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my 3 friends who saw it (two of them didn't bother to finish it) said it was the worst movie they have seen in their live.
Count Dookkake
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Look at the cast list.
Note that it is based on a script by Gore Vidal.
It has its flaws, but it is worth watching.
This is one of the worst reviews in any incarnation of this thread.
I don't even know where to begin.
BaronLundi
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I think I kinda like other Tinto Brass movies better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Imhcq5s9OLs
Never come across anything quite like it, let me know if you find anything. I think it's got one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. And I don't mean that it's a nice soundtrack to listen to on its own, because it's not, I've tried it. There's a lot of ambient stuff or guitar wankery that I usually hate, but it's placed so well. Like when I imagine the scenes in my mind, I always start playing the soundtrack first to set the mood. Like that lame guitar shit when DiNiro is talking to curly girl on the balcony, or Brian Eno during the robbery. Damn and it's got one of the few great Tom Sizemore performances before he went down in flames. FUCK I WANT TO WATCH IT RIGHT NOW. FUCK YOU SLICK.
TheKaeptain
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Well I think your three friends are idiots.
Its good, but it shares almost no commonality with Heat. Michael Mann really needs to make a few more LA crime thrillers.
Count Dookkake
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SALON KITTY is probably his best.
creativity
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The Naked Kiss (1964)
I was expecting a racy, low-budget, neo-noir given the films rating and ended up bitterly disappointed. Turns out it's just about a former prostitute working in a children's ward. I'm not sure if it was progressive for its time or not, I mean there's nothing explicit and it is pretty poorly written. It's all just very boring, I got nothing out of it. I had read that the director, Simon Fuller, influenced a good deal of film-makers but I don't see it from this film.and it received its rating for glazing over the theme of child molestation
Never watch a film based on its posters, rating or taglines.
It being influential isn't the point. The reason it influenced filmmakers is because of how madly stylized it is, which seems like something you weren't receptive to.
In almost every case where a person fails to appreciate a great movie, it's because they fail to grasp it on a purely cinematic level. They'll talk about the film's content very literally and show no apprehension of style. But unlike in philosophy or science, style is supreme in film, and its role is to transform a film's basic content in interesting ways. Fuller in particular has a talent for this---he takes these cheap tabloid sorts of stories and transforms them into powerful psychic experiences.
I'm not sure how helpful it is for me to tell you this. Even the best film critics can only tell you about the formal strategies that make a film beautiful---they can't make it beautiful for you. The only thing I could suggest is watching more Fuller until it finally hits you---Shock Corridor is probably a good one to do next---and pay close attention to the manner of presentation.
Watched again
Blind Shaft Grey skies and so much desperation for an helplessly painful show, magnificent 9
Bad Guy Still my favourite Ki-Duk movie 9.5
Bleak Night Loved how Yoon play with the timeline and how real the characters feel, "sorry" can be such an empty word at times 9
Blind Shaft Grey skies and so much desperation for an helplessly painful show, magnificent 9
Bad Guy Still my favourite Ki-Duk movie 9.5
Bleak Night Loved how Yoon play with the timeline and how real the characters feel, "sorry" can be such an empty word at times 9
lazybones18
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I guess I'll take the plunge and get Caligula later this week.
Max Armstrong
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Can't wait for the reactions on Caligula :lol
I have some weird feelings for this movie, it's not good, but I really enjoy watching it (not only for the nudity, but the sets and the fucked up-ness of it) and I often find myself thinking about it, like it's printed in my mind.
I have some weird feelings for this movie, it's not good, but I really enjoy watching it (not only for the nudity, but the sets and the fucked up-ness of it) and I often find myself thinking about it, like it's printed in my mind.
paperboywriter
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tonight it's witness for the prosecution! WILDER !!!
Max Armstrong
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So good.gif
paperboywriter
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I hate Mann, and all of his films. I guess it's just me, but I really don't understand his strategie or motives. I just can't stand his style.
