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April 06, 2007

Happy Easter and on that Note: The 25 Best Crime Thrillers of All Time

Hi Everyone! Happy Easter weekend (or whatever you celebrate). Chocolate bunnies rock but... I won't be indulging. :) In case your wondering Aunt Lizzy bought the kiddies gift certificates to Ruby's Diner. The girls call gift certificates "credit cards." Isn't that cute? HEHE.

Anyway, AOL has compiled a list of the top 25 cop dramas of all time and I have to say I whole heartily agree with their choices. Here is the list, along with my two cents. Put them on your NetFlix queue...


25. Constant Gardner- SEE THIS MOVIE! You have to stick with it but it's SO worth it. The surprise ending is one of the best ever!

24. Blue Velvet- Frankly, I haven't seen this since the 80's, but I'm sure it's worth another look see.

23. The Killing- One of those cool old movies from the 50's with amazing character actors, my moms remembers it so I just added it on NetFlix.

22. Blood Simple- A Coen Brothers original, I just added this to see for the first time. I'm excited.

21. The Fugitive- I'm not a big Harrison Ford person so I didn't think I would care for this, but I loved it.

20. Cape Fear- Robert Mitchum and Gregory Peck, two of my ALL TIME FAVORITES. I was terrified seeing this as a kid and it stills holds up.

19. Body Heat- Have you ever seen this? It's from the 80's and its amazing. Love, love, love the ending. So Hot!

18. Dial M For Murder- Know this about Liz Fine- I worship Hitchcock and chocolate cake, in that order. SEE THIS MOVIE- the stars, the twists, the suspense. Only Hitchcock can do it like this.

17. Memento- I saw this ages ago and loved it. It's not as hard to follow as you might think.

16. The Departed- Leo was amazing in this movie. As an actor he can do anything. Leonardo DiCaprio is a two time Oscar nominated actor and one of the best of his generation. He says he sought out a relationship with Martin Scorsese and the duo is making tremendous strides together. This movie is loaded with SUSPENCE. It's air tight crime/drama, a must- see.

15. Vertigo- I've seen it a million times. It's addictive, it's Hitchcock. I love it.

14. Reservoir Dogs- This Tarantino flick is such a treasure. It's no fluff piece. After watching it you just feel tougher. I love this movie and the acting is off the charts.

13. Marathon Man- Another film that will put hair on your chest. In the 80's I had a tough time watching it, but it really is beyond terrific.

12. Double Indemnity- SEE THIS MOVIE. Let me fill you in, first it landed in theaters in 1944 and it's still a nail biter to this day. Another film that has off the chart character actors. I actually saw it recently for the first time and I was glued. You will love it. Just watch it and then get back to me.

11. L.A. Confidential - I have a love hate thing with this movie. I saw it years ago in the movie theater with two friends and they loved. I was tired that night and didn't pay attention and didn't get it. Years later I watched it again- amazing.

10. Chinatown- This was just on TCM the other night. I love it. I can watch it over and over.

9. Fargo- I own this one and it's brilliant. It takes you to the scene of the crime and drops you in the middle. I love this amazing cast of character actors.

8. Manchurian Candidate- Another film I first saw back in the 80's. I was stunned. Please do yourself a favor and see the original. Don't bother with the remake.

7. Seven- I saw this in a theater and yes it is shocking and sad, but I think I might has put the film Misery or Delores Claiborn in it's place. This is my least favorite on the list.

6. The Usual Suspects- Another film you MUST stick with. It TOTALLY pays off in the end. I loved it! The acting is unreal.

5. The Third Man-
I saw this movie rather recently via Netflix and loved it. Loads of suspense that actually pays off in the end.

4. North By Northwest- Another thriller from Hitch. Dashing and chilling all rolled into one movie.

3. French Connection- Amazing acting and drama. A classic from the golden era of the 70's.

2. Rear Window-
I've seen it a million times and can never stop buying into it.

1. Silence of the Lambs- Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster. This was total fright and suspense. I still love this movie and can watch it anytime.

Posted by Liz at April 6, 2007 01:23 PM




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Posted by: auntie julie  |  April 6, 2007 01:37 PM

mmm ... peeps

"the postman always rings twice" & "sorry, wrong number" are two of my all-time favorite mysteries ... we should watch a bunch of these films together when you're here in july!



Posted by: Liz  |  April 7, 2007 07:20 PM

"the postman always rings twice" & "sorry, wrong number" ~Julie

Awesome choices. We should totally rent a bunch of these when I'm there especially if you haven't seen them. I know you would love them. :)



Posted by: Pax Romano  |  April 7, 2007 10:36 PM

Wonderful choices, but Double Indemnity is my all time fave!

I could watch that film once a week and not tire of it.

Barbra Stanwyck was the ice princess of all time!



Posted by: fredric  |  April 9, 2007 12:28 PM

I love those choices! That's a great list!