Author Topic: Scorsese, Leone, and Kubrick (Read 6300 times)

Phoenix Dark · « **on:** February 13, 2007, 06:53:45 PM »

That's right fuckers, I went to Hollywood Video and got three movies

The Departed
Once Upon a Time in the West
Paths of Glory

ALL REVIEWS WILL GO HERE. No more multiple threads

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2007, 06:54:51 PM »

Scorse?

Mupepe · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2007, 06:55:27 PM »

If it's going to be an official thread then perhaps it should say "Official Thread" in the title

TVC15 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2007, 06:56:10 PM »

Leone has this one in the bag.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2007, 06:56:53 PM »

Scorsese

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2007, 06:57:21 PM »

Is it better than The Good the Bad and the Ugly?

Also, how come Eastwood wasn't in this movie?

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2007, 06:57:56 PM »

Did you rent Departed?

TVC15 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2007, 06:58:25 PM »

For a Few Dollars More is the best, in my opinion.

The Black Stallion · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:00:33 PM »

Who ever directed Pootie Tang should get the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:02:52 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 13, 2007, 06:57:56 PM

Did you rent Departed?

Yeah. I'm not buying something if I've never seen it before. Plus I didn't have a lot of money after being cheated at Home Depot with their overly expensive shovels

beelzebozo · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:06:20 PM »

i'm gonna have to stick to convention and say that the good, the bad, and the ugly is the best of the trilogy. eli wallach takes that flick to another level.

Robo · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:13:57 PM »

I think you're going to overdose on FUCK AWESOME.

As far as Once Upon a Time in the West being better than TGtBatU... I'll say it's a tossup. I wouldn't even dare argue it. Charles Bronson is a suitable replacement for Eastwood and Henry Fonda is the fucking man. You'll have no complaints about the cast, that's for damn sure.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:45:37 PM »

Henry Fonda rocks in that movie. I love it so much. I even made Disposable White Guy buy it.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:46:19 PM »

I'm gonna watch it tonight. It's snowing outside, and we're expecting 8 inches, so I'm praying for a snow day

TVC15 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:49:28 PM »

Quote from: beelzebozo on February 13, 2007, 07:06:20 PM

i'm gonna have to stick to convention and say that the good, the bad, and the ugly is the best of the trilogy. eli wallach takes that flick to another level.

I dunno, The Good the Bad and the Ugly has the best ending of the 3, but I like the other 2 best all around.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:50:04 PM »

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly is the best.

Himu · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:51:18 PM »

My pubes are really itchy tonight. PD rent Clockwork Orange.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:51:37 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 13, 2007, 07:50:04 PM

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly is the best.

It's easily my favorite western

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:53:40 PM »

I think Once Upon a Time in the West has a slight edge on it - I just enjoy the protagonist and his backstory with the villain more than I do with The Man With No Name and his antagonists.

Henry Fonda is truly an evil sonofabitch and Harmonica will make you believe musical instruments are cool.

TVC15 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:54:14 PM »

That's your opinion, man. The setting always irked me. It doesn't really feel like the Civil War. I wish they would've just worked around that plot element because it makes the movie seem, well, unauthentic.

Eh, I'd probably put TGTBTU ahead of a Fistful of Dollars since it is van cleefless.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #20 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:54:55 PM »

Also, Claudia Cardinale is the hottest babe in any of the Leone films. They don't build whores like they used to!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #21 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:55:59 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 13, 2007, 07:54:14 PM

That's your opinion, man. The setting always irked me. It doesn't really feel like the Civil War. I wish they would've just worked around that plot element because it makes the movie seem, well, unauthentic.

What, do you want Leone does Glory with Clint Eastwood?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #22 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:57:33 PM »

PD, this is what you have to look forward to tonight:

TVC15 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:58:22 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 13, 2007, 07:55:59 PM

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 13, 2007, 07:54:14 PM
That's your opinion, man. The setting always irked me. It doesn't really feel like the Civil War. I wish they would've just worked around that plot element because it makes the movie seem, well, unauthentic.

What, do you want Leone does Glory with Clint Eastwood?

No. It's just that the setting is clearly not the United States. The Civil War was inessential enough to the plot that they could've done things differently. It pulls me out of the movie a bit.