Despite what I said, I could see where Scorsese's appreciation came from, and I kept thinking man, this reminds me of Cleo de 5 a 7, oddly more than anything else,
maybe just due to the wig
And for the record, Breathless, Taxi Driver and Midnight Cowboy are up there with my favourite films. There's also a good 15-20 noirs I've watched and enjoyed recently, it really doesn't take that much for me to enjoy them, but I found little enjoyment in this. I can appreciate it on some level, I mean I do admire things that are well shot to some extent even if I'm not in love with anything else. I liked some of the shots especially, in hindsight, didn't care for it as a whole though. I'm glad I watched it, at least.
No need for further condescending, I have a few more of his films lined up - don't worry I'm not ruling him out based on one viewing.
To be fair my initial Naked Kiss post was pretty poor, so you're entitled to that response.
Edit - I watched most of it again as I have to give it back today, I appreciated it more for what it was this time rather than naively criticizing it for what it wasn't. I still didn't fall in love with it or anything though.
Finish your Billy Wilder marathon with The Apartment, Ace in the Hole and Some Like It Hot.
Cosmic Bus
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Swap out Some Like It Hot for One, Two, Three and I will endorse said Wilder triple feature.
SCULLIBUNDO
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Pure gold.
SCULLIBUNDO
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I think Collateral shits on Heat. But then I've always thought Heat was ridiculously overrated.
mysticwhip
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Someone please recommend me a laugh out loud comedy
Count Dookkake
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THE DINNER GAME
SCULLIBUNDO
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i can't agree with that. collateral's ending takes it down a notch, though, from what i've heard of mann's commentary, i do get what he was going for. heat's ending, on the other hand, is fantastic.
the one thing that always bothers me about the airport chase is that there's a shot of ±3 seconds which clearly shows that they were using stunt doubles for nothing more than just a bit of... running. it reminds me of that shot of depp in public enemies where he's jumping over something and they cg'd that. it makes no sense whatsoever.
anchorman.
the one thing that always bothers me about the airport chase is that there's a shot of ±3 seconds which clearly shows that they were using stunt doubles for nothing more than just a bit of... running. it reminds me of that shot of depp in public enemies where he's jumping over something and they cg'd that. it makes no sense whatsoever.
anchorman.
Well let's just agree that it's a brilliant movie that he needs to watch anyway
Have you seen all the Ferrell stuff?
My personal favorites will always be Dumb and Dumber and Dodgeball. Nothing will ever beat this scene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fTzP4kGe58&feature=related
Go Niners!
Max Armstrong
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Strangely, I wasn't a fan of The Apartment and Some Like It Hot. Actually, I rarely enjoy older comedies, with some exceptions (like Bringing Up Baby)
His more serious stuff is so good though, I remember watching Double Indemnity, Sunset Boulevard and Witness for the Prosecution back to back. Hnnnnnggggg.
mysticwhip
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imma watch the trailer
broken image but based on the url I know the movie and I've already watched it.thx anyways
watched it.thx anayways
Well let's just agree that it's a brilliant movie that he needs to watch anyway
well, i love it very much! the coyote scene is one of mann's best scenes.
mysticwhip
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thanks, I'll check out the trailers.
Count Dookkake
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Oof.
I just watched the trailer. It looks horrible.
Seriously though, the movie makes me lol.
mysticwhip
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k, It's on my list.
Nappuccino
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roosters93
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Agreed.
mysticwhip
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Watched both, really liked Shaun of The Dead. I Don't think I would ever describe FMF as being a 'laugh out loud comedy' but it was entertaining.
SCULLIBUNDO
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Max Armstrong
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I hate to admit this but it's probably one of my favourite comedies ever (top 10 easily). But comedy is so subjective that I don't really care what anyone thinks.
mysticwhip
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Cloudy with a chance of meatballs is another entertaining movie. I'd put it in the same category as Fantastic Mr.Fox.
I thought Superbad was hilarious when I saw it back in 2007 but I haven't seen it since then and my taste has changed quite a bit over the past four years so who knows what I would make of it now. No one should ever be ashamed of what they find funny, though, because like you said, comedy is so subjective. I find the films of Woody Allen and Wes Anderson absolutely hilarious, for example, but I know a lot of people who despise them. Whatever.
