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Nemesis Of Moles posted:Are there many other films like this? Where the narrative is basically a puzzle to be figured out. I had a bit of a talk with some friends today and not one of us could name anything quite like Primer in its delivery. I can't think of anything else that won't be painfully obvious, or that doesn't really fit because by the end it usually spells out to you exactly what the answer to the puzzle was. Two off-kilter choices are Pi and Christopher Smith's Triangle. The latter seems to have mixed opinions as if you like it or even think it's as complicated as it thinks it is, but as the director has stated that he wrote it so that it can have three different and perfectly valid interpretations (aand that any claims of plot holes he has seen so far are people who misinterpreted the events. You can therefore see a lot of similar discussion to Primer online of people making timelines and finding visual clues based on their "theory". kuddles fucked around with this message at 01:50 on Oct 20, 2012 |
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Nemesis Of Moles posted:I was going to make this a thread, but I figured I might as well just post it here. Depends how free with genre you're willing to be. While not science-y, The Holy Mountain is pretty drat impenetrable, though it helps to have a bit of knowledge of the practice of alchemy and general Christian info. e: maybe Irreversible? It's not so much hard to follow (though it is at first) as it is constantly reassembling what you know. e2: and if I'm going to mention Irreversible, then it stands to reason I should include Enter the Void regulargonzalez fucked around with this message at 05:38 on Oct 20, 2012 |
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Nemesis Of Moles posted:I was going to make this a thread, but I figured I might as well just post it here. Check out Timecrimes. It's a Spanish time travel movie and it's really good.
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Nemesis Of Moles posted:I was going to make this a thread, but I figured I might as well just post it here. The ultimate puzzle disguised as a film is probably Last Year at Marienbad. Also in addition to what's been mentioned, you might give Mamet's films a try, they aren't puzzling in the same sense as other suggestions, but at least when I'm watching them I find myself continually re-evaluating what I know about the characters.
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Thanks for all the suggestions. With the exception of one or two I've actually seen all of them but hadn't quite realized they're all quite Puzzle-y. Timecrimes is probably the closest thing to Primer I can think of. Have a few new movies to check out anyway, thanks guys.
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I need comedies, good ones, they can be dumb when it comes to the actual story, dark, dark and intellectual, horror comedy, whatever. As long as actual laughter is guaranteed and that they're good for watching with friends. Anything from Blades of Glory, Wag the Dog, to Night of the Creeps.
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Rad R. posted:I need comedies, good ones, they can be dumb when it comes to the actual story, dark, dark and intellectual, horror comedy, whatever. As long as actual laughter is guaranteed and that they're good for watching with friends. Anything from Blades of Glory, Wag the Dog, to Night of the Creeps. Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil Interstate 60 Stardust More adventure than comedy, but has some great laughs. Robert DeNiro as a cross-dressing pirate. 'Nuff said. Princess Bride World's Greatest Dad Retard-O-Tron 2000 You may want to screen this alone first. Not a movie as such, but a collection of B-movie clips, Japanese TV shows, Motocross/skateboarding vids, hosed up porn and other odds and ends. I personally found it to be laugh-till-you-cry funny but I have a 12 year old's sense of humor. Casa de mi Padre Scott Pilgrim Youth in Revolt
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Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil - seen it twice, love it Interstate 60 - haven't seen it Stardust - saw it at the cinema Princess Bride - haven't seen it, people keep bringing it up, will see it World's Greatest Dad - seen it, good movie Retard-O-Tron 2000 - this actually sounds perfect Casa de mi Padre - seen it, awesome Scott Pilgrim - seen it, hate it immensely, and I'm a comic book nerd Youth in Revolt - tried to watch it, gave up after 20 minutes
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Oct 22, 2012 11:08
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Lost in America with Albert Brooks is a critically acclaimed and really funny comedy. A must-see, often cited as one of the best films (not just comedy) of the 80s. I'd also recommend The Big Chill.
