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BisonDollah, let's go with The Lady From Shanghai Oldboy was as twisted as expected. I liked that the fight scenes were sloppy and not overly choreographed, especially the hallway fight. I liked the mystery aspects of it, but it didn't hit me in the way the slow burn of Memories of Murder did. I still enjoyed it though. 1) Frankenstein- back to the Universal Monsters, I hope this is better than Dracula 2) The Asphalt Jungle- love those heist films 3) Sleeper- I've somehow missed this Woody Allen film 4) Army of Shadows- I've loved every Melville movie I've seen and I don't expect this to be any different 5) The Friends of Eddie Coyle- owned this for a while, but never gotten around to it 6) All The President's Men- all of the investigative journalism, none of the Russell Crowe 7) 2046- loved In the Mood For Love, never got to this, it's sister film 8) Wings of Desire- picked this up in the latest Criterion sale because it intrigued me 9) Steamboat Bill, Jr.- so far I've liked The General the best from my Chaplin/Keaton viewings, I'm ready to see some of Keaton's other stuff 10) Shane- this is another stop on my way to the Searchers, hope I like it as much as penismightier does Watched: Blade Runner, Seven Samurai, Lawrence of Arabia, Alien, Breathless, Forbidden Planet, Night of the Living Dead, Days of Heaven, Bonnie and Clyde, Stagecoach, Once Upon a Time in the West, Blue Velvet, Bullet in the Head, The Shining, Jackie Brown, Mulholland Drive, The Godfather Part 2, The Right Stuff, The Big Sleep, My Darling Clementine, The Seventh Seal, Le Samourai, Vertigo, Le Cercle Rouge, Dog Day Afternoon, Double Indemnity, Requiem for a Dream, Singin' In The Rain, Serpico, 8 1/2, The General, Dracula, She Wore A Yellow Ribbon, Solaris, Brazil, City Lights, Aguirre the Wrath of God, The Day The Earth Stood Still, Planet of the Apes, 12 Monkeys, The Gold Rush, The Getaway, Dawn of the Dead, The Dirty Dozen, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Zodiac, Chinatown, Memories of Murder, The Insider, The Thing From Another World, The Thing, The Wrath of Khan, Pierrot Le Fou, Oldboy
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Mistletoe Donkey, go ahead and watch All the President's Men. Sometimes, factual events can serve as the basis for a more intriguing story than fiction. The lead actors put in a great effort, and the scenery of the Washington Post newsroom is meticulously put together. Although it was a turning point in investigative journalism and the power of the press, I couldn't help being amused at the lack of computers and cellular technology that would later become invaluable for sharing information at high speeds. Here is my first list: The Big Sleep Don’t know much about this noir, liked Howard Hawks’ Scarface though. Army of Shadows The description for this movie sounds incredible, especially after watching Melville’s subtle direction of Le Samourai Reds Going through Warren Beatty’s films; this one seems to be the most epic in scope. MASH Until recently, I was not aware this movie existed, directed by Robert Altman no less. La Dolce Vita I have never seen this or any other film classic by Fellini. The Sting The Redford/Newman duo in a critically-acclaimed heist film. Once Upon a Time in America Sergio Leone's Prohibition-era gangster epic with a superb-looking cast. Gandhi Can this movie hold my attention for the running time? The Academy believes it’s worthy. Barton Fink Recommended to me as a Coen brothers film. The Insider I can get down with Michael Mann and Al Pacino any time, plus, intriguing subject matter.
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Noctaurus, watch Once Upon a Time in America. Don't let its length daunt you. It's worth every minute of your time. Touch of Evil - A really excellent noir. A tight fast-moving plot, seedy characters, moral ambiguity, memorable music, and fantastic cinematography. I know it's trite to praise the opening shot, but it really is something special. Even today it's rare to see a long shot as well choreographed and fluid. And Welles gives a tremendous performance (I didn't even recognize him for about twenty minutes). Very entertaining all around. New list: Das Boot - This is definitely one of my most shameful because I actually own the loving DVD and still have not seen it. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre - This is one pretty far up on my Netflix queue already. Ran - I love Kurosawa, but haven't seen nearly as many of his films as I should have. Can't wait to watch this. Life is Beautiful - I know very little about this except it's made by that little hyperactive Italian guy. Downfall - I've had this one on my netflix queue for a LONG time. Not sure why I keep demoting it. Cinema Paradiso - I know very little about this. The Great Dictator - I began watching this on TCM a long time ago and had to stop for some reason. I liked what I saw, and I really enjoy Chaplin. The Apartment - I've seen two Wilder films and I love them both. So I'm sure I'll like this too. On the Waterfront - I like Marlon Brando, so I have no hesitation to see this. Princess Mononoke - I've liked every other Miyazaki I've seen, and this one seems to be the most highly praised.
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Thanks for the recommendation, Once Upon a Time in America was just as epic as I was led to believe. Even with a running time approaching four hours, I would have gladly sat through more to fill in some of the "missing" details. Joe Pesci's character and the relationship to the Syndicate stuck out to me as two things that could have been elaborated further. Sergio Leone's touch was most evident during the gang's childhood years, when his identifying natural landscape shots were effectively replaced with urban facades in New York City. The soundtrack of Morricone fit in very well here, too. DeNiro was great as Noodles (I don't think that nickname was ever explained?), and the opium den is one of many memorable scenes. Caiman, for you I choose The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, one of my all-time favorite Westerns. Humphrey Bogart's character is truly something to behold. Here is my updated list: The Big Sleep Don’t know much about this noir, liked Howard Hawks’ Scarface though. Army of Shadows The description for this movie sounds incredible, especially after watching Melville’s subtle direction of Le Samourai Reds Going through Warren Beatty’s films; this one seems to be the most epic in scope. MASH Until recently, I was not aware this movie existed, directed by Robert Altman no less. La Dolce Vita I have never seen this or any other film classic by Fellini. The Sting The Redford/Newman duo in a critically-acclaimed heist film. Ran Slowly making progress through the works of Kurosawa Gandhi Can this movie hold my attention for the running time? The Academy believes it’s worthy. Barton Fink Recommended to me as a Coen brothers film. The Insider I can get down with Michael Mann and Al Pacino any time, plus, intriguing subject matter.
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Noctaurus posted:The Sting The Redford/Newman duo in a critically-acclaimed heist film. This is a decent one. Gone with the Wind was very long but is worth seeing at least once. For 1939 this movie looks pretty amazing and has a lot of effects that clearly stand out for this time period. Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh play two very flawed and memorable leads. Near the end of the film it becomes a litany of tragedies. Is this the first film to use that "silhouette shots?" I'm talking about those scenes with black outlines of trees/people against a colorful background. e.g. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL7aoQVZPTc "As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again!" I love that quote for some reason heh. Also watched Cinema Paradiso as it had been on my list over six months. I watched the theatrical version as that's what Netflix sent me. I liked the movie for the first 90 minutes covering the theater, projectionists and censorship. But the second-rate love story tacked onto the end detracted from the film IMO. Also, the last 15-20 minutes are unbelievably schmaltzy. IMDb list: #103 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington - Never felt like watching this one. Is this a "feel good" political movie? (added 11/9/10) #129 Witness for the Prosecution - I've liked every Billy Wilder movie thus far. I don't know anything about this. (added 1/7/11) #140 It Happened One Night - A comedy that won all the major Academy Awards in its year. That is something not easily done these days. (added 1/25/11) #146 Into the Wild - Seen it mentioned in the thread a few times. (added 1/29/11) #149 Notorious - Another short adjective/noun Hitchcock film I know nothing about. (added 2/10/11) #151 Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans - First Oscar best picture winner IIRC. (added 2/10/11) #153 Trainspotting - Heard about it when it was first released. But I forgot about watching it. (added 2/21/11) #155 The Gold Rush - Another famous Chaplin movie I've heard about. (added 3/5/11) NEW #157 The Grapes of Wrath - I remember reading a synopsis of the book in a class. Seems like the subject matter is still relevant today. 3/10/11 NEW #160 The Wrestler - Read that this was good but I didn't know it was this high on IMDb. 3/10/11
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Zogo posted:#153 Trainspotting - Heard about it when it was first released. But I forgot about watching it. (added 2/21/11) RIGHT! NAE oval office IS LEAVING UNTIL Zogo WATCHES TRAINSPOTTING, AND WE FIND OOT WHIT THE oval office THOUGHT EH IT! The Lady From Shanghai was not what I was really expecting, it took me a little while to get used to the more farcical elements (the "idiot" protagonist, the trial, the crazy house, the accent) but they were pulpy enough to be enjoyable. It's easy to go into a noir expecting your leading man to be the Humphrey Bogart level of cool & collected so the biggest shock is definitely Welles putting on a harsh Irish accent & being led down the garden path throughout, the few lines that end the film are brilliant though. 1. Intolerence (1916, D.W. Griffith) Intolerence is like the automatic "important American silent" choice after Birth of a Nation which I find too disagreeable to sit through. Never seen a D.W. Griffith feature & considering how important he was to the medium of cinema I'm very much shamed by that. 2. Destiny (1921, Fritz Lang) Fritz Lang has not let me down yet, Destiny seems to be an important film in his career & I won't be able to call myself a silent-era film fan until I see this. 4. Gone With the Wind (1939, Victor Fleming) It's a massive film, I'm very aware of the amount of money & effort that went into it. I'm keen to see the results of the production on screen but not so much the prejudiced idea I have in my head of sitting about for 3 hours watching an old love story that's probably been through the wringer more times than your great grannies knickers. I just need a little push & this will be in my DVD player. 14. Battleship Potemkin (1925, Sergei M. Eisenstein) Russian cinema has always eluded me, might as well start in one of the oldest and most famous places with this. 16. Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927, F.W. Murnau) I've only ever seen Nosferatu from Murnau but I'm well aware that he is considered as one of cinemas greatest directors & it seems like this is the obvious choice to see some more of his work. 22. Häxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages (1922, Benjamin Christensen) Seems a very interesting film, some creepy screen-caps have been about all I know of it's imagery but it's definitely strange to me that a film about the history of witchcraft was made at this time. 25. La Grande Illusion (1937, Jean Renoir) I'm not quite sure what to expect but I have my hands on a copy & just need the excuse to throw it into my DVD player, never seen a Renoir film before & although the plot synopsis from IMDb sounds a little same-old... I am expecting something special. 27. Rebecca (1940, Alfred Hitchcock) Yet another Hitchcock, still got a hell of a lot to get through! 28. The Wages of Fear (1953, Henri-Georges Clouzot) It definetly sounds different, anyway. Not seen enough foreign-language films especially from this era. 29. The 400 Blows (1959, François Truffaut) My first Truffaut, I think I'm ready... No More Shame: 7. Rashômon - 8/10, 3. The 39 Steps - 8/10, 9. The Killing - 9/10, 6. Citizen Kane - 8/10, 11. Godzilla - 7/10, 8. A Streetcar Named Desire - 9/10, 5. The Grapes of Wrath - 9/10, 13. The Passion of Joan of Arc - 8/10, 17. Stagecoach - 7/10, 19. Sullivan's Travels - 5/10, 12. Un Chien Andalou - 8/10, 21. It Happened One Night - 6/10, 10. Ben-Hur - 4/10, 18. The Public Enemy - 6/10, 23. La Strada - 7/10, 20. The Thin Man - 7/10, 15. Shadow of a Doubt - 8/10, 24. The Red Shoes - 8/10, 26. The Lady from Shanghai - 7/10.
