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This one (Exterminating Angel)
Rehearsal for a Crime
Un chien andalou, of course
and his 3 movies from the seventies: Phantom of Liberty, Discreet charm of the bourgoise, The Obscure Object of Desire
It's a problem because it disappointed me.
But why does the fact that a movie covers two stories disappoint you?
I always liked Eric Rohmer films. They are slow and not for everybody, but I've always found them enjoyable.
Ta. Which one should I watch first? Bearing in mind I'm new to his work.
Exterminating Angel is the easiest way in.
Great movies for dates.
I'll draw up another list in a few weeks, and get that. Probably The Holy Mountain and Santa Sengre too.
I was enjoying the first one and didn't feel that it was done yet.
Oh, I see.
A recommendation for those who like european cinema:
La Leggenda del pianista sull'oceano
very nice indeed
I should find more of Giuseppe Tornatore's films it seems
Watched recently Kontroll too. I believe Cinc could tell us more about it
Imo it's very good
Another european classic - The Wounds (Rane)
The serbian answer to Fight Club (I was told) but it's not, mainly because it's from 1998 and there's hardly anything fight-clubish about it but still - great film.
The last thing I saw was Vacancy
had high hopes but it turned out to be crap
La Leggenda del pianista sull'oceano
very nice indeed
I should find more of Giuseppe Tornatore's films it seems
Watched recently Kontroll too. I believe Cinc could tell us more about it
Imo it's very good
Another european classic - The Wounds (Rane)
The serbian answer to Fight Club (I was told) but it's not, mainly because it's from 1998
and there's hardly anything fight-clubish about it but still - great film.The last thing I saw was Vacancy
had high hopes but it turned out to be crap
I don't like Kontroll. It has its moments but it is largely a failure. The monologue at the beginning is good though, shame it is real, and not part of the film.
Vacancy is horrible.
Vacancy is horrible.
Think I'm in the same stage meself. I tried compensating it by trying to enhance some short stories/novellas
My mates and I might get along with this someday. Even they seem quite interested. Not some huge movie obviously, just some short one. The toughest bit that I've encountered is the lighting
Cinc, care to name a few of those projects?
Oh, and got my hands on Grindhouse, Black Book and The Lookout. Might start with Black Book cos I'd like to save Grindhouse for laters when I have the time for both
They weren't released commercially, there were only a couple screening in cinemas here in Budapest. But his latest script is getting a lot of attention from producers, as it has won a prestigious competition here in Hungary.
Lady Vengeance was good. Very beautifully done. Spoiler:The parents watching their kids on tape, before they were killed, was a very powerful scene. Overall I'd say that Oldboy was the best out of the trilogy. . . but enjoyed all three. As good as any trilogy I've seen.
OH and has anyone seen Deep Red by Dario Argento? I saw Suspiria a few months ago and wasn't impressed at all. Is this one better?
OH and has anyone seen Deep Red by Dario Argento? I saw Suspiria a few months ago and wasn't impressed at all. Is this one better?
Not sure I have one anymore. The top 4 are easy.
Blade Runner
Godfather 2
Apocalypse Now
3 Colours Blue
After that there are so many films that I like that it is hard to pick just another 5. Off the top of my head some contenders are:-
Once Were Warriors
The Deer Hunter
Being There
Alien and Aliens (in different ways)
The French Connection
Cool Hand Luke
The Man Who Would Be King
And then there are comedy films that are by no means great art but I love them anyway
The Life Of Brian (probably number 5 on my list)
Truly Madly Deeply (comedy drama)
There Is Something About Mary
The Blues Brothers
Getting Square
Blazing Saddles
Animal House
I give up
My top 10 features most of the obvious ones that everyone lists so I won't bother, but one movie I'd have in there is 'Sex, Lies and Videotape'. Brilliantly understated 'true-to-life' dialogue and minimalist direction which manages to avoid being wanky and gimmicky while delivering an emotional punch.
Out of the 'Animal House' type movies, I'd put Porkys in there. Even toilet humour needs to have semi-rounded characters and a plot IMO, which is a principle that the Will Ferrell types don't bother to pay attention to any more.
Out of the 'Animal House' type movies, I'd put Porkys in there. Even toilet humour needs to have semi-rounded characters and a plot IMO, which is a principle that the Will Ferrell types don't bother to pay attention to any more.
