We've been a bit lax on our movie schedule for a while now, so we haven't had much ammo for a Weekly Cinemeh. I've missed the series (or periodical or whatever you'd call it) so today I'm going lay down my top 5. If you haven't seen these movies, do. Like now.
5. The Maltese Falcon. (Bogey version). This film is the template for American noir. The casting is immaculate, the writing is engaging, and the scenery is spectacular. I'm not usually in the mood for older films so I didn't watch this one until relatively recently at Brian's insistence, but this movie transcends that in a pretty pressing fashion.
4. Die Hard. The first one preferably, but really anything before four. I lump the first three die hard movies here because they aren't terribly different in tone and all three are worthy. Four was fun. Five was insulting. Never make five of a movie. No premise is worth five fucking films. Anyway, Die Hard is the platonic action movie. A strong (but believable), charismatic, protagonist prevailing against superior forces. There is a romantic angle that doesn't overshadow the plot and comes off more as a mutual triumph rather than the standard kill baddy->get nookie trope. Die Hard is also the best Christmas story ever told, so if that's a thing for you this also covers that category.
3. The Big Lebowski. I can't say anything about this movie that hasn't been said. It phenomenal. Fucking watch it.
2.Old Boy. The Korean one, not the shitty Spike Lee rip off. Old boy has the best hammer violence I've ever seen. Ever. And I'm a huge fan of hammer violence. Also, while we're on the subject, just watch the whole Vengeance Trilogy, it really is a beautiful, fucked up, journey and it is well worth the taking.
1. Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil. Alan Tudyk is boss as fuck, just in general. In addition to that, Tucker and Dale is a fun exploration of the slasher movie genre and I love it like orgasms. It's not high cinema, its not a blockbuster, but it is delightful in a way few movies can manage.
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