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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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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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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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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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PDMChubby posted:Léon: The Professional - This one's been shameful for a while The only one I've seen, but it's definitely a worthwhile watch. Just for continuity's sake, I took the time to watch Seven Samurai before seeing Ran that was chosen for me. Seven Samurai was absolutely amazing. The build-up to the action was methodical and involving. The resultant battles were not only enjoyable to watch, but understood from a tactical point of view. I love to watch Toshirō Mifune's body language, and Takashi Shimura was in his element. Ran was the first Kurosawa movie I've seen not to include the above-mentioned acting pair. I suppose color was another new element, which was exemplified most by traditional costumes and scenery. One of my favorite scenes was Hidetora fleeing the burning castle, which must have been filmed in only one take. The entire sequence at the Third Castle was unbelievably brutal in a way I did not expect. I haven't read King Lear in a few years but the way they translated certain events into the context of Japanese social customs was done well. 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 Annie Hall Adding a comedy to this list 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. [/quote]
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FitFortDanga posted:The Lion King - Not a Disney fan. I was going to recommend The Wrestler, but with so many Disney films on your list I think I'll choose this one to whittle them down. I thought The Big Sleep was the epitome of film noir that I've seen so far. The atmosphere was great, although it's taking me a while to put together the links between all the characters. In particular, it is difficult for me to understand why so much emphasis was being placed on the missing dude Regan. The blackmail involved Carmen and "picture proof" of her with the murdered Geiger. That was Joe Brody's blackmail scheme, separate from Eddie Mars who was apparently blackmailing the family due to Carmen's involvement in the murder of Regan. Regan had some kind of relationship with one of Sternwood's daughters, but he also tried to run off with Mars' wife, who is later seen in the movie in the company of Mars' gangsters. What? Anyway, I realized this is the first movie I've seen with Bogart as a noir detective, so I'm going to add The Maltese Falcton to my list at a later time. Updated list: The 400 Blows One of those classics I'm obliged to watch at some point Army of Shadows The description for this movie sounds incredible, especially after watching Melville’s subtle direction of Le Samourai 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 Marlon Brando gives a magnificent performance as a longshoreman. It doesn't sound immediately gripping but I know it has an extremely good reputation. Reds Going through Warren Beatty’s films; this one seems to be the most epic in scope. Annie Hall Adding a comedy to this list 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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Treebeh posted:10. Taxi Driver - Never had much interest in De Niro. Then this is a movie you should watch. Army of Shadows is a film of such magnificent quality, it's strange to think this classic wasn't released in the U.S. until five years ago. Stylistically, it has close similarities with Le Samourai. Melville's cool, precise direction allows scenes to build tension and atmosphere without much too much overt melodrama. I was impressed by the cinematography which relied on muted colors, dark lighting and realistic locations. The plot is elegant in its simplicity. Unlike a lot of movies, I guess, there is no single objective this Resistance is trying to "blow up". They're simply trying to survive, and must endure a series of difficult choices and hardships. Updated list: The 400 Blows One of those classics obliged to watch at some point The Bicycle Thief Languishing at the top of the queue La Dolce Vita Have never seen this or any other film by Fellini. The Asphalt Jungle Catching up with Huston and noir On the Waterfront Marlon Brando's performance as a longshoreman. It doesn't sound immediately gripping but I know it has an extremely good reputation. Reds This one seems to be the most epic in scope of Warren Beatty Annie Hall Adding a comedy to this list 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. Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows
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Electronico6 posted:On the Waterfront No excuse really... Just watched it, so I'll pass along this great movie to you. On the Waterfront was superb. As a tale of corruption and whistle-blowing, it ranks at the top. The story was quite suspenseful, with characters being pressed to testify against their superiors as the violence worsens dramatically. The music was effective at setting the mood, and there were some particularly good black-and-white shots. As far as dialogue, the top moments were the priest's speech, and the conversation between Terry and his brother in the taxi. Possible spoilers for a half-a-century-old movie ahead. The film was apparently created in the context of McCarthyism hearings, to justify the director's "naming of names", but I did not think the film was completely effective at that. In the real anti-Communist hearings, people would "betray" their fellow co-workers. In the movie, this would be translated to Terry identifying for the mob certain people likely to squeal, something he was pressured to do. Instead, he has a change of heart and shifts his allegiance to the repressed longshoremen, choosing to testify against the indefensibly corrupt and reprehensible mob. This seems to be a self-serving vindication for ruining Hollywood actors' lives, who to my knowledge never murdered or extorted money from anyone. I read about this issue after watching the movie, and it doesn't detract from the film itself (which deserves all its acclaim). Updated list: The 400 Blows One of those classics obliged to watch at some point The Bicycle Thief Languishing at the top of the queue La Dolce Vita Have never seen this or any other film by Fellini. The Asphalt Jungle Catching up with Huston and noir Reds This one seems to be the most epic in scope of Warren Beatty Annie Hall Some light-hearted comedy for the list Fantastic Planet Animated French science fiction, looks bizarre 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. Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront
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Mistletoe Donkey posted:6) The Battle of Algiers- seems to be right up my alley Cool movie. Fantastic Planet featured a creative artistic vision and some psychedelic visuals, although I wouldn't recommend watching this movie on a real trip. The trend of the movie was more disturbing than expected. There was some social commentary with the Draags, who represented an advanced but emotionally-detached civilization enslaving the clearly sentient (albeit miniature) human beings. The alien lifeforms were improbably strange (like out of Dr. Seuss' nightmares), and the jazzy soundtrack oddly fitting. Updated list: The 400 Blows One of those classics obliged to watch at some point The Bicycle Thief Languishing at the top of the queue La Dolce Vita Have never seen this or any other film by Fellini. The Asphalt Jungle Catching up with Huston and noir Reds Seems to be the most epic in scope of Warren Beatty Annie Hall Some light-hearted comedy for the list Bringing Out the Dead I like the potential of this one 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. Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet
