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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2020 1:44:42 GMT
[Rewatch] The first Marx Brothers movie that I ever saw, so I'll always have a soft spot for it and the memories I have watching it with my family. I would put it behind Duck Soup in order of the funniest. 9/10The climax with the curtain had me in tears. Harpo was always my favourite Marx Bro, but thats like choosing between whats your favourite finger. 9/10
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Post by DeepArcher on May 8, 2020 2:06:09 GMT
Atlantics (2019): Pretty stunning debut film and I’m really looking forward to seeing where Mati Diop goes from this. The film has a really immersive atmosphere created by its vivid soundscapes and absolutely stunning cinematography that keeps you entranced in its strange, slowly captivating story. Really special film that turned into something I wasn’t expecting and has a really haunting yet meditative power to it.
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Post by Lubezki on May 8, 2020 2:51:55 GMT
Atlantics (2019): Pretty stunning debut film and I’m really looking forward to seeing what Mati Diop goes from this. The film has a really immersive atmosphere created by its vivid soundscapes and absolutely stunning cinematography that keeps you entranced in its strange, slowly captivating story. Really special film that turned into something I wasn’t expecting and has a really haunting yet meditative power to it. Mati Diop is definitely one to watch. And Claire Mathon had a one hell of a year with this and Portrait of a Lady on Fire.
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Post by mhynson27 on May 8, 2020 4:56:20 GMT
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (re-watch)
It still baffles me that they were actually able to pull these films off.
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Post by pacinoyes on May 8, 2020 17:43:24 GMT
That's The Way Of The World (1975) - a little less than........ 6/10 - re-watchReally poorly acted acted - at times even by Harvey Keitel the biggest actor here - expose of the music business with Earth, Wind and Fire as the featured band providing some moments of life and spirit. Their acting however is similarly awful to everyone else in the no-name cast and it wastes its at first intriguing set up (Keitel laughing at the faux-Carpenters is maybe the best scene). In some ways this is a blaxploitation - but with a mostly white cast - and occasionally it makes some good cynical points on sticking it to the Man.......but not that much.
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Post by DeepArcher on May 8, 2020 18:34:23 GMT
MASH (1970): Feels like lesser Altman from what I’ve seen though I did enjoy parts of it. While I “get” it as a depiction of the numbing experience of war it ultimately goes too far with the mean-spirited harassment humor that I eventually stopped enjoying it. And that football sequence towards the end sure is ... long.
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Post by DeepArcher on May 8, 2020 20:20:32 GMT
Sexy Beast (2001): Can’t believe I had never seen this before! Takes a familiar story setup and takes it in a totally unexpected direction — not so much a “can’t escape the past” story as an examination of a character who would rather live a life of that past repressed. Glazer makes some creative use of his editing and sound design for some truly captivating sequences all while creating a quiet suspense towards the end that gives it the same edge as any great thriller. Ben Kingsley is having the time of his life as essentially a more roided-up version of Fiennes in In Bruges, Winstone is in top form and Ian McShane just effortlessly badass as always. Wonderful debut from Glazer.
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Post by Pavan on May 8, 2020 20:49:49 GMT
Waves (2019)-
A beautiful amalgam of joy and sorrow. Familiar but exhibits so much character and pretty good for most part- 7.5/10
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Post by DeepArcher on May 8, 2020 23:14:12 GMT
And one last one for today...
The Fog (1980): Another awesome Carpenter classic. Like always, just a visual and sonic treat blending camp and creepiness with wonderful results. An incredibly atmospheric film showing great restraint in its ghost story treatment and being all the more haunting for it.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2020 0:23:22 GMT
And one last one for today... The Fog (1980): Another awesome Carpenter classic. Like always, just a visual and sonic treat blending camp and creepiness with wonderful results. An incredibly atmospheric film showing great restraint in its ghost story treatment and being all the more haunting for it. That's a really fun one - have ya seen Prince of Darkness? That's GOAT atmospheric Carpenter as well as maybe his most ambitiously crafted film.
