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This is a really, really broad question, but I just want to watch a tight, moody thriller. Something along the lines of The Shining, Silence of the Lambs, Psycho, Double Indemnity, Shutter Island, etc.
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njaa posted:I'm looking for movies that concentrate on witty and intense dialogue rather than action. I've throughly enjoyed 12 Angry Men and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf. For heavy on the witty and low on the intense, it's hard to beat the Marx Brothers classics (Duck Soup, A Day at the Races, A Night at the Opera, to start).
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Aug 27, 2010 15:37
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A Futbol Injustice posted:OK, here's an odd request. My buddy and I have been engaged in a Persona-lite battle of wills and I need to gain the upper hand. He loves horror, but he's also a film snob, and each recommendation I come up with ends up having one deep, unyielding flaw. Help me remember great, little-seen horror films from the past few years. I showed him All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (although its flaws are glaring to a budding filmmaker such as himself) and I will be showing him Martyrs and Antichrist, but beyond that, I'm stumped. Help, CineD! House of the Devil?
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Sep 5, 2010 17:55
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A Futbol Injustice posted:Good suggestion but he's seen it. I haven't seen it, but Ti West's Trigger Man was also well received.
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Sep 5, 2010 18:05
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CharlesWillisMaddox posted:Whats some good light sci-fi space movies? Something like Moon or even The Fountain, Sci-Fi without aliens and laser battles. I wouldn't call it "light," but if you're looking for realistic you should check out Primer. Edit: Oops, missed "space." Sorry. morestuff fucked around with this message at 05:23 on Sep 21, 2010 |
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Sep 21, 2010 05:14
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sursumdeorsum posted:So I have never ever seen a Noir in my life. What would be the best film to start off with? I really know almost nothing about the genre. There are a ton of movies out there that you can dig in to, but these are generally considered classics: Double Indemnity (watch this one if you don't catch any other, in my opinion) Maltese Falcon Touch of Evil The Killing Edit: If you're looking for something more current, Chinatown and After Dark, My Sweet are both great. morestuff fucked around with this message at 21:18 on Nov 2, 2010 |
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Nov 2, 2010 21:16
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A Futbol Injustice posted:Dear HUNDU THE BEAST GOD, On a semi-related note, I was trying to track down a press release for work today and accidentally stumbled on this.
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Nov 3, 2010 23:10
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Tuxedo Catfish posted:I just got through watching Suspiria; I think I have a new favorite horror film. I'll probably move on to Argento's other work next, but as long as I'm here - can anyone recommend me other horror films where the conflict takes place entirely or almost entirely between female characters? I really liked the distance between Suspiria and the traditional monster / slasher film gender dynamics, and I'd like to see if it's been realized anywhere else. The Descent is exactly what you're talking about. The Ginger Snaps movies also touch on a lot of gender issues, but the quality is kind of spotty.
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Dec 7, 2010 07:04
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oceanside posted:What are some movies where we get to see intelligent people solving problems? Kind of like seeing geniuses at work. I'm thinking along the lines of Goodnight and Good Luck, Quiz Show or Wag The Dog. All The President's Men is a classic along these lines.
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Dec 18, 2010 17:55
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Swole O This posted:I liked Jarhead, Lost in Translation and Casino Royale. Try Zodiac.
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Dec 21, 2010 21:21
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csidle posted:I'm reading about how the indians lived before America was discovered way back in the 15th and 16th century. Are there any good movies about this? Preferably about how it was before the Spanish discovered the land, but movies around that entire period will do. I really enjoyed Apocalypto, but it seems like it's a pretty divisive movie.
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Jan 18, 2011 18:51
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Blast Fantasto posted:This should be an easy one. I recently watched The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (the original) and thought it was the poo poo. In addition to the others mentioned, maybe the first few Dirty Harry movies; blaxploitation flicks like Shaft, Superfly and The Mack; Peckinpah's The Getaway or Bring Me The Head Of Alfredo Garcia (BMTHAG is set in Mexico, non-urban, but still rules); and other assorted movies like Mean Streets, The Seven-Ups, and Friends of Eddie Croyle. Most of those stray from the police procedural template, but they're all great and fall under the (kind of broad) crime/thriller genre. Also, if you haven't seen it, Zodiac does a terrific job of recreating and commenting on elements of those movies.
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Jan 24, 2011 17:41
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These Loving Eyes posted:I'm currently reading Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance in which four people are traveling from Minnesota to California on motorcycles in the mid-70s. So I began wondering if there are any great (road) movies that use some small American towns, dusty motels, backroads and wide open prairies as their backdrops. I'm also interested in something like Into the Wild in which the protagonist travels across the country meeting random people. Guess I'm searching for some sort of drifter movies. V It's been a few years since I've seen it, but I loved Wim Wenders' Alice In The Cities. Your description made me think of it. It's from the same era as Easy Rider and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, and it has a guy drifting through small-town America and then European cities. If someone else has seen this more recently and doesn't think it would be a good fit, feel free to say so. Wenders' Paris, Texas also has some great dusty rambling.
