JBond's Top Ten Thread - Page 80

PG Cooper · 01-10-2013, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neverending

The girl in the red dress is based on what Oskar Schindler recalls the most about that moment. That's why Spielberg included it.

Really? Well in that case, consider my criticism retracted.

**JBond** · 01-10-2013, 09:15 PM

10. Jurassic Park (1993)

This is an odd choice, perhaps. I think I love it because of the flare lens flare.

9. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

I didn't originally intend to have this one so high, as I felt it was more iconic than great. Then I deicded it was great.

8. Schindler's List (1993)

Again, we return to Auschwitz. This is a frame from the first shot of the scene. It's the lighthouse type light on top and the light from the train that really get me.

7. Munich (2005)

Now here's a real treat, and one that's pointless without context. This is from the very last scene of the movie in about 1975. In a nutshell, Avner has just had a discussion about the future of terrorism with Ephraim, and as he leaves not only do we see the World Trade Center (which coincidentally has recently been completed) but Avner glaces over at it as shown in the this shot. It gives me goosebumps every time and it's unlike any shot I can think of in a movie.

6. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

5. Empire of the Sun (1987)

I have only recently fallen in love with this shot. The color and lighting are so amazing.

4. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

I decided a freeze frame had to include the guy, so some of the boxes in the distance are missing. I'll include the other shot in the "alternatives."

3. Jurassic Park (1993)

And here we have the shot that inspired me to collect Spielberg stills (or perhaps just my favorite stills from movies) as many as 5 years ago.

2. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

1. War of the Worlds (2005)

**JBond** · 01-10-2013, 09:17 PM

Alternatives:

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

PG Cooper · 01-10-2013, 09:22 PM

Awesome list. I really wanna re-watch War of the Worlds now.

Neverending · 01-10-2013, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBond

3. Jurassic Park (1993)

That should have been #1.

**JBond** · 01-10-2013, 09:39 PM

Thanks.

IanTheCool · 01-10-2013, 09:58 PM

Awesome list. That would have been a lot of work putting together. I thought you'd have that War of Worlds shot, but having it as #1 surprised me. That is definitely the most striking moment of that movie.

Justin · 01-10-2013, 10:27 PM

Yep, terrific list. I love 1-3.

Deexan · 01-11-2013, 06:24 AM

Awesome.

Doomsday · 01-11-2013, 09:31 AM

Very noticeable lack of Kate Capshaw, Short Round, and Snake Surprise.

PG Cooper · 01-11-2013, 09:42 AM

What's your beef with Temple of Doom?

Doomsday · 01-11-2013, 11:04 AM

I was going to ask Jibbs THE SAME QUESTION!

**JBond** · 01-11-2013, 02:17 PM

There was plenty of Temple of Doom.

**JBond** · 01-11-2013, 03:15 PM

Top 30 Spielberg Film Scenes

30. Quint tells of the Indianapolis – Jaws (1975)

No better way to start off the list but with a scene about telling a story. But it's a perfect mood setter for the shark that's on his way.

29. Final battle – Empire of the Sun (1989)

Great cinematography.

28. Mine cart chase – Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)

A bit dopey, but the whole movie is a bit dopey. The movie and scene are also both a lot of fun.

27. Toy dogfight/Japanese camp – Empire of the Sun

There's this odd scene where Bale throws a toy aircraft into the wind and uses an old fighter to pretend to get in a dogfight with the toy. He then loses it over a hill and finds a hidden Japanese camp, making his game suddenly very real.

26. Opening truck/car chase – Duel (1971)

Unfortunately, the movie never quite lives up to this initial scene. Very well shot, especially considering it has no dialogue and is about a truck chasing a car.

25. Boats in Venice – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

Some great action in this scene which combines with comedy ("Go between them, are you crazy?!") with suspense (as in the final fist fight near the propellers.) Much like the whole movie does.

24. Chasing the Ark – Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Great mix of a car chase and fist fighting.

23. Bike chase – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Who would have thought this would work out so well? Wonderfully unique.

22. Interrogation and escape – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

Again, a great mix of suspense, action and comedy. ("I liked the Austrian way better.")

