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Title: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 12:10:26 PM: The thread on 60 reasons why he rocks made me curious what everyone's favorite Spielberg film is.

Mine is Raiders.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 12:14:17 PM: Raiders if fucking great, but to me Jurassic Park is the epitome of summer blockbuster. I mean, who doesn't like Jurassic Park?
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 25, 2007, 12:15:37 PM: The Color Purple is amazing and Amistad is CRIMINALLY under rated btw

I chose Raiders
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 12:17:03 PM: Quote from: jarosh on January 25, 2007, 12:15:33 PM
Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 12:14:17 PM
Jurassic Park is the epitome of summer blockbuster.
that's a positive?
not that i don't like jp

Is it a negative?
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 12:23:46 PM: A LOT of people don't like JP Mr. Flame. Many spielberg fans seem to think it and E.T. are over-rated.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
I like JP
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Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 12:25:47 PM: Who doesnt like JP? I dont believe it.

Also, ET is over rated.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Solo on January 25, 2007, 12:27:42 PM: JP is a steaming turd. Just above Hook and JP2 in terms of crappiness.

Since the thread is called "Spielberg's BEST film", I voted for Schindler's List. If this was a favorites thread, then I would have voted for either Jaws or The Last Crusade.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 12:28:31 PM: Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 12:25:47 PM
Who doesnt like JP? I dont believe it.

Many, many, many people (not me).

Rememeber most big time films fans tend to not like summer blockbusters
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: TVC15 on January 25, 2007, 12:32:36 PM: I watched JP last month for the first time since its original run on video. I can't believe I ever found it to be decent, even as a summer blockbuster. The acting is so poor, the pacing MADE ME FALL ASLEEP, and Jeff Goldblum's character is like the worst thing to ever hit the screen. Far too long between action segments, and the plot parts are boring. The special effects have held up really well, though.

Also: Raiders is his best movie. I have a soft spot for Empire of the Sun, but I believe that's because I have a big boner for J.G. Ballard.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Solo on January 25, 2007, 12:32:40 PM: Quote from: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 12:28:31 PM
Rememeber most big time films fans tend to not like summer blockbusters

That sounds really pretentious. I consider myself a big time film fan, and I have no problems with blockbusters.
My only criteria is that a) they dont insult you be playing to the lowest common denominator, and b) the film is actually good. Being a popcorn flick and being a smart film aren't mutually exclusive, yanno!
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 12:34:07 PM: Quote from: Solo on January 25, 2007, 12:32:40 PM
Quote from: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 12:28:31 PM
Rememeber most big time films fans tend to not like summer blockbusters

That sounds really pretentious. I consider myself a big time film fan, and I have no problems with blockbusters.
By blockbuster I am not talking about the Jaws or A New Hope's of the "genre".

More the Jurassic Park, Independence Day, Armageddon...etc type of stuff that the public goes INSANE over in the summers but have little substance
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 12:35:56 PM: I was not aware that Jurrasic Park had little substance.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: TVC15 on January 25, 2007, 12:37:28 PM: Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 12:35:56 PM
I was not aware that Jurrasic Park had little substance.

How about telling us what substance there is?
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Solo on January 25, 2007, 12:37:38 PM: I assure, it did (have no substance) FoC. Go watch it again.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:11:48 PM: Isn't FOC getting a film related degree? Oh dear oh dear
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment on January 25, 2007, 05:14:46 PM: FoC is one of those guys who thinks the original Star Wars is the greatest film ever made, what do you expect?
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:16:14 PM: Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 25, 2007, 05:14:46 PM
FoC is one of those guys who thinks the original Star Wars is the greatest film ever made, what do you expect?

Return of the Jedi

At least im not the cigarillo that voted for War of the Worlds
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:17:03 PM: but when you are getting your major in the film industry I would think one would be "above" Jurassic Park.

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:16:14 PM
Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 25, 2007, 05:14:46 PM
FoC is one of those guys who thinks the original Star Wars is the greatest film ever made, what do you expect?

