What Are Some Must-Watch Movies According to Scientists?

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The discussion revolves around recommendations for good movies, with participants sharing a wide variety of favorites across genres. "Memento" is highlighted as a psychological thriller worth watching, praised for its complexity. Other notable mentions include "The Princess Bride," "Fight Club," "The Shawshank Redemption," and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," showcasing a mix of classic and contemporary films. Participants express preferences for different genres, including horror, comedy, and sci-fi, with some favoring nostalgic Disney films and others leaning towards action-packed or thought-provoking narratives. The conversation also touches on personal experiences with films, such as emotional connections to certain movies and the impact of storytelling. Overall, the thread serves as a rich source of diverse movie recommendations, appealing to various tastes and interests.
  • #31
pace said:
Get Shorty
Get Shorty was dreadful! Angry angry story!
 
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  • #32
I haven't seen either of those but if by "that type of movie" you mean weird semi-porno-type movies that would be awkward to watch with close friends, it isn't that type of film. It's really a pretty good one, but it was produced on a low budget and was given really bad reviews. It's very similar to a Tarantino movie.
 
  • #33
The Man From Earth is my newest favorite.
 
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  • #34
Transformers was a pretty good movie. Also, Fantastic 4 was good too.
 
  • #35
NerfMonkey said:
I haven't seen either of those but if by "that type of movie" you mean weird semi-porno-type movies that would be awkward to watch with close friends

They were both hard-core porn, but Flesh Gordon was cut to get better theatre distribution. I don't think that any original versions are available anywhere. It's funny as hell, though, with some decent special effects. You can think of it almost like a film of the real Flash Gordon, but with nudity and some off-colour language.
As to the awkwardness, that depends entirely upon the standards of you and your friends. Both were regularly screened at our science fiction conventions with no adverse reactions. The people that I hang out with now wouldn't want to see Sex World, but they might find (the edited) Flesh Gordon amusing.
 
  • #36
NerfMonkey said:
How about the Elegant Universe series on the PBS website? :P

Ah, the movie has nothing on the book. Some of the visuals and explanations were nice, but there was such little detail in the movie. Of course, it's better than lots of documentaries...
(anyone ever see the History Channel one trying to convince people that there was a black hole in the Bermuda Triangle? :P)
 
  • #37
Man, I could make a long list of good movies. American History X, Boys N da Hood, The Matrix, Ali, Batman Begins, The Shawshank Redemption, Outbreak, A few good men, Solaris, Ray, Rain man, US Marshals, The Tuskegee Airmen ...so many more I am not listing.

Im very very picky on movies. I never got into any of the disney movies, as I grew up watching top gun when I was 5-ish. Probably not the best movie for a 5 year old. (I had to fast forward through the sex scene ) But I also watched ghost busters and ninja turtles. Never really saw any disney movies. I just can't sit through them, I don't find that kind of humor funny.
 
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  • #38
Yeah, Cy, Shawshank Redemption and Rain Man both should have been in my list earlier. I have watched them both many times. Ray impressed me, in part because I grew up listening to his music and had a better appreciation of the back-story than younger people could have. Also, having played music professionally, I have an appreciation for the stuff that he must have gone through early in his career, especially when venues were segregated.
 
  • #39
Cyrus said:
I never got into any of the disney movies... ...I don't find that kind of humor funny.
I would recommend, however, Fantasia. It's not meant to be funny; but the music and 'choreography' are awsome.
 
  • #40
Another movie I like that I just remembered is "A Beautiful Mind". I remember that one being pretty good but it has been a long time since I've seen it.
 
  • #41
scorpa said:
Another movie I like that I just remembered is "A Beautiful Mind". I remember that one being pretty good but it has been a long time since I've seen it.

Thats a pretty good movie, but I am not super crazy about the storyline. Even though its true, it comes off as too 'hollywood'.

Last king of scotland is good. So is hotel ruwanda.


