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| Obediah |
Posted - November 06 2006 : 12:08:58 PM
I've been wondering; how high is LOTM on your list of favorite movies? Is it absolutely the best thing you've ever seen? Is it pretty good but not your all-time favorite flic? Or is it a total POS, & should never have been made?
I admit it's not my favorite; it's not even in my top 10! Top 15, possibly; top 20, definitely...but that's as far as it goes!
So go ahead, flame me! Just let me slip into my Nomex skivvies first!
There, all right, fire away! Fire away and fall back!
Also, just what is your favorite movie? |
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| mccspqr |
Posted - December 25 2008 : 4:21:20 PM
I am new to the board, but a fan of LOTM since I first saw it. At my age, the depth of character development, sweep of majestic cinematography and dedication to bringing to life the "life" of our early pioneers all combine to make this my second best film (it's not a movie, it's a film) of all time. I cannot say which is my first, but LOTM could be ny first at any given moment. I will say that it is among the top 3 or 4 films of all time that always lift my spirits, and confirms my faith in all of us. |
| di-mc |
Posted - November 22 2008 : 2:52:15 PM
Not sure what the problem is, I responded to this and can't find my entry. So, sorry folks, I'm re-stating what I said in my previous message - LOTM must be my favorite movie because I can watch it endlessly! Let's face it, the movie has it all - great story, beautiful music, wonderful scenery and a great looking leading man!!! What could possibly be better??? |
| di-mc |
Posted - November 22 2008 : 2:47:45 PM
LOTM must be my favorite, because I can watch it time after time and still am totally taken with it. Let's face it the movie has it all - great story, beautiful scenery, wonderful music and a great looking guy as the leading man! What could be better??? |
| Bookworm |
Posted - November 22 2008 : 2:25:29 PM
I was very happy to see this, as lists like these usually ignore LOTM, probably because no one takes his/her clothes off. What's more, DDL has two other movies on the list as well: The Age of Innocence is #23, and The Unbearable Lightness of Being is #34. While I haven't studied the list in detail, I don't think any other actor has three movies that made the grade.
I rate LOTM as my #1 favorite movie, and though I can't promise that it always will be, it has stayed atop my list since opening weekend in September of 1992. I've never compiled a precise list of favorites, but here's a rough attempt (in groups of five):
LOTM, LOTR (if it's not cheating to count three as one), Gettysburg, Out of Africa, The Long Riders.
Casablanca, Master and Commander, The Hunt for Red October, Syriana, King Arthur.
Henry V (Branagh, not Olivier), Elizabeth, Shakespeare in Love, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Crimson Tide.
Michael Clayton, Miami Vice, Zulu, Thirteen Days, We Were Soldiers.
Hmmmm, never thought of myself as having a warlike nature, but this list suggests I do! One clarification: I don't think these are the greatest movies ever made (as should be clear by the fact that "King Arthur" is on the list), but they're my favorites, the ones I watch over and over. There's not a movie listed that I haven't seen several times. In contrast, "Das Boot," for example, is a truly great movie, but I don't think my heart could take a second viewing. |
| Diane B. |
Posted - November 22 2008 : 11:24:10 AM
Sachem Rich wrote: quote:
Nor to Madeleine Stowe fans, eh?
Right you are, Rich! After all, Ms. Stowe was a BIG part of "The Kiss" scene and the rest of the movie, as well! 
Sachem Rich also commented, quote:
I am a bit surprised that Entertainment Weekly still acknowledges this!
Like fine wine & all the truly great classic films, it seems that LOTM just gets better with age! Just look at all of the younger fans that continue to join us here in Mohicanland, as yet another generation "discovers" LOTM for the very first time. Of course, once they've discovered LOTM they become "hooked" on it, just like the rest of us!  |
| richfed |
Posted - November 22 2008 : 09:32:54 AM
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Originally posted by Diane B.
In a round-about way, Entertainment Weekly has now added their "vote" to this poll! The November 28th edition of Entertainment Weekly, which is out today, has selected LOTM as #8 of the 50 Sexiest Films Ever! More specifically, Entertainment Weekly has identified "The Kiss" scene between Hawkeye & Cora as the sexiest moment in the film.   
Of course, neither of these things come as any big surprise to all of the DD-L fans here in Mohicanland (right, Theresa?)!!!
