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Snowman Prophet of Doom said:
The best part of Taxi Driver is when we're first introduced to Betsy. The single most hypnotic piece of narration ever. They...cannot....touch..........her.
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The best part of Taxi Driver is when we're first introduced to Betsy. The single most hypnotic piece of narration ever. They...cannot....touch..........her.
Lebanon (Israel 2009, Samuel Maoz) IMDb 7/10 - great anti-war movie, completely focussed on a tank crew. Everything's from their perspective and you never see anything other than the tank interior and what they see through their scopes. If that sounds boring, check it out. It's pretty nasty.
Hardware (USA, 1990, Richard Stanley) IMDb - 6/10 I think someone on GAF actually recommended it. Kinda falls short on suspension, action, gore or an interesting plot, but Iggy Pop as Angry Bob (radio DJ) and the typical '90's dystopian post-apocalyptic setting was nice.
[REC2] (Spain, 2009, Jaume Balagueró & Paco Plaza) IMDb 5/10 - I can understand why so many people are disappointed with this. It tosses in some elements completely new for the premisse and while the original had a certain unpredicatability in how it unfolds, this has 'movie logic' all over it. Characters in horror movies can only make so much dumv decisions before suspension of disbelief is taking hits.
Departures (Japan, 2008, Yôjirô Takita) IMDb - 9/10 - Simply beautiful, moving film which reminded me I should watch way more Japanese movies.
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Steppenwolf
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Alphaville (1965)
Not sure what to think about that. I'm not really familiar with Godard's work and i read that it's necessary to know his stuff in order to understand and appreciate single movies by him.
It seemed chaotic and all over the place. Some nice scenes and good ideas tho. Obviously a mockery of Film-Noir and some old sci-fi movies. Not exactly my cup of tea tbh.
7/10
Dark Star (1974)
John Carpenters directing debut. It's utter trash. Sometimes funny. Certainly qualifies for a cult movie but it's nothing to get ecstatic about.
5/10
Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht (1979)
Turned out to be one of the weaker Herzog movies. It's quite boring and the acting is rather lame, except for Kinski who plays an awesome Count Dracula. He's not often enough in the picture tho to make the film great.
7/10
The French Connection (1971)
Very solid 70's crime/mob movie. Was fun to watch.
8/10
Not sure what to think about that. I'm not really familiar with Godard's work and i read that it's necessary to know his stuff in order to understand and appreciate single movies by him.
It seemed chaotic and all over the place. Some nice scenes and good ideas tho. Obviously a mockery of Film-Noir and some old sci-fi movies. Not exactly my cup of tea tbh.
7/10
Dark Star (1974)
John Carpenters directing debut. It's utter trash. Sometimes funny. Certainly qualifies for a cult movie but it's nothing to get ecstatic about.
5/10
Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht (1979)
Turned out to be one of the weaker Herzog movies. It's quite boring and the acting is rather lame, except for Kinski who plays an awesome Count Dracula. He's not often enough in the picture tho to make the film great.
7/10
The French Connection (1971)
Very solid 70's crime/mob movie. Was fun to watch.
8/10
Lebanon is pretty damn good and I recommend it to everyone.Rei_Toei said:
Lebanon (Israel 2009, Samuel Maoz) IMDb 7/10 - great anti-war movie, completely focussed on a tank crew. Everything's from their perspective and you never see anything other than the tank interior and what they see through their scopes. If that sounds boring, check it out. It's pretty nasty.
Watched Kick-Ass. incredible.
sixteen-bit
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So, I'm wondering how The Brothers Bloom landed a PG-13 rating.
I mean, it was pretty lighthearted and cute and all, but there was some pretty violent imagery in parts and they say "fuck" at least twice.
I mean, it was pretty lighthearted and cute and all, but there was some pretty violent imagery in parts and they say "fuck" at least twice.
Rei_Toei said:
Departures (Japan, 2008, Yôjirô Takita) IMDb - 9/10 - Simply beautiful, moving film which reminded me I should watch way more Japanese movies.
I really liked this movie as well. Netflix just happened to suggest it one day, and it was available for streaming - so I watched it. Let me know if you find anything else in the Japan genre which you like, Netflix streaming selection of this genre is somewhat limited.
afternoon delight
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Wait wait wait wait. The ending isn't
real. That section right before the events displayed is all at a stand still, and he's bleeding profusely, lulling his eyes and neck. We always figured the last bit is abject fantasy, as its so completely different than before. And it plays more tragic that way.