Return of the Jedi

oh jesus christ... :lol I feel A New Hope is indeed classic cinema. RETURN OF THE JEDI? It's a fun adventure film but you are getting a degree in film you need training sir.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment on January 25, 2007, 05:17:16 PM: Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:16:14 PM
Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 25, 2007, 05:14:46 PM
FoC is one of those guys who thinks the original Star Wars is the greatest film ever made, what do you expect?

Return of the Jedi

Wait, you think RotJ > ANH?

Good lord. :(
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:18:04 PM: Quote from: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:17:03 PM
but when you are getting your major in the film industry I would think one would be "above" Jurassic Park.

What do you mean above?

I would rather watch JP than any of those movies right now.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment on January 25, 2007, 05:18:43 PM: Any of "what" movies right now?
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:19:07 PM: Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:18:04 PM
Quote from: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:17:03 PM
but when you are getting your major in the film industry I would think one would be "above" Jurassic Park.

What do you mean above?

I would rather watch JP than any of those movies right now.
its popcorn fluff ala independence day.

It is the Madden and GTA's films
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: CajoleJuice on January 25, 2007, 05:19:48 PM: Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 25, 2007, 05:18:43 PM
Any of "what" movies right now?

The movies with "Jurassic Park" in the title.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:20:06 PM: Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 25, 2007, 05:18:43 PM
Any of "what" movies right now?

The ones listed above.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: CajoleJuice on January 25, 2007, 05:20:59 PM: Quote from: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:19:07 PM
Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:18:04 PM
Quote from: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:17:03 PM
but when you are getting your major in the film industry I would think one would be "above" Jurassic Park.

What do you mean above?

I would rather watch JP than any of those movies right now.
its popcorn fluff ala independence day.

It is the Madden and GTA's films

GTA games are fucking great, I don't care what everyone other than Himuro says.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:21:35 PM: FOC this might help you understand. It would be like someone saying

"Video Games are a fantastic art form, I am getting my major in college in a video game related field." And then when asked what their favorite game is they reply "Madden 2006"

Quote from: CajoleJuice on January 25, 2007, 05:20:59 PM
GTA games are fucking great, I don't care what everyone other than Himuro says.
Agreed. But they are the blockbuster fluff of video games but hush back to the FOC film views!
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:22:33 PM: Quote from: CajoleJuice on January 25, 2007, 05:20:59 PM
Quote from: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:19:07 PM
Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:18:04 PM
Quote from: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:17:03 PM
but when you are getting your major in the film industry I would think one would be "above" Jurassic Park.

What do you mean above?

I would rather watch JP than any of those movies right now.
its popcorn fluff ala independence day.

It is the Madden and GTA's films

GTA games are fucking great, I don't care what everyone other than Himuro says.

You cant like GTA games, they are popular.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment on January 25, 2007, 05:23:05 PM: Or more like FPS fans whose all-time favorite game is "Halo 2". Not even Halo, but Halo fucking Deuce.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: CajoleJuice on January 25, 2007, 05:23:50 PM: Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 25, 2007, 05:23:05 PM
Or more like FPS fans whose all-time favorite game is "Halo 2". Not even Halo, but Halo fucking Deuce.

haha
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:24:13 PM: Most people in Hollywood love the Star Wars trilogy. On the freaks and Geeks commentary Apataw said that you cant work in hollywood unless you were a star wars geek. I like alot of artsy fartsy movies, i just enjoy Star Wars more.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:24:50 PM: Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:24:13 PM
Most people in Hollywood love the Star Wars trilogy. On the freaks and Geeks commentary Apataw said that you cant work in hollywood unless you were a star wars geek. I like alot of artsy fartsy movies, i just enjoy Star Wars more.
???
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:25:56 PM: Im saying its ok to think Star Wars is fucking fantastic, it doesnt mean I have shit taste in movies.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: CajoleJuice on January 25, 2007, 05:26:47 PM: Soon enough you'll also have to be a scientologist to work in Hollywood.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment on January 25, 2007, 05:27:02 PM: Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:24:13 PM
Most people in Hollywood love the Star Wars trilogy. On the freaks and Geeks commentary Apataw said that you cant work in hollywood unless you were a star wars geek. I like alot of artsy fartsy movies, i just enjoy Star Wars more.