Im trying to think of a good spy movie that was true to reality, but I cant. There are some ok movies like bourne identity, but those are just action movies. I like true story movies because they are more interesting. Id like to see a 'real' spy movie, not a karate chop james bond spy movie. One where the spy has to use his brain not to get caught and killed. I.e., real life. Actually, Id like to see the guy get caught in the end and die. Because that's what really happens when spies get caught. They don't john wayne their way out. They just 'dissapear'.


The fastest indian is also a good movie.
 
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  • #42
It seems that people are taking the scenic route around the original question. If this is to be about movies that I really love (or at least like a lot), there are hundreds more that I could mention. 'Inherit the Wind' was brilliant (and philosophically pleasing). I have every Spider-Man, X-Men, and 'Fantastic 4' DVD, and am breathlessly awaiting the theatrical release of 'Iron Man'. I've watched 'Terminator II' probably a dozen times, and never get tired of it. I can't hear 'Bad to the Bone' without seeing Arnie sparking up that hog. :biggrin:
 
  • #43
Cyrus said:
Id like to see a 'real' spy movie, not a karate chop james bond spy movie. One where the spy has to use his brain not to get caught and killed. I.e., real life.

Check out 'A Man Called Intrepid'. I believe that it stars David Niven. It's the true story of a Canuk spy in WWII Germany.
 
  • #44
Ghandi is also a good movie. American Psyco is a good movie too. Eat drink man woman (chinese w/subtitles) is good, and so is the inheritance (dutch? with subtitles).

All the President's Men is also good.
 
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  • #45
Fantasia (thanks, Danger!) is a killer. The music is wonderful, and the (cartoon) choreography is wonderful. Hippo ballerinas - yeah, that could happen!
 
  • #46
turbo-1 said:
Fantasia (thanks, Danger!) is a killer. The music is wonderful, and the (cartoon) choreography is wonderful. Hippo ballerinas - yeah, that could happen!

I don't think I'll be watching that guys, sorry.
 
  • #47
Cyrus said:
I don't think I'll be watching that guys, sorry.

If you ever become a dad, you will...over and over and over...!
 
  • #48
lisab said:
If you ever become a dad, you will...over and over and over...!
The music is classic and the juxtapositions of the music with the animation are killer. The movie is old and it is timeless.
 
  • #49
Actually, when I was little my mom said I used to watch follow that bird, over, and over, and over. Starring big bird. I just remember he got kidnapped in the back of a pickup truck and painted blue. I used to love that. Also, I would sing along to wheels of fortune.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=RhVxfD1Eph4

:smile: Look at count draculas car. FOUR TELEPHONE POLES!
 
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  • #50
For my daughter, it was "Lion King." Not a bad movie, but it does get old after watching it about a million times.
 
  • #51
When I was little apparently my favorite movie was Bambi, I actually wore out the tape haha.
 
  • #52
scorpa said:
When I was little apparently my favorite movie was Bambi, I actually wore out the tape haha.
A couple of my biker buddies have fallen by the wayside, and I'm putting my Softail up for sale. What should I buy? I'm thinking that I want to be able to run maybe 70 mph on asphalt and grind some hills in low gears. Any help?
 
  • #53
turbo-1 said:
A couple of my biker buddies have fallen by the wayside, and I'm putting my Softail up for sale. What should I buy? I'm thinking that I want to be able to run maybe 70 mph on asphalt and grind some hills in low gears. Any help?

Suzuki GSXR-1000. :!)

Hang on for dear life.
 
  • #54
turbo-1 said:
A couple of my biker buddies have fallen by the wayside, and I'm putting my Softail up for sale. What should I buy? I'm thinking that I want to be able to run maybe 70 mph on asphalt and grind some hills in low gears. Any help?

Well first of all send the softail my way :!) Are you sure you want to sell it? I am a softail fan myself so I think you should keep it :) There are lots of nice go fast bikes out there but none of them are comfortable for the long haul which is my issue with them. If you want something interesting though the Ducati Monsters and Triumph Speed Triple would be neat bikes. What style of bike are you thinking? Give me the details! This is fun, I love bike shopping, even if it isn't for me. Do you want something unique? Any brand loyalty?
 