21. E.T. and Elliott fly – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

I'll admit it, it warms my heart. Great mix of fantasy and music.

PG Cooper · 01-11-2013, 03:17 PM

Great moments so far.

iv3rdawG · 01-11-2013, 03:41 PM

I know it's probably a long shot to show up on your list, but here's my favorite scene from E.T., maybe my favorite Spielberg film:

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

**JBond** · 01-11-2013, 04:09 PM

Nope, sorry.

Damn, I forgot to find clips...do people even play them?

Justin · 01-11-2013, 07:02 PM

Number 30 is one of my favorite scenes of all-time.

**JBond** · 01-11-2013, 08:18 PM

That one moved around my list, once being as high as #12. I dunno, it's good, but in an average movie it wouldn't be.

**JBond** · 01-12-2013, 04:25 AM

Ugh, I thought I posted the next 10 and yet they're not there. I must have pushed the wrong button or something. I'll finish up the list tomorrow.

Deexan · 01-12-2013, 07:31 AM

I demand clips!

IanTheCool · 01-12-2013, 10:44 AM

You really like chase scenes.

PsYkOoOoO · 01-12-2013, 11:46 AM

War of the Worlds is seriously under-rated. People should get over the fact that the aliens died from a flu virus.

**JBond** · 01-12-2013, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanTheCool

Spielberg really likes chase scenes.

Fixed.

IanTheCool · 01-12-2013, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsYkOoOoO

War of the Worlds is seriously under-rated. People should get over the fact that the aliens died from a flu virus.

Yeah, I don't know. I fell out of love with it,to be honest. And I realized this when I started converting my movie collection to bluray and felt no need to update it.

It has nothing to do with the flu virus though. I was a microbiologist at the time and loved that idea.

01-10-2013, 09:15 PM	#1977
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,516	10. Jurassic Park (1993) This is an odd choice, perhaps. I think I love it because of the flare lens flare. 9. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) I didn't originally intend to have this one so high, as I felt it was more iconic than great. Then I deicded it was great. 8. Schindler's List (1993) Again, we return to Auschwitz. This is a frame from the first shot of the scene. It's the lighthouse type light on top and the light from the train that really get me. 7. Munich (2005) Now here's a real treat, and one that's pointless without context. This is from the very last scene of the movie in about 1975. In a nutshell, Avner has just had a discussion about the future of terrorism with Ephraim, and as he leaves not only do we see the World Trade Center (which coincidentally has recently been completed) but Avner glaces over at it as shown in the this shot. It gives me goosebumps every time and it's unlike any shot I can think of in a movie. 6. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) 5. Empire of the Sun (1987) I have only recently fallen in love with this shot. The color and lighting are so amazing. 4. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) I decided a freeze frame had to include the guy, so some of the boxes in the distance are missing. I'll include the other shot in the "alternatives." 3. Jurassic Park (1993) And here we have the shot that inspired me to collect Spielberg stills (or perhaps just my favorite stills from movies) as many as 5 years ago. 2. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) 1. War of the Worlds (2005) __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday Last edited by JBond; 01-10-2013 at 09:18 PM.

01-10-2013, 09:17 PM	#1978
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,516	Alternatives: Spoiler!!! Click to Read!: __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

01-10-2013, 09:22 PM	#1979
PG Cooper Raging Bull Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 6,142	Awesome list. I really wanna re-watch War of the Worlds now. __________________ PG Cooper's Movie Reviews Our Youtube Channel CS! Recod Holder: Quickest Review in the Film Club (2 hours 19 minutes). April 18th, 2013, 9:24 PM-???? "Terminator 2's a pretty awesome movie."- Paul Thomas Anderson

01-10-2013, 09:39 PM	#1981
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,516	Thanks. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

01-11-2013, 06:24 AM	#1984
Deexan Integral Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 10,341	Awesome. __________________ What's the law but a leash? SoundCloud Twitter

01-10-2013, 09:58 PM	#1982
IanTheCool Executive Lego Producer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 13,405	Awesome list. That would have been a lot of work putting together. I thought you'd have that War of Worlds shot, but having it as #1 surprised me. That is definitely the most striking moment of that movie.

