My list is comprised of 7 movies I have never seen and 3 movies that I feel are important to share with the group.
1. Godfather - have not seen it
I don't have an intense desire to see it, however, I feel it's so well-known that I'm a little embarrassed by not knowing anything about it. I have heard that Godfather II and Godfather III are better than the first, but I figure I should start at the beginning and decide whether or not I want to continue.
2. The Exorcist - have not seen it
I enjoy a good horror flick. Problem is, there aren't that many good horror flicks. This one is supposedly pretty good.
3. Gardenstate - I have seen this movie 4 times
I think that most people, whether or not they admit it, go through periods of time when they feel emotionally empty. I can very closely relate to the character played by Zach Braff, so this movie really hits home with me. It's important for me to share this movie because I feel like it gives a little glimpse into my own head sometimes.
4. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - have not seen it
Honestly, I dont know a damn thing about this movie. I have no solid reason for it being on my list, other than it's a classic in it's own right and I know I would never watch it on my own.
5. The Graduate - have not seen it
A twisted love story with turmoil and confusion. Sounds good to me! Obviously, I need to see the movie that created a label - Mrs. Robinson - for a woman having an affair with a younger man.
6. Monty Python and the Holy Grail - have not seen it
There are waaaaaay too many quotes spoken from this movie for me to continue to have no idea what anyone is talking about! It's about time I get in on it.
7. Unfaithful - I have seen this movie 3 times
Diane Lane is extremely sexy in this movie, but that's not the reason it's on my list. The storyline dips deep down into human behavior - no matter how happy we are, we want more, and the excitement that comes from pushing the envelope allows us to block out the damaging consequences that are certain to follow. The perfect family, the perfect marriage, the perfect life, and it's not enough. When I watch the movie, I actually feel the pain they're going through. It's thoroughly gripping and so real. And I just want to scream at her to stop it.
8. Schindler's List - have not seen it
I typically enjoy movies based on real stories, especially movies based on history of human suffering. It reminds me that life can be much, much worse.
9. American Beauty - have not seen it
This movie won 5 oscars and stars Kevin Spacey. I have always meant to see it, just never got around to it.
10. Roman Holiday
I know that when my list gets known to the rest of the group, no one is going to be excited about this one - ESPECIALLY Dave. But that's the whole point of the movie club. This is a black and white classic with Audry Hepburn, set in Rome. It is lighthearted, funny, simply entertaining....and I have been to Rome, so I enjoy the scenery. It takes me back (-:
It's really hard to keep the list to 10. After much back-and-forth, now it's final. The movie watching begins tomorrow night!
Here's the runner-ups: Not Seen- Scarface, Animal House, The Scent of a Woman. Seen- American History X, Forrest Gump, V for Vendetta, Shawshank Redemption.