Official Film Snobs Club, We have better taste than you. Options

[NoSex]

I was sick of boring clubs, and I thought exclusion and bitter attitudes could spice up the "club scene" here on cB. So, I decided to make a club for Film Snobs. This is a place for cinephilia, in the best and worst ways. If you like movies, and you think you like good movies, you may want to apply here. But, I'm not going to be easy on you guys, I hate most of your taste. Give me crap, and I'll give it right back. Those of you who don't completely suck will be accepted into our cute little bullshit corner and will then become judge and jury in deciding whether or not future applicants should be allowed into our little circle. So, here is all you have to do, post a Top 20 list. Twenty movies that you think reflect your distinct taste and interest in cinema. If I like it, you're in. If I'm not sure, I may ask you a few questions. If I hate it, I'll ignore you or throw up.

As a club, we will discuss film, recommend work, and pretend we have status when we truly do not. Knowledge is power, f**kers.

Exclusive clubs rule. No Nates.

[New new new list v.8]

1. Blair Witch Project, The (Daniel Myrick & Eduardo Sanchez, 1999)
2. Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (David Lynch, 1992)
3. Possession (Andrzej Zulawski, 1981)
4. Videodrome (David Cronenberg, 1983)
5. Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One (William Greaves, 1968)
6. Blue Velvet (David Lynch, 1986)
7. Week End (Jean-Luc Godard, 1967)
8. Hour of the Wolf, The (Ingmar Bergman, 1968)
9. Juliet of the Spirits (Federico Fellini, 1965)
10. Thin Blue Line, The (Errol Morris, 1988)
11. Iron Rose, The (Jean Rollin, 1973)
12. Lickerish Quartet, The (Radley Metzger, 1970)
13. Stalker (Andrei Tarkovsky, 1979)
14. Gummo (Harmony Korine, 1997)
15. Straw Dogs (Sam Peckinpah, 1971)
16. Two-Lane Blacktop (Monte Hellman, 1971)
17. A Nightmare on Elm Street (Wes Craven, 1984)
18. F for Fake (Orson Welles, 1974)
19. Beyond The Valley of the Dolls (Russ Meyer, 1970)
20. Magnifique, Le (Philippe de Broca, 1973)

So, who wants to join? Let's see those Top 20 lists!

[members]

1. Nate. (NoSex)
2. Rebecca. (Superstitious)
3. Amanda. (Athorpedo)
4. Spencer. (BeCoolHoneyBunny)
5. Winston. (ThunderEvermore)
6. Matt (Djlunatix)

[BeCoolHoneyBunny]

Okay, cuntface.

1. Gummo (Harmony Korine, 1995)
2. Blue Velvet (David Lynch, 1986)
3. The Blair Witch Project (Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez, 1999)
4. Clerks (Kevin Smith, 1994)
5. Eraserhead (David Lynch, 1977)
6. Night of the Living Dead (George A. Romero, 1968)
7. Pee-wee's Big Adventure (Tim Burton, 1985)
8. Reservoir Dogs (Quentin Tarantino, 1992)
9. Taxi Driver (Martin Scorsese, 1976)
10. A Clockwork Orange (Stanley Kubrick, 1971)
11. Igby Goes Down (Burr Steers, 2002)
12. Freaks (Tod Browning, 1932)
13. Trainspotting (Danny Boyle, 1996)
14. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Terry Gilliam, 1998)
15. The Empire Strikes Back (Irvin Kershner, 1980)
16. The Elephant Man (David Lynch, 1980)
17. The Devil and Daniel Johnston (Jeff Feuerzeig, 2005)
18. Forbidden Zone (Richard Elfman, 1980)
19. Harold and Maude (Hal Ashby, 1971)
20. The Last Man on Earth (Ubaldo Ragona, 1964)

And just for the heck of it...

21. MONDO TOPLESS (RUSS MEYER, 1966)

[NoSex]

And just for the heck of it...

21. MONDO TOPLESS (RUSS MEYER, 1966)

I like the list. I'm really happy to see The Elephant Man. Every single time I see this movie I try to rationalize to myself why it hasn't replaced Eraserhead - or something like it - on my own list. Of course I love to see The Forbidden Zone, Pee Wee, Freaks, and Clerks. Also, I like your documentary, fantastic film. Three questions before I admit you:

Why Reservoir Dogs over any other QT?
Why Empire over any other Star Wars?
Why don't you watch more foreign language films?

[BeCoolHoneyBunny]

I like the list. I'm really happy to see The Elephant Man. Every single time I see this movie I try to rationalize to myself why it hasn't replaced Eraserhead - or something like it - on my own list. Of course I love to see The Forbidden Zone, Pee Wee, Freaks, and Clerks. Also, I like your documentary, fantastic film. Three questions before I admit you:

Why Reservoir Dogs over any other QT?
Why Empire over any other Star Wars?
Why don't you watch more foreign language films?

I choose Reservoir Dogs because, for me at least, it has the qualities that really pinpoint Tarantino's genius (not that I consider Quentin Tarantino a genius, you know that). The classic description being a heist film that doesn't show the heist, the individual character development, the construction/collapse of character relationships. Also, this being QT's first REAL shot at an actual "movie" movie, I respect it for it's professional look, even at rather unconventional times. It really looks great for it's budget. And I think I need to give Pulp Fiction a rest.

Second question. Empire is the most important installment in the Star Wars saga. Empire introduced meaning and emotion into Star Wars, otherwise which would be a kinda cool, kinda fun Sci-fi trilogy. Instead, Empire gives the entire saga a deep-rooted edge which is needed in order to really understand the whole story and history of Star Wars.

Third question. Simply, I need money. Or I need to use your Netflix. Give me.

[NoSex]

Simply, I need money.

a) Gotta love a heist film that has so little do with a heist that we don't even see any fat cash or crying desk clerks. This use to battle with Jackie Brown for my favorite QT all the time. I think you've sold it.

b)You know I don't really like Star Wars. But, Empire has always been my favorite, maybe for the same reasons, but probably more so because I like the look and sound of Imperial Walkers. But, hey... agree with me: If this were to be the last installment in the series, wouldn't you have liked it that much more? Think about it.

c)Come over sometime. Oh, try to download some torrents too. But, I understand, I have the same problem pretty much. But, I'm getting better. Seeing more movies. Funny Games was good.

Welcome to the club, pilgrim.
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