How many of EW's 'new classic' movies have you seen?

shawshank Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 04:36 PM EST

GOONIES!!!

The Avant Ridiculous Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 07:18 AM EST

I've seen 91 from start to finish. 95 if you count "several scenes from".

The Avant Ridiculous Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 07:17 AM EST

Here's the top 65 that didn't make the cut: 65 More Classics
http://theavantridiculous.blogspot.com

rob love Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 03:16 PM EST

this list was cool, but i think this one is much better!

http://www.theurbandaily.com/tv/article/the-urban-daily-presents-the-new-tv-classics

Marten Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 11:40 AM EST

Where the hell was American Beauty?! What a MAJOR oversight! You have enough room for movies like There Will be Blood and The Lives of Others, which aren't old enough yet to actually be deemed classics, but movies like Thin Red Line, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Platoon, The Pianist, Resivour Dogs, Se7en, The Usual Suspects, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Road to Perdition, Pan's Labyrinth, Spaceballs, The Rock, Wall Street. Which let's face it were all WAY better then South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut, The Blair Witch Project, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Far from Heaven (SERIOUSLY?!), Menace II Society, Napoleon Dynamite, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Sideways, The Truman Show, Men in Black, and The Sixth Sense.

Matt Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 08:40 AM EST

I've seen 70. I was thrilled to see Children of Men and the Breakfast Club.
Some omissions:
Out of Sight
The Princess Bride
Braveheart
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Shawshank Redemption
Heathers
The Fugitive
Groundhog Day

viewer Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 01:43 AM EST

nice to see speed, edward scissorhands, office space, and even pretty woman finally get some love.

pulp fiction at #1 is cool.

not surprised to see titanic so high. i mean it's the biggest movie hit of all time if you don't count inflation.

judging by just what most people like, i do not get why incredibles and toy story is there over finding nemo. casino royale, boogie nights, sideways, the truman show, men in black? they might not be bad films, but are they really gonna stand the test of time? lost and translation is one i really don't get, but i guess critics love it.

missing here:
SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
finding nemo
amelie
boyz n the hood
forrest gump
beauty and the beast
my best friend's wedding
before sunrise/sunset
kill bill
chicago
american pie
pirates of the carribean
million dollar baby
legally blonde
mean girls
a few good men
driving miss daisy
secrets and lies

TV Addict Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 12:02 AM EST

Has anybody mentioned you forgot "Shawshank Redemption?" HA!

I've seen 83. Maybe I'll finally check out "Moonstruck," "Natural Born Killers," and "Broadcast News."

Down with "Incredibles" haters.

If part of the definition of a classic is a movie you love to watch over and over again then you forgot "Dance with Wolves," "Braveheart," and "The Highlander."

ericalina Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:45 PM EST

ETA: I've seen 59, and was overjoyed to see Naked Gun on that list!

ericalina Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:42 PM EST

weird to see no shawshank, ferris bueller, jurassic park, and my own personal deepcut, little children.

drella66 Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 12:15 PM EST

I have seen 83 of the movies. I think that the biggest omission is Clerks. It was a film with an enormous impact on film besides being one of the funniest movies EVER!

drella66 Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 12:15 PM EST

I have seen 83 of the movies. I think that the biggest omission is Clerks. It was a film with an enormous impact on film besides being one of the funniest movies EVER!

Suzanne Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:40 AM EST

While I was thrilled to see Waiting for Guffman on the list, I was really surprised at the omission of The Princess Bride. I'm glad to see that so many other people were too.

Rob-Bob Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 12:17 AM EST

Laurie: How can it be Dudecentric when Moulin Rouge made the top 10? And I can't believe I also didn't notice The Big Lebowski was not on the list.

eddy Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 06:19 PM EST

Oh and then there's Glengarry Glen Ross- Mamet, Baldwin, Pacino, Arkin, Lemmon and Spacey- how can you go wrong? And Out of Sight (the movie that marked George Clooney's transition from television star to Hollywood icon)

Eddy Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 04:00 PM EST

I've seen all the films on the list but how could Field of Dreams be left off? And Hoosiers? Ferris Bueller's Day Off? Blade Runner? Baraka? Microcosmos? Four Weddings and a Funeral? The Shawshank Redemption? Wall Street? The Fugitive? And wasn't Toy Story II a far better film than the original? And how did Beauty and the Beast not make the list ahead of The Lion King? Anyway. Are you kidding me with Austin Powers? That whole shtick got old by the end of the opening credits. But I am happy to see that Forrest Gump didn't make the list.

Kelly Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 02:17 PM EST

I've seen 90.

Here's some of what's missing:
Heathers - 1989
Run Lola Run - 1998
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover - 1989
The Departed - 2006
The Princess Bride - 1987
Once - 2007
Talk to Her - 2002
Pan's Labyrinth - 2006
Elizabeth - 1998

Benigni Bites Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 01:48 PM EST

Where is Life is Beautiful? Who CARES, as long as it goes away and stays there!

Marisa Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 01:09 PM EST

I've seen 59. While there were several that I did not agree with (Spiderman 2, Children of Men), and several that I was happy to see (Waiting for Guffman, Spinal Tap, and Moulin Rouge), I'm going to go ahead and add Four Weddings and a Funeral, and GroundHog Day as definite classics.

Eric Friedmann Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 12:26 PM EST

You know, after looking at the list a second time, I am less impressed. In a 25 year period, you were only able to single out FOUR (4) foreign language-speaking films (Wings of Desire, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Lives of Others & Y Tu Mama Tambien)???

- Where is RAN (1985)?
- Where is CINEMA PARADISO (1989)?
- Where is LA FEMME NIKITA (1990)?
- Where is MEDITERRANEO (1991)?
- Where is LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE (1992)?
- Where is IL POSTINO (1994)?
- Where is LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL (1998)?

If you're going to compile amateurish movie lists, then don't ever expect to be taken seriously as professional writers!

lordheinrich Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 12:02 PM EST

Of course we are talking about the same foolish souls who couldn't find a place for Garth Brooks in their top album list recently so no surprise that they consider Moulin Rouge a bigger classic than Schindler's List and about 3000 better movies.

lordheinrich Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 11:55 AM EST

As usual EW missed the boat completely. Moulin Rouge in the top 10. Schindler's List which will go down in history as one of the best film's ever made not just in the last 25 years #21???!!! No Braveheart, Princess Bride, Batman Begins, or Finding Nemo. And even though it isn't a year old I would have added Enchanted.

Rahul Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 11:50 AM EST

Two more I have problems with:
The Incredibles - A very good movie, but did it deserve to bump the superior Finding Nemo off the list? Isn't Nemo the biggest selling DVD of all time? And Pixar's biggest box office hit?

Children of Men - Yes, those two long tracking shots that everyone talks
about are great, but what about the rest of the movie? Kee (the pregnant girl) is really annoying and the movie doesn't really convince that humanity is on its last legs. I think it's very overrated.

Laurie Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 11:22 AM EST

I have seen most of these movies and agree that a majority are great, but this is a very dudecentric list. Maybe if you had one of your chic writers on staff add a voice it would have been a bit more balanced.

seka Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 10:56 AM EST

Your jawdropping omissions:
The Princess Bride
A Few Good Men
Dead Poets Sociey

The Blair Witch Project should be on a list called "The Most Overrated Movies of All Time" or "What a Joke of a Movie".

Todd Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 10:12 AM EST

I am so glad you had Moulin Rouge in the top 10 but I am most happy about seeing Waiting For Guffman on the list. That is probably my favorite movie of all time!

I would have loved to see Election on this list too...though I didn't expect to.

Kevin Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 09:51 AM EST

I just realized that The Big Lebowski is not on the list...BOO!!! Also, I'm glad Fight Club made the list, but if you're going to include only 1 David Fincher movie it HAS to be Seven (Fight Club is probably "better"--certainly one of my favorites--but Seven is more of a "classic"...it's more accessable to the general public).

RIP George Carlin Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 09:45 AM EST

Renee, The first Naked Gun (as well as A Fish Called Wanda and Borat) is WAY better than any of the middlebrow whitey movies you mentioned; get a sense of humor already!

RIP George Carlin Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 09:45 AM EST

Renee, The first Naked Gun (as well as A Fish Called Wanda and Borat) is WAY better than any of the middlebrow whitey movies you mentioned; get a sense of humor already!

