Schindler's List - Girl in the Red Coat

Schindler's List has got to be one of the most important films ever made. I don't think there could be a better film made of the Hollocaust. The incredible black & white visuals illustrate this horrible chapter in our humanity.

Its really difficult to sum up how masterful this movie. Steven Spielberg prior to this, while making great films, never really made anything this grim and thought provoking (Empire of the sun was a good effort, but not a great film). He had been known for making films, that left you with a big smile on your face, or great popcorn movies which at the end and also made you feel better about humanity.

Now, I could not think of any other person who could made such a masterpiece.

The girl with the red coat is just one of the scenes that can captivate you, leaving you gasping for air. Obviously you have to see the film in full context to understand, but this is the only time in the film you actually see color. People can debate the actual meaning of this. I personally think the girl represents innocence and life in this hellish, chaotic environment. What can't be debated is how ingenious the scene is.

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Braveheart - They'll never take our freedom!

Braveheart has to be one of the greatest epics ever made. Clocking in well over 3 hours, the time just flies by. Sure, the history is romanticized a bit, but afterall we are watching a movie.

Its an incredibly inspiring tale of William Wallace, a revolutionary freedom fighter for Scotland.

The film's fighting scenes are extremely well done. And although there is violence in the film, its not glamorized and it serves the point.

I remember the first time I saw Braveheart. After the end of it, I felt the same way I did when I saw Rocky. I had this great feeling of inspiration and motivation. I felt like we lived in a world, in which, the underdog can claim victory.

The following scene has to be its most famous. I call it the Knute Rockney speech. It's like the halftime speech when your team is down by 20 points and all looks lost. Here comes the leader to say "we can do this!" It really gets the blood flowing.

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Magnolia - Julianne Moore in the Pharmacy Scene

Magnolia is like a beautiful mosaic of some very broken people. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the story revolves around countless characters. There is no real protagonist in the story. It's really just about seeing glimpses into these people's lives. It's kind of similar to many Robert Altman films, in that aspect.

Some people call Magnolia pretentious, but I didn't see it that way. In fact, I'm amazed how Anderson can keep the viewer caring about so many different people. Every character is going through some kind of pain and suffering (mental, physical, personal). There are some characters you can feel empathy for and/or connect with them. But Anderson never forces the viewer to feel empathy for each character. He shows them in an unpolished form, and lets the viewer decide for him/her self how to feel about them.

If there is a standout performance, its got to be by Julianne Moore, who plays the wife of a much older man (Jason Robards) who is dying painfully of cancer.

The scene above shows her trying to get her prescription drugs for her depression, anxiety, and other problems she faces. You could see it in her face that every time she goes to the pharmacy she has to feel this embarrassment.

Overall, Magnolia is an unflinching film that will leave you wanting to talk about it for several months to come. Its well over 3 hours, so I do recommend you don't watch it casually, but really devote some time to watch it in its entirety.

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Shaun of the Dead - He's Not my Boyfriend Scene

I know this is barely a scene, but it kills me every time. For those that don't know "Shaun of the Dead" is an over the top satire on horror-zombie genre. Its incredibly graphic, but done so in such a tongue & cheek sort of way, I doubt even the most squeamish can be scared of it.

I know most people remember the slapstickish jokes, which are hillarious. But like the scene above, the dryer conversational humor is what dropped me to the ground. You can tell they borrow pretty heavily from the Monty Python crew, yet they seem to make it their own.

The film is also a lot smarter than the premise would indicate. There is a lot of social commentary being said in the film. Shaun of the Dead really takes a swing at the media, and human beings way of dealing with a crisis.

The hardest thing about the film is trying to pick out your favorite scene. You will literally be laughing all the way through it.

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Ed Wood - Bela Legosi Fighting with a Squid

For those that don't Ed Wood is the story of the worst director in the history of cinema. His films have a cult following in that "Mystery Science Theatre 3000" sort of way. Its only fitting that the film "Ed Wood" has a cult like following. But in this case, its for the right reason.

Ed Wood only made $6,000,000 in box office money. I could see why. This is not a film that was made for John and Jane Q Public. It's shot in a dark black and white setting. There is a lot that you have to actually follow and devote some attention to. Basically, it not a mindless way to spend a couple of hours.

