NR. 53:
THE EXORCIST (1973)
Directed by: William Friedkin
Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow and Linda Blair
When a teenager is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her daughter.
WHY IT MADE MY TOP 100
What makes The Exorcist so effective (or made it effective back in the day depending on your point of view) is that besides being scary, it is really disturbing. It is corruption of innocence by pure evil and Regan gets transformed both internally and externally. Like most of the really good horror movies the Exorcist does not rely on jump scares, but rather builds tension and the sense of hopelessness that has befallen the house.
NR. 52:
ROCKY (1976)
Directed by: John G. Avildsen
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire and Burt Young
A small time boxer gets a once in a lifetime chance to fight the heavyweight champ in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.
WHY IT MADE MY TOP 100
It is the ultimate underdog story and the movie that kick-started Sylvester Stallone’s career. Rocky became a sensation over night and spawned 5 sequels, 2 good ones. Rocky is an inspirational story about taking a shot and try everything you can to make your dreams come true. The music, especially the Rocky theme and Eye of the Tiger, have become some of the most recognizable music scores in history and is sure to be found on most iPods at your local gym and/or bedroom.
NR. 51:
A BEAUTIFUL MIND (2001)
Directed by: Ron Howard
Starring: Russell Crowe, Ed Harris and Jennifer Connelly
After a brilliant but asocial mathematician accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn to the nightmarish.
WHY IT MADE MY TOP 100
This held my Nr. 1 spot for years which and, like with many others, fell to the middle of the list due to over exposure. A beautiful mind and me are on a break you might say. But 51 is as low as I can put it because it is such a well made and touching movie. If you are fascinated with psychology or just appreciate a good story and superb acting, give A beautiful mind a gander. And if you have already seen it, see it again. Do it now.
NR. 50:
GRAN TORINO (2008)
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang and Christopher Carley
Disgruntled Korean War vet Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, a young Hmong teenager, who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: his 1972 Gran Torino.
WHY IT MADE MY TOP 100
Because Walt Kowalski is one of my favorite film characters of all time. When I grow old, I want to be like him. Next to that, Gran Torino also tells a good story about acceptance and change. Clint Eastwood is in top form and is meaner and grittier then Dirty Harry could ever dream of. Now, get off my blog.
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