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BisonDollah posted:29. The 400 Blows (1959, François Truffaut) I'm not sure what you're afraid of, it's an easy watch. Enjoy. The English Patient - I was reminded a lot of Atonement (which, oddly enough, features Anthony Minghella in a minor role). Dull wartime drama with pretty but uninspiring cinematography, unbearably bland characters and stiff performances. Ralph Fiennes is like a black hole vortex of charisma, so utterly lacking in personality that he seems to suck the life out of everyone around him. His romance with Kristin Scott Thomas feels absolutely passionless, and written by someone who doesn't quite understand human beings. The best parts of the film involve Juliette Binoche, who gets more and more charming as Fiennes gets more and more boring, and her scenes with Naveen Andrews are especially intriguing. What a shame the film isn't more focused on their characters, because all the Fiennes flashbacks are strictly snoozeville. Rating: 5 Braveheart - It's on 17 lists, it's got to be good, right? I can't imagine myself liking this. The Lion King - Not a Disney fan. Beauty and the Beast - See #2. But the Cocteau film is a favorite, so maybe? The Prestige - I know it's got some kind of twist and I think it has to do with twins. Aladdin - gently caress me, there's a lot of Disney. The Wrestler - Aronofsky is hit and miss with me. The Phantom of the Opera - Thankfully the 1925 version that has nothing to do with Andrew Lloyd Weber. Chariots of Fire - I've always liked that Vangelis tune. Dodsworth (checklist: "1930s") - Looks okay. I like some Wyler. One Way Passage (checklist: "1930s") - If nothing else, it's short.
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FFD, believe it or not, I try to avoid talking  at all costs in CineD, but with that said, you seem reluctant to watch the Disney films and I dug The Prestige thoroughly, so enjoy!I just finished L'Avventura and my appraisal probably won't come as much of a surprise: overlong and really loving boring, but with some incredible shot composition. I was really impressed by Antonioni's eye for cinematography. I particularly liked how the darks, grays, and lights work together in this shot...  I also liked the way these shots so easily conveyed boredom, loneliness, and desperation...    In any case, I thought the film was interesting if nothing else, and this means I need to see La Notte. I also watched Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia, which was another movie that felt more like a chore than a movie. While it was very gritty and visceral and incredibly well-suited to that 70s exploitation style (and the two leads felt more "real" than your average protagonists in movies like this), for all but the last act it also felt unfocused and directionless. I also watched Sideways and I really liked it. MC Gainey running down a street naked swearing to kill someone isn't an image I'll forget for a while. In any case, I felt like the film conveyed aging, depression, and relationships beginning and ending exactly right. Half the film I felt like screaming at Miles to stop loving everything up. In the front porch scene I was just about to physically scream at the TV when I remembered I was watching it alone.  Beverly Hills Cop: So I hear this one's better than the only one I've seen all the way through, Beverly Hills Cop III. Blue: Welp, may as well get started on the Three Colors. Carlito's Way: I've seen as many mob movies as any self-respecting 20-something American male, but not only have I not seen this one, but somehow I managed not to know anything about this movie except that it stars Pacino. Gone With the Wind: I've resigned myself to knowing that being ordered to watch this is the only way it's gonna happen. (Please don't pick this.  )The Natural: I always hear the greatest things about Redford, but I haven't seen much stuff with him in it. Levinson's hit-or-miss with me. A Night at the Opera: I liked Duck Soup but it didn't blow me away. I do feel like I should see more Marx Brothers films, though. Plus anything Queen named an album after already gets a few points anyway! Schindler's List: Highest movie on the IMDb Top 250 I haven't seen. I've been putting it off because there's nothing that appeals to me less than a movie I know will be a downer, no matter how good it is. Strange Days: From the bits and pieces I caught on HBO when I was a teenager (I wasn't watching for the plot), I thought it was just some DTV schlock. Since then, I've heard it's a lot better than I gave it credit for. I'm a big William Gibson fan and I do love the cyberpunk. Sweet Sweetback's Baadassss Song: I've heard a lot of stories about the production of this film, and how much Melvin Van Peebles had to overcome to make it, but I've never seen the finished product. Uzak: I've never seen a Turkish film. CloseFriend fucked around with this message at 09:00 on Mar 11, 2011 |
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CloseFriend, I just finished the Three Colors last night, so its time for you to start with Blue. Hud had some great performances by Patricia Neal and Melvyn Douglas, the two award winners for that year. I didn't really like Paul Newman in this, and couldn't stand the kid who played his nephew. 3.5/5 The Death of Mr. Lazarescu I saw bits of this a few years ago, and have been wanting to see the whole thing for a while. Bed and Board The continuing adventures of Antoine Doinel. Code Unknown Haneke is a wacky guy. Slacker I think I started this once. Hearts and Minds I always confuse this with Night and Fog Close Encounters of the Third Kind Pretty popular I guess. The Killing of a Chinese Bookie More Cassavetes? Yes. The Double Life of Veronique Have to keep up with the Filmspotting Kieslowski marathon. A Bittersweet Life The Koreans haven't let me down yet. Mona Lisa Don't know much about this, but it sounds good. Not ashamed anymore: Lawrence of Arabia 4.5/5, The Battle of Algiers 2/5, Toy Story 2 3.5/5, Sherman's March 3.5/5, His Girl Friday 4/5, Last Year at Marienbad 3/5, M 4/5, Stolen Kisses 3/5, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 4/5, Lost Highway 4/5, Gates of Heaven 3/5, Downfall 4/5, Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid 4/5, Grizzly Man 4/5, Wings of Desire 2/5, Z 3/5, A Shot in the Dark 2.5/5, Toy Story 3 4.5/5, The Fountain 4/5, Inland Empire 2/5, The Wild Bunch 4/5, Hunger 4.5/5, The Green Mile 3.5/5, The Ballad of Cable Hogue 4/5, A Woman Under the Influence 5/5, La Dolce Vita 4/5, Das Boot 4.5/5, Camera Buff 4.5/5, The Red Shoes 4.5/5, The Rules of the Game 3.5/5, Persona 4.5/5, Black Narcissus 2.5/5, The Battleship Potemkin 3.5/5, Departures 4/5, The Wages of Fear 4.5/5, Werckmeister Harmonies, 4/5, Blazing Saddles 1.5/5, Pickpocket 4/5, McCabe and Mrs. Miller 5/5, Le Cercle Rouge 4/5, Night and Fog ?/5, Opening Night 5/5, Notorious 4.5/5, Night of the Living Dead 3.5/5, Seven Chances 4/5, Faces 4/5, Europa 3/5, A Day at the Races 4/5, Three Colors: White 4.5/5, Vernon, Florida 4.5/5, Hud 3.5/5
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TenSpades, I hope you enjoy Slacker as much as I do. Whew! Finally got through Napoléon. I usually have no problems with length, but this one sure felt long. Still amazing though. The story, while engaging, is also very dense, and at times there's a lot going on. The plot jumps around so quickly between events and characters in Napoleon's life that it becomes daunting to understand every scene, and, given that I don't have much former knowledge of the man, it was probably worse for me. Thankfully, there are very few dull moments. Now, forgetting about the story, the technique and form of this particular film is absolutely brilliant. I knew the film was going to be technically ingenious, but it still blew me away. It features the best camera-work I've probably ever seen in a silent film (the camera movement featured in many scenes is downright breathtaking), and the editing (the film features many effective montages, innumerable amounts of stunning superimpositions, and even some left-field techniques like split-screen). If I remember this film for anything, it'll be the cinematography and the editing. I hate that the length takes away from it for me, because that shouldn't be a problem for me and everything else is absolutely great. List: 1. To Have and Have Not - All the trappings of greatness! 2. Three Colors: Blue - Curious about this trilogy, seems to be highly regarded so I'm looking forward to it 3. La Notte - Oh boy, I love L'avventura! 4. Midnight Cowboy - I'm a little unenthusiastic about this one, but it's probably near-essential 5. Spirited Away - I figure I'll mix it up a bit with some animation 6. *NEW* Faust - Pretty excited for this one, I'm very fond of the Murnau I've seen and this one has intrigued me for a while 7. E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial - I hated this movie as a child but everyone has seen it and many people like it so maybe I was just a dick (I was) 8. Sideways - Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church? I'm already uncomfortable. Also, I'm not sure I'll like this 9. Night and Fog - I need more documentaries under my belt so why not a Resnais? It sounds fairly intriguing 10. The Green Mile - People in this thread seem to be underwhelmed with this lately; I'll probably be in that boat Watched: Dawn of the Dead - 3/5; Adaptation - 5/5; Sullivan's Travels - 3/5; Touch of Evil - 4/5; Once Upon a Time in the West - 4/5; Boogie Nights - 4/5; Almost Famous - 5/5; Hiroshima Mon Amour - 4/5; City of God - 4/5; The Treasure of the Sierra Madre - 3/5; Brazil - 5/5; Sunset Boulevard - 5/5; The Conversation - 3/5; Trainspotting - 3/5; L.A. Confidential - 4/5; Napoléon - 4/5
