Jayrod
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But why a spoon, cousin?
Because it will hurt, you idiot!!
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The 100 Greatest movies of the 80s #1 Aliens (6 Viewers)
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Because it will hurt, you idiot!!
timschochet
Footballguy
Rickman also played Rasputin in a TV movie and I thought he was the best Rasputin I’ve seen (not that there have been all that many.)
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Not Tom Baker?
krista4
Footballguy
I mentioned this one in the middle-aged dummy thread the other day, but “Truly, Madly, Deeply” is woefully underrated and he’s fantastic in it.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Rickman is really one of the few things in the Harry Potter films that I consistently liked.
timschochet
Footballguy
4. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Directed by: Irvin Kershner
Starring: Mark Hamil, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, and the voices of Frank Oz, Anthony Daniels, and James Earl Jones
Synopsis: Darth Vader seeks to confront Luke Skywalker and bring him to the dark side of the Force.
No…try not. Do or do not. There is no try. -Frank Oz as Yoda
This is the quintessential Star Wars movie, the best of them by far, probably the most iconic film on this list. Among the many innovative elements of this movie is that it ends in a cliffhanger; that’s been done since to a certain degree but in 1980 it was completely new for a full length motion picture. In fact I remember clearly that a couple of my dorky friends (we were all dorks who waited hours in line to see this within a day of its premier) were angered by this. I thought then and still do now that it was terrific.
The movie also fleshes out the main characters and makes them more three dimensional than the original, especially Hans Solo and Leia. It is dated, it is a bit silly at times, but still spectacular.
Directed by: Irvin Kershner
Starring: Mark Hamil, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, and the voices of Frank Oz, Anthony Daniels, and James Earl Jones
Synopsis: Darth Vader seeks to confront Luke Skywalker and bring him to the dark side of the Force.
No…try not. Do or do not. There is no try. -Frank Oz as Yoda
This is the quintessential Star Wars movie, the best of them by far, probably the most iconic film on this list. Among the many innovative elements of this movie is that it ends in a cliffhanger; that’s been done since to a certain degree but in 1980 it was completely new for a full length motion picture. In fact I remember clearly that a couple of my dorky friends (we were all dorks who waited hours in line to see this within a day of its premier) were angered by this. I thought then and still do now that it was terrific.
The movie also fleshes out the main characters and makes them more three dimensional than the original, especially Hans Solo and Leia. It is dated, it is a bit silly at times, but still spectacular.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
I've based a lot of my leadership style in business based on the one small exchange between Yoda and Luke outside the cave:
Yoda: Your weapons. You will not need them.
Luke: [Puts on weapons belt anyway]
Yoda:
Give advice. If it's not taken, waddya gonna do? Pick up the pieces when the protégé comes back with their tail tucked.
Yoda: Your weapons. You will not need them.
Luke: [Puts on weapons belt anyway]
Yoda:
Give advice. If it's not taken, waddya gonna do? Pick up the pieces when the protégé comes back with their tail tucked.
BlackCrowes
Footballguy
"I'd just as soon kiss a wookie"
"I can arrange that"
"I can arrange that"
FarFromHome
Footballguy
No arguments here. A wonderful movie.
General Malaise
Footballguy
This was the one where the director told Costner not to even try a British accent?
He should have taken that advice for JFK.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Might be what I would rank #1. It is easily the best of the series, as you said.
I did not see it on opening week, but soon thereafter. When people in my 4th grade class said Luke and Leia were brother and sister and Darth Vader was their father, I thought they were pranking those of us who hadn't seen the film yet.
Psychopav
Help us, Joebi-Wan Brynobi, you're our only ho
Still remember seeing this when it came out. My mom took my younger brother and I to the theater to see it, but we were a few minutes late. We watched the movie then stayed in our seats to catch what we had missed at the very beginning, and re-watched it in its entirely. Great movie.
My only objection is that it is not the best SW movie "by far". The original is the best. Fight me.
El Floppo
Footballguy
didn't he go in and out of the accent in Robin Hood? It sounded like my mom at a supermarket running into a british person.
This was the one where the director told Costner not to even try a British accent?
He should have taken that advice for JFK.
General Malaise
Footballguy
didn't he go in and out of the accent in Robin Hood? It sounded like my mom at a supermarket running into a british person.
This was the one where the director told Costner not to even try a British accent?
He should have taken that advice for JFK.
If I spend more than a day in Texas or the south in general, I start sounding like a NASCAR driver from the sticks. So I get it, but I don't remember Costner even attempting a British accent in this one.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Yes, Kevin Costner used an English accent in some scenes while filming Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, but the accent was inconsistent.
Explanation
Robin Hood director and Costner disagreed over how much of an accent the American actor should use. Costner wanted to sound English, but his co-star, Michael R. Reynolds, was concerned it would be distracting. The issue wasn't resolved, so Costner's accent is inconsistent, appearing in some scenes but not others.
Explanation
Robin Hood director and Costner disagreed over how much of an accent the American actor should use. Costner wanted to sound English, but his co-star, Michael R. Reynolds, was concerned it would be distracting. The issue wasn't resolved, so Costner's accent is inconsistent, appearing in some scenes but not others.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Boy, my memory ain't what she used to be.....
El Floppo
Footballguy
My family saw ESB at a Marin Special Olympic screening slightly ahead of the official release date (maybe a Wed ahead of the weekend release kind of thing). ILM and Lucas were local, so must have worked something out.
