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Top 5 Ridley Scott Films
Posted by Dan on June 08, 2012
In honor of Prometheus hitting theaters today, I decided this was the perfect time to take a look at Ridley Scott's career. Although both Alien and Blade Runner arrived three decades ago, they remain his most highly regarded films. It's amazing that he only directed one movie (The Duelists) prior to creating this wonderful duo. I'm hoping that his new picture will live up to those classics, though I've already seen glimpses of some disappointing responses. Regardless, Scott has created a diverse collection of movies over the years. The 75-year-old has directed some duds (1492: Conquest of Paradise, Robin Hood), but he remains an interesting figure in the film world. The list below is top heavy and may be predictable, but I hope it includes at least a few surprises. I'll admit that I haven't watched a few options like A Good Year, White Squall, and Someone to Watch Over Me, but I've caught most of Scott's work. I've seen things you wouldn't believe, actually. Here comes the list!
Honorable Mention: Black Hawk Down (2001)
I wouldn't call myself a big fan of war films, particularly those that glorify the military. That said, it's hard to deny the power of the methods Scott uses to place us directly inside the conflict. It's a brutal story and works because Ken Nolan's screenplay avoids sentimentality. Coming three years after Saving Private Ryan, this movie takes the intensity of the Normandy sequence and extends it across the entire picture. The risk is beating the audience into submission, and certain moments threaten to cross the line. Supported by a strong group of young actors like Ewan McGregor, Josh Hartnett, and many others, Scott finds a way to keep us engaged while thrilling us in the process.
5. American Gangster (2007)
Expectations were so high for the combination of Scott, Denzel Washington, and Russell Crowe that American Gangster was bound to disappoint. Most people enjoyed it but felt let down because it wasn't the gangster classic they expected. Considered apart from the hype, this is still a pretty impressive story and one of Washington's few memorable performances in the past decade. Crowe is also in top form, and a good supporting cast of Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin, Ruby Dee, and John Hawkes sells the material. The only downside is its inability to stray far enough from the formula, which makes the story a bit too predictable to become a true classic.
Similar to my previous pick, this is another example of a movie that struggles to live up to the hype. Gladiator won the Best Picture Oscar because of its epic scale, and the win over Traffic wasn't deserved. Even so, it's an entertaining film with an excellent lead performance and gorgeous cinematography. The opening battle sequence, with Crowe's Maximus rousing his men into a vicious battle, is stunning and more than makes up for some story issues. Scott tried to repeat this success with Kingdom of Heaven and Robin Hood, but he couldn't match the grand nature of this entire production.
3. Matchstick Men (2003)
Easily Scott's most underrated movie, this clever film depicts an impressive con game where the reality isn't clear until the end. Nicolas Cage and Sam Rockwell play small-time crooks who excel at swindling unsuspecting simpletons. Cage's Roy is the type of neurotic, anti-social guy that he's born to play, and it's one of his better performances. Alison Lohman's Angela knocks him out of his misery by claiming to be his 14-year-old daughter, but she might not be on the level. The script from Nick and Ted Griffin (Terriers) keeps us guessing, but it's more about the characters than the ultimate twists in the end.
2. Blade Runner (1982)
What more can be said about this sci-fi classic? It remains one of the most impressive visions of the future that's ever been put on screen. Scott presents this world through an old-fashioned detective story where a stoic leading man tracks down dangerous androids. Scott has tweaked this film multiple times and wisely removed the awkward narration from the theatrical cut. He also added clues that hinted that Harrison Ford's Rick Deckard was actually a Replicant. I'll be watching the "Final Cut" for the first time next week for the Readers' Choice marathon. It will be interesting to check out the latest updates and see if they've had a significant effect on this stunning movie.
1. Alien (1979)
Although many prefer James Cameron's action-packed sequel, I've changed my tune and now believe the original is superior. My appreciation for Alien has only grown over the years, especially after I saw it in the theaters in a re-release. The denigration of this franchise over the years confirms the talent needed to truly make this alien work on screen. Scott does an incredible job building the tension and familiarizing us with the characters and the Nostromo before all hell breaks loose. In similar fashion to Jaws, we don't see a lot of the creature, which makes its effect that much stronger. I have high hopes for Prometheus, but I don't expect it to live up to this standard. This is a once-in-a-career type of movie.
I'd love to hear your thoughts about this list. What are your favorite Ridley Scott films? You should also check out the archive of past Top 5 Lists if you've missed them.
ilovethatfilm June 9, 2012 at 3:01 AM
