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Nelson_Mandela 06/05/19 11:49:42 AM #252:	#149. Isle of Dogs https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/23/IsleOfDogsFirstLook.jpg Dir: Wes Anderson Genre: Animated, Adventure Year: 2018 A stop-motion animated movie. Directed by Wes Anderson. Set in Japan. With anthropomorphic dogs. I read that description in late 2017 when I first heard about Isle of Dogs, and I already knew it would be in my top 3 movies of the next year. And it didn't disappoint. I firmly believe that if Isle of Dogs wasn't incorrectly lambasted for "cultural appropriation," this would have been the critical darling of the year. It really has every element that makes for a timeless film--a universal theme, a solid adventure story with plenty of turns, and a ridiculously creative art style that is a tribute to the culture that helped inspire it. Had another certain immensely creative animated film not come out a few months after, it would have easily been my favorite animated film of the year... --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922822903] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#149. Isle of Dogs https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/23/IsleOfDogsFirstLook.jpg Dir: Wes Anderson Genre: Animated, Adventure Year: 2018 A stop-motion animated movie. Directed by Wes Anderson. Set in Japan. With anthropomorphic dogs. I read that description in late 2017 when I first heard about Isle of Dogs, and I already knew it would be in my top 3 movies of the next year. And it didn't disappoint. I firmly believe that if Isle of Dogs wasn't incorrectly lambasted for "cultural appropriation," this would have been the critical darling of the year. It really has every element that makes for a timeless film--a universal theme, a solid adventure story with plenty of turns, and a ridiculously creative art style that is a tribute to the culture that helped inspire it. Had another certain immensely creative animated film not come out a few months after, it would have easily been my favorite animated film of the year...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wallmasterz 06/05/19 1:36:59 PM #253:	Oh. Well the last superhero movie is obvious now --- I need to update my signature. <cite>wallmasterz posted [p:922827853] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>Oh. Well the last superhero movie is obvious now</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/05/19 1:52:41 PM #254:	#148. Once Upon a Time in the West https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a2/Once_upon_a_Time_in_the_West.jpg Dir: Sergio Leone Genre: Western Year: 1968 Like Once Upon a Time in America, Once Upon a Time in the West is the perfect kind of movie to just throw on when you want to lose yourself in for 3-4 hours. A perfect sick day kind of movie, if you will. But unlike the American counterpart, West is a more contained film that is really epic in the setting (as evidenced by all of the long, meandering establishing shots) than the story itself. The casting of this film is also perfect. You have a young Charles Bronson in his greatest role ever (even better than Death Wish!), Henry Fonda playing a villain of all things, and Claudia Cardinale, who may in fact be the most beautiful actress ever: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51C4cTGL0gL.jpg heart face emoji --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922828590] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#148. Once Upon a Time in the West https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a2/Once_upon_a_Time_in_the_West.jpg Dir: Sergio Leone Genre: Western Year: 1968 Like Once Upon a Time in America, Once Upon a Time in the West is the perfect kind of movie to just throw on when you want to lose yourself in for 3-4 hours. A perfect sick day kind of movie, if you will. But unlike the American counterpart, West is a more contained film that is really epic in the setting (as evidenced by all of the long, meandering establishing shots) than the story itself. The casting of this film is also perfect. You have a young Charles Bronson in his greatest role ever (even better than Death Wish!), Henry Fonda playing a villain of all things, and Claudia Cardinale, who may in fact be the most beautiful actress ever: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51C4cTGL0gL.jpg heart face emoji</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/05/19 2:00:34 PM #255:	#147. Ghost in the Shell https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ca/Ghostintheshellposter.jpg Dir: Mamoru Oshii Genre: Animated, Science Fiction Year: 1995 For whatever reason, I always thought Ghost in the Shell was one of those throw-away animes that only real weirdos in the 90s found enjoyable. Something that maybe has cool visuals and style, but nothing as beautiful as a Miyazaki or Satoshi Kon film. Boy do I feel dumb now. Ghost in the Shell is one of the most compelling works of sci-fi action I've ever seen. Watching it later in life has also made me appreciate its influence on everything from The Matrix to 80% of JRPGs in the PSX era. But what surprised me most is just how grounded it is. I fully expected a batshit nonsensical plot, like one of those JRPGs on speed. However, it's really quite a taut story, and now I can recommend it with a straight face to anyone