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Comedies wee! Since you haven't seen The Princess Bride I'm assuming there's nothing off limits in terms of what you potentially haven't seen, so... In Bruges Withnail & I How to Get Ahead in Advertising Top Secret! Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb Heathers Airplane Back to the Future School of Rock Being John Malkovich Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang The Gold Rush The Producers (1968) Big Trouble in Little China Black Dynamite Young Frankenstein Grosse Pointe Blank Duck Soup OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies OSS 117: Lost in Rio Back to the Future Ghostbusters The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad Attack the Block Beetlejuice Flirting with Disaster In the Loop Kung Fu Hustle One, Two, Three Blazing Saddles Four Lions Rush Hour Rush Hour 2 12:08 East of Bucharest Beverly Hills Cop The Odd Couple Sleeper The Blues Brothers The Hard Way The Trip Death at a Funeral (2007) And so on. I should probably cut this off before I just list every movie.
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Okay, thanks, but here's the deal - among other 'creative professional' type jobs, I work as a pop culture journalist (in Croatia, currently) so I watch a lot of movies, I've seen a lot of movies, I write about movies weekly, I've been buying movie magazines since I was about ten years old, I've taken film history at college... That's a long list and I've seen pretty much every title. For some reason, The Princess Bride is almost unknown over here, that's why I didn't see it as a kid, even though I've seen it pop up online everywhere. I was asking for comedies because they're always underrated, and sometimes the good ones go unnoticed. Example of an outstanding comedy: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. I watched Lost in America back in the day, it's been years, so I'll give that one another go.
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Rad R. posted:Okay, thanks, but here's the deal - among other 'creative professional' type jobs, I work as a pop culture journalist (in Croatia, currently) so I watch a lot of movies, I've seen a lot of movies, I write about movies weekly, I've been buying movie magazines since I was about ten years old, I've taken film history at college... That's a long list and I've seen pretty much every title. For some reason, The Princess Bride is almost unknown over here, that's why I didn't see it as a kid, even though I've seen it pop up online everywhere. I was asking for comedies because they're always underrated, and sometimes the good ones go unnoticed. If you get decent internet in Croatia then download Retard-O-Tron, and the sequel to Retard-O-Tron, right here! NB it should be reiterated that these aren't actually comedy films; they're video mixtapes of stuff that's mostly too pornographic or gruesome or lovely to go on youtube. I advise watching them while drinking heavily with your rowdiest gang of friends. Mousepractice fucked around with this message at 19:21 on Oct 22, 2012 |
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Can you guys provide me with some suggestions of really loving Halloweeny movies? I'm not into gore or jump scares, so I'm not looking for things like John Carpenter's Halloween... with me, it's more of a production design thing: I want neighborhoods completely decked out in Halloween trimmings and kids out wandering the streets looking for candy. Basically I'm looking for movies similar these: Hocus Pocus Trick 'r Treat (gore notwithstanding, set design is through the roof) Costume Quest The Adventures of Pete and Pete - "Halloweenie" Freaks and Geeks - "Tricks and Treats" (side note: from the look of it, I don't think I'd like the Halloweentown films)
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zenintrude posted:Can you guys provide me with some suggestions of really loving Halloweeny movies? I'm not into gore or jump scares, so I'm not looking for things like John Carpenter's Halloween... with me, it's more of a production design thing: I want neighborhoods completely decked out in Halloween trimmings and kids out wandering the streets looking for candy. E.T. The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Oct 22, 2012 19:37
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Elvira, Mistress of the Dark had a part set during Halloween I think. I was pretty drunk when I was watching it, though, and I don't see any mentions of Halloween in the plot summary on Wikipedia.
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Rad R. posted:Youth in Revolt - tried to watch it, gave up after 20 minutes Give it another try. By the 20 minute mark, the best character hasn't even appeared yet. It takes a really unexpected turn.
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Hah, yes dude, we do have decent internet. Cable TV, shopping malls, indoor plumbing, all that. Still a tough place to live, though. I've checked out Retard-O-Tron and I'm gonna watch it with some friends, I think I know what to expect.
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Oct 23, 2012 11:06
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zenintrude posted:Can you guys provide me with some suggestions of really loving Halloweeny movies? Idle Hands takes place at Halloween, there's a Halloween party at the end. Great stoner horror comedy.
