Classics (102 Film Moments Con.)

60. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
I Hope
One of the best endings to the best movie.



61. The Godfather (1972)
Opening Scene
"You come to me on my daughters wedding day.." Who hasn't imitated that line?


62. The Sixth Sense (1999)
The Twist
The best ending! The revelation is great!


63. Sunset Blvd. (1950)
Close Up
Brilliant style and acting in this famous last scene.



64. Psycho (1960)
I wouldn't hurt a fly
Yet another fantastic creepy as hell ending.


65. Modern Times (1936)
The tramp sings!
Fun for the whole family. Nice lil' ditty.


66. The Graduate (1967)
Are you trying to seduce me?
Apparently so. Do you want to be seduced?



67. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Walking home from the dance
Unfortunately I could only find this little excerpt but the whole scene is fantastic.


68. Back to the Future (1985)
Calvin Klein
Waking up with a younger mum? Now that's heavy!



69. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
First meeting
Clarice Starlings awesomely chilling interview with Dr Lecter (or should I say the other way round!). Anyone for lunch?


70. Rocky (1976)
Training
Eye of the Tiger is just the perfect track. Who does not feel like jogging every time they hear this song?


71. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Best way to approach a sword fight
Just watch!


72. Crocodile Dundee (1986)
That's a knife
Personally I prefer Dundee's entrance into the pub, but this scene's pretty classic.


73. The King and I (1956)
Shall We Dance?
One, Two, Three And?



Next Up: Those which I personally connect with for various reasons as you shall see....

Blood and Bullets (102 Film Moments con.)

**Possible Spoilers**

(And Violence! And Gore!)

50. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings (2001)

The Nazgul

No blood or bullets to warm us up, but these guys sure gave me the shivers. Would not want to run into them on a dark night. Love the design and the horses give it that extra nice touch.

51. The Matrix (1999)

The Lobby Scene #1

Overkill of bullets! Or How to kill people in style!

52. Equilibrium (2002)

The Lobby Scene #2

Turns out, Bale can kick ass just as good as Reeves.

53. Hannibal (2001)

Dinner

A guy eats his own brains. Thought I might warn ya. While the rest of the movie wasn't brilliant, this ...is.

54. PhoneBooth (2002)

Shot

The only way to save him is to shot him. ...Awesome. Great tension on the scene all through the picture.

55. 300 (2006)

Slow Motion

I'm sorry did you need that leg? No worries, I'll just place this sword through your chest. Please grunt manly to improve the effect.

56.Casino Royale (2006)

Heart Stoppin'

The first time you try to start your own heart is always the hardest.

57. Roger and Me (1989)

How to Skin a Rabbit

To be honest I looked away during this sequence at uni but I certainly remembered it. Hey, I used to own rabbits, leave me alone! I love the start: "He's going to be eaten".

58. Pulp Fiction (1994)

Heart Stoppin #2

Drugs and bad, kids. Drugs are bad.

59. Quills (2000)

I found her!

So is erotic fiction in a mental institution according to this.

60. Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995)

Stake the heart!

And to end: Gallons of blood! Very similar scene in Sleepy Hollow but I saw this one first.

Next: Classic Classics

Visual Film Candy (102 Film Moments con.)

**Possible Spoilers**


35. Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Opening scene
A classic fairy tale introduction.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IZaBeWgFqo

36. The Secret Garden (1993)
Mary and Dickons
Two's company, three's a crowd in this picturesque garden.






37. X2: Xmen United (2003)
Mutant Freedom
The effects are awesome!


38. Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Intro credits
Sums up the first movie so well without any audio explanation and all of those pictures would make excellent posters.


39. Strictly Ballroom (1992)
Paso Doble
The cinematography is spot on as Scott enters the floor.


40. Minority Report (2002)
Sypders
I love overhead shots (or birds eye) and this is my favourite. You'll need to mute it though cos the twit who put it on youtube put their own crappy audio on.


