Six favourite films (Movies)

[MN Dave]

I think this film a masterpiece, but everyone else here hates the son of a bitch, so I'm in the minority around these parts to argue for its merits. 

I haven't seen it yet but would like to.

[Hector]

Another siX:

'Hiroshima mon Amou,'

'Last Year in Marienbad,'

'Blow Up,'

'Charge of the Light Brigade,'

'Missouri Breaks,'

'Rosemary's Baby,' - the little devil

[karlhenning]

Christensen - and although he admittedly did have a few good moments in Episode III, in my opinion - generally just stood in for the role he was given, and dictated, by Lucas. Much like Mark Hamill, if you ask me.

Why, I'd dispute that dismissal of Mark Hamill's acting skills strenuously, if I could only think of any acting that Hamill has done apart from the rule of Luke Starkiller Skywalker.

Or, more accurately, if I could only think of any acting that Hamill has done, full stop 

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

Why, I'd dispute that dismissal of Mark Hamill's acting skills strenuously, if I could only think of any acting that Hamill has done apart from the rule of Luke Starkiller Skywalker.

Or, more accurately, if I could only think of any acting that Hamill has done, full stop 

You are right, though, Karl - Mark Hamill seems to be the quintessential one-role actor.

[Kullervo]

Even Hayden "This is my EVIL face" Christensen was in a few.

[DavidRoss]

Why, I'd dispute that dismissal of Mark Hamill's acting skills strenuously, if I could only think of any acting that Hamill has done apart from the rule of Luke Starkiller Skywalker.

Or, more accurately, if I could only think of any acting that Hamill has done, full stop 

To me, Hamill was believable.  Christensen was not, but then nothing was in those dreadful "prequels."  Other than Star Wars, he's best known for the role of Mozart in Amadeus on Broadway.

[MN Dave]

Hamill did well as the voice of the Joker in the Batman animated series.

[karlhenning]

For good or ill, Cesar Romero will always "be" The Joker for me 

[MN Dave]

For good or ill, Cesar Romero will always "be" The Joker for me 

Ill. 

[Haffner]

For good or ill, Cesar Romero will always "be" The Joker for me 

He really was great. But I love the Nicholson also. I guess mostly just because I love Jack (both the actor and the Shining character; deliciously dess-PIC-able!).

[MN Dave]

He really was great. But I love the Nicholson also. I guess mostly just because I love Jack (both the actor and the Shining character; deliciously dess-PIC-able!).

Willem Defoe (sp?) would have been the ultimate Joker--he has the face for it, but they made him the Green Goblin instead. Go figure.

[karlhenning]

Well, I haven't really thought about the old Adam West series for decades;  but I think it has the great virtue of not taking itself over-seriously.

[MN Dave]

Well, I haven't really thought about the old Adam West series for decades;  but I think it has the great virtue of not taking itself over-seriously.

It definitely depends on your association to the Batman. Heh.

[Shrunk]

Why, I'd dispute that dismissal of Mark Hamill's acting skills strenuously, if I could only think of any acting that Hamill has done apart from the rule of Luke Starkiller Skywalker.

Or, more accurately, if I could only think of any acting that Hamill has done, full stop 

I haven't seen any of the "first" three (last three released) of the Star Wars series.  But there is something I've wondered about:  If someone has never seen any of the films, how is one supposed to watch them?  In what order?

If you watch them chronologically (in order of the plot, not of release date), then you lose the shocker ending of learning Darth Vader's identity in "Return of the Jedi".  But my understanding is that the ending to "Revenge of the Sith" is a real downer, and it would also not be a satisfying experience to watch them in order of release (starting with "A New Hope.")  It seems the only logical way to watch them is start with episodes IV -VI, forget about it for 16 years, then watch Episodes I- III. 

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

I haven't seen any of the "first" three (last three released) of the Star Wars series.  But there is something I've wondered about:  If someone has never seen any of the films, how is one supposed to watch them?  In what order?

Good question. If you watch IV-VI first, Darth Vader's identity holds the interest the most. If you watch chronologically, the same trilogy will have as its main focus when and how will Luke and Leia find out who they are, and what does Darth Vader do with their re-appearance in his life?

A pity I can't do the experiment. But just wait for a new generation...

[Renfield]

Well, I'd say the best order is IV-VI, then I-III. The ending of "Revenge" is far from a downer for me: it's a wrap-up.

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

Well, I'd say the best order is IV-VI, then I-III. The ending of "Revenge" is far from a downer for me: it's a wrap-up.

I agree about your order. I found the ending of 'Revenge' very strong. Everything has been put into place for IV to begin... If Lucas had made the films in chronological order the accents would have been subtly different in the second trilogy.

[Renfield]

If Lucas had made the films in chronological order the accents would have been subtly different in the second trilogy.

Exactly. I fully agree.

[Bogey]

Let's try a new angle.  What were your six favorite films before you turned 16?

Not in any particular order:

1. The Ten Commandments
2. Force Ten from Navarone
3. The Planet of the Apes
4. The Outlaw Josey Wales
5. Dirty Harry
6. Rocky I

[Haffner]

 What were your six favorite films before you turned 16?

Not in any particular order:

1. Dawn of the Dead
2. The Exorcist
3. The Omen
4. The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing
5. Apocalypse Now
6. Rocky I

The others on Bill's list would have easily fit on my own extended version. Throw in Empire Strikes Back and Death Wish 1 and 2 while yer at it.