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PDMChubby, you get The Green Mile. You may end up underwhelmed (I was, the book was better), but it is still worth seeing. Watched The Pianist. Like every other Holocaust movie, it depressed the hell out of me, but it certainly had an uplifting ending. Very well done, I wouldn't expect less from Polanski. 8/10 My List: Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: It's not that I have an aversion to subtitles, but with the English version coming out soon, it's just seemed easier to wait thus far Winchester '73: Western? Jimmy Stewart? What's not to love The Basketball Diaries: There's something intriguing about watching a person fall from grace A Soldier's Story: This was recommended to me by a family friend a while back, but I've never gotten around to it Three...Extremes: Asian horror intrigues me after seeing a lot of interesting ideas ruined by Hollywood The Virgin Suicides: Been meaning to see this for a while, just haven't done so The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia: Someone recommended this to me and I enjoy documentaries like this The Passion of Joan of Arc: From what I've heard, a must-see classic The Cove: Documentaries tend to get lost in the shuffle when I watch movies for Oscar season Hoffa: I'm a sucker for anything dealing with the mob Watched: Thin Blue Line 8/10, Let the Right One In 9/10, Evil Dead 2 8/10, Exit Through the Gift Shop 7/10, Hoop Dreams 9/10, The Devil's Backbone 6/10, Antichrist 3/10, Boys Don't Cry 9/10, The Producers 7/10, Malcolm X 7/10, [Rec] 10/10, The Pianist 8/10
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I feel like I keep picking for you bluefire. Anyway, I just watched Sofia Coppola's Lost In Translation last night, so you'll get The Virgin Suicides. City of God was very good. The plot wasn't exactly surprising, but a lot of what took place was. Especially once I learned it was based on a true story. You really know you enjoyed a movie when you're mumbling to the characters on the screen. For some reason Knockout Ned was my favorite character. 9/10 #25 The Magnificent Seven - Might as well watch the Americanized version now. Plus I love Eli Wallach, Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson. #31 Labyrinth - Is this a movie that had to be a part of your childhood to really love (such as The Goonies) or will I still enjoy it regardless? Either way, David Bowie. #37 Rebecca - A Hitchcock film I didn't really even know existed til I got into classic films. I know absolutely nothing else about this one. #39 The Rules Of The Game - It's held strong onto #3 in the TSPDT Top 1000 for a long time, although I honestly don't know anything else about it other than that it's French. #44 Dog Day Afternoon - Pacino at his prime. #45 Persona - Bergmanbergmanbergmanbergmanbergman. #49 Bowling For Columbine - I saw Sicko and it was funny, and I could use some solid political humor. #50 Mean Streets - Harvey Keitel's the loving man. #51 Saving Private Ryan - Sorry. #52 Breathless - Never seen a Godard. Seen so far: Pan's Labyrinth, The Wild Bunch, The Warriors, Chinatown, Dr. Strangelove, American History X, Barton Fink, Apocalypse Now, Eraserhead, The Maltese Falcon, Annie Hall, Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?, Casablanca, M, Seven Samurai, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, The Godfather, The Seventh Seal, Mulholland Drive, 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Silence Of The Lambs, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid, Wild Strawberries, High Fidelity, Goldfinger, The Bicycle Thief, The Thing, Bonnie And Clyde, There Will Be Blood, 8½, Spirited Away, The Big Sleep, A Fish Called Wanda, The Man Who Wasn't There, 12 Angry Men, The Elephant Man, Once Upon A Time In The West, Moon, The 400 Blows, Rosemary's Baby, City Of God
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The Sting was satisfying enough. For what it's worth, I thought it surpassed Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The film was well put together and the ragtime music along with title screens helped establish the Depression-era setting. The sting itself was interesting to watch unfold. Trix, you get Dog Day Afternoon. Like 12 Angry Men, most of the movie takes place in one location, and the psychology of the characters really has time to develop there. Updated list: The Big Sleep Don’t know much about this noir, liked Howard Hawks’ Scarface though. Army of Shadows The description for this movie sounds incredible, especially after watching Melville’s subtle direction of Le Samourai Reds Going through Warren Beatty’s films; this one seems to be the most epic in scope. MASH Until recently, I was not aware this movie existed, directed by Robert Altman no less. La Dolce Vita I have never seen this or any other film classic by Fellini. On the Waterfront One of those classics I'm obliged to watch at some point Ran Slowly making progress through the works of Kurosawa Gandhi Can this movie hold my attention for the running time? The Academy believes it’s worthy. Barton Fink Recommended to me as a Coen brothers film. The Insider I can get down with Michael Mann and Al Pacino any time, plus, intriguing subject matter.
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Primer I'm such a sucker for microbudget sci-fi, and this is a good example why. Abe's a bit of a lovely actor and the camerawork is monotonous, but other than that it's a really clever and well-done little film. The structure is almost like Memento but a lot more interesting, and the cryptic narration reminded me of the underrated Phase IV. I read a lot of crap online about how indecipherable it is, but I don't agree at all. It was very sensible and linear. Opaque as hell, but for the most part I knew what was going on. Noctaurus, MASH. New List: Too Early, Too Late I tried watching this once but I started it TOO LATE since I had to wake up TOO EARLY the next morning! See what I did there? Gertrud I keep forgetting I own this. Red Riding 1974 I can't decide if this looks very good or totally lovely. Comradeship I hope this is Pabst's BLUE RIBBON film!! People on Sunday An impressive pedigree of talent behind it, but I've heard nothing about the film itself. Our Hospitality I thought this was a short. It's not. To Catch a Thief I really need to see this, but somehow it always gets lost in the shuffle. Les rendez-vous d'Anna The only one in the Chantal Akerman Eclipse set I haven't gotten around to yet. The Fantastic Mr. Fox This looks loving lovely and I swear to god I'm going to cut whoever recommends it to me. New one: The Awful Truth I don't have any interest, but I'm tired of it turning up on every "see this loving movie" list. Finished from this thread: Au Hasard Balthazar (8/10), In the Mood for Love (8.5/10), La Dolce Vita (6.5/10), Anatomy of Murder (9/10), The Grand Illusion (9/10), Ben-Hur (8.5/10), Gone with the Wind (9/10), Black Orpheus (8/10), The Departed (4/10), Midnight Cowboy (5/10), The Red Shoes (9.5/10), Harvey (8.5/10), M. Hulot's Holiday (7.5/10), Trouble in Paradise (8/10), Ugetsu Monogatari (8/10), All That Heaven Allows (9.5/10), Blow-Up (8/10), If... (8/10), The Bad & The Beautiful (7.5/10). Autumn Sonata (9/10), Harold and Maude (3.5/10), L'Atalante (8/10), Anticipation of the Night (8.5/10), Cleo from 5 to 7 (8/10), Wavelength (7/10), Saddle the Wind (7/10), Partie de campagne (7.5/10), My Neighbor Totoro (7/10), Shadows (8/10), Odd Man Out (8/10), Don't Look Now (8/10), Dead Ringers (7.5/10), Written on the Wind (8.5/10), My Winnipeg (8/10), On Dangerous Ground (8.5/10), The King of Comedy (8.5/10), Berlin Express (7/10), The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (8.5/10), 3 Women (8.5/10). Harakiri (9.5/10), Zelig (7.5/10), Veronika Voss (7.5/10), Late Spring (8/10), Soldier of Orange (7/10), Vivre Sa Vie (8.5/10), The American Friend (7.5/10), The Endless Sumer (7.5/10), Yesterday Girl (7.5/10), Battleground (8/10), Two-Lane Blacktop (8/10), Chimes at Midnight (9/10), Trash Humpers (6/10), The Docks of New York (9/10), The Fallen Idol (9/10), Fires on the Plain (9/10), Tomorrow I'll Wake Up and Scald Myself with Tea (7.5/10), The Americanization of Emily (8.5/10), I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (8/10), The Mirror (8.5/10), The Thin Man (8.5/10), Danger: Diabolik (7.5/10), Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (7.5/10), Black God White Devil (8/10), Little Fugitive (8/10), Drunken Angel (7.5/10), Funeral Parade of Roses (9/10), How to Train Your Dragon (8/10), Across 110th Street (7.5/10), The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting (8/10), The Wind (8.5), Portrait of Jennie (7/10), Primer (8/10)
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penismightier posted:Primer I'm such a sucker for microbudget sci-fi, and this is a good example why. Abe's a bit of a lovely actor and the camerawork is monotonous, but other than that it's a really clever and well-done little film. The structure is almost like Memento but a lot more interesting, and the cryptic narration reminded me of the underrated Phase IV. I read a lot of crap online about how indecipherable it is, but I don't agree at all. It was very sensible and linear. Opaque as hell, but for the most part I knew what was going on. It's a great movie because it works wonderfully if you just go with the flow, but you also have the option to nerd out and try to figure the exact sequence of events if you want. The indecipherable rep tends to come from people who think you need to know and understand every detail of this on your first go to enjoy the movie.