For me, Gladiator is the most stunning film of Scott's career. Can't fault Alien or Blade Runner being at the top of the list. I'd put Thelma and Louise in here over American Gangster or Matchstick Men though.
Dan June 9, 2012 at 9:37 PM
I'm not sure I'd call Gladiator more stunning visually than Blade Runner, but I understand what you mean. He definitely goes for it in a lot of scenes in it.
David June 9, 2012 at 3:44 AM
No question about the front 2,I'd add Thelma & Louis to my top 5
I saw Thelma and Louise a long time ago, so I didn't have a clear enough memory to even list it. I definitely need to check it out again.
Filmblogger12 June 9, 2012 at 12:35 PM
Personally, I'd switch Matchstick Men with Gladiator. But the front two are spot-on, Alien remains the best world he's created.
It's funny that you mention that. Gladiator was #3 in my list originally and I flipped it pretty close to the end. There's very little difference between 3 and 4 on this list.
I understand why some people love "Gladiator" but I just can't get through it. Everytime I watch it I fall asleep.
I can understand that. I like the spectacle of the battles and the gladiator arena scenes. I'm thinking you probably don't want to check out the 171-minute extended version anytime soon then.
OOOH and "Thelma and Louise" gets a mention as being one of my favorites
Dan June 10, 2012 at 9:13 PM
Vern, I do need to check out Thelma and Louise again, as it's been a long time.
Castor June 10, 2012 at 11:10 AM
I love Gladiator and it's my favorite Ridley Scott movie. Also love Blackhawk Down. I definitely need to see Alien as it's been a really long time since I saw it. Great list Dan :)
Thanks Castor! It's interesting that you also list Gladiator as your favorite Scott film. I like it but feel like I hear more negatives than positives from a lot of people.
Brian June 10, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Personally I'd put Black Hawk in over Matchstick Men and Gladiator at number 3 but I think you're spot on otherwise. I also think the director's cut of Kingdom of Heaven is outstanding. It really got butchered for the theatrical cut.
Brian, I still need to check out the director's cut of Kingdom of Heaven. From what I've heard, it's a lot different and worth a look. Thanks!
Chip Lary June 11, 2012 at 1:09 PM
I've seen Alien, Bladerunner, Legend, Someone to Watch Over Me, Black Rain, Thelma & Louise, Gladiator, Hannibal, Blackhawk Down, Matchstick Men, Kingdom of Heaven, A Good Year, American Gangster, and Prometheus.
Honestly, the only one I would say should really be seen is Alien. Gladiator should probably be seen because it won the Best Picture Oscar, even though it is a pale copy of part of Spartacus (1960). Most of the others are entertaining, but I don't think people need go out of their way to see them. I wouldn't say any of them were that bad, either, so people shouldn't avoid them, either.
Chip, you bring up an interesting point about Scott that I noticed when putting together this list. He has a very good reputation, but it's largely built on a small group of movies. I haven't seen Prometheus yet, so we'll see how that goes. What did you think?
I gave it 3 stars out of 5, which for me means "if it sounds interesting then give it a try". Here is my review of it: http://tipsfromchip.blogspot.com/2012/06/movie-prometheus-2012.html
Dan June 12, 2012 at 11:27 PM
Thanks Chip. I'll definitely check out your review after I see it. I'm trying to avoid reading much until I see it.
Alex Withrow June 12, 2012 at 8:09 AM
Love seeing Matchstick Men so high on this list - that film, to me, never got the credit it deserved. I completely agree with your number 1, can't argue with Alien.
I probably would've added Thelma & Louise somewhere. Love that movie!
Dan June 12, 2012 at 9:11 AM
Alex, glad to hear that you're also a fan of Matchstick Men. I've been surprised at how often it gets dismissed. It sounds like the consensus is that I need to check out Thelma & Louise again. Adding it to the very long list!
Chris June 13, 2012 at 9:00 AM
You've really put me on the spot here, because I have only seen Prometheus once, so whether it's in my top 5 Ridley films will remain to be seen with a rewatch pending.
Thelma and Louise would make my top 5, unfortunately I have never seen Matchstick Men (maybe I should?) Solid choices, Dan. I like that Jaws/Alien comparison, interesting.
Look forward to your thoughts on Blade Runner ( :
I wonder how Prometheus will rank once I see it (I'm hoping to go within the next week). I'm sure it's hard to place so quickly. My Blade Runner post will go up Monday. It was fun to catch up with that film, especially in a new version. Thanks!
3guys1movie.com June 13, 2012 at 1:01 PM
Nice list Dan it must have been hard to pick between Alien and Blade Runner. I have never seen Matchstick Men going to have to try and check that out.
Thanks! It actually wasn't that hard for me to pick, mainly because Blade Runner has a few slow moments. Plus, Alien is a classic. I've heard mixed reactions to Matchstick Men from others, but I think it's definitely worth checking out.
Eric June 14, 2012 at 12:50 PM
Really cool list, Dan! I'm with you on Alien as #1 -- it's easily one of my all-time favorite sci-fi movies. I have been hearing a lot of praise for Matchstick Men lately. I really need to seek that one out.
Thanks Eric! I think you'll enjoy Matchstick Men, though I know it's received some mixed reactions. Alien at #1 was an easy pick for me.


