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Continue reading Cam’s Top 10: Taglines Better Than The Movies
Continue reading Cam’s Top 10: Taglines Better Than The Movies
Ian McKellen’s Gandalf once said: “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.” One’s loves keep a person both grounded in sanity and safe in sky-high escapism. My passion in life is, you guessed it, film. There is no other pastime that gives me greater support, comfort or enjoyment than two hours watching killer robots, inspirational biopics, voyages into fantasy worlds or whatever the choice of the day offers.
Before we’re too far into 2019, I wanted to revise and rewrite my top 30 favourite films. Let’s be clear, these aren’t the movies I necessarily think are the best of all time; while there’s certainly an appreciation of high quality filmmaking, this is more accurately a collection, in order, of those which bring me the most joy and satisfaction, regardless of more objective worth. Without further ado, enjoy.
Utterly ebullient and down-to-earth. Would have been included for the wondrous (and bloody terrifying) boat ride alone.
I dressed up as Neo at least three times for Halloween as a wee boy. So yeah, I kinda love The Matrix.
Kubrick’s mastery of the camera and Nicholson’s unhinged downfall are two of many elements in this extraordinarily creepy classic.
Gritty without veering into exploitation. Come for Laurence Fishburne’s performance, stay for the unflinching storytelling.
The (current) peak of the Marvel Cinematic Universe; breathless, audacious and devastating.
The animation is stunning, but it’s the writing where this one really excels; terrific gags and killer emotional moments.
Arguably Scorcese’s masterwork; a sprawling gangster epic with Mark Wahlberg as the sweariest cop in the movies.
Tarantino’s ceaseless kinks flourish more under the thrilling tale of men who gratuitously murdered Nazis. Glorious.
Hans Zimmer’s exuberant, infectious theme compliments this quirky, blood-stained crime adventure with an all-star cast.
“In space, no-one can hear you scream” – need I say more? Terrifying and seminal.
Before the surge of one-man, ultra-violent vigilante outings late into the millennium,
thrillers had a tauter tendency, shown definitively by The Fugitive.
The use of the term “mind-bending” has almost become a cliche when discussing Inception, but it’s completely apt. Challenging, brilliant sci-fi.
2018 gave birth to the greatest, most traumatic horror in years, from a debut filmmaker no less.
Michael Mann is a man of impeccable talent, but Collateral is by far his suavest work, featuring a career-best Tom Cruise (with the coolest hair I’ve ever seen).
With all the magnetism and atmosphere of a crime epic, The Dark Knight swaggered into the superhero world and changed the game forever.
In my opinion, the greatest action spectacular of all time. Watch out for the baseball bat.
Sharply written with a kill-happy spirit, no other comedy has a higher laugh-a-minute runtime.
Every watch of Kubrick’s magnum opus is almost a spiritual experience, flying through the beautiful, suffocating abyss of the universe, not always sure what’s happening but never being able to look away.
This impossible sequel was a life-changing surprise. God bless Roger Deakins’ heavenly cinematography.
A tribute to the classic musicals of old with refreshing, contemporary sensibilities and unforgettable numbers. Remember tissues, forget the Oscar gaffe.
Impressive in so many improbable ways, but most of all in its breathtakingly electric script. Engulf yourself in the rapid, poetic rhythm of the jargon and putdowns.
James Cameron took Arnie’s iconic brute from horror to action without a single hiccup. The perfect blockbuster.
The friendly neighbourhood web-slinger was at his best in 2004; delightfully human, enthralling and memorably led by the effortlessly geeky Tobey Maguire.
Villeneuve’s examination of the perils of guilt takes distressing turns, but thanks to a captivating ensemble (particularly Hugh Jackman), you won’t necessarily want to forget it.
One of the most influential and groundbreaking animated works ever, those who don’t love Toy Story just haven’t watched it yet.
Damien Chazelle’s first foray into feature filmmaking is a psychological thriller of the highest calibre. J.K Simmons exercising his angry side is a real treat.
A rousing, enrapturing beast of a fighting flick. Muscular in every sense of the word; it packs a real punch too.
It’s the central message of The Shawshank Redemption that captures your imagination; fear can hold you prisoner, hope can set you free. An unequivocal masterpiece.
There’s a case to be made for Forrest Gump being the greatest movie ever made; it has drama, action, comedy, romance, and the creative genius to bring everything together.
A real honest, good-hearted, high-spirited adventure movie that portrays kids as the profane, crude, rambunctious goonies that they are. Timeless fun that has yet to lose its rollicking charm.
Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about trailers.
Also, it’s been a while since I’ve wrote a top 10 list; the two trains of thought have clashed and lead to this, an updated list of the 10 best movie trailers out there. These will do more than make you excited – they’ll blow you away, maybe make you faint. Feel like some have been missed? Check out the original list where you’ll find some of 2010’s finest.
10. The Girl on the Train
Despite the film not justifying the level of hype that surrounded it (find out why in my review), the trailer remains haunting and stylish. Featuring an intense remix of Kanye West’s Heartless, people couldn’t stop watching.
9. Logan
This was our first glimpse at Jackman’s last Wolverine performance, so obviously people would rush to see the trailer. But we did not expect something so heartbreaking and powerful, using Johnny Cash’s painfully relevant ‘Hurt’ to make us cry *cough* I mean excited.
8. Godzilla
The resurgence of Godzilla attracted some attention, but after this tense trailer people couldn’t wait (plus Bryan Cranston).
7. Captain America: Civil War
The first Civil War trailer was fantastic, but there’s certain elements of this one that put it above the others. Make sure you watch it till the very end.
6. Suicide Squad
Some would say they prefer the Queen version, people latched onto the original (leaked) trailer. Clearly trying to go for a more mature tone, accompanied by the eerie song and of course our first glimpse at Leto’s joker, this seemed like DC’s comeback.
5. 2001: A Space Odyssey (Re-release trailer)
Whilst not a 2010s release, the re-release trailer for 2001 is so beautifully made, capturing the spirit and wonder of a film that should be a must-watch for everyone.
4. Man of Steel
Man of Steel actually featured on the earlier list, but this trailer featuring Hans Zimmer’s ‘What Are You Going To Do When You Are Not Saving The World’ not only raised the hairs on your arms, but gave us hope for the Superman we deserve.
3. Nightcrawler
Nightcrawler was a relatively low-hitting film in terms of box office numbers, but the corrupt, twisted story is perfectly incapsulated in this trailer, benefited by a killer soundtrack.
2. Mad Max: Fury Road
Fury Road is a modern masterpiece, there’s no denying that. But our first proper look at it gave that away, with breathtaking special effects, a genuine sense of insanity and a mind-boggling score by Junkie XL – what a lovely day!
Star Wars was always going attract mental levels of hype, I mean, it’s Star Wars? But the first main trailer (which followed two fantastic teasers), washed away any worries in the lead up to its release, making people gasp, grin and cry all in just over 2 minutes. It’s a feat of trailer-cutting that shows you don’t have to give away the plot to get people interested – entice and excite. Give it a watch and let the goosebumps take control.
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Author: Cameron Frew