Willliam Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles in the 'Thin Man'. What chemistry! Or failing that, Paul Newman and Robert Redford.
As a philosopher (by trade), there is value in reading philosophy. The thing to avoid is ONLY reading philosophy and not bothering about living...
To all of you of suggesting 'Trainspotting', I say, "Arrgh, how did I overlook that one?!" Gotta watch that movie again, haven't seen it in about...
My friend and I were discussing this issue the other night. This seems to involve more than just a good screenplay adapted from a book. Rather, I...
Fake Plastic Trees by Radiohead. Kinda cathartic, though.
If you're into the long medleys, Whole Lotta Love on disc 2 of BBC Sessions is terrific.
'Fade Into You', Mazzy Star.
In a definition I'm borrowing (read: ripping off wholesale) from Tom Wolfe, a cult is a religious organization (which is often, but not...
Whenever I've tripped, I've always (happily) made it a point to set aside 23.5 minutes to listen to Echoes. In fact I heard this whole album for...
Hell no, you're not fucked up! The thing about that movie is, after seeing it once you get past all the vile stuff (how about that chicken fucking...
Doves. One of the best bands you've never heard of. British. A pop band that can rock, but also be mellow and not put you to sleep. Check out...
Zeppelin. More prolific, better lineup all around (John Paul Jones is grossly underrated---listen to Ramble On or The Lemon Song---as is Jimmy...
On one hand, I agree with the view that started this thread. There's something wrong (not morally, of course) with saying you're a fan of some...
Have you checked Lackluster, er.... Blockbuster for the DVDs? I've seen them at my local store. For those of you who've seen the British Office,...
That reminds me, Thelizardqueen, how about Reefer Madness? A highly accurate potrayal of the effects of pot-smoking:p . Weed breeds violence,...
Roadhouse. A TBS/TNT staple. C'mon, Ben Gazzera AND Sam Elliot, how can you go wrong?? "I used to f*** guys like you in prison!"
Gus Van Sant's remake of Psycho. Yes, I know it's already been mentioned, but goddamnit that was so f***ing pretentious it deserves a second,...
What about Manos: Hands of Fate (the non-Mystery Science Theater version)? Don't forget the Matrix 3. Ugh! Talk about wrecking a wonderful...
Excellent thread!! Top 5 would have to be: 1) Rear Window 2) Vertigo 3) Psycho 4) Shadow of a Doubt 5) Strangers on a Train But hell, man,...
A very good, very readable introduction to existentialism is an essay by Jean-Paul Sartre called 'Existentialism as a Humanism'. It's not all that...
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