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morestuff posted:It's a great movie because it works wonderfully if you just go with the flow, but you also have the option to nerd out and try to figure the exact sequence of events if you want. The indecipherable rep tends to come from people who think you need to know and understand every detail of this on your first go to enjoy the movie. Oh. My. God. Also, that chart doesn't have the part where Abe steals the 2015 almanac.
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penismightier, To Catch a Thief I need to find some movies that aren't depressing. The Virgin Suicides was not nearly as good as Lost in Translation. In the end, I didn't feel like I actually got anything out of it other than feeling depressed. 5/10 My List: Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: It's not that I have an aversion to subtitles, but with the English version coming out soon, it's just seemed easier to wait thus far Winchester '73: Western? Jimmy Stewart? What's not to love The Basketball Diaries: There's something intriguing about watching a person fall from grace A Soldier's Story: This was recommended to me by a family friend a while back, but I've never gotten around to it Three...Extremes: Asian horror intrigues me after seeing a lot of interesting ideas ruined by Hollywood The Road Warrior: Have had this sitting around my house for a while, need to watch it The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia: Someone recommended this to me and I enjoy documentaries like this The Passion of Joan of Arc: From what I've heard, a must-see classic The Cove: Documentaries tend to get lost in the shuffle when I watch movies for Oscar season Hoffa: I'm a sucker for anything dealing with the mob Watched: Thin Blue Line 8/10, Let the Right One In 9/10, Evil Dead 2 8/10, Exit Through the Gift Shop 7/10, Hoop Dreams 9/10, The Devil's Backbone 6/10, Antichrist 3/10, Boys Don't Cry 9/10, The Producers 7/10, Malcolm X 7/10, [Rec] 10/10, The Pianist 8/10, The Virgin Suicides 5/10
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bluefire, The Wild and Wonderful Whites is not depressing. I enjoyed Slacker so much more than I expected I would. I remember starting this years ago and being (understandably) bored. This viewing I was into it the whole time. Yes, some segments really fall flat, and many of the characters are really annoying, but many others are charming and interesting (I particularly liked the JFK conspiracy nut). This is the kind of movie where it seems like almost any scene could be cut and it would be pretty much the same movie. 4.5/5 The Death of Mr. Lazarescu I saw bits of this a few years ago, and have been wanting to see the whole thing for a while. Bed and Board The continuing adventures of Antoine Doinel. Code Unknown Haneke is a wacky guy. Hearts and Minds I always confuse this with Night and Fog Close Encounters of the Third Kind Pretty popular I guess. The Killing of a Chinese Bookie More Cassavetes? Yes. The Double Life of Veronique Have to keep up with the Filmspotting Kieslowski marathon. A Bittersweet Life The Koreans haven't let me down yet. Mona Lisa Don't know much about this, but it sounds good. The Thing I really need to see this. Not ashamed anymore: Lawrence of Arabia 4.5/5, The Battle of Algiers 2/5, Toy Story 2 3.5/5, Sherman's March 3.5/5, His Girl Friday 4/5, Last Year at Marienbad 3/5, M 4/5, Stolen Kisses 3/5, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 4/5, Lost Highway 4/5, Gates of Heaven 3/5, Downfall 4/5, Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid 4/5, Grizzly Man 4/5, Wings of Desire 2/5, Z 3/5, A Shot in the Dark 2.5/5, Toy Story 3 4.5/5, The Fountain 4/5, Inland Empire 2/5, The Wild Bunch 4/5, Hunger 4.5/5, The Green Mile 3.5/5, The Ballad of Cable Hogue 4/5, A Woman Under the Influence 5/5, La Dolce Vita 4/5, Das Boot 4.5/5, Camera Buff 4.5/5, The Red Shoes 4.5/5, The Rules of the Game 3.5/5, Persona 4.5/5, Black Narcissus 2.5/5, The Battleship Potemkin 3.5/5, Departures 4/5, The Wages of Fear 4.5/5, Werckmeister Harmonies, 4/5, Blazing Saddles 1.5/5, Pickpocket 4/5, McCabe and Mrs. Miller 5/5, Le Cercle Rouge 4/5, Night and Fog ?/5, Opening Night 5/5, Notorious 4.5/5, Night of the Living Dead 3.5/5, Seven Chances 4/5, Faces 4/5, Europa 3/5, A Day at the Races 4/5, Three Colors: White 4.5/5, Vernon, Florida 4.5/5, Hud 3.5/5, Slacker 4.5/5
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MASH was alright. I've seen the TV show so the juxtaposition of humor and sadness was expected. I particularly liked the segments of the movie featuring Robert Duvall's character and then the suicidal dentist. Still, having only watched a handful of the TV episodes, I felt like I had already seen this movie in another form. TenSpades, you really do need to see The Thing. Updated list: The Big Sleep Don’t know much about this noir, liked Howard Hawks’ Scarface though. Army of Shadows The description for this movie sounds incredible, especially after watching Melville’s subtle direction of Le Samourai Reds Going through Warren Beatty’s films; this one seems to be the most epic in scope. The Bicycle Thief Languishing at the top of my queue La Dolce Vita I have never seen this or any other film by Fellini. On the Waterfront One of those classics I'm obliged to watch at some point Ran Slowly making progress through the works of Kurosawa Gandhi Can this movie hold my attention for the running time? The Academy believes it’s worthy. Barton Fink Recommended to me as a Coen brothers film. The Insider I can get down with Michael Mann and Al Pacino any time, plus, intriguing subject matter.
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That's such an odd response. Most people are really thrown off by the tonal difference between the two. MASH the movie is fuckin MEAN.
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Mar 13, 2011 01:11
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penismightier posted:That's such an odd response. Most people are really thrown off by the tonal difference between the two. MASH the movie is fuckin MEAN. It is, but it's also zany as gently caress. Compared to the TV show it goes to much greater extremes in both areas.
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This is true, I always forget about the football game. When I think of it, I think of Duvall telling Bud Cort he killed someone.
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Alright Noctaurus you get to see Ran, which is an extremely colourful and extremely good movie. My list of shame: Yojimbo I seen the Dollars trilogy which one of the movies is a remake of this, but due to laziness never got around to see the original. Once Upon a Time in America It's so long... 2001:Space Odyssey I'm always putting it off for whatever reason. The kind of movie I say to myself "I'll watch it tomorrow!" and tomorrow never comes. The Trial I read somewhere that Orson Welles thought this to be his best. Mulholland Dr. It has a lesbian scene with Naomi Watts and there ends my knowledge about this movie. The Departed Big Scorsese fan, but someone spoiled the entire movie for me, and I just forgot about it. M Loved the silent movies of Fritz Lang, still haven't watched a "talkie" from him. On the Waterfront No excuse really... Days of Heaven Only saw TTRL from Mallick, need to get around the rest of his catalog. Brazil Another movie that I just keep delaying from watching for no real reason.