I like Star Wars too, but calling it my favorite film ever would mean I'd either have to be incredibly sheltered or extremely distinguished mentally-challenged.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:28:22 PM: Or i just like different movies than everyone else.

Would it be more acceptable is i was jerking off to Donnie Darko? Or Fight club?
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment on January 25, 2007, 05:30:26 PM: Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:28:22 PM
Or i just like different movies than everyone else.

Would it be more acceptable is i was jerking off to Donnie Darko? Or Fight club?

No, but it would help.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:30:59 PM: I really hope your kidding.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment on January 25, 2007, 05:33:37 PM: Those are hardly better films, but it would at least make you seem like you have seen some films that aren't as mainstream as sliced cheese.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:34:28 PM: Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 25, 2007, 05:33:37 PM
Those are hardly better films, but it would at least make you seem like you have seen some films that aren't as mainstream as sliced cheese.

:lol :lol :lol :lol

Did you even see the movies i posted?
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment on January 25, 2007, 05:36:05 PM: Ask your average soccer mom if she's ever heard of Donnie Darko. Go ahead, I'll wait.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:37:03 PM: So now i cant habe my favorite movie be one that a soccer mom has heard of.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment on January 25, 2007, 05:38:17 PM: Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:37:03 PM
So now i cant habe my favorite movie be one that a soccer mom has heard of.

That's not what I'm saying, but having Star Wars as your favorite movie makes you seem like the type who's probably only seen Star Wars, some pixar films, and a few summer movies. Not a supposed student in film.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:39:05 PM: Then you're just making assumptions.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:40:18 PM: And most if not all the hollywood star wars fans do not consider star wars the favorite films. Kevin Smith the "big" movie star wars fanboy doesn't even include it in his top 10 film of all time. I don't think you are taken seriously in the film circles if you call star wars your favorite film ever and I love star wars.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment on January 25, 2007, 05:41:13 PM: Quote from: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:40:18 PM
And most if not all the hollywood star wars fans do not consider star wars the favorite films. Kevin Smith the "big" movie star wars fanboy doesn't even include it in his top 10 film of all time. I don't think you are taken seriously in the film circles if you call star wars your favorite film ever and I love star wars.

Exactly.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:41:23 PM: Ok fine, "obscure chinese movie" is now my favorite film.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment on January 25, 2007, 05:42:43 PM: Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:41:23 PM
Ok fine, "obscure chinese movie" is now my favorite film.

lolz, you can't even think of anything else. Something tells me you probably HAVEN'T seen many other films besides Star Wars. :rofl
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:44:10 PM: It was a joke, I was trying to say that I could appear to be some film savy person just by changing my favorite movie.

Why do you even care what my favorite movie is.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment on January 25, 2007, 05:45:14 PM: Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 05:44:10 PM
It was a joke, I was trying to say that I could appear to be some film savy person just by changing my favorite movie.

Why do you even care what my favorite movie is.

We don't, we're just laughing at the absurdity of it.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 25, 2007, 05:47:10 PM: OMG YOUR OPINION DISAGREES WITH MINE CHANGE IT
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:50:46 PM: Quote from: Phoenix Dark on January 25, 2007, 05:47:10 PM
OMG YOUR OPINION DISAGREES WITH MINE CHANGE IT
We aren't trying to get in the film industry though ;)
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment on January 25, 2007, 05:51:58 PM: Quote from: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:50:46 PM
Quote from: Phoenix Dark on January 25, 2007, 05:47:10 PM
OMG YOUR OPINION DISAGREES WITH MINE CHANGE IT
We aren't trying to get in the film industry though ;)

*ahem*
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Himu on January 25, 2007, 05:54:28 PM: Quote from: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:21:35 PM
Agreed. But they are the blockbuster fluff of video games but hush back to the FOC film views!

