Top 5
High Fidelity might be the most re-watchable movie outside of the original Star Wars Trilogy in the history of film. I'm not sure, but I'm asking around.
The first time I ever saw that movie, it was like stumbling upon a group of friends who you fit in with but have never met. They like the same things as you, use the same slang as you, watch the same movies, etc. You know you're going to be fast friends within fifteen minutes.
Not too long after, I went through a period where I felt a lot like Rob (John Cusack's character), and I felt really good about it. Then later, I felt the same way and felt a little pathetic. Either way, I've never felt so much pathos with a movie character.
elliott smith - waltz #2 (off xo - Kill Rock Stars). This isn't in the movie, but it's a treasured song that reminds me of the time in my life when I first watched the movie. Enjoy!
It's got a permanent place in my Top 5 of all time, along with Good Will Hunting and the Godfather. I might be able to put "Lost in Translation" in that category too, but it's too new to say, and that would only leave one liquid spot in the Top 5, which would almost warrant a new Top 5-the "other" Top 5 (the transitory set).
That Top 5 would probably contain (in no particular order): Road to Perdition, About a Boy, Batman Begins, Saving Private Ryan and Say Anything, maybe.
What's your All-Time-Permanent-Top-5 (and if you like, your Liquid-but-still-really-good-just-always-up-for-review-Top-5)?
posted by paul @ 11:22 PM
2 Comments:
Hey Paul, wonderful post.
Michael Campos's Top Five. ( in no particular order):
1. With a bullet, High Fidelity.
2. Almost Famous.
3. Eternal Sunshine Of a Spotless Mind.
4. Vanilla Sky.
5. Good Will Hunting.
Hope all is well. Taker easy.
Sorry, 3. Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind**
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