Ronny B's Movie Suggestions

[ACE22286]

I want a list of all the movies that Ron and Dave suggest because they seem to have the best taste in movies of anyone. So list some past movies that Ron and Dave have mentioned as some of there favorites.

[RAAMONE]

they always talk about "Millers Crossing" for some reason i havnt seen it yet...but i think its daves favorite...

[boobieman]

Just get a list of movies that no one saw or goes to..then think your too good for main stream movies...BANG you have your list.

Love the show but Ron is a movie snob.

SEEYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[donnie_darko]

this thread gets started every month.

it would be easier to list directors.

millers crossing, swimming with sharks, mean streets, waiting for guffman, blahblahblah

[Furtherman]

Just get a list of movies that no one saw or goes to..then think your too good for main stream movies...BANG you have your list.

Love the show but Ron is a movie snob.

Far from it. Ron appreciates a smart movie. Just because he doesn't enjoy most of the pop corn summer movie fillers doesn't make him a snob. And seriously, they are mostly shit.

Miller's Crossing is an excellent movie. Cohen Brothers, and has been out long enough that I wouldn't consider it a movie that not too many people saw. Any fan of the Cohen Brothers, and good mob movies, have seen it.

I can't recall any recent movies that he enjoyed right now - but I'm sure other will be able to name some.

[marky2bucks]

"Pope of Greenwich Village" is suggested, but I've never seen it.

[Dan G]

Just get a list of movies that no one saw or goes to..then think your too good for main stream movies...BANG you have your list.

Love the show but Ron is a movie snob.

SEEYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

I find that I have similar tastes in films as Ron. I would never consider watching superhero movies or Shrek types, but give me an independent or foreign film and I'm happy.

Ron does have an advantage in that he lives in NYC, so he gets to see the latest art house films in theaters, where as I have to wait for DVD or PPV.

I'm probably more of a movie snob. I will only watch films that are widescreen (unless of course it was filmed intentionally to be full screen). I have heard Ron mention that he'd watched a particular film on AMC. That is one channel that I avoid since they always play movies in full screen.

[LordJezo]

Ron and Fez turned me on to Layer Cake a couple of years back.

It became one of my favorite movies of all time.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375912/

Then I went and read the book which was just as awesome.

[RAAMONE]

2girls1cup

[realmenhatelife]

Ron and Dave definately go for movies with a certain 'cool' atmosphere with Ron being a little more cutting edge than Dave. But I think they go a litte more for atmosphere than substance sometimes cus they really hype movies that either haven't heald up at all, or are severly overrated. But I guess I'm a snob too, and we dont like our own. Ronny is into alot of documentaries, and most of the ones he talks about dont have the social aspect that has made documentaries popular lately, so I really respect that.
I dont know if he's seen it or likes it but I'd say definately check out the doc 'Genghis Blues' its really cool.

[Don Stugots]

Manhattan and a few other Woody Allen flicks.

[DolaMight]

Operation Dumbo Drop

[boobieman]

It is not that I don't like the movies Ron & Dave pick. It just to me that if a movie is big and makes money, automatically it's considered a popcorn movie and can't be good. Yes their is a lot of shitty movies out. With out the shitty movies then how do you know what a good movie is. Just feel that a popcorn movie can be good. All goes on personnel taste.

A movie that Ron recommended and saw and thought it was good was KISS KISS BANG BANG. It was entertaining and good characters.

SSEEEEYYYAAAAAYYAAA!!!

[zentraed]

One of the reasons I got into the show was because of Ron's love of film. Anytime he mentions a movie I haven't heard of, I always make a note of it.

First off, anything by the Coen brothers: Miller's Crossing, Big Lebowski, Fargo, No Country For Old Men (in theaters now)

Anything by Paul Thomas Anderson: Boogie Nights (listen for the Sextravaganza music), Magnolia, Hard Eight (Dave mentions this from time to time)

Everything by Tarantino, Fight Club. They talk about a lot of documentaries too, but I don't watch too many of those.

I was very excited to hear that Ron watched Dogville and was blown away by it. Lars von Trier's my favorite director.

Some of the movies I went after just because of Ron were The Proposition, The Quiet Man, Gentleman Jim (both with Ward Bond), Tombstone, and 24 Hour Party People. Can't think of any others right now.

Just start watching the Sundance Channel and IFC, and get a Netflix subscription. You'll catch up in no time :thumbup:

[boonanas]

Ron thought the movie Diggers(Paul Rudd) was fabulous, but I hated it.