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Electronico6 posted:Brazil Another movie that I just keep delaying from watching for no real reason. This is a memorable one, for sure. I appreciated Annie Hall. The script was witty, containing many classic scenes. The simultaneous therapy sessions and Allen continually breaking the fourth wall contributed to an effect like being at a play, at times. Reflections on the stages of a romantic relationship were incisive and relatively mature. The "latest" Woody Allen film I've seen, after Bananas and Sleeper. Will be adding Manhattan to the list. Updated list: The 400 Blows One of those classics obliged to watch at some point The Bicycle Thief Languishing at the top of the queue La Dolce Vita Have never seen this or any other film by Fellini The Asphalt Jungle Catching up with Huston and noir The Hill Off the radar but still sounds interesting Reds Seems to be the most epic in scope of Warren Beatty Bringing Out the Dead I like the potential of this one 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. Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall
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marioinblack posted:8. Taxi Driver - Don't know much other than Scorsese and someone appears to be talking to De Niro. I'll pick Taxi Driver again - definitely a movie you don't want to be ashamed of! Barton Fink was a lot better than I expected. The film used symbolism and irony very well. The hotel seemed to have a character its own, similar to The Shining. All the characters from John Turturro, to John Goodman's character and the fellow from Monk, were great. Without question I would place it in the top third of the Coen Brothers' output (that I've seen) (yes I divide their filmography into large breaks). Updated list: The 400 Blows One of those classics obliged to watch at some point The Bicycle Thief Languishing at the top of the queue La Dolce Vita Have never seen this or any other film by Fellini The Asphalt Jungle Catching up with Huston and noir The Hill Off the radar but still sounds interesting Reds Seems to be the most epic in scope of Warren Beatty Manhattan Woody Allen's magnum opus according to some Bringing Out the Dead I like the potential of this one Gandhi Can this movie hold my attention for the running time? The Academy believes it's worthy. The Insider I can get down with Michael Mann and Al Pacino any time, plus, intriguing subject matter. Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink
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Treebeh posted:4. 12 Angry Men - It was black and white and I was ignorant and stupid. A fundamentally strong movie. The 400 Blows is a good story about a misunderstood boy and the sordid activities he is led to pursue after becoming viewed as a delinquent in school. Filmed in the style of realism and hitting many points on the emotional spectrum, the movie feels like a genuinely inspired effort. The cinematography, notably on the streets of Paris, was admirable - the soundtrack too. I thought it really came together in the scene where he escapes *a place* and the camera follows him running through different terrains in one unbroken shot, eventually reaching the sea. Updated list: La Grande Illusion Becoming more interested in French films The Bicycle Thief Languishing at the top of the queue La Dolce Vita Have never seen this or any other picture by Fellini The Asphalt Jungle Catching up with Huston and the noir genre The Hill Off the radar, but still sounds interesting Reds The most epic in scope of Warren Beatty; kind of sounds like an interesting biography, given his political views Manhattan Woody Allen's magnum opus according to some Bringing Out the Dead This one's got potential Gandhi Can this movie hold my attention for the running time? The Academy believes it's worthy. The Insider I can get down with Michael Mann and Al Pacino any time, plus, intriguing subject matter. Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows
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Electronico6 posted:The Searchers Need to see more westerns that don't include Clint Eastwood. A seminal Western that breaks down some of the archetypes associated with the genre. Incredibly beautiful landscapes, as well. La Grand Illusion was a surprisingly good movie for being released over seventy years ago. Filmed between World Wars I and II, some of the dialogue and themes were quite prescient. I particularly liked the dichotomy between aristocrats and the working classes. The last statement about the meaninglessness of war and national borders must have left a strong impression on its original audience. Updated list: The Bicycle Thief Languishing at the top of the queue La Dolce Vita Have never seen this or any other picture by Fellini The Asphalt Jungle Catching up with Huston and the noir genre The Hill Off the radar, but still sounds interesting Reds The most epic in scope of Warren Beatty; kind of sounds like an interesting biography, given his political views Manhattan Woody Allen's magnum opus according to some Bringing Out the Dead This one's got potential Gandhi Can this movie hold my attention for the running time? The Academy believes it's worthy. The Insider I can get down with Michael Mann and Al Pacino any time, plus, intriguing subject matter. The Host Not expecting greatness, this is just a kind of filler Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion
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Dmitri Russkie posted:Sunset Boulevard - Loved Double Indemnity and would like to see some more Billy Wilder. You know you're in for a good one. I can't come up with anything negative to say about Gandhi. Stylistically it wasn't very ornamented, but the presentation and scale was epic. I understand what people mean when they say Ben Kingsley practically becomes Gandhi. For now, I prefer it to Lean's A Passage to India. Updated list: The Bicycle Thief Languishing at the top of the queue La Dolce Vita Have never seen this or any other picture by Fellini The Asphalt Jungle Catching up with Huston and the noir genre The Hill Off the radar, but still sounds interesting Reds The most epic in scope of Warren Beatty; kind of sounds like an interesting biography, given his political views Manhattan Woody Allen's magnum opus according to some Bringing Out the Dead This one's got potential The Insider I can get down with Michael Mann and Al Pacino any time, plus, intriguing subject matter. The Host Not expecting greatness, this is just a kind of filler Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, seems watchable Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi
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Hra Mormo posted:#3. Schindler's List I've heard alot of praise about this one, but every time I'm looking to watch a movie, I have a more appealing alternative present. This movie succeeds on a lot more than its dreary subject matter might suggest. For the entirety of The Hill, only the direction was consistently great, beginning with the long opening shot. The last part of the movie got really intense, though. Given time to develop in the confines of a war prison, the tension between the prisoners and officers reached a critical point. Sean Connery in excellent form, as well as the actors who played the black prisoner and British sergeant. Updated list: The Bicycle Thief Languishing at the top of the queue La Dolce Vita Have never seen this or any other picture by Fellini The Asphalt Jungle Catching up with Huston and the noir genre Reds The most epic in scope of Warren Beatty; kind of sounds like an interesting biography, given his political views Manhattan Woody Allen's magnum opus according to some Bringing Out the Dead This one's got potential The Insider I can get down with Michael Mann and Al Pacino any time, plus, intriguing subject matter. The Host Not expecting greatness, this is just a kind of filler Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, seems watchable Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill
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knees of putty posted:Casablanca ... Enjoy... Manhattan brought out the best Woody Allen I have seen yet. The dialogue was thoughtful, funny, and I appreciated the long takes that allowed a natural conservation to evolve. The black-and-white cinematography was really beautiful. I think of the planetarium, but the New York scenery in general was quite evocative. Considering Isaac's love interest in this movie is a 17 year-old girl, and the time it spends trying to get them back together in the end, I find it strange that Woody Allen dislikes this movie (although that part did seem the most forced). Updated list: The Bicycle Thief Languishing at the top of the queue La Dolce Vita Have never seen this or any other picture by Fellini The Asphalt Jungle Catching up with Huston and the noir genre Reds The most epic in scope of Warren Beatty; kind of sounds like an interesting biography, given his political views Bringing Out the Dead This one's got potential The Insider I can get down with Michael Mann and Al Pacino any time, plus, intriguing subject matter. The Host Not expecting greatness, this is just a kind of filler Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, seems watchable Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill, Manhattan
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Electronico6 posted:Bicycle Thieves Never finished watching this one, should watch the rest of it but I'm lazy. Way to lazy. I can't stop hearing about this movie, so if you enjoy it, maybe you could recommend it for me? I was hoping The Host would not be a disaster-monster movie in the style of Cloverfield, and I was pleasantly surprised. The monster actually received a fair amount of screen time throughout, appropriately vicious and serving as an allegorical stand-in for U.S./internationalist domination. The Korean people are very independent, I suppose, explaining why North Korea even endorsed the film (according to Wikipedia). Notions of self-sacrificial duty and strong family ties were present, as they are in many Asian movies. Towards the end, I thought some of these sentiments became too hamfisted, the plot definitely weakening...but overall it was an enjoyable flick. Updated list: The Bicycle Thief Languishing at the top of the queue La Dolce Vita Have never seen this or any other picture by Fellini The Asphalt Jungle Catching up with Huston and the noir genre Reds The most epic in scope of Warren Beatty; kind of sounds like an interesting biography, given his political views Bringing Out the Dead This one's got potential The Insider I can get down with Michael Mann and Al Pacino any time, plus, intriguing subject matter. Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, seems watchable Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill, Manhattan, The Host
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bluefire579 posted:Arthur: One of those that slipped through the cracks You had might as well watch this one, so you can mock the Russell Brand remake that I assume is going to suck hard. The Bicycle Thief is a simple story, effective at portraying the desperate poverty of a working man. The twist at the end that continues the cycle was quite sad. One more from this list and I'll add some new ones: La Dolce Vita Have never seen this or any other picture by Fellini The Asphalt Jungle Catching up with Huston and the noir genre Reds The most epic in scope of Warren Beatty; kind of sounds like an interesting biography, given his political views Bringing Out the Dead This one's got potential The Insider I can get down with Michael Mann and Al Pacino any time; intriguing subject matter. Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, seems watchable Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill, Manhattan, The Host, The Bicycle Thief
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Electronico6 posted:
Not as perfect as Leone's earlier stuff, but epic nonetheless. The Asphalt Jungle was a satisfying noir. The characters' personalities were clearly identified, the repercussions of their actions seemingly unavoidable. Definitely was an inspiration for later heist films. The way Sterling Hayden locks his eyes on someone is kind of scary, although it made me chuckle because of my mental picture of "rainwater and grain alcohol" General Ripper. New list: La Dolce Vita This will be my first Fellini picture The Killing Now the earliest Kubrick I have not seen Reds The most epic in scope of Warren Beatty; kind of sounds like an interesting biography, given his political views The Abyss I've got the Special Edition and "making of" documentary, looking forward to it Bringing Out the Dead This one's got potential The Insider I can get down with Michael Mann and Al Pacino any time; intriguing subject matter Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, seems watchable and relevant Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill, Manhattan, The Host, The Bicycle Thief, The Asphalt Jungle
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Zogo posted:#149 Notorious - Another short adjective/noun Hitchcock film I know nothing about. (added 2/10/11) A fine Hitchcock thriller, with typically great lead actors. Enjoy. The Insider made a good impression on me. The scenes at CBS felt like a more dramatized version of All the President's Men. Al Pacino's impassioned speeches about investigative journalism and corporate influence were strong. Wigand's personal life was filled with emotion, lent even more weight by a soundtrack from the woman whose mournful vocals were also used effectively in Gladiator. The movie had an adept style of using close-ups, and remarkable composition at times. New list: 8 1/2 instead of La Dolce Vita for my first Fellini The Killing Now the earliest Kubrick I have not seen  Reds Kind of sounds like an interesting biography, given Warren Beatty's political viewsThe Abyss I've got the Special Edition and "making of" documentary, looking forward to it Bringing Out the Dead This one's got potential Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, seems watchable and relevant Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill, Manhattan, The Host, The Bicycle Thief, The Asphalt Jungle, The Insider
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Bodnoirbabe: your post got submitted right after Revolutionaut, and he still needs a movie chosen for him. I'll be watching Bringing Out the Dead since it was picked first.
