12 Favorite Films of All Time
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- DirectorStanley KubrickStarsMatthew ModineR. Lee ErmeyVincent D'OnofrioA pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.A shockingly realistic depiction of the dehumanization of the men fighting for our country, specifically the marines, during the Vietnam war, Stanley Kubrick's unique approach to the war film genre provides a new perspective on the Vietnam war. With Stanley Kubrick in the directors chair and the extreme acting chops demonstrated by R. Lee Ermey as Gny. Sgt. Hartman, this a film that has stood the test of time and will live on for generations to come.
- DirectorDamien ChazelleStarsMiles TellerJ.K. SimmonsMelissa BenoistA promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential.More of a contemporary piece, this music drama tells the all too familiar story of an aspiring musician with the simple dream of making it big. However, what separates this feature from others like it is J.K. Simmons's performance as the perfectionist college music instructor Terence Fletcher who's been known to push his students to the breaking point. Adapted from a 2013 short film of the same name, Whiplash is a film that I feel will one day be more well known for the cinematic marvel it is and is an instant classic.
- DirectorJudd ApatowStarsSeth RogenKatherine HeiglPaul RuddFor fun-loving party animal Ben Stone, the last thing he ever expected was for his one-night stand to show up on his doorstep eight weeks later to tell him she's pregnant with his child.Seth Rogen stars in this romantic comedy drama about a one night stand that ends up with an accidental pregnancy. Seth Rogen delivers his best performance in any film he's done yet showing he can do both dramatic and comedic performances. Paul Rudd also delivers his best performance to date as Pete. The arc of Ben (Seth Rogen) and Allison's (Katherine Heigl) relationship will almost make you forget they only met 8 weeks ago. The best Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen film to date, this movie is a true masterpiece of modern comedy.
- DirectorJacob EstesStarsRory CulkinRyan KelleyScott MechlowiczWhen a teen is bullied, his brother and friends lure the bully into the woods to seek revenge.A pre-Drake and Josh Josh Peck is the star of this coming of age teen drama about a group of teens that accidently murder bully George (played by Josh Peck) and decide rather than confessing, to hide his body. This film takes us through the internal workings of these teens minds and really draws the viewer into the minds of accidental killers. Also starring Rory Culkin, this is not only the most invested movie experience you will have but it's also one of the most intense
- DirectorKevin SmithStarsSeth RogenElizabeth BanksCraig RobinsonLifelong platonic friends Zack and Miri look to solve their respective cash-flow problems by making an adult film together. As the cameras roll, however, the duo begin to sense that they may have more feelings for each other than they previously thought.Starring Seth Rogen as Zack and Elizabeth Banks as Miri, this Kevin Smith directed movie tells the insanely hilarious story of two life long friends who find themselves unable to pay their bills causing them to turn to the porn industry. Though the plot is somewhat predictable, Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks's chemistry and comedic acting skills will have you laughing the whole time. Adding the chemistry in with the extremely funny delivery of Jason Mewes and Craig Robinson this is a film of true comedic genius. Let us *beep*!
- DirectorBobby FarrellyPeter FarrellyStarsJack BlackGwyneth PaltrowJason AlexanderA shallow man falls in love with a 300-pound woman because of her inner beauty.This is a highly underrated romantic comedy drama, Shallow Hal tells the story of Hal (played by Jack Black), a man who seemingly only values women for their looks, falls in love with the obese, conventionally "ugly" Rosemary (Gwyneth Paltrow). However little does he know, he has been hypnotized to see her a thin, beautiful woman to teach him to not be a shallow man any longer.
- DirectorSam Taylor-JohnsonStarsAaron Taylor-JohnsonKristin Scott ThomasAnne-Marie DuffA chronicle of John Lennon's first years, focused mainly in his adolescence and his relationship with his stern aunt Mimi, who raised him, and his absentee mother Julia, who re-entered his life at a crucial moment in his young life.A biopic drama about the early life of Beatle John Lennon, this film provides a detailed and historically accurate telling of how John Lennon's career came to be. Playing out much like a coming of age teen film, this picture won Aaron Taylor-Johnson an Empire Award for his portrayal of the teenaged Beatle.
- DirectorKevin SmithStarsBrian O'HalloranJeff AndersonMarilyn GhigliottiA day in the lives of two convenience clerks named Dante and Randal as they annoy customers, discuss movies, and play hockey on the store roof.This low brow independent comedy tells the story of Dante, a 22 year old convince store clerk who is called in on his day off to work, the film follows Dante as he encounters drug dealers outside the store (the now famous Jay and Silent Bob duo), closing the store to attend a wake and finding a dead man in the bathroom, this film is an extremely funny look at convince store workers and is also the film that began director Kevin Smith's career.
- DirectorPaul Thomas AndersonStarsMark WahlbergJulianne MooreBurt ReynoldsBack when sex was safe, pleasure was a business and business was booming, an idealistic porn producer aspires to elevate his craft to an art when he discovers a hot young talent.Mark Wahlberg stars as Dirk Diggler in this drama about a young man from California as he enters the business of pornography. This critically acclaimed movie draws you in from the very beginning and gives the best performance from Wahlberg to date and remains one of Paul Thomas Anderson's best films, earning him an Oscar nod.
- DirectorWoody AllenStarsWoody AllenDiane KeatonTony RobertsAlvy Singer, a divorced Jewish comedian, reflects on his relationship with ex-lover Annie Hall, an aspiring nightclub singer, which ended abruptly just like his previous marriages.This romantic comedy stars Woody Allen as a neurotic comedian who reflects on how he came to fall in love with Diane Keaton's character, the titular Annie Hall and what went wrong. A film that won 5 oscars including a best director for Allen along with a best picture award, this film rightfully deserves it with Woody Allen's typical neurotic character type and witty dialogue.
- DirectorFrancis Ford CoppolaStarsMarlon BrandoAl PacinoJames CaanThe aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.This academy award winning crime drama follows the fictional Corleon crime family between the years 1945 and 1955 showing Michael Corleon's transformation of a mere family outsider into a tough no-nonsense Mafia boss. Based on the critically acclaimed book of the same name by Mario Puzo, this crime drama deserves all the praise it gets and is truly a unique film and viewing experience
- DirectorPaul WeitzChris WeitzStarsJason BiggsChris KleinThomas Ian NicholasFour teenage boys enter a pact to lose their virginity by prom night.Jason Biggs stars in this sex comedy/coming of age feature about a group of highschool senior's quest to lose their virginity before their senior prom night, this extremely funny teen film shows the ups and downs of teenage relationships and the all too familiar teenage obsession with sex.