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| 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! |