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Electronico6 posted:Mulholland Dr. It has a lesbian scene with Naomi Watts and there ends my knowledge about this movie. As I suspected, The Hurt Locker is a very intense film. Thought it was a solid overall film that was just lacking in a few areas to make it something really memorable. The acting was good and the cinematography was great, but the story felt a little off. Still worth its watch. New List: 1. Animal Crackers - More Marx. 2. To Kill a Mockingbird - I've seen a few bits but never the entire thing. 3. Nikita - Same director as Leon, all I know is it's action and has been recommended to me (I love a good action movie). 4. The King's Speech - Number 4 goes to the most recent best picture I haven't seen. And this one is about as recent as you can get. 5. Dial M for Murder - Hitchcock all day every day. 6. On the Waterfront - Classic Brando that I've missed. 7. Cars - The only Pixar movie I've never seen. I know it's not a CD favorite, but I've still heard good things. 8. American Beauty - Highest top 250 film I haven't seen other than North by Northwest, but I'd rather not put two Hitchcock films on the same list. I did love Spacey in the Usual Suspects. 9. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington - Movie that has always intrigued me, but I'm uncertain why I've never watched it. 10. Platoon - Hey its got 2 of the stars of Major League. I imagine this has a bit of a different tone. Watched: Chinatown 9/10, 12 Angry Men 10/10, Gone With the Wind 7/10, Casablanca 8.5/10, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 9.5/10, The Godfather Part I 10/10, The Godfather Part II 9.5/10, Goodfellas 10/10, Do the Right Thing 7/10, A Clockwork Orange 6.5/10, Wall-E 10/10, Citizen Kane 9/10, Aliens 9.5/10, The Shawshank Redemption 9.5/10, Back to the Future 8/10, Schindler's List 10/10, Saving Private Ryan 9/10, Dr. Strangelove 6/10, Raging Bull 7/10, Rear Window 8.5/10, The Green Mile 7.5/10, Braveheart 8/10, Apocalypse Now 10/10, Seven Samurai 9/10, The Great Escape 8.5/10, City of God 8/10, Vertigo 8.5/10, Blue Velvet 8.5/10, Ratatouille 8/10, All Quiet on the Western Front 8/10, Mulholland Dr. 9/10, Sunset Blvd. 9/10, Bridge on the River Kwai 8.5/10, Memento 9/10, Unforgiven 9/10, The Usual Suspects 9/10, Network 9/10, The Social Network 7/10, Psycho 8.5/10, Black Swan 8/10, The Professional (Leon) 7.5/10, Duck Soup 7/10, Up 8.5/10, The Silence of the Lambs 9.5/10, The Hurt Locker 7.5/10
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marioinblack, Animal Crackers is a good one. I don't know why, but I always assumed that The Thing was a crappy B movie, but it definitely isn't. There's loads of great suspense, and the monster effects were great. The story was very familiar, since I've seen the X-Files episode "Ice" many many times. 4/5 The Death of Mr. Lazarescu I saw bits of this a few years ago, and have been wanting to see the whole thing for a while. Bed and Board The continuing adventures of Antoine Doinel. Code Unknown Haneke is a wacky guy. Hearts and Minds I always confuse this with Night and Fog Close Encounters of the Third Kind Pretty popular I guess. The Killing of a Chinese Bookie More Cassavetes? Yes. The Double Life of Veronique Have to keep up with the Filmspotting Kieslowski marathon. A Bittersweet Life The Koreans haven't let me down yet. Mona Lisa Don't know much about this, but it sounds good. Beauty and the Beast Seen a lot of love for this. Not ashamed anymore: Lawrence of Arabia 4.5/5, The Battle of Algiers 2/5, Toy Story 2 3.5/5, Sherman's March 3.5/5, His Girl Friday 4/5, Last Year at Marienbad 3/5, M 4/5, Stolen Kisses 3/5, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 4/5, Lost Highway 4/5, Gates of Heaven 3/5, Downfall 4/5, Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid 4/5, Grizzly Man 4/5, Wings of Desire 2/5, Z 3/5, A Shot in the Dark 2.5/5, Toy Story 3 4.5/5, The Fountain 4/5, Inland Empire 2/5, The Wild Bunch 4/5, Hunger 4.5/5, The Green Mile 3.5/5, The Ballad of Cable Hogue 4/5, A Woman Under the Influence 5/5, La Dolce Vita 4/5, Das Boot 4.5/5, Camera Buff 4.5/5, The Red Shoes 4.5/5, The Rules of the Game 3.5/5, Persona 4.5/5, Black Narcissus 2.5/5, The Battleship Potemkin 3.5/5, Departures 4/5, The Wages of Fear 4.5/5, Werckmeister Harmonies, 4/5, Blazing Saddles 1.5/5, Pickpocket 4/5, McCabe and Mrs. Miller 5/5, Le Cercle Rouge 4/5, Night and Fog ?/5, Opening Night 5/5, Notorious 4.5/5, Night of the Living Dead 3.5/5, Seven Chances 4/5, Faces 4/5, Europa 3/5, A Day at the Races 4/5, Three Colors: White 4.5/5, Vernon, Florida 4.5/5, Hud 3.5/5, Slacker 4.5/5, The Thing 4/5
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TenSpadesBeTrump, I want you to watch Code Unknown because there isn't nearly enough Haneke love around here. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre - An absolutely engrossing film. The interaction between the three leads, all of which give masterful performances, is naturalistic, human, and spellbinding. I was absorbed by every word, every bit of planning, and every hint of suspicion and malevolence. We know what the outcome is basically going to be, and that's the beauty of it; we're filled with dread waiting for it to happen, anxiously wondering just exactly HOW it's going to happen. An outstanding film. New list: Das Boot - This is definitely one of my most shameful because I actually own the loving DVD and still have not seen it. Ran - I love Kurosawa, but haven't seen nearly as many of his films as I should have. Can't wait to watch this. Life is Beautiful - I know very little about this except it's made by that little hyperactive Italian guy. Downfall - I've had this one on my netflix queue for a LONG time. Not sure why I keep demoting it. Cinema Paradiso - I know very little about this. The Great Dictator - I began watching this on TCM a long time ago and had to stop for some reason. I liked what I saw, and I really enjoy Chaplin. The Apartment - I've seen two Wilder films and I love them both. So I'm sure I'll like this too. On the Waterfront - I like Marlon Brando, so I have no hesitation to see this. Princess Mononoke - I've liked every other Miyazaki I've seen, and this one seems to be the most highly praised. Grave of the Fireflies - Another highly praised anime I have not seen.
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caiman, you get Princess Mononoke. I just finished Blue and I really liked it. I wasn't too impressed by Binoche at first, but by the end I began to see how well she fit the role. I was extremely impressed by the film's most obvious asset, its use of color. The way the score intertwined with the narrative was equally impressive. I particularly liked the scene where Julie and Olivier work together on the score, hearing the score transform alongside the scene. The bits of symbolism along the way (water, ropes that tether, music) added to the punch of each scene. I didn't always feel like I was completely wrapped up in the narrative on an emotional level. I didn't feel like I really understood Julie's character for a lot of the story. Nevertheless, it was a well-made movie where every shot was clearly thoughtfully and carefully composed and I look forward to seeing the sequels. I also watched Gone With the Wind, just to see if four hours is really that much time. The movie blew me away. I can completely understand the hype. I agree with the consensus (to the extent that I've seen) that the first half is much stronger than the second. The whole film really did feel like a lot less than four hours, though. I'm still conflicted on how exactly to rate it. On the one hand, it's an incredibly well-made movie with some astounding cinematography and a memorable score. It's also a comment on human nature, specifically the tendencies of people to want what they don't have and to adhere to tradition without knowing why. On the other, the racism is impossible to ignore in this day and age. The little things add up, like the Southern slaves being happier and more virtuous than the black people from the North. The pair of carpetbaggers are the closest we see a black and white person together, and that's seconds after a text card decrying them. The "40 acres and a mule" part was similar in its negative depiction (although of course President Johnson overturned that act historically, so that may be more of a gray area). But on the third hand, I thought Mammy was the wisest and most pragmatic character in the film. I also think it's very possible to look at the film and—while ignoring for a second its idyllic depiction of the Old South—interpret the fall of the Old South as inevitable, a result of the Southern characters' brashness and short-sightedness. Beverly Hills Cop: So I hear this one's better than the only one I've seen all the way through, Beverly Hills Cop III. Carlito's Way: I've seen as many mob movies as any self-respecting 20-something American male, but not only have I not seen this one, but somehow I managed not to know anything about this movie except that it stars Pacino. The Natural: I always hear the greatest things about Redford, but I haven't seen much stuff with him in it. Levinson's hit-or-miss with me. A Night at the Opera: I liked Duck Soup but it didn't blow me away. I do feel like I should see more Marx Brothers films, though. Plus anything Queen named an album after already gets a few points anyway! Primer: I've heard a lot about this movie here, and watching Cronocrímenes/Timecrimes and Timecop gave me a hankering for more time travel thrillers... especially when they don't have Van Damme in them. Schindler's List: Highest movie on the IMDb Top 250 I haven't seen. I've been putting it off because there's nothing that appeals to me less than a movie I know will be a downer, no matter how good it is. Strange Days: From the bits and pieces I caught on HBO when I was a teenager (I wasn't watching for the plot), I thought it was just some DTV schlock. Since then, I've heard it's a lot better than I gave it credit for. I do so love the cyberpunk. Sweet Sweetback's Baadassss Song: I've heard a lot of stories about the production of this film, and how much Melvin Van Peebles had to overcome to make it, but I've never seen the finished product. Uzak: I've never seen a Turkish film. White: May as well keep going with the Three Colors.
