list http://www.spout.com/ Top 5 recent group discussions Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Top_5_Guilty_Pleasure_films/190/3779/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Top 5 Guilty Pleasure films
Group Name: Top 5
Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 11/24/2006 1:27:44 PM
Body: Alright. Just admit 5 films you're almost embarrased to love so much. 5. The Burbs - Yes this is completely nostalgic, and it sucked, but I rented it the other day and still love it. 4.Casino Royal - I hate James Bond films, and everything they stand for, but I kind of liked this one. 3.Snakes on a Plane - I didn't have this much fun in a theater in a long time. Since Slither. 2.Garden State - Yeah it was sentimental. Yes it was sappy. But it had decent music, and It made me feel good. 1. The Lost Boys - Strange that there are two Cory Feldman films in this list. But I LOVE this film. Kiefer at his finest. And don't forget the grandpa mobile at the end. Everybody I show this too absolutely hate it. So it is a guilty pleasure.
]]>Fri, 24 Nov 2006 18:27:44 GMTTop 5 Guilty Pleasure filmsTop 5Alright. Just admit 5 films you're almost embarrased to love so much. 5. The Burbs - Yes this is completely nostalgic, and it sucked, but I rented it the other day and still love it. 4.Casino Royal - I hate James Bond films, and everything they stand for, but I kind of liked this one. 3.Snakes on a Plane - I didn't have this much fun in a theater in a long time. Since Slither. 2.Garden State - Yeah it was sentimental. Yes it was sappy. But it had decent music, and It made me feel good. 1. The Lost Boys - Strange that there are two Cory Feldman films in this list. But I LOVE this film. Kiefer at his finest. And don't forget the grandpa mobile at the end. Everybody I show this too absolutely hate it. So it is a guilty pleasure.11/24/2006 1:27:44 PMAlright. Just admit 5 films you're almost embarrased to love so much. 5. The Burbs - Yes this is completely nostalgic, and it sucked, but I rented it the other day and still love it. 4.Casino Royal - I hate James Bond films, and everything they stand for, but I kind of liked this one. 3.Snakes on a Plane - I didn't have this much fun in a theater in a long time. Since Slither. 2.Garden State - Yeah it was sentimental. Yes it was sappy. But it had decent music, and It made me feel good. 1. The Lost Boys - Strange that there are two Cory Feldman films in this list. But I LOVE this film. Kiefer at his finest. And don't forget the grandpa mobile at the end. Everybody I show this too absolutely hate it. So it is a guilty pleasure. http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Top_5_Overrated_Movies/190/35082/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Top 5 Overrated Movies
Group Name: Top 5
Last Post By: Pepper-Ann
Post Date: 9/12/2008 3:44:31 PM
Body: 1. The Shawshank Redemption 2. The Usual Suspects 3. Amelie 4. Forrest Gump 5. Braveheart I enjoy all of these to some degree (especially Braveheart, which is deeply un-good in some ways)...but let's be honest...these aren't great films. Who disagrees with me? I was prompted to post this by the Most Overrated Movies group.
]]>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:44:31 GMTTop 5 Overrated MoviesTop 51. The Shawshank Redemption 2. The Usual Suspects 3. Amelie 4. Forrest Gump 5. Braveheart I enjoy all of these to some degree (especially Braveheart, which is deeply un-good in some ways)...but let's be honest...these aren't great films. Who disagrees with me? I was prompted to post this by the Most Overrated Movies group.9/12/2008 3:44:31 PM1. The Shawshank Redemption 2. The Usual Suspects 3. Amelie 4. Forrest Gump 5. Braveheart I enjoy all of these to some degree (especially Braveheart, which is deeply un-good in some ways)...but let's be honest...these aren't great films. Who disagrees with me? I was prompted to post this by the Most Overrated Movies group. http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Workin_for_the_Weekend_Top_5_Working_Films/190/39904/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Workin' for the Weekend: Top 5 'Working' Films
Group Name: Top 5
Last Post By: seely
Post Date: 1/26/2009 10:38:13 AM
Body: I was thinking this weekend about how many films I've seen relating to the everyday working experience that I've absolutely loved. There's a ton out there--probably because so many people are a bit disollusioned and lost in their careers. What are your Top 5? I'll start it off with mine: Office Space Anyone who's ever worked in IT or a related field knows the pain of Peter Gibbons all too well. Overworked, underappreciated and just a nameless face in a cubicle. Bonus: I am often compared to Michael Bolton. Clerks I think everyone has friends like Dante and Randall. They didn't really go anywhere after highschool and are still working at the same pizza/video/convenience store, in the same town. They are a bit neurotic, but always fun. Waiting I've never worked in the restaurant industry, but my many friends who have assure me that this film is nearly a documentary. Employee of the Month This is 'Waiting' for anyone who's worked in retail. After working at Hobby Lobby in the warehouse for a few years, I have a deep, deep appreciation for this film. Bonus: we constructed an 'employee lounge' on top of the pallet rack out of boxed Christmas trees just like in the film, years before it came out. Garden State Great film about the post-college career disollusionment (quarter-life crisis).