It was amazing- and I still have the screening pamphlet and tickets in a mylar package as it happened during my comic book collecting days. must be worth millions at least by now.
my older brother was a trekkie- going to conventions and crap in the 70s when he was a young teen. it was either at one of those or he'd signed up for it at one of those and saw elsewhere... the original Star Wars. but months before the official release with a bunch of things that were different (according to him). I'll have to ask him if he remembers what exactly changed, or if he was just BSing me at the time. He went back when it was offficially released and waited for hours in line at the "the" San Francisco bells and whistles theater. When he finished, he went back in line and we joined him.
it's just not the same now with reserved seats (thank god).
It was amazing- and I still have the screening pamphlet and tickets in a mylar package as it happened during my comic book collecting days. must be worth millions at least by now.
my older brother was a trekkie- going to conventions and crap in the 70s when he was a young teen. it was either at one of those or he'd signed up for it at one of those and saw elsewhere... the original Star Wars. but months before the official release with a bunch of things that were different (according to him). I'll have to ask him if he remembers what exactly changed, or if he was just BSing me at the time. He went back when it was offficially released and waited for hours in line at the "the" San Francisco bells and whistles theater. When he finished, he went back in line and we joined him.
it's just not the same now with reserved seats (thank god).
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
That's his German cousin, right?
rockaction
Footballguy
Wait . . . what??! Luke and Leia were brother and sister?! So gross!
How was Vader the father? and why is the guy from the Colt commercials in it?
timschochet
Footballguy
3. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Drew Barrymore
Synopsis: Children conspire to help an alien being return to his home planet.
You could be happy here. I could take care of you. I wouldn’t let anybody hurt you. We could grow up together E.T. - Henry Thomas as Elliot
One of the greatest sci-fi movies. One of the greatest children’s movies. One of Spielberg’s best films (and arguably his most quintessential film.) Incredibly riveting, incredibly moving. For serious film critics, a work of cinematic art that rivals Bicycle Thieves. Am I gushing enough here? A magical film watching experience.
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Drew Barrymore
Synopsis: Children conspire to help an alien being return to his home planet.
You could be happy here. I could take care of you. I wouldn’t let anybody hurt you. We could grow up together E.T. - Henry Thomas as Elliot
One of the greatest sci-fi movies. One of the greatest children’s movies. One of Spielberg’s best films (and arguably his most quintessential film.) Incredibly riveting, incredibly moving. For serious film critics, a work of cinematic art that rivals Bicycle Thieves. Am I gushing enough here? A magical film watching experience.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Still have my Universal Studios photo of me and ET on the bike flying by the moon. ET is a national treasure around these parts. Ha ha
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
It's #1, but I'll take #3.
Softballguy
Footballguy
Man, I'm really worried a very overrated movie that hasn't aged well and didn't deserve its awards is going to take this.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Pee Uuuu.
I know I'm The Grinch here, but yuck. Bad direction and a complete lack of story-telling consistency. Also, one of the dumbest scenes ever filmed. There's ET in a clean room. People are all in protective gear cuz we don't want to catch or give those germs. ET "dies". People immediately remove the suits. Do they not know that the germs don't all die simutaneously? Just lazy writing.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Police Academy?
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
I'm not really sure what to say here.
Softballguy
Footballguy
Part 3: Back in Training
Don Quixote
Footballguy
He said in the OP that Gandhi would not make the 100 if that is the one thinking of.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Who did this to you???
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Out of Africa? Sure hope not it’s very mid
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Real Genius? Kilmer was awesome in this .
FarFromHome
Footballguy
No Reese's Pieces for you. Ha ha
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
I was very disappointed in this. I love children's movies, so I was very open to this. But ugh. My friend and I just lost it when the authority-types march up the road over the hill. We were trying not to laugh at it for the rest of the movie. We had MST3K vibes the rest of the way
General Malaise
Footballguy
Yeah, I guess if I watched it today for the first time I'd feel the same way.
But little kid me cried hard in the movie theater for the first time in my life and despite that, went to go see it again and again.
Also, there's not a better insult in the world than "Penis Breath". I will die on this hill.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
You yell at kids to stay off their OWN lawns, don't you?
Don Quixote
Footballguy
No, they are pretty obvious. I was a bit less certain on the second one, but I think pretty obvious based on Tim’s 1970s thread.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
Agreed. Over rated.
zamboni
Footballguy
Man did we get a lot of use out of that line back then. Was also a big fan of the sleeveless jacket vest and giant earmuff headphone look.
BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
ET belongs on a list of 80's movies and it's iconic. It's very nostalgic and holds a special part in alot of people's hearts. #3 though?
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northern exposure
Footballguy
I think one is obvious, but the other one could be one of 3-4 movies. Unless I'm forgetting a real obvious slamdunk.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
I think I got em both. I think
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
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timschochet
Footballguy
Last two will be posted tomorrow.
Serious question: did you guys enjoy this enough that I should do a 90s one? I know a few people have already done this so I don’t want to bore anyone with a “been there done that”. So let me know what you think.
Serious question: did you guys enjoy this enough that I should do a 90s one? I know a few people have already done this so I don’t want to bore anyone with a “been there done that”. So let me know what you think.
Todem
Footballguy
That’s because I am a handsome SOB and a gentleman and scholar.
BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
they have? I need to add them to the index list. I disagree with some of your choices and some of these movies I've never seen/heard of but if that's something you'd want to do then knock yourself out. I'm a little more versed in 90's movies than 80's movies
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
People will always show up for your threads. It's your call.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Sure there is. For example: You are the sombrero of asshats.
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