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Rad R. posted:Idle Hands takes place at Halloween, there's a Halloween party at the end. Great stoner horror comedy. Niiiiiice! I'd totally forgotten that this was a Halloween flick... will grab it for sure.
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Some reccomendations for darker, grittier horror movies (Like the remake of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, also TCM:TB, [REC], things like that, would be much appreciated. The gorier the better, though I'd prefer to stay away from some of the demon/possession stuff. Thanks!
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The Loved Ones Have you seen this one? I've posted it in the review thread, it's new. All the horror is based on gore and torture, and it goes just far enough to make it extreme, but possible.
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Xandoom posted:Some reccomendations for darker, grittier horror movies (Like the remake of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, also TCM:TB, [REC], things like that, would be much appreciated. The gorier the better, though I'd prefer to stay away from some of the demon/possession stuff. Thanks! Martyrs gets a lot of love
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I, after your suggestion, ended up seeing the loved ones. It was great! I loved it...definitely had that tone and feel I was looking for. Indeed I've seen and loved Martyrs too. Thanks for your suggestions!
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Oct 25, 2012 23:56
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"I'm going to put you . . . on a . . . slow . . . boat . . . to CHINA!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJD0eI61ifs&feature=related What movie is this from and where can I get it with English subtitles? Zhou Enlai is so very :sexy:
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Hey guys, I'm looking for some good old school gritty kung fu movies that are preferably on streaming netflix. Any suggestions?
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Oct 26, 2012 06:29
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Master of the Flying Guillotine, if it's up.
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davey4283 posted:Hey guys, I'm looking for some good old school gritty kung fu movies that are preferably on streaming netflix. Any suggestions? Don't know what you've seen, but Netflix streams a fair amount of Bruce Lee movies. Enter the Dragon, Game of Death, The Big Boss and The Chinese Connection are all up there.
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I've seen all the Bruce Lee movies. I was a big fan in high school. I'm looking for older definitive shaolin monk type stuff.El Gallinero Gros posted:Master of the Flying Guillotine, if it's up. It isnt. :/
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If I had to choose between: The Man in the Iron Mask Valmont Vatel Charles II: The Power and the Passion (American version) Which one would be the least painful to watch? Farecoal fucked around with this message at 23:14 on Oct 26, 2012 |
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Oct 26, 2012 22:32
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I just watched Argo (loved it!) and I want some more spy stuff. I rewatched Body of Lies a few weeks ago and I liked it and I have already out Three Days of the Condor and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy on my list. Any extra suggestions? Also, I want some fall/winter movies to watch. Not even sure how to define that, just post a few movies that pop up in your brain when you hear fall.
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Some of these are more spy than others. The Third Man OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies OSS 117: Lost in Rio Syriana Army of Shadows Spartan Hanna What's Up, Tiger Lily?
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Popelmon posted:Also, I want some fall/winter movies to watch. Not even sure how to define that, just post a few movies that pop up in your brain when you hear fall. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles!
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TychoCelchuuu posted:Some of these are more spy than others. It's more somber but I highly recommend The Spy Who Came In From The Cold.
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"Cold" reminds me to also recommend Ice Station Zebra.
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Can anyone recommend some good movies with a setup of a hitman or con artist or thief who are about to go clean after just "one more job"?
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regulargonzalez posted:Can anyone recommend some good movies with a setup of a hitman or con artist or thief who are about to go clean after just "one more job"? Off the top of my head: Unforgiven Heat The Wild Bunch The Killer The Killing Grosse Pointe Blank Road To Perdition The Matador The American
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I want a feel good comedy like Trading Places. Has there been anything like that semi-recently? I want a romp with redemption and wacky happenings.
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Chas McGill posted:I want a feel good comedy like Trading Places. Has there been anything like that semi-recently? I want a romp with redemption and wacky happenings. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story Step Brothers The Campaign Bridesmaids
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morestuff posted:Off the top of my head:
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regulargonzalez posted:Can anyone recommend some good movies with a setup of a hitman or con artist or thief who are about to go clean after just "one more job"? The Collector ...oh, good movies
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