Author Topic: Movie suggestions? (Read 7347 times)

Himu · « **Reply #60 on:** December 20, 2006, 01:18:31 AM »

Yeah, actually engaging with people watching the same show at the same time is apart of half the fun. You don't get that with dvd releases.

The Black Stallion · « **Reply #61 on:** December 20, 2006, 01:18:40 AM »

Sniper starring Tom Berenger and Billy Zane. Best movie made in the 20th century, hands down.

Cyanista · « **Reply #62 on:** December 20, 2006, 01:19:21 AM »

Quote from: The Black Stallion on December 20, 2006, 01:18:40 AM

Sniper starring Tom Berenger and Billy Zane. Best movie made in the 20th century, hands down.

Ahahahah what?

Watch Bubba Ho-Tep!

The Sceneman · « **Reply #63 on:** December 20, 2006, 02:41:01 AM »

Quote from: Mupepe on December 20, 2006, 01:08:49 AM

TV shows on DVD >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> TV shows on TV. Fuck, I hate having to wait til the next week.

Mupepe · « **Reply #64 on:** December 20, 2006, 02:49:28 AM »

What's that? She looks hot

Solo · « **Reply #65 on:** December 20, 2006, 08:16:02 AM »

Im hardly gonna recommend EVERY movie you should see according to me, because my life would be over by the time I finished. What I will do is list 10 of my favorite directors and 3 films you NEED to see from them. So 30 recommendations, including my top 5 movies.

(Alphabetical)

Hitchcock, Alfred:
- Rear Window (1954)
- Vertigo (1958) (my #3 film ever)
- North By Northwest (1959)

Kubrick, Stanley:
- The Killing (1956)
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) (my #3 film ever)
- The Shining (1980)

Kurosawa, Akira:
- Seven Samurai (1954)
- Throne Of Blood (1957)
- Ran (1985)

Leone, Sergio: (Solo's fav director)
- For A Few Dollars More (1965)
- The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly (1966) (my #1 film ever)
- Once Upon A Time In The West (1968)

Lumet, Sidney:
- 12 Angry Men (1957)
- Serpico (1973)
- Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

Mann, Michael:
- Heat (1995)
- The Insider (1999)
- Collateral (2004)

Park, Chan-wook:
- Joint Security Area (2000)
- Oldboy (2003) (my #5 film ever)
- Sympathy For Lady Vengeance (2005)

Scorsese, Martin:
- Mean Streets (1974)
- Taxi Driver (1976) (my #4 film ever)
- The Departed (2006)

Scott, Ridley:
- Alien (1979)
- Blade Runner (1982)
- Kingdom Of Heaven DC (2005)

Young, Terence:
- Dr. No (1962)
- From Russia With Love (1963)
- Thunderball (1965)

Definately check out all Leone's films. There will never be another filmmaker like him :'( R.I.P.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #66 on:** December 20, 2006, 08:24:59 AM »

No Clockwork Orange under Kubrick?! Blasphemy. :'(

Cheebs · « **Reply #67 on:** December 20, 2006, 09:11:35 AM »

Kingdom of Heaven love from Solo! Everyone needs to see the DC of that. One of the best epics ever.

Solo · « **Reply #68 on:** December 20, 2006, 09:51:56 AM »

Clockwork is possibly my least favorite Kubrick. Well, either that or Eyes Wide Shut.

Himu · « **Reply #69 on:** December 20, 2006, 11:33:39 AM »

Quote from: Solo on December 20, 2006, 08:16:02 AM

- 12 Angry Men (1957)

- Collateral (2004)

The only ones I've seen

Bacon · « **Reply #70 on:** December 20, 2006, 11:53:05 AM »

Quote from: Solo on December 20, 2006, 09:51:56 AM

Clockwork is possibly my least favorite Kubrick. Well, either that or Eyes Wide Shut.

How the fuck does one not like Clockwork?

Solo · « **Reply #71 on:** December 20, 2006, 01:11:11 PM »

The same way one doesn't like any piece of art. Like Willco said, its all subjective. Clockwork never connected with me, and it feels almost sophomoric/amateurish for a Kubrick film. I get the feeling its the type of movie film students love to wank over. Which really surprises me, because I consider at least 3-4 of Kubrick's other films undeniable masterpieces.

