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I recently watched Hud and although it's quite different to them, it reminded me of The Night of the Hunter, Days of Heaven, The Straight Story, In the Heat of the Night and even Matewan in the sense that I felt I was getting some insight into rural life in the United States. I felt in these movies there was a richness in the detail--whether it be the vernacular language, the settings or the kinds of story they tell. This is in contrast to something like Gone with the Wind where rural life felt like more of a sterile backdrop than a real driving part of the story. If anyone is able to make sense of this incoherent line of thought, I wonder if you can think of any other movies that might be similar?
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oceanside posted:I recently watched Hud and although it's quite different to them, it reminded me of The Night of the Hunter, Days of Heaven, The Straight Story, In the Heat of the Night and even Matewan in the sense that I felt I was getting some insight into rural life in the United States. I felt in these movies there was a richness in the detail--whether it be the vernacular language, the settings or the kinds of story they tell. This is in contrast to something like Gone with the Wind where rural life felt like more of a sterile backdrop than a real driving part of the story. If anyone is able to make sense of this incoherent line of thought, I wonder if you can think of any other movies that might be similar? I'm reasonably confident that The Last Picture Show, McCabe and Mrs Miller, Paris Texas, and Winter's Bone match the criteria and general vibe. Maybe American Honey and any of Jeff Nichols' films too.
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Oct 18, 2022 18:03
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It's a documentary but American Movie is a great example of this.
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Oct 18, 2022 18:06
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oceanside posted:I recently watched Hud and although it's quite different to them, it reminded me of The Night of the Hunter, Days of Heaven, The Straight Story, In the Heat of the Night and even Matewan in the sense that I felt I was getting some insight into rural life in the United States. I felt in these movies there was a richness in the detail--whether it be the vernacular language, the settings or the kinds of story they tell. This is in contrast to something like Gone with the Wind where rural life felt like more of a sterile backdrop than a real driving part of the story. If anyone is able to make sense of this incoherent line of thought, I wonder if you can think of any other movies that might be similar? Gummo
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Oct 18, 2022 18:10
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oceanside posted:I recently watched Hud and although it's quite different to them, it reminded me of The Night of the Hunter, Days of Heaven, The Straight Story, In the Heat of the Night and even Matewan in the sense that I felt I was getting some insight into rural life in the United States. I felt in these movies there was a richness in the detail--whether it be the vernacular language, the settings or the kinds of story they tell. This is in contrast to something like Gone with the Wind where rural life felt like more of a sterile backdrop than a real driving part of the story. If anyone is able to make sense of this incoherent line of thought, I wonder if you can think of any other movies that might be similar? The Reflecting Skin for sure. I also really love Vinterberg's Far From the Madding Crowd, and would imagine the Schlesinger version is too
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oceanside posted:I recently watched Hud and although it's quite different to them, it reminded me of The Night of the Hunter, Days of Heaven, The Straight Story, In the Heat of the Night and even Matewan in the sense that I felt I was getting some insight into rural life in the United States. I felt in these movies there was a richness in the detail--whether it be the vernacular language, the settings or the kinds of story they tell. This is in contrast to something like Gone with the Wind where rural life felt like more of a sterile backdrop than a real driving part of the story. If anyone is able to make sense of this incoherent line of thought, I wonder if you can think of any other movies that might be similar?
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Oct 18, 2022 18:35
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oceanside posted:If anyone is able to make sense of this incoherent line of thought, I wonder if you can think of any other movies that might be similar? The New Land (1972) and Dersu Uzala (1975). Dersu Uzala isn't in the US but it could be in a remote and desolate area.
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Oct 18, 2022 23:17
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Looking for a movie similar to Punch Drunk Love. Awkward courtship between outsiders. Ending in either success or failure, it'd be interesting to see both.
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Oct 19, 2022 04:44
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Ramrod Hotshot posted:Looking for a movie similar to Punch Drunk Love. Awkward courtship between outsiders. Ending in either success or failure, it'd be interesting to see both. Betty Blue (1986) has that.
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Oct 19, 2022 05:00
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Zogo posted:Betty Blue (1986) has that. Ive never seen Punch Drunk Love but seconding this rec just bc its an absolutely amazing movie
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Ramrod Hotshot posted:Looking for a movie similar to Punch Drunk Love. Awkward courtship between outsiders. Ending in either success or failure, it'd be interesting to see both. Harold and Maude? Ali & Ava Others are on the tip of my tongue…
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Oct 19, 2022 09:46
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Honestly both Phantom Thread and Licorice Pizza would probably qualify Edit: and The Master too, hah
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Oct 19, 2022 09:49
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morestuff posted:Honestly both Phantom Thread and Licorice Pizza would probably qualify Oh man, why didn't I think of those?!
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Looking for stuff like the Station Agent and Bagdad Cafe. Unlikely friendships between outsiders, preferably quite low stakes and quiet.
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Oct 19, 2022 15:19
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Chas McGill posted:Looking for stuff like the Station Agent and Bagdad Cafe. Unlikely friendships between outsiders, preferably quite low stakes and quiet. The Visitor.
