La Dolce Vita - Frederico Fellini (1960)



Honourable Mentions:


The Public Enemy - William A Wellman (1931)
Citizen Kane - Orsone Welles (1941)
The Third Man - Carol Reed (1949)
Seven Samurai - Akira Kurosawa (1954)
Ashes and Diamonds - Andrzej Wajda (1958)
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - Sergio Leone (1966)
2001: A Space Odyssey - Stanley Kubrick (1968)
Three Colours: Blue - Krzysztof Kieślowski (1993)
Rabbit Proof Fence - Philip Noyce (2002)

i mean i dunno how anyone could have "a" favorite film.

i have a BUNCH of fav films.

guess if i were forced to choose one it would be dr. strangelove.

but does anyone really have ONE fav song, or movie? how is that even possible?
so many amazing choices how do you pick one?

Yeah I don't really know what my favorite film is. I feel like it's a Kubrick film but I really don't know how to officially rank 2001, ACO, The Shining, or Full Metal Jacket.

It's probably one of those, though. I want to say it's 2001. I think that's the film that I'm most happy was ever made, if that makes sense. Like if Koobz made only 1 film I'm pretty sure I would choose that one.

Sunset Boulevard is a really good one. Especially when you listen to the commentary about the film after watching it you get a sense of how fine the line is between the film and real life. Really amazing composition of film by Wilder.

Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" just had its 50th anniversary and is still my #1. The special effects are somewhat dated by today's standards, but it was the first picture that genuinely scared me. A book on the making of the movie was recently published which offers a lot of behind the scenes stuff and some ideas for alternate endings that were considered. On a recent trip to California I had a chance to drive up to Bodega Bay where you'll still find the Potter schoolhouse (where the birds massed on the monkey bars before attacking the children).

Good point 2candle.
Having been reminded of Hitchcock - I would probably try to fit one of his movies into my Honourable mentions.

Fast times at ridgemont high
How to succeed in business
The Brady bunch movie

U guys are doin it wrong

I feel like Bruce is getting no love so I'm adding Enter the Dragon.

True Romance.

Casino

Rain man

shocking.

I wouldn't say it was my favourite film as has been pointed out there is so many amazing films and many different genres it isn't really possible. But the film I have watched most is The Unforgiven.

Caddyshack, if I had to only watch one movie it would be that. OFOTCN being a real close second.

The 'burbs ainec

I find it hard to pick a fave movie, there are so many reasons I watch films. I'm also a sucker for SFX so I find a lot of new stuff is far superior to any classics.
But if I had to choose it would be between:

Magnolia: Some superb acting going on in this movie, even Tom Cruise steps up his game for this one.

Cloud Atlas: Storytelling at it's finest, this film moves along at the perfect pace, jumping between era's so smoothly that it is easy to follow the story and keep up with the characters.

Downfall: Bruno Ganz is just magnificent as Hitler in this depiction of the last days of the Third Reich.

Life Of Pi: Great storytelling again, full of drama and excitement and visually stunning to watch. A real feast for the eyes.

Once Upon A Time In America: Sergio Leone's classic, probably the best gangster movie of all time... There, I said it... sorry Godfather fans but it's really no contest!

If I really had to choose I would go with Downfall. Bruno Ganz is just mesmerizing in this film and has me captivated every time I watch it.

Other 'also rans' include:
Tommy
Jesus Christ Superstar
LOTR Trilogy
Dark Knight Trilogy
Zulu
Memento
Eyes Wide Shut

So hard to say, but 12 Angry Men.

I guess I'll go with Patton.

Americans love a winner and will not tolerate a loser...

...you're going back to the front, my friend. You may get shot, and you may get killed, but you're going up to the fighting. Either that, or I'm going to stand you up in front of a firing squad. I ought to shoot you myself, you god-damned... bastard! Get him out of here!

After about a page of people who can't follow directions, I'll get this back on track:

Diebitter - Zulu
Dominic - In the Mood For Love
DC11GTR - The Breakfast Club
coolnout - Wizard of Oz
mrbaseball - Casablanca
richgangi- The Godfather
Fake Empire - Dances with Wolves
darthwager - stand bye me/king of new York
Schu - 2001: A Space Odyssey
Barcalounger - Dr Strangelove
e_holle - Star Wars: Episode IV
Draftdodger: The Godfather
RunninMan5K - Silver Linings Playbook
rizzeedizzee - The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
AlexM - The Princess Bride

I'd like to see some Clint in here with Outlaw Josey Wales or The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, but Dr. Strangelove just has too much brilliance.

ya believe I posted strangelove as well awhile back but don't see it on the list.

What are the rules?

I rebooted, just add it back

There will be blood, it's slightly ahead of No country for old men, Millers Crossing, Godfather 2, American Beauty, Cool Hand Luke, Ran, Fargo, 8½, In the Name of the Father, Infernal Affairs etc etc.

So difficult, I would probably have a different number 1 next week.

Psycho