Bacon · « **Reply #72 on:** December 20, 2006, 01:14:17 PM »

I'm no film student and I don't wack to it. Because MY HEALTH WONT ALOWWWW IT.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #73 on:** December 20, 2006, 01:15:54 PM »

The Clockwork hate and undying Bond love are really dragging your once pristine views on film down, Solo... $:-\$

Solo · « **Reply #74 on:** December 20, 2006, 01:30:01 PM »

Meh, I love Bond, find Clockwork to be utterly pointless, and most importantly, am not here to impress anyone with my tastes.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #75 on:** December 20, 2006, 01:31:05 PM »

Oh well, there's always OLDBOY... :'(

Solo · « **Reply #76 on:** December 20, 2006, 01:35:02 PM »

Well, perhaps you folk can enlighten me as to why I am wrong, and why you find Clockwork a great film. Musical selections and Kubrick's unmatched technical prowess aside, I find nothing that resonates with me.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #77 on:** December 20, 2006, 01:37:46 PM »

Well, the musical selection and Kubrick's technical prowess ARE two very important factors. Other than that, I just love the story, and especially the character of Alex. Its just an extraordinarily imaginative film that was way, way ahead of its time.

Solo · « **Reply #78 on:** December 20, 2006, 01:40:11 PM »

Well, I shall agree to disagree.

I do enjoy the final line though.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #79 on:** December 20, 2006, 01:40:45 PM »

"I was cured, all right!"

Solo · « **Reply #80 on:** December 20, 2006, 01:41:55 PM »

Yeah. I love that final scene. But it still doesn't make the rest of the movie work for me. Ah well. We cant all agree on every film.

Himu · « **Reply #81 on:** December 21, 2006, 12:11:05 AM »

So tonight I went to blockbuster to find Seven Samurai. No dice, they didn't have it. The lady at the register hadn't even fucking heard of it. I went to Best Buy and found a boxset. 40 fucking bucks for one movie. Goddamit.

I ended up with Animaniac's volume 1 instead.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #82 on:** December 21, 2006, 12:19:35 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on December 21, 2006, 12:11:05 AM

So tonight I went to blockbuster to find Seven Samurai. No dice, they didn't have it. The lady at the register hadn't even fucking heard of it. I went to Best Buy and found a boxset. 40 fucking bucks for one movie. Goddamit.

I ended up with Animaniac's volume 1 instead.

Good choice.

I don't think I've seen an episode in over a decade. I should pick it up too.

rocketman · « **Reply #83 on:** December 21, 2006, 12:20:40 AM »

Quote from: malek4980 on December 21, 2006, 12:19:35 AM

Quote from: Himuro on December 21, 2006, 12:11:05 AM
So tonight I went to blockbuster to find Seven Samurai. No dice, they didn't have it. The lady at the register hadn't even fucking heard of it. I went to Best Buy and found a boxset. 40 fucking bucks for one movie. Goddamit.

I ended up with Animaniac's volume 1 instead.
Good choice.

I don't think I've seen an episode in over a decade. I should pick it up too.

While you're at it, jump off the highest building you can find. Head first.

Himu · « **Reply #84 on:** December 21, 2006, 12:22:20 AM »

Quote from: rocketman on December 21, 2006, 12:20:40 AM

Quote from: malek4980 on December 21, 2006, 12:19:35 AM
Quote from: Himuro on December 21, 2006, 12:11:05 AM
So tonight I went to blockbuster to find Seven Samurai. No dice, they didn't have it. The lady at the register hadn't even fucking heard of it. I went to Best Buy and found a boxset. 40 fucking bucks for one movie. Goddamit.

I ended up with Animaniac's volume 1 instead.
Good choice.

I don't think I've seen an episode in over a decade. I should pick it up too.

While you're at it, jump off the highest building you can find. Head first.

Kill yourself. You don't hate on Animaniac's!