Kevin Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 09:39 AM EST

These lists are the worst I've ever seen. As everyone below noted: where's Shawshank? Where's Braveheart? Princess Bride? Last of the Mohicans? I mean seriously, is Blair Witch Project really better (or more classic) than any of these movies? Is Clueless really a more "classic" movie than Glory, Full Metal Jacket, Unforgiven, and LA Confidential? Also, Moulin Rouge? Really? I just don't get it...why do people love that unwatchable piece of garbage?
The other big lists were equally as bad. On the music list, In Rainbows is better than OK Computer? A guy named T.I. deserves a place on a "classics" music list? A Mariah Carey album in the Top 20? In the books list, why is The Corrections in the Top 20? Why is Zadie Smith's On Beauty on the list but White Teeth isn't? Where's Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses? Where is Stephen King's Dark Tower series (6 of the 7 books were released in the past 25 years)? In all, poor job EW...ask your readers next time.

Allison Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 09:03 AM EST

Like others, I would be curious to find out the criteria for this list, because I felt there were several that I would put on a list of "classics" missing - Four Weddings and a Funeral, The Shawshank Redemption (like so many others have said), The Princess Bride, one of the Batman movies (though the first isn't my favorite, it's probably the one that deserves a spot on this list), Field of Dreams, Pirates of the Carribean...

Emmy Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 08:51 AM EST

I've seen quite a few, but I gotta ask, where were two of my all time favorites, "The Princess Bride" and "Dead Poets Society"?!?!?!

Allison Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 08:41 AM EST

Bueller? Bueller?

Lola Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 08:37 AM EST

I think some of these movies, while good, are not classics. Sideways? Lost in Translation? As usual, EW staffers are showing their bias to newer movies. To me a classic is a movie that sticks with you and you want to watch over and over. Or, has dialogue people quote all the time!
A Few Good Men - "You can't handle the truth!"
Dead Poets Society - Carpe Diem. How many jokers who don't know a word of Latin know that phrase because of that movie?

Omo's Mom Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 08:27 AM EST

umm CLERKS????

Renee Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 08:24 AM EST

Schindler's List #22? Saving Private Ryan #6? I like SPR but I think these two movies should have been reversed. In what world is Casino Royale better than Schindler's List? WTF?

S Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 08:23 AM EST

Best In Show?

Ronda Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 08:23 AM EST

How could you put Toy Story ahead of the The Lion King?????

Renee Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 08:07 AM EST

How can Shawshank not be on the list? It is the best movie made in the last 25 years. Everyone who has seen it, LOVES IT. The only movie that beats it on IMDB is the Godfather. How can Men in Black be on the list and not Shawshank?
Here are some other movies missing on the list:
THE PRINCESS BRIDE
FORREST GUMP
FIELD OF DREAMS
A FEW GOOD MEN
CHICAGO

Movies that should NOT be on the list:
CASINO ROYAL
MEN IN BLACK
MOULIN ROUGE
NAKED GUN

Jon Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 07:45 AM EST

Um, where's Braveheart? It's a beautifully crafted epic movie, and an Oscar winner! I understand everyone hates Mel Gibson now, but Braveheart is still a classic movie.
And missing Shawshank (which should have been Top 10) and a Few Good Men is just ludicrous.

Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 07:38 AM EST

Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark are more than 25 years old.

Still, the list is terrible anyway. Spider Man 2? And indeed, no Shawshank?

MWC Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 07:16 AM EST

Shawshank Redemption belongs not only on this list, but in the Top 10. So this list is garbage.

Andrea Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 06:57 AM EST

I've seen 57 of them (I didn't count the ones I've only seen part) of, like Big or Moonstruck). Although I have to agree that omitting Princess Bride and American History X was rather surprising...

Joan Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 05:12 AM EST

How in the world wide web could you intellegiently include on your list of the top 100 movies Men in Black, Back to the Future and Ghostbusters and then not include Star Wars or Indiana Jones????? Those movies are classic all the way. References, lampoons and odes to those 2 movies appear in more advertising, songs, TV shows, other movies, books, magazines- well just everywhere on the planet and are instantly recognizable! What is more classic than that????

Nix Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 03:08 AM EST

I really question whether Pulp Fiction remains worthy of top new classic list at this point, over LOTR. Until LOTR, I would have agreed with you; but both within the world of movies, and coinciding with the general world paradigm shift of 2001 (and we all thought nothing would happen...) LOTR has superseded it.

V.M.L. Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 02:15 AM EST

Um, EW, you forgot four movies: BRAZIL, FINDING NEMO, THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, and RATATOUILLE.

Raven_Moon Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 11:11 PM EST

I agree with many on the list & disagree with maybe just as many. Where are The Shawshank Redemption, Amilie, the Harry Potter films, Shakespeare In Love, A Fish Called Wanda, Donnie Darko & most importantly of all, The Princess Bride on this list? How in the world do you forget The Princess Bride? That being said, I know some people like these films but I still believe Fargo & Lost in Translation are highly overrated.

Jenny Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 10:49 PM EST

66 out of 100 for me as well.

Rahul Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 09:03 PM EST

I've seen 73.
I think it may be too early to include 2 movies released a year ago on a classics list. Give them time to settle.

There are some I'm surprised not to see here, like others have said:
The Shawshank Redemption - "memorable works that have endured in the public consciousness despite shrugs from academics -and the Academy" - I think this was a big miss. It's hard to think of many movies that really fit that bill and this is definitely one them.
Others missed: American Beauty, Amelie, The Princess Bride, Wall Street

I didn't like these choices:
Napoleon Dynamite - this needs to be mentioned first because I can't understand why anyone likes this stupid movie
Others: Casino Royale, Jerry Maguire

BenG Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 08:59 PM EST

I'm curious as to what the criteria was for selecting these films. More importantly, what happened to:

1. American History X
2. Beauty and the Beast
3. Donnie Darko
4. Empire Records
5. Starship Troopers
6. American Psycho
7. Juno

I also agree that quite of the few films were chosen cause they were "feel good" (e.g. Big). Just cause it feels good doesn't make it right ;)

Nick Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 07:44 PM EST

"Big"? You have got to be kidding me. All people think about anymore is the charm factor. Good job, though, by knocking off charmer "Finding Nemo" and putting on "The Incredibles". But UGH!

Sorry but where's:
The Insider (Russell Crowe at his absolute best)
Philadelphia (For Hanks instead of "Toy Story", which is just PIXAR)
What's Eating Gilbert Grape (which is Johnny Depp and Leonardo Dicaprio's BEST MOVIE)
Billy Elliot
Heat (gotta love Pacino/De Niro!)
Whale Rider
Murderball or Enron (take your pick, two marvelous docs)
The Illusionist

Nick Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 07:44 PM EST

"Big"? You have got to be kidding me. All people think about anymore is the charm factor. Good job, though, by knocking off charmer "Finding Nemo" and putting on "The Incredibles". But UGH!

Sorry but where's:
The Insider (Russell Crowe at his absolute best)
Philadelphia (For Hanks instead of "Toy Story", which is just PIXAR)
What's Eating Gilbert Grape (which is Johnny Depp and Leonardo Dicaprio's BEST MOVIE)
Billy Elliot
Heat (gotta love Pacino/De Niro!)
Whale Rider
Murderball or Enron (take your pick, two marvelous docs)
The Illusionist

Nick Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 07:29 PM EST

Also, "The Bourne Supremacy"? How random can you get? Identity was like a whole lot better. You missed "Fearless" even though Jodie Foster mentioned it. "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", "Shawshank Redemption", all of Hayao Miyazaki's brilliant animated films, "Collateral", my all time favorite, "Adaptation", "Matchstick Men", "Master and Commander", "In America", "The Assasination of Jesse James"... yeah. Sorry... I at least love your top book. "The Road" is THE GREATEST book of the last 25 years, and I am proud you chose it over Harry "Wandy" Potter.

bonnylass Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 07:23 PM EST

I got warm fuzzies when I saw Hoop Dreams on the list!
Hey Michael Hobbs--how do you know a movie is garbage if you haven't even seen it?

Nick Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 07:18 PM EST

Being an avid reader of EW, I usually go along with the insights provided. But I was horrified with the movie list. "Do the Right Thing", "The Lives of Others", "Children of Men", and "The Truman Show" were four amazing movies, each pretty underrated on your list. I think you could have involved a couple of artistic movies instead of just mainstream. As for how many I've seen, about 33, but maybe it's just the lack of lesser known films. I would go with "Brazil" or "In the Name of the Father" any day over such films as "Shrek" or "Men in Black." Speaking of "Shrek", before "Hoop Dreams", "Eternal Sunshine", and "Michael Clayton", just to name three. Plus, "Casino Royale" is way too high. So... I think you could have done better, but all the same, it is hard to compile a Top 100 list.