41. The Piano (1993)
On the beach
The long shot as the walk off is just beautiful.


42. The Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (1994)
Top of the bus
No explanation needed!


43. Hero (2002)
A Hero Dies
Choice of colours is fantastic. A beautiful scene.


44. The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
So long and thanks for all the fish!
Dolphins are cool!


45. Big Fish (2003)
Time Stops
If you ever want time to freeze, a circus is The place for it!


46. Children of Men (2006)
War Zone
Awesome tracking shot. This camera guy is my hero.


47. Schindler's List (1993)
Girl in Red
Great way to connect with one in the crowd. Later you see her body on a heap of piled corpses.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHkYkHnBN-A

48. Finding Neverland (2004)
Theatre
Awesome shot to connect the magic on the stage to Peter, the boy who inspired it.




49. Mary Poppins (1964)
Steppin Time!
Great choreography in a classic kids pic!


Next: Heart stoppin' scenes (sometimes literally!)

Brilliant Dialogue (Film Moments Con.)

**Possible Spoilers**

25. Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
Internet geek
Whole movie is quotable but Kip's line here is the one I remember the most. (That and the 1% milk line.)


26.Red Eye (2005)
From Charming to Psycho.
And you think a guys just trying to chat you up when he pulls this trick.


27. A League of Their Own (1992)
There's no crying in baseball!


28. Notting Hill (1999)
The Last Brownie
The stress of being a star (plus a nice look at the other characters)

MAX
  I'm not saying it's a bad thing, in
  fact, I think it's something we should
  take pride in.  I'm going to give the
  last brownie as a prize to the saddest
  act here.

 A little pause.  Then William turns to Bernie.

    WILLIAM
  Bernie.

    BERNIE
  Well, obviously it's me, isn't it --
  I work in the City in a job I don't
  understand and everyone keeps getting
  promoted above me.  I haven't had a
  girlfriends since... puberty and,
  well, the long and short of it is,
  nobody fancies me, and if these cheeks
  get any chubbier, they never will.

    HONEY
  Nonsense.  I fancy you.  Or I did
  before you got so far.

    MAX
  You see -- and unless I'm much mistaken,
  your job still pays you rather a lot of
  money, while Honey here, she earns
  nothing flogging her guts out at
  London's seediest record store.

    HONEY
  Yes.  And I don't have hair -- I've got
  feathers, and I've got funny goggly
  eyes, and I'm attracted to cruel men and
  ... no one'll ever marry me because my
  boosies have actually started
  shrinking.

    MAX
  You see -- incredibly sad.

    BELLA
  On the other hand, her best friend is
  Anna Scott.

    HONEY
  That's true, I can't deny it.  She
  needs me, what can I say?

    BELLA
  And most of her limbs work.  Whereas
  I'm stuck in its thing day and night,
  in a house full of ramps.  And to add
  insult to serious injury -- I've
  totally given up smoking, my favourite
  thing, and the truth is... we can't
  have a baby.

 Dead silence.

    WILLIAM
  Bella.

 Bella shrugs her shoulders.  Bernie is totally grief-struck.

    BERNIE
  No.  Not true...

    BELLA
  C'est la vie... We're lucky in lots
  of ways, but... Surely it's worth a
  brownie.

 William reaches for her hand.  Max breaks the sombre mood.

    MAX
  Well, I don't know.  Look at
  William.  Very unsuccessful
  professionally.  Divorced.  Used to
  be handsome, now kind of squidgy
  around the edges -- and absolutely
  certain never to hear from Anna again
  after she's heard that his nickname
  at school was Floppy.

 They all laugh.  Anna smiles across at William.

    WILLIAM
  So I get the brownie?

    MAX
  I think you do, yes.

    ANNA
  Wait a minute.  What about me?

    MAX
  I'm sorry?  You think you deserve the
  brownie?

    ANNA
  Well... a shot at it.

    WILLIAM
  You'll have to prove it.  This is a
  great brownie and I'm going to fight
  for it.  State your claim.

    ANNA
  Well, I've been on a diet since I was
  nineteen, which means basically I've
  been hungry for a decade.  I've had a
  sequence of not nice boyfriends -- one
  of whom hit me: and every time my heart
  gets broken it gets splashed across
  the newspapers as entertainment.
  Meantime, it cost millions to get me
  looking like this...

    HONEY
  Really?