Directed by Tim Burton, the film does an incredible job of showing what it must have been like to shoot small budget - indie style films back. The shortcuts that have to be made during filming, how to raise money for the film, etc... You can really tell that Burton was a huge of Wood's as this is a perfect homage.

Johnny Depp plays Wood to perfection. He has this infinite optimism about everything he does. You can see his pasion in making films. No matter how crappy they were, he always felt like he was doing work comparable to Orson Wells. He was in many ways a flawed man, but Depp's amazing performance makes you feel that we should have honored this director in some way.

And what can be said about Martin Landau. He won a much deserved oscar for his incredible performance as Bela Legosi during the end of his career and life. He brings a beautiful mixture of empathy and comedy to the performance.

I think this scene really epitomizes the movie. Here it is probably about 3:00 am. They've got this incredibly fake looking squid with no motor (because they forgot it), a 70 something year old actor who's half in the bag, yet nothing deters Wood. He genuinely loves what he's doing.

You know, in a way, I'm glad this film isn't that widely known to the mass audiences. It makes me feel its my own personal gem.

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Little Miss Sunshine - Olive's Dance Scene

Little Miss Sunshine is about a dysfunctional family from Chicago who is trying to get a 7 year old girl, Olive, to a beauty pageant in California.

Its a film with great nuance and subtlety. Its always nice to see a movie that doesn't need tricks or special gadgets to make it work. Its a film about real people for real people. The humor may be a little dark, but it always lands. There are also some incredibly touching moments.

In this scene, Olive shows her routine at the beauty pageant. Its the routine that her grandfather, played wonderfully by Alan Arkin., taught her. You can see the film has a lot to say about beauty pageants. Without seeing the beginning of the film, the scene may not have any context, but if you've seen what they had to go through to get her to pageant, its even more hillarious.

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Snatch - Brad Pitt speaking Pikey

Snatch was directed by Guy Ritchie (otherwise known as Mr. Madonna). Its a wonderful crime caper with great comedy.

Snatch uses the Pulp Fictionesque intertwined plot angle. And does it very well. Every scene flows from one to next seamlessly. This isn't an easy thing to pull of when you've got 20 characters to worry about, but there doesn't seem to be a wasted shot.

Guy Ritchie shot the film in an MTV style, quick cut, fast camera sort of way, which I'm normally not a big fan of. But it really works with the story.

The whole idea behind it is that all of the characters in the movie and trying to get this priceless diamond. The movie characters range from gang members, thieves, boxers, mob bosses, and other upstanding citizens of society.

Brad Pitt is the actor who steals this movie. He plays a piker (basically the British version of trailor trash). As the beginning part of the scene says you cannot understand a word a piker says. It's amazing how an American actor was able to pull of that thick UK accent. What's really amazing about Pitt's performance is that he was able to play a character who is incoherent but you could understand everything he's saying just with his body language and energy. It really is blast to watch, just as the film is.

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Big Lebowski - Donnie's Ashes Scene

Ok, as you can tell, I'm a big Coen Brothers fan. The Big Lebowski may actually be their funniest (sorry Raising Arizona). The story surrounds "The Dude", played by Jeff Bridges. The Dude is an old burned out hippie who is not particularly goal-oriented(to put it kindly).

Like so many of the Coen Brothers films, you'll enjoy it the first time you see it. But you won't truly appreciate it until the second or third time around. The first time you see a Coen film is like a palette cleanser. The second time is when you can really taste what they're going for.

A little rant here: How on God's green earth did Jeff Bridges not even get an oscar nomination for his role as The Dude? This has got to be one of the greatest performances I have ever seen. He plays the good hearted but lazy character to perfection. I've met people like that and even if you haven't, you feel like you want to. He doesn't play it as a characiture.

The scene above shows the grandiose comedic style of The Big Lebowski. In the scene, The Dude and Walter (played brilliantly by John Goodman) are going to throw their friends ashes by the ocean. Normally when you see this in a film, its really beautiful and the ashes scatter everywhere in the distance. Well, you can see what happens in The Big Lebowski.

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Spinal Tap - 11 Scene

"This is Spinal Tap" is a classic movie that spoofs the overly extroverted, ridiculous 80s metal scene.

The movie was conceived by the Christopher Guest team which has single handily made the mockumentary an actual movie genre.

