What are your favorite movies?

Was the "Made for Each Other" movie with Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna? I saw the movie once and thought it was great. To me, very funny and touching at the same time.
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This post was edited by WelbyQuentin at October 17, 2018 8:53 AM MDT

I love "Welcome to the Dollhouse"! I know few people who have mentioned that they've seen it. I also really like Solondz's "Happiness."

"Garden State" - - one of the most enjoyable romantic comedies for me to watch - - I loved one  the opening scenes where one of the funeral attendees at the gravesite loudly breaks out singing? Maybe it's the main guy's mother? I can't remember for sure --  I just remember a funny scene with someone singing loudly .
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I LOVED Welcome To The Dollhouse.   Wow, I have seen that movie about half a dozen times, but it's been ages.   I had forgotten all about that little gem.    Great movie, thank you so much for the reminder. I need to get that one on Blu Ray. 

I've only watched "Welcome to the Dollhouse" twice or so.

PLOT SPOILER!!! "WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE"!!!!!

Doesn't the movie end with the girl sitting on a bus with classmates and they're all singing? I guess I don't remember many of the specifics of the movie but I remember, in a general sense within the context of the movie, at that point I almost wanted to reach out and give this girl a hug. Sometimes with movies I like, as weird as it sounds, I may come out of the movie-watching experience with emotional reactions stronger than remembering movie specifics. (Or I remember a few specific strong-to-me scenes.)
Anyway, I ramble again.
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That movie made me smile and laugh.

I recommend "Happiness" a lot if you haven't seen it.

To be honest, as many times as I have seen it, it's been so long since the last time that I don't recall the ending, like you.   I just remember feeling so badly for the girl, but I was also entertained by her.   It was a mixed bag of emotions, I guess.      I will definitely check out  "Happiness"   on Netflix.  Thank you for the suggestion! 

You're welcome (to the dollhouse, ha!) !

I had the same feelings for the girl.
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Yeah, "Happiness" rocks! To me, it defies any label or genre. Very unique.

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I read a synopsis -  I love dark comedies.  I am going to Netflix this, and I cannot wait to see it.  

I hope you like it even more than I do!
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Yeah, I also like Solondz's "Happiness" but it's definitely not for everyone. I tend to enjoy dark films, such as "Pi" and "Requiem for a Dream," which are both Aronofsky films. But if you really want to go dark, see a Harmony Korine film. "Julien Donkey Boy" is especially disturbing.

There are so many funny moments in "Garden State" but the scene you mentioned was absolutely hilarious :)

This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at October 16, 2018 8:26 PM MDT

Lenina -- you said it MUCH better than I did - - "Happiness," as much as it greatly impresses me, is definitely not for everyone.

I've not seen "Requiem for a Dream" - - I think Ellen Burstyn is in it -- she's a favorite actress of mine. I'd see it just for her. Though I know the movie received rave reviews from both critics and the public.

After watching Michael Haneke's 1997 original version of his "Funny Games" - - I'm unsure if disturbing movies are so good for me. But, they so often are fantastic movies to me. (And I don't mean "superficially" disturbing, with gore, etc. Haneke's films are so often disturbing yet incredible films.)
Yet, your suggestions still intrigue me.

And, yay! It WAS "Garden State" with the singing at the graveside! Yes, it was hilarious! I remember laughing so HARD and out of control at that scene! Ha! I think my friends with me were a bit concerned.
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This post was edited by WelbyQuentin at October 16, 2018 8:36 PM MDT

If you love Ellen Burstyn then you MUST see "Requiem for a Dream." Have some Kleenex handy though; there is one monologue of hers that will have you in tears.

There is such wide range of movie genres that appeal to me that I even find superficial gore to be fun at times. But it all depends on my mood. But I'll watch a cheesy shark film any day, any time; shark flicks are truly my weakness. I'm not big on chick flicks, but once in a blue moon, I'll catch one of those and actually enjoy it ;)

Yes, that "Requiem for a Dream" would be worth my time I'm sure.

For some reason, when you mention cheesy, superficial gore, etc., the original "Creepshow" popped into my mind - - such a fun movie that, even in its intentional humor, I still was scared.
I love that movie.
I love the sporadic placings of cast members reacting to their own stories, in comic books style animation.

I loved "Creepshow." Yes, it had some pretty scary moments but it was hilarious/fun at the same time.

"Just call me Billie, everyone does."

Adrienne Barbeau was so good in her role!

"I've got a bug problem."

"I can hold my breath a long time."

"I want my cake. Where's my cake? It's Father's Day."

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It seems to be a love-it-or-hate-it movie for so many people, but I really like the original "Halloween."
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It's certainly not for everyone.

That is a funny one!
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Well beyond funny.

Yeah, you're right!
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