    ANNA
  Really -- and one day, not long from
  now...

 While she says this, quiet settles around the table.  The thing
 is -- she sort of means it and is opening up to them.

    ANNA
  ... my looks will go, they'll find out
  I can't act and I'll become a sad
  middle-aged woman who looks a bit like
  someone who was famous for a while.

 Silence... they all look at her... then.

    MAX
  Nah!!!  Nice try, gorgeous -- but you
  don't fool anyone.

 The mood is instantly broken.  They all laugh.

29. Adaptation (2002)
Opening Monologue
Internal dialogues are a bitch.

CHARLIE

[voiceover] Do I have an original thought in my head? My bald head. Maybe if I were happier my hair wouldn't be falling out. Life is short. I need to make the most of it. Today is the first day of the rest of my life. I'm a walking cliché. I really need to go to the doctor and have my leg checked. There's something wrong. A bump. The dentist called again. I'm way overdue. If I stop putting things off I would be happier. All I do is sit on my fat ass. If my ass wasn't fat I would be happier. I wouldn't have to wear these shirts with the tails out all the time. Like that's fooling anyone. Fat ass. I should start jogging again. Five miles a day. Really do it this time. Maybe rock climbing. I need to turn my life around. What do I need to do? I need to fall in love. I need to have a girlfriend. I need to read more and prove myself. What if I learned Russian or something, or took up an instrument. I could speak Chinese. I'd be the screenwriter who speaks Chinese and plays the oboe. That would be cool. I should get my hair cut short. Stop trying to fool myself and everyone else into thinking I have a full head of hair. How pathetic is that. Just be real. Confident. Isn't that what women are attracted to? Men don't have to be attractive. But that's not true. Especially these days. Almost as much pressure on men as there is on women these days. Why should I be made to feel I have to apologize for my existence? Maybe it's my brain chemistry. Maybe that's what's wrong with me. Bad chemistry. All my problems and anxiety can be reduced to a chemical imbalance or some kind of misfiring synapses. I need to get help for that. But I'll still be ugly though. Nothing's going to change that.

30. As Good As It Gets (1997)
'Do NOT knock on this door' speech
It's not a subtle point you're making


31. The Breakfast Club (1985)
What'll happen tomorrow?
Behind the stereotypes (and how parents suck.)


32. My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
I Say A Little Prayer For You
Okay technically it's a song. :p


33. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
I'd rather kiss a Wookie!
We can arrange that.


34. Love Actually (2003)
Words on Paper
Awwww!



Next: A Visual Treat

Moving Moments... (102 Film Moments con.)

**Possible Spoilers**

10. Happy Feet (2006)

Chasing the boat

The music, the visuals and the strong message are just so powerful! You can do it Mumble!

11.A Beautiful Mind (2001)

They're not real

Just the realisation is amazing.

Sorry I couldn't find the links but lets just say when he realises he's going crazy is powerful. The scene where his wife promises to be by his side is great too. Just watch the movie!

12.The Truman Show (1998)

Truman's 'secret'

Finding the girl in the magazine. I just love that.

13. Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

My Dream is Dead

Beautiful brother & Sister moment

14. Shine (1996)

From crazy to genius

Just love the reactions on their faces. Go David!

15. The Remains of the Day (1993)

Just a touch...

Way to play with the sentiments.

33.

16. Moulin Rouge (2001)

Tango

Pure passion.

17. I Am Sam (2001)

Separation

One to tug at the heart strings ...and tear ducts.

18. 21 Grams (2003)

Voice Message

Powerful look at the emotions of grief. What happens when you lose those you love?

"Hi, honey, I'm on my way home.If you need me to pick up anything along the way, let me know.

(Look, Daddy, a pigeon!)

Girls, no, don't touch!

Laura, stop it.

Gimme a call on my cell.

I'll see you in a bit.

Bye."

19. Cast Away (2000)

Wilson leaves...

When you have nobody, a volleyball means everything.

20. Corrina, Corrina (1994)

In the bathtub

This scene is just so sad...

21. Crash (2004)

Crash

Regardless of how manipulative the movie arguably was, this scene is still just as powerful.

