Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Favorite Movie Scenes (Part 1)

I'm a huge movie buff. Along with music and women it's my favorite thing in the world. I'm going to start posting some of my favorite movie scenes of all time (going to try and keep it spoiler free, or very minor spoilers).

Raging Bull - Ray Robinson Title Fight

Jake LaMotta (De Niro) is defending his title in a match against Sugar Ray Robinson. Towards the end of the match, it becomes evident LaMotta’s basically surrendering. He holds onto the ropes, and everything goes slow and quiet. Sugar Ray stands in front of him, preparing for the hell he’s about to unleash.

LaMotta stares back, waiting for his punishment. Then suddenly, with the connection of Sugar Ray’s fist to LaMotta’s face, the noise and flashes of light rapidly come back, as quick cuts of the camera move with every fierce punch. We then see one of the most bloody and brutal boxing matches in cinema history. Sugar Ray winds up for his last punch, and then wrecks LaMotta with it, who’s collection of spit, blood, and sweat flies on a nearby audience member.


In the end Sugar Ray gets LaMotta’s title, but LaMotta assures Ray he’s the real winner in a way because, “Ya never got me down Ray”. 


Scene ends with a shot of LaMotta’s blood collected on the ropes. One of the best directed and edited scenes ever.

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62 comments:

  1. WolleMay 4, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    looks like a great movie

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  2. Do it yourself GadgetsMay 4, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    nice review! Thx
    movie looks very interesting too!

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  3. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Never seen this one, but I love boxing so maybe I'll check it out

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  4. Spartan094May 4, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I haven't seen this movie, but the screen shots make it look like that was one hell of a fight.

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  5. Blogging SkaterMay 4, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    ill be sure to go check it out

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  6. J.R.May 4, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Ashamed to say I've never seen this. Only heard good things about it so maybe one day it'll find it's way onto my netflix queue

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  7. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    woa nice, will definitly watch that !

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  8. LundraMay 4, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Great post, love the scene.

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  9. sp3nnyMay 4, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    ouch! great scene

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  10. Juan Pablo CardenasMay 4, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Interesting, I think I'll try watching it this weekend, sounds good!

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  11. Max PowerMay 4, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Can't believe some of you guys haven't seen this. It's a classic! And directed by one of the greatest...Martin Scorsese.

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  12. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    I've never seen this. I love the build up of boxing movies. I'll definitely check it out.

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  13. MikeMay 4, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I'm ashamed to say I've never watched this movie.

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  14. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Been meaning to watch this movie, this is like the third time in two days that someone has recommended it; a movie for tomorrow, perhaps.

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  15. JustinCKOMay 4, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Nice and bloody! Great movie.

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  16. willyt3hwhaleMay 4, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Time for some movie time!

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  17. Mike CrippsMay 4, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    an epic movie indeed

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  18. MichelangeloMay 4, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Yep, its epic indeed!

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  19. mindlessfrkMay 4, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Pretty epic, but I never thought about my favorite movie scenes xD

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  20. BouchequettMay 4, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    bloody bloody! i like that movies.

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  21. DeodytusMay 4, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    That's some real powerful stuff, will definitely look into this flick.

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  22. SaysMichaelMay 4, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    I havent seen it but I will have to check it out!

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  23. Magz KillgoreMay 4, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Looks epic!

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  24. MemoMay 4, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    I would watch this alone I find it really hard to watch someone getting hit when they're already down and bleeding. The blood really gets to me, I don't know.

    LaMotta's a champ though (taking all those hits, damn) and the way his face all bruised up and bloody.. Nice.

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  25. BlacherMay 4, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    look like rocky!

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  26. DubbaDeeDooMay 4, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Man... what a blow to the man's (Robinson's) pride. Almost feels like a Pyrrhic victory. Sadly, I've never seen this movie, but if I get the chance, I'll check it out. :)

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  27. MaggieMay 4, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    would never watch a fighting movie, nu uh! oucccchh,blood, puke

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  28. ArmageddaMay 4, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    From your screens there and by the description and passion within it, I've got to say I'm very intrigued. I'll try make some time for this film.

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  29. ChazWellingtonMay 4, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    i wonder if this much blood spills in real boxing matches

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  30. JonnyMay 5, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    One of the few "classics" that I still have yet to see.

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  31. ReesesXMay 5, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Pretty epic looking, may have to watch it!

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  32. LadderzombieMay 5, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    haven't seen this one though, may have to check it out

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  33. Blk JesusMay 5, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    sounds intense and a great movie

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  34. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    that's really intense, good camera work

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  35. XiismMay 5, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    A classic :)

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  36. Bob Ross Afro BlogMay 5, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Love it. One of the best scenes ever.

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  37. GlaserMay 5, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I need to get around to this

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  38. J TMay 5, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Always looking for new great movies. Will definitely check this one out!

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  39. IntramanMay 5, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    that movie was so great, nice choice

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  40. PackScootMay 5, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    2nd favorite boxing movie! followed

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  41. KATE KUSHMay 5, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Ahhh!!! What a great fight sequence. This movie is one of my all-time favorites.

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  42. 1HipHopBlogMay 5, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Nice choice, that move will always be great.

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  43. PonyMay 5, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Awesome movie, such a classic!

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  44. ChillingBullMay 5, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Why i haven't seen this movie untill now?

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  45. sewingincirclesMay 5, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Intense scene. Great movie.

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  46. SlushMay 5, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    awesome awesome awesome scene!

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  47. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I'll have to agree on this. Thanks for posting!

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  48. FortissimoMay 5, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Have never seen this movie. After your description, it looks like I shall have to remedy that.

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  49. lftrpllr507May 5, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    epic

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  50. BigSkullMay 5, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    nice logo

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  51. Von BrownianMay 5, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I'll have to check this movie out—I have a bit of a thing for classic black & white films.

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  52. ZACKMay 5, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    niiicee, im def watching this movie

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  53. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Yeah, I have to check it out now, nice blog man.

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  54. rakothMay 5, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Great movie-great scene, nice article :)

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  55. Dave BenzeneMay 5, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    great scene in a great film

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  56. KamatacciMay 6, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    This was De Niro's best movie.

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  57. RoTmOoDMay 6, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    You got my attention...

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  58. stonedperceptionMay 6, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    awesome scene again, really like this blog :)

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  59. jTragerMay 6, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Classic De Niro flick loved it.

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  60. JohnathanMay 6, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    My favorite movie scene was at the end of "The Usual Suspects", when the enormity of the plot twist comes into focus

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  61. Max PowerMay 6, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Yeah, the end of The Usual Suspects is not only awesome in just written form, but it was extremely well done. It was a great montage of piecing together the mind fuck that it was.

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  62. shack180May 16, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    awesome music, interesting blog keep up the good work

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