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Knees of putty, check out La Grande Illusion. It's the only Renoir I've seen but it appealed to me a lot as an anti-war film. Bringing Out the Dead may not be Scorsese's best, but it is certainly a great movie. With Nic Cage, they created the environment of a "living nightmare", in parallel with some heavy religious allegory supplied by Paul Schrader. Superb combination of cinematography and soundtrack. The ambulance-driving scenes as well as those of the junkie's apartment were stylish. Not quite as surreal as After Hours, not quite as deep as Taxi Driver, but it works as a plot-less excursion through purgatory, basically. New list: 8 1/2 instead of La Dolce Vita for my first Fellini The Killing Now the earliest Kubrick I have not seen Reds Kind of sounds like an interesting biography, given Warren Beatty's political viewsThe Abyss I've got the Special Edition and "making of" documentary, looking forward to it Matewan I suspect this will be pretty dry, but a good story nonetheless Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, seems watchable and relevant Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill, Manhattan, The Host, The Bicycle Thief, The Asphalt Jungle, The Insider, Bringing Out the Dead
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Looks like I was missed...will anybody choose a movie from my above list?
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electricsugar posted:The Seven Samurai: This will sound like blasphemy to many of the cinephiles in this thread but Kirosawa movies bore me to tears. Its not that I don't like long movies, or even slow movies, I don't know I just don't find his very interesting. But everybody seems to love this drat movie, so I might as well try it. The Seven Samurai is certainly a long movie but it's brilliant in combining action with highly-focused individual and group characterizations. Hopefully this will be the one to change your mind. I have finally watched 8½. The movie starts off with a great opening sequence of a man, feeling trapped, who escapes into a dream world. Symbolizing a recurring theme throughout the film, he is unceremoniously yanked back to the earth to attend to matters of real life. I have to admit, 8½ did not hold my attention very well for the remaining first half of the movie. Perhaps it was the crappy subtitles, but it seemed overly difficult to understand. Towards the end, when the events are closer to reality and the film-making process, the themes of the movie were evoked more clearly and as a result I could appreciate it at a higher level. New list: The Killing Now the earliest Kubrick I have not seen Reds Given Warren Beatty's political views, probably a personally important biographyTouch of Evil Orson Welles, film noir, sounds good Paris, Texas Going into this one blind, albeit with high expectations Serpico Continuing with the Lumet collection...I've got a few to go after this Matewan I suspect this will be pretty dry, but a good story nonetheless The Thin Blue Line One of the most important documentaries I've somehow missed The Abyss Greatly anticipating this after being intrigued by the "Making of..." documentary. Glengarry Glen Ross Looking forward to Lemmon in one of his later roles Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, seems watchable and relevant Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill, Manhattan, The Host, The Bicycle Thief, The Asphalt Jungle, The Insider, Bringing Out the Dead, 8½
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Electronico6, you get to watch Touch of Evil. It's on my list, too. I'm glad I finally got to see The Abyss, although to me, the production is nearly as compelling as the actual movie. That is a compliment because of all the effort the crew had to go through to accomplish Cameron's vision. I watched the Special Edition and although the "message" could be described as cheesy, I thought it was a powerful one. In a lot of movies, those tsunamis would have crashed down, but the aliens showed restraint because Ed Harris is compassionate enough to redeem humanity. Cool. New list: The Killing Now the earliest Kubrick I have not seen Reds Given Warren Beatty's political views, probably a personally important biographyTouch of Evil Orson Welles, film noir, sounds good Paris, Texas Going into this one blind, albeit with high expectations Serpico Continuing with the Lumet collection...I've got a few to go after this The Conversation Another solid classic, I suppose Matewan I suspect this will be pretty dry, but a good story nonetheless The Thin Blue Line One of the most important documentaries I've somehow missed Glengarry Glen Ross Looking forward to Lemmon in one of his later roles Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, seems watchable and relevant Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill, Manhattan, The Host, The Bicycle Thief, The Asphalt Jungle, The Insider, Bringing Out the Dead, 8½, The Abyss
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CloseFriend posted: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. There are some interesting things going on in this one. One thing I appreciated about The Thin Blue Line was the presentation of both main characters as interview subjects right from the start. As the movie develops, and we learn more about the case from different perspectives, our opinion of them naturally diverges. At times, the subjects are unusually open with information. Although the movie was well laid-out, I actually thought the reenacted scene was repeated too often. The ending is made even more powerful by the realization that this movie helped reverse the outcome of the case. New list: The Killing Now the earliest Kubrick I have not seen Reds Given Warren Beatty's political views, probably a personally important biographyTouch of Evil Orson Welles, film noir, sounds good Paris, Texas Going into this one blind, albeit with high expectations Serpico Continuing with the Lumet collection...I've got a few to go after this The Conversation Another solid classic, I suppose Matewan I suspect this will be pretty dry, but a good story nonetheless Glengarry Glen Ross Looking forward to Lemmon in one of his later roles Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, seems watchable and relevant Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill, Manhattan, The Host, The Bicycle Thief, The Asphalt Jungle, The Insider, Bringing Out the Dead, 8½, The Abyss, The Thin Blue Line