Rhonda Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 06:36 PM EST

I have seen 83 ... I agree you missed some real classics... Shawshank, American Beauty, Ferris Beullers Day Off, the Usual Suspects, Bull Durham.

Bryan Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 06:01 PM EST

Missing The Shawshank Redemption, my favorite movie released in the last twenty years, immediately nullifies your list in my view.

Ashley Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 04:12 PM EST

I've seen 70 out of 100. Not too shabby. I think the list was pretty good. A few omissions that have already been mentioned (The Princess Bride & Shawshank Redemption), but overall its a good list!

Alan Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 03:53 PM EST

All I can say is...Ferris Bueller's Day Off. You kinda blew it there. Other than that...not bad!

Michael Hobbs Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 03:47 PM EST

Why are people calling for the Harry Potter moives to be on this list. It's that i think they are bad, but they aren't that great either. Read the books if you want the classic Harry Potter.

Michael Hobbs Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 03:45 PM EST

My previous post has a typo. I put Gum instead of gump.

Michael Hobbs Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 03:16 PM EST

I have seen 60 of the 100. I didn't feel so bad since half of this list is garbage.

Michael Hobbs Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 03:12 PM EST

There is some very misguided decisions here. You included such garbage as Napoleon Dynamite, The Blair Witch Project, Speed, Clueless, There's Something About Mary, Scream, and many others. You also claim to put the people who had the idea first on the list, but then included lame sequels like Aliens, Bourne Supremacy, and Evil Dead 2.

You left out real classics like American Beauty, Princess Bride, Rudy, Dogma, Blade Runner, Color Pruple, Shawshank Redemption, Hook, and Forest Gum, Crash.

This list deserves a redue, most of the real classics aren't on it.

RLL Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 02:58 PM EST

I've seen 95 out of the 100. 2 of them I have never heard of.

Great List. Some omissions...but you are not going to please everyone.

I like your TV list better.

Chris Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 02:04 PM EST

I like alot of those movies on the list and seen about 90 of them. I just think you shouldn't have left off some Forrest Gomp, Independence Day, The Harry Potter movies, Little Miss Sunshine, Enter the Dragon and I could think of alot more. Your List was ok.

DYMongoose Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 01:56 PM EST

You included Napolean Dynamite, but left out Forrest Gump and Harry Potter? For shame...

matt Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 08:31 AM EST

i think this list was supposed to be 101 but they forgot to put shawshank at the top because they could only show 25 each day. 40 once i get a tivo that will go up

bb Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 05:39 AM EST

I was extremely disappointed with the list. Are any of the writers of the list older than 25? Seems like they omitted most of the films of the 80's that they couldn't have seen first run.

Jay Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 04:25 AM EST

I've seen 96, and I have Scarface and In the Mood for Love queued up on the DVR, which after viewing will make 98. Can I get a job at EW?

rolo Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 01:04 AM EST

Seen 73 of the 100. I agree that there were many omissions that should be on there. Princess Bride and High Fidelity being the biggest slights, but looking at "cult" life after the big screen, there are even more:

Big Lebowski
Juno
Shawshank (TNT made it classic)
Desperado
Clerks
The Sixth Sense (just for the rebirth of the wow factor)
Ghostbusters
American Pie (restarted the shock comedy)
Batman (Nicholson or Bale)
Leaving Las Vegas
Election
Casino
Beautiful Girls
Braveheart
The Sandlot (I coach softball and you would not believe how often that is quoted)
Wedding Crashers
...and finally the biggest slight of all time due to its timelessness and quotable line...THE GOONIES!!!

S Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 12:01 AM EST

I felt somewhat unsatisfied with the order and omission of certain movies.
Ive seen 83 of the 100.
First of all, where the hell is Lethal Weapon? If its not better, than it is just as good as Die Hard.
Jurassic Park? What the $#!&??
Plus, Sam Jackson was in it-the baddest mofo around.
Frankly, Theres Something About Mary sucked and in no way should be ahead of No Country For Old Men.
Movies that are missing: Resevoir Dogs, Guy Richie films, Knocked Up, The Big Lebowski. I rest my case.

"I did nawt care for The Godfather"-Peter Griffin.

Risky Business fade me feel pretty warm and fuzzy...yeah...in my PANTS. oh ho ho...just kiddin.
It was really Eternal Sunshine.

Todd Reynard Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 11:55 PM EST

Sorry, I left out waaaaaaay too many but I have to say, here's what you missed other than what I previously mentioned:

*Princess Bride
*High Fidelity
*Superbad (because of it's Cult-value)
*American Beauty
*Almost Famous
*The Big Lebowski
*Walk The Line
*About A Boy
*High Fidelity
*Love Actually
*Ghost
*Red Dawn
*Actually; any Judd Apatow movie

Ok glad I got that off my chest; continue.

Tuzo Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 11:55 PM EST

Good list.

I've Only seen 59. :(

At the risk of public ridicule, I'll post what I think was missed.
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Tier One (The "huh?!?" list)
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The Princess Bride
The Shawshank Redemption
The Usual Suspects
The Fugitive
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Personal Favs Missing
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Almost Famous
Apollo 13
My Cousin Vinny
The Hunt For Red October
The Natural
Tin Cup
Bull Durham
La Femme Nikita
Run Lola Run
Rob Roy

Seth Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 11:52 PM EST

How can you leave out Forrest Gump!

LisaMama Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 11:45 PM EST

I've seen 70; my husband has seen 75. But where's Princess Bride, Shawshank Redemption and Sense and Sensibility?

Todd Reynard Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 11:33 PM EST

You guys did fine with Pulp Fiction at Number 1, but where were The Usual Suspects, The Fly (despite the Gore-factor, it's a good tragedy), The Shawshank Redemption, Ratatouillie, Ferris Bueller, Aladdin, Jurassic Park, The Crying Game, Chicago(!), Anchorman(!!), etc.

I guess I could go on and on about what was missed but I was very disappointed to see Titanic, Shrek, The Lion King, Blue Velvet, Spider-Man 2, and Toy Story so high on the list. They are so very overrated (I am talking to you especially, Titanic) and failed to mention how Chicago reinvented the film musical. All in all, I had mixed emotions concerning the list but found myself a little disappointed in the end.

chris Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 10:54 PM EST

I simply can't believe The Big Lebowski was left off of this list. I understand subjectivity here, but to say that The Big Lebowski doesn't deserve a spot is just sickening. First Blade Runner is poor sci-fi, now this. Pathetic yet again.

Jayel Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 10:01 PM EST

I've seen 68 of these, and I think it's a pretty good list. Titanic at #3, though? Really? Other movies since have shown the same technology better, and while the story is iconic, the narrative construction is pretty cliched, and the dialogue just reeks. But hey, a lot of people love it, so maybe that's why it belongs. I'm a little surprised that Austin Powers made the list but nothing directed by Kevin Smith did, but hey, to each their own.
Oh, what they hey - any list that includes Moulin Rouge! and puts Lord of the Rings next to the top makes me happy, so why quibble?

Sam Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 09:39 PM EST

I thought it was overall an excellent list, including many of the classics of the past 25 years. One quibble: Where's The Crying Game?

Mel Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 09:36 PM EST

I've seen 87 of the list. Not bad -- I could do better. :)

I was a little disappointed to see the omission of Resevoir Dogs, Clerks, The Usual Suspects, American Beauty, Bulworth, High Fidelity, Almost Famous, Say Anything, Dangerous Liasons, A Fish Called Wanda, Stranger than Fiction, Sense and Sensibility, and Working Girl, to name just a few, but hey, you got an awful lot right!

And you know what? Bravo to you for not jumping on the "Shawshank Redemption is Brilliant" bandwagon. Would I have included it on the list? Yeah, probably, but I've always thought the movie is a bit on the overrated side. Same with Forrest Gump. Now, if you could just take off those rose-colored glasses where Titanic is concerned, my respect would soar even higher!

Scott Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 09:17 PM EST

Missing: Three Kings, Run Lola Run, Traffic, Grosse Point Blank

No way should they be on the list: Napoleon Dynamite, South Park, Pretty Woman

eli Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 08:48 PM EST

I've seen 78 of those movies. Where pray tell is "Raising Arizona"? Classic Coen brothers.

atskooc Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 07:07 PM EST

i've seen 70 of them (which i think is pretty good, considering i've got two small children at home).

a few i think were slighted (possibly by the 25-year limit):
"life is beautiful"
"shawshank redemption"
"the hudsucker proxy"
"ferris bueller's day off"
"the usual suspects" (maybe i missed this on the list?)
"clerks"
"bull durham"
"waking ned devine"
"the goonies"
"plains, trains, and automobiles"

i'm glad to see "hoop dreams" made it. good choice there.