Nor to Madeleine Stowe fans, eh? I am a bit surprised that Entertainment Weekly still acknowledges this! |
| blackfootblood |
Posted - November 21 2008 : 2:33:10 PM
It's great to see that after all these years, LOTM still has the ability to capture audiences and critics with it's charm!
And to add to this poll, LOTM is my #1 favorite movie with Little Women and Sound of Music coming in behind it. |
| Diane B. |
Posted - November 21 2008 : 2:16:29 PM
In a round-about way, Entertainment Weekly has now added their "vote" to this poll! The November 28th edition of Entertainment Weekly, which is out today, has selected LOTM as #8 of the 50 Sexiest Films Ever! More specifically, Entertainment Weekly has identified "The Kiss" scene between Hawkeye & Cora as the sexiest moment in the film.
Of course, neither of these things come as any big surprise to all of the DD-L fans here in Mohicanland (right, Theresa?)!!!
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| nipponophile |
Posted - November 18 2008 : 11:33:21 AM
I chose LOTM as my no. 10 favourite, but that was a reasonably arbitrary ranking. Like Dancer, this movie leaps out at me a lot more often than many others to be watched again and again, and it stands up extremely well to repeated viewings, a criteria essential for any of my top ten. And, like Irish, it has the NA/First Nation male component as an added attraction (and I'm TOTALLY on board with Light of the Moon's sentiments on a certain MMMM-Good man whom I'm very fond of too). RedFraggle, I'm with you on Return of the Jedi as a favourite - in fact the original Star Wars trilogy constitutes my top three, with Empire no.1 (I like a bit of darkness in my epics along with the romance), Star Wars no.2 and Jedi no.3. Others in the top 10 include Braveheart, The Princess Bride, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Strictly Ballroom, Titanic and Raiders of the Lost Ark. |
| Obediah |
Posted - November 18 2008 : 12:11:17 AM
I must admit that since I started this thread (over 2 years ago!?) that ZTGB is no longer my favorite flick...that honor now belongs to Tombstone, followed by Blazing Saddles, then ZTGB. LOTM is still in my Top 20, just barely... |
| Diane B. |
Posted - November 17 2008 : 7:28:54 PM
LOVE this poll question - and high time this topic was revised! Of course, I rated LOTM as #1 on my list of all-time favorites...
Thanks, Obediah for posting this. I'm looking forward to hearing more replies from many of our long-time Mohicanites & also from some of our "newbies," as well! |
| paazau |
Posted - January 23 2007 : 12:00:12 AM
I put it as my numero uno all-time favorite movie as well. There are some aspects of it that I question / dislike but as a whole it's a fantastic movie. On top of that it led me to this site and all you wonderful people here. How many other movies can claim the same?? None in my book! Some of my other favorite movies are Crazy Horse, Stolen Women, Legends of the Fall, The Four Feathers, and Dances with Wolves (I agree with you IG on WIHH and KB ).
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orignally posted by Obediah
Back in the Civil War (aka "The Late Unpleasantness"), to "fire and fall back" meant to vomit. So when good ol' Clell Miller answered Frank James' question ("Can I ask you something, Clell?") with "Sure Frank, fire away. Fire way and fall back!"
Thanks for the Civil War Slang 101 lesson Obi. Very interesting... sort of in line with our modern day saying of "spit it out!"
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Originally posted by caitlin
Intersting stuff, as all slang is, actually. In fact, that would be an interesting forum to open up...
That would be interesting. How about you start it off caitlin as it was your idea? |
| caitlin |
Posted - January 22 2007 : 11:03:38 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Obediah
Let's call this CIVIL WAR SLANG 101:
Back in the Civil War (aka "The Late Unpleasantness"), to "fire and fall back" meant to vomit. So when good ol' Clell Miller answered Frank James' question ("Can I ask you something, Clell?") with "Sure Frank, fire away. Fire way and fall back!" it looked to me as if Frank was doing a double take: Clell Miller had just made a pun! (and he certainly wasn't the sharpest knife in the drawer!)  
I learned all kinds of practical stuff back in my re-enacting days. 
Well, I'm all for more CIVIL WAR SLANG 101:
Intersting stuff, as all slang is, actually. In fact, that would be an interesting forum to open up... sorta like the thread where everyone put the responses of folk when they saw them in "character". Hmmm, wonder where that thread went. Where is Ms. Jo when you need her?
Anyway, that's great! Something I now know that I can tell my hubby and enlighten him for a change!