Himu · « **Reply #24 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:01:14 PM »

I agree with White Man. As much as I enjoyed The Good Bad And Ugly, the civil war parts felt so unnecessary.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #25 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:03:30 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 13, 2007, 07:57:33 PM

PD, this is what you have to look forward to tonight:

(Image removed from quote.)

Oh shit...

captainbiotch · « **Reply #26 on:** February 13, 2007, 09:31:22 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 13, 2007, 06:58:25 PM

For a Few Dollars More is the best, in my opinion.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #27 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:16:49 PM »

Holy shit I feel asleep

I was playing WoW around 8:30pm and felt like my body was shutting down, so I hopped in the bed right quick. I woke up a couple minutes ago and thought it was 10am, not 10pm

Apparently my dad tried to come over but I was sleep when he was at the door. Ok I feel better now, I'll watch Leone.

...

But I kinda want to watch the Michigan/Michigan ST game

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #28 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:17:54 PM »

No, you kinda wanna watch the Departed, shit stain!!!1

Mupepe · « **Reply #29 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:19:25 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 13, 2007, 10:17:54 PM

No, you kinda wanna watch the Departed, shit stain!!!1

I'm going to buy The Departed in about an hour.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #30 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:19:53 PM »

I assure you, it is better than Kids.

Mupepe · « **Reply #31 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:23:33 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 13, 2007, 10:19:53 PM

I assure you, it is better than Kids.

I know it is. I've seen it a bunch of times

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #32 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:25:54 PM »

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #33 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:26:44 PM »

Once Upon a Time in the West > Caddyshack 2 > The Departed

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #34 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:26:58 PM »

When I rent movies I always watch the one I want to see most last. That way I don't watch a sweet movie then two boring ones lol - unless of course I misjudge the last movie. The Departed looks good so I'm not too worried

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #35 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:28:06 PM »

Lolz, Willco and TVC trolling The Departed without ever seeing it is amusing.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #36 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:29:23 PM »

They haven't seen it? I thought you guys saw it in the theater?

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #37 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:30:27 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 13, 2007, 10:29:23 PM

They haven't seen it? I thought you guys saw it in the theater?

No, Willco insists that its an IA clone and won't see it, and TVC is just being obnoxious.

TVC15 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:46:06 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 13, 2007, 10:26:44 PM

Once Upon a Time in the West > Caddyshack 2 > The Departed

Ghostbusters 2 > Caddyshack 2 > Stop or My Mom Will Shoot > The Departed = Casino

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #39 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:46:42 PM »

You guys are hilarious!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #40 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:48:30 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 13, 2007, 10:46:06 PM

Quote from: Willco on February 13, 2007, 10:26:44 PM
Once Upon a Time in the West > Caddyshack 2 > The Departed

Ghostbusters 2 > Caddyshack 2 > Stop or My Mom Will Shoot > The Departed = Casino

I think that is an insult to Stop or My Mom Will Shoot! to be placed after Caddyshack. And also, Police Academy 5 is better than Casino.

TVC15 · « **Reply #41 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:49:36 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 13, 2007, 10:48:30 PM

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 13, 2007, 10:46:06 PM
Quote from: Willco on February 13, 2007, 10:26:44 PM
Once Upon a Time in the West > Caddyshack 2 > The Departed

Ghostbusters 2 > Caddyshack 2 > Stop or My Mom Will Shoot > The Departed = Casino

And also, Police Academy 5 is better than Casino.

Depends how you look at it. Police Academy 5 is the better drama, but Casino is the better comedy.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #42 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:52:49 PM »

O SNAP

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #43 on:** February 14, 2007, 01:36:39 AM »

Just finished the movie. Looks like The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly's spot as best western ever is secure.

Bronson

EvilBoris · « **Reply #44 on:** February 14, 2007, 06:51:43 AM »

Uh, Charles Bronson is in the other one..

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #45 on:** February 14, 2007, 07:56:45 AM »

The Wild Bunch ftw

Solo · « **Reply #46 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:25:47 AM »

Of course I am biased, it being my favorite film ever and all, but The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly can't be topped. Not just in westerns, but in GREAT FUCKING FILMS. Anyways, 3 great picks. OUATITW is pretty great, but it cant touch TGTBATU or even For A Few Dollars More. Van Cleef + Wallach + Eastwood is an untouchable trio.