]]>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:38:13 GMTWorkin' for the Weekend: Top 5 'Working' FilmsTop 5I was thinking this weekend about how many films I've seen relating to the everyday working experience that I've absolutely loved. There's a ton out there--probably because so many people are a bit disollusioned and lost in their careers. What are your Top 5? I'll start it off with mine: Office Space Anyone who's ever worked in IT or a related field knows the pain of Peter Gibbons all too well. Overworked, underappreciated and just a nameless face in a cubicle. Bonus: I am often compared to Michael Bolton. Clerks I think everyone has friends like Dante and Randall. They didn't really go anywhere after highschool and are still working at the same pizza/video/convenience store, in the same town. They are a bit neurotic, but always fun. Waiting I've never worked in the restaurant industry, but my many friends who have assure me that this film is nearly a documentary. Employee of the Month This is 'Waiting' for anyone who's worked in retail. After working at Hobby Lobby in the warehouse for a few years, I have a deep, deep appreciation for this film. Bonus: we constructed an 'employee lounge' on top of the pallet rack out of boxed Christmas trees just like in the film, years before it came out. Garden State Great film about the post-college career disollusionment (quarter-life crisis).1/26/2009 10:38:13 AMI was thinking this weekend about how many films I've seen relating to the everyday working experience that I've absolutely loved. There's a ton out there--probably because so many people are a bit disollusioned and lost in their careers. What are your Top 5? I'll start it off with mine: Office Space Anyone who's ever worked in IT or a related field knows the pain of Peter Gibbons all too well. Overworked, underappreciated and just a nameless face in a cubicle. Bonus: I am often compared to Michael Bolton. Clerks I think everyone has friends like Dante and Randall. They didn't really go anywhere after highschool and are still working at the same pizza/video/convenience store, in the same town. They are a bit neurotic, but always fun. Waiting I've never worked in the restaurant industry, but my many friends who have assure me that this film is nearly a documentary. Employee of the Month This is 'Waiting' for anyone who's worked in retail. After working at Hobby Lobby in the warehouse for a few years, I have a deep, deep appreciation for this film. Bonus: we constructed an 'employee lounge' on top of the pallet rack out of boxed Christmas trees just like in the film, years before it came out. Garden State Great film about the post-college career disollusionment (quarter-life crisis). http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Top_10_Scene_Stealers/190/37066/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Top 10 Scene Stealers
Group Name: Top 5
Last Post By: SkyPilot
Post Date: 11/7/2008 2:48:03 PM
Body: Some of these movies are better than others, but they all share one thing in common: whenever the following actors leave the screen, you wish they'd come right back. 10. Kurt Russell: Stuntman Mike in Death Proof 9. Mickey Rourke: Marv in Sin City 8. Gene Wilder: Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 7. Bill Murray: Carl Speckler in Caddyshack 6. Jack Nicholson: the Joker in Batman 5. Brad Pitt: Chad Feldheimer in Burn After Reading 4. Daniel Day-Lewis: Bill the Butcher in Gangs of New York 3. Heath Ledger: the Joker in The Dark Knight 2. Anthony Hopkins: Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs 1. Harrison Ford: Han Solo in Star Wars: A New Hope
]]>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:48:03 GMTTop 10 Scene StealersTop 5Some of these movies are better than others, but they all share one thing in common: whenever the following actors leave the screen, you wish they'd come right back. 10. Kurt Russell: Stuntman Mike in Death Proof 9. Mickey Rourke: Marv in Sin City 8. Gene Wilder: Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 7. Bill Murray: Carl Speckler in Caddyshack 6. Jack Nicholson: the Joker in Batman 5. Brad Pitt: Chad Feldheimer in Burn After Reading 4. Daniel Day-Lewis: Bill the Butcher in Gangs of New York 3. Heath Ledger: the Joker in The Dark Knight 2. Anthony Hopkins: Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs 1. Harrison Ford: Han Solo in Star Wars: A New Hope 