98. Rushmore

98. Rushmore

Director: Wes Anderson

Main Cast: Jason Schwatzman, Bill Murray, Olivia Williams, Seymour Cassel

Number 98 is my favourite Wes Anderson movie, in my opinion it was his benchmark for the film making that has made him one of the most talented indie film makers of the last few decades.

Out on DVD: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rushmore-Jason-Schwartzman/dp/B00004RCM6/ref=pd_rhf_f_i_k2a_1

There are several things that set Wes Anderson apart, firstly it is his simplistic directing, his camera movement are not exaggerated and simply show what needed. he will cut from one scene and show you the Wall in the set he's filming on. This creates a creative understanding with the audience. They know its a film and a made up story no point in painting it as anything else.

So this creates films that have much more emphasis on character and story than any Hollywood Blockbuster, with characters that have depth whilst being fantastic. That's what Rushmore is, extreme characters on a coming of age journey unlike any other.

Its this film that makes me wonder why Jason Schwatzman doesn't do more work! He's sublime in this film, his timing is second to none and you will warm to his character straight away.

This film is my no 98 because it is divine, directed beautifully and wonderfully funny Win a lot of heart, oh and Bill Murray's in it!

The List so far….
100. Anchorman (The Legend of Ron Burgundy)
99. Downfall
98. Rushmore

99. Downfall

100. Downfall

Director: Oliver Hirschbiegel

Main Cast: Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, Corinna Hrfouch, Ulrich Matthes

The next film down the list is Downfall, this daring German movie is about Adolf Hitlers last days. Watch this and I promise you will never see a more realistic, dramatic and daring WW2 movie.

Out on DVD:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Downfall-Bruno-Ganz/dp/B0009WB4UY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1224186069&sr=8-1

As i have already said this film is set around Hitlers last few days in his bunker under the Ground of his ruined vision of Berlin. What i didn't say was why is it so daring, why is it so realistic and of course dramatic.

So why is so daring? Well there is one reason for this and one only, its daring in its attempt to humanise a man whose name is synonymous with evil. To a certain level it achieves it, don't get me wrong you wont start feeling sorry for him but you will see the man for what he was.

Why is it so realistic? It just is the attention to detail the acting. Bruno Ganz was impeccable as Adolf Hitler, it cant have been easy getting into character on that one and he seems to handle it with finesse. As for Dramatic, you may be thinking how can a WW2 movie with no real battles or thrilling escapes be dramatic, well that's just it, because those typical things aren't present it shows you a side of the war you have never seen before.

This film is my no 99 because it is one of the most daring, dramatic and realistic WW2 movies you will ever see.

The List so far….
100. Anchorman (The Legend of Ron Burgundy)
99. Downfall

More New Films

More New Films



Another Poster of Steven Soderberghs epic about the guy on the t shirts

A classic sci-fi gets a remake keanu Reeves style...

the first Street Fighter movie: badly acted, badly cast, almost no production value.

second street fighter: focusing on just one character.... chun li!?

New Films

New Films

By the looks of this a very fun kids movie with Adam Sandler.

Daniel Craig is a busy man and this WW2 thriller looks great.

Marky mark in a video game adaptation? well the trailer look very Constantine, we might just have the first successful adaptation.

looks creepy, or just looks like everything else... you decide.

In Bruges

In Bruges


I never thought i would love Colin Farrell as much as i do in this movie, this dark comedy is almost laugh a minute with his brash honest approach to a hit man fresh from his first job. Farrell plays Ray who after a botched job has come to Bruges to hideout with his partner in crime Ken, played brilliantly by Brendan Gleeson. whiles there they learn a lot about the city and its customs, themselves and they're views of life and death. All the while a hilarious support cast make for a great movie.

Ralph Fienes is also extremely good as the twisted self righteous gangster. All in all this film is a great laugh and despite the violence a very good advert for tourism in Bruges.

100. Anchorman (The Legend of Ron Burgundy)

100. Anchorman (The Legend of Ron Burgundy)

Director: Adam McKay

Main Cast: Will Ferrel, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell

The first film in my top 100 is Anchorman; let’s face it Will Ferrel was around before this film but this one made a lot of people take notice. His performance is second to none, it’s just a shame that the same type of comedy has not really been pulled off since.

Out on DVD:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Anchorman-Legend-Burgundy-Wake-Movie/dp/B001AHKGYW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1223538831&sr=8-2

Anchorman is the story of Ron Burgundy (Ferrel), a misogynistic anchorman who is incredibly popular in Sad Diego. He loves his job but when the TV execs decide to hire a co anchor, storm clouds begin to gather and the thunder really starts when it is revealed that it is a woman. The rest of the film is self explanatory but hilarious in its delivery!

This type of gross out comedy has always been considered as a more immature way of getting laughs and it is, but Anchorman's humor comes from the fact that all of the character perform their lines as if they are in a straight talking film. Even the trippy sequence that should seem absurd is totally acceptable.

If you get a chance make sure you check out the new DVD which comes with “wake up Ron Burgundy”. This is pretty much an entire film in its own right and is a plot line that was cut from the original film. Not as funny as the original but well worth watching.

So the reason this is my no 100? Its bloody funny, one of the funniest films of the last decade.

The List so far….
100. Anchorman (The Legend of Ron Burgundy)

Tropic Thunder

Tropic Thunder


A largely typical comedy movie filled with some run of the mill humour....

till Robert Downey Jnr opens his mouth, the absurdity of the character and the way he pulls it off is incredibly funny! That and the fact the Tom Cruise cameo is also one of the funniest things in the film and will go some part of the way to repairing his reputation or at least get him a Little respect, for playing a character a lot like the brilliant character he played in Magnolia.

Bee's top 100 movies of all time

Bee's top 100 movies of all time


Tomorrow and every Thursday from then on i will be counting down my favourite films of all time, I will be reviewing the film from a honest viewpoint and then saying why i picked them, i hope you enjoy it....

till next week then