[Chris from TX]

Most movies featuring Bill Murray.

Most movies Jon Brion scores.

[mikeyboy]

It is not that I don't like the movies Ron & Dave pick. It just to me that if a movie is big and makes money, automatically it's considered a popcorn movie and can't be good.

Yeah, because the Godfather and Pulp Fiction didn't make any money.

[zentraed]

Most movies featuring Bill Murray.

Lost in Translation, Wes Anderson movies (Rushmore, Royal Tenenbaums, Life Aquatic, Darjeeling Limited), Jim Jarmush movies (Broken Flowers)

Most movies Jon Brion scores

Paul Thomas Anderson flicks, and maybe David O. Russell's I Heart Huckabees

[ChimneyFish]

He seems to mention "Transformers" a lot.

I don't know what his obsession is with that one.

[TheMojoPin]

He seems to mention "Transformers" a lot.

I don't know what his obsession is with that one.

It was horrible and he hates it.

[zentraed]

He seems to mention "Transformers" a lot.

I don't know what his obsession is with that one.

and Finding Nemo. He loves that little fish

[AnnoyedGrunt]

On a related note, Fez says Year of the Dog is the movie of the year.

[AKA]

Just get a list of movies that no one saw or goes to..then think your too good for main stream movies...BANG you have your list.

Love the show but Ron is a movie snob.

SEEYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Yeah, because his favorite film from 2004, "Shawn of the Dead," was so high-brow.

[ChimneyFish]

It was horrible and he hates it.

Jokes and jokes and jokes and spaghetti!!!! Spaghetti!!!!

[DiabloSammich]

He just won't stop RAVING about Forest Gump. Frankly, I'm beginning to tire of it.

[pittphantoms]

I have been on a Ronnie B & ESD movie kick as of late... I watched:

Manhattan - Loved it, it makes me want to move to NYC - my favorite of all the recomendations
Barton Fink - Loved it but the ending was insane
Blood Simple - Liked it a lot
Millers Crossing - Was expecting more but still enjoyed it
Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny - Laughed my ass off
Waiting for Guffman - Bored silly
Bottle Rocket - Liked it
Chinatown - This was awesome... I watched it just before he starting using the Daughter/Sister line all the time
Sunset Boulevard - Worth seeing once
Diner - Micky Rourke rules
Pope of Greenwich Village - Forever I will think of this movie when I hear Sinatra's Summer Wind

If anyone has any more to suguest that they talk about, I would love to hear about them...

[Slumbag]

Yeah, I have spent nearly an entire lifetime hating Jack Black. But after I heard Ronnie's views on "POD", I finally watched it. I really liked it. I have been singing some of the songs since Saturday night, man.

[jauble]

just got millers crossing today from netflix looking forward to it

[Chris from TX]

Waiting for Guffman - Bored silly


"Well, I just hate you and I hate your ass face!!!"

http://videodetective.com/photos/320/013455_6.jpg

[Chris from TX]

On another note, I've heard them mention 'Glengarry Glen Ross'. Haven't seen it yet, but it looks pretty good.

[zentraed]

On another note, I've heard them mention 'Glengarry Glen Ross'. Haven't seen it yet, but it looks pretty good.

Fantastic! I love that one. One day he was talking about Tarantino's dialogs, and he went, "Better than Mamet... Yeah, I fucking said it!" Something like that. Had me in stitches. Glengary has Alec Baldwin's most memorable monologue, by far.

[Furtherman]

Waiting for Guffman - Bored silly

Bored? I don't see how that can be humanly possible.

[SouthSideJohnny]

He recently mentioned that he likes Back to the Future 2, not 1.

Also, if you're going to follow in his footsteps, please begin referring to "movies" as "films" and "actresses" are to always be referred to as "actors"

[zentraed]

He recently mentioned that he likes Back to the Future 2, not 1.

Also, if you're going to follow in his footsteps, please begin referring to "movies" as "films" and "actresses" are to always be referred to as "actors"

Not all movies are films. You're officially a film snob when you insist on making the distinction.

[jauble]

follow up just watched Miller's Crossing my chick tapped out the first time 15 minutes into it because of the heavy dialouge (but she does have good taste in movies or at least as it relates to things that I like.) I thought the film was fantastic and for all those who haven't seen it I would highly reccomend it. Some great action shots with some great set up scenes. Thanks again netflix and R&F.