I've watched a bunch of movies over the past few weeks, but I really don't feel like commenting on them all... I'll do that some time this weekend.
I did watch Kurosawa's Kegamusha that I had DVR'd a few days ago on TMC though. I have mixed feelings on the film, on one hand, it's amazingly acted and some of the cinematography is downright art like. BUT I felt the lack of legitimate battle scenes, and the usage of off screen or intended battle scenes (probably stemming from the films budget woes), detracted a lot from my overall enjoyment of the film. The film felt rather long in some places, and I felt that some legitimate battles, similar to those seen in RAN, would have done wonders for the pacing. Having said that, it's still a good film that's worth watching for any Kurosawa fan. It's certainly not my favorite of his though...
I did watch Kurosawa's Kegamusha that I had DVR'd a few days ago on TMC though. I have mixed feelings on the film, on one hand, it's amazingly acted and some of the cinematography is downright art like. BUT I felt the lack of legitimate battle scenes, and the usage of off screen or intended battle scenes (probably stemming from the films budget woes), detracted a lot from my overall enjoyment of the film. The film felt rather long in some places, and I felt that some legitimate battles, similar to those seen in RAN, would have done wonders for the pacing. Having said that, it's still a good film that's worth watching for any Kurosawa fan. It's certainly not my favorite of his though...
ryutaro's mama
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X-Men: Wolverine on cable.
Good grief...time is the one thing you can never get back.
Good grief...time is the one thing you can never get back.
Rei_Toei said:
Lebanon (Israel 2009, Samuel Maoz) IMDb 7/10 - great anti-war movie, completely focussed on a tank crew. Everything's from their perspective and you never see anything other than the tank interior and what they see through their scopes. If that sounds boring, check it out. It's pretty nasty.
Nice. That shot alone makes me want to seek out the movie.
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Snowman Prophet of Doom said:
I personally like to side with the idea that it's kind of his dying wish that plays through his head as the life fades out of him, and that he actually didn't survive the hotel shoot-out.
Expendable.
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Finally watched Schindler's List, my most embarrasing haven't seen. Lives up to all the hype.
I highly suggest you movie watcher's take advantage of this: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=366745
An instant list of all the best movies you've never seen.
I highly suggest you movie watcher's take advantage of this: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=366745
An instant list of all the best movies you've never seen.
Steppenwolf
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DanielPlainview said:
No, not really. Try this website and some of the lists:
http://www.icheckmovies.com
AlternativeUlster
Absolutely pathetic part deux
DanielPlainview said:
Not really man. Those films aren't really obscure or anything especially considering the posters in this thread.
The Librarian
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I watched Dr. Strangelove and Forrest Gump yesterday. I'd give both a 5/5.
Dr. Strangelove
I'M COOCOO FOR COCO CRISP!
Has their film database gotten any better? Last time I used that site it was pitiful.DanielPlainview said:
The Last House on the Left (1972, Wes Craven) ★★★ [second viewing]
Two teen girls on their way to a rock concert try to score some pot, are invited into the apartment of a group of criminals (3 guys and 1 girl), who abuse the girls and make them do depraved things in various locations.
There are merits here. The in-close, shaky-cam style of shooting combined with a purposely scratchy print gives the film a perverse home movie feel, like you're watching some shocking reel of film you picked out of your neighbor's trash. Also, I guess the movie comments on the post-hippy era and women's liberation, but if it does, those comments aren't terribly deep. Otherwise it's a disturbing and trashy exploitation movie, mostly meant for shock value. And while it succeeds there, let's not go crazy here, either -- it's not exactly a great piece of cinema on any level.
Pickup on South Street (1953, Samuel Fuller) ★★★★½
A subway pickpocket lifts the wallet from some woman's purse, the contents of which were far more important than the crook could've imagined. Everyone wants the pickpocket now -- the cops, the commies and our lady who's wallet was stolen in the first place.
A taut noir crime thriller filled with great acting, smart dialogue and a tense pace with very few dead spots. Unlike some noirs, no one seems cartoonishly tough or clever, everyone is just a bit vulnerable and gets their nose pushed in the dirt before long. The one thing that comes off as badly out of date now is the "better dead than red" sentiment expressed by most of the characters, especially the criminals. However, one aspect that does hold up well into the 21st century is the violence and cynicism, something the film was ironically knocked for by some critics back when it released. The best performance probably comes from "sassy old broad" Thelma Ritter, whom most people would know better as Jimmy Stewart's maid in Rear Window.