Roman Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 07:04 PM EST

1. Not bad at all, I'm ok with a lot of the choices
2. 43--Obviously, I still have some movie viewing to do, lol
3. To agree with several people here, you totally need to add Mean Girls. I quote that movie all the time. Also, Jurassic Park was one of the definitive movies of the 90s and my favorite childhood movie. Definitely needs to be on the list. All in all, good job, EW!

nunya Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 05:59 PM EST

a lot of ppl are griping about some films not being on the list when they are on the list; such as 'in the mood for love', 'pan's labryinth', 'waiting for guffman', etc. maybe we should all read the list thoroughly. just sayin'

jaime Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 05:21 PM EST

Ok earlier i didnt want to make a big deal for not haveing Mean Girls on there but now that i see that other people agree i am going to argue it!

MEAN GIRLS SHOULD BE THERE THAT MOVIE IS A CLASSIC AND WILL STAND THE TEST OF TIME! PEOPLE STILL QUOTE LINES FROM THE MOVIE. . . .YES WHERE IS MEAN GIRLS! Like Regina said "Boo you whore!"

Margaret (75/100 movies seen) Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 05:20 PM EST

No small task, compiling this list, and clearly you will find a lot of disagreement. The only film I took major issue with being left off is The Shawshank Redemption. Big surprise there. But kudos for putting such a fun list together in the first place. It certainly got people talking. :)

Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 05:13 PM EST

I've seen at least 85 percent of this list. I think "Hero" was better than "Crouching Tiger." I loved "Master and Commander" but I guess no one else did. And without "Shawshank" and "Big Lebowski," this list is bunk. It's even more bunk with "Pretty Woman." I mean come on.

Kristina Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 04:05 PM EST

I've seen 40 and partially seen a few more then that (by partially I mean catching the last half on TV or something like that). But why is Back to the Future in the end? And I would have liked to see Cinema Paradiso on the list, but I understand why it's not because I don't think a lot of people know about it. But every person I've talked to who has seen it loves that movie and it's my number one favorite movie. Besides Back to the Future, there were also a couple of more in the last 25 percent that I felt should have been in the top 20 percent.

Rob Grizzly Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 03:59 PM EST

I agree with many of these reader's suggestions- EW is missing A LOT of the REAL "new classics"

Rob Grizzly Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 03:56 PM EST

I've seen 98 of them. Seriously. And I'm not telling which ones I missed (out of embarrassment).

I didn't really like the list much at all. I agree with I guess about 74% of it. But that's only if I move the order of the movies around.

I honestly, think it's too early to put last years' movies like No Country and There Will Be Blood. Will they be classics in the long run? Time will tell. I can guarantee that Michael Clayton won't. Juno will stand the test of time better than anyone of those.

The Bourne Supremacy is the weakest of the Bourne movies- should have just used the first one.

I can't condone any "new" classic list that skips out on the oft quoted Braveheart or Forrest Gump.
Or the already heralded classics Superman and Tombstone.
Aladdin,
RoboCop,
Dances With Wolves,
Platoon,
I miss Jurassic Park, and Malcolm X.
Yet it has Sideways, which has already been forgotten, and the no one's heard of it, Breaking Waves?
Too many movies people don't even like!

Hunter Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 03:52 PM EST

No Shawshank?! WWWHHHAAATTT???!!!

jaime Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 03:49 PM EST

i've seen all but 25 and pulp fiction is my top movie! some titles i would have liked to have seen...

the ice storm
american history x
atonement
in the mood for love
the constant gardener
borat
garden state
28 days later
zodiac
run lola run
requiem for a dream
love, actually
pirates of the carribean
the prestige
amelie
finding nemo!!!
batman begins!!!
shawshank redemption!!!

Phil Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 03:10 PM EST

Where were The Sweet Hereafter and The Ice Storm. I'll echo other posters with Who Framed Roger Rabbit and The Shawshank Redemption (??!?!??). You guys usually don't miss these things..what happened here? Napoleon Dynamite? Really!?

Matt Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 03:09 PM EST

I'm so glad that Moulin Rouge! was in the top 10. It brought the movie musical back to the screen, and it is a work of brilliance. Se7en should have been on the list though.

Matthew Lingo Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 03:04 PM EST

The Big Lebowski gave me the warmest fuzzies. Oh wait, it wasn't on the list.

tex mex Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 02:29 PM EST

I've only seen 44 of them. I was happy to see Moulin Rouge! get some love.

Shamrock Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 02:00 PM EST

I have seen 83 of them, and of course I didn't agree with some of the choices (I prefered the Iron Giant over The Incredibles).

Z Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 01:57 PM EST

Incredibles? Really! You already have one "Toy Story" on the list and if you had to put another it should have been "Finding Nemo".

Also, where's "Mean Girls" the best teen movie of the 2000s. Kids in my school still quote it and watch it, and isn't a classic supposed to be a film people remember and want to see over and over.

GC Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 01:53 PM EST

Now that I think of it - I don't believe "Trainspotting" (#6 in my top 10 all time - I know I'm a dork) is on the list. Good God, what a rotten list! I can't believe Owen G. took part in this (well, except for "Pulp Fiction", which he worships). "Borat" should've been on here too.

Z Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 01:49 PM EST

43

GC Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 01:48 PM EST

Now that I'm rolling, I gotta say something about "Titanic". I can't argue with its success - biggest all time money-maker (in today's dollars or else its "Gone With the Wind"), 12 oscars and critical acclaim. Theorotically it can claim the mantle of most successful film ever - in whatever category you choose. BUT am I the only one who finds the dialog is many places to be flat-out laughable? What about the scenes in the beginning and end, taking place in the present day with the old lady? Dreadful. And the "love triangle" between Kate Winslet, Leonardo "Mother Theresa" Dicaprio and Billy "Snidely Whiplash" Zane? He should've had a pencil-thin moustache to twirl he was so cartoonishly evil. Fo such a lauded film, you'd think the characters would be more believable. I think its a solid drama with good action (what Cameron does best), but IMO is James Cameron's worst written film - and I do like several of his movies a lot.

GC Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 01:39 PM EST

Can I just say that any list that places "The Breakfast Club" 60-some odd places over "Sideways" is a flatout joke. "Sideways" is not my favorite all-time film, nor is "The Breakfast Club" my most hated film, I'm just using these two as an example of how ridiculous this list is. And for the record, I was 15 when "Breakfast Club" came out so I was in its exact demographic. "Sixteen Candles" is a much better film about teen angst.

Rob-Bob Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 01:22 PM EST

Dee, Raiders came out in 1981 and EMpire in 1980. The cut-off for the list is 1983.

Dee Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 01:05 PM EST

What about "Raiders of the Lost Ark", "Empire Strikes Back", or the Harry Potter series as a whole??

TV shows---you forgot ALIAS!!--but thanks for including, Next Generation, and BSG!!

Joe Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 01:01 PM EST

So let me get this straight, Napolean Dynamite makes the list, but the Shawshank Redemption doesn't? Is that some kind of sick joke???

Aaron Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 12:59 PM EST

EW, could you re-state what makes something a "new classic"? Because obviously this isn't a "Best Movies of the Last 25 Years" list. Box office success, cultural influence, industry influence, and actual quality all seem to be taken into high consideration.

BrandonK Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 12:01 PM EST

64...I got a lot of watching to do! I agree on Shawshank Redemption and Before Sunrise/Before Sunset. I have a feeling that if this list had been delayed a few weeks Wall-E would be on it. Just sayin'.

Rob-Bob Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 11:56 AM EST

1. There are of course a lot more I would like to see on the list, but no Shawshank Redemption is ridiculous. I had to go through the list several times, thinking I surely must have missed it. Why was this omitted?
2. 75, not counting movies like Moulin Rouge and Bourne Supremacy that I considered unwatchable and turned off. Moulin Rouge number 10? Seriously?
3. I was more upset at the high placement of movies like Speed than I was "giddy" about the placement of movies I already know I like.

Alex Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 11:38 AM EST

I agree with whoever said that you guys purposefully left out certain movies so that the commenters would throw temper tantrums. That being said, here's my temper tantrum:

Sixteen Candles
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Shawshank Redemption - one of the few movies you can sit down and watch with just about anyone and you'll all enjoy it. It's also one of those movies that if I catch on tv I stop what I'm doing to watch.
Boyz in the Hood
Considering the amount of hype EW has given "The Dark Knight" you'd think there might be at least ONE of the Batman films on here, either the first with Michael Keaton or Batman Begins
where is DEAD POETS SOCIETY - are you kidding me?