[ACE22286]

Manhattan....It was completely different than anything I have ever watched because I am only 21 and I have onlywatched popcorn blockbuster's, but I am trying to widen out in my viewing because I want to get references that everyone uses and I want to see some great films that I have never given a chance. I liked this movie but don't really get it unless it is just a film about an everyday Jewish man living in the city living his life. Either way I liked It.

Reservior Dogs....What the HELL was I waiting on to see this film, it is almost impossible to decide which was better, Reservior Dogs or Pulp Fiction.

Pulp Fiction....Look above..I have 2 new favorite films of all time and now know who the best director of all time is too.

I am watching Clockwork Orange today
and hopefully more soon.

Please keep up the suggestions

[ACE22286]

Please someone rank Mob films in order that I need to see them in.
I have seen Casino and Goodfellas and The Godfather 1 but no others.
Thanks again.

[pittphantoms]

Please someone rank Mob films in order that I need to see them in.
I have seen Casino and Goodfellas and The Godfather 1 but no others.
Thanks again.

You pretty much hit it on the head what you need to see... here is the full list

Best of the Best:
Goodfellas
Godfather I
Godfather II
Casino
Donnie Brasco
A Bronx Tale
Carlito's Way
Mean Streets
Godfather III (just to finish the trilogy)


Other mob-ish movies that are decent are:
On the Waterfront
Resivoir Dogs
Untouchables
Jackie Brown
Heat
Pope of Grenwich Village
Once Upon a Time in America
King of New York
City of God (another Dave recomendation which was excellent, about Brazil...subtitles)

[drjoek]

Not Ronnie B suggestion but drjoek recomends

COCAINE COWBOYS (R)
The true story that inspired "Scarface" and "Miami Vice" is told in this riveting documentary that looks back at the rise of the Miami cocaine trade in the late 1970s and early '80s, fueled by Colombia's Medellin cartel, stacks of cash, and buckets of bullets and blood. Directed by Billy Corben.

Now playing on Showtime.
Im sure Ronnie would enjoy it and you will too

[zentraed]

Manhattan....It was completely different than anything I have ever watched because I am only 21 and I have onlywatched popcorn blockbuster's, but I am trying to widen out in my viewing because I want to get references that everyone uses and I want to see some great films that I have never given a chance. I liked this movie but don't really get it unless it is just a film about an everyday Jewish man living in the city living his life. Either way I liked It.

Reservior Dogs....What the HELL was I waiting on to see this film, it is almost impossible to decide which was better, Reservior Dogs or Pulp Fiction.

Pulp Fiction....Look above..I have 2 new favorite films of all time and now know who the best director of all time is too.

I am watching Clockwork Orange today
and hopefully more soon.

Please keep up the suggestions

Don't get me wrong, PF and RD are two of my favorites, but you have a lot more directors to go through :smile:. You'll get a lot more show references now, like Jay Mohr's Chris Penn. Have you watched the Kill Bill movies yet? The Superman monologue in Vol. 2 is my favorite thing he's written.

I haven't watched Manhattan yet, but you should definitely check out Annie Hall. I was also a big fan of Match Point (he mentioned it on the air last week).

[zentraed]

Not Ronnie B suggestion but drjoek recomends

COCAINE COWBOYS (R)
The true story that inspired "Scarface" and "Miami Vice" is told in this riveting documentary that looks back at the rise of the Miami cocaine trade in the late 1970s and early '80s, fueled by Colombia's Medellin cartel, stacks of cash, and buckets of bullets and blood. Directed by Billy Corben.

Now playing on Showtime.
Im sure Ronnie would enjoy it and you will too

Good call on this one :clap:

[crzylfe28]

Don't get me wrong, PF and RD are two of my favorites, but you have a lot more directors to go through :smile:. You'll get a lot more show references now, like Jay Mohr's Chris Penn. Have you watched the Kill Bill movies yet? The Superman monologue in Vol. 2 is my favorite thing he's written.

I haven't watched Manhattan yet, but you should definitely check out Annie Hall. I was also a big fan of Match Point (he mentioned it on the air last week).



A fav. of mine to suggest 4 you: The Doors & Lady Sings The Blues; I mainly love any movie/documentaries/bios about singers/bands, but these two I can watch over and over. Never disappoint.:tongue:

[chubbyknuckles]

Far from it. Ron appreciates a smart movie. Just because he doesn't enjoy most of the pop corn summer movie fillers doesn't make him a snob. And seriously, they are mostly shit.