The Witches of Eastwick (1987, George Miller) ★★½
Three lonely women in a conservative New England town who's husbands have left them one way or another wish for the perfect man over their usual Thursday night martini get together. He shows up in the form of a smooth talking devil, literally, and seduces the three of them both physically and mentally. Once he starts being cruel to his enemies the women jump ship, but the devil isn't so eager to part ways.
Somewhere down there is a sharp film, unfortunately it's way down there below layers and layers of Hollywood fluff. Part romance, part supernatural horror, part feminist message movie, part a lot of things, really, and succeeds at none of them. Nicholson was born to play the devil and he shouts and spits and smirks something fierce. But the feminism is trite Hollywood puff (ie. women are honest and beautiful like nature while men are base pigs), half the time someone is either levitating or vomiting, and there's really nothing one can take away from the story.
O Dreamland (1953, Lindsay Anderson) ★★★
12 minute experimental short where Anderson (if...., O Lucky Man!) films carnival-goers participating in various games and activities, while some ballroom jazz and a pop ballad loop in the background. Point? None, I don't think. But enjoyably weird and worth the watch once.
Night of the Blood Beast (1958, Bernard L. Kowalski) ★★
Astronaut crash lands back on earth seemingly dead but with a mysterious hole in his arm. Turns out he was impregnated with alien shrimp babies by an unwanted passenger on his mission, who's currently wreaking some mild havoc in and around the NASA base. The ending has one of those "I come in peace!" conundrums much like the one from the earlier and far better The Day the Earth Stood Still. As creaky as they come, but the script actually seemed to have a few smart moments, unfortunately squashed under the weight of wooden acting and dull camera work and sets.
Zabriskie Point (1970, Michelangelo Antonioni) ★★★★
I was mildly enjoying the first half of the film, but it felt a bit flat and dated like some kind of Marxist b-movie. Once the scene shifts to the desert, or really, once Mark steals the airplane, the movie opens up into a gently surreal and idealistic dreamscape which I found myself captivated with. Made all the better by a wonderful soundtrack consisting of Pink Floyd, Grateful Dead and John Fahey having some of their most out there moments. It's a great experience that comes together the more you watch and reflect on it.
I also watched Atom Egoyan's Calendar last night, but was farting around online at the same time and didn't give it the attention it needs. It's entirely incomprehensible that way. I'm giving it another watch now.
Two teen girls on their way to a rock concert try to score some pot, are invited into the apartment of a group of criminals (3 guys and 1 girl), who abuse the girls and make them do depraved things in various locations.
There are merits here. The in-close, shaky-cam style of shooting combined with a purposely scratchy print gives the film a perverse home movie feel, like you're watching some shocking reel of film you picked out of your neighbor's trash. Also, I guess the movie comments on the post-hippy era and women's liberation, but if it does, those comments aren't terribly deep. Otherwise it's a disturbing and trashy exploitation movie, mostly meant for shock value. And while it succeeds there, let's not go crazy here, either -- it's not exactly a great piece of cinema on any level.
Pickup on South Street (1953, Samuel Fuller) ★★★★½
A subway pickpocket lifts the wallet from some woman's purse, the contents of which were far more important than the crook could've imagined. Everyone wants the pickpocket now -- the cops, the commies and our lady who's wallet was stolen in the first place.
A taut noir crime thriller filled with great acting, smart dialogue and a tense pace with very few dead spots. Unlike some noirs, no one seems cartoonishly tough or clever, everyone is just a bit vulnerable and gets their nose pushed in the dirt before long. The one thing that comes off as badly out of date now is the "better dead than red" sentiment expressed by most of the characters, especially the criminals. However, one aspect that does hold up well into the 21st century is the violence and cynicism, something the film was ironically knocked for by some critics back when it released. The best performance probably comes from "sassy old broad" Thelma Ritter, whom most people would know better as Jimmy Stewart's maid in Rear Window.
The Witches of Eastwick (1987, George Miller) ★★½
Three lonely women in a conservative New England town who's husbands have left them one way or another wish for the perfect man over their usual Thursday night martini get together. He shows up in the form of a smooth talking devil, literally, and seduces the three of them both physically and mentally. Once he starts being cruel to his enemies the women jump ship, but the devil isn't so eager to part ways.