Jay Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 11:36 AM EST

I've seen 71 of the movies. Instead of "There Will Be Blood," you guys should have picked MAGNOLIA. It's PTA's masterpiece!

Brad Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 10:53 AM EST

I've seen every film except for Menace II Society, but this list just seems like it was haphazardly thrown together with half of the films included to seem legit and the other half thrown in to appease the masses, but missing the mark on both fronts.

I will say that for such a list, I'm glad to see films like Breaking The Waves, All About My Mother, The Lives of Others, and Hoop Dreams getting some unexpected recognition in a list where the likes of Spider Man 2 is being heralded as a classic. Overall though, this just seemed as pointless of an exercize as those insufferable lists AFI comes up with every year.

denny Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 10:42 AM EST

Overall, great list. I've seen 60 of them, which is far too low, but then I realized how many films that I have seen were missing. SO, where the heck are:
Pan's Labyrinth
Amelie
Run Lola Run
Beauty & The Beast (In NO POSSIBLE WORLD is this less a classic film than The Lion King)
Seven
Shall We Dance? (Original Japanese version)
Requiem For A Dream
Garden State
Analyze This
Meet the Parents
Ghost
Before Sunrise/Before Sunset
Say Anything...
Dogma
Enchanted
Total Recall
Shakespeare In Love
Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Legally Blonde

I also hate the fact that a piece of dreck such as Napoleon Dynamite is on the list at all, not to mention above In The Mood For Love, which is already a Criterion-approved classic and being used in film studies classes, which is surely a good argument for it being a New Classic. Take note TNT!

BUT, thank you for giving the following the respect they deserve: Clueless, Titanic, Blair Witch, Ripley, Scream, Truman Show, Memento, Speed, Moulin Rouge.

jaime Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 10:38 AM EST

Well. . .i guess im watching all the wrong movies. I have only seen 26 of these and lord knows i watch tons of movies. . .and own tons on dvd.
I was suprised to see Far From Heaven that is avery good movie that i for some reason think im the only one who has seen it cus most people have never heard of it, but wheres Chicago, Dreamgirls, The Green Mile, Forrest Gump, XMEN 2, Mean Girls (this is a cult classic) um there is so many more. . .wow! I dont know how you guys do it but i would disagree.

Cece Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 10:25 AM EST

OK, first off, I saw 68 of the movies. But, in my defense, some of your movies were crap. You added Men in Black, but no Color Purple.

While I appreciate the love for the underrated Menace II Society, there would have been no Menace II Society had it not been for Boyz in the Hood. Glaring ommission.

I absolutely love The Incredibles, far more than Finding Nemo, but even I am dumbfounded as to how Finding Nemo was ommitted.

And where the heck was Ferris Bueller? Or even American Pie? As far as new classics go, they remain quotable and still funny. They stand the test of time.

No Almost Famous? Really? Kill Bill? None of that, huh? OK. If that's how you want to do your list.

Oh, you ought to be ashamed of yourself for not adding Shawshank! That's just inexcusable.

However, props on Moulin Rouge. I thought you might have forgotten about it.

Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 09:15 AM EST

No Inside Man? Gosford Park? The Iron Giant? The Aviator (2004, of course)?
I haven't even counted the movies I've seen, let alone OWN, but there are some on that list that I will NEVER watch for good reasons.

227 Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 09:09 AM EST

Am I the only one that HATED Sideways?? Although I am from the area the movie was filmed and I felt it wasn't accurately represented. Plus they mispronounced a lot of places.

Buddy Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 08:59 AM EST

Sorry but Pulp Fiction is OVERRATED. Great soundtrack though. I agree with many post-ers:
No Shawshank?
Finding Nemo?
Ferris Bueller?

And what about Juno? The Fugitive? Casino?????

anonymous Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 08:54 AM EST

loved the list, but you missed Pan's Labyrinth badly.

laurel Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 08:43 AM EST

I've seen 72 of the 100. "Waiting for Guffman" deserves to be on the list!

Holly Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 08:38 AM EST

I've seen 55. Glad to see a lot of my all time favorites:

BROKEBACK MTN
SPINAL TAP & WAITING FOR GUFFMAN
RUSHMORE
BACK TO THE FUTURE

and thanks for mentioning the animated movies too.

But Pretty Woman? Really?

Silv Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 08:23 AM EST

Nunya, I join Ep Sato in not wanting to see Schindler's List. First, let me say I have the utmost respect for Spielberg and the story he wanted to tell. It is indeed a noble endeavor. I also have deep sympathy for all those who suffered and died during that horrible period of our world history, a time I have studied sufficiently in my life. That being said, I am indeed aware of the horrible cruelties of man and have no desire to see it depicted in a movie no matter what its outcome. I vividly remember a scene from the trailer when it first came out which showed a little girl standing in what looks to be a deep hole in the ground. That alone affected me deeply and I don't want to know what happened to her. As much a movie may be lauded, I have no desire to be left with a need for Prozac afterwards.

Elizabeth N Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 08:04 AM EST

I see through your strategy: you're deliberately leaving out the obvious "The Princess Bride" so that we could all get in a hissy fit over it and talk up the list at the water coolers. You know darn well that movie should be on the list. Another horrible oversight: "A Few Good Men"- there's not a wittier screenplay in cinema history in my opinion.

GP Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 08:01 AM EST

Great job EW. No one will EVER convince me that Pulp Fiction is not one of the best movies ever made. It deserves No. 1 for changing moviemaking forever. Loved to see Memento so high. It's in my top 5.

Ken Jones Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 07:49 AM EST

I've seen 73 of them. Se7en and The Goonies absolutely should be on this list.

JennyP Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 07:17 AM EST

I've seen 42 off the list. Some I've not heard of, to be honest. No Goonies? No Lost Boys? ...come on.

Otakoo Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 07:14 AM EST

Did Pixar or Disney paid for this list cuz Where's Spirited Away?!

Miss Christine Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 06:18 AM EST

Also just wanted to point out, that I think it's funny that "Pulp Fiction" is the numero uno choice and "Forest Gump", which beat out "Pulp" as the Best Movie of 1994 at the Oscars, isnt even listed.

Justice.. Is.. Served!

a Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 06:17 AM EST

Princess Bride and Usual Suspects!
Oh, I've seen 56.

Miss Christine Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 05:44 AM EST

I thought the list was good overall.
Ive seen 65 or so of the movies, most being in the top half.
I really wish you had added "Before Sunrise"-or even "Before Sunset"-"Terms of Endearment", "The Horse Whisperer" (one of MY faves), and "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi", AT LEAST, over "The Blair Witch Project". That movie was so ridiculous and pointless.
But I get that this is a list of influential, classic movies that have spawned sayings, fashion trends, major buzz, and many a budding career... and not just of independently good films, which, of course, these movies are as well.

Fuzzy feel good movies include: Edward Scissorhands, Lion King, *Lost In Translation*, Eternal Sunshine, I could really just keep going.

FUN FACT: I named my cat Jonesy after Ellen Ripley's orange tabby she so lovingly refers to as "s**thead" in "Aliens".

Alex Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 04:39 AM EST

I did pretty well - 76 out of 100.
But - Where was HALF NELSON??
That film is a modern classic and was a huge oversight...

Josh Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 02:37 AM EST

I have to say the list is ridiculous. I don't have many problems with what was picked and not picked, but the order is insane. How do you justify to yourself saying something like THE MATRIX is a better film than SCHINDLER'S LIST? It's ridiculous. PULP FICTION the best film of the last 25 years, you have to be kidding. Influential, maybe, stylish, certainly, but the BEST film? Come on.
Oh, and I've seen 88 of the 100.

Elizabeth N Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 02:16 AM EST

Regarding your recent Top New TV Classics: I'm so incensed, I can't sleep! How in the world can you leave out "Sports Night" and "Scrubs"?! Easily the best comedies on TV- should rank up their with "Seinfeld" and "the Office" (UK version.) To see other shows on that list like "The Hills" and "Saved by the Bell" and snub "Sports Night" and "Scrubs"?? I can't take your sorry excuse for a Best TV Shows list seriously. Please redeem yourself and put out a Mea Culpa on next week's issue and add those shows on the list, and then all will be well.

nunya Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 01:01 AM EST

ive only seen 46 of the films and of the 54 i haven't seen, only 13 might entice me to see them in the future. thanks for listing OFFICE SPACE, FARGO, THERE WILL BE BLOOD, ROOM W/ A VIEW, etc., but where were SHAWSHANK, CHICAGO, MILLION DOLLAR BABY, FORREST GUMP, FINDING NEMO, etc. i mean, from choices such as crumb to sid and nancy to napolean dynamite, this was a very peculiar and narrow-minded list that seemed to be compiled by just one person. ew, u can do better than this...

to Ep Sato from nunya Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 12:53 AM EST

HOW CAN U HAVE NO DESIRE TO SEE 'SCHINDLER'S LIST'????? I MEAN, WHAT????