who has never watched anime before (and certainly before watching the live action Americanized version). --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922828962] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#147. Ghost in the Shell https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ca/Ghostintheshellposter.jpg Dir: Mamoru Oshii Genre: Animated, Science Fiction Year: 1995 For whatever reason, I always thought Ghost in the Shell was one of those throw-away animes that only real weirdos in the 90s found enjoyable. Something that maybe has cool visuals and style, but nothing as beautiful as a Miyazaki or Satoshi Kon film. Boy do I feel dumb now. Ghost in the Shell is one of the most compelling works of sci-fi action I've ever seen. Watching it later in life has also made me appreciate its influence on everything from The Matrix to 80% of JRPGs in the PSX era. But what surprised me most is just how grounded it is. I fully expected a batshit nonsensical plot, like one of those JRPGs on speed. However, it's really quite a taut story, and now I can recommend it with a straight face to anyone who has never watched anime before (and certainly before watching the live action Americanized version).</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheCodeisBosco 06/05/19 2:32:12 PM #256:	I've met quite a few people who love Joe Dirt. I've always written it off because, as you said, it seemed like the usual Happy Madison style that lands with a thud for me. That was a great write-up, though. I might have to give it a shot now, especially since I like David Spade well enough. --- Now crack that combination: 27 99 23. <cite>TheCodeisBosco posted [p:922830453] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>I've met quite a few people who love Joe Dirt. I've always written it off because, as you said, it seemed like the usual Happy Madison style that lands with a thud for me. That was a great write-up, though. I might have to give it a shot now, especially since I like David Spade well enough.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/05/19 2:48:42 PM #257:	TheCodeisBosco posted... I've met quite a few people who love Joe Dirt. I've always written it off because, as you said, it seemed like the usual Happy Madison style that lands with a thud for me. That was a great write-up, though. I might have to give it a shot now, especially since I like David Spade well enough. If I can evangelize Joe Dirt to someone here then my mission is complete --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922831287] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheCodeisBosco posted...</cite> <quote>I've met quite a few people who love Joe Dirt. I've always written it off because, as you said, it seemed like the usual Happy Madison style that lands with a thud for me. That was a great write-up, though. I might have to give it a shot now, especially since I like David Spade well enough.</quote> If I can evangelize Joe Dirt to someone here then my mission is complete</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/05/19 2:53:19 PM #258:	#146. Some Like It Hot https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b4/Some_Like_It_Hot_poster.jpg Dir: Billy Wilder Genre: Comedy, Romance Year: 1958 Some Like It Hot is a rare "old" comedy that is actually still funny to this day. The whole cross-dressing premise seems super cliche now, but it's played very tongue-in-cheek--almost as if everyone knows how cliche and silly it will feel. It's like White Chicks, another classic comedy of this kind. Speaking of the most beautiful movie stars ever, Some Like It Hot is PEAK Marilyn Monroe. It's funny because you'd think men's sex drives would change dramatically over the past 60 years. But I defy any straight man to watch this film and not want to marry her. Go ahead. Report back. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922831515] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#146. Some Like It Hot https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b4/Some_Like_It_Hot_poster.jpg Dir: Billy Wilder Genre: Comedy, Romance Year: 1958 Some Like It Hot is a rare "old" comedy that is actually still funny to this day. The whole cross-dressing premise seems super cliche now, but it's played very tongue-in-cheek--almost as if everyone knows how cliche and silly it will feel. It's like White Chicks, another classic comedy of this kind. Speaking of the most beautiful movie stars ever, Some Like It Hot is PEAK Marilyn Monroe. It's funny because you'd think men's sex drives would change dramatically over the past 60 years. But I defy any straight man to watch this film and not want to marry her. Go ahead. Report back.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/05/19 3:48:44 PM #259:	#145. Get Out https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a3/Get_Out_poster.png Dir: Jordan Peele Genre: Horror, Comedy Year: 2017 I saw Get Out in a theater in downtown Brooklyn at 10 PM on a Friday night. It was entirely full of black people who talked through the whole thing and periodically tossed popcorn at the screen. It was the best theater-going experience of my entire life. Get Out is the perfect popcorn movie. It's wildly entertaining, has all the right winks and nods, and the twist that everyone knows by now is both hysterical and a biting social commentary. It basically hit every right note and came out at the exact right time it needed to. If you haven't seen this movie yet, I suggest getting together with a group of friends, get drunk and/or high, and be ready to laugh and scream throughout the whole thing. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922834098] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#145. Get Out https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a3/Get_Out_poster.png Dir: Jordan Peele Genre: Horror, Comedy Year: 2017 I saw Get Out in a theater in downtown Brooklyn at 10 PM on a Friday night. It was entirely full of black people who talked through the whole thing and periodically tossed popcorn at the screen. It was the best theater-going experience of my entire life. Get Out is the perfect popcorn movie. It's wildly entertaining, has all the right winks and nods, and the twist that everyone knows by now is both hysterical and a biting social commentary. It basically hit every right note and came out at the exact right time it needed to. If you haven't seen this movie yet, I suggest getting together with a group of friends, get drunk and/or high, and be ready to laugh and scream throughout the whole thing.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/05/19 3:56:53 PM #260:	#144. 12 Years a Slave https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5c/12_Years_a_Slave_film_poster.jpg Dir: Steve McQueen Genre: Drama Year: 2013 12 Years a Slave is another one of those movies that seems like it's just Oscar bait and then winds up being underrated because people never actually see it. However, 12 Years a Slave legitimately was one of the best films of 2013 (a great year for movies) and definitely earned the Oscar hype it got. The subject matter of 12 Years a Slave isn't particularly unique. Roots, Amistad, and others dramatized the slavery experience with aplomb over the years, so this never really interested me that much. But once I watched it, the thing that stood out most is the camerawork and the amazing direction by Steve McQueen. Watch that opening shot through the fields of grass--it is set as if the camera itself was a slave crawling his way to freedom. Really brilliant stuff. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922834522] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#144. 12 Years a Slave https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5c/12_Years_a_Slave_film_poster.jpg Dir: Steve McQueen Genre: Drama Year: 2013 12 Years a Slave is another one of those movies that seems like it's just Oscar bait and then winds up being underrated because people never actually see it. However, 12 Years a Slave legitimately was one of the best films of 2013 (a great year for movies) and definitely earned the Oscar hype it got. The subject matter of 12 Years a Slave isn't particularly unique. Roots, Amistad, and others dramatized the slavery experience with aplomb over the years, so this never really interested me that much. But once I watched it, the thing that stood out most is the camerawork and the amazing direction by Steve McQueen. Watch that opening shot through the fields of grass--it is set as if the camera itself was a slave crawling his way to freedom. Really brilliant stuff.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/05/19 4:04:14 PM #261:	#143. Paris, Texas https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/db/Paris%2C_Texas_%281984_film_poster%29.png Dir: Wim Wenders Genre: Drama Year: 1984 Paris, Texas is a real trip of a movie. The story is very heavy, yet it's filmed with such levity that it can be quite disorienting to the viewer emotionally. And I think that's kind of the point. Harry Dean Stanton plays an amnesiac who returns to brother's place in order to reunite with his son and find his ex-wife. After watching this, you'll very readily understand why HDS is so beloved by his fellow actors and many of the world's best directors. His performance is incredible and really brings a lot of life to what could be an otherwise very doleful picture. I'd also be remiss if I didn't talk about the cinematography here as well, which really shows off Wim Wenders's love for the American Southwest. Simply gorgeous. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922834909] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#143. Paris, Texas https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/db/Paris%2C_Texas_%281984_film_poster%29.png Dir: Wim Wenders Genre: Drama Year: 1984 Paris, Texas is a real trip of a movie. The story is very heavy, yet it's filmed with such levity that it can be quite disorienting to the viewer emotionally. And I think that's kind of the point. Harry Dean Stanton plays an amnesiac who returns to brother's place in order to reunite with his son and find his ex-wife. After watching this, you'll very readily understand why HDS is so beloved by his fellow actors and many of the world's best directors. His performance is incredible and really brings a lot of life to what could be an otherwise very doleful picture. I'd also be remiss if I didn't talk about the cinematography here as well, which really shows off Wim Wenders's love for the American Southwest. Simply gorgeous.