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FitFortDanga posted:The Grifters is the pinnacle of neo-noir IMO. Is this based on the Jim Thompson novel? I've been working my way through his bibliography and that one is next.
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Mar 22, 2011 06:16
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regulargonzalez posted:The Usual Suspects is an odd duck. It's one of those films that everyone should see, as you'll be blown away by it by the time the credits roll. But just personally I don't think it holds up well on multiple viewings. When you think about it, there's no "there" there. It's all about the "Gotcha!" and there's not much else I guess this might be true for some people, but you should on some level be able to enjoy a noir-flavored crime picture with that murderer's row of character actors regardless of how it ends.
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Apr 6, 2011 03:32
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Wreath of Barbs posted:After playing L.A. Noire quite a bit, I'm in the mood for some decent classic or modern Noir films. It's a genre I've, unfortunately, let slip right past me up until now. The only examples that I've seen are The Third Man and Brick. Anyone have some suggestions? Just a few: Classics: Double Indemnity, The Maltese Falcon, The Killing, Touch of Evil Modern: Chinatown; After Dark, My Sweet; The Long Goodbye This is also a good noir primer.
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May 18, 2011 16:19
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codyclarke posted:It's a good movie, just not great. Worth seeing, though. This really sums up a lot of Sam Raimi's movies for me.
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May 24, 2011 18:56
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Bad Munki posted:There is a very particular kind of movie I often enjoy. So particular that at this point, I know of two examples: Casshern, and Goemon. It's that bizarre over the top fantastic kung fu type slop, with lots of action, typical kung fu movie acting, and lots of pretty colors and eye candy with big shots and shiny colors. I'm not sure what it is about those kinds of movies, but they push a button that is wired directly to the pleasure center of my brain. If you haven't seen Stephen Chow's movies (Shaolin Soccer, Kung Fu Hustle, etc.) they sound right up your alley.
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Jun 2, 2011 23:05
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codyclarke posted:I've been on a prison movie kick lately. Any recommendations? Some ideas: A Prophet (good recent crime movie) Bronson (great central performance by Tom Hardy) Hunger (much more reflective than the above) Cool Hand Luke (a classic) Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (batshit insane) The Rock (I like it, it rules)
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Jun 28, 2011 04:36
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BIZORT posted:I feel like I'm running out of films that looked interesting by their Netflix descriptions and would like some recommendations if anyone has some. I love dark comedies, insular films, sometimes depressing, anything involving counterculture, and drugs don't hurt. Some favorites of mine: Just some random picks: Counter-culture: Two-Lane Blacktop, Repo Man, Blow-Up, Dirty Harry (counter-counter-culture) Dark comedies: Fargo/Barton Fink/Any Cohen Brothers movie, The Apartment,
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Jun 28, 2011 19:12
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Criminal Minded posted:Both those movies cop pretty heavily from the aforementioned Solaris, as well as 2001 and Alien. Can't go wrong with any of those three. Although you should point out that they drew heavily from the original Solaris, not the remake with George Clooney.
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Jul 23, 2011 20:30
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Mr Empty posted:I recently watched the film Chungking Express and was wondering if someone could recommend films somewhat similar to it as i haven't been able to get it out of my head. I really liked the dreamlike feel of it with the stylish direction/editing along with the honesty of the slice of life relationship stuff, so maybe stuff along those lines. If you haven't seen any other Wong Kar-Wai, you should give In the Mood For Love, 2046 and Days of Being Wild a shot.
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Aug 2, 2011 18:00
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Criminal Minded posted:Recommend me lesser-known neo-noirs. I just saw The Last Seduction and really enjoyed it, so I'm looking for other stuff off the beaten track, as opposed to titans like Chinatown and Body Heat. The Long Goodbye is pretty popular, but you should see it if you haven't. I also really dig After Dark, My Sweet and Devil in a Blue Dress. morestuff fucked around with this message at 16:03 on Sep 2, 2011 |
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Sep 2, 2011 15:53
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codyclarke posted:What are some good 70's/80's/90's horror movies with ridiculous twist endings? A la Sleepaway Camp, Happy Birthday To Me, Pieces, New York Ripper (even though the twist ending was unintentional), Phantasm. High Tension is 2000s, but definitely qualifies.
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Sep 8, 2011 15:59
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RollingBoBo posted:What are some good war movies? I've only seen like apocalpyse now (probably my favorite movie) and the deer hunter. That's kind of a broad request. Paths of Glory is one you should watch, though.