Somewhere down there is a sharp film, unfortunately it's way down there below layers and layers of Hollywood fluff. Part romance, part supernatural horror, part feminist message movie, part a lot of things, really, and succeeds at none of them. Nicholson was born to play the devil and he shouts and spits and smirks something fierce. But the feminism is trite Hollywood puff (ie. women are honest and beautiful like nature while men are base pigs), half the time someone is either levitating or vomiting, and there's really nothing one can take away from the story.
O Dreamland (1953, Lindsay Anderson) ★★★
12 minute experimental short where Anderson (if...., O Lucky Man!) films carnival-goers participating in various games and activities, while some ballroom jazz and a pop ballad loop in the background. Point? None, I don't think. But enjoyably weird and worth the watch once.
Night of the Blood Beast (1958, Bernard L. Kowalski) ★★
Astronaut crash lands back on earth seemingly dead but with a mysterious hole in his arm. Turns out he was impregnated with alien shrimp babies by an unwanted passenger on his mission, who's currently wreaking some mild havoc in and around the NASA base. The ending has one of those "I come in peace!" conundrums much like the one from the earlier and far better The Day the Earth Stood Still. As creaky as they come, but the script actually seemed to have a few smart moments, unfortunately squashed under the weight of wooden acting and dull camera work and sets.
Zabriskie Point (1970, Michelangelo Antonioni) ★★★★
I was mildly enjoying the first half of the film, but it felt a bit flat and dated like some kind of Marxist b-movie. Once the scene shifts to the desert, or really, once Mark steals the airplane, the movie opens up into a gently surreal and idealistic dreamscape which I found myself captivated with. Made all the better by a wonderful soundtrack consisting of Pink Floyd, Grateful Dead and John Fahey having some of their most out there moments. It's a great experience that comes together the more you watch and reflect on it.
I also watched Atom Egoyan's Calendar last night, but was farting around online at the same time and didn't give it the attention it needs. It's entirely incomprehensible that way. I'm giving it another watch now.
TOM f'N CRUISE
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......hate to say it but.........i liked it
roosters93
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Interesting movie about skinheads. I like the way the EPG described it as "semi auto-biographical".
Steppenwolf
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Rei_Toei said:
Lebanon (Israel 2009, Samuel Maoz) IMDb 7/10 - great anti-war movie, completely focussed on a tank crew. Everything's from their perspective and you never see anything other than the tank interior and what they see through their scopes. If that sounds boring, check it out. It's pretty nasty.
I watched this movie just because i liked that picture and because i used to be part of a tank crew.
Gotta say i'm deeply disappointed. This is one of the most unrealistic war movies that i have ever seen. It could be forgiven if the movie wouldn't take itself so god damn serious. What a piece of crap. I can't recommend it to anyone.
2/10
SCULLIBUNDO
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dmshaposv said:
THIS.
Also:
Raging Bull, Casino, King of Comedy and Mean Streets.
VeryGooster
Banned
Scullibundo said:
I'd even watch Scorsese's version of Cape Fear. Robert De Niro is really goddamn scary in it and ripped as all hell too.
Sex Drive - 3/5
Fun to watch with friends. Seth Green as an amish mechanic and James Marsden as the brother killed it, but other than that not much stood out. Still a fairly funny movie.
Tropic Thunder - 5/5
I've seen this movie several times, but I showed it to some friends last night. It's a favorite of mine. Every single actor is near perfect, and it offers a hilarious take at the movie industry.
Fun to watch with friends. Seth Green as an amish mechanic and James Marsden as the brother killed it, but other than that not much stood out. Still a fairly funny movie.
Tropic Thunder - 5/5
I've seen this movie several times, but I showed it to some friends last night. It's a favorite of mine. Every single actor is near perfect, and it offers a hilarious take at the movie industry.
The Librarian
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Also saw Kingdom of Heaven Director's Cut while ago. 5/5. Fantastic voice.
Expendable.
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I need to watch Mary and Max.
Just saw L'Enfant, the 2005 Cannes Winner. Great movie, depressing as shit though.
Danny Boyle's A Life Less Ordinary. Not strong at all. Has his style but the story is terrible.
Just saw L'Enfant, the 2005 Cannes Winner. Great movie, depressing as shit though.
Danny Boyle's A Life Less Ordinary. Not strong at all. Has his style but the story is terrible.