Wes Anderson has made better and funnier movies. If you liked FMF, check out Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.
BlazingDarkness
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Castaway on the Moon
It's a funny Korean love story about a guy who jumps from a bridge to kill himself, but wakes up on an island on the Han river, surrounded by traffic bridges but with no way of getting back into society, and an awkward shut in who's not left her bedroom in three years. She spots him one day through her telescope, and they begin communicating to each other in their own way - really good movie!
Troll Hunter
It's a goofy mockumentary with dodgy CG effects but is still charming in it's own way. It's pretty bonkers but it embraces it's insanity! I can see why it's a bit of a cult hit
They're both on Netflix by the way, worth watching!
Nappuccino
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I don't know, I like all his movies, but I found FMF to be the funniest while Rushmore or BottleRocket to be his best.
pauljeremiah
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went to see Coriolanus last night.
Shakespeare's dramas may well be set up in a contemporary set, because the content is timeless. Here the screenplay drama is performed in its original text. The old lines sometimes are in conflict with the modern outfit, but you are quickly caught back to the drama by the violent intrigues and you become strongly affected by the deep conflicts between power and love. The war scenes are realistic and bloody. It is exciting and the outcome uncertain for the uninitiated.
Ralph Fiennes both directs and plays the title role and succeeds well. He has got a star team both in front and behind the camera. The cinematography by Barry Ackroyd is brilliant. The set and costumes are next to perfection. The 74-year-old Vanessa Redgrave portrays Coriolanus' mother, Volumnia, powerful and convincing. Gerard Butler as the rebel leader acts with strong charisma and realism. Additional casting is also very good.
The screening room I was at holds 40 people and it was a full screening, after 15 minutes 32 people had left once they realised that the film was in the original text.
Shakespeare's dramas may well be set up in a contemporary set, because the content is timeless. Here the screenplay drama is performed in its original text. The old lines sometimes are in conflict with the modern outfit, but you are quickly caught back to the drama by the violent intrigues and you become strongly affected by the deep conflicts between power and love. The war scenes are realistic and bloody. It is exciting and the outcome uncertain for the uninitiated.
Ralph Fiennes both directs and plays the title role and succeeds well. He has got a star team both in front and behind the camera. The cinematography by Barry Ackroyd is brilliant. The set and costumes are next to perfection. The 74-year-old Vanessa Redgrave portrays Coriolanus' mother, Volumnia, powerful and convincing. Gerard Butler as the rebel leader acts with strong charisma and realism. Additional casting is also very good.
The screening room I was at holds 40 people and it was a full screening, after 15 minutes 32 people had left once they realised that the film was in the original text.
OrangeGrayBlue
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In regards to 8/40 people staying for Coriolanus... how can people be so dense? The movie has just released wide so they were obviously anxious to see it. How had they not researched enough to know that it was in Shakespearean format? I'd guess that none of those 32 have ever watched a subtitled film either.
Anyway, movie-gaf, Luis Bunuel's Viridiana is screening at the egyptian theatre tonight. I've never seen it before. Should I go?
Anyway, movie-gaf, Luis Bunuel's Viridiana is screening at the egyptian theatre tonight. I've never seen it before. Should I go?
lol at In Time. On one hand I feel sort of bad for Niccol for having to be constantly held up to the standard of Gattaca. On the other I'm disappointed that he's fallen to making a tonally inconsistent sci-fi actioner with an often unintentionally cheesy script and an indecisive thesis. Even the stylistic choices are simply odd. So much goddamn leather, because duh, it's the future. I don't even know.
Raging Bull has some wonderful performances from the principal cast and is filmed nicely. Character of LaMotta is interesting, though absolutely reprehensible. I'm a little shocked LaMotta is okay even talking about his life, let alone putting it to film. Does he express regret in his speeches nowadays, or did he do so in the book?
Raging Bull has some wonderful performances from the principal cast and is filmed nicely. Character of LaMotta is interesting, though absolutely reprehensible. I'm a little shocked LaMotta is okay even talking about his life, let alone putting it to film. Does he express regret in his speeches nowadays, or did he do so in the book?
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