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One of my favorites as well. Easily, I would have seconded it. Interesting movie did-bit. Kevin Costner was supposed to be in Lawrence Kasden's The Big Chill, but was edited out entirely except...

I agree, but for me it's the film's first half that is most mesmerizing (the systematic breakdown that occurs during boot camp is chilling). What I do love about the second half is its immersion...

What kills me is that with a quick go through I see about 21 films that are pretty much "schlock." I shouldn't be able to see 10% "schlock." I guess that one man's "schlock" is another mans art.

It was on my list, but there was only so much time.

I will second Working Girl. This comedy deserves the spot.

Another Peter Weir gems. One of my last nominations, a small film with an even smaller academy award winning performance by Linda Hunt. She's unforgettable.

The Year of Living Dangerously ...

I just picked this up on laserdisc about a month ago. Haven't had the chance to check it out just yet.[/QUOTE]

Let me know what you think - it's amazing!

Sad that there is so much schlock in the contest, while some truly amazing films go unnoticed. I too have Silkwood, The Accused, and Salvador on my list. While there is still time I will shill for...

I will second Children of a Lesser God - beautiful film.

Here's a little known war film that depicts the horrors of war in the face of friendship. Gut wrenching. A very early Mel Gibson in this one.

Gallipoli
Director: Peter Weir
Year: 1981

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I wil nominate David Mamet's directorial debut...a nasty little noir thriller.

House of Games
Director: David Mamet
Year: 1987


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0eFfE8oa98

I will second A Better Tomorrow - go John Woo!!!

I will second Fitzcarraldo - visionary filmmaking.

The documentary about the making of Fitzcarraldo, Burden of Dreams, is equally brilliant.

How about another fine comedy then..."snap out of it!"

Moonstruck
Director: Norman Jewison
Year: 1987


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M01_2CKL6PU

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I don't know if it has held up, but at the time I thought this movie was so funny. Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin just chew the scenery up.

Midnight Run
Director: Martin Brest
Year: 1988
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I will second Footloose - a real guilty pleasure!

Good choice Mae, as 'Sex' was my next nomination. Alas I can't second it, yet.

I will second The Unbearable Lightness of Being - superb choice!

Next up the movie that put Daniel Day-Lewis on the acting map - just a brilliant performance, in a very moving film.

My Left Foot
Director: Jim Sheridan
Year: 1989

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