Enosh
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rewatched the whole Bourne trilogy again, still as awesome as i remember it, one of my favorite Matt Damon movies, the second one imo isn't as good as the first, but the third is the best, no to say that the second is bad (I still love the "what if we can't find her" "it's easy, she is standing right next to you" scene)
Expendable.
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Steppenwolf said:
awesome! Much better, thanks.
Alice in Wonderland (Burton)
Blech. Some cool visuals and charming acting (I loved the White Queen), but in the end it felt unfocused, strangely repetitive and quite unfun. I felt so few emotions watching this movie, afterwards I just looked at the screen dumbfounded. NOTHING had happened.
Jurassic Park
As good as ever, though I didn't recall it as that much of a roller-coaster ride, running and screaming overlapping continuously.
Pulse (Kairo) (Kiyoshi Kurosawa, 2001)
So a movie by the director of Tokyo Sonata, a movie I've never seen but many friends have hyped as a terrific movie. And he made this? Hmm! Cool. It's a lame horror movie with an underlying metaphorical story of loneliness. Or a metaphorical story of loneliness in the trappings of a clichéd horror movie. Kind of cool, kind of bad. Ok. Looking forward to watch Tokyo Sonata to see what happened.
You're Gonna Miss Me (2005)
Terrific movie on Roky Erickson, the awesome/handsome/charming rock genius. Watched it high once, normal once. Laughed/was depressed the whole movie both times. Great movie
Blech. Some cool visuals and charming acting (I loved the White Queen), but in the end it felt unfocused, strangely repetitive and quite unfun. I felt so few emotions watching this movie, afterwards I just looked at the screen dumbfounded. NOTHING had happened.
Jurassic Park
As good as ever, though I didn't recall it as that much of a roller-coaster ride, running and screaming overlapping continuously.
Pulse (Kairo) (Kiyoshi Kurosawa, 2001)
So a movie by the director of Tokyo Sonata, a movie I've never seen but many friends have hyped as a terrific movie. And he made this? Hmm! Cool. It's a lame horror movie with an underlying metaphorical story of loneliness. Or a metaphorical story of loneliness in the trappings of a clichéd horror movie. Kind of cool, kind of bad. Ok. Looking forward to watch Tokyo Sonata to see what happened.
You're Gonna Miss Me (2005)
Terrific movie on Roky Erickson, the awesome/handsome/charming rock genius. Watched it high once, normal once. Laughed/was depressed the whole movie both times. Great movie
Expendable.
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Oh man, just spent 2 hours on iCheckMovies. :lol Got everything 100% updated. How many of the top 250 have you seen?
Mine:
Mine:
107/250DanielPlainview said:Oh man, just spent 2 hours on iCheckMovies. :lol Got everything 100% updated. How many of the top 250 have you seen?
Mine:
http://www.icheckmovies.com/profile/ankitt/
It doesnt have some of the lesser known movies listed though, and the search isnt that great. But it is the best thing for showcasing your movie taste online.
DesertEater
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I saw The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo last night.
I didnt know that they were making the a film out of the book.
Haven't read the book but the film was great.
I didnt know that they were making the a film out of the book.
Haven't read the book but the film was great.
TheVisualizer
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I checked this out for the 1st time last night, very entertaining from start to finish, had an awesome cast of colorful characters, lots of great one liners and hilarious moments, def a worthy addition to my library... (8/10)
eXistor
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I agree the film is very well done, but the book (as always) is much, much more fleshed out. The film had fantastic cinematography though.DesertEater said:
I just saw Shutter Island. A perfect case of a movie doing the book justice. The book was pretty short as it was, but the film didn't really leave anything major out. It was all very well done, but there was one thing that bothered me throughout (besides the twist that was even made more obvious in the film than in the book, where it was apparant about one third in). The continuity in the film is all over the place. There were some cuts that were made for effect, but a lot of cuts are very sloppily done. I normally don't notice these things, but it was very distracting throughout the entire movie here.
Shots don't match up and sometimes they leave out logical steps (like
the part where they're in the cemetary and are looking for shelter. One shot they're trying to get inside somewhere, the next shot DiCaprio is laying on the floor. There's no step inbetween, it's very abrupt
That's the biggest problem I have with the film though, the rest is top-notch. The acting is uniformly great, it's beautifully shot and has great pacing. Especially the scene (BIG SPOILER UPCOMING)
where Andrew is reliving the actual moment he finds Dolores has just drowned their kids
8/10
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