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Stacey Powers stands amidst his showroom at the Powers Furniture and Appliance Store in Avon. The previous store, dating back to at least 1900, was destroyed last March by a blaze but re-opened at a new location in November. To watch a video, visit www.yankton.net.
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Alive Again: Avon Furniture Store Reopens After March Fire
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AVON — For Stacey Powers, it's a new year and a new start after a fire destroyed his family's long-time business in Avon.
His family has owned the Powers Furniture and Appliance Store for nearly 50 years, with family members working for previous owners dating back 70 years. The business has remained a mainstay of this community of 600 residents.
"Kenny, my dad, worked here 52 years, and I've worked here 27 years," Stacey said.
But the store's long-time history went up in flames last March. A blaze left little on the large section of Main Street, which still remains empty.
However, the business itself has risen from the ashes. The store re-opened in early November at a new location across the street, in time for the holiday shopping season.
Now, a smaller but still vibrant store houses the business. The brightly painted and lit store shows a variety of furniture, lamps and mirrors in the front. Mattresses, other bedding and floor samples can be found toward the back of the building.
This week, Stacey Powers remained both smiling and hustling as he waited on customers and worked with incoming shipments.
The resurrection reflects the Powers family's belief in Avon, fueled by the community's encouragement of the family after the March fire.
"People have been really supportive," he said. "They've been really good to us, and we appreciate it."
Powers figures his customer base extends for a 60-mile radius, covering a large section of southeast South Dakota and northeast Nebraska.
"We have customers come from as far away as Verdigre to the south, Burke to the west, Parkston to the north and Yankton to the east," he said, looking at an imaginary map in the air.
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But all of it literally seemed to go up in smoke March 26, when Stacey received a gut-wrenching call at home.
"I got the phone call at 7:10 p.m. that smoke was coming from the store roof," he said. "By the time I got down to the store, flames were coming from the roof. It wasn't good, and I knew there was no way to stop it."
At that point, a major goal was containment of the fire from spreading to neighboring buildings.
"We had seven fire departments here, and we had Yankton bring its big ladder truck. We're really grateful they came," Powers said. "They kept fighting it, but the fire was just too hot. And we had things (in the building) that were combustible."
Another threat arose during the evening that threatened neighboring residences and even the entire community, Powers said. "We had the wind come up, and ashes got blown around town," he said.
While saddened by the sight of the fire, Powers said he was filled with admiration and appreciation for the continued firefighting efforts.
"The Avon Fire Department was here all night and much of the next day. They kept watch on the ashes and hot spots," he said. "And we had all these other departments that responded. The fire was so large that they kept running out of water and had to keep bringing it in."
While some details may never be known, Powers said he holds a good idea of what may have caused the fire.
"The fire marshal said the cause of the fire was undeterminable because all of the evidence was gone," he said. "It was determined the fire had started in the second story, in the ceiling. To me, it would appear it was wiring."
Immediately after the fire, the Powers family — Kenny and wife Florence, and Stacey and wife Julie — dealt with its aftermath. They lost the building and inventory, but they also suffered the loss of a business that brought a great deal of sentiment and pleasant memories.
After talking with the insurance company, they were left with the decision of whether to invest in a new building and to restock inventory.
The prospects for re-opening and jump starting the business seemed daunting at the time, Stacey said. "We had no plans for building another store," he added.
He remained busy during the summer, and customers continued seeking him out for purchases even without a building. In addition, Avon residents provided tremendous encouragement for the family to re-open their business in some form.
"People were so supportive and asked us what we were going to do," Powers said.
At that point, he realized the community and others saw the store as an important resource. They wanted to keep a local furniture and appliance store, which has become less common in small communities.