22. Dead Poets Society (1989)

Todd's impromptu poem

The spinney shots compliments the raw emotion of opening up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0Xn4mVezNU

23. The Lion King (1994)
Mufusa dies

Classic sad moment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdjn_85h1Ow

24. A Little Princess (1995)

Daddy doesn't know me

Sorry it's not in English. Basically, her father (blind) doesn't recognise his daughter who's hiding in his house. I remember bawling at the cinemas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdw8cicS4_A

102 Film moments...

**Possible Spoilers**
A film may not be so great but they have their moments. Here are some I love...

1. Raising Arizona (1987)
The 'Huggies and Whatever Cash You've Got' scene.
A robber with a heart of gold, an angry wife, a stolen quintuplet and the scariest servo guy I have ever seen.

2. Zoolander (2001)
'Walk Off' scene
One word: Ouch! Another great moment is when they're trying to get the files out of the computer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9TmQ-eDsKM
3. Just Friends (2005)
'Dropping off Jaime' scene
Embarrassed by his behaviour, Chris goes a little nuts in the car as Jaime watches.

4. Some Like it Hot (1959)
The ending
An unexpected reaction.

5. The Mask (1994)
Cop dancin' time!
As cheesy as this flick is, this scene is sure entertaining.

6. Maybe Baby (2000)
Trainee male gyncologist.
And it's Rowan Atkinson!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El2xFPDrNII
7.Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
Street parade
Ferris' lack of attempt to draw attention to himself while taking a sickie.

8. Finding Nemo (2003)
Speaking whale
Don't you just love Dory!

9. Galaxy Quest (1999)
Alexander's Panic Attack
The show must go on!


Next... inspirational/moving scenes...

Best Animations I've Seen

Films

1. Beauty and the Beast (1991) The early ninties has arguably some of the most enjoyable classics Disney has to offer. This beautiful love story is my favourite Disney film. I get shivers from the introduction and the animation is just gorgeous. I guess the idea of living in a huge castle in the middle of nowhere is pretty appealing too.
2. Spirited Away (2001) Miyazaki offers so much more depth in his animations in comparison to Western films. The animation and layouts are beautiful and the characters fasinating. This is fantasy at it's best.


3. The Simpsons Movie (2007) I'm jumping the gun here since I hasn't seen it yet but it will be awesome. Just check this out:
   
4. Monsters Inc. (2001) Pixar animations for the beginning where producing quality kids films that adults enjoyed too. While the story is simple and on first viewings not particularly great, the lovable characters and adorable animation grew on me. Boo!


5. Howl's Moving Castle (2004) I love how this film explores it's imperfect characters and oddities. While Spirited Away has a 'tidier' plot, this film draws you with it's grand imagination. Again, Miyazaki's backgrounds are amazing.


6. Aladdin (1992) Out of all the Disney films, the songs from this movie are the most memorable. Having watched it countless times, the classic scenes are numerous and brilliant to watch. Plus, I just love Robin Williams as the Genie!


7. The Emperor's New Groove (2000) This is probably the funniest Disney films I've seen. The dialogue is well written with some nice moments where the fourth wall is broken (I know a lot of people don't like this, but I do!). It's cute in it's odd little way.


8. Toy Story (1995) The best Pixar animation which also proves that a sequel that's just as good (some argue better). I love the idea of toys coming to life, there's something in this movie that just touches the child in all of us.
   

Television Shows

1. The Simpsons (1989-)
2. Daria (1997-2001)


3. Futurama (1999-)


4. Animaniacs (1993-1998)


5. Histeria! (1998-2000)


6. Pinky and the Brain (1995-1998)


7. Rugrats (1991-2004)

Coming up next...101 memorable film moments...

A-Z on the screen(s)

A is for Anthony Hopkins. After watching The Silence of the the Lambs and Remains of the Day I am officially a huge fan. No doubt there will be more about him later....