11/7/2008 2:48:03 PMSome of these movies are better than others, but they all share one thing in common: whenever the following actors leave the screen, you wish they'd come right back. 10. Kurt Russell: Stuntman Mike in Death Proof 9. Mickey Rourke: Marv in Sin City 8. Gene Wilder: Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 7. Bill Murray: Carl Speckler in Caddyshack 6. Jack Nicholson: the Joker in Batman 5. Brad Pitt: Chad Feldheimer in Burn After Reading 4. Daniel Day-Lewis: Bill the Butcher in Gangs of New York 3. Heath Ledger: the Joker in The Dark Knight 2. Anthony Hopkins: Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs 1. Harrison Ford: Han Solo in Star Wars: A New Hope http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Top_5_Ass_Kicking_Heroine_Films/190/39311/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Top 5 Ass-Kicking Heroine Films
Group Name: Top 5
Last Post By: flair
Post Date: 1/9/2009 12:34:14 PM
Body: I re-watched Kill Bill the other day (its almost weekly for me, sadly) and realized that I don't know of a ton of other ass-kicking heroines on celluloid out there. Honestly, that may be the only one I know of besides perhaps Lara Croft, who started life on a game cartridge. So--help me out and give me your Top 5 heroine films!
]]>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:34:14 GMTTop 5 Ass-Kicking Heroine FilmsTop 5I re-watched Kill Bill the other day (its almost weekly for me, sadly) and realized that I don't know of a ton of other ass-kicking heroines on celluloid out there. Honestly, that may be the only one I know of besides perhaps Lara Croft, who started life on a game cartridge. So--help me out and give me your Top 5 heroine films!1/9/2009 12:34:14 PMI re-watched Kill Bill the other day (its almost weekly for me, sadly) and realized that I don't know of a ton of other ass-kicking heroines on celluloid out there. Honestly, that may be the only one I know of besides perhaps Lara Croft, who started life on a game cartridge. So--help me out and give me your Top 5 heroine films! http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Top_5_weirdest_movies/190/32168/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Top 5 weirdest movies
Group Name: Top 5
Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 7/5/2008 11:01:33 PM
Body: Surreal, absurd, disturbing, or just plain strange movies. I got this idea from a discussion on IMDB, and I believe some movie website or magazine released a list of the top 20 a while back. In terms of overall weirdness, here it goes: 1. Un Chien Andalou The old Bunuel-Dali collaboration. This had me at the part where the eye gets sliced with a razor-blade. It is quite possibly one of the most disturbing images I have ever seen, and it was made in 1929. It is almost unsettlingly bizarre. This easily takes the cake at a whopping 16 minutes. Watching this film makes you realize how warped the human mind can be, and it's amazing. It is where every David Lynch film is originated, and really where the surrealist genre was created. 2. Eraserhead Not much about this film can be explained that hasn't already been said a million times. It is adequate to say that never has anything like it ever been seen, and it began a long and illustrious career of nightmares and dreamscapes. 3. The City of Lost Children This one is not quite surrealism, more like a plot-driven sci-fi nightmare that more than delivers on the absurdities. However, it also makes up for such strange detachment with likeable characters and genuine horror. 4. Brazil Also one of my favorite movies, it is the crowned jewel of Terry Gilliam's catalogue. The way in which the dream sequences are paralleled by Lowry's just as bizarre existence makes this a masterpiece of surrealism. 5. So many to choose from!!!!!! I can't pick this last one. So, I'll make a list of honorable mentions: Inland Empire, Mulholland Drive, Videodrome (and other Cronenberg), Dead Man, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Time Bandits (and most other Gilliam), 2001, Donnie Darko, all of Guy Maddin's shorts (some of which aren't in the Spout database......), Pi. Considering this is labeled "Top 5 Weirdest movies", I'm afraid to include 8 1/2, since it's not per se "weird", but more dreamy and surrealist, which does not necessarily mean weird in my book. All of the surrealist films I mentioned were really by-the-book WEIRD. Am I wrong here?