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Peaceful Anarchy posted:Les dimanches de Ville d'Avray Criticker says I'll love this, it's French and it won the best Foreign Film Oscar. Haven't heard of this one, but Criticker is usually on the mark. Touch of Evil was a worthy entry into the noir genre. I thought the whispered conversation about marijuana was laughably absurd, even moreso when it's used as a plot device to frame someone for murder. Nevertheless, Quinlan (Welles' role) was a remarkably strong character. Inter-border drug violence and corruption are effective in bringing out the worst in people, yeah? Janet Leigh was also a nice addition, practicing her ability to get into awful motel situations. The last act of the movie was particularly tense, using editing to bring us parallel events at the same time. Charlton Heston's acting was passable, but he really does not make a good Mexican. New list: The Killing Now the earliest Kubrick I have not seen The Wages of Fear When I first heard about this, it sounded like a one-off premise, but now it seems to be much more Reds Given Warren Beatty's political views, probably a personally important biographyParis, Texas Going into this one blind, albeit with high expectations Serpico Continuing with the Lumet collection...I've got a few to go after this The Conversation Another solid classic, I suppose Matewan I suspect this will be pretty dry, but a good story nonetheless Glengarry Glen Ross Looking forward to Lemmon in one of his later roles Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, seems watchable and relevant Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill, Manhattan, The Host, The Bicycle Thief, The Asphalt Jungle, The Insider, Bringing Out the Dead, 8½, The Abyss, The Thin Blue Line, Touch of Evil
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| # ¿ May 7, 2011 16:19 |
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TenSpadesBeTrump, hopefully you will be able to recommend That Obscure Object of Desire. I found Glengarry Glen Ross to be much more lively than expected. By 'lively' I mean completely taken over by profanity and verbal abuse. Baldwin, Pacino, Harris, and Lemmon all got their chance to go on marvelous tirades against each other. Honestly, the screenplay and ensemble cast were enough for me to like this movie. Lemmon's shifty salesman persona was the highlight. New list: The Killing Now the earliest Kubrick I have not seen The Wages of Fear When I first heard about this, it sounded like a one-off premise, but now it seems to be much more Reds Given Warren Beatty's political views, probably a personally important biographyParis, Texas Going into this one blind, albeit with high expectations Serpico Continuing with the Lumet collection...I've got a few to go after this The Conversation Another solid classic Matewan I suspect this will be pretty dry, but a good story nonetheless Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, seems watchable and relevant Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill, Manhattan, The Host, The Bicycle Thief, The Asphalt Jungle, The Insider, Bringing Out the Dead, 8½, The Abyss, The Thin Blue Line, Touch of Evil, Glengarry Glen Ross
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| # ¿ May 8, 2011 17:42 |
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Peaceful Anarchy, The Ascent. I enjoyed how The Wages of Fear used the beginning of the movie as an opportunity for political subtext, some little jabs at America, which wouldn't have been too meandering if the entire movie wasn't already 2 1/2 hours. Upon embarking on the suicidal journey, where misfortune besets the drivers right out of the gate, the action becomes riveting though. The exploded pipeline scene was quite awesome, and what a dark ending. New list: The Killing Now the earliest Kubrick I have not seen Reds Given Warren Beatty's political views, probably a personally important biographyParis, Texas Going into this one blind, albeit with high expectations Serpico Continuing with the Lumet collection...I've got a few to go after this The Conversation Another solid classic Matewan I suspect this will be pretty dry, but a good story nonetheless Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, seems watchable and relevant Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill, Manhattan, The Host, The Bicycle Thief, The Asphalt Jungle, The Insider, Bringing Out the Dead, 8½, The Abyss, The Thin Blue Line, Touch of Evil, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Wages of Fear
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| # ¿ May 9, 2011 08:13 |
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Electronico6, check out The Apartment. Paris, Texas was a plain movie, for better or worse. It did not hurry itself along, lending time to appreciate the vastness of the Texas landscape. The theme of alienation was presented well. I wasn't sure what I was supposed to be feeling contemplative about until the end of the movie, when Travis is reunited with his wife and they have a heavily emotional dialogue, culminating in a bittersweet ending. New list: The Killing Now the earliest Kubrick I have not seen Reds Given Warren Beatty's political views, probably a personally important biographySerpico Continuing with the Lumet collection...I've got a few to go after this The Conversation One of those classics that is future-proofed by containing prescient themes about technology and society? Matewan I suspect this will be pretty dry, but a good story nonetheless Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, seems watchable and relevant Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill, Manhattan, The Host, The Bicycle Thief, The Asphalt Jungle, The Insider, Bringing Out the Dead, 8½, The Abyss, The Thin Blue Line, Touch of Evil, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Wages of Fear, Paris, Texas
