Re: Best Films Of The 1990s [Apr-Jun 1992 poll open NOW! / Noms for July - Sept Open]

by packpaljs Sun May 17, 2009 10:48 pm

So it's not that your really for Miller's Crossing, as much as you are against Goodfellas?

by **geezer9687** Mon May 18, 2009 12:59 am

Absolutely. I have not even seen Miller's Crossing, but from Surfer's description, it sounds awesome.

by **silversurfer19** Mon May 18, 2009 2:00 am

I'm glad my thoughts have had an impact, Geez. Hopefully one day you can find a copy and experience the masterpiece for yourself.

by **geezer9687** Mon May 18, 2009 2:04 am

I hope so, the first chance I get I will be sure to. That said, I will pick Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the full year poll.

by transformers2 Mon May 18, 2009 4:42 am

i second Kindergarden Cop.

by **Shrykespeare** Mon May 18, 2009 4:46 am

Thanks, geez. I've actually been a little reluctant to speak my voice about Goodfellas, but I pretty much echo your thoughts to the letter. I'm pretty much not a fan of the whole New York/Italian/Sicilian mob drama genre as a whole. I mean, I can appreciate the Godfather movies as a work of cinema, but they're really not entertaining viewing for me. Never have been. And 45 minutes of Goodfellas was really all I could stand.

by **silversurfer19** Tue May 19, 2009 8:18 am

Would anyone be aggrieved if I gave this round to Miller's Crossing. the run off has been up for a while and I don't see any more votes coming.

EDIT: I guess somebody minds....

by **geezer9687** Tue May 19, 2009 4:38 pm

Shrykespeare wrote:Thanks, geez. I've actually been a little reluctant to speak my voice about Goodfellas, but I pretty much echo your thoughts to the letter. I'm pretty much not a fan of the whole New York/Italian/Sicilian mob drama genre as a whole. I mean, I can appreciate the Godfather movies as a work of cinema, but they're really not entertaining viewing for me. Never have been. And 45 minutes of Goodfellas was really all I could stand.

Woohooo!!! I finally have some support in this!!! Everything you said that I didn't already say in my previous post, I agree with. Definitely not a fan of the Italian mob drama.

by A_Roode Tue May 19, 2009 6:31 pm

silversurfer19 wrote:Would anyone be aggrieved if I gave this round to Miller's Crossing. the run off has been up for a while and I don't see any more votes coming.

EDIT: I guess somebody minds....

And the 15th vote will now have immense power!

by **Buscemi** Tue May 19, 2009 6:44 pm

One of us should invite our newest regular in for the tiebreaker vote.

by A_Roode Tue May 19, 2009 6:52 pm

I'm happy with whichever one wins because I like them both a great deal. I think 'Miller's Crossing' is tremendously under-rated and it's fair to remind everyone that when these two faced off initially it got devoured by 'Goodfellas.' 'Goodfellas' is Scorsese's best film IMHO and I can't watch it without moving directly to 'Casino' as a follow-up. I voted for "Miller's" in both votes so far. If 'Goodfellas' wins then it'll get my vote for the rest of this year.

by johnErle Tue May 19, 2009 7:20 pm

A_Roode wrote:
silversurfer19 wrote:Would anyone be aggrieved if I gave this round to Miller's Crossing. the run off has been up for a while and I don't see any more votes coming.

EDIT: I guess somebody minds....

And the 15th vote will now have immense power!

It was worth it to log in just so I could put Goodfellas over the top.

The gangster genre has been done to death, but Goodfellas and the first two Godfathers stand above the rest.

by **geezer9687** Tue May 19, 2009 7:28 pm

Come on Ninja Turtles!!! Go Ninja go ninja go!

by **Buscemi** Tue May 19, 2009 7:46 pm

Well, it looks like Goodfellas wins 8 to 7.

by **silversurfer19** Wed May 20, 2009 1:51 am

Ok, I'll give this to Goodfellas, though Miller's Crossing did put up a good fight.

by **BarcaRulz** Wed May 20, 2009 2:01 am

Mohahahaha... My ninja vote to tie it was well timed eh?

by **Buscemi** Wed May 20, 2009 4:00 am

Nominations for January-March 1991:

The Silence Of The Lambs
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II
Career Opportunities

by **geezer9687** Wed May 20, 2009 4:02 am

I'll second Silence of the Lambs and Turtles 2

by **silversurfer19** Wed May 20, 2009 5:49 am

I nominate La Femme Nikita and one of the wife and I's favourite guilty pleasures: Sleeping With The Enemy. Though Silence should win this round no problem.

by **Buscemi** Wed May 20, 2009 6:18 am

I'll second La Femme Nikita.

by **Shrykespeare** Wed May 20, 2009 7:42 am

I hated Turtles II, but whatever. I think we know SOTL will win, but I nominate:

King Ralph (still makes me laugh... one of John G's best)
New Jack City
The Doors

(I'm tempted to nomiate Oscar, but I know damn well I'm the only one outside of Sly's family who actually liked that film, so I'll beg off this time.)

by **Buscemi** Wed May 20, 2009 7:54 am

Oscar opened in April 1991.

Meanwhile, I'll second The Doors and New Jack City.

by **silversurfer19** Fri May 22, 2009 9:58 am

Run-off between Edward Scissorhands and Home Alone is up.

by **silversurfer19** Wed May 27, 2009 4:16 am

Can I call this for Edward Scissorhands? We don't usually get more than 11 votes and I want as many rounds complete before I leave, so I'll give this half an hour unless anyone has strong objections before putting up the next poll.

by **silversurfer19** Wed May 27, 2009 5:14 am

The Best Film of 1990 poll is up now.

So far for Jan-April 1991 films seconded are:

The Doors
New Jack City
Silence Of The Lambs
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2
La Femme Nikita

Nominated:

Sleeping With The Enemy
Career Opportunities
King Ralph

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