I KNOW, I know, this is hardly the ideal way to watch some of these classics, and while some of these uploads look just fine, the quality of others is pure shite. For those who can get hold of a better copy of those, I highly recommend it. Either way, this list is a starting point.
With Empire back, do not watch the YouTube version, it's a loop, not the whole movie. The actual Empire starts with the Empire State Building lights off.
It can be seen on a computer at the Warhol museum in Pittsburgh, or you can hold out for MoMA or Film Anthology Archives in NYC to screen it again. The Warhol museum is only open more than 7 hours on Fridays.
@joachimt:
That's probably a fair assessment. I guess in a way, I'm speaking of my impression of the site itself (theyshootpictures.com) and other similar sites.
I can see how analyzing all the data to create this list could be a fun hobby, but I see the resulting list as some combination of a useful resource and a simple curiosity. If the site author could be more laidback about it, i.e. "Here's a general list of films that a lot of knowledgeable people like. Check it out and maybe you'll find something cool you've never seen before", that would be fine. Yet, he insists on treating it with a tone of such reverence, as though it's written in stone that THIS IS THE ULTIMATE LIST NONE DARE QUESTION ITS GREATNESS, and every visitor to the site seems to treat it that way (at least based on the comments there).
I'm reminded of when I studied English lit in college. There's an ongoing debate among literature academics about what is considered to be in the "canon" of great English literature and what isn't, as though having some ultimate consensus list matters in the slightest, and that there needs to be some objective "truth" about the quality of art at all. It's so pompous.
So yes, I do know that most people don't actually subscribe to that way of thinking, but it feels like the ones who do are steering the argument, and hardly anyone is stepping up to challenge them.
@Fillmore:
Don't be "turned off by the community as a whole", because of "a few individuals". It's not worth it. Most people think it is ok to have your own opinion, but most people don't post comments.
Some would call this a snobby list, but it's been an invaluable resource for me in finding new films to watch. It's artsy, yes, but not snobby in and of itself.
Here's the difference, though. There are a number of films on this list that I don't care for, and some filmmakers that I think are horribly overrated. Terrence Malick is a good example. I find his films incredibly pretentious and hollow. If you disagree, that's fine. But if you think that the mere fact I dislike him makes me some sort of philistine who can't appreciate good art and should "go back to watching Transformers", then yes, you are a snob. The problem is that a lot of people in this type of "artsy" film community are not only snobs, but they're too insecure to make their own opinions about films; they have to be told what is great by a list like this one.
So while I have found many films on this list that I love, including the work of Robert Bresson, Carol Reed and lesser known films of Fritz Lang, I've also been turned off by the community as a whole, thanks largely to the outspoken snobbery of a few individuals who cannot fathom the idea that I am able to enjoy both Rashomon and Lethal Weapon, both Nights of Cabiria and Bloodsport.
The new one is now updated at the website, not as many changes as last year, as to be expected I suppose, and I haven't worked out if I'm up or down from last years.
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filmivore
The 2023 version is out. Anyone feel like tackling the update?rehimmel
Is this official as of 2022? The TSPDT site doesn't seem to be updated yet. And this list doesn't have any films after 2017.But it is different from prior versions.
Thanks
jmars
Over 250 of these films can be found for free on YouTube. I've started a list here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEXTstp6pbpJeQ00IpBnr8-asRb1OsEF
I KNOW, I know, this is hardly the ideal way to watch some of these classics, and while some of these uploads look just fine, the quality of others is pure shite. For those who can get hold of a better copy of those, I highly recommend it. Either way, this list is a starting point.
Armoreska
@BUBBA vs YankeesYou thank the gods, and spend the time watching interesting films
Igor_Brynner
I'm from Russia and I'm unable to see the "Empire's" Warhol in the United States. What do i do?45MinuteZoom
With Empire back, do not watch the YouTube version, it's a loop, not the whole movie. The actual Empire starts with the Empire State Building lights off.It can be seen on a computer at the Warhol museum in Pittsburgh, or you can hold out for MoMA or Film Anthology Archives in NYC to screen it again. The Warhol museum is only open more than 7 hours on Fridays.
Ballard
A reminder that TSPDT updated yesterdayrobin28
http://theyshootpictures.com/gf1000.htm2015 version is up
obgeoff
New update landed today on theyshootpictures.comKnaldskalle
@Wloper: Some movies have multiple entries on IMDb but only one on TSPDT.Histoire(s) du Cinema e.g. has 8 entries on IMDb, since it's in 8 parts, but TSPDT counts it as one.
Fillmore
@joachimt:That's probably a fair assessment. I guess in a way, I'm speaking of my impression of the site itself (theyshootpictures.com) and other similar sites.
I can see how analyzing all the data to create this list could be a fun hobby, but I see the resulting list as some combination of a useful resource and a simple curiosity. If the site author could be more laidback about it, i.e. "Here's a general list of films that a lot of knowledgeable people like. Check it out and maybe you'll find something cool you've never seen before", that would be fine. Yet, he insists on treating it with a tone of such reverence, as though it's written in stone that THIS IS THE ULTIMATE LIST NONE DARE QUESTION ITS GREATNESS, and every visitor to the site seems to treat it that way (at least based on the comments there).
I'm reminded of when I studied English lit in college. There's an ongoing debate among literature academics about what is considered to be in the "canon" of great English literature and what isn't, as though having some ultimate consensus list matters in the slightest, and that there needs to be some objective "truth" about the quality of art at all. It's so pompous.
So yes, I do know that most people don't actually subscribe to that way of thinking, but it feels like the ones who do are steering the argument, and hardly anyone is stepping up to challenge them.
joachimt
@Fillmore:Don't be "turned off by the community as a whole", because of "a few individuals". It's not worth it. Most people think it is ok to have your own opinion, but most people don't post comments.
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Fillmore
Some would call this a snobby list, but it's been an invaluable resource for me in finding new films to watch. It's artsy, yes, but not snobby in and of itself.Here's the difference, though. There are a number of films on this list that I don't care for, and some filmmakers that I think are horribly overrated. Terrence Malick is a good example. I find his films incredibly pretentious and hollow. If you disagree, that's fine. But if you think that the mere fact I dislike him makes me some sort of philistine who can't appreciate good art and should "go back to watching Transformers", then yes, you are a snob. The problem is that a lot of people in this type of "artsy" film community are not only snobs, but they're too insecure to make their own opinions about films; they have to be told what is great by a list like this one.
So while I have found many films on this list that I love, including the work of Robert Bresson, Carol Reed and lesser known films of Fritz Lang, I've also been turned off by the community as a whole, thanks largely to the outspoken snobbery of a few individuals who cannot fathom the idea that I am able to enjoy both Rashomon and Lethal Weapon, both Nights of Cabiria and Bloodsport.
Thorkell
It's updated: http://www.theyshootpictures.com/gf1000_all1000films.htmIbetolis
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