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(Aaaaand after a cross-state move and new-job situation settled in I can stop being so lazy with this thread...)CloseFriend posted:White: May as well keep going with the Three Colors. CloseFriend, I didn't like White as much the first time I watched it but that's because my expectations were so high after Double Life and Blue. Give it a whirl and keep in mind that it's Kieslowski's funniest film (for whatever that's worth). I'll be looking forward to your reaction. Straw Dogs picked by TrixRabbi (7/10): My first Peckinpah and a very uncomfortable experience. I have a bit of trouble reconciling his considerable skill as a director (those last forty minutes were terribly intense) and his less than admirable views on gender politics. Too many times in the film it felt like he was advocating a "she was asking for it" stance on sexuality and not in a way that deemed it an overall negative. I also had some issues with the way he presented the impotence of an intellectual in the face of overbearing id banging on his front door (I presumed incorrectly that the intellectual might be a little, I dunno, smarter). Dustin Hoffman was the standout for sure and there were a few moments at the end when I was cringing in fear of what he might be capable of now. It's a film I may revisit in the future once the shock cools down just a tad. 1. Chungking Express: I loved the subtle romantic shifts of In The Mood For Love and have been wanting to watch more Chinese films, I just haven't gotten around to this one. 2. Andrei Rublev: Tarkovsky is a director that I need more exposure to. Loved his Solaris and I like more spiritually infused movies. Plus they're almost all available online legally from that awesome website for free, so I've been lazy more than anything else. 3. No End: I'm a bit ashamed that I've never watched any of Kieslowski's pre-Decalogue work save a few of his documentaries and I've needed to fix this for some time. 4. Weekend: I've seen six Goddard films at this point and he's nicely divided between hit (Breathless, Pierrot le Fou) and intriguing miss (Two or Three Things I Know About Her, Alphaville). Apparently this one is more "accessible" so I've been curious but never fully pushed over the edge. 5. The Last Picture Show: Bogdanovich is a smart dude and I've enjoyed his commentary for years, yet remain ignorant about his movies. 6. Time of the Gypsies: I absolutely loved When Father Was Away On Business and Do You Remember, Dolly Bell? and I've been sitting on a copy of this for way too long. 7. Safe: Very nearly hated Velvet Underground but loved the Sirk-fueled Far From Heaven. I've heard great things about Safe but I've been weary. 8. The New World: Love Days of Heaven, loved Badlands, loved The Thin Red Line, think that Tree of Life looks transcendent - but I've never watched the Pocahontas film. 9. Das Boot: I'm lukewarm to friendly with most of Wolfgang Petersen's work (except for Troy, bleh) and this is the film I've heard is actually great instead of "Get off my plane" great but the track record scares me. 10. Modern Times: I'm a Keaton man, and I've tried to love Chaplin but I still seem to be at a distance from him. I've been told this is great, but I've been a bit hesitant to try. Watched because of this thread: The Graduate, The Sting, Straw Dogs.
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Punch Drunk Drewsky, I haven't seen anything on your list, but have something fun and watch Modern Times. I don't know what I was expecting when I started Apocalypse Now, but I was both surprised and blown away. Of course, like every other war movie, there are scenes showing just how brutal and intense war can be, but Apocalypse Now has that creepy psychological unease that takes it to a complete other level. 1. Winter's Bone - I've been meaning to catch up on this for forever. 2. Mean Streets, Casino, or The King of Comedy - I'm really getting into Scorsese(and de Niro, for that matter), and I can't decide where to go next. 3. The Fountain - It's the only Aronofsky film I haven't seen, and he's one of my favorite directors. 4. Sunset Boulevard - Another classic I haven't seen. 5. A Fistful of Dollars - I caught For a Few Dollars More on Turner Classic last week and loved it, so I really want to see the first one. 6. Reservoir Dogs - I really like Tarantino, but I still haven't seen this. 7. Psycho - I've seen probably the first 20 minutes or so, and besides, I've got to (hopefully) redeem myself for North by Northwest. 8. Perfect Blue - I've never seen a Satoshi Kon film, and it seems right to see it now. 9. Infernal Affairs - I was interested in The Departed when it came out but never ended up seeing it, and I also feel like I need to see more Chinese film, or at least one that hasn't left me in tears at the end. 10. Network - Netflix tells me I would love this movie, plus, I want context to the quote that everyone knows.
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Vertigo Ambrosia, watch The King Of Comedy. One the most underrated and unacknowledged film Scorsese or De Niro have ever done. Dog Day Afternoon was quite good. Sonny was one of the most interesting anti-heroes I've seen in a long time, and Noctarus' comment about the psychology of the characters was spot on. The first hour took it's time setting everything up but the second half really flew by. 8/10 #25 The Magnificent Seven - Might as well watch the Americanized version now. Plus I love Eli Wallach, Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson. #31 Labyrinth - Is this a movie that had to be a part of your childhood to really love (such as The Goonies) or will I still enjoy it regardless? Either way, David Bowie. #37 Rebecca - A Hitchcock film I didn't really even know existed til I got into classic films. I know absolutely nothing else about this one. #39 The Rules Of The Game - It's held strong onto #3 in the TSPDT Top 1000 for a long time, although I honestly don't know anything else about it other than that it's French. #45 Persona - Bergmanbergmanbergmanbergmanbergman. #49 Bowling For Columbine - I saw Sicko and it was funny, and I could use some solid political humor. #50 Mean Streets - Harvey Keitel's the loving man. #51 Saving Private Ryan - Sorry. #52 Breathless - Never seen a Godard. #53 Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song - Are we all just adding this to our lists? Eh, it's been awhile since my last Blaxploitation adventure anyway. Seen so far: Pan's Labyrinth, The Wild Bunch, The Warriors, Chinatown, Dr. Strangelove, American History X, Barton Fink, Apocalypse Now, Eraserhead, The Maltese Falcon, Annie Hall, Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?, Casablanca, M, Seven Samurai, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, The Godfather, The Seventh Seal, Mulholland Drive, 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Silence Of The Lambs, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid, Wild Strawberries, High Fidelity, Goldfinger, The Bicycle Thief, The Thing, Bonnie And Clyde, There Will Be Blood, 8½, Spirited Away, The Big Sleep, A Fish Called Wanda, The Man Who Wasn't There, 12 Angry Men, The Elephant Man, Once Upon A Time In The West, Moon, The 400 Blows, Rosemary's Baby, City Of God, Dog Day Afternoon
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TrixRabbi, while Breathless isn't my favorite Godard (though still terrific), the fact that you haven't seen one of his films needs to be amended immediately. I enjoyed The Green Mile a bit more than anticipated, but it still suffered in the ways I expected it to. It's overlong due to it's being essentially a string of subplots, and I feel like much have been cut out without sacrificing much of anything. It's also incredibly contrived and sentimental to the point of annoyance, but that's not to say that there aren't some moments of genuine emotional effect. I do love the fact that the cast consisted of what basically amounts to a brilliant collection of very fine character actors; David Cromwell, Doug Hutchison, Jeffrey DeMunn, David Morse, and Sam Rockwell--plus everyone else, there are so many--all make the film watchable, though Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan are obviously the spotlight performances. It isn't even terrific acting per se, they just make the film approachable and enjoyable to watch, which is good enough for me. I don't quite understand it's massive acclaim (yes, I'm basing that off of the IMDb Top 250), but it's certainly not bad. I also watched Spirited Away which was absolutely amazing and it's been floating around in my head ever since I watched it. Beautiful animation and a cute story without being over-the-top. I'm all ready to watch it again. List: 1. To Have and Have Not - All the trappings of greatness! 2. Three Colors: Blue - Curious about this trilogy, seems to be highly regarded so I'm looking forward to it 3. La Notte - Oh boy, I love L'avventura! 4. Midnight Cowboy - I'm a little unenthusiastic about this one, but it's probably near-essential 5. *NEW* Léon: The Professional - This one's been shameful for a while 6. Faust - Pretty excited for this one, I'm very fond of the Murnau I've seen and this one has intrigued me for a while 7. E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial - I hated this movie as a child but everyone has seen it and many people like it so maybe I was just a dick (I was) 8. Sideways - Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church? I'm already uncomfortable. Also, I'm not sure I'll like this 9. Night and Fog - I need more documentaries under my belt so why not a Resnais? It sounds fairly intriguing 10. *NEW* The Blue Angel - It's probably an issue that I have never seen a Josef Von Sternberg film... Watched: Dawn of the Dead - 3/5; Adaptation - 5/5; Sullivan's Travels - 3/5; Touch of Evil - 4/5; Once Upon a Time in the West - 4/5; Boogie Nights - 4/5; Almost Famous - 5/5; Hiroshima Mon Amour - 4/5; City of God - 4/5; The Treasure of the Sierra Madre - 3/5; Brazil - 5/5; Sunset Boulevard - 5/5; The Conversation - 3/5; Trainspotting - 3/5; L.A. Confidential - 4/5; Napoléon - 4/5; The Green Mile - 3/5