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Electronico6 posted:Bridge Over River Kwai More William Holden movies. There's an unabashed classic for you. I should have liked The Conversation more than I did. Caul's neuroses were interesting in how they tied into technology and surveillance. I appreciated how the eponymous conversation popped up at critical moments in a scene, and the sound design was obviously well thought-out. Still, something besides the fact that the movie was slow-going, leads me to think it could have been better. New list: The Killing Now the earliest Kubrick I have not seen Reds Given Warren Beatty's political views, probably a personally important biographyA Face in the Crowd Made aware of this by the MotM Serpico Continuing with the Lumet collection...a few to go after this Matewan I suspect this will be pretty dry, but a good story nonetheless Fargo The most important Coen Brothers film I've yet to see Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, seems watchable and relevant Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill, Manhattan, The Host, The Bicycle Thief, The Asphalt Jungle, The Insider, Bringing Out the Dead, 8½, The Abyss, The Thin Blue Line, Touch of Evil, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Wages of Fear, Paris, Texas, The Conversation
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Mistletoe Donkey, see Rashomon. Reds was a movie I had been waiting to see for a while, and my expectations were surpassed. As usual, Warren Beatty's script had some of the essence of a political tract. It was obviously sympathetic to the left. The cinematography in all the different locations was suitably epic. However, the one element that really seemed unique to me was the interviews that were interspersed throughout the story. Through their subjective accounts of the main characters, I felt drawn into an immersive, historical biography. New list: The Killing Now the earliest Kubrick I have not seen A Face in the Crowd Made aware of this by the MotM thread Serpico Continuing with the Lumet collection...a few to go after this Matewan Suspecting this will be rather dry, but a good story nonetheless Bugsy Another gangster movie with a Morricone soundtrack, and more Warren Beatty Fargo The most important Coen Brothers film I've yet to see Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, seems watchable and relevant Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill, Manhattan, The Host, The Bicycle Thief, The Asphalt Jungle, The Insider, Bringing Out the Dead, 8½, The Abyss, The Thin Blue Line, Touch of Evil, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Wages of Fear, Paris, Texas, The Conversation, Reds
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Electronico6, Pacino is superb in Dog Day Afternoon. I can't believe I waited so long to watch Fargo. The cinematography in the snowy locale of North Dakota was very memorable. Although it was continually obvious how deep Lundegaard was going over his head, the misguided plan was a pleasure to watch unfold through its downward-cascading stages. The characters stood out as having distinct identities within a film that effectively mixed moments of comedy and brutal violence. Definitely among my top 3 Coen brothers favorites. New list: The Killing Now the earliest Kubrick I have not seen A Face in the Crowd Made aware of this by the 'Movie of the Month' thread Pierrot le Fou I adored Army of Shadows, so this is the next Godard Serpico Continuing with the Lumet collection - a few to go after this Matewan Suspect this will be rather dry, but a good story nonetheless Blood Simple Well-regarded Coen brothers film The Grifters Yet another kind of noir Bugsy Another gangster movie with a Morricone soundtrack, and more Warren Beatty Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, with timely subject matter Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill, Manhattan, The Host, The Bicycle Thief, The Asphalt Jungle, The Insider, Bringing Out the Dead, 8½, The Abyss, The Thin Blue Line, Touch of Evil, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Wages of Fear, Paris, Texas, The Conversation, Reds, Fargo
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Waltermelon, see what you think about Once Upon a Time in the West. Pierrot Le Fou was a mixed bag for me. In broad brushstrokes, the cinematography and use of color was remarkable. Belmondo's performance as Ferdinand was energetic, and along with Karina's attitude and sex appeal, they succeeded as a pair of lovers on the run. However, I thought too many parts of the screenplay were trivial, dull, and meandering. Even though I quite liked the beginning of the movie, and the final scene was surprising, the overall film was not at impressive as Badlands. New list: The Killing Now the earliest Kubrick I have not seen A Face in the Crowd Made aware of this by the 'Movie of the Month' thread La Dolce Vita Cautiously adding this to my list after viewing 8½ - not that I didn't like it, but I wasn't blown away either Prince of the City Knocked out Serpico and continuing on with the Lumet collection Matewan Suspect this will be rather dry, but a good story nonetheless Blood Simple Well-regarded Coen brothers film The Grifters Yet another kind of noir Bugsy Another gangster movie with a Morricone soundtrack, and more Warren Beatty Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, with timely subject matter Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill, Manhattan, The Host, The Bicycle Thief, The Asphalt Jungle, The Insider, Bringing Out the Dead, 8½, The Abyss, The Thin Blue Line, Touch of Evil, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Wages of Fear, Paris, Texas, The Conversation, Reds, Fargo, Pierrot Le Fou
