Poster for the film, featuring the Fantastic Four leaping towards the viewer, while Galactus looms behind them.
103. Fantastic Four: First Steps. Previous attempts to get the FF on screen have been, generously, okay at best. But finally, Marvel got it right. They nail the characters, and, more importantly, Galactus appears on screen in all his Jack Kirby glory. #365films
Poster for The Dark Knight Rises, featuring Batman stood in front of a flaming bat symbol.
My copy of the film on blu ray.
102. The Dark Knight Rises. For me, the weakest chapter in Nolan’s Batman trilogy. It feels like it sort of squanders the end of the previous film, and Bane doesn’t work as well as he could. But overall, I still think it’s very good, and a worthy end to a great series. #365films
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Poster for Sneakers, featuring the main cast’s faces below the title and the cast list.
My copy of the film on blu ray.
101. Sneakers. A nineties action thriller with a stacked cast. I first saw this on TV in the mid-nineties, then couldn’t remember what it was called for ages. But then I managed to find it again, and had just as much fun with it as an adult. It’s superb. #365films
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104 - The Muppet Christmas Carol released in 1992. An annual holiday classic for me. Michael Caine is perfect in this movie playing the straight man against the Muppets.
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103 - Sneakers released in 1992. A 30 year old technology thriller that feels relevant still today. An absolutely amazing cast. One of my all time favorites. The speech at the end is just as relevant today as it was then, maybe even more so.
Poster for Raging Bull, featuring a close up of De Niro as Jake LaMotta.
100. Raging Bull. Proof that even if I don’t like a particular sport, I can enjoy a film about that sport. A superb De Niro performance, and excellent direction from Scorsese make this one of the great boxing movies. #365films
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102 - Patriot Games released in 1992. Harrison Ford takes over the role of Jack Ryan in this political action thriller. Small roles from James Earl Jones and Samuel L. Jackson that add to the movie.
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101 - Batman Returns released in 1992. Not sure it is better than the first, but definitely different. Broadens the character for sure. Another Burton, Elfman, and Keaton combo movie.
Poster for The Last Jedi, featuring Luke Skywalker looming over a montage of the film’s main characters.
My copy of the film on blu ray.
99. Star Wars: The Last Jedi. A divisive Star War, yes. But I’m firmly in the love it camp. I think it takes Luke Skywalker’s story in a genuinely interesting direction, and Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher are both superb. It’s not perfect, but for me, it’s up there with Return of the Jedi. #365films
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100 - A Few Good Men released in 1992. Maybe the better of the Tom Cruise Navy films, which is saying a lot. Cruise vs Nicholson was an amazing scene. An amazing cast of actors.
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99 - Toy Soldiers released in 1991. One of those movies burned into my brain via watching it on cable so many times. A good cast of young actors. Bad kids sent to a boarding school that is attacked by kidnappers.
Poster for Lost in Translation, featuring Scarlett Johanssen wandering Tokyo.
My copy of the film on DVD.
98. Lost in Translation. One of those films that isn’t plot, so much as vibes, I guess? I love it though. It’s shot beautifully, has a lovely soundtrack, and great central performances from Bill Murray and ScarJo. #365films
Poster for The Searchers, featuring the two main characters on horseback beneath an orange sky.
My copy of The Searchers on blu ray.
97. The Searchers. There are a lot of westerns out there. You can have a lot of fun with a western, or you can do something different, and make a genuinely brilliant film, with something to say, which might have the only John Wayne performance worth watching. #365films
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98 - The Rocketeer released in 1991. A comic based sort of super hero film. Not exactly great but I enjoyed it, and Jennifer Connelly.
Poster for Thunderball, featuring three images of Bond. On top, he’s flying using a jetpack. In the middle, he’s fighting underwater. On the bottom, he’s posing with some ladies.
My copy of Thunderball on DVD.
96. Thunderball. For a while, I said this was my favourite Bond. That’s largely because of some cool underwater sequences, and a bunch of sharks. These days, it’s not top of my list, but I am still fond. #365films
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97 - The Last Boy Scout released in 1991. A thriller buddy cop film with a great Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans.
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96 - The Addams Family released in 1991. Introducing these characters to a whole new generation with an amazing cast. Way better movie than I think anyone expected. One of Christina Ricci's breakout roles.
Poster for The Secret of Nimh, featuring Mrs Brisby front and centre, surrounded by other characters from the film.
My copy of The Secret of Nimh on blu ray.
95. The Secret of Nimh. For years, this was a film I knew I’d watched when I was very young, but could only remember vague images from. Then I watched it again last year, and it’s so good. One of the most beautiful animated films I’ve seen, with a fantastic voice cast. Bluth’s best? Maybe. #365films
Poster for Chasing Amy, featuring all the main characters.
94. Chasing Amy. Is this film problematic these days? I’ve seen people on both sides of the argument. And sure, the sexual politics are questionable, at best. But there’s also a comedy film in there with some bite, that tells a moving story. And late teen/early twenties me loved it. #365films
Poster for the film, featuring a stylised painting of Gandalf leaning on a sword, pointing, while two Hobbits look at him in awe.
My copy of the film on DVD.
93. The Lord of the Rings. No, not those films. The 1978 animated version from Ralph Bakshi. Now, sure. It’s only half the story, and some of it looks poor (looking at you, the Balrog). But there are moments here that are genuinely stunning, and it has an excellent voice cast. #365films