Movie_Dearest Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 12:18 AM EST

92 out of 100 for me

Nathan Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 12:13 AM EST

I know a million people have already said it, but- it being an election year and all- I would feel un-American if I didn't cast my vote for Princess Bride and Shawshank Redemption. Leaving them off is such a glaring omission on your part that I feel there should be an impeachment in your office.

Lisa Wood Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 11:41 PM EST

I have seen all but 6. I am impressed with myself, but not as impressed as the person who has seen all but 2

nunya Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 11:03 PM EST

moulin rouge is possibly one of the worst film experiences i've ever undergone -- i couldn't watch the whole thing. and pulp fiction as #1? so cliche..

Scott Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 11:03 PM EST

I know a lot of people will have an issue with Moulin Rouge being so far up, after all it is probably the single most polarizing film in the whole 100. To them, I say you fail to miss why it was so important. If not for Moulin Rouge, we would have no Chicago, Hairspray, Dreamgirls, Sweeney Todd, Mamma Mia, Across the Universe (flawed, but moments of brilliance), etc. The movie musical was left for dead; no studio wanted to touch one, and then Moulin Rouge became a modest success and was nominated for a number of oscars and people realized if the story was good, music would not put off people. A few years later, Chicago won best picture. So, while you may hate the film, respect how it changed people's mind about the movie musical. BTW, I adore Moulin Rouge unabashadley and am a straight male. It is in my top five movies ever.

Matthew Cruz Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 10:33 PM EST

1) 98 - missing Waiting for Guffman and Sid and Nancy.

2) Where was Pan's Labyrinth? Del Toro only gave us THE Adult Fairy Tale of our time!

Heather Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 10:29 PM EST

1. Suprisingly pleased. Some movies I feel are great are on there. But you forgot Batman Begins and Requiem for a Dream. Tsk tsk. And Finding Nemo. I think. I don't remember all 100.

2. More than the AFI Top 100 list, I can guarntee that.

3. I freaked myself out when I saw my longtime favorite the Lion King on there. And Children of Men so far high. And Fight Club. Fight Club. OMFG <3

kungpao Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 10:09 PM EST

and cheers to whoever said Babe! oh well the farmer sings to the pig, it gets me every single time! How many scenes get you every single time!!

kungpao Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 10:06 PM EST

Yay for a few offbeat picks - Boogie Nights, Far from Heaven, and even more so - Aliens and Evil Dead 2... But Natural Born Killers? Really? That's like the bottom of the barrel of cr*p!
What about American Beauty! And of course Shawshank... and Leaving las Vegas? Amadeus? Wonder Boys??
My total was 75...

Ryan Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 09:58 PM EST

1) You left off The Usual Suspects, Trainspotting, Clerks, Braveheart, Forrest Gump, The Big Lebowski, The Shawshank Redemption, Good Will Hunting, The Princess Bride and Seven. Titanic is overrated. Napolean Dynamite doesn't deserve to be on the list. Back to the Future is waaaaay too low. It needs to be in the top 10.
2) I've seen about 70 and own 30 of them on DVD.
3) Leave out Moulin Rouge and move on to Goodfellas (the next one on the list). BTTF and Ghostbusters are the ones that give me "warm fuzzies" They've also inspired two of my Halloween costumes.

Sean Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 09:54 PM EST

1. Overall, a fine list
2. Seen 88 out of 100 listed
3. Here are the switch-outs I'd make:
Casino Royale = Shawshank Redemption
Incredibles = Finding Nemo
Speed = Crash (2005)
Truman Show = Princess Bride
Sideways = Juno
There Will Be Blood = Kill Bill
Evil Dead 2 = Misery
Ed Wood = Sixteen Candles

Jessica Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 09:52 PM EST

Jerry Maguire didn't belong, Titanic shouldn't have been that high(sorry, it just doesn't stand the test of time), Princess Bride's exclusion is ludicrous, and thank God you included Memento. Off the top of my head, I think I've seen at least 80 of the 100. Guess I've got some homework to do.

Jay Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 09:37 PM EST

I've seen 84 of the list. I'm beyond perplexed that the Color Purple did not make it on the list. Malcolm X, Streets of Philadelphia, The Princess Bride...and I just have to say it again, Color Purple!!!! Steven, Whoopi the two of you were robbed.

Rob Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 09:26 PM EST

Meier, totally agree with most everything you say except about LOTR, it's only 3 movies because releasing it as a 10 hour feature would be a poor idea for box office receipts. Yes, that makes it three movies, but for the purposes of the list, calling it 1 isn't a crime (nor is separating the first Matrix out, double standards for the win)

Laura M Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 09:20 PM EST

Ug. In my last post, I meant to write "omissions". Sorry about that.

Meier Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 09:16 PM EST

3.) Again, I was happier than a crowd of baseball fans chanting "Enrico Palazzo!" to see The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!. Blue Velvet and Die Hard in the Top 10 - damn straight! Also happy to see: Crumb (but where's the equally good American Splendor?), Boogie Nights, Memento, Hoop Dreams, Clueless, Children of Men, Unforgiven, Office Space, Michael Clayton, Evil Dead 2, Sideways, Glory, and South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut.

Kai- Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 09:08 PM EST

An even 50 out of 100. I was shocked that there was no Princess Bride. Out of the top 20 I have major issues with Moulin Rouge and Jerry Maguire. Neither one belong that far up.

Meier Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 09:06 PM EST

In response to the three questions...
1.) All in all, pretty clunky for a list of "classics." While I was very, very, VERY pleased to see just about all of my favorite movies here (The Truman Show, Ghostbusters, There Will Be Blood, The Naked Gun... can't believe you got THAT one right!..., L.A. Confidential, Ed Wood), just about all of them came shy of the Top 50. A lot of movies in the Top 50 were just classic box office winners (I point to Titanic at #3 as Exhibit A of my defense - Men in Black? The Incredibles? CASINO FREAKIN' ROYALE AT #19???) whose financial successes are more memorable than the final verdicts of their audience. One final gripe: While most of my favs made the list, it's sadly missing my top two - The Shawshank Redemption (I'm, of course, not the only one to notice this) and Cidade de Deus (City of God).
2.) I have seen 72 of the 102 on this list (Sorry Tolkien superfans - the LOTR trilogy is a TRILOGY, hence three separate movies).

Chuck Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 08:55 PM EST

Where the hell is "Groundhog Day"? It is one of the best movies EVER and certainly the best of the past 25 years and it doesn't crack your top 100? WTF??? Are you kidding me? Is this some kind of joke? What horrible taste to exclude it...

Natalie Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 08:43 PM EST

1) I agree with most of it, but no Princess Bride?
2) 72!
3) As for warm fuzzies, I like the Incredibles, Fargo, Breakfast Club, Fight Club run.

Michael J Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 08:43 PM EST

I've seen 77 of them... I'm curious to find out exactly how the order was created because there were some odd choices... I also second (or 71st?) the idea that it's a shame about Shawshank and Princess Bride. I'd like to add Royal Tennenbaums and Shakespeare in Love to the list...

Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 08:37 PM EST

41, and I just graduated high school. Not too bad at all, and it certainly means I have plenty of good movies to look forward to catching up on.

T.Diesel Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 08:30 PM EST

How the EFF is Shawshank left off of that list!? It's #2 on IMDB of ALL TIME GREATS. The entire list in invalidated by that one omission. Wow.

steve Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 08:17 PM EST

Shawshank out...Speed in?....You kiddin me?
Boondock Saints heck anything over Speed.

bonnylass Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 08:00 PM EST

I was happiest to see Rushmore so high on the list. My favorite comedy ever!

common sensse Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 07:53 PM EST

I've seen most of them. But as the countdown neared the top ten the movie choices were really predictable.

Sam Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 07:49 PM EST

I've seen exactly half of them. Reading the list has reminded me of 'those' movies i should have seen but i haven't yet.

Rachel Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 07:48 PM EST

1. pretty decent, actually.

2. 34, but i'm only 15- i still have a long time to see many more.