Anyways, The Departed is the WORST of your 3 rentals, so thats saying something for how well you did.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #47 on:** February 14, 2007, 11:44:49 AM »

Quote from: Solo on February 14, 2007, 08:25:47 AM

Of course I am biased, it being my favorite film ever and all, but The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly can't be topped. Not just in westerns, but in GREAT FUCKING FILMS. Anyways, 3 great picks. OUATITW is pretty great, but it cant touch TGTBATU or even For A Few Dollars More. Van Cleef + Wallach + Eastwood is an untouchable trio.

I agree. To me The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is the perfect western. After watching OUATITW I truly couldn't put it up there as one of the top three westerns. I found the movie to be good, but as some have said, it drags on in many areas. The plot also seemed like a mess for much of the movie.

Yet despite these shortcomings the movie amazed me on many levels. While TGTBATU is my favorite western, it doesn't give the viewer an impression of the western setting. At times it feels more like three people who happen to be in the west. OUATITW instead takes a differnt approach, showing the viewer what the west was like outside of bank robberies and gun fights. The cinematography is simply stunning and really shows the beauty of the west; Leone brings these environments to life with amazing shots throughout the movie which almost seem to make the beautiful environments a co-star of the film.

I'm not going to give a full review right now, but I think the movie is an 8/10. Starts off great and ends great, but many parts in between left me expecting a bit more. Still, it's a grea movie

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #48 on:** February 14, 2007, 11:50:48 AM »

Have you ever seen The Wild Bunch?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #49 on:** February 14, 2007, 11:57:16 AM »

Once Upon a Time in the West has a hottie and a harmonica and a dude named Harmonica. It wins!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #50 on:** February 14, 2007, 12:15:01 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 14, 2007, 11:50:48 AM

Have you ever seen The Wild Bunch?

No. My favorite westerns tend to be...

The Good the Bad and the Ugly
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
The Cowboys
True Grit
The Sons of Katie Elder
Fist Full of Dollars
For a Few Dollars More

No particular order

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #51 on:** February 14, 2007, 12:17:32 PM »

GO WATCH WILD BUNCH

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #52 on:** February 14, 2007, 12:32:18 PM »

Another thing I really liked about OUATITW was the sound design. There are many scenes with no talking, yet the sound creates more intensity and drama than any dialogue could achieve.

For instance, the part towards the beginning where the family is killed. You hear the chirping of bugs in the background and almost don't even pay it any mind, that is until it suddenly disappears. At which point you know something is about to happen.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #53 on:** February 14, 2007, 12:51:27 PM »

The best part of the sound design is that you can hear the whore moans.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #54 on:** February 14, 2007, 01:10:56 PM »

She looked like Eva Mendez

TVC15 · « **Reply #55 on:** February 14, 2007, 01:16:50 PM »

Watch High Noon, PD. It's where 24 rips off its concept from.

Solo · « **Reply #56 on:** February 15, 2007, 06:45:36 AM »

I also must buck the trend and say I LOVE the Civil War scenes in TGTBATU, and dont think they feel out of place at all. Hell, the films tagline was "For three men the Civil wasn't hell. It was practice!". Besides, if we didnt have the civil war scenes, then we wouldnt have the other great scenes where Angel Eyes is having his thug beat information out of Tuco in the war camp.

By the way, Eli Wallach really did the stunt where he laid across the traintracks to cut his handcuffs. He was alsmot decapitated doing it. That was one of several times he almost died during production.

beelzebozo · « **Reply #57 on:** February 15, 2007, 07:17:19 AM »

i could barely believe the dude wasn't really mexican. when i found out it completely blew my mind.
what do you think of the extended cut?
it's probably the one director's cut i've seen where i'll take all i can get, content-wise. i can't get enough tortured eastwood with cracked lips being drug through the desert

Verboten · « **Reply #58 on:** February 15, 2007, 07:37:06 AM »

Once Upon a Time In the West is a western, so don't go into it expecting a spagetti western. It's still damned good. Hope you enjoy one of the baddest dudes in cinema that goes by the name of Harmonica (portrayed by charles bronson). That tune, can't get it out of my head now.

Verboten · « **Reply #59 on:** February 15, 2007, 07:48:06 AM »

You heard this music, it meant your ass:

http://download.yousendit.com/397E6A76634D81B2

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Author Topic: Scorsese, Leone, and Kubrick (Read 6300 times)