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We have all seen these lists a hundred times before, so how is this one different? On this list, there will be no arbitrary picking of titles we just happen to like. Each film you recommend for this list must have a valid reason to be recommended. And because of the fact, that with this group Star Wars will inevitably be the #1 film of all time. It must be excluded from this list. The rules are:


--The film must be shown to have had a significant impact on how films are made today.
--On today's culture.
--Or on the political system of the day in which it was made.
--You must have actually seen the film you are recommending in its entirity.
--A film does not necessarily have to be a theatrical release. Straight to video, and made for TV films are allowed.
--Films and their sequels will be considered as one film if they do not have independent story lines.
--Films may be considered for top 5, top 10, top 20, top 50, and top 100.
--All nominations must contain title, year of release, and a brief description of why they should be included on this list.
--All entries will be considered for the placement on list by a panel of trusted judges.

Excellent idea! Okay forum, get going on this! This will be super fun!

Imma go think of some now...

Top 100 Films Of All Time
by Dorkboy Yesterday at 1:50 pm

We have all seen these lists a hundred times before, so how is this one different? On this list, there will be no arbitrary picking of titles we just happen to like. Each film you recommend for this list must have a valid reason to be recommended. And because of the fact, that with this group Star Wars will inevitably be the #1 film of all time. It must be excluded from this list. The rules are:


--The film must be shown to have had a significant impact on how films are made today.
--On today's culture.
--Or on the political system of the day in which it was made.
--You must have actually seen the film you are recommending in its entirity.
--A film does not necessarily does not have to be a theatrical release, straight to video, and made for TV films are allowed.
--Films and their sequels will be considered as one film if they do not have independent story lines.
--Films may be considered for top 5, top 10, top 20, top 50, and top 100.
--All nominations must contain title, year of release, and a brief description of why they should be included on this list.
--All entries will be considered for the placement on list by a panel of trusted judges.

you can post you're recommendations here or on the original post I'm going to post on both


O.k. this list is going to be edited and updated continuously so check it often


The first fill I’m going to nominate is “Dark Passage” (1947) Humphrey Bogart is an escaped convict wrongly convicted of killing his wife I know real original right? Well it was this was one of the first films to my knowledge made about the justice system failing to do its job. That is only part of the reason why I’m nominating this film the reasons are the it is the earliest film I know of where not only are the courts wrong only Bogart’s character ever really finds out who killed his wife. Finally the reason most people who know the film love it is that for the first hour of the film despite the fact that Bogart is in every seen you don’t see his face until the bandages from his plastic surgery comes off. Those fact and that it’s just a fun movie to watch lead me to recommend this fill for the top 20.

O.k. this list is going to be edited and updated continuously so check it often

Dark Passage nominated for top 20

The first fill I’m going to nominate is “Dark Passage” (1947) Humphrey Bogart is an escaped convict wrongly convicted of killing his wife I know real original right? Well it was this was one of the first films to my knowledge made about the justice system failing to do its job. That is only part of the reason why I’m nominating this film the reasons are the it is the earliest film I know of where not only are the courts wrong only Bogart’s character ever really finds out who killed his wife. Finally the reason most people who know the film love it is that for the first hour of the film despite the fact that Bogart is in every seen you don’t see his face until the bandages from his plastic surgery comes off. Those fact and that it’s just a fun movie to watch lead me to recommend this fill for the top 20.

Dark Crystal nominated for top 50

“Dark Crystal” (1982) was the only film (unfortunately) that Jim Henson made using only Muppets it showed that you could use them not only for an entire cast but you could tell a very serious storyline in which Characters actually died. I also believe that it was main stream America’s first glimpse at an anime style of story telling.

Labyrinth nominated for top 20

I am nominating “Labyrinth” (1986) for a spot on the top 20 this film was the second attempt to create a storyline not intended for small children unlike the other Jim Henson films. Also it took the idea that it was possible to tell a believable story while incorporating human actors with Muppeteers to a more serious place than we had seen it before. The final reasons are the soundtrack was amazing as well as the fact that we find out that David Bowie can act.

And the nomination goes to......

"Spaceballs"!!!! (1987) Mel Brooks - why you ask? Because it is the most hilarious movie off all time!!!!! Not only that people admire Mel Brooks for not only his mind set, his ideas, and films, but he is also a character in most of his films. Mel Brooks plays President Scroob who sends Dark Helmet out to steal the air supply from Planet Druidia, but the only hero to save them all is Lonestar with his mog Barf, and of course the spoiled Princess Vespa. Who wouldn't be influenced by him??!!!!! It should definitely be #1 on the list of the top 5!!!

May the schwartz be with you!!!!!!!

I second the nomination for The Labyrinth, especially for its involvement in the advancement of special effects.

I also nominate A Clockwork Orange (1971). Not only is it bizarre, disorienting, and widely considered ahead of its time, but it was the predecessor to modern psychological thrillers. It has inspired musicians, from David Bowie to Rob Zombie. References show up in TV and other films, from "LOST" to Nickelodeon's "Doug" to "Reservoir Dogs." There are even Korova Milk Bars in various locations. An excellent film, and it has had a significant impact on modern culture.