The townspeople also didn't want to lose a long-time business which not only provided a boon for Avon but also created an important draw of customers to the community.
Then, opportunity literally walked through the door.
"Avon had a hardware store that closed, and the building had been purchased by a local group," Powers said. "They remodeled it and turned it into a golf and archery simulator area. They operated it from January to April (2019), when the golf courses started opening for the spring."
However, the owners of the recreational business also held full-time jobs and realized they didn't want to continue with the time commitment for the simulator venture.
The owners saw an opportunity to sell the business while benefiting the community. They approached the Powers family about the building.
"In late August and September, they called and talked to us about buying the building and re-opening the furniture and appliance store," Stacey said. "We said we would think about it. We didn't want to just leap into it and get back into business."
The sale offer made the idea of re-opening the furniture and appliance store much more realistic and attainable, Stacey said. Now, they could move into a remodeled building and begin with existing inventory stored in a warehouse, he added.
And so, the decision was made to leap back into business.
For Kenny Powers, the decision continues a legacy. He told the history of the business dating back to 1900 and listed the previous owners.
His father, Lester Powers, started working at the store in 1952, and Kenny Powers started working there in 1967. Lester and Kenny jointly bought the store in 1977, and Lester retired in 1984.
Stacey then joined the business, planning to stay part of the operation for a long period of time.
With the purchase of the new building, Stacey took over ownership from his parents. He placed an immediate deadline on himself.
"I spent October getting things set up. We aimed for opening the first part of November, in time for holiday shopping," he said. "We had a good Black Friday weekend and a really good Christmas season."
In getting ready for opening day, he faced one immediate change from the former store — a greatly reduced amount of space.
"Our old building was two stories and covered 22,000 square feet. Our new building is one story and covers 4,500 square feet," he said. "But we've adjusted. We will do things like show one style of fabric sample over a chair or couch rather than have several of the same things on display."
Customers can gain an idea of what something looks like, he said. If they want something different, Powers can get an item in stock or order new.
The new building offers one advantage over the previous structure, Powers said. "Now, our store is all one level, which makes it so much easier for our elderly customers," he said.
If the store re-opened, Powers knew he wanted to keep a Main Street location. "It gives you a lot more visibility," he said.
While happy to be back in business, Kenny and Stacey find it difficult to talk about the fire and the loss of their former building and its memories.
"I miss it a lot," Kenny said.
For now, Stacey doesn't hold any plans for the former site, which remains barren after the clean-up of the debris.
"Things are now reversed," he said. "We were on the west side of Main Street; now, we've moved over to the east side. We can look across and see the site of the old store. It's a different way of looking at Main Street."
Last fall, the Powers family held a "Hometown Heroes" appreciation meal at the Avon Fire Hall for all seven fire departments that helped fight the March fire.
The gratitude extends to the surrounding area, Stacey said. "We want to thank people for all the support they gave us," he said.
With flooding and other challenges, 2019 was a tough year for nearly everyone, Stacey said. However, he holds no doubts about re-opening.
"It's been good, we have no complaints. It looks like a really good decision right now (that we re-entered business)," he said. "It would be nice to build on some day. We'll see what happens."
Regardless of what the future holds, Stacey said his family remains grateful for the outpouring of support they received during a roller coaster year. He now looks ahead with a healthy dose of optimism.
"We didn't have the store all summer long," he said. "We're happy to be back."
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Chance the Rapper brought his big debut album, The Big Day, to Ellen on Wednesday, and he did so with assistance from fellow Midwest MC, Smino. Together, the pair performed one of the record's standout tracks, "Eternal".
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Kandil Sinap signifie "bougie de Sinap" en turc en référence à la forme allongée de la pomme, au port érigé et colonnaire de l'arbre et à sa provenance, le village de Sinap dans la région d'Erdemli, province de Mersin en Turquie.