I don't think there is a more quotable movie ever made than "This is Spinal Tap". If you are 1 of 5 people in the world who have never seen the movie before, you might not get it until you hear the jokes in context.

What the film is famous for is how well it parody's the eccentric rock star life. Everything is made fun of, but done so in such a subtle way and with incredible wit. It isn't like those cheap, made for idiots, spoofs like "Scary Movie", or "Epic Movie" or whatever the latest piece of crap parody that has come out.

It actually comments on the genre that they're lampooning. It isn't about some hacky impressions that are meant to keep the attention of someone who suffers from ADD. The movie is sharp comedy that is actually meant for adults who enjoy great dialogue.

The "11 scene" is probably Spinal Tap's most remembered scene. Anybody who's seen it at least once can instantly quote it. It really shows the ridiculousness of rock n roll at that time. I just Guest's expression when Rob Reiner is telling him "Why don't you just make 10 a little louder"? You could tell his mind is obviously blown. He has no idea what he's talking about.

Also if its your first time ever watching "This is Spinal Tap."

Get ready to memorize these keywords and phrases(You'll know what I'm talking about after you see it):

stonehendge
"none more black"
shit sandwich
"Hello Cleveland!"
& countless others

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Platoon - The final Scene

Platoon is probably my all time favorite war movie. I know it doesn't get as much attention as Saving Private Ryan or Apocalypse Now, but I always find it the most engaging.

I've found Oliver Stone's films to be of the hit and miss variety. He's made masterpieces (JFK, Born on the Fourth of July) and he's made some truly awful films (U-Turn, Alexander). But Platoon is his finest work.

What makes Platoon so unique, is that it deals with good and evil between the same side. The platoon is separated into two camps. One led by Elias (Willem Dafoe) who believes in showing empathy and questions the morality of war and the other camp led by Barnes (Tom Berenger) who is a sociopath and treats all Vietnamese people as the enemy.

As Stone was a Vietnam vet, you could imagine how personal the film was to him and it really shows. The actual war scenes are purposely confusing. Its hard to really tell who's shooting at whom. But it really gives you a sense of the discombobulation that soldiers must feel.

This is not a war movie about good guys vs bad guys. There is no rooting involved. Stone just paints a brilliant picture of what war does, and the viewer can take it or leave it.

The scene above leaves an undeniably haunting image in your mind before you start to see the credits. By the time you get to this scene, you are completely emotionally drained, and seeing the piles of dead bodies being put into a large hole will leave even the most pro-war people asking questions.

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Fargo - "End of Story" scene

Fargo is another in the long line of classics from The Coen Brothers. I have never been to the upper midwest of the United States, but I felt as if I had after seeing Fargo.

Everyone speaks in a charming, pronounced accent. You can tell nothing gets them really riled up. There haven't been too many films where the story revolves around the Minnessotians-Dakotans people. But it goes to show a good story is a good story, irregardless of location. Especially when that script was written by Joel and Ethan Coen.

I think the truly genius aspect of the film is the dichotomy of the 2 criminals (played by Peter Stormare and Steve Buscemi) in this very value-oriented town. Here are these dirty gregarious people in the middle of a "Leave it to Beaver" town. Its hilarious. Fargo is the kind of place that nobody even curses. Instead throwing some F-bombs, people would say "oh, for pete's sake".

There may be, arguably, better scenes in the film than the one shown above, but I believe there is nothing that captures the setting quite like it. I just love how insanely polite they are to one another. Voices stay in the same monotone volume. Nobody raises the voice.

The line that always gets me is when he says "end of story". Its like, he's the guy from Dragnet (Just the facts). There is no embellishment. He's there to let you know what happened and that's that! "End of story", priceless!

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Mulholland Drive - "Llorando" Theatre Scene

Before seeing Mulholland Drive, I always just thought of David Lynch as making these movies that are impossible to follow. If I am to be perfectly honest, I always thought they were really pretentious.

After seeing Mulholland Drive, all of that changed. I am now a huge David Lynch fan.

I can't even explain what Mulholland Drive is about, all I know is that I couldn't take my eyes off of the movie.