Beezy · « **Reply #85 on:** December 21, 2006, 12:24:37 AM »

Animaniacs was great. I learned to respect burping as an art form thanks to Wacko.

rocketman · « **Reply #86 on:** December 21, 2006, 12:26:11 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on December 21, 2006, 12:22:20 AM

Quote from: rocketman on December 21, 2006, 12:20:40 AM
Quote from: malek4980 on December 21, 2006, 12:19:35 AM
Quote from: Himuro on December 21, 2006, 12:11:05 AM
So tonight I went to blockbuster to find Seven Samurai. No dice, they didn't have it. The lady at the register hadn't even fucking heard of it. I went to Best Buy and found a boxset. 40 fucking bucks for one movie. Goddamit.

I ended up with Animaniac's volume 1 instead.
Good choice.

I don't think I've seen an episode in over a decade. I should pick it up too.

While you're at it, jump off the highest building you can find. Head first.

Kill yourself. You don't hate on Animaniac's!

I loved Animaniacs, distinguished black fellow.

Pinky & The Brain was alright, too.

Himu · « **Reply #87 on:** December 21, 2006, 12:29:33 AM »

Ah. I guess I misinterpreted then.

I want Freakazoid and Tiny Toons on dvd dammit. Day one buys for me.

rocketman · « **Reply #88 on:** December 21, 2006, 12:30:59 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on December 21, 2006, 12:29:33 AM

Ah. I guess I misinterpreted then.

I want Freakazoid and Tiny Toons on dvd dammit. Day one buys for me.

WHAT WILL COSGROVE DO

WHAT WILL COSGROVE DO

Himu · « **Reply #89 on:** December 21, 2006, 12:31:38 AM »

Freakazoid is basically God's gift to mid 90's cartoons.

rocketman · « **Reply #90 on:** December 21, 2006, 12:35:16 AM »

You know what would scary? If Sinbad got another TV special.

scream.

Solo · « **Reply #91 on:** December 21, 2006, 07:26:07 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on December 21, 2006, 12:11:05 AM

So tonight I went to blockbuster to find Seven Samurai. No dice, they didn't have it. The lady at the register hadn't even fucking heard of it. I went to Best Buy and found a boxset. 40 fucking bucks for one movie. Goddamit.

I ended up with Animaniac's volume 1 instead.

*sigh*

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #92 on:** December 21, 2006, 09:31:15 AM »

I knew Himuro would end up buying cartoons. What a taco.

Himu · « **Reply #93 on:** December 21, 2006, 01:25:19 PM »

$:-\$

If blockbuster actually had the movies I want there wouldn't be a problem. There's just too many dvds to buy. Whenever I go get a dvd I don't know what the hell I want: a tv series or a movie. It is torture going to Best Buy, I swear.

I got a Blockbuster gift card. I'm HOPING they atleast have fucking Citizen Kane.

Cheebs · « **Reply #94 on:** December 21, 2006, 01:42:11 PM »

I don't think most rental chains have criterion's and a good chunk of the classics are criterion dvd's. If you want to be a film buff you gotta just handle having to pay 40-50 for a classic sometimes.

Solo · « **Reply #95 on:** December 21, 2006, 01:45:20 PM »

Don't get Citizen Kane. It's a landmark film in terms of technical filmmaking, and its astoundingly ahead of its time in that regard. As entertainment though, its possibly the most disappointing of all the classics Ive seen.

I lump classics into either "lived up/surpassed the hype" or "didnt meet expectations". Kane is one of the ones that falls into the latter category for me. If you want a classic worth its billing from that era, get Casablanca.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #96 on:** December 21, 2006, 01:46:23 PM »

Citizen Kane sucks.

Cheebs · « **Reply #97 on:** December 21, 2006, 01:54:26 PM »

Quote from: Willco on December 21, 2006, 01:46:23 PM

Citizen Kane sucks.

Casablanca vs Spidey 2. Go.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #98 on:** December 21, 2006, 01:55:06 PM »

Spider-Man 2 wins from an entertainment and spectacle standpoint, that's for damn sure.

Solo · « **Reply #99 on:** December 21, 2006, 01:56:41 PM »

Casablanca is much more entertaining and funny, features better writing, acting, and gets where its going faster. Oh, and its routinely near or at the top of "greatest ever" lists. All of which Spidey 2 is not.