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Post by DeepArcher on May 9, 2020 0:54:29 GMT
And one last one for today... The Fog (1980): Another awesome Carpenter classic. Like always, just a visual and sonic treat blending camp and creepiness with wonderful results. An incredibly atmospheric film showing great restraint in its ghost story treatment and being all the more haunting for it. That's a really fun one - have ya seen Prince of Darkness? That's GOAT atmospheric Carpenter as well as maybe his most ambitiously crafted film. Not yet, it’s on my watchlist though!
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Post by mhynson27 on May 9, 2020 7:40:51 GMT
A Human Condition
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Post by mhynson27 on May 9, 2020 13:14:18 GMT
1917 (re-watch)
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Post by Pavan on May 9, 2020 13:36:11 GMT
Atlantics (2019)- 6/10
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Post by jakesully on May 9, 2020 13:51:39 GMT
1917 - (re watch) Bought this bad boy recently and yep still holds up and as thrilling as ever. Hands down my favorite 2019 film and I wish the lead actor was nominated for an Oscar.
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Post by Lubezki on May 9, 2020 17:26:48 GMT
1917 - (re watch) Bought this bad boy recently and yep still holds up and as thrilling as ever. Hands down my favorite 2019 film and I wish the lead actor was nominated for an Oscar. On 4K UHD I hope!
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Post by Mattsby on May 9, 2020 18:29:32 GMT
Vincent Francois Paul and the Others (1974) - 8/10 Directed by Claude Sautet, a subdued yet revealing look at concessive middle age, middle class, and the sort of staying power of friendship.... centered by Yves Montand in a great, pained perf. With sunken eyes he evokes a lucklessness in his crises; his scenes opposite Stephane Audran especially are heartbreaking, when he says "I can't find anyone anywhere" or when he almost lights his cigarette backwards. Expertly made too - the use of reflections, windows, long lenses, and there's the phenomenal Philippe Sarde score. I saw this so long ago on a bad-quality VHS I barely remembered it; a great copy was just put up on RareFilmm - s/o pacinoyes who I know is a fan!
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Post by Ryan_MYeah on May 9, 2020 19:56:49 GMT
Contagion (rewatch) - Well... as someone who didn’t even care for this movie when it came out, this aged REALLY well. And that’s scary.
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Post by Pavan on May 9, 2020 20:15:27 GMT
Dark Waters (2019)- 7/10
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Post by Drish on May 9, 2020 21:21:37 GMT
In Bruges
Trust Martin McDonagh to take on really tough subjects and make it genuinely sensitive and yet very funny too. I think it's my favorite of his amazing three movies. Lovely performances as well especially Gleeson. Instant favorite.
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Post by Ryan_MYeah on May 9, 2020 21:30:57 GMT
In Bruges Trust Martin McDonagh to take on really tough subjects and make it genuinely sensitive and yet very funny too. I think it's my favorite of his amazing three movies. Lovely performances as well especially Gleeson. Instant favorite. YOU’RE AN INANIMATE FUCKING OBJECT!!!
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Post by Archie on May 9, 2020 21:51:49 GMT
Alright gang, what should I watch tonight? Pick two!
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring Let the Right One In In the Mood for Love Mother (2009) About Elly A Prophet The Piano Teacher Revanche
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Post by Mattsby on May 9, 2020 22:11:07 GMT
Alright gang, what should I watch tonight? Pick two! Mother (2009) A Prophet I like these two for an '09 double feature - both make my Top 5 for the year. Having said that - The Piano Teacher is a must for a Haneke fan! and Let The Right One In is among the best 00s horror
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Post by Mattsby on May 9, 2020 22:16:24 GMT
Quiz (2020) 6/10. New miniseries from Stephen Frears (following his brilliant A Very English Scandal) but I'm considering it a movie. Absurdly amusing real-life scandal - and the contestant looks like Rory Kinnear so they missed an ace there, casting Matthew Macfadyen instead. The cast is underserved, Michael Sheen completely wasted; this has the total depth of a brochure, but it's very watchable, especially the behind-the-scenes of a game show stuff.....
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Post by DeepArcher on May 9, 2020 22:24:53 GMT
Alright gang, what should I watch tonight? Pick two! Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring In the Mood for Love My votes! Can’t really go wrong with any of these though. I assume this is for 2000s catch-up? If so you’ll definitely want to get to all of them.
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