3. i had a good run with spider man, shrek, when harry met sally, etc.

Laura M Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 07:35 PM EST

To Meredith44: Thanks for pointing out that "Back to the Future" is on the list. It was so far down the list that I forgot it was on there. Which begs the question: Why IS it so far down the list?

And I still say that "The Princess Bride" and "The Shawshank Redemption" are the most inexplicable and egregious emissions from this list.

Silv Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 07:20 PM EST

I've seen 46, another 15 or so at least half-way, and figure I'm due some credit for having seen all of those 46 multiple times. I have a bone to pick with whoever picked Blair Witch Project (what pap!) over Pirates of the Carribean. I think #2 should have been #1.

Michael Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 06:54 PM EST

What about Being John Malkawich that movie is way better then Enternal Sunshine. Why is Michael Clayton on this list. I don't care that it is only a year old TWBB and NCFOM are worthy. Michael Clayton is only good to put you to sleep. If you want to put a Clooney movie on this list why not his only good one Three Kings. Why Jerry Mcguire and not Crowe's best film Almost Famous. Fight Club is ok but it is not as good as Seven or Zodiac.

But i am glad that you put Ripley on this list instead of The English Patient.

bonnylass Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 06:26 PM EST

I'll add to the chorus of those protesting the omission of the Princess Bride. And I'm so pleased to see not one but two mentions of Lone Star on here. Completely underrated movie!

LP Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 06:09 PM EST

1. No arguments, but no one mentioned one of my favorites...Cider House Rules. I felt it should have won the Oscar rather than overrated American Beauty.
2. 63
3. Giddy?

finchy Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 05:58 PM EST

1.pretty good
2.61
3. no ; haven't seen Die Hard or Moulin Rouge
angry they left out a Fish Called Wanda- funniest movie
what about Forrest Gump or Kill Bill, (which IMO is better than Fiction)

orville Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 05:50 PM EST

Wow--84. And it might be more--can't quite recall if I've seen a few of them or not. As for what you missed--Bueller? Bueller?

Or how about Amelie, The Usual Suspects, The Shawshank Redemption, The Princess Bride, Clerks, Love Actually, Fargo, Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and The Professional?

Meredith44 Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 05:49 PM EST

For the few people that were commenting that Back to the Future was left off of the list, it wasn't. It is number 91.
1) Overall, I think you did pretty well. I definitely would have rearranged a lot of the order (I would have moved Memento up and Pulp Fiction and Titanic down, for instance), and I see a few on there that I wouldn't have included, plus I agree with others that The Princess Bride should be on there, but overall, I agree with this list a lot more than I expected to.
2) I did really well going from number 1 to number 68, but then had watched virtually none of the films from 68-100, so ended up with only 47.

Erin Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 05:40 PM EST

I've seen 77.What about " A Fish Called Wanda"? It's one on the few movies I've seen that was funnier than the trailer. Of course, that was before trailers were 3 minutes long, so there were lots of bits to be left out of the trailer.
Also agree about "The Princess Bride." That is a crime.

Alex Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 05:23 PM EST

1) The list is meaningless without The Shawshank Redemption
2) 69, but see #1
3) See #1

Sacha X Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 05:21 PM EST

Pretty Woman but no Borat? ARRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!

c Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 05:14 PM EST

USUAL SUSPECTS!!! Massive overlook!

Coach's Mistress Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 05:11 PM EST

Love this list, but here are the omissions IMHO:
Princess Bride
Shawshank Redemption
The Wedding Singer
Dances with Wolves
Top Gun
***I don't think any of these are more than 25 years old.
BTW, I scored a 63. Now I have a great list...no more looking at the current releases at Blockbuster.

Where on earth is "The Shawshank Redemption"?? Or "The Princess Bride"? And how could you possibly leave out "Back to the Future"?

Meghan Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 04:52 PM EST

*checks* Wait, there was no Shawshank Redemption?! How is that possible?

Tim Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 04:51 PM EST

You did not do well, EW. 'Pretty Woman'??? Are you kidding? Predictable dreck. 'The Matrix'??? And then in your text you mention the word 'brains'??? Are you joking? 'Blair Witch Project'??? Unwatchable, not scary, embarassing.

Ep "senior moment" Sato Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 04:46 PM EST

Oh, was there anything John Sayles on the list? 8 Men Out, Passion Fish, Lone Star, Men with Guns...shee-it, anything by that cat belongs on that list.

Patricia Vela Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 04:45 PM EST

AMELIE AMELIE AMELIE!! And seriously how can you pick the Lion King over Beauty and The Beast...this is still the only animated film to ever be nominated for Best Film at the oscars.

Ep Sato Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 04:42 PM EST

I've seen 82 of the 100 listed, had never heard of three of them (mood for love, far from heaven, breaking the waves) and have no desire to see these:

Ed Wood, Clayton, Schindler's list, ed scissorhands, Moulin Rouge, Hannah & her Sisters, Blue Velvet, Brokeback, Wings of Desire, Out of Africa, Drugstore Cowboy, About my Mother, Witness and There Will be Blood (drink that milkshake!)

Haven't seen but want to: Sid+Nancy. My reactions on the other 82 flicks are for another day.

But if we're going international instead of US only, then Fong Sai Yuk II or Drunken Master need to be up there in place of the overrated "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" which ripped off scenes from the afore mentioned movies wholesale.

I'm glad to see Aliens made the list.

Gina Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 04:36 PM EST

45. But you all have missed out on some movies. And as someone else mentioned - Casino Royale? Not a classic. Neither are a few others on that list.

Minutiae Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 04:28 PM EST

I agree with the very first post... how did you miss The Princess Bride? If it isn't a "new classic," then I'm not sure what is. Raising Arizona is also conspicuously absent. Also, Pulp Fiction is one of the most overrated films of the last 25 years.

Other than that, I thought the list was pretty good, and I've seen at least 60 of films mentioned.

Henry Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 04:28 PM EST

Fast Times at Ridgemont High is outside of the 25 year time span, too.

Henry Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 04:23 PM EST

To Colleen - ET did not qualify because it was not released in the last 25 years (missed it by a year or so).

Henry Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 04:22 PM EST

77 out of 100. Surprised that Schindler's List is ranked so low. Casino Royale was good, but it wasn't that good...

Allison Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 04:22 PM EST

I've seen 52. Hm, what's missing? Gotta think about it.

Colleen Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 04:14 PM EST

No ET?????

Nick Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 04:03 PM EST

I've seen 84 of the titles, and Evil Dead 2 I saw completely on fast-forward (as recommended by a friend, who insisted it was the exact same movie).

And while I'm in the vast minority about Shawshank Redemption (it is WOEFULLY OVERRATED PEOPLE!!), I am flummoxed: Run Lola Run?!? Magnolia?!? Lone Star?!? Even _Babe_ is better than most of what you offered.

And, btw, putting Spinal Tap at #11 is TOO PREDICTABLE. If ever there was an instance where your "list" was fabricated and not done scientifically--it's this. Ugh.

idigress Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 04:02 PM EST

1) you all did pretty well, though how "Speed" landed on the list I will never know.

2) I have seen 65 of the films on the list

3) Love both "Memento" and "Casino Royale" so I was pleased to see them both on the list.

Benjh Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 04:02 PM EST

Seriously, let's forget the 100 different mistakes nobody will agree upon, and get an answer regarding "Shawshank Redemption". Now.

Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 04:00 PM EST

1) it could have been better. disagree with the number 1 pick
2) 63
3) I did not get giddy
where is A Field of Dreams - I cry every time Kevin Costner asks his dad to play catch and I'm female.
Agree about the omissions of Shawshank and Pan's Labyrinth

AV Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:58 PM EST

Out of all the "lists" that EW has done over the years, this is probably the worst list of them all. I'm not going to elaborate on what people have already said. I also noticed no one mentioning Forrest Gump or Jurassic Park being omitted, so I'll do that now.

kelsey Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:56 PM EST

I, too, was disappointed at not seeing more foreign films - Amelie came to mind, as well as Monsoon Wedding (a brilliant Indian film). If this had just been an all-American movie list, it would have been excusable, but since you had A Room with a View and In the Mood for Love, it just makes those omissions so much more glaring.

And I'd advice you to immediately edit the list and stick in Princess Bride! I think we can afford to lose South Park (as good as it is).

Al Fredo Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:55 PM EST

I will completely echo Laura M's cited omissions (except Sense and Sensability, sorry...). No Shawshank in the top 100 is nuts!

