tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post748211401186444436..comments2024-02-19T08:20:10.456-06:00Comments on Public Transportation Snob: Top 5 Films of 1984Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-61926627125370283762011-11-08T12:58:30.493-06:002011-11-08T12:58:30.493-06:00Thanks Castor! These lists are tricky, especially ...Thanks Castor! These lists are tricky, especially when you're comparing a historical epic like The Killing Fields to something like The Karate Kid. I'm good with my list, but I can't argue with you that it's a bit out there.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-20147535709568534002011-11-08T11:33:57.202-06:002011-11-08T11:33:57.202-06:00Interesting Top 5 Dan! Can't argue with The Te...Interesting Top 5 Dan! Can't argue with The Terminator topping your list although The Karate Kid ahead of The Killing Fields or Once Upon a Time in America is definitely out there ;)Castorhttp://www.anomalousmaterial.com/moviesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-91428005426954209502011-11-08T09:03:35.651-06:002011-11-08T09:03:35.651-06:00Max, you're right that Paris, Texas is definit...Max, you're right that Paris, Texas is definitely a slow burn. I think that's why it worked even better on the second viewing. I don't think it's wrong if you've missed The Karate Kid. I look at it as great entertainment, but maybe not a "must see". Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-51794413344777325732011-11-07T21:48:06.890-06:002011-11-07T21:48:06.890-06:00I didn't care for Paris, Texas until near the ...I didn't care for Paris, Texas until near the end. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks. An excellent film. Very minimalistic. Is it wrong that I don't think I've seen 'The Karate Kid'?Maxhttp://www.impassionedcinema.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-67985937679750959992011-11-06T19:39:47.155-06:002011-11-06T19:39:47.155-06:00Thanks! I don't own Paris, Texas but have seen...Thanks! I don't own Paris, Texas but have seen it a few times, and it gets better every time. It's definitely an underrated movie that a lot of people haven't seen.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-19697816807780619972011-11-06T15:52:18.878-06:002011-11-06T15:52:18.878-06:00I own Paris, Texas. I believe I'm going to sit...I own Paris, Texas. I believe I'm going to sit down and watch it today. <br /><br />Looking all over the place for Blood simple. Good list Dan.Sam Fragosohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974858608988634583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-19630238009687130712011-11-05T15:47:33.432-05:002011-11-05T15:47:33.432-05:00I still have yet to see Paris, Texas. It's on...I still have yet to see Paris, Texas. It's on my list. <br /><br />I am completely with you on The Karate Kid. If you want to see another great use of the song The Best Around check out the movie The King of Kong sometime. When the song started playing I laughed in appreciation.Chiphttp://tipsfromchip.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-44963569892148849752011-11-04T13:51:56.418-05:002011-11-04T13:51:56.418-05:00Thanks Adam! I almost had Amadeus lower, which say...Thanks Adam! I almost had Amadeus lower, which says a lot about the year for sure. You should definitely check out Paris, Texas and Blood Simple. For completely different reasons, both are really interesting films.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-74859737034799362532011-11-04T12:59:26.096-05:002011-11-04T12:59:26.096-05:00You know it must have been a good year when Amadeu...You know it must have been a good year when Amadeus shows up only at #4. Nice list, still need to see Paris, Texas and Blood Simple myself. Their placement on you list has me excited even more so than I already was.Adam Kuhnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12152823264619755760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-74357553688165198222011-11-04T09:03:18.858-05:002011-11-04T09:03:18.858-05:00Steve, that's understandable about Ghostbuster...Steve, that's understandable about Ghostbusters; the line was very thin between them for me. <br /><br />I like your point about The Terminator. It's a movie that often gets relegated into the "geek cool" genre as you put it. While that is true, it also works really well as a thriller beyond the sci-fi parts of it. That's the main thing that's lost in T3 and Salvation for me.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-20476808104765707642011-11-04T07:48:24.796-05:002011-11-04T07:48:24.796-05:00I only disagree with one, and it's one you pre...I only disagree with one, and it's one you predicted. I'd swap Ghostbusters and The Karate Kid. <br /><br />I just rewatched the first two Terminator films, and yeah--great pic. I had forgotten just how damn good that first film really is. It's hard to realize that the film is flat out great because it's also so geek cool.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-102478215358768992011-11-04T07:30:34.803-05:002011-11-04T07:30:34.803-05:00Eric - There are definitely some strong films from...Eric - There are definitely some strong films from the '80s that you should check out. Along with the ones on this list that you haven't seen, Stranger Than Paradise is another good indie film from 1984.<br /><br />Scott - It was tough to pick the top list for sure. There were another five or so movies that nearly made it too. It wasn't easy!<br /><br />Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-56968766909003300572011-11-04T04:55:46.774-05:002011-11-04T04:55:46.774-05:001984 was a proper year huh? Great films there. I w...1984 was a proper year huh? Great films there. I wouldn't be able to pick between them for my most favourite!!Scott Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494245383368638698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-65683565414251726312011-11-04T01:17:10.271-05:002011-11-04T01:17:10.271-05:00Looks like an awesome list, Dan. Unfortunately, I ...Looks like an awesome list, Dan. Unfortunately, I have only seen Ghostbusters and The Terminator, both of which I have greatly enjoyed. I keep hearing excellent things about Paris, Texas, and I also want to check out Blood Simple as well. I really need to do some catching up on 80s films in general, actually.Erichttp://www.twscritic.comnoreply@blogger.com