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PDMChubby posted:7. E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial - I hated this movie as a child but everyone has seen it and many people like it so maybe I was just a dick (I was) I supposed after you watch this, we'll know if you still are? Hope you aren't though. Okay, so after another long absence I finally watched Tombstone. This movie is unique in that it's the only movie I've ever seen where I loved the first half and hated the second. The character development in the first half is really really good. I really liked everyone's acting and it was a lot of fun to watch. Then....then Bill Paxton died and the movie took a hard turn into uneven poo poo. I understand the director was trying to really show the drama but it just went overboard. Overly dramatic. And it just kept happening. Him in the rain. Him telling the actress chick to leave him alone. The handshake while they're riding horses. Just so many scenes that were really over the top, cheesy, or down right unnecessary. This is a problem, because this movie is about an actual historical figure and I suppose the director wanted to show as much about his life as he could. But it wasn't necessary. For instance, every single scene with his wife could have been taken out and it would not have hurt the film in the least. I know he left his wife and ended up with the actress, but that whole portion seemed so shoe-horned. I don't know. I get why guys like it, and I even like it, but that doesn't mean it wasn't cheesy and it is certainly not one of the best Westerns, or any movie for that matter, that I've ever seen. Not disappointed, but just...underwhelmed. Here's my updated list: 1. 8 1/2 - I have never, ever seen a Fellini film. Not even a single clip, to my knowledge. I have absolutely no idea what this is about, or if I should even start with this one to introduce me to that director, but everyone has it on their list and everyone raves about it. 2. The Usual Suspects. I've never seen this movie, but I do know how it ends, and since it's one of those that the ending is a surprise, I feel that watching the movie would be moot. 3. Seven Samurai. My husband loves this film to death, but I've never seen it. Not a fan of old black and whites, so I'm hoping it will keep me interested. 4. The Seventh Seal. Have not one clue what this movie is about, who's in it, or who directs it, but it keeps popping up in everyone elses lists and the reviews people come back with are good, so I'm adding it. 5. The Deer Hunter. Don't know a lot about this one, just that it has a young Christopher Walken in it and there is an intense Russian roulette scene. But I hear it's good, so I'm adding it to the list. 6. The Kite Runner. I've heard nothing but amazement over this movie, but I really don't like the Middle East wars and I think this would just make me unable to appreciate the movie? I hope I'm wrong. 7. Lawrence of Arabia. Never even really heard much about this movie. I know it's a classic, but up until this thread, I never thought it was something I had to see. Here's hoping it's as good as everyone says it is and worth the time to watch it. 8. Grosse Point Blank This movie I've tried to watch, but always got distracted. I have a feeling it's going to be hard to keep concentrating on, but I want to finish it. Plus, I like John Cussack. 9. Rabbit Proof Fence. My dad has been trying to get me to see this one since he saw it, saying it's fantastic. Just never got around to it. 10. It Happened One Night. Heard it's a very good early romantic comedy? Also, I've only ever seen Mr. Gable in Gone With the Wind, so it would be nice to have more exposure to his other movies. Finished movies: Die Hard; Dr. Strangelove.; Chinatown; Citizen Kane; There Will Be Blood; Do The Right Thing; The Graduate; Rocky; The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly; A Streetcar Named Desire; Apocalypse Now; Children of a Lesser God; City of God; The Pianist; The Red Shoes; Eraserhead; Vertigo; Raging Bull; 2001: A Space Odyssey; Tombstone Bodnoirbabe fucked around with this message at 06:59 on Mar 14, 2011 |
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Bodnoirbabe, enjoy the hell out of The Seven Samurai, I know almost everyone else has. Decided to start this up again, gonna start over since I'm too lazy to go back and find where I left off. Plus I'm pretty sure I've seen most of the movies on my original list anyway. And got these the same way as before, just did the top ten movies I haven't seen on icheckmovies that have the most entries... The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp - Love The Archers, just haven't gotten around to this one yet. Great Expectations - Not a big Dickens fan but whatever. L'avventura - Just too lazy to deal with foreign movies on my own Children of Paradise - See Above The Leopard - BURT Mr. Hulot's Holiday - Everyone seems to love this one The English Patient - One of the four remaining Best Picture winners I have yet to see. Three Colors: Red - Once again, me and foreign movies..also, I haven't seen the second in this trilogy, if I should, just recommend that one. The Wings of Desire - Got nothing Rome, Open City - Me, Foreign movies again
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Wilhelm Scream, enjoy the hell out of Wings of Desire. You're in for a special treat if you love Peter Falk. (But who doesn't?) I'm finally getting in on this, as I'm trying to knock out the last twenty-five or so of TSPDT's top 100 that I haven't seen. Here are the ones that leap out at me: 1. The Battle of Algiers - I love films dealing with social conflicts, and gritty black and white photography, so the images I've seen from it are enticing. 2. Bringing Up Baby - I have no idea why I haven't seen this, I'm a fan of everyone involved. 3. City Lights - I've only ever seen The Great Dictator, but it was years ago. Bad, I know. I do love Buster Keaton. 4.Double Indemnity - Wilder, Chandler, I have no idea how I missed it. It's the only one of the "big name" noirs I haven't seen. 5.The Godfather: Part II - Saw it ages ago, but I don't remember enough to claim it. I hold Part I to be near perfect. 6. L'atalante - I love visually creative silent films, and the couple of scenes I saw in a documentary once were gorgeous. 7. Modern Times - Ditto re: Chaplin. 8. Sansho the Bailiff - Ugetsu blew me away; I've been meaning to explore some more Mizoguchi. 9. Some Like it Hot - I'm steadily working my way through Wilder, but man, the guy was prolific. 10. Sunrise - Note for #6 applies here, too.
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Aorist posted:5.The Godfather: Part II - Saw it ages ago, but I don't remember enough to claim it. I hold Part I to be near perfect. Animal Crackers is just about what I expected after seeing Duck Soup. While it wasn't the greatest comedy I've seen, it certainly had some amazing gags and amazing lines. A few gags didn't quite work out for me, but every time Groucho is on screen I'm bound to laugh. The speech next to the piano is legendary. I also watched American Beauty. Holy poo poo I'm not sure how to rate this. I guess I'll rate it high because I really found myself enjoying it I suppose. I'm not sure what to say other than Spacey is absolutely amazing in this. New List: 1. The Princess Bride - I'm not sure I've ever met a person that hasn't seen it (and disliked it for that matter). 2. To Kill a Mockingbird - I've seen a few bits but never the entire thing. 3. Nikita - Same director as Leon, all I know is it's action and has been recommended to me (I love a good action movie). 4. The King's Speech - Number 4 goes to the most recent best picture I haven't seen. And this one is about as recent as you can get. 5. Dial M for Murder - Hitchcock all day every day. 6. On the Waterfront - Classic Brando that I've missed. 7. Cars - The only Pixar movie I've never seen. I know it's not a CD favorite, but I've still heard good things. 8. American History X - All I know is swastika tattoo, curb stomping, and Fight Club like fanbase. 9. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington - Movie that has always intrigued me, but I'm uncertain why I've never watched it. 10. Platoon - Hey its got 2 of the stars of Major League. I imagine this has a bit of a different tone. Watched: Chinatown 9/10, 12 Angry Men 10/10, Gone With the Wind 7/10, Casablanca 8.5/10, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 9.5/10, The Godfather Part I 10/10, The Godfather Part II 9.5/10, Goodfellas 10/10, Do the Right Thing 7/10, A Clockwork Orange 6.5/10, Wall-E 10/10, Citizen Kane 9/10, Aliens 9.5/10, The Shawshank Redemption 9.5/10, Back to the Future 8/10, Schindler's List 10/10, Saving Private Ryan 9/10, Dr. Strangelove 6/10, Raging Bull 7/10, Rear Window 8.5/10, The Green Mile 7.5/10, Braveheart 8/10, Apocalypse Now 10/10, Seven Samurai 9/10, The Great Escape 8.5/10, City of God 8/10, Vertigo 8.5/10, Blue Velvet 8.5/10, Ratatouille 8/10, All Quiet on the Western Front 8/10, Mulholland Dr. 9/10, Sunset Blvd. 9/10, Bridge on the River Kwai 8.5/10, Memento 9/10, Unforgiven 9/10, The Usual Suspects 9/10, Network 9/10, The Social Network 7/10, Psycho 8.5/10, Black Swan 8/10, The Professional (Leon) 7.5/10, Duck Soup 7/10, Up 8.5/10, The Silence of the Lambs 9.5/10, The Hurt Locker 7.5/10, Animal Crackers 7.5/10, American Beauty 9/10
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Marioinblack you get the joy of watching Princess Bride for the first time! It's a sort of campy fantasy movie, but really fun and enjoyable. Also highly quotable. As for Mulholland Drive. I sort of liked it. Got the main gist of the movie:Betty is the dream of everything that Dianne didn't have. And I bet that there was plenty of stuff that flew right by me and that alone should warrant another watch, but...eeeh honestly I prefer much more Blue Velvet(Or even Twin Peaks) than this. Felt that in BV and TP there was a solid mystery story with odd characters and then Lynch lays on the weird and surreal imagery and moments to go along with it, while this was weird and surreal imagery and moments with a horror Hollywood story attached. But anyway that's me, the movie did peak my interest, and I'll be definitely rewatching it again some day, even if it's just for Naomi Watts tits, and then maybe I'll find something more to it. My *new* list of shame: Yojimbo I seen the Dollars trilogy which one of the movies is a remake of this, but due to laziness never got around to see the original. Once Upon a Time in America It's so long... 2001:Space Odyssey I'm always putting it off for whatever reason. The kind of movie I say to myself "I'll watch it tomorrow!" and tomorrow never comes. The Trial I read somewhere that Orson Welles thought this to be his best. Magnolia I'm not sure what it's about, only that it was made by the same guy who made There Will Be Blood, and that movie was brilliant. This should be too, hopefully. The Departed Big Scorsese fan, but someone spoiled the entire movie for me, and I just forgot about it. M Loved the silent movies of Fritz Lang, still haven't watched a "talkie" from him. On the Waterfront No excuse really... Days of Heaven Only saw TTRL from Mallick, need to get around the rest of his catalog. Brazil Another movie that I just keep delaying from watching for no real reason. Seen so far: Mulholland Drive. Electronico6 fucked around with this message at 15:30 on Mar 14, 2011 |