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/05/19 4:11:03 PM #262:	#142. The 39 Steps https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/95/The_39_Steps_1935_British_poster.jpg Dir: Alfred Hitchcock Genre: Suspense/Thriller, Adventure Year: 1935 The 39 Steps is a movie that's similar to North by Northwest but, in my opinion, superior in just about every way. I rarely hear this talked about amongst Hitchcock's greats, but it really exemplifies why he is a legend--it's supremely polished, clever, and fun the entire time. This is really a two-part movie. The first is your standard "you got the wrong guy" escape film, but the second half veers into an Indiana Jones-like romantic adventure. Without spoiling much, the two leads become handcuffed together as they attempt to evade their pursuers. And this is where the movie really shines--in the banter and chemistry between the two of them, which culminates in a really satisfying final shot that would make any auteur envious. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922835190] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#142. The 39 Steps https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/95/The_39_Steps_1935_British_poster.jpg Dir: Alfred Hitchcock Genre: Suspense/Thriller, Adventure Year: 1935 The 39 Steps is a movie that's similar to North by Northwest but, in my opinion, superior in just about every way. I rarely hear this talked about amongst Hitchcock's greats, but it really exemplifies why he is a legend--it's supremely polished, clever, and fun the entire time. This is really a two-part movie. The first is your standard "you got the wrong guy" escape film, but the second half veers into an Indiana Jones-like romantic adventure. Without spoiling much, the two leads become handcuffed together as they attempt to evade their pursuers. And this is where the movie really shines--in the banter and chemistry between the two of them, which culminates in a really satisfying final shot that would make any auteur envious.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/05/19 4:19:00 PM #263:	#141. Hugo https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/73/Hugo_Poster.jpg Dir: Martin Scorsese Genre: Animated, Fantasy, Adventure Year: 2011 Hugo has lost a little bit of gravitas for me over the years because, upon first viewing, I was convinced that this was Scorsese's final farewell to film. It would have been an incredibly appropriate send-off--probably the best send-off to a career since fucking William Shakespeare with The Tempest--but ultimately I'm glad he kept going since he did make at least one other amazing movie afterward. Hugo is Scorsese's love letter to cinema. It's his first foray into 3D animation, sort of the culmination of the "movie magic" that becomes central to the theme later on. It's really something only Scorsese or Spielberg could have rightfully made, and I am glad one of them did. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922835559] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#141. Hugo https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/73/Hugo_Poster.jpg Dir: Martin Scorsese Genre: Animated, Fantasy, Adventure Year: 2011 Hugo has lost a little bit of gravitas for me over the years because, upon first viewing, I was convinced that this was Scorsese's final farewell to film. It would have been an incredibly appropriate send-off--probably the best send-off to a career since fucking William Shakespeare with The Tempest--but ultimately I'm glad he kept going since he did make at least one other amazing movie afterward. Hugo is Scorsese's love letter to cinema. It's his first foray into 3D animation, sort of the culmination of the "movie magic" that becomes central to the theme later on. It's really something only Scorsese or Spielberg could have rightfully made, and I am glad one of them did.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/05/19 4:24:41 PM #264:	#140. Trainspotting https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/71/Trainspotting_ver2.jpg Dir: Danny Boyle Genre: Drama, Comedy Year: 1996 Is there anything that better represents that weird era of British trance culture of the mid-90s better than Trainspotting? For both its highs and lows, Danny Boyle and co. really bottled the essence of what (I imagine) England was like at this time for a certain generation. Between the drugs and the music, the fuck-it-all attitude is really heightened over the course of the film. I'm sure it means more to British people than me, but the final monologue ("The job, the family, the washing machine, the fancy car...") really resonated me in my late teens/early 20s, and it's something that I try to periodically rewatch to keep me on the level. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922835827] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#140. Trainspotting https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/71/Trainspotting_ver2.jpg Dir: Danny Boyle Genre: Drama, Comedy Year: 1996 Is there anything that better represents that weird era of British trance culture of the mid-90s better than Trainspotting? For both its highs and lows, Danny Boyle and co. really bottled the essence of what (I imagine) England was like at this time for a certain generation. Between the drugs and the music, the fuck-it-all attitude is really heightened over the course of the film. I'm sure it means more to British people than me, but the final monologue ("The job, the family, the washing machine, the fancy car...") really resonated me in my late teens/early 20s, and it's something that I try to periodically rewatch to keep me on the level.