01-10-2013, 10:27 PM	#1983
Justin Executive Producer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 11,896	Yep, terrific list. I love 1-3.

01-11-2013, 09:42 AM	#1986
PG Cooper Raging Bull Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 6,142	What's your beef with Temple of Doom? __________________ PG Cooper's Movie Reviews Our Youtube Channel CS! Recod Holder: Quickest Review in the Film Club (2 hours 19 minutes). April 18th, 2013, 9:24 PM-???? "Terminator 2's a pretty awesome movie."- Paul Thomas Anderson

01-11-2013, 02:17 PM	#1988
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,516	There was plenty of Temple of Doom. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

01-11-2013, 03:15 PM	#1989
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,516	Top 30 Spielberg Film Scenes 30. Quint tells of the Indianapolis – Jaws (1975) No better way to start off the list but with a scene about telling a story. But it's a perfect mood setter for the shark that's on his way. 29. Final battle – Empire of the Sun (1989) Great cinematography. 28. Mine cart chase – Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) A bit dopey, but the whole movie is a bit dopey. The movie and scene are also both a lot of fun. 27. Toy dogfight/Japanese camp – Empire of the Sun There's this odd scene where Bale throws a toy aircraft into the wind and uses an old fighter to pretend to get in a dogfight with the toy. He then loses it over a hill and finds a hidden Japanese camp, making his game suddenly very real. 26. Opening truck/car chase – Duel (1971) Unfortunately, the movie never quite lives up to this initial scene. Very well shot, especially considering it has no dialogue and is about a truck chasing a car. 25. Boats in Venice – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) Some great action in this scene which combines with comedy ("Go between them, are you crazy?!") with suspense (as in the final fist fight near the propellers.) Much like the whole movie does. 24. Chasing the Ark – Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Great mix of a car chase and fist fighting. 23. Bike chase – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Who would have thought this would work out so well? Wonderfully unique. 22. Interrogation and escape – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) Again, a great mix of suspense, action and comedy. ("I liked the Austrian way better.") 21. E.T. and Elliott fly – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) I'll admit it, it warms my heart. Great mix of fantasy and music. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

01-11-2013, 03:17 PM	#1990
PG Cooper Raging Bull Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 6,142	Great moments so far. __________________ PG Cooper's Movie Reviews Our Youtube Channel CS! Recod Holder: Quickest Review in the Film Club (2 hours 19 minutes). April 18th, 2013, 9:24 PM-???? "Terminator 2's a pretty awesome movie."- Paul Thomas Anderson

01-11-2013, 03:41 PM	#1991
iv3rdawG Oh My Glob! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Land of Ooo Posts: 15,459	I know it's probably a long shot to show up on your list, but here's my favorite scene from E.T., maybe my favorite Spielberg film: VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: __________________ Marina: "How had hate come to take the place of love?" - Olga Kurylenko in To the Wonder Tumblr \| Twitter \| Letterboxd

01-11-2013, 04:09 PM	#1992
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,516	Nope, sorry. Damn, I forgot to find clips...do people even play them? __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

01-11-2013, 07:02 PM	#1993
Justin Executive Producer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 11,896	Number 30 is one of my favorite scenes of all-time.

01-11-2013, 08:18 PM	#1994
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,516	That one moved around my list, once being as high as #12. I dunno, it's good, but in an average movie it wouldn't be. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

01-12-2013, 04:25 AM	#1995
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,516	Ugh, I thought I posted the next 10 and yet they're not there. I must have pushed the wrong button or something. I'll finish up the list tomorrow. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

01-12-2013, 07:31 AM	#1996
Deexan Integral Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 10,341	I demand clips! __________________ What's the law but a leash? SoundCloud Twitter

01-12-2013, 10:44 AM	#1997
IanTheCool Executive Lego Producer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 13,405	You really like chase scenes.

01-12-2013, 11:46 AM	#1998
PsYkOoOoO Exceptionally Normal Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Singapore. Posts: 22,421	War of the Worlds is seriously under-rated. People should get over the fact that the aliens died from a flu virus. __________________ W.