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Magic Hate Ball posted:8) On The Waterfront - I'm really not even sure what this is about. All the better. The style of Blood Simple is a precursor to later Coen Brothers films. Some of the shots are similar to what would later be seen in Fargo. The notion of people getting way over their heads in criminal matters is another consistent theme in their work. As the events cascade further downward, the interactions between the characters becomes very intense, in an expression of irony because the real sequence of events is only known to the viewer. I would say Blood Simple is mid-to-upper tier Coen Brothers. Great overall film, and a fitting soundtrack. New list: The Killing Now the earliest Kubrick I have not seen A Face in the Crowd Made aware of this by the 'Movie of the Month' thread La Dolce Vita Cautiously adding this to my list after viewing 8½ - not that I didn't like it, but I wasn't blown away either Prince of the City Knocked out Serpico and continuing on with the Lumet collection Matewan Suspect this will be rather dry, but a good story nonetheless The Grifters Yet another kind of noir Bugsy Another gangster movie with a Morricone soundtrack, and more Warren Beatty Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, with timely subject matter Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill, Manhattan, The Host, The Bicycle Thief, The Asphalt Jungle, The Insider, Bringing Out the Dead, 8½, The Abyss, The Thin Blue Line, Touch of Evil, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Wages of Fear, Paris, Texas, The Conversation, Reds, Fargo, Pierrot Le Fou, Blood Simple
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| # ¿ May 20, 2011 13:37 |
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Electronico6, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is a downright exciting adventure. The Killing is not as distinctive as Kubrick's later films, although it's an accessible and easily enjoyable noir. In a short amount of time, the complex details of the heist are well-understood by the viewer, the characters all having their role. Sterling Hayden, the leader of the group, is about as badass as usual. The dynamic of the husband-wife pair is one of the loose screws in the plot, her actions in the story being particularly loathsome. The pay-off at the end was so fantastic I had to watch it twice for that heart-sinking reaction to the briefcase. New list: A Face in the Crowd Made aware of this by the 'Movie of the Month' thread La Dolce Vita Cautiously adding this to my list after viewing 8½ - not that I didn't like it, but I wasn't blown away either Prince of the City Knocked out Serpico and continuing on with the Lumet collection Harakiri Oh, essential samurai cinema Matewan Suspect this will be rather dry, but a good story nonetheless The Grifters Yet another kind of noir Bugsy Another gangster movie with a Morricone soundtrack, and more Warren Beatty Inside Job Most recent Best Documentary, with timely subject matter Watched: Once Upon a Time in America, The Sting, MASH, Ran, The Big Sleep, Army of Shadows, On the Waterfront, Fantastic Planet, Annie Hall, Barton Fink, The 400 Blows, La Grande Illusion, Gandhi, The Hill, Manhattan, The Host, The Bicycle Thief, The Asphalt Jungle, The Insider, Bringing Out the Dead, 8½, The Abyss, The Thin Blue Line, Touch of Evil, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Wages of Fear, Paris, Texas, The Conversation, Reds, Fargo, Pierrot Le Fou, Blood Simple, The Killing
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| # ¿ May 31, 2011 16:33 |
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TrixRabbi, you get Double Indemnity - definitely an essential. I have been away from this thread for a few weeks, but I'm back! with: several shameless movies knocked out, a revised list, and a better system for organizing my previously seen movies + ratings. At a later point I can go through again and align them with my exact Criticker ratings. The documentary Inside Job is an effective summary of the causes and outcomes of the latest financial crisis. I remember a lot of fly-by scenes of Manhattan's skyline, as well as interviews taking place at the top of skyscrapers. A solid amount of effort went into making the movie look nice. The documentary aspect didn't cover much new information but did a good job of condensing the abundance of information we do have into a digestible narrative, complete with fancy graphics and charts. Could have used some more diverse interview subjects, though. After twenty minutes of Harakiri I knew I was in for a great movie. The masterful use of flashbacks begs a comparison with Kurosawa, and the familiar themes of honor and social order are shaken to their foundation. I'll definitely recommend this movie to anyone whose includes it in their list. I was originally made aware of A Face in the Crowd by the 'Movie of the Month' thread, but I didn't get around to watching it until a week ago. My expectations for the movie were fairly high, and it did not disappoint. Aside from the wild performance of Andy Griffith, it contained an interesting commentary on the status of media figures in society. The editing on a couple scenes was particularly remarkable - the Vitajex advertisement and, after his on-air rant, descending the elevator in juxtaposition with his loss of ratings. New list: La Dolce Vita Cautiously adding this to my list after viewing 8½ - not that I didn't like it, but I wasn't blown away either Prince of the City Knocked out Serpico and continuing on with the Lumet collection Ace in the Hole Appealing premise, great people involved The Leopard Going into this movie practically blind, hope it's worth it High and Low Picking up Kurosawa again Hud Filling in a hole in the western genre All That Jazz Seen this movie mentioned a lot recently The Grifters Yet another kind of noir Bugsy Another gangster movie with a Morricone soundtrack, and more Warren Beatty The White Ribbon Going with a more recent foreign film Watched: Once Upon a Time in America 8.5/10 , The Sting 7.5/10 , MASH 7.5/10 , Ran 9/10 , The Big Sleep 9/10 , Army of Shadows 9.5/10 , On the Waterfront 9/10 , Fantastic Planet 8.5/10 , Annie Hall 9.5/10 , Barton Fink 9/10 , The 400 Blows 9/10 , La Grande Illusion 9.5/10 , Gandhi 8.5/10 , The Hill 8.5/10 , Manhattan 9/10 , The Host 8/10 , The Bicycle Thief 9/10 , The Asphalt Jungle 9/10 , The Insider 9/10 , Bringing Out the Dead 8/10 , 8½ 8.5/10 , The Abyss 8.5/10 , The Thin Blue Line 8.5/10 , Touch of Evil 8/10 , Glengarry Glen Ross 9/10 , The Wages of Fear 9.5/10 , Paris, Texas 8/10 , The Conversation 8/10 , Reds 8.5/10 , Fargo 9/10 , Pierrot Le Fou 7.5/10 , Blood Simple 8/10 , The Killing 8.5/10 , Inside Job 8.5/10 , Harakiri 9.5/10 , A Face in the Crowd 9/10