]]>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01:33 GMTTop 5 weirdest moviesTop 5Surreal, absurd, disturbing, or just plain strange movies. I got this idea from a discussion on IMDB, and I believe some movie website or magazine released a list of the top 20 a while back. In terms of overall weirdness, here it goes: 1. Un Chien Andalou The old Bunuel-Dali collaboration. This had me at the part where the eye gets sliced with a razor-blade. It is quite possibly one of the most disturbing images I have ever seen, and it was made in 1929. It is almost unsettlingly bizarre. This easily takes the cake at a whopping 16 minutes. Watching this film makes you realize how warped the human mind can be, and it's amazing. It is where every David Lynch film is originated, and really where the surrealist genre was created. 2. Eraserhead Not much about this film can be explained that hasn't already been said a million times. It is adequate to say that never has anything like it ever been seen, and it began a long and illustrious career of nightmares and dreamscapes. 3. The City of Lost Children This one is not quite surrealism, more like a plot-driven sci-fi nightmare that more than delivers on the absurdities. However, it also makes up for such strange detachment with likeable characters and genuine horror. 4. Brazil Also one of my favorite movies, it is the crowned jewel of Terry Gilliam's catalogue. The way in which the dream sequences are paralleled by Lowry's just as bizarre existence makes this a masterpiece of surrealism. 5. So many to choose from!!!!!! I can't pick this last one. So, I'll make a list of honorable mentions: Inland Empire, Mulholland Drive, Videodrome (and other Cronenberg), Dead Man, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Time Bandits (and most other Gilliam), 2001, Donnie Darko, all of Guy Maddin's shorts (some of which aren't in the Spout database......), Pi. Considering this is labeled "Top 5 Weirdest movies", I'm afraid to include 8 1/2, since it's not per se "weird", but more dreamy and surrealist, which does not necessarily mean weird in my book. All of the surrealist films I mentioned were really by-the-book WEIRD. Am I wrong here?7/5/2008 11:01:33 PMSurreal, absurd, disturbing, or just plain strange movies. I got this idea from a discussion on IMDB, and I believe some movie website or magazine released a list of the top 20 a while back. In terms of overall weirdness, here it goes: 1. Un Chien Andalou The old Bunuel-Dali collaboration. This had me at the part where the eye gets sliced with a razor-blade. It is quite possibly one of the most disturbing images I have ever seen, and it was made in 1929. It is almost unsettlingly bizarre. This easily takes the cake at a whopping 16 minutes. Watching this film makes you realize how warped the human mind can be, and it's amazing. It is where every David Lynch film is originated, and really where the surrealist genre was created. 2. Eraserhead Not much about this film can be explained that hasn't already been said a million times. It is adequate to say that never has anything like it ever been seen, and it began a long and illustrious career of nightmares and dreamscapes. 3. The City of Lost Children This one is not quite surrealism, more like a plot-driven sci-fi nightmare that more than delivers on the absurdities. However, it also makes up for such strange detachment with likeable characters and genuine horror. 4. Brazil Also one of my favorite movies, it is the crowned jewel of Terry Gilliam's catalogue. The way in which the dream sequences are paralleled by Lowry's just as bizarre existence makes this a masterpiece of surrealism. 5. So many to choose from!!!!!! I can't pick this last one. So, I'll make a list of honorable mentions: Inland Empire, Mulholland Drive, Videodrome (and other Cronenberg), Dead Man, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Time Bandits (and most other Gilliam), 2001, Donnie Darko, all of Guy Maddin's shorts (some of which aren't in the Spout database......), Pi. Considering this is labeled "Top 5 Weirdest movies", I'm afraid to include 8 1/2, since it's not per se "weird", but more dreamy and surrealist, which does not necessarily mean weird in my book. All of the surrealist films I mentioned were really by-the-book WEIRD. Am I wrong here? http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Top_5_films_from_your_childhood/190/7608/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Top 5 films from your childhood
Group Name: Top 5
Last Post By: leeroy711
Post Date: 4/25/2007 6:10:53 AM
Body: Obviously this one will span many an era depending on how old you are. I'm not going to ask for a certain type of film either.Mine:1. The Adventures of Mark Twain. This is forever part of my childhood memories. Love it, love it, love it. If you haven't seen it I'll forgive you so long as you rectify that immediately - it's been on DVD since January 2006, so you can easily get ahold of it now. 2. Labyrinth. Another one permanently imbedded in my memory banks. This, along with Legend, were my first "fantasy" movies and can more-than-likely be blamed for turning me into a nerd. 3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This was my generation's Pokemon. Everyone had action figures, posters, Halloween costumes, etc. I'll refrain from including #2 but I have the same soft spot for it as well.4. The Addams Family. I loved this when I was a kid and I still have to watch it when it comes on telelvision.5. Clerks. Not exactly "childhood" fare but this was my first "grown-up" movie. My sister introduced me to this and Mallrats at the same time and despite Mallrats' potty humor my 12 year-old brain was transfixed by Clerks. This was the genesis of my internal filmmaker.