Miller's Crossing is an excellent movie. Cohen Brothers, and has been out long enough that I wouldn't consider it a movie that not too many people saw. Any fan of the Cohen Brothers, and good mob movies, have seen it.

I can't recall any recent movies that he enjoyed right now - but I'm sure other will be able to name some.

A recent movie he suggested was the assasination of jesse james with brad pitt.

[Furtherman]

A recent movie he suggested was the assasination of jesse james with brad pitt.

That's right! Good call... and I recommend it as well.

[jauble]

Not Ronnie B suggestion but drjoek recomends

COCAINE COWBOYS (R)
The true story that inspired "Scarface" and "Miami Vice" is told in this riveting documentary that looks back at the rise of the Miami cocaine trade in the late 1970s and early '80s, fueled by Colombia's Medellin cartel, stacks of cash, and buckets of bullets and blood. Directed by Billy Corben.

Now playing on Showtime.
Im sure Ronnie would enjoy it and you will too

Good call on this one :clap:

Great documentary...my housemate and I each have netflix and we watch a ton of documentaries now this was a good one.

If you havent seen Jesus Camp its worth some time...also The Devil's Playground which follows around Amish teens off the farms.

[Spider Rico]

--I just saw Pope of Greenwich Village for the first time this past weekend on IFC and loved it. I am going to go and try and find it on dvd to add to my collection! Thanks Ron Bennington, Master of the movies. :thumbup:

[pittphantoms]

I went and got a bunch of the rockumentries they had been talking about lately...

Without doubt The Last Waltz is my favorite.... its become my go-to movie on my Ipod

I also got these:

Gimme Sheltar: (Stones) Phenominal... the concern footage is really something you can not explain unless you see the show... and seeing Muscle Shoals and the studio was something I will always remember...

Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back: Another great one - slower than Waltz and Sheltar - but Dylan is one of the most interesting people ever

The Kids are Alright: (The Who) - Again, the concert footage and Baba OReily was worth watching the whole movie for. Ketih Moon definately is the star...

I have Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten and Bob Dylan's No direction home sitting here as well...


I had also seen that Decline of Wester Civilization II: The Metal Years doc - and Some Kind of Monster - a while back. Both are worth checking out for the comedy... the drunk guy in the pool in DWC is maybe the best television of 1988...

[PD]

Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back: Another great one - slower than Waltz and Sheltar - but Dylan is one of the most interesting people ever
.
after Ronnie and ESD mentioned it, I put it on my netflix list.

Definitely a great watch; as you said, Dylan is incredibly interesting subject, and I think Scorcese made this eclectic enough - pulling out the influences etc.

[RoyMunson]

You pretty much hit it on the head what you need to see... here is the full list

Best of the Best:
Goodfellas
Godfather I
Godfather II
Casino
Donnie Brasco
A Bronx Tale
Carlito's Way
Mean Streets
Godfather III (just to finish the trilogy)


Other mob-ish movies that are decent are:
On the Waterfront
Resivoir Dogs
Untouchables
Jackie Brown
Heat
Pope of Grenwich Village
Once Upon a Time in America
King of New York
City of God (another Dave recomendation which was excellent, about Brazil...subtitles)

Once Upon a Time in America is up there with the Godfather, it's a fantastic movie.Sergio Leone is a great director. The only movie I have an issue with on your list is Heat. Other than the gun battles scenes this movies does nothing for me. If anything I feel this is the decline of Pacino. There are very few films after, and including Heat that he is any good in (Donnie Brasco and maybe City Hall).

[PD]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS]Once Upon a Time in America is up there with the Godfather, it's a fantastic movie.Sergio Leone is a great director.

I love that movie, but which do you watch?
the directors cut is damn long (and better)

[yojimbo7248]

they always talk about "Millers Crossing" for some reason i havnt seen it yet...but i think its daves favorite...

I love this movie. It is a very overlooked Coen Bro movie and should be up there on more great film lists.

[donnie_darko]

i was shocked to hear ron say he loved dogville, its the only nicole kidman movie i've ever enjoyed.

[KnoxHarrington]

i was shocked to hear ron say he loved dogville, its the only nicole kidman movie i've ever enjoyed.



I was shocked to hear he liked it because that movie is a piece of shit. It's probably my biggest disagreement with Ronnie here.

[Furtherman]

i was shocked to hear ron say he loved dogville, its the only nicole kidman movie i've ever enjoyed.

Ron had mentioned Dogville again just last week and I finally got around to seeing it.

Brilliant film. It worked so well on so many levels. Disturbing, real and a punch in the gut.