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Sep 14, 2011 15:40
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Magic Hate Ball posted:What are some good films that satirize high society? The more vicious the better. Catty bitches are a plus (All About Eve is at the top of my Netflix queue). I enjoyed Gosford Park.
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Sep 22, 2011 15:46
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These Loving Eyes posted:Loved Paris, Texas, what should I watch next? I especially liked the desert scenery, the constant feel of either the break of dawn or the approaching dusk, the whole roadmoviesh vibe, the excellent dialogue and superb acting. Alice in the Cities is another road movie by Wim Wenders that tackles similar themes. No desert landscapes, though.
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Sep 28, 2011 15:21
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Vira posted:Can someone recommend some good foreign sci-fi films produced in the last 10 years ? Depending on your definition of sci-fi, The Host and 2046 are both worth seeing.
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Nov 17, 2011 16:44
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SnowWolf posted:Looking for action movies where the villain's plot actually succeeds (big bomb goes off, etc.) The movie itself isn't great, but this happens in a big way in The Sum of All Fears.
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Jan 26, 2012 16:31
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The Poseidon Adventure would be a good pick. Hackman! Borgnine! Roddy McDowall!
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Feb 3, 2012 23:11
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The Long Goodbye is great.
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Feb 4, 2012 08:12
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DetoxP posted:This will be strangely specific, but I love movies featuring an ensemble cast that has intertwining (to some degree) storylines and there's some big kind of catharsis at the end. In other words, movies like Magnolia. I have no idea what to call this but everyone I talk to seems to know what I'm talking about. Does anyone know other films like this? You can always try some Altman movies like Short Cuts or Nashville.
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fenix down posted:After watching Psycho, Rope, and Strangers on a Train recently, I was thinking that the killers are all quite young. What are some other films that fit into this category? Clockwork Orange and Dirty Harry immediately jump to mind, but I'm sure there are plenty more. Peeping Tom is what comes to mind for me first. There's also the killer children sub genre, with The Omen, Orphan, Village of the Damned, etc.
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Mar 15, 2012 21:32
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CloseFriend posted:Ever since I watched Drive a few months ago I've had the biggest hankering for more Michael Mann-style films. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything of his with the feel of Manhunter or Heat. (I enjoyed Collateral, Ali, and what I've seen of The Insider and Miami Vice—both the show and the film—but none of those did it for me.) I hope this isn't as broad a question as I fear it is, but what are some other "art/crime" films like Drive or Manhunter (besides Tarantino's stuff, almost all of which I've seen)? I remember Ronin having a similar feel to Mann's stuff, but it's been a while. I could just be conflating it with Heat.
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Apr 1, 2012 14:14
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feedmyleg posted:For some reason I didn't get around to watching The Sweet Smell of Success until last night. It's obviously famous these days for its crackerjack dialogue, but even having seen a handful of the big noir films of the time I can't remember any dialogue that sharp, quick, and unrelenting. What else out there hits the same marks? Double Indemnity and The Maltese Faclon also have some great lines.
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Luigi's Discount Porn Bin posted:My girlfriend and I have one night each week where we speak German with each other and watch German films, but the well is starting to run dry. So I'm looking for some good German language films, preferably ones that aren't really depressing or obscure - more along the lines of Lola Rennt than Das Leben Der Anderen. Some relatively accessible German films: Goodbye, Lenin - comedy/coming of age Mostly Martha - romantic comedy Der Baader Meinhof Komplex - historical drama Anatomie - a mediocre, but kind of fun, horror movie Some half-German/half-English movies: Bagdad Cafe Schultze Gets The Blues If you feel like branching out into more depressing/abstract (but still great) movies, there's stuff like Wings of Desire, Alice in the Cities, Revanche, The White Ribbon, The Edukators, Downfall, Ali: Fear Eats The Soul, The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum, The Marriage of Maria Braun, The Tin Drum, Werner Herzog's early movies, other stuff by Wim Wenders, etc., etc. morestuff fucked around with this message at 16:15 on Apr 23, 2012 |
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Apr 23, 2012 16:08
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RizieN posted:Gonna do one repost....Anyone got anything for me? I haven't seen Begotten, but you can always try Eraserhead.
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Apr 24, 2012 16:28
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MILTONS COD posted:Talking of horror films, can anyone recommend something with a good dose of . . . hmmm, I'm not sure what you'd call it, architectural horror? Cube is basically exactly what you're looking for.
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Apr 26, 2012 18:04
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I just watched The House on Haunted Hill and enjoyed it, despite its obvious flaws. Any suggestions for other William Castle movies (or similar) worth watching?
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Thanks for the suggestions, everyone.
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