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheCodeisBosco 06/05/19 4:28:36 PM #265:	Everyone can recall some acclaimed films that completely failed to resonate with them personally. For me, Paris, Texas is one of them. I concur that the cinematography is impressive, though, as well as the score. --- Now crack that combination: 27 99 23. <cite>TheCodeisBosco posted [p:922836023] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>Everyone can recall some acclaimed films that completely failed to resonate with them personally. For me, Paris, Texas is one of them. I concur that the cinematography is impressive, though, as well as the score.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/05/19 4:31:55 PM #266:	TheCodeisBosco posted... Everyone can recall some acclaimed films that completely failed to resonate with them personally. For me, Paris, Texas is one of them. I concur that the cinematography is impressive, though, as well as the score. I sort of felt that way about the Three Colors movies. I recognize that they're well-made, but nothing about them really grabbed me. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922836174] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheCodeisBosco posted...</cite> <quote>Everyone can recall some acclaimed films that completely failed to resonate with them personally. For me, Paris, Texas is one of them. I concur that the cinematography is impressive, though, as well as the score.</quote> I sort of felt that way about the Three Colors movies. I recognize that they're well-made, but nothing about them really grabbed me.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MetalmindStats 06/05/19 8:19:55 PM #267:	Nelson_Mandela posted... If you haven't seen this movie yet, I suggest getting together with a group of friends, get drunk and/or high, and be ready to laugh and scream throughout the whole thing. I'd say this does a bit of a disservice to Get Out, though. Yes, it's a very fun popcorn movie, but as a straight white male, it unnerved me on a deeper, more piercing level than that. I would say it at least deserves a first watch alone and sober (for anyone who hasn't seen it yet, ofc) before you proceed to the whole 'hanging out with friends' thing. Also, based on your "few months later" quote about your favorite animated movie of 2018, I guess it's not Spider-Verse. Oh well :/ Mirai's the only movie I can think of that could fit your description. --- "I believe in a universe that doesn't care, and people who do." You won the CBX Guru Contest, Advokaiser! Bully for you! <cite>MetalmindStats posted [p:922846388] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>Nelson_Mandela posted...</cite> <quote>If you haven't seen this movie yet, I suggest getting together with a group of friends, get drunk and/or high, and be ready to laugh and scream throughout the whole thing.</quote> I'd say this does a bit of a disservice to Get Out, though. Yes, it's a very fun popcorn movie, but as a straight white male, it unnerved me on a deeper, more piercing level than that. I would say it at least deserves a first watch alone and sober (for anyone who hasn't seen it yet, ofc) before you proceed to the whole 'hanging out with friends' thing. Also, based on your "few months later" quote about your favorite animated movie of 2018, I guess it's not Spider-Verse. Oh well :/ Mirai's the only movie I can think of that could fit your description.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Xeybozn 06/05/19 8:59:05 PM #268:	MetalmindStats posted... Also, based on your "few months later" quote about your favorite animated movie of 2018, I guess it's not Spider-Verse. Oh well :/ Mirai's the only movie I can think of that could fit your description. I'd say it's way more likely that Seph's definition of a "few months" is long enough to include Spider-Verse than for Mirai to show up on any "Best Movies" list. --- Congrats to 2019 Guru champ Advokaiser! <cite>Xeybozn posted [p:922848086] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>MetalmindStats posted...</cite> <quote>Also, based on your "few months later" quote about your favorite animated movie of 2018, I guess it's not Spider-Verse. Oh well :/ Mirai's the only movie I can think of that could fit your description.</quote> I'd say it's way more likely that Seph's definition of a "few months" is long enough to include Spider-Verse than for Mirai to show up on any "Best Movies" list.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KingButz 06/05/19 10:58:00 PM #269:	And this might be spoilers but I'm pretty sure that he is already on the record as loving Spiderverse --- rip imgcake <cite>KingButz posted [p:922853167] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>And this might be spoilers but I'm pretty sure that he is already on the record as loving Spiderverse</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MetalmindStats 06/05/19 11:12:46 PM #270:	KingButz posted... And this might be spoilers but I'm pretty sure that he is already on the record as loving Spiderverse I'm aware of that. Pretty much this entire top 250 is movies SephG also loves, though. Also, was Mirai really that bad, especially by the standards of a list that has such idiosyncratic choices as Joe Dirt? At the very least, critics approved of Mirai. --- "I believe in a universe that doesn't care, and people who do." You won the CBX Guru Contest, Advokaiser! Bully for you! <cite>MetalmindStats posted [p:922853879] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>KingButz posted...