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| Obediah |
Posted - January 22 2007 : 4:45:07 PM
Let's call this CIVIL WAR SLANG 101:
Back in the Civil War (aka "The Late Unpleasantness"), to "fire and fall back" meant to vomit. So when good ol' Clell Miller answered Frank James' question ("Can I ask you something, Clell?") with "Sure Frank, fire away. Fire way and fall back!" it looked to me as if Frank was doing a double take: Clell Miller had just made a pun! (and he certainly wasn't the sharpest knife in the drawer!)
I learned all kinds of practical stuff back in my re-enacting days.
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| Irishgirl |
Posted - January 22 2007 : 1:26:21 PM
Hey I am trying in vain to get the movie  Looked in the video store today and Wal-Mart and a few other places but no luck  I still want to see it though so I will not give up but you might as well give us the answer Obi. Caitlin needs to know and me too  |
| Obediah |
Posted - January 21 2007 : 6:19:56 PM
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Originally posted by caitlin
quote:
Now, tell me what that phrase means & why Frank James gave Clell Miller a double-take when Clell said it...
Okay, had to ask my hubby about this one, since he watches most of the Old West movies - even though the whole familiy does the Old West reenactment http://www.mojavemuleskinners.com 
It was used in the Revolutionary War. It's a military term to strike and fall back.
Why he gave him a dirty look? He was drunk, but Frank was just letting him know what was coming up next.
Fill me in there Irishgirl!
Not quite...
I'll say no more till Irish posts her answer. |
| caitlin |
Posted - January 20 2007 : 11:55:58 PM
quote:
Now, tell me what that phrase means & why Frank James gave Clell Miller a double-take when Clell said it...
Okay, had to ask my hubby about this one, since he watches most of the Old West movies - even though the whole familiy does the Old West reenactment http://www.mojavemuleskinners.com
It was used in the Revolutionary War. It's a military term to strike and fall back.
Why he gave him a dirty look? He was drunk, but Frank was just letting him know what was coming up next.
Fill me in there Irishgirl!
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| Irishgirl |
Posted - January 20 2007 : 12:57:43 PM
Geeze Obi, now I am going to have to watch the movie just to answer your question. Still with all those gorgeous guys it should be worth the watch. |
| Obediah |
Posted - January 19 2007 : 6:03:17 PM
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Originally posted by caitlin
quote:
Originally posted by Irishgirl
Sorry Caitlin, I just read your post after I posted mine. I looked it up on the internet and came up with The Long Riders. You got there first providing of course it is the right answer.
I'm glad someone else was confirming what I thought!
By the way, where is Obi when you need him? 
California, of course!
Now, tell me what that phrase means & why Frank James gave Clell Miller a double-take when Clell said it... |
| caitlin |
Posted - January 19 2007 : 2:43:09 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Irishgirl
Sorry Caitlin, I just read your post after I posted mine. I looked it up on the internet and came up with The Long Riders. You got there first providing of course it is the right answer.
I'm glad someone else was confirming what I thought!
By the way, where is Obi when you need him? |
| Irishgirl |
Posted - January 19 2007 : 1:53:20 PM
Sorry Caitlin, I just read your post after I posted mine. I looked it up on the internet and came up with The Long Riders. You got there first providing of course it is the right answer. |
| Irishgirl |
Posted - January 19 2007 : 1:51:15 PM
"The Long Riders" It had Robert, David and Keith Carradine, James and Stacy Keach, Dennis and Randy Quaid and Christopher and Nicholas Guest. Is that the right answer Obi?????? |
| caitlin |
Posted - January 19 2007 : 12:56:20 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Obediah
quote:
Originally posted by Obediah
BTW, I'm somewhat surprised that no-one has commented on the "fire away & fall back" line in my original post. For folks who love American history, nobody seems to have caught this true piece of American slang (or what movie it was used in). FYI, this movie ranks in my top ten.
Still no takers about which movie? C'mon guys, I'll give ya'll a clue: of the actors who played in this, there were 4 (that's right) sets of brothers!
Okay, the only brothers movie that I am familiar with is "Long Riders" with the Caradine brothers, the Keach brothers, the Quaid brothers, and the Guest brothers. |
| Monadnock Guide |
Posted - January 19 2007 : 09:49:53 AM
Well, I'm not a "movie buff" - however, DAS BOOT has to be one of the best made. ;) |
| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - January 19 2007 : 09:37:11 AM
I'm really "taking a shot in the dark" here, but could it be "Gettysburg"? It sounds like something Chamberlain might have said on Little Round Top. |
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