Alright you fuckers, I just bought Miami Vice. I've only seen 3 Mann films - Thief, which is fanfuckingtastic, Collateral which is pretty great, and Public Enemy, which I found to be one of the most boring movies I've ever seen (this was pre-woke film fan omgkitty).
Saw Godard's Breathless yesterday, didn't love it or anything but it captivated me all the same. Definitely gonna rewatch after sinking my teeth into more of these French new wave films. What should I watch next in his filmography?
Alright you fuckers, I just bought Miami Vice. I've only seen 3 Mann films - Thief, which is fanfuckingtastic, Collateral which is pretty great, and Public Enemy, which I found to be one of the most boring movies I've ever seen (this was pre-woke film fan omgkitty).
One thing I'll say is how much I loved how they handled the relationship between Sonny and Rico. They've both been doing this shit for way too long, but the implied history that they share makes it really easy to believe that they can talk business while still knowing that they have each others back. That moment there is about as explicit as the respect and friendship that they share gets in the entire film, and it manages to speak volumes.
The obvious recommendations are Contempt, Pierrot le fou, Band of Outsiders, but personally I didn't like those movies as much (or rather, at all :lol). The only Godard film that rivals Breathless for me is Vivre sa Vie, which I thought was very good.
Alright you fuckers, I just bought Miami Vice. I've only seen 3 Mann films - Thief, which is fanfuckingtastic, Collateral which is pretty great, and Public Enemy, which I found to be one of the most boring movies I've ever seen (this was pre-woke film fan omgkitty).
I've only seen 3 Mann films - Thief, which is fanfuckingtastic, Collateral which is pretty great, and Public Enemy, which I found to be one of the most boring movies I've ever seen
Black hat is one of those movies that will be remembered as "oh yea that director also made this movie" rather than standing on its own as a good film. It deserved its reviewsShould watch heat and insider too for sure. Those are his best. Although Miami Vice is right after those two in the rankings imo. With Mohicans and thief behind it.
I like that more people are starting to see the light with vice. It's one of those movies that has gotten retroactively praised. At the time of release it got pretty middling reviews. I wonder if blackhat will get the same treatment years from now. That one was just ripped critically.
Also I've been looking for the fist bump gif for a while now so bless up for that post earlier in the thread
Saw Godard's Breathless yesterday, didn't love it or anything but it captivated me all the same. Definitely gonna rewatch after sinking my teeth into more of these French new wave films. What should I watch next in his filmography?
I saw Contempt on a Cinefix list and it looked kinda interesting. I'll watch that after Vivre sa Vie. Thanks for the rec!The obvious recommendations are Contempt, Pierrot le fou, Band of Outsiders, but personally I didn't like those movies as much (or rather, at all :lol). The only Godard film that rivals Breathless for me is Vivre sa Vie, which I thought was very good.
I'd be game for a musical comedy so I'll watch that instead of Contempt, especially if you reckon I should hold off on it.I'd say either Une femme est une femme (hilarious and inventive musical comedy), Band of Outsiders (the epitome of FNW cool), or Vivre sa vie (Godard's heaviest and most hypnotic film up to that point). Others in that early to mid 60s period all fall somewhere between good and masterful. But amazing as Alphaville and Contempt and Pierrot le Fou are I don't think they're good first Godards.
Alright you fuckers, I just bought Miami Vice. I've only seen 3 Mann films - Thief, which is fanfuckingtastic, Collateral which is pretty great, and Public Enemy, which I found to be one of the most boring movies I've ever seen (this was pre-woke film fan omgkitty).
Saw Godard's Breathless yesterday, didn't love it or anything but it captivated me all the same. Definitely gonna rewatch after sinking my teeth into more of these French new wave films. What should I watch next in his filmography?
You guys are starting to make me question my decision to skip Miami Vice back during its original release.
One of the all time greats for sure. Herrmann was on a different level when it came to composing. I mean, Vertigo is amazing and everything, but the score is a huge component of it. Once the movie starts with the first few notes of the score playing which leads straight into the title sequence I become transfixed, it's this transcending movie moment that reminds you why you love film in the first place.
Alright you fuckers, I just bought Miami Vice. I've only seen 3 Mann films - Thief, which is fanfuckingtastic, Collateral which is pretty great, and Public Enemy, which I found to be one of the most boring movies I've ever seen (this was pre-woke film fan omgkitty).
Holy Shit, this fucking movie. I adored Seven Samurai and have it in my top 10 but after seeing this Kurosawa masterpiece, im left speechless. What an amazing thriller/police procedural. This might just be my favorite Kurosawa film, the pacing and writing is amazing. I love how likable and smart the characters are and was on the edge of my seat after the first 20 minutes! This sits on my top 10 as of now. Still need to digest on what I saw. Highly Recommend!!!!!!"Half-thriller, half-procedural probes class differences in post-war Japan. All Kurosawa. All brilliant. "
High and Low.
Holy Shit, this fucking movie. I adored Seven Samurai and have it in my top 10 but after seeing this Kurosawa masterpiece, im left speechless. What an amazing thriller/police procedural. This might just be my favorite Kurosawa film, the pacing and writing is amazing. I love how likable and smart the characters are and was on the edge of my seat after the first 20 minutes! This sits on my top 10 as of now. Still need to digest on what I saw. Highly Recommend!!!!!!
And watch moonlight not be in the top 5? Yea noWe should do a list with only movie-gaf votes counting.
Y'know, for a GAF list this is actually quite good.
Y'know, for a GAF list this is actually quite good.
Shame Wilderpeople ain't in the top 10, though.
I was surprised to see The Witch that high, but impressed that The Handmaiden made the top ten.
Y'know, for a GAF list this is actually quite good.
Shame Wilderpeople ain't in the top 10, though.
I'm the exact opposite. I thought Arrival was very average which was disappointing as I have really liked all of his movies so far. I loved The Witch and Deadpool was one of the worst CBM movies last year to me. Also Wilderpeople was disappointing, it just wasn't funny. I'm a bit worried about Thor since it seems like Taika's humor doesn't fit with mine.Pretty happy with Arrival being #1. Thought it was a great movie.
Pretty surprised to see The VVitch that high as well. Was pretty meh on it.
Pretty surprised Deadpool wasn't higher here on GAF tbh.
At least it's in the top 20.
Embrace of the Serpent was my number 1, and it's 41 on the list.
honestly 2017 is already better than 2016 for me. return of the blockbusters.
same thing for games as well. great year for media content.
Better for big studio pictures for sure. Remains to be seen whether it can top 2016 in terms of quality tho, because last year was great for movies imo.
Dat Blade Runner tho
Better for big studio pictures for sure. Remains to be seen whether it can top 2016 in terms of quality tho, because last year was great for movies imo.
omg Nine Lives is on Amazon prime. I haven't been this excited to see a movie I refused to pay for since The Beaver.
It was a pretty lame year for horror
Go watch Train to Busan and the Wailing if you have not already.
It was a pretty lame year for horror