"Young Frankenstein" (1974) directed by Mel Brooks - Actor Gene Wilder plays the role of a neurosurgeon named Frederick who comes across his grandfather's experiments on trying to create Frankenstein. He has accomplished this great experiment, but it becomes a disaster. Frankenstein, played by Peter Broyle, was created with an abnormal brain because of Igor's mistake. A hilarious film that is nominated for the Top 25 because of it's huge financial success!

Frau Blucher -iiiiihhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-

"The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" (released to the United State in 1967)- This spaghetti western film was first filmed and released in Italian in 1966, which caught on so much that it was then released in many other languages of many countries! See chart below. I nominate it to the top 25 because of its release in many parts of the world and because it is a movie that will be seen for many years to come.

International release dates
Country Date
Italy December 15, 1966
United States December 23, 1967
Germany December 29, 1967
Japan December 30, 1967
Finland February 2, 1968
France March 8, 1968
Denmark April 8, 1968
Sweden April 10, 1968
China June 13, 1968
United Kingdom August 22, 1968
Pakistan July 21, 1974
Philippines August 7, 1977
Norway October 8, 1982 (Initially banned and was released 15 years later, what an interesting fact.)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good,_the_Bad_and_the_Ugly


BLONDIE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another nomination, and more to come when I get home from work.

Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) is a classic. The film has a practically all-star cast, was based on a novella by one of the best American writers of the 20th century, and it continues to be cherished as one of the best films of all time. When I think of the movie, I think of Holly Golightly's elegant disregard for anything normal. I think of that poor cat being tossed out into the rain. I think of glamorous fashion and fun. It continues to have an impact on modern culture. Just look around. "Tiffany blue" is one of the most popular colors. Women everywhere have "Breakfast at Tiffany's" themed weddings. Everyone wants to emulate Audrey Hepburn's style from the movie. Tons of musicians are influenced by the movie, from Relient K to Dir en Grey.. and let's not forget Deep Blue Something's annoyingly catchy song from 1995.

Enduring, classic, elegant, fun. Definitely one of the best.

I don't even need a synopsis for this. Seriously... Monty Python And The Holy Grail. Easy top ten.

Two more quick nominations and more to come.

The Jazz Singer (1927). Notable for two reasons: The first "talkie." The first musical on film.
Not only is it a great movie that is fun and full of jazz-age jive, but it was a pioneer film--truly unique--in that is was the first film to successfully use a full vocal track, and it also happened to be a swingin' musical. A great story about a Jewish guy who just wants to play music and win his father back. Wonderful. "Wait a minute, you ain't heard nothing yet!"

Metropolis (1927). I cannot say enough about this film. A silent sci-fi masterpiece. Beautiful sets, attention to detail, and moving performances make this movie one of the greatest. It is also director Fritz Lang's crowning achievement. Overall, this film is beautiful and disturbing, and it has impacted pop culture largely due to its visual designs (see: Blade Runner, Tim Burton's Batman). In addition to movies, comic book artists and writers have based some elements on the movie (see: Superman, All-Star Squadron, LXG). It has also spawned a musical version and an anime version. What more is there to say?

War of the Worlds (1953) - It is a classic black and white movie based on the novel by H.G. Wells. This film has been nominated four times and has won two of them. One of them was an Oscar for special effects!!!!! War of the Worlds has been remade to fit the modern culture with the 2005 release featuring Tom Cruise. That was a good movie, but does not even compare to the original. The original release was funny, serious, and more thrilling. A great choice for its time! My decision on where it should be nominated at is a tough one. I say probably the Top 25. It could go higher.

Academy Awards, USA
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
1954 Won Oscar Best Effects, Special Effects

Nominated Oscar Best Film Editing
Everett Douglas

Best Sound, Recording
Loren L. Ryder (Paramount Sound Department)

Hugo Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
1953 Won Hugo Best Dramatic Presentation

Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
1954 Won Golden Reel Award Best Sound Editing - Feature Film
unknown


*Minister holds the Bible in Hand* "I come in peace!" "Ahh!" *UFO zaps him*

How is it you all have gotten this far & have not nomintated the Indiana Jones trillogy?! I'm not putting all the info up here becase, frankly, it's a cultural icon (reason #1 for my nomination). A small budget, a short filming schedule, a script modeled after the early B movie serials (reason #2) & now, who in the world can see a fedora & a bull whip & not start singing the theme song (reason #3).

It made Harrison Ford the action hero role model he is today & changed the face of the action adventure movie in general.

I'm not putting the fourth movie on here because, although I loved it, I dpn't think it quite held up to the originals.

I disagree on the fourth film I thought it was a perfect ending to the series. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was a fifty’s B movie just like the others were 30's B movies. That is what made them great they were filmed to be based the B movies of the day in age they were set in. But as for why the trilogy wasn't mentioned you just beat me to it.

Dorkboy wrote:I disagree on the fourth film I thought it was a perfect ending to the series. Indian Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was a fifty’s B movie just like the others were 30's B movies. That is what made them great they were filmed to be based the B movies of the day in age they were set in. But as for why the trilogy wasn't mentioned you just beat me to it.

I don't disagree that the fourth film was a perfect way to "end" the series (there's debate as to wether or not the series is over). On the contrary, I loved the 1950's B-movie tie ins & the whole alien/alternative dimention thing. BUT, I still think the first three stand alone & seem more cohesive as a unit. That's why I didn't nominate it.