]]>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 10:10:53 GMTTop 5 films from your childhoodTop 5Obviously this one will span many an era depending on how old you are. I'm not going to ask for a certain type of film either.Mine:1. The Adventures of Mark Twain. This is forever part of my childhood memories. Love it, love it, love it. If you haven't seen it I'll forgive you so long as you rectify that immediately - it's been on DVD since January 2006, so you can easily get ahold of it now. 2. Labyrinth. Another one permanently imbedded in my memory banks. This, along with Legend, were my first "fantasy" movies and can more-than-likely be blamed for turning me into a nerd. 3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This was my generation's Pokemon. Everyone had action figures, posters, Halloween costumes, etc. I'll refrain from including #2 but I have the same soft spot for it as well.4. The Addams Family. I loved this when I was a kid and I still have to watch it when it comes on telelvision.5. Clerks. Not exactly "childhood" fare but this was my first "grown-up" movie. My sister introduced me to this and Mallrats at the same time and despite Mallrats' potty humor my 12 year-old brain was transfixed by Clerks. This was the genesis of my internal filmmaker.4/25/2007 6:10:53 AMObviously this one will span many an era depending on how old you are. I'm not going to ask for a certain type of film either.Mine:1. The Adventures of Mark Twain. This is forever part of my childhood memories. Love it, love it, love it. If you haven't seen it I'll forgive you so long as you rectify that immediately - it's been on DVD since January 2006, so you can easily get ahold of it now. 2. Labyrinth. Another one permanently imbedded in my memory banks. This, along with Legend, were my first "fantasy" movies and can more-than-likely be blamed for turning me into a nerd. 3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This was my generation's Pokemon. Everyone had action figures, posters, Halloween costumes, etc. I'll refrain from including #2 but I have the same soft spot for it as well.4. The Addams Family. I loved this when I was a kid and I still have to watch it when it comes on telelvision.5. Clerks. Not exactly "childhood" fare but this was my first "grown-up" movie. My sister introduced me to this and Mallrats at the same time and despite Mallrats' potty humor my 12 year-old brain was transfixed by Clerks. This was the genesis of my internal filmmaker. http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Games_that_should_be_movies_and_High_School_Horror/190/36559/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Games that should be movies and High School Horror flicks
Group Name: Top 5
Last Post By: Almuderas
Post Date: 10/21/2008 5:27:58 PM
Body: Two lists are being created for SpoutBlog this week (10/20/08): Video Games That Should Be Movies High School Horror Stories (think teen movies and horror movies getting it on in the back of dad's sedan) Got any top 5's for those two categories?
]]>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:27:58 GMTGames that should be movies and High School Horror flicksTop 5Two lists are being created for SpoutBlog this week (10/20/08): Video Games That Should Be Movies High School Horror Stories (think teen movies and horror movies getting it on in the back of dad's sedan) Got any top 5's for those two categories?10/21/2008 5:27:58 PMTwo lists are being created for SpoutBlog this week (10/20/08): Video Games That Should Be Movies High School Horror Stories (think teen movies and horror movies getting it on in the back of dad's sedan) Got any top 5's for those two categories?