Unfortunately Channel Ten (In Perth, Australia that is.) has YET AGAIN been taken over by the WORST TELEVSION SHOW IN HISTORY, Big Brother. Some of the contestants I swear, scare small children. But then there are shows that were great. I was a big fan of C.S.I. . Loved the characters (and thought Warrick was hot :) ) but it jumped the shark at the end of last season. Whoever thought Gil and Sara would make a good couple should be shot.
But then there are programs that are just simply awesome. The Simpsons is THE BEST SHOW IN HISTORY. So I guess it would be no secret that Dan Castellaneta has to be one of my favourite voice actors simply because he is Homer Simpson! Continuing on the line of t.v shows, anyone interested in behind-the-screens must check out Extras. I think it's better then The Office and the guest stars are great. The Patrick Stewart episode is the best. I couldn't watch X-men with a straight face afterwards.
If you are a young film maker like myself or just enjoy soundtrack music check out freeplaymusic.
I couldn't tell you about the soundtrack about Garfield but I can tell you it's one of the worst movies I have ever seen. The comic strip was so simple I don't know how you would make a feature length out of it, apparently neither did they!
Bryan Singer, however, is someone who knows what he's doing both on the big and small screen. He is the Executive Producer on House MD, the latest show being added to my DVD collection. Never thought I'd be interested in a medical drama but it makes me laugh.
I love animation flicks and the only one I could think of starting with 'i' was The Incredibles. I was Elasta Girl on a kids camp a couple of years back and had a blast. Yes, I promise to do a nice big review article on animation flicks in the near future.
Now we can talk about two (more) favourite actors of mine, Joaquin Phoenix and Kate Winslet. Both put so much passion into their roles. I don't think I've seen a film where Phoenix isn't trembling with emotion. Winslets' characters are always so passionate and she brings a sense of integrity and life to her roles.
I can't say the same about Lost, which i think is an appropriate title and description for the plot. I think I lasted maybe half an hour through the pilot before my BS meter exploded under pressure in an impressive BOOM! Now THAT would made sense.
Totally off topic here, but the coolest thing starting with 'm' is Metro Youth! See all the crazy folks here.
Totally back on topic now. Most I presume, enjoy The Lord of the Rings trilogy because of the story or the eye candy factor or the theme. While I'm not a die hard fan I loved The Fellowship simply because of the Nazgul. On horseback. Ultimate freaky kill-first-ask-no-questions bad guys. But not as scary as the daily revelations on Overheardinnewyork. Definite proof that people are the scariest thing on this planet. Run while you still can.
Or even better run with the guys off Prison Break. Preferably with Linc and Michael rather then, oh say T-bag. He kills because he cares.
If you've ever had an interest or know a 'trekkie' or other fandom geeks, you'll love Galaxy Quest. Brilliant casting! And this scene is incredibly funny. Just like Ralph Wiggum in this scene. Actually just try this (the children are right to laugh at you.). Ah, so many good lines.
Oh, 's' has so many potentials. So many good movies. But the best would have to be The Shawshank Redemption. So much hope. *happy sigh* The Sixth Sense is another favourite, starring Toni Collette as Cole's mother. Fantastic actress. Plus she's an Aussie so how can she go wrong! Check out About a Boy.
On to being incredibly me-centred as if this blog wasn't enough, here's a doco I contributed to at University. I am currently studying film in my final year. And a music Video too of a local Perth band called The Bulletholes. Unfortunately I can't take credit for these mish mash trailers. They're very eXciting. Work with me here! Here's the links to two others. Raaaaiin drops on roses and whisppppers on kittens. Puts a whole new spin on some classics.
A big thankyou to YouTube for all the links. Where would we be without you?
Anyway it's about time I caught some zzzzzzzz's.
Over & Out.

These are a few of my favourite things!

Yes, While Julie Andrews was singing about brown paper packages tied up with string I am slightly more inclined towards moving pictures. Particulary film and television. More particularly.....

On the small screen...

House MD
The Simpsons
Prison Break

On the Big Screen

Comedies
Dramas
especially

The Shawshank Redemption
The Silence of the Lambs
The Sixth Sense

(yes, films starting with 'S' seems to be a trend here!)

And lists. Lots of films. Top 10's. Top 5's. Top-i-couldn't-think-of-a-decent-numbers.

All comments welcome except SPAM and those that make me cry. Don't make me send hired goons.

--Jus