Sometimes, I believe people have to "get it" before they can like a film. I used to be one of these kind of people. But after watching Mulholland Drive 3 times now, I still don't know how to right a synopsis on it. I still don't know how to explain the movie to other people.

I think that's why I especially love the movie. It feels like its "my movie", I see something really amazing about a film that if you grabbed the average person off the street and told him to watch it, they would shut it off after 15 minutes. It feels like my own hidden secret.

Mulholland Drive is so incredibly surreal and moody. Its immaculately shot and pictured.

I also felt incredibly paranoid after the ending of the film. To be honest, I watched a film since Psycho that let me in such a paranoid state after it was over. If you can watch a movie and be that completely engaged and it creates that kind of emotion form you, then you know you've seen something special.

The last thing you want to do while watching a movie is be looking at you're watch or thinking about errands you have to run. I can safely say that did not happen to me while I was watching Mulholland Drive.

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Raging Bull - The Final Scene

Raging Bull is the anti-Rocky. While both being great films, the only thing they have in common is that the story revolves around a boxer. Thats it. Everything else is different. Whereas Rocky is meant to inspire, Raging Bull is meant leave you in a raw, emotional state.

Raging Bull is really an art film. There is no doubt about it, this film is an artistic statement. Look at the black and white in the film. Even the color of the black and white seems more muted or somber.

There is some indefinable quality about Raging Bull that I can't put my finger on. You could watch it over and over to dissect every shot, cut, and scene and you still wouldn't get an answer as to why its so amazing.

Its really the kind of film that leaves you just staring at the screen watching the credits roll with your mouth wide open. You are without words. You are blown away by how deep, yet tragic the story is.

If I were to categorize Raging Bull, I would probably say that it is similar to a film like Schindler's List. You don't feel like getting up from your seat after its over. You're in this hypnotic state. Also, like Schindler's List, Raging Bull is not the kind of movie you want to see over and over again. That's not the purpose of it. It isn't a popcorn movie. It's art.

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Rocky - The Philadelphia Steps

Rocky is the reason that people go to the movies. We all want to be taken away out of our daily lives and see something inspiring.

I wasn't even alive when the original Rocky came out but from what I heard going to see it in the movie theaters was like a religious experience. Towards the end of the movie, people went crazy cheering, like it was a real boxing match.

Now, I've never had the pleasure of actually seeing Rocky in a movie theater full of people, but I can say this: Every single time I've watched it, I'm always uplifted. I can't even count how many times I've seen the movie it always has the same effect.

Rocky is the piece of Americana that we want to believe in. Its the story where the little guy actually has a shot.

No scene is more classic than the training montage where he finishes going up the famous Philadelphia steps. The moment you hear those horns enter, your blood instantly starts to flow. You feel like going to your local gym to take boxing lessons. Rocky is the reason why movies were created.

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Dog Day Afternoon - Attica Scene

Dog Day Afternoon is an incredibly daring film of two guys who go to rob a bank to pay for a lover's sex change operation. However, things don't go smoothly and they get stuck in the bank and all of a sudden its a hostage negotiation and a media circus.

To make a movie with those kind of homosexual themes and to star one of the most well known actors (Pacino) and directors (Sydney Lumet) is mind blowing for 1975. I don't even think you'd see that kind of risk taking today (certainly not in mainstream films).

Needless to Pacino IS Dog Day Afternoon. He is just simply a force. Your eyes are automatically glued to him in every single scene.

The scene above is the film's most recognizable. You can see how much Pacino commits and the amazing thing is the crowd roots for him. It really captures the mood and atmosphere of the 70s.

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Heat - De Niro & Pacino in the Same Scene

Besides Heat, the only movie that Robert De Niro and Al Pacino were in together was the Godfather Part II. Unfortunately, they didn't have any scenes together. But in Heat, they have one, and its a doozy.

The film deals with two very strong willed men. One is a cop (Al Pacino) & and one is a robber (Robert De Niro). The film deals with this intense cat & mouse between the two.

But this is THE SCENE. Its the scene that everybody saw in the trailer for the film and made them go see the movie. The scene involves two of the greatest actors of their generation just going toe to toe. They're such great actors, that in the film, its hardly to really root for somebody. I know tradition always says you root for the good guy, but its hard to do that in "Heat". You just want them to keep it going.