Rob Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:55 PM EST

I refuse to believe that 5 (or worse, more) people were involved in this and Shawshank Redemption was never mentioned. This means, sadly, that someone (or someones) convinced the group to actually leave it off. Someone please explain. Seriously, make a post, or update this one. REPENT!

Andy Dufresne Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:51 PM EST

1) Other than the felony of leaving Shawshank off the list entirely? pretty well, an interesting list
2) 50, while 30 of them are in the top half, some of those I've missed are egregious.
3) I enjoyed Casino Royale a lot, so seeing it (surprisingly) where it was brought a smile. The 35-31 block would be an interesting section, especially going from Breakfast Club to Fight Club.

Brian Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:47 PM EST

What about The Usual Suspects. That movie is definately a classic.

paige Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:42 PM EST

this list sucks

annie Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:42 PM EST

1) I'm going to go with the general concensus: though I don't agree with it all (who could, when film taste is so subjective?) I think you guys did a great job. It must have taken you forever, and more than a few verbal fights. I will even forgive the placement of LOTR (my alltime favorite movie) at number 2. You are missing O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Inside Man, Finding Nemo, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
2) 44/100. Though at 19, I think that's pretty good (or maybe I'm just making excuses for myself due to deep-seated shame as a Film major).
3) That is a fabulous idea to have a marathon of different genre films on the list! Though what I've really been inspired to do is Queue all the Wes Anderson and Coen Brothers films I haven't seen.

paige Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:41 PM EST

78! where the hell is beauty and the beast?

Wojo Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:38 PM EST

I've seen 73 of them. I'm not going to bad-mouth "Pulp Fiction," but it wouldn't have been at the top of my list. I just never "got it," and based on how everyone raves about it, it's obviously my loss.

flighty Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:32 PM EST

I've seen 99 I think, only one I'm missing is Evil Dead 2. I'm completely shocked I've seen that many. Needs more foreign films.

Tim Lade Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:31 PM EST

This has already been an argument for a few weeks now but about Jurassic Park or Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn. Two landmark science fiction films that deserve their due. Oh and Pulp Fiction...please...overrated...just the rest of Tarentino's hack work.

Dominique L. Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:29 PM EST

1) Some good, some bad (Napoleon Dynamite? Really?), some forgotten (Where the hell is Pan's Labyrinth? Among others...)
2) 75
3) Actually, yes.

amber g Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:24 PM EST

i agree with majority of films but most defently not the order gladiator imo way out ranks pulp fiction and spinal tap

Auriana Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:24 PM EST

I've seen 45 of them. I'll agree with everyone else about "The Princess Bride" being left off. Also, no Miyazaki at all? I'd put in a vote for "Spirited Away." What about "Labrynth" or any of the other 2d Disney movies (Little Mermaid, Black Cauldron)? Also..."300", "Sin City" and "The Illusionist".

ADE Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:24 PM EST

74. Although really I'm fine with not seeing most of the the others.

MingerH8R Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:23 PM EST

Eric Friedmann is a filthy minger for hating on South Park: BLU and 40-Year Old Virgin!

Sera Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:20 PM EST

I don't totally agree with Pulp Fiction, but most of them were pretty good. I think alot of them should have been higher up, but whatever.....

Ceballos Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:18 PM EST

All things considered, I think you guys did a really good job with the list (and I've seen 91 out of 100). I think it's important to note that I don't think you guys were trying to rank the 100 greatest movies of the past 25 years, but instead were trying to identify the ones that would endure decades from now. In that regard, well done.

Just a few minor quibbles:

I think Broadway Baby is absolutely right that "Princess Bride" should be on there.

Also, I'd personally rank "Bourne Ultimatum" ahead of "Bourne Supremacy."

Finally, where the heck is "Usual Suspects"? (I apologize if I just missed it.)

RM Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:18 PM EST

I had 86. I'm shocked at the lack of cult films. I'm partial to The Big Lebowski, but what about Clerks, Cry Baby, Raising Arizona, Fast Times & Ridgemont High (I mean COME ON!), Shawshank Redemption, Blade Runner. Seems like these are the must haves for any collection.

Sarah C Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:17 PM EST

(1) Not bad. Thanks for adding Talented Mr. Ripley, but where's the love for Adaptation? Or old school?
(2) 56. I immediately added about a dozen to the queue.
(3) Guess what I'm doing tomorrow.

Laura M Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:16 PM EST

I really liked that you included the underrated "Glory", the wonderful so-called chick flick "A Room With A View", and that LOTR was at least #2.

However, I'll repeat what I said in the TV Classics post:

Where on earth is "The Shawshank Redemption"?? Or "The Princess Bride"? And how could you possibly leave out "Back to the Future"?

And then there's "Finding Nemo", "Amelie", "Sense and Sensibility", "Amadeus", "Beauty and the Beast"... But again, this list was composed entirely by men, so it's not surprising that those "chick flicks" were forgotten, and that the list consists of a lot of guy-favorite films.

Stef Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:14 PM EST

I have seen 71 of the movies. Which, considering I was born in 1980 so all the movies have come out since I was 3. I have seen 23 of the top 25. I'm only missing "Crumb" and "Do the Right Thing".

Coco's mom Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:12 PM EST

94/100 (I couldn't finish Glory or LOTR but I understand why they were chosen) Love, love, love this list. So much better than the AFI list. Maybe I would have moved some things around but overall great choices. Pulp Fiction rightly deserves #1.

Larry Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:12 PM EST

Where the hell is the Color Purple?!

Snarf Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:11 PM EST

I've seen 52.
X- Men or X2 not included? For shame!

Meghan Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:07 PM EST

1. Pretty happy with it. Though surprised I didn't see such classics as The Princess Bride or Clerks.
2. 48, but I see it as now having a list for summer movie watching.
3. As an animation nut, I also got giddy seeing The Incredibles (yay Brad Bird!) and The Lion King on there.

Vinder Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:05 PM EST

1) I agree with it more than I usually do with lists of these types. I was glad to see the "pretentious art films" kept to a minimum and a lot of comedies taken into consideration.
2) Surprisingly, I only got 63 out of 100. Guess I haven't seen as many movies as I thought.
3) I was happy to see Pulp Fiction at number one. Having Clueless come immediately above Gladiator was a bit of a sacrilege though.

Aaron Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:04 PM EST

I agree with the movies you chose although I did find a lot of the ranking really odd. Casino Royale so high? Unforgiven so low? (Although I do think the Top 3 are right on.) I would have liked to see some more foreign films (Run Lola Run perhaps) and some deserving Best Pictures (Million Dollar Baby and--I can't wait for the message board skewering--Crash) but there's not a blatant poor choice among the 100.

MrKitty Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 03:04 PM EST

89 - I am soooo amazed! AND I have a social life....

Todd Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 02:58 PM EST

Only 67 out of 100. I'm disappointed in myself, but then I realized that if you made a list of the 100 worst movies of the past 25 years, I'd have probably seen more of those than of these. I'm not sure whether that makes me more or less pleased with myself.
PS. Thanks for including "In the Mood for Love" on your list. LOVE that movie. But where's the love for a bunch of other foreign classics? Run Lola Run anyone?

S Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 02:54 PM EST

49. Almost half.

Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 02:51 PM EST

Where's The Princess Bride? Seriously, there's no excuse for omitting that movie. Also, Who Framed Roger Rabbit should have made it.

Eric Friedmann Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 02:49 PM EST

All in all, the list is not bad. I'm glad PULP FICTION was chosen as number #1 because I thought that was the single best film of the '90s. There is, however, no excuse for linking crap movies like SOUTH PARK, THE 40 YEAR-OLD VIRGIN, AUSTIN POWERS and SPIDERMAN 2 with the word "classic". Shame on you!

Catherine Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 02:46 PM EST

1)I like the list. I do not agree 100%, but overall (and not stricly for comparison, I know they're not the same topic!)I like it better than the AFI lists that just came out. I would like to see more foreign movie. What about Amelie?
2)58 not so bad, I think and I have seen most of the top 25.
3)I was way too excited to see Speed on your list...

shonuff Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 02:45 PM EST

i got 99 out of 100...that whole lack of a social life thing....

NanFan Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 02:44 PM EST

No Fast Times at Ridgemont High or any John Hughes 80's movies??
I've seen 95 out of 100.

KLF Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 02:42 PM EST

If I counted right, I have seen 79 out of the 100 movies. Pretty good list and I agree with most of it. But more importanly, I agree with you #1 movie, Pulp Fiction. Hands down the best movie on this list, IMO.

Broadway Baby Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 02:41 PM EST

Did I miss the Princess Bride? Honestly - I must have. If it is really not on there I don't know what to say - I'm even at a loss for sarcasm.