Monday, December 05, 2005
I did eventually weigh myself last week and tipped the scales at 77.4 kg but that was before my in-laws arrived and we went to visit several restaurants ... and a chocolate factory that gave free samples. In addition they bought me a box of sixteen hand crafted chocolates. I suppose I must having been looking a little under-nourished. So let's change the subject quickly.
Ahem, I watched Australia's Favourite Movies last night (in my defence may I just say that the rain was lashing down and I was out of the city in an area that only has three TV channels and two of them were showing sport and sheep-dip ads) so I thought I'd give the show a wider audience and inform you of the results.
Here's the top ten:
1. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Well, who could argue with that. A tad predictable perhaps but not a bad choice.
2. Amelie
I was astounded by this. From the tone of her voice so was the presenter. Who'd have thought ANY foreign language film would have been in the top ten. For myself, I thought it was a bit silly but I have a low tolerance for films in foreign languages I understand enough of to try and follow but don't speak well enough to do without the sub-titles.
3. Blade Runner
Great choice. I love this movie. It's ages old but still looks good. Based on the novel with the superb title: Do Androids dream of electric sheep?
4. The Shawshank Redemption
It was OK but nothing special. I was surprised to see it so high up the list.
5. Donnie Darko
Having only seen this movie a few times I probably haven't understood it completely yet but I enjoyed it nevertheless. It occurs to me that the list -with its high incidence of sci fi- is probably a reflection of the type of people who are most likely to vote online i.e. adolescent males.
6. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Star Wars. What's not to like? Perfection in film making.
7. Pulp Fiction
This is so well put together yet it doesn't take itself too seriously. It's nice to know it's appreciated.
8. The Princess Bride
Here I have to admit ignorance. I have never heard of this movie. Having seen the trailers during the show, I can only say this is evidence of my good taste.
9. Gone With The Wind
Yes, A classic. Got to dust this one off and watch it again soon.
10. Fight Club
Apart from Brad Pitt, this movie didn't have a lot to recommend it in my view but it seems I'm in the minority here.
Feel free to send me your opinions. If you'd like to see the complete list of 100 movies the link is below.
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Ahem, I watched Australia's Favourite Movies last night (in my defence may I just say that the rain was lashing down and I was out of the city in an area that only has three TV channels and two of them were showing sport and sheep-dip ads) so I thought I'd give the show a wider audience and inform you of the results.
Here's the top ten:
1. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Well, who could argue with that. A tad predictable perhaps but not a bad choice.
2. Amelie
I was astounded by this. From the tone of her voice so was the presenter. Who'd have thought ANY foreign language film would have been in the top ten. For myself, I thought it was a bit silly but I have a low tolerance for films in foreign languages I understand enough of to try and follow but don't speak well enough to do without the sub-titles.
3. Blade Runner
Great choice. I love this movie. It's ages old but still looks good. Based on the novel with the superb title: Do Androids dream of electric sheep?
4. The Shawshank Redemption
It was OK but nothing special. I was surprised to see it so high up the list.
5. Donnie Darko
Having only seen this movie a few times I probably haven't understood it completely yet but I enjoyed it nevertheless. It occurs to me that the list -with its high incidence of sci fi- is probably a reflection of the type of people who are most likely to vote online i.e. adolescent males.
6. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Star Wars. What's not to like? Perfection in film making.
7. Pulp Fiction
This is so well put together yet it doesn't take itself too seriously. It's nice to know it's appreciated.
8. The Princess Bride
Here I have to admit ignorance. I have never heard of this movie. Having seen the trailers during the show, I can only say this is evidence of my good taste.
9. Gone With The Wind
Yes, A classic. Got to dust this one off and watch it again soon.
10. Fight Club
Apart from Brad Pitt, this movie didn't have a lot to recommend it in my view but it seems I'm in the minority here.
Feel free to send me your opinions. If you'd like to see the complete list of 100 movies the link is below.
