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Brian Damage · 05-12-2007, 11:38 PM

The 1931 original is a monster movie with heart; the '35 sequel is a love story with monsters. Though the Bride is seen for only a few moments in director James Whale's masterpiece, it's his Frankenstein's yearning for romance that carries the day ... That and his short-lived mate's electric hairdo.

Brian Damage · 05-12-2007, 11:39 PM

No longer bound by the necessary setups of the original, director Bryan Singer upped the ante here -- strengthening the storylines, introducing a cool new mutant and a dastardly human foe, and exploring deeper themes of prejudice and redemption. After all that, the superb action scenes are just gravy.

Brian Damage · 05-12-2007, 11:39 PM

While the 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' and 'Temple of Doom' had high stakes, they're dwarfed by those in 'Crusade.' The Nazis beat Indy (Harrison Ford) to the Holy Grail and gain eternal life, and we're all f***ed: You, me, Short Round. It's not just rollicking fun from start to finish -- it's scary, too.

Brian Damage · 05-12-2007, 11:40 PM

Peter Jackson accomplished the near impossible: topping his masterful take on his first adaptation of fanboy bible 'LOTR.' Even those who've never read a word of Tolkien (I confess) were swept into the world of Middle-earth ... and the strong arms of Aragorn (did I say that out loud?).

Brian Damage · 05-12-2007, 11:40 PM

With more toys to play with, James Cameron heightened both the effects (if Robert Patrick's T-1000 doesn't blow your mind, then hand in your moviegoing credentials) and the stakes; plus, a ripped Linda Hamilton remains one of the best (and scariest) female action heroes ever.

Brian Damage · 05-12-2007, 11:41 PM

Tobey Maguire isn't an ideal Spidey to many, and Kirsten Dunst with red hair? Eh. But somehow Sam Raimi made it work in the first and this, the superior second. Credit Alfred Molina as Doc Ock, a threatening -- yet vulnerable -- baddie, and a smart script that made us care about Peter and MJ's rocky road to love.

Brian Damage · 05-12-2007, 11:42 PM

Fans of 'T2's' formidable heroine can thank this sci-fi thriller for introducing director James Cameron to the idea that a girl can kick ass and take names. Sigourney Weaver's Ripley is still the paragon of women warriors on screen, and she's never tougher than in this follow-up to Ridley Scott's original.

Brian Damage · 05-12-2007, 11:42 PM

The final chapter in the best trilogy ever has it all: the eye-popping Battle of Minas Tirith, unrequited love (Eowyn for Aragorn, NOT Sam for Frodo) and the endgames for all the members of the Fellowship. Don't whine about the overly long ending; if you're not a fan, you must be an orc.

Brian Damage · 05-12-2007, 11:43 PM

It starts with a bang (the spectacular battle of Hoth), builds to a fever pitch (Luke's first confrontation with Vader) and ends with our heroes' galaxy in utter tumult. Han is frozen in carbonite! Leia is in love with Han! And Vader is Luke's father! God bless the Empire for striking back.

Brian Damage · 05-12-2007, 11:43 PM

Which 'Godfather' film is better? It's one of modernity's biggest conundrums, and though each of us knows the answer with absolute certainty, it shall remain unresolved. What's not a mystery is that Francis Ford Coppola's exposition-driven continuation of the Corleone family saga is a complete masterpiece.

05-12-2007, 11:38 PM	#16
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	10. 'Bride of Frankenstein' The 1931 original is a monster movie with heart; the '35 sequel is a love story with monsters. Though the Bride is seen for only a few moments in director James Whale's masterpiece, it's his Frankenstein's yearning for romance that carries the day ... That and his short-lived mate's electric hairdo.
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05-12-2007, 11:39 PM	#17
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	9. 'X2: X-Men United' No longer bound by the necessary setups of the original, director Bryan Singer upped the ante here -- strengthening the storylines, introducing a cool new mutant and a dastardly human foe, and exploring deeper themes of prejudice and redemption. After all that, the superb action scenes are just gravy.

05-12-2007, 11:39 PM	#18
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	8. 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' While the 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' and 'Temple of Doom' had high stakes, they're dwarfed by those in 'Crusade.' The Nazis beat Indy (Harrison Ford) to the Holy Grail and gain eternal life, and we're all f***ed: You, me, Short Round. It's not just rollicking fun from start to finish -- it's scary, too.

05-12-2007, 11:40 PM	#19
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	7. 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers' Peter Jackson accomplished the near impossible: topping his masterful take on his first adaptation of fanboy bible 'LOTR.' Even those who've never read a word of Tolkien (I confess) were swept into the world of Middle-earth ... and the strong arms of Aragorn (did I say that out loud?).

05-12-2007, 11:40 PM	#20
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	6: 'Terminator 2: Judgement Day' With more toys to play with, James Cameron heightened both the effects (if Robert Patrick's T-1000 doesn't blow your mind, then hand in your moviegoing credentials) and the stakes; plus, a ripped Linda Hamilton remains one of the best (and scariest) female action heroes ever.

05-12-2007, 11:41 PM	#21
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	5. 'Spider-Man 2' Tobey Maguire isn't an ideal Spidey to many, and Kirsten Dunst with red hair? Eh. But somehow Sam Raimi made it work in the first and this, the superior second. Credit Alfred Molina as Doc Ock, a threatening -- yet vulnerable -- baddie, and a smart script that made us care about Peter and MJ's rocky road to love.

05-12-2007, 11:42 PM	#22
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	4. 'Aliens' Fans of 'T2's' formidable heroine can thank this sci-fi thriller for introducing director James Cameron to the idea that a girl can kick ass and take names. Sigourney Weaver's Ripley is still the paragon of women warriors on screen, and she's never tougher than in this follow-up to Ridley Scott's original.

05-12-2007, 11:42 PM	#23
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	3. 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' The final chapter in the best trilogy ever has it all: the eye-popping Battle of Minas Tirith, unrequited love (Eowyn for Aragorn, NOT Sam for Frodo) and the endgames for all the members of the Fellowship. Don't whine about the overly long ending; if you're not a fan, you must be an orc.

05-12-2007, 11:43 PM	#24
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	2. 'The Empire Strikes Back' It starts with a bang (the spectacular battle of Hoth), builds to a fever pitch (Luke's first confrontation with Vader) and ends with our heroes' galaxy in utter tumult. Han is frozen in carbonite! Leia is in love with Han! And Vader is Luke's father! God bless the Empire for striking back.

05-12-2007, 11:43 PM	#25
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	1. 'The Godfather Part II' Which 'Godfather' film is better? It's one of modernity's biggest conundrums, and though each of us knows the answer with absolute certainty, it shall remain unresolved. What's not a mystery is that Francis Ford Coppola's exposition-driven continuation of the Corleone family saga is a complete masterpiece.