  • #55
Cyrus said:
I don't think I'll be watching that guys, sorry.

lisab said:
If you ever become a dad, you will...over and over and over...!


:smile:
 
  • #56
Cyrus said:
I don't think I'll be watching that guys, sorry.
Fantasia is a classic, and should be on any must-see list.
 
  • #57
scorpa said:
Well first of all send the softail my way :!) Are you sure you want to sell it? I am a softail fan myself so I think you should keep it :) There are lots of nice go fast bikes out there but none of them are comfortable for the long haul which is my issue with them. If you want something interesting though the Ducati Monsters and Triumph Speed Triple would be neat bikes. What style of bike are you thinking? Give me the details! This is fun, I love bike shopping, even if it isn't for me. Do you want something unique? Any brand loyalty?
Oops! I meant to start a new thread! I must have backed up a page and stuck this OT post here. Good replies, anyway!
 
  • #58
scorpa said:
Well first of all send the softail my way :!) Are you sure you want to sell it? I am a softail fan myself so I think you should keep it :) There are lots of nice go fast bikes out there but none of them are comfortable for the long haul which is my issue with them. If you want something interesting though the Ducati Monsters and Triumph Speed Triple would be neat bikes. What style of bike are you thinking? Give me the details! This is fun, I love bike shopping, even if it isn't for me. Do you want something unique? Any brand loyalty?
I don't know, scorpa. I was thinking of maybe getting a dual purpose bike that is road-legal, but with off-road capabilities because we have lots of gravel logging roads here that go to some pretty nice trout ponds. I like the Softail, but the yearly excise tax is a pain (they don't depreciate like Japanese bikes do) and my riding buddies have thinned out. One bought a real fixer-upper house last year, one built a new house (unfinished, with no landscaping yet) last year, and one is undergoing chemo for an inoperable cancer that's going to kill him. Those are the guys that I rode with most of the time - all over 50 (I'm the oldest) and all life-time bike riders like myself. Now I rarely see them, and it seems kind of wasteful to have all that money tied up in a bike that I use for little joy-rides, when I could sell it and get something light, nimble, and easier on gas.
 
  • #59
A dualsport would be fun! The KLR 650 is a great bike, I have ridden one of those quite a bit and always had a great time (my dad had one for a year or two and I adopted it as my own). One time I got nearly 80 mpg on it but I was riding it really easy, I think around 60-70 is more what I usually got. Plus that bike is bulletproof, not high tech by any means but still great. The BMW F650 is a nice bike but more money than I would pay for a 650. The KTM Adventures are nice but only if you are 7 feet tall. I think Suzuki Has a DRZ400 dual sport to that is more of a dirtbike with lights on it.

If you want a less offroad able dualsport that has a bit more get up and go that can still handle gravel you could go for a Triumph Tiger or Suzuki V Strom. Just don't get into a hairy off road situation with those.
 
  • #60
scorpa said:
A dualsport would be fun! The KLR 650 is a great bike, I have ridden one of those quite a bit and always had a great time (my dad had one for a year or two and I adopted it as my own). One time I got nearly 80 mpg on it but I was riding it really easy, I think around 60-70 is more what I usually got. Plus that bike is bulletproof, not high tech by any means but still great. The BMW F650 is a nice bike but more money than I would pay for a 650. The KTM Adventures are nice but only if you are 7 feet tall. I think Suzuki Has a DRZ400 dual sport to that is more of a dirtbike with lights on it.

If you want a less offroad able dualsport that has a bit more get up and go that can still handle gravel you could go for a Triumph Tiger or Suzuki V Strom. Just don't get into a hairy off road situation with those.
Thanks for the suggestions. BTW, I started a thread about this (sorry for hijacking this one accidentally - keeping lots of tabs open in Firefox can lead to mix-ups). :redface:
 

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