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Electronico6, The Departed is a must watch if you're a Scorsese fan. I watched Seven Samurai. While I probably would have got more out of it had I better understood the historical context beforehand, I still really enjoyed it. So many modern action films polarize good guys vs. bad guys, but this one really didn't at all. I felt bad for the samurai, felt bad for the bandits (especially the brutal part where the samurai burn down their fort and fill everyone who comes out), and bad for the farmers. I think of any of the three groups could be considered the antagonist, it's probably the farmers. They're mean, vengeful, ungrateful, and spiteful. Despite their surprising wealth, they act as though they have nothing. Anyway, good movie. Magnificent Seven - Feel like I need to watch the American remake now. Cries and Whispers - Another one I've owned and haven't watched. In fact, I've never seen a Bergman film! Persona - I feel like I need to see this before I die The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly - I still haven't seen a spaghetti western from start to finish  Annie Hall - Why haven't I seen this? I do enjoy Woody Allen. Raising Arizona - This is one of the only Coen movie I haven't seen. 2001 - I have a lot of Kubrick watching to do, which brings us to... Dr. Strangelove and Eyes Wide Shut Vertigo - I vaguely remember watching this as a kid. Been meaning to see it again as an adult. il serpente cosmico fucked around with this message at 19:34 on Mar 14, 2011 |
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il serpente cosmico you have 3 of my top 10 favorite films in there, I'll go with the safest bet, Dr. Strangelove. From the "C'était un rendez-vous" inspired opening sequence Carax signals two things, that Les amants du Pont-Neuf is going to be dynamic and stylish and that it's going to be grimy and bleak. That he's able to mix these two things together so well, with sequences that could be almost straight out of musicals yet never lose the tone of a film shot on filthy streets featuring people who haven't bathed in days, is a testament to Carax's vision. There are quite a few incredible dynamic visual sequences that give the film a pulse and contrast with the almost unspoken tragedy of the three lead characters. I really loved this and it opens up another side of French cinema I have yet to explore. Iwas also somewhat surprised by the ending and the Titanic like shot at the end. Updated list: Coal Miner's Daughter Is this actually any good? It's one of those films whose name sounds familiar but I can't really place the context in which I've heard it referenced. La grande guerra I get the feeling this is one of those overlooked classics. Yeelen I've seen very few African films, this one seems highly regarded and the imdb summary sounds cool. Die freudlose Gasse I need some more Garbo in my life. Cabiria I've heard that this is the first great silent film, and after seeing it mentioned by Scorsese I guess I need to see it. Offret Six months now I've been saying, I'll watch it this weekend. Still haven't seen it. You, the Living I've liked my other Roy Andersson film, should be cool. The Ascent Not seen anything by Shepitko but this is highly praised and nearly every post 1930s Soviet film I've seen has been a hit with me. Head-On A pretty acclaimed German/Turkish film that keeps popping up but all I can think of every time I see the title is "apply directly to the forehead." The Hawks and the Sparrows Salo aside, I think I like Passolini so I should check this out. For the hell of it, here's what I've seen so far: Last Tango In Paris 7.5/10 , Lola Montes 8.5/10 , First Blood 8.5/10 , Lolita 8.5/10 , The New World 8.5/10 , The Decalogue 9.5/10 , Neotpravlennoye pismo 10/10 , A Passage to India 8.5/10 , Yi-Yi 8.5/10 , The Last Emperor 7.5/10 , In a Year with 13 Moons 8.5/10 , The Big Red One 8.5/10 , Les Vampires 9.5/10 , Ballad of a Soldier 9.5/10 , Chelsea Girls 7.5/10 , Kin-Dza-Dza 9/10 , My Life as a Dog 8/10 , The Man who Fell to Earth 8/10 , Red Beard 8.5/10 , Satantango 9/10 , Napoleon 10/10 , Faces 9/10 , Godzilla 7/10, Olympia I 9.5/10 II 8.5/10 , Bad Day at Black Rock 9/10, Soy Cuba 9.5/10, Ossessione 8/10, Greed 10/10, Hoop Dreams 9.5/10, The Burmese Harp 9.5/10 , Éloge de l'amour 6.5/10 , Woodstock 7.5/10 , Die Nibelungen Siegfried 9/10 Kriemhild 8.5/10, Ceddo 10/10 , Wrath of Khan - 7/10 , Shoah 9/10 , City of Sadness 8.5/10, Fires on the Plain 9/10 , Berlin Alexanderplatz 9/10 , Heima 6.5/10 , Angels with Dirty Faces 8.5/10 , Juliet of the Spirits 7/10 Kings of the Road 8.5/10 , Farewell My Concubine 7.5/10 , Dodesukaden 10/10 , The Shootist 7/10 , Goodbye Lenin 9.5/10 , La hora de los hornos 9/10 , The Traveling Players 5/10 , Reds 9/10 , Werckmeister Harmonies 9/10 , Five Fingers of Death 8/10 , Dr. Mabuse: The Gambler 9/10 , Ong-bak 7.5/10 , The Devils 8.5/10 , Nostalghia 8/10 , Killer's Kiss 8.5/10 , Koyaanisqatsi 8.5/10 , Taegukgi hwinalrimyeo 9.5/10 , The Cove 9/10 , America, America 8.5/10 , Pour la suite du monde 5/10 , Lilja 4-ever 9/10 , The Cook the Thief His Wife & Her Lover 7/10 , Burma VJ 8.5/10 , The Testament of Dr. Mabuse 8.5/10 , Europa '51 9/10 , The Killers 9/10 , The Killers 7/10 , Pursued 8.5/10 , Pelle the Conqueror 8/10 , Brink of Life 9/10 , Fear and Desire 4/10 , The Naked Spur 6/10 , Stroszek 8.5/10 , Beau Travail 8/10 , Kanal 9/10 Field of Dreams 6/10 , Mishima 7/10 , Novecento 7/10 , A Face in the Crowd 9/10 , Floating Weeds 8.5/10, Heaven's Gate 8.5/10 , Days and Nights in the Forest 9/10 The War of The Worlds 6.5/10 , Fallen Angels 9/10 , The Crucified Lovers 8.5/10 , Sanxia haoren 8.5/10 , Fantomas 8.5/10 , The Ballad of Cable Hogue 9.5/10 , <---> 6/10 , The Devil and Daniel Webster 8.5/10 , Basic Instinct 8/10, Babette's Feast 5/10 , Wuthering Heights 8/10 , The Saragossa Manuscript 9.5/10 , The Public Enemy 7.5/10 , This Sporting Life 8.5/10 , A Nightmare on Elm Street 7/10 , Sans toit ni loi 9.5/10 Tales of Hoffman 7.5/10 , The Ten Commandments 7/10 , Underworld 8.5/10 , Showgirls 7/10 , La meglio gioventù 8/10 , Vidas Secas 7/10 , The Sorrow and the Pity 9/10 , The Human Condition I 9.5/10 , Russian Ark 8.5/10 , Brighton Rock 8.5/10 , Grey Gardens 9.5/10 , The Marriage of Maria Braun 9/10 , Tampopo 7/10 , Django 8.5/10 , Ballad of Narayama 8.5/10 , Baby Face 8/10 , David Holzman's Diary 8/10 , The Seventh Victim 8/10 , The Blue Kite 9/10 , Soylent Green 8/10 , Flesh and the Devil 9.5/10 , Branded to Kill 6.5/10 , The Golem 7.5/10 , A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies 9.5/10 , Ryan's Daughter 7/10 , 8 Diagram Pole Fighter 8.5/10 , Fiddler on the Roof 7/10 , American Movie 9/10 , The Longest Day 6/10 , Mephisto 9/10 , Barbarella 6/10 , Fast, Cheap & Out of Control 8.5/10 , The Room 1/10 , D.O.A. 9/10 , Cross of Iron 9.5/10 , Manila in the Claws of Neon 9.5/10 , He Who Gets Slapped 9.5/10 , Les amants du Pont-Neuf 9.5/10
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Peaceful Anarchy posted:From the "C'était un rendez-vous" inspired opening sequence Carax signals two things, that Les amants du Pont-Neuf is going to be dynamic and stylish and that it's going to be grimy and bleak. That he's able to mix these two things together so well, with sequences that could be almost straight out of musicals yet never lose the tone of a film shot on filthy streets featuring people who haven't bathed in days, is a testament to Carax's vision. There are quite a few incredible dynamic visual sequences that give the film a pulse and contrast with the almost unspoken tragedy of the three lead characters. I really loved this and it opens up another side of French cinema I have yet to explore. Iwas also somewhat surprised by the ending and the Titanic like shot at the end. I also really like Mauvais Sang. I need to check out more Carax.
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Peaceful Anarchy, I'm not sure if Coal Miner's Daughter is any good either, so I'll let you find out. The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia was an interesting movie. It's a real mindfuck just because it's hard to believe people actually live like that. I felt the presentation could have been a bit better, but the content was more than worth a viewing. 7/10 My List: Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: It's not that I have an aversion to subtitles, but with the English version coming out soon, it's just seemed easier to wait thus far Winchester '73: Western? Jimmy Stewart? What's not to love The Basketball Diaries: There's something intriguing about watching a person fall from grace A Soldier's Story: This was recommended to me by a family friend a while back, but I've never gotten around to it Three...Extremes: Asian horror intrigues me after seeing a lot of interesting ideas ruined by Hollywood The Road Warrior: Have had this sitting around my house for a while, need to watch it The Informer: I understand this is a must-see The Passion of Joan of Arc: From what I've heard, a must-see classic The Cove: Documentaries tend to get lost in the shuffle when I watch movies for Oscar season Hoffa: I'm a sucker for anything dealing with the mob Watched: Thin Blue Line 8/10, Let the Right One In 9/10, Evil Dead 2 8/10, Exit Through the Gift Shop 7/10, Hoop Dreams 9/10, The Devil's Backbone 6/10, Antichrist 3/10, Boys Don't Cry 9/10, The Producers 7/10, Malcolm X 7/10, [Rec] 10/10, The Pianist 8/10, The Virgin Suicides 5/10, The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia 7/10
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