I guess that why Heat is such a gem of a movie. There really is no protagonist. Its kind of a share role between De Niro and Pacino. They both count on each other to move the film along.

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Annie Hall - Waiting in Line Scene

If you're into New York humor, I don't think it gets better than Woody Allen, and Annie Hall is his finest work.

They are the typical "opposites attract" couple. She grew up in the Midwest and is a bit naive. He is a hardened New yorker who has a cynical outlook on life.

But the movie is far more than just a "romantic comedy". It really delves into the neurotic nature of not just relationships, but being a human being in society. Allen tackles issues such sex, drugs, politics, and social issues from the 1970s with great comedic subtlety.

Allen has done a great variety of films from the comedy to drama range. He's done the incredibly no-holds-barred throw everything at the kichen sink comedies like Bananas to the mature dramas of Husbands and Wives & Match Point.

Annie Hall is the only film that encompasses everything that you liked in all of Woody Allen's film. All the different scopes of genres of Woody Allen films were put together in Annie Hall with flawless charm.

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Raising Arizona Chase Scene

Words can't describe the ingenious lunacy of Raising Arizona. This has the Coen Brothers personality all over the film. Nothing is off limits and everything can be laughed at.

The story of Raising Arizona is about an ex con, H.I. (Nicolas Cage) who falls in love with a prison guard, Ed (Holly Hunter). They create a nice little life for themselves in Arizona. H.I. tries to became a decent upstanding citizen of society.

Problem is, they want to start having a family, but unfortunately Ed is barren. So what they decide to do is steal a local businessman's baby. He and his wife just gave birth to seven kids, so they figured they had more than enough babies to go around.

Arizona is the perfect backdrop for the film. The desert, apocalyptic setting just fits perfectly with the dark, yet irreverent humor of the film.

The scene above is just insane!! I have no idea how long that took to shoot, but its amazing. First off all, its hilarious. Its so blatantly over the top that it looks like a road runner cartoon. But just look at how it was shot. From a pure camera-editing perspective I don't think I've seen anything quite like that before or since.

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Fish Called Wanda - Otto Speaking Italian

Ok, this is a bit of a cheat, this isn't one scene, its two, but its just s damn funny. Anybody who is into irreverent British humor much like the Monty Python Series, then A fish Called Wanda is right up your alley. Fitting, because it starts 2 of the actors from the Monty Python Series: John Cleese & Michael Palin.

In this scenes, Otto, played by Kevin Kline, seduces Wanda (Jamie Lee Curtis) by (sort of) speaking Italian. When he says "Benito Mussolini" I loose it everytime. I literally lost my breath I'm laughing that hard. He's using all these words that everybody knows, but says them in this thick Italian accent. Parmessana! con spinacha! Good God, that's hillarious! As if foods and Mussolini are how to really excite a woman.

Everytime I see the movie, I drop whatever I am doing and I have to watch it. I just have to! The jokes still work for me even if I've seen them like a couple hundred times.

This is not for everybody. If you're into the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, then A Fish Called Wanda is probably not up your alley.

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Reservoir Dogs Opening Scene

Reservoir Dogs was Quentin Tarrantino's first film. Frankly, I had never seen anything quite like it. A perfect element of dark comedy with the caper aspect and loads of graphic language and violence.

You could certainly make the case that Tarrantino's films glorify crime and criminals, but that's ok. After all it is just a movie. Its kind of like a modern take on the old westerns where the crooks were the heroes and sheriffs were the villains.

In the opening scene of Reservoir dogs, the coolness factor is at the top level. Here are all these convicts in custom suits walking in slow motion to a great song. The moment you see that, you know where the point of view is coming from. The story follows that incredible style through the entire film. Every scene is just filled with cool dialogue. One day after the next.

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The Shining - Here's Johnny

Another Kubrick classic, The Shinning takes a look at what cabin fever can do to a man. This is probably Kubrick's most commercial film, yet its one of his finest.

The Shining isn't like most suspense-horror films. Whereas, the traditional horror film, tries to scare you from the moment you sit down, The Shining takes its time. Some people (not me) might even consider the movie a little slow for the first half. That's the beauty of it! Kubrick takes the time to show the audience the monotonous of living in a cabin away from civilization in the middle of winter. There isn't a whole lot of excitement. You can feel how that could have an effect on the characters.