Saw The Insider again last night. Why don't they make movies like this anymore? Like The Conversation, All The president's Men, interesting movies based on real events. Now it's all about Iraq and Jihad. Idiots.
I watched Lord Of War last night. I was told it was good, though I have never seen a Nicholas Cage film that wasn't shit so I didn't believe them.
God it was shit, just useless shit.
God it was shit, just useless shit.
My top ten's(or there abouts) got some pretty obvious movies in it. Godfather 1 and 2, Colours Tril, Deer Hunter, Amelie, Das Boot, Blade Runner, Solyaris, Raging Bull, Rocky, Rosemary's Baby etc. Others that are perhaps not as well known, but would probably get in my top top depending on my mood. . . Jacob's Ladder, The Prodigal Son, The Breakfast Club, L'Apartment, Oldboy, Spirited Away. Too many to list, to be honest.
It was awful. Who ever told you it was good is clearly an idiot.
Wild at Heart. Thats fantastic. He's been shit ever since though.
Top 10 hmmmm
in no particular order
Clerks
Warriors
Dawn of the Dead (original)
The Deer Hunter
Saving Private Ryan
A Bridge too Far
The Great Escape
Aliens
Southern Comfort
Scarface
hmmm an underlying war theme there
in no particular order
Clerks
Warriors
Dawn of the Dead (original)
The Deer Hunter
Saving Private Ryan
A Bridge too Far
The Great Escape
Aliens
Southern Comfort
Scarface
hmmm an underlying war theme there
Nicholas Cage was good in Leaving Las Vegas (at least I think that's what it's called).
No he wasnt.
Maybe not Oscar-worthy but certainly not shit mate.
He is playing a fecking elvis impersonator in every single movie. He played a drunk fake elvis in that one,i grant you that, but that doesnt mean its any good. Horrible movie by the way.
The reason why his acting works in Wild at Heart is that the character is an elvis maniac.
Hehe, semi-agree with you there. I thought he was good though... the movie, on the other hand, was terrible.
Good to know someone else also rated Apocalypse Now ahead of the first Godfather Wibbs, Infact, I think it's a tad better than Godfather II as well. I saw it yet again this afternoon and its possibly the best movie that's been shot
Spoony, I've never really gotten into Das Boot. Good movie but there's clearly something major that you've seen in it that I don't get
Das Boot's probably my second fav film ever after Godfather (1&2). I loved it, it was so claustrophobic, you actually felt as if you were in the sub with them. It just had this real quality, it wasn't glorifying the war, it was the opposite, most of the characters simply didn't want to be there. . . it was war, for feck's sake. Being stuck on a sub, knowing you may not survive, must be horrific, and it was easy to empathise with them. The characters were well rounded too, times they were well and truly frightened, other times you could sense the boredom, but they also had the odd laugh. Loved the battle sequences, as well. . . I thought it was gripping, couldn't take my eyes off it. Best war film I've seen by a country mile.
Watch it again, I didn't like Apocalypse Now, the first time I saw it. It can happen.
To be fair, the movie was akin to tedious cos I saw the director's cut. They showed the final cut on television the other day but didn't bother. I'd give it another look though
one of these days, there'll be a movie where everyone is played by Eddie Murphy, including some extras walking on the street for 5 seconds.
Anchorman - painful. I really don't know what to make of it.
It has only one decent moment, when Steve Carell starts to shout "Loud Noises!".
I liked that part when Ron read out the auto-cue and said 'I'm Ron Burgundy??'. It made me chuckle. I know the film was meant to be poorly acted(surely?), but they just didn't pull it off. That Brick bloke was awful.
Brick is the sports guy? That actor is one of the most annoying man I've ever seen on screen.
hey spoony
my friend gave me Four Rooms (1995) ... is it any good -->
tarantino is mint..but i see there are four directors for this movie, is it worth the time?
my friend gave me Four Rooms (1995) ... is it any good -->
tarantino is mint..but i see there are four directors for this movie, is it worth the time?
If you don't want to sit through pretentious bollocks i'd advise you to avoid all of them.
Un chien andalou - 16mins of wtf?
The phantom of liberty - Just shit, plain shit, the grand ending is just like 5 minutes of a still ostrich not moving. For no reason
all great films