Shut up. GTA are great games, blockbuster or not.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:55:32 PM: Quote from: Himuro on January 25, 2007, 05:54:28 PM
Quote from: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:21:35 PM
Agreed. But they are the blockbuster fluff of video games but hush back to the FOC film views!

Shut up. GTA are great games, blockbuster or not.
I never said they weren't. I love GTA
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Himu on January 25, 2007, 05:56:30 PM: As for the topic at hand, Schindler's List is his best film, but as for favorites...hmmm. I'd say Saving Private Ryan.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 25, 2007, 05:57:28 PM: Star Wars is a fantastic movie for what it is. It does its job better than anything else that's similar, and I love all three films. That being said, it's not my favorite movie - To Kill a Mockingbird is.

Like Star Wars, Raiders does its job better than any movie: to date it's easily the best "adventure" movie I've ever seen. I watched it again a couple months ago and couldn't help but be impressed at the pacing of the movie. While nothing is over looked, nothing drags on. Amazing. And unlike Star Wars, Raiders delivers on every level. The acting in Star Wars, while helped along by some great dialogue, had some cheesy spots - which is understanable considering the movie is basically Lucas' homage to Flash Gordon and similar movies he enjoyed as a child. Raiders features some great preformances and even greater lines.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: CajoleJuice on January 25, 2007, 05:58:16 PM: Quote from: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:55:32 PM
Quote from: Himuro on January 25, 2007, 05:54:28 PM
Quote from: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 05:21:35 PM
Agreed. But they are the blockbuster fluff of video games but hush back to the FOC film views!

Shut up. GTA are great games, blockbuster or not.
I never said they weren't. I love GTA
Yea, you even compared it to Armageddon. Even Criterion can recognize the greatness of that movie:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/6305311463.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.gif)
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Himu on January 25, 2007, 05:58:53 PM: As generic as it is for me to say this, To Kill A Mockingbird is definitely my favorite book. The movie is amazing and powerful as well, probably even more so.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 06:02:56 PM: Quote from: Himuro on January 25, 2007, 05:58:53 PM
As generic as it is for me to say this, To Kill A Mockingbird is definitely my favorite book. The movie is amazing and powerful as well, probably even more so.
top 5 film for me, easily.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: CajoleJuice on January 25, 2007, 06:03:56 PM: I've read the book, but never seen the movie.

On a side note, I think PD has told us about 50 times that his favorite movie is To Kill a Mockingbird.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 25, 2007, 06:06:15 PM: Quote from: Himuro on January 25, 2007, 05:58:53 PM
As generic as it is for me to say this, To Kill A Mockingbird is definitely my favorite book. The movie is amazing and powerful as well, probably even more so.

(http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/938/mockingbird1922lk.jpg)
"I got somethin' to say. And then I ain't gonna say no more. He took advantage of me. An' if you fine, fancy gentlemen ain't gonna do nothin' about it, then you're just a bunch of lousy, yella, stinkin' cowards, the - the whole bunch of ya, and your fancy airs don't come to nothin'. Your Ma'am'in' and your Miss Mayellarin' - it don't come to nothin', Mr. Finch, not... no!"

:bow best movie of all time IMHO
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Vizzys on January 25, 2007, 06:07:12 PM: who voted war of the worlds LOL

Id love to hear why
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment on January 25, 2007, 06:09:16 PM: Quote from: Viz on January 25, 2007, 06:07:12 PM
who voted war of the worlds LOL

Id love to hear why

:-*
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: TVC15 on January 25, 2007, 06:28:35 PM: I wouldn't count To Kill a Mockingbird as a favorite movie, but Gregory Peck hits the ball out of the park with that performance.
Title: Re: Steven Spielberg's Best Film?
Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 25, 2007, 06:30:32 PM: As does nearly everyone else in the movie

It's amazing