This scene is just pure JACK. He gives the scene just this great combination of fright yet you're really enjoying it. You can tell he's having a lot of fun with it. And of course, you have that iconic line, where Jack puts his face through a hole in the door that he just tore down and says "Here's Johnny"!

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The Opening Scene of A Clockwork Orange

A Clockwork Orange, like most Stanley Kubrick films, is not for everybody. But if you are a true film buff, its a must have.

You could literally pick about a million scenes in the film that are hypnotic, yet terrifying. I chose this one because it sets the tone of what the rest of the film is about. Its a violent, sexual masterpiece.

Look at the shadows involved in the scene. The shadows make the thugs look like gigantic monsters. The moment you see that you know trouble is brewing. Look how unglorified the violence is as well. Its very to the point. Its supposed to terrify you, because this is something you could actually see in real life: young thugs beating up the poor and the weak, just for kicks.

The scene really epitomizes a lot of Kubrick's work. He is not afraid to shoot things that causes uncomfortable reactions from his audience. This is a sign of a true artist, that he entertains but is not afraid to challenge his audience. As a matter of fact, most Kubrick films that I have seen, I didn't like the first time I saw it. It really requires a second and third viewing to fully "get it".

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Seven - What's In the Box! Scene

I think David Fincher (director of Seven) is a genius. I think he is one of the few types of directors who can make an overtly commercialized film with a lot of integrity.

Seven is no different. Its a gritty, yet stylized suspense-drama. The story revolves around a newbie cop (Brad Pitt) becoming partners with an old veteran (Morgan Freeman) as they try to catch a homicidal maniac who keeps killing people based on one of the seven deadly sins they commit.

The "What's in the box" just builds so beautifully. I love the sloppy handheld shooting towards the end where Pitt's character is contemplating to kill Spacey's character.

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Silence of Lambs Screaming Lambs Scene

The Silence of the Lambs was the last suspense-horror film to win an Oscar for Best Picture.

In this scene, the tension is so thick, you can cut it with a knife. Its absolutely mesmorizing. Look at the anxiousness in Clarice as she paces back and forth in the room. It shows her perspective looking at Hannibal as well as well as Hannibal's perspective looking at Clarice. It just helps start this anxious scene.

Also look at, Anthony Hopkins face throughout that scene. His eyes don't even blink! Its like he has no body. Its just a voice and a mouth working. The rest of his body seems suspended. And how can you not love his delivery of the lines. Its so elegant yet incredibly. The topper is when he hands her the file and just brushes her hand. Here is a sociopathic, cannibalistic murderer having his first contact with a woman since being imprisoned. If that doesn't creep you out. I'm afraid nothing will.

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Goodfellas - Joe Pesci Funny how? Scene

I'm a firm believer that there are two kinds of people in this world: Godfather people or Goodfellas people. I fall into the Goodfellas category. Don't get me wrong, I loved The Godfather as much as the next person, but Goodfellas is the quintisential mob story.

First off it gets to the underbelly of the mafia. With The Godfather, these were the biggest of the big mob bosses. You feel like the Corleones owned cities. With Goodfellas, it ewas brought down to a local level. These were guys you saw hanging on the street corner everyday. They also did their own dirty work. If something had to be done, they wouldn't make a phone call. They would come down their personally to remedy the situation.

The "funny how" scene is probably the most memorable. It really shows how dangerous being the mafia. It really goes to show if something said can be taken the wrong way, there are severe consequences. You could see it in Ray Liotta's face. His face clearly says "Oh my God, is this guy going to kill me because I called him funny?"

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The French Connection Car Chase

The French Connection car chase is so old-school that even if you're not a fan of the film (which seems insane) you can still dig this legendary car chase scene.

This is a car chase with 0, none, nill, zilch CGI(Computer Generated Images). What you're seeing in the scene is the real deal.

Looking back on it, its amazing nobody got hurt. It just so looks so reckless.

Listen to the sounds of it as well. Its not cutesyed up like most action films. With today's chases there is always some kind of generic techno music blasting.....not in The French Connection. These car screeching is just so ugly....But guess what? That's what car screeching is supposed to sound like. Metal crashing into something makes a loud and unpleasant noise. Remember that next time you see the next Michael Bay film.

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