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Chas McGill posted:Looking for stuff like the Station Agent and Bagdad Cafe. Unlikely friendships between outsiders, preferably quite low stakes and quiet. My Dinner With Andre. Not sure if outsider-y enough. Ramrod Hotshot posted:Looking for a movie similar to Punch Drunk Love. Awkward courtship between outsiders. Ending in either success or failure, it'd be interesting to see both. WongKarWai.txt Start with In the Mood for Love or Chungking Express
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oceanside posted:I recently watched Hud and although it's quite different to them, it reminded me of The Night of the Hunter, Days of Heaven, The Straight Story, In the Heat of the Night and even Matewan in the sense that I felt I was getting some insight into rural life in the United States. I felt in these movies there was a richness in the detail--whether it be the vernacular language, the settings or the kinds of story they tell. This is in contrast to something like Gone with the Wind where rural life felt like more of a sterile backdrop than a real driving part of the story. If anyone is able to make sense of this incoherent line of thought, I wonder if you can think of any other movies that might be similar? Ramrod Hotshot posted:Looking for a movie similar to Punch Drunk Love. Awkward courtship between outsiders. Ending in either success or failure, it'd be interesting to see both. I'm gonna recommend First Cow for both of these prompts.
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ynohtna posted:I'm gonna recommend First Cow for both of these prompts. Ooh, great call. I’ll add God’s Country for both too.
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Oct 19, 2022 18:30
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Ramrod Hotshot posted:Looking for a movie similar to Punch Drunk Love. Awkward courtship between outsiders. Ending in either success or failure, it'd be interesting to see both. Henry & June
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Oct 19, 2022 19:36
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I think I will probably end up watching every recommendation on this page
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Oct 20, 2022 15:22
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Ramrod Hotshot posted:Looking for a movie similar to Punch Drunk Love. Awkward courtship between outsiders. Ending in either success or failure, it'd be interesting to see both. Chunking Express 2046 Hannah and her Sisters Lady Bird But I'm A Cheerleader The Lobster
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Oct 31, 2022 08:09
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Looking for movies about isolation. Not like movies about loneliness around people, but rather people who are literally isolated/not around other humans. Moon is a great example of what I'm looking for. The movie doesn't have to only have one character/actor as long as the main purpose of the plot or a big chunk of it is having to deal with isolation.
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Oct 31, 2022 19:19
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Cast Away, to get the obvious out of the way All is Lost In My Room (Ulrich Köhler, 2018)
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The Quiet Earth.
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Silent Running (1972) The Omega Man (1971)
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Kurosawa's Dersu Uzala (1975) might fit. Though, it's less of a story about being alone/survival and more of a 'shared brotherhood of all outdoorsmen' kind of thing. At least, that's what I got out of it. Splendid natural cinematography, too. Anyway, it's on MosFilm's Youtube channel, it's 1080p, but at least it is free! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFaL03SKEzE Roumba fucked around with this message at 04:59 on Nov 3, 2022 |
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Kvlt! posted:Looking for movies about isolation. Not like movies about loneliness around people, but rather people who are literally isolated/not around other humans. Moon is a great example of what I'm looking for. Buried 127 Hours The Martian Gravity Life of Pi Her
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Into The Wild
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Kvlt! posted:Looking for movies about isolation. Not like movies about loneliness around people, but rather people who are literally isolated/not around other humans. Moon is a great example of what I'm looking for. "A Ghost Story" might fit the bill.
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Nov 1, 2022 13:15
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Alone Across the Pacific Never Cry Wolf The Wall (2012) Naked Island Johnny Got His Gun
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Kvlt! posted:Looking for movies about isolation. Not like movies about loneliness around people, but rather people who are literally isolated/not around other humans. Moon is a great example of what I'm looking for. The first half (or maybe first third, it's been awhile) of Oldboy The last segment / montage of 2001, I guess The Lighthouse (be warned that no matter how bleak a tone you're looking for, this is gonna out-bleak you by leaps and bounds)
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Kvlt! posted:Looking for movies about isolation. Not like movies about loneliness around people, but rather people who are literally isolated/not around other humans. Moon is a great example of what I'm looking for. Arctic (2018) with Mads Mikkelsen is a good fit for this too. A man stranded in the Arctic after a plane crash and doing his best to survive with his hand-cranked distress beacon. I haven't seen it in a while but it's very much in the survival/minimal dialogue zone, I enjoyed it a lot.
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Fantastic recs everyone, most of which I haven't seen but have been working my way through and really enjoying!
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Kvlt! posted:Looking for movies about isolation. Not like movies about loneliness around people, but rather people who are literally isolated/not around other humans. Moon is a great example of what I'm looking for. Cast Away Room
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Anyone have an recommendations for documentaries similar to Into Great Silence? Watched that one recently and I really like its minimal dialogue and focus on letting the sounds and pace of life at the monastery envelop the viewer, without really going into "talking head" type stuff. Subject matter can be secular or religious. Thanks for any recommendations!
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Leviathan is great, but make sure it’s not the narrative feature that came out around the same time. Manakamana from the same folks too
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Nov 14, 2022 04:03
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Not a documentary, but I think Le Quattro Volte captures the spirit of what you're describing
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Nov 14, 2022 04:27
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Looking for any good movies with a similar mood or tone to The Verdict. It's got a very particular kind of sadness to it. About lost opportunity, growing old and being weary from the weight of a harsh world, and doing one last good deed despite the odds stacked against you. It's a melancholy movie that is weirdly cozy. McCabe & Mrs. Miller is a bit in that vein, I think. Anything else?
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Origami Dali posted:Looking for any good movies with a similar mood or tone to The Verdict. It's got a very particular kind of sadness to it. About lost opportunity, growing old and being weary from the weight of a harsh world, and doing one last good deed despite the odds stacked against you. It's a melancholy movie that is weirdly cozy. McCabe & Mrs. Miller is a bit in that vein, I think. Anything else? Children of Men, maybe? Obviously Se7en comes to mind. Wonder Boys, maybe. Edit: Mangold's remake of 3:10 to Yuma would qualify. As would The Proposition. Timby fucked around with this message at 11:18 on Nov 14, 2022 |
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Unforgiven (and probably a half-dozen other late-period Clints) might qualify.
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