Himu · « **Reply #100 on:** December 21, 2006, 01:56:54 PM »

Out of all of these movies suggested I don't know which I'd want to rent with this blockbuster gift card. Think I might go with Clockwork Orange, Taxi Driver, Chinatown, or Casablanca.

Cheebs · « **Reply #101 on:** December 21, 2006, 01:57:40 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on December 21, 2006, 01:56:54 PM

Out of all of these movies suggested I don't know which I'd want to rent with this blockbuster gift card. Think I might go with Clockwork Orange or Casablanca.

Batman Begins or Three Amigos.

Solo · « **Reply #102 on:** December 21, 2006, 01:58:19 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on December 21, 2006, 01:56:54 PM

Out of all of these movies suggested I don't know which I'd want to rent with this blockbuster gift card. Think I might go with Clockwork Orange, Taxi Driver, Chinatown, or Casablanca.

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly.

Himu · « **Reply #103 on:** December 21, 2006, 01:58:34 PM »

Naw it's down to Taxi Driver, Casablanca, Chinatown, or Clockwork Orange.

I've seen both Batman Begins and Three Amigos.

That's a worthy suggestion Solo. I've wanted to see that.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #104 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:00:17 PM »

I second Solo's nomination of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. It's amazing. I think Taxi Driver and A Clockwork Orange are quite possibly the most overrated films of all-time, but Casablanca lives up to its billing and Chinatown is ace. Easily one of my favorites of all-time.

Solo · « **Reply #105 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:03:05 PM »

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE film of all time Himuro, I cant recommend it strongly enough. Its perfection.

Himu · « **Reply #106 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:03:34 PM »

I'll place my bet on it, chief.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #107 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:04:27 PM »

It's about damn near flawless. My favorite Eli Wallach film too.

Solo · « **Reply #108 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:07:56 PM »

For what its worth, I also consider "The Trio" scene, from start to finish, to be the best scene in film history. Everything from the way Leone builds the tension, to the kinetic editing, to the rapid-fire cuts from long shots to extreme close-ups, and especially Morricone's score is absolutely perfect. I watch that scene pretty much weekly.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #109 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:11:01 PM »

Morricone's score is what sells it.

Solo · « **Reply #110 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:13:41 PM »

It's the whole package. But yeah, Morricone's work on Leone's films was godly. Leone's films were godly (save for A Fistful Of Dynamite, and various cuts of Once Upon A Time In America).

Which is why it always angers me to see one of these "best trilogy?" threads pop up, because without a doubt, people ALWAYS ignore the BEST one, the Dollars trilogy.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #111 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:14:53 PM »

I mentioned it last time and people said it wasn't a real trilogy $:-\$

I think, for pure entertainment, Once Upon a Time in the West is my favorite.

Himu · « **Reply #112 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:15:20 PM »

Haven't heard of The Dollars.

Solo · « **Reply #113 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:17:16 PM »

You're breaking my heart :'(

A Fistful Of Dollars (1964)
For A Few Dollars More (1965)
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly (1966)

Its a loose trilogy at best, with Eastwood's character being the only link between films (and even his name changes in each one), and Lee Van Cleef playing a role in 2 different films. All 3 are fuckawesome.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #114 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:17:49 PM »

He is The Man With No Name, but people creat nicknames for him in each film. I don't think he ever refers to himself.

Solo · « **Reply #115 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:18:26 PM »

Yeah, he doesnt have a name, persay. He just randomly gets referred to as Joe, Manco, and Blondie.

Himu · « **Reply #116 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:18:39 PM »

Okay. I was worried for a sec there. I was thinking I was going to be watching the last movie of a trilogy and that you were trying to set me up.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #117 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:20:04 PM »

Eastwood is such a badass in each one. You'll see how a lot of modern directors have aped Leone or lifted entire sequences from the trilogy.

Solo · « **Reply #118 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:20:58 PM »

Technically, The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly is a prequel anyways.

And A Fistful Of Dollars is a remake of Kurosawa's Yojimbo. A remake which (calling Willco!) bests the original.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #119 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:22:00 PM »

I already mentioned that in the other thread, Solo!

And that movie is so awesome.

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