Continuing my alphabetical countdown of movies I love, here are ten that begin with the letter “D” – they are full of sex, violence and Paul Giamatti too!
Remember, these are not in order, just ten films to share – so let’s get going with the most realistically bloody fist fight ever captured on film!
10 – “Darker Than Amber”
There was a great series of hard-boiled crime novels by Author John D. MacDonald featuring the ultra-cool Travis McGee. In 1970, a film was released starring Rod Taylor, and it included the most violent – and real – fish fight in film history!
Here is the fight scene:
The movie wasn’t a hit, but it is terrific – and you can read all about it here:
I have posted about many obscure films like “Amber”, and also many films like this one:
9 – “Dead Sushi”
That’s right, killer sushi!
Folks, the wild wild filmmaking going on in Japan is worth checking out, and if you want to bite into a hilariously over-the-top killer sushi film, this is the one for you! You can see the trailer here:
You know how they say “revenge is a dish best served cold?” Well, here is my ultimate revenge flick:
8 – “Dead Man’s Shoes”
Director Shane Meadows made this terrific revenge movie, starring Paddy Considine, who also-cowrote with Meadows. Check out the trailer:
Trust me when I tell you this is a dark revenge story – but I loved it!
If you want something a big more “mainstream”, how about some Michael Douglas?
7 – “Disclosure”
This is classic Michael Douglas: playing a man who is “sexually harassed” by Demi Moore – all while a really “so dated its funny” high-tech espionage story unfolds.
Michael Douglas made his “penis trilogy” around this time – click on my story to see how “Disclosure” is part of his perfect storm of penis films!
Now, time to celebrate the beginning of the longest running movie series – which began in 1962 when we first met Secret Agent 007!
5 – “Dr. NO”
Yes, Sean Connery became a super star when he starred as James Bond, the coolest spy in the world.
Here is the first ever trailer, introducing 007 to the world!
“Dr. NO” was a huge hit, and it led to the greatest action series of all time – and not only was Connery the greatest Bond, but many feel that Ursula Andress was the greatest “Bond Girl” as well!
Andress set the stage for all Bond girls to come – click here to find out why her nickname was Ursula “UNDRESS!”
Here’s another controversial film from 1971 – with the iconic line:
“Do You Feel Lucky, Punk?”
2 – “Dirty Harry”
Clint Eastwood starred as “Dirty Harry” Callahan, who was given every crummy job the SF police department didn’t want to handle.
His iconic monologue near the beginning of the film cemented this as a classic movie thriller, but it was controversial at the time for its portrayal of police – read more about it here:
Some great shouts here, John. The Devils doesn’t get the praise it deserves, and Shane Meadows’ film is just superb. I will just add the one ‘D’, the superb WW2 U-boat film from Germany, ‘Das Boot’. Submarines have never been done better! (And I was expecting you to include ‘Deliverance’ too)
Best wishes, Pete.
Pete, the biggest problem with this “countdown” of ten films in each letter is there are SO many great ones…i’m trying to mix and match mainstream, obscure and offbeat. I also forgot “Boogie Nights” on the B-List and am still kicking myself – I just forgot “Deliverance” which is one of the greatest 70’s films of all! Thanks as always for your comment!
Fine list, John. The American Cinematheque Los Angeles showing ‘The Devils’ tomorrow evening over at the Egyptian Theatre. I’ve seen it before (though only on VHS tape), but seeing this X-rated Ken Russell classic on the big screen is probably worth it.
Thanks for that info! I have a DVD copy from a “cult movie” mail order company – quality if fine, but i’d love an uncut version to see it the way Russell intended – and yes, the includes on the big screen!
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Gotta agree with Dr. No, a great cinematic introduction to 007.
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Not as flashy of course, but what a great intro to the character – and to Bond girls as well!
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Yes, it established him as a very cool cat. And Honey Ryder was gorgeous.
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Some great shouts here, John. The Devils doesn’t get the praise it deserves, and Shane Meadows’ film is just superb. I will just add the one ‘D’, the superb WW2 U-boat film from Germany, ‘Das Boot’. Submarines have never been done better! (And I was expecting you to include ‘Deliverance’ too)
Best wishes, Pete.
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Pete, the biggest problem with this “countdown” of ten films in each letter is there are SO many great ones…i’m trying to mix and match mainstream, obscure and offbeat. I also forgot “Boogie Nights” on the B-List and am still kicking myself – I just forgot “Deliverance” which is one of the greatest 70’s films of all! Thanks as always for your comment!
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Fine list, John. The American Cinematheque Los Angeles showing ‘The Devils’ tomorrow evening over at the Egyptian Theatre. I’ve seen it before (though only on VHS tape), but seeing this X-rated Ken Russell classic on the big screen is probably worth it.
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Thanks for that info! I have a DVD copy from a “cult movie” mail order company – quality if fine, but i’d love an uncut version to see it the way Russell intended – and yes, the includes on the big screen!
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