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Peaceful Anarchy, although I'm not familiar with any of your choices, The Last Command looks interesting. High and Low was another great Kurosawa movie. The expert dialogue and moral dilemma of the first half held the most emotional weight to me. The procedural aspect of the second half is remarkable, though. Whereas the original kidnap drama is all about building tension, when the focus shifts to a police investigation, action and exciting camerawork abound. Toshiro Mifune made an excellent translation from samurai to businessman for this role. New list: La Dolce Vita Cautiously adding this to my list after viewing 8½ - not that I didn't like it, but I wasn't blown away either Prince of the City Knocked out Serpico and continuing on with the Lumet collection Ace in the Hole Appealing premise, great people involved The Leopard Going into this movie practically blind, hope it's worth it Yojimbo Glaring omission from the Kurosawa and samurai sections Hud Filling in a hole in the western genre All That Jazz Seen this movie mentioned a lot recently The Grifters Yet another kind of noir Bugsy Another gangster movie with a Morricone soundtrack, and more Warren Beatty The White Ribbon Going with a more recent foreign film Watched: Once Upon a Time in America 8.5/10 , The Sting 7.5/10 , MASH 7.5/10 , Ran 9/10 , The Big Sleep 9/10 , Army of Shadows 9.5/10 , On the Waterfront 9/10 , Fantastic Planet 8.5/10 , Annie Hall 9.5/10 , Barton Fink 9/10 , The 400 Blows 9/10 , La Grande Illusion 9.5/10 , Gandhi 8.5/10 , The Hill 8.5/10 , Manhattan 9/10 , The Host 8/10 , The Bicycle Thief 9/10 , The Asphalt Jungle 9/10 , The Insider 9/10 , Bringing Out the Dead 8/10 , 8½ 8.5/10 , The Abyss 8.5/10 , The Thin Blue Line 8.5/10 , Touch of Evil 8/10 , Glengarry Glen Ross 9/10 , The Wages of Fear 9.5/10 , Paris, Texas 8/10 , The Conversation 8/10 , Reds 8.5/10 , Fargo 9/10 , Pierrot Le Fou 7.5/10 , Blood Simple 8/10 , The Killing 8.5/10 , Inside Job 8.5/10 , Harakiri 9.5/10 , A Face in the Crowd 9/10 , High and Low 9/10
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Electronico6, check out Bonnie and Clyde. I wish I could have seen Yojimbo before A Fistful of Dollars because there are a number of scenes mirrored shot-for-shot, giving me the feeling I had seen the movie before. That's the reason I ignored it for so long, which was surely a mistake. Kurosawa has a fantastic eye for composition that's evident in all the movies I've seen so far. In Yojimbo, Mifune once again captures the role of a give-no-fucks samurai perfectly, leading two clans against each other without becoming attached to either of them. Great scenes throughout, and I look forward to seeing Sanjuro. New list: La Dolce Vita Cautiously adding this to my list after viewing 8½ - not that I didn't like it, but I wasn't blown away either Prince of the City Knocked out Serpico and continuing on with the Lumet collection Ace in the Hole Appealing premise, great people involved The Leopard Going into this movie practically blind, hope it's worth it Hud Filling in a hole in the western genre All That Jazz Seen this movie mentioned a lot recently The Grifters Yet another kind of noir Bugsy Another gangster movie with a Morricone soundtrack, and more Warren Beatty The White Ribbon Going with a more recent foreign film Watched: Once Upon a Time in America 8.5/10 , The Sting 7.5/10 , MASH 7.5/10 , Ran 9/10 , The Big Sleep 9/10 , Army of Shadows 9.5/10 , On the Waterfront 9/10 , Fantastic Planet 8.5/10 , Annie Hall 9.5/10 , Barton Fink 9/10 , The 400 Blows 9/10 , La Grande Illusion 9.5/10 , Gandhi 8.5/10 , The Hill 8.5/10 , Manhattan 9/10 , The Host 8/10 , The Bicycle Thief 9/10 , The Asphalt Jungle 9/10 , The Insider 9/10 , Bringing Out the Dead 8/10 , 8½ 8.5/10 , The Abyss 8.5/10 , The Thin Blue Line 8.5/10 , Touch of Evil 8/10 , Glengarry Glen Ross 9/10 , The Wages of Fear 9.5/10 , Paris, Texas 8/10 , The Conversation 8/10 , Reds 8.5/10 , Fargo 9/10 , Pierrot Le Fou 7.5/10 , Blood Simple 8/10 , The Killing 8.5/10 , Inside Job 8.5/10 , Harakiri 9.5/10 , A Face in the Crowd 9/10 , High and Low 9/10 , Yojimbo 9.5/10
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Electronico6, you seem to like Kurosawa, so try Stray Dog. The White Ribbon could have done a much better job at distilling its message. The black-and-white visual aspect of the film was effective at contributing to the mood of repression, the absence of joy in the town. However, the plot's slow pace combined with a lengthy runtime compelled me to boredom. By the end of the movie, I had something to think about, but didn't feel especially rewarded for the amount of time it required to get there. New list: La Dolce Vita Cautiously adding this to my list after viewing 8½ - not that I didn't like it, but I wasn't blown away, either Ace in the Hole Appealing premise, great people involved The Leopard Going into this movie practically blind, hope it's worth it Sanjuro Continuing the story of "30 year-old mulberry field" Hud Filling a hole in the western genre The French Connection A 70's classic All That Jazz Seen this movie mentioned a lot recently Prince of the City Epic-length crime film, and the second-to-last in my Lumet queue The Grifters Yet another kind of noir, not quite sure about this one... Bugsy Another gangster movie with Morricone soundtrack Watched: Once Upon a Time in America 8.5/10 , The Sting 7.5/10 , MASH 7.5/10 , Ran 9/10 , The Big Sleep 9/10 , Army of Shadows 9.5/10 , On the Waterfront 9/10 , Fantastic Planet 8.5/10 , Annie Hall 9.5/10 , Barton Fink 9/10 , The 400 Blows 9/10 , La Grande Illusion 9.5/10 , Gandhi 8.5/10 , The Hill 8.5/10 , Manhattan 9/10 , The Host 8/10 , The Bicycle Thief 9/10 , The Asphalt Jungle 9/10 , The Insider 9/10 , Bringing Out the Dead 8/10 , 8½ 8.5/10 , The Abyss 8.5/10 , The Thin Blue Line 8.5/10 , Touch of Evil 8/10 , Glengarry Glen Ross 9/10 , The Wages of Fear 9.5/10 , Paris, Texas 8/10 , The Conversation 8/10 , Reds 8.5/10 , Fargo 9/10 , Pierrot Le Fou 7.5/10 , Blood Simple 8/10 , The Killing 8.5/10 , Inside Job 8.5/10 , Harakiri 9.5/10 , A Face in the Crowd 9/10 , High and Low 9/10 , Yojimbo 9.5/10 , The White Ribbon 7.5/10
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