Synonyme
 Bougie,
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Description

Kandil Sinap est une petite pomme longue, étroite et cylindrique à l'épiderme rouge sur fond jaune. Elle marque facilement en cas de choc.

Sa chair est croquante, juteuse, fine et parfumée.

Kandil Sinap se conserve très bien et son goût s'améliore avec le temps.

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L'arbre est peu vigoureux mais très productif et régulier. Sur porte-greffe nain, il a un port pyramidal étroit de type spur.

Il fleurit à mi-saison (deux jours après la Golden delicious) et est à maturité tardive.

Elle est pollinisée par Pomme d'Api, Api noir, Cox's Orange Pippin, Freyberg, Golden Delicious, Grenadier, James Grieve, Peasgood's Nonsuch, Rival et Worcester Pearmain.

Selon Mitchourine, la variété se reproduirait assez fidèlement par semis.

Le phénotype de Kandil Sinap est un des plus particuliers parmi de très nombreux cultivars de pommes.

Voir aussi

Articles connexes
 Pomme à cuire
 Pomme de table
 Pomme à cidre

Bibliographie
 Guide des différentes variétés de pommes.

Liens externes
  Lire sur Lescrets pomologie.

Notes et références

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The GoPro is a camera manufacturing company as well as drones. Looking for the best drone? The GoPro Karma drone is one of the best. So how do you get to choose the best drone? Look for these features.
Select a camera that lets you get a high-quality photo or video.Mostly, select a drone that has an inbuilt camera.
Most drones actually run out of battery when in use for about 25mins.
The best Drone to buy is the GoPro Karma drone.It provides the best stability for a camera enabling you to capture at the best angles possible. It is also renown for its ability to fold up easily. This enables you to carry it with ease.The GoPro drone also has a 4K video recording that allows recording high-quality footage.It is also renown for its ability to fly up to 400 feet high.
The best GoPro camera that huni recommend is the GoPro Hero 6 Black which I use.It had an average weight of 118g and it is waterproof to about 10m.It has a 4k video that will allow you to record high-quality videos and take high-quality pictures from any angle.It also has a battery life of up to 2hrs.The GoPro camera is also easy to attach on the GoPro Karma Drone for quality footage. It has a great image quality of up to 1080p HD or even more.The GoPro camera has got a new GP1 engine processing unit that will allow you to record up to 4k high-quality images.It also has an improved stability system.
The GoPro Karma drone price is available on Amazon at $1090. It's worth this price not because of it's black, but don't just look for the price, remember to check out for battery life and if it has an inbuilt camera.If it does not have, then the GoPro Hero 6 Black is the best Camera that can work with the GoPro Karma Drone.The GoPro Hero 6 is also on Amazon at $394. Another important thing to note is that the GoPro Karma Drone can work with any GoPro camera drone.So when buying your drone on the look for the features I have mentioned for better and high-quality pictures and videos.Other GoPro cameras include The Hero 4 and also The GoPro Hero 5 Black.


One of my pet peeves is water-saving shower heads. I can't stand them! It's just a tiny stream coming down. It's not a shower; it's a dribble! I'm a pretty big guy, and it takes me a long time to get wet with one little dribble.
Don't call it a shower unless it's a shower!
That's why I think it's so important what the Bible tells us about God's love.
The Bible says, "The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation" (Psalm 145:9 NLT, second edition).
God's love for you is no dribble. The Bible says God showers his love on us. He isn't stingy like water-saving showe heads are with water.
When I use salad dressing, I'm not one of these people who dips the fork in the salad dressing for a little bit of taste. I pour it on! In fact, sometimes it looks like I want more dressing than salad!
That's how God loves you. God pours his love on you all the time. He doesn't approve of everything you do, but he loves you unconditionally.
God pays attention to every detail of your life. He watched every point of your life from conception. He's seen every up, down, good, bad, and ugly moment, and he's never had his eyes off you. God pays attention to all the details. That's what love does. You pay attention to what you love.
God took action on your behalf. Love is about giving. When you love people, you make their problems your problems. Jesus did that. He made your problems his problems before you even knew you had them. In fact, he solved your biggest problem by dying for you on the cross before you were even born. Love is action. And Jesus takes initiative on your behalf before you even know you need it. He came to be your Savior.
In the Christmas story, the Bible says, "Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord" (Luke 2:11 NIV).
You need a Savior! If you didn't need one, God wouldn't have sent Jesus.
If there was any other way you could get into Heaven except God's way, believe me — God wouldn't have wasted the effort. He wouldn't have sent Jesus to die for no purpose. And that is the greatest example of love — one person giving his life for another.
How have you seen God shower his love on you?
God pays attention to every detail of your life, and he takes action on your behalf. How can you apply those same two principles to your relationships?
What does it say about God that he sees every detail of your life and still loves you unconditionally?