1.Outland (1981) Dir. Peter Hyams
Sean Connery in what I’ve been told is essentially High Noon in space. I’m after more ‘Western in Space’ films so if anyone can think of anything let us know. The wonderful worlds of Cowboy Bebop and Firefly have already filled my eyes with childlike glee.
2.Yojimbo (1961) Dir. Akira Kurosawa
On a daily basis it crosses my mind that I need to see this film. I feel bad I haven’t, especially as I’m a major fan of A Fistful of Dollars (1964). I caught a viewing of Seven Samurai at Slackspace over the summer and lapped it up like the filthy, unworthy dog I am.
3.The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Ate Some Matches and The Girl Who Drove a Cadillac Into a Swarm of Locusts (2009+) Dir. Niels Arden Oplev, Daniel Alfredson, David Fincher
Being a typical white man, I’ll attempt to read/watch/listen to the original before anything else (if possible). This has led to a minor pickle with these films. First I’ll read the books, then I’ll have to watch the 2009 films and now because David Fincher’s behind it I’ll have to watch the 2011 film…Eventually.
4.Gummo (1997) Dir. Harmony Korine
Recommended to me by a decent little artist, I know nothing about it except it's supposed to be good, weird and it’s an independent film. This has led me to assume it will feature long shots, realism, a lot of nudity, drugs and abuse (sexual and psychological). It might be a comedy.
5.Naked Lunch (1991) Dir. David Cronenberg
Posters cool. Honest, that’s why it’s on this list, I hope the designer lives in a castle.
6.Fantastic Planet aka La Planète Sauvage (1973) Dir. Rene Laloux
I like animation. I really, really like animation. Before the sun collapses and sucks in all the cartoons created I hope to have seen the venture.
7.Must Come Down (?) Dir. Kenny Riches
Alright there’s not really anyway I could have seen this film as I don’t think it’s finished yet but it could easily slip past me if I’m not careful. I’m hoping it’s a film about people I can care about with some decent laughs in it. Oh and Ashley Burch stars.
8.Detective Story (1983) Dir. Kichitaro Negishi
A Japanese noir where the lead performance has been an influence on Spike Spiegel from the Bebop Bebop. That makes it a must see for me.
9.Niagra (1953) Dir. Henry Hathaway
Last year I was introduced to Some Like It Hot and as a result the late Marilyn Monroe. Up until then I saw her as that face you see next to Elvis and James Dean, statues and prints spoon-feeding me a pseudo-nostalgia I cant identify with. But 5 minutes into her screen time and my brain flipped: ‘Oh, I get it now’. Her comic delivery is superb and I’ve been told she has some solid acting props so it figures I should check out her other films. Niagara was recommended to me by self confessed Marilyn nerd Heather Alexander and being a Noir seemed a good place to start.
10.Godzilla (1954) Dir. Ishirō Honda
Ent seen it. Which I don’t understand how, I like monster movies, old school effects and well, Godzilla. He’s a huge fuck-off sized lizard that breathes fire and wrecks cities. We should be drinking buddies.
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