wish I could see a movie like this everyday! After Hours 1985: Martin Scorsese great in it: Griffin Dunne, Rosanna Arquette, everybody else, this one should actually be seen as better example of a movie like Magnolia The Usual Suspects 1995: Bryan Singer, Christopher McQuarrie great in it: Kevin Spacey, Stephen Baldwin Boxing Helena 1993: Jennifer Chambers Lynch great in it: Sherilyn Fenn, Julian Sands, Bill Paxton, everybody else the original score by Graem Revell is awsome Escape from Alcatraz 1978: great in it: Clint Eastwood and everybody else for that matter, timeless suspense! Must have seen it about 20 times already, and still see new things in it. Heat 1996: Michael Mann great in it: Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Al Pacino, Michael Cheritto and everybody else for that matter. Payback 1999: Richard Stark and Brian Helgeland perfect casting job! Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, Deborah Unger, Lucy Alexis Liu, Kris Kristofferson, David Paymer, William Devane, Bill Duke The Couch Trip 1988: Michael Ritchie great in it: Dan Aykroyd, Walter Matthau, Charles Grodin, Donna Dixon and the many great cameo's. Whoever casted this movie deserves an award for it. Welcome to the Dolhouse 1995: Todd Solondz great in it: Heather Matarazzo, Matthew Faber, Eric Mabius and all the rest Out of bounds 1986: Tony Kayden, Richard Tuggle great in it: Jennifer Wright, Anthony Michael Hall, everybody else One of those movies that radiates warmth - I have a weakness for those summery stories, great sleazy acting by Jennifer, very cool responses by Hall. The best answering device message I've ever heard being used in a movie. Can't Buy Me Love 1987: written by Michael Swerdlick, directed by Steve Rash great in it: Amanda Peterson, Patrick Dempsey One of the funniest serious high-school movies ever, great natural acting, nice character exaggerations, awsome casting job! Again, one of those movies that radiates warmth - I have a weakness for those summery stories of love. 12 Monkeys 1995: Terry Gilliam, David Peoples amazing food for thought, great in it: Brucey, Madeleine Stowe, Brad. Fascinating scenery, stunning cinematography. The Deal Of The Century 1983: William Friedkin great in it: Chevy Chase, Gregory Hines, everybody else, this one should be seen because of the deep comedy and ironic but natural and very experienced fun performances Bottle Rocket 1996: Wes Anderson, Owen C. Wilson great in it: Inez, Owen C. Wilson, Luke Wilson, James Caan, and the rest The Chase 1994: Adam Rifkin great in it: Kristy Swanson, Charlie Sheen, Henry Rollins, Ray Wise Trust 1990: Hal Hartley great in it: Martin Donovan, everybody else, I couldn't really decide what movie by Hartley I like most. Desire is also recommendable, especially the dialog in it. Heavy Metal 1981: Gerald Potterton, Ivan Reitman great music (not the metal in particular) and sheer art in animation (you won't believe it's from 1981!) Stealing Beauty 1995: Bernardo Bertolucci great in it: Liv, Donald McCann, Jeremy Irons etc. Once again, a movie so beautifully done, one shouldn't miss it. Next to "The Hot Spot" this is a must-see for every photography enthusiast. All of the above are available on video/dvd now, so go out and get them or watch out for them on TV. You must NOT miss these! By the way, if anything I see comes along that beats one of these, I'll replace one of course, so, this chart is never final... Also do check the Movieweb with links to most studios sites.. Or go to the Movie Database These Voices Are Mine d a m m i t This is my all-time-favourite-VOICES list. If I was a blind person, I'd be glad to hear these, they would not be capable of annoying me... Here they are, in order of fondness... (list is a-changin' every now and then) James "Jimi" Tunnell Hope Sandoval (the coolest - lead in Mazzy Star) Nancy Rutten (knew she'd be big ever since I.. well.. ever since) India (diggin' into my core) Ann Wilson (Heartbreakin!) Linda Ronstadt (people say we're related, but I was not aware of that) Donna DeLory M.L.V. Ciccone the female lead singer of the Real McCoy (still in love with this voice) Tina B. (Arthur Baker's wife) Maria Vidal (mostly known for her backing vocals, but also made some cool solo-records) Eileen Flores Dar Williams Marianne Rosenberg Alexia Jeanette Christensen (original voice of E-Rotic) Sherilyn Fenn (underestimates her vocal talents!) Agnetha Fältskog Lisette Melendez the female lead singer of N-Trance (like, did you ever hear her sing Set You Free live?) Nancy Wilson (Heart-aching) Sarah McLachlan