Favorite Classic Films? 1977-present

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Star Wars, Star Trek, and Aliens franchise were one of the best classics I've ever seen.

I don't like Predator (both 1st and 2nd), but I enjoyed the AVP film in 2004.

I'd even say that Pearl Harbor (2001) was my favorite classic despite it coming out 11 years ago, and even the Planets of the Apes remake (rise was better)

Back to the Future trilogy is the best too, but just because of the story and how the actors perform in the film.

You chose 1977 specifically because of Star Wars? But I wanted to choose The Godfather (1972)!

Actually, I think Toy Story 3 is the best film ever made. Nothing will ever surpass it.

Beetle juice and Mars attacks, also Akira

I think The Room might be the best movie I've ever seen. I don't know if I mean that genuinely or ironically, but I mean it.

Here's an idea. I'll type in each of the years from 1977 to 2011 and put in one film next to them which I consider my favourite from each year. There may be some blanks

1977-Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope
1978-Superman
1979-?
1980-Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
1981-Raiders of the Lost Ark
1982-Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan
1983-Star Wars Episode VI Return of the Jedi
1984-The Terminator
1985-Back to the Future
1986-Star Trek IV The Voyage Home
1987-Robocop
1988-Die Hard
1989-Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
1990-Die Hard 2
1991-Terminator 2 Judgement Day
1992-Aladdin
1993-Jurassic Park
1994-The Shawshank Redemption
1995-Toy Story
1996-Star Trek First Contact
1997-?
1998-Saving Private Ryan
1999-Toy Story 2
2000-X-Men
2001-The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring
2002-The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers
2003-The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King
2004-The Incredibles
2005-Batman Begins
2006-?
2007-Hot Fuzz
2008-The Dark Knight
2009-Avatar
2010-Toy Story 3
2011-Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Though they may not be "classic" material, my favorite movies of all time are:

Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Sweeney Todd (2007)
Edward Scissorhands (1990) (the year I was born!)

Here are some movies I enjoy, yet not really enough to include on a list of favorites:

Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)
Hellraiser (1987)
Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988)
Naked Lunch (1991)

Honorable mentions go to the original Willy Wonka movie and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, both of which I enjoy very much but can't technically include on this list because they came out earlier than 1977 (1972 and 1975, respectively).

I don't think i classify things like that. I like a lot of movies but the most i could say about them is i like them and not much more. Hmm, i dont think im committed enough to have a favorite. Maybe ive yet to watch it.


I'd prob do quite well at putting everyone elses favorites down though. I mean, pearl harbor OP? Are you kidding me, that's utter cheese.

I'll use tb86's method. By the way...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19XX_in_film

You can use that link to type in a date and see a list of films from that year.

1977 - The American Friend
1978 - Halloween
1979 - Alien
1980 - The Blues Brothers
1981 - Escape from New York
1982 - TIE: Blade Runner, The Thing
1983 - Scarface
1984 - The Terminator
1985 - Back to the Future
1986 - Manhunter
1987 - RoboCop
1988 - Die Hard
1989 - Batman
1990 - Miller's Crossing
1991 - Terminator 2: Judgment Day
1992 - Bad Lieutenant
1993 - Carlito's Way
1994 - Leon (aka The Professional)
1995 - Heat
1996 - Trainspotting
1997 - Open Your Eyes
1998 - Run Lola Run
1999 - Fight Club
2000 - Gladiator
2001 - The Pledge
2002 - TIE: Infernal Affairs, The Pianist
2003 - Bad Santa
2004 - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2005 - TIE: Capote, Stay
2006 - Children of Men
2007 - Sunshine
2008 - Iron Man
2009 - TIE: District 9, Watchmen
2010 - Toy Story 3
2011 - Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Let's go with the same format:

1977 - Smokey and the Bandit
1978 - Animal House
1979 - (tie)Alien & Apocalypse Now
1980 - Airplane!
1981 - Time Bandits
1982 - Fast Times at Ridgemont High
1983 - National Lampoon's Vacation
1984 - A Nightmare on Elm Street
1985 - Brazil
1986 - Aliens
1987 - Hellraiser
1988 - Akira
1989 - Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
1990 - La Femme Nikita
1991 - Terminator 2: Judgment Day
1992 - Reservoir Dogs
1993 - Jurassic Park
1994 - Pulp Fiction
1995 - Ghost in the Shell
1996 - Independence Day
1997 - Princess Mononoke
1998 - Buffalo ’66
1999 - The Matrix
2000 - O Brother, Where Art Thou?
2001 - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2002 - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2003 - (tie)The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King & Bad santa
2004 - The Chronicles of Riddick
2005 - Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
2006 - Pan's Labyrinth
2007 - Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters
2008 - WALL-E
2009 - District 9
2010 - (nothing, didn't see most 2010 films, nothing looked good enough to see)
2011 - (nothing, didn't see most 2011 films, nothing looked good enough to see)

I really enjoyed Planes, Trains, and Automobiles; perhaps because I love to travel myself and enjoyed seeing the situations the main characters found themselves in. I can see a little of myself in both characters, the aloofness of Niel Page and his uncomfort with being forced into close proximity with the stranger. In Del Griffith's loneliness and life as the outsider. The poignant ending also balances out the comedic aspects making the movie more rounded. I drive by the Braidwood Inn every time I drive to my parents house, the first motel where they are forced to share a motel room in the opening of the movie. It is right off Interstate 55 in Braidwood Illinois.

Agree with Star Wars although I HATE what George Lucas is doing to it, adding CGI scenes decades later. Star Wars as it was originally released is a part of history and Lucas should leave it alone. I am still waiting for the original theatrical version to come out on Blue Ray before I fork over $$$ to buy it. Lucas' alterations and the dismal "prequels" lowered my opinion of him as a filmmaker.

1977: Star Wars
1978: Superman
1979: The Muppet Movie
1980: Blues Brothers
1981: Raiders Of The Lost Ark
1982: E.T.
1983: Scarface
1984: tie between Karate Kid & Ghostbusters
1985: Back To The Future
1986: The Great Mouse Detective
1987: The Princess Bride
1988: tie between Die Hard & Bull Durham
1989: Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade
1990: Goodfellas
1991: The Silence Of The Lambs
1992: Reservoir Dogs
1993: Groundhog Day
1994: Pulp Fiction
1995: Apollo 13
1996: Star Trek First Contact
1997: Men In Black
1998: Out Of Sight
1999: The Matrix
2000: Memento
2001: Spirited Away
2002: X-Men 2
2003: tie between LOTR & Lost In Translation
2004: Kill Bill Vol. 2
2005: Batman Begins
2006: The Lives Of Others
2007: Hot Fuzz
2008: The Dark Knight
2009: Up
2010: The King's Speech
2011: tie between The Artist & Hugo

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