25 MUST SEE MOVIES AND BOOKS!!!!

A Listmania! list by Lucy Clare "fluffypenguin"
 
Ring / Ring 2 / Ring 0 (DVD) (Triple Pack) [1996]
1.  Ring / Ring 2 / Ring 0 (DVD) (Triple Pack) [1996] DVD ~ Nanako Matsushima
The list author says:
  "This is an exceptional, trilogy set, and a complete must see for any tartan horror fan, the whole beauty of the original ring movies is that they are based on spine chilling suspense. 10/10"
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A Tale Of Two Sisters [DVD] [2004]
2.  A Tale Of Two Sisters [DVD] [2004] DVD ~ Kap-su Kim
The list author says:
  "This movie has to be on of my all time favourites, it is so beautifully evocative, there is a real lingering quality to this movie that will make you want to watch it again and again, Stunning! 10/10"
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Closer [DVD] [2004] [2005]
3.  Closer [DVD] [2004] [2005] DVD ~ Julia Roberts
The list author says:
  "An exceptional movie, that looks very candidly at the reality of relationships, the cast are magnificent, but this movie is based on real life so dont expect the happy endings all round! 9/10"
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Lost In Translation [DVD] [2004]
4.  Lost In Translation [DVD] [2004] DVD ~ Bill Murray
The list author says:
  "Undoubtedly one of Bill Murrays greatest performances, have to admit scarlett johannson is good but overated in this wonderful movie about insomnia, missed chances, mid life and relationships. 9/10"
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Moulin Rouge [2001] [DVD]
5.  Moulin Rouge [2001] [DVD] DVD ~ Nicole Kidman
The list author says:
  "Fantastic Fun! non stop sumptous colour, and strong performances all round, and I in general cannot stand Nicole Kidman , fave bit watch the Tango its dripping with sex! 9/10"
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The Magic Toyshop (Virago Modern Classics)
6.  The Magic Toyshop (Virago Modern Classics) by Angela Carter
The list author says:
  "Stunningly, evocative, Angela carter writes with amasing finesse, this story covers the burgeoning sexual awakening of a young girl in a remote rural setting...condensed with magic and myths"
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A User's Guide To The Brain
7.  A User's Guide To The Brain by Dr. John J. Ratey
The list author says:
  "Everyone who is interested in the art of the human mind should read this book! it breaksdown all the strange Dr terms and by the end it even makes you feel quite clever!"
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Foucault's Pendulum
8.  Foucault's Pendulum by Umberto Eco
The list author says:
  "Be warned this is not a easy read! however it is highly worthwhile if you can stomach all the mixture of facts and fiction crammed in here, but dont expect Da vinci code, you need to think hard!!!"
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The Piano (Special Edition) [DVD] [1993]
9.  The Piano (Special Edition) [DVD] [1993] DVD ~ Holly Hunter
The list author says:
  "Amasing performances all round, but the real star of this film is anna paquin in her debut role as Adas daughter, the score also is probably equal to that of all performances."
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Leon [DVD] [1995]
10.  Leon [DVD] [1995] DVD ~ Jean Reno
The list author says:
  "Ok I must admit I am a die hard Gary oldman fan, however the real stars of this awesome movie about a hitman and a orphan girl are the incredibly sexy Jean Reno and lolita-esque Natalie Portman 9/10"
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The Wicker Man - Special Edition Director's Cut (2 disc set) [DVD] [1973]
11.  The Wicker Man - Special Edition Director's Cut (2 disc set) [DVD] [1973] DVD ~ Edward Woodward
The list author says:
  "One of the best horror films ever made in my humble opinion, although very little is shown it has an effervescent errie quality all the way through it till the end twist occurs fantastic a must see!"
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Dogma [DVD] [1999]
12.  Dogma [DVD] [1999] DVD ~ Ben Affleck
The list author says:
  "This film I think is hilarious, especially Alan Rickman as an angel with no bits! Never been a fan of affleck but this movie is such an underated hilarious comedy 8/10"
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The Grudge (Ju-on) [DVD]
13.  The Grudge (Ju-on) [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "Fantastic movie very very jumpy and vastly superior to its remake, although as remakes go it wasn't bad..."
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Picnic at Hanging Rock [DVD] [1976]
14.  Picnic at Hanging Rock [DVD] [1976] DVD ~ Rachel Roberts
The list author says:
  "Haunting and stunning, based on an incident that really did happen, this film captivates but be warned there are no firm answers as to the ending! A film that will stay with you forever 8/10"
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The Exorcist - Director's Cut [DVD] [1974]
15.  The Exorcist - Director's Cut [DVD] [1974] DVD ~ Ellen Burstyn
The list author says:
  "This movie really is fantastic, although the special effects are extremely dated coompared to today, it is actually the psychological aspects of this movie that are so compelling"
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The Exorcist
16.  The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
The list author says:
  "I know I recommended the film but the book is vastly superior to the film, brimming with religious references, a good read but might disappoint the film viewer 10/10"
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Dressed To Kill [DVD]
17.  Dressed To Kill [DVD] DVD ~ Michael Caine
The list author says:
  "Ok, so it is hammy to a degree but michael Caine gives a fantastic performance in this hitchcockian style thriller, thats filled with twists, get past angie dickensons role and your enjoy this.."
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Benny & Joon [DVD] [1993]
18.  Benny & Joon [DVD] [1993] DVD ~ Johnny Depp
The list author says:
  "This highly underated bitter sweet comedy romance is a rare gem, Depp is fantastic as always as the illiterate sam, who shizophrenic joon wins as a result of losing a poker game..."
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Heavenly Creatures [DVD] [1995] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
19.  Heavenly Creatures [DVD] [1995] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Melanie Lynskey
The list author says:
  "This movie is absolutely amasing, based on a true life story of two teenagers, who get caught up in a murderous triangle, Peter Jackson excells himself with this movie a must see!"
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Prizzi's Honour (Ws) [DVD] [1985]
20.  Prizzi's Honour (Ws) [DVD] [1985] DVD ~ Jack Nicholson
The list author says:
  "Forget Mr and Mrs Smith this is the one to watch an all time classic story of hit men and women, shacked up but its the twist at the end that will get ya!"
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Chinatown [DVD]
21.  Chinatown [DVD] DVD ~ Jack Nicholson
The list author says:
  "Another absolute Jack Nicholson classic, Polanski does what he does best creating moody taut uncomfortable atmostpherics must see with a shocking twist..."
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Full Metal Jacket [1987] [DVD]
22.  Full Metal Jacket [1987] [DVD] DVD ~ Matthew Modine
The list author says:
  "I find this movie painfully good, although I am not a war film fan I had to watch this as stanly kubrick directed it and I am a huge fan of his work, excellent, brutal with an ingenius soundtrack..."
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Muriel's Wedding [DVD] [1995]
23.  Muriel's Wedding [DVD] [1995] DVD ~ Toni Collette
The list author says:
  "This movie is a must see for all girlies out there, backed to a variety of abba songs the movie charts the somewhat odd muriel through friendship highs lows success and failure ion love, great stuff"
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Paperhouse [DVD] (1988)
24.  Paperhouse [DVD] (1988) DVD ~ Charlotte Burke
The list author says:
  "Little known movie that came out in the late eighties but definately worth a watch, highly unsettling..."
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The Company of Wolves (Special Edition) [DVD] [1984]
25.  The Company of Wolves (Special Edition) [DVD] [1984] DVD ~ Angela Lansbury
The list author says:
  "A rare treat of surrealism, myths, magical fairytales and sexual awakenings... Watch it you wont be disappointed!"
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