12.03.09
Stav Films Top 10 Films seen in 2009
I know how you like lists. Like I do. That’s why we’re friends isn’t it? Isn’t it? Whatever. Just humour me then.
10. errmmm…
9. I must have seen some films this year…
8. still thinking… Oh yeah,
7. Superbad (2007). Average US teen comedy from bloke behind Freaks & Geeks. Nowhere near as good.
6. Carry On Doctor (1967). I think I’d seen it before. It’s the one with Frankie Howerd in it. It was on C4 when I was ill.
5. Y Tu Mamá También (2001). Watched again after being lent DVD by Austin after drunken conversation the night before.
4. In Which We Serve (1942). Watched again one Saturday afternoon in the summer waiting for the rain to stop at Edgbaston.
3. The Best of Youth (2003). Four part Italian family epic on BBC4 while waiting for second series of Spiral to air.
2. La Reine Margot (1994). Watched again, see #4.
1. The Ladykillers (1955). Watched again with Merk as he hadn’t seen it. Watched through the xbox 360, you know for that authentic 50s vibe.
There you have it, conclusive proof that I am now a movie luddite, a filmic has-been, a cinematic cynic. I’d still recommend any of the top five if you’ve never seen them. Or maybe you prefer this shamelessly populist list of the decade’s films here.
In theory there’s still time for the perennial Christmas favourites to find there way in my annual affections, I’ve been hearing good things about The Great Escape (1963), Zulu (1964) and It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)! Remember the finger’s always on the pulse here at blogofstavros baby.
Aaronio said,
December 3, 2009 at 3:48 pm
I feel cheated.
I demand three more films to avoid! ;o)
Stavros said,
December 3, 2009 at 4:00 pm
That’s it Aaronio, as far as I can think I have literally watched seven films all year. My rule about not watching sequels, comic book or video game adaptations or anything in a multiplex really holds me back for these kind of exercises doesn’t it?
Aaronio said,
December 3, 2009 at 4:20 pm
You are kinda limited with those ludicrous rules.
TRANSFORMERS 2 RULES!
Merk said,
December 3, 2009 at 4:21 pm
I really enjoyed Ladykillers - it’s a great film to watch on a saturday afternoon when it’s shitting down with rain and the football is on an international break.
Film 2009 said,
December 3, 2009 at 5:12 pm
[…] Following from Stavros’ massive list of films watched in 2009, here is some of the films I watched this year (inpo); State of Play (2009) – the film verison of the ace TV drama – it’s pretty good actually. From Hell (2001) – Jack the Ripper yarn with Johnny Deep – it’s shit […]
kitch said,
December 3, 2009 at 7:00 pm
best film i’ve seen this year is the number 23, mrs kitch even goes as far as saying its one of the best films ever
Aaronio said,
December 4, 2009 at 10:48 am
Mrs Kitch is CRAZY