</cite> <quote>And this might be spoilers but I'm pretty sure that he is already on the record as loving Spiderverse</quote> I'm aware of that. Pretty much this entire top 250 is movies SephG also loves, though. Also, was Mirai really that bad, especially by the standards of a list that has such idiosyncratic choices as Joe Dirt? At the very least, critics approved of Mirai.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/07/19 2:13:06 PM #271:	#139. Before Sunrise https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/da/Before_Sunrise_poster.jpg Dir: Richard Linklater Genre: Drama, Romance Year: 1995 Few, if any, writers/directors are as good as the "walk around and talk about nothing" style as Richard Linklater. He has a real knack for making the characters interesting/likable enough even if you roll your eyes at their naivete sometimes. He's essentially alternated every film he's made with this kind of movie, and Before Sunrise is toward the top of the heap. Ethan Hawke plays a guy that everyone of us probably knows. Emotionally sensitive, hipster-lite, skinny dude who takes a break from real life to traipse through Europe. When he meets a sexy French girl and falls in love with her in the course of a day, you may think it would be pretty standard romantic dramedy kind of fare, but (without spoiling anything) it is not. The reason Before Sunrise works is the realism--the realism of the characters and dialogue, but also the realism of ~~how it comes to an end~~. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922925342] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#139. Before Sunrise https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/da/Before_Sunrise_poster.jpg Dir: Richard Linklater Genre: Drama, Romance Year: 1995 Few, if any, writers/directors are as good as the "walk around and talk about nothing" style as Richard Linklater. He has a real knack for making the characters interesting/likable enough even if you roll your eyes at their naivete sometimes. He's essentially alternated every film he's made with this kind of movie, and Before Sunrise is toward the top of the heap. Ethan Hawke plays a guy that everyone of us probably knows. Emotionally sensitive, hipster-lite, skinny dude who takes a break from real life to traipse through Europe. When he meets a sexy French girl and falls in love with her in the course of a day, you may think it would be pretty standard romantic dramedy kind of fare, but (without spoiling anything) it is not. The reason Before Sunrise works is the realism--the realism of the characters and dialogue, but also the realism of how it comes to an end.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/07/19 2:17:58 PM #272:	#138. Patton https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f2/70_patton.jpg Dir: Franklin J. Schaffner Genre: War Year: 1970 Damn, one day late posting this on the 75th D-Day anniversary! Patton is a fucking man's film. A lot of war dramas, especially from the 1970s, try to show the horrors--or at least the dual nature--of war. Patton makes no such pretensions. It is a biopic about one of the most fearlessly brazen generals in American military history, featuring some of the most rousing speeches that are essentially verbatim from his actual ones. If you don't leave this film feeling inspired, patriotic, and proud, then you probably shouldn't have watched it in the first place. It's no wonder that this was Richard Nixon's favorite film. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922925550] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#138. Patton https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f2/70_patton.jpg Dir: Franklin J. Schaffner Genre: War Year: 1970 Damn, one day late posting this on the 75th D-Day anniversary! Patton is a fucking man's film. A lot of war dramas, especially from the 1970s, try to show the horrors--or at least the dual nature--of war. Patton makes no such pretensions. It is a biopic about one of the most fearlessly brazen generals in American military history, featuring some of the most rousing speeches that are essentially verbatim from his actual ones. If you don't leave this film feeling inspired, patriotic, and proud, then you probably shouldn't have watched it in the first place. It's no wonder that this was Richard Nixon's favorite film.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/07/19 2:23:01 PM #273:	#137. Days of Heaven https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e7/Daysofheavenposter.jpg Dir: Terrence Malick Genre: Drama Year: 1978 Prepare yourself for one of the prettiest looking movies ever made. Days of Heaven is an absolute cinematographic masterpiece. The framing, the lighting, and the sprawling Heartland backdrop makes for a stunning display of cinematic prowess rarely matched to this day. This movie, along with Badlands (which I actually don't really care for) basically made Terrence Malick the most sought-after director in America. And then he disappeared for twenty years. But it's a testament to the gorgeous direction and biblical storytelling that people were still pining for his return two decades later. If you watch Days of Heaven, you'll easily understand why. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922925778] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#137. Days of Heaven https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e7/Daysofheavenposter.jpg Dir: Terrence Malick Genre: Drama Year: 1978 Prepare yourself for one of the prettiest looking movies ever made. Days of Heaven is an absolute cinematographic masterpiece. The framing, the lighting, and the sprawling Heartland backdrop makes for a stunning display of cinematic prowess rarely matched to this day. This movie, along with Badlands (which I actually don't really care for) basically made Terrence Malick the most sought-after director in America. And then he disappeared for twenty years. But it's a testament to the gorgeous direction and biblical storytelling that people were still pining for his return two decades later. If you watch Days of Heaven, you'll easily understand why.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheCodeisBosco 06/07/19 2:28:16 PM #274:	Looks like you got your days mixed up at the end of #137. --- Now crack that combination: 27 99 23. <cite>TheCodeisBosco posted [p:922926025] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>Looks like you got your days mixed up at the end of #137. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/07/19 2:31:40 PM #275:	#136. Paterson https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b0/Paterson_%28film%29.png Dir: Jim Jarmusch Genre: Drama Year: 2016 Paterson is a story of a man named Paterson who drives a bus in Paterson, NJ. Sound poetic, maybe a bit pretentious? Yep. And that's the point. Adam Driver plays the titular character who is also an amateur poet. His poems are woven throughout the narration, and they are actually really great--because they were in fact provided by acclaimed poet Ron Padgett. Driver plays the role perfectly, creating a kind of dreamlike atmosphere with the poetry. Paterson is a very layered film and is probably best enjoyed if you have an interest in literature or if you want to do a little bit of background reading before watching. The setting is derived from William Carlos Williams's epic poem Paterson, which is also set in the New Jersey town. When you start peeling back these layers, you find a central theme that is also echoed in the eponymous poem--that there is an epic nature to the every day, and we are all witnessing it whether we know it or not. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922926191] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#136. Paterson https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b0/Paterson_%28film%29.png Dir: Jim Jarmusch Genre: Drama Year: 2016 Paterson is a story of a man named Paterson who drives a bus in Paterson, NJ. Sound poetic, maybe a bit pretentious? Yep. And that's the point. Adam Driver plays the titular character who is also an amateur poet. His poems are woven throughout the narration, and they are actually really great--because they were in fact provided by acclaimed poet Ron Padgett. Driver plays the role perfectly, creating a kind of dreamlike atmosphere with the poetry. Paterson is a very layered film and is probably best enjoyed if you have an interest in literature or if you want to do a little bit of background reading before watching. The setting is derived from William Carlos Williams's epic poem Paterson, which is also set in the New Jersey town. When you start peeling back these layers, you find a central theme that is also echoed in the eponymous poem--that there is an epic nature to the every day, and we are all witnessing it whether we know it or not.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/07/19 2:32:33 PM #276:	TheCodeisBosco posted... Looks like you got your days mixed up at the end of #137. lmfao couldnt have picked two more different titles --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922926246] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheCodeisBosco posted...</cite> <quote>Looks like you got your days mixed up at the end of #137. </quote> lmfao couldnt have picked two more different titles</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/07/19 2:40:24 PM #277:	#135. Up https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/05/Up_%282009_film%29.jpg Dir: Pete Docter Genre: Animated, Comedy, Adventure Year: 2009 I'm not sure if life has ever been so succinctly encapsulated on film as it is in the first five minutes of Up. I know many people who were weeping by the end of it--a pretty terrific feat for the prologue of a children's movie. But it really is that good and makes it one of Pixar's best for that alone. Fortunately, the rest of Up is pretty great as well. The 3D animation is actually used in a cool way, though it definitely doesn't need it if you don't have the equipment. The movie has kind of a classical feel to it and it's one of the best films for that "ages 8 to 80" universal audience member. While the emotional depth doesn't hit quite as hard at the end, Up is still the easily most powerful (and best) movie of 2009. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922926595] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#135. Up https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/05/Up_%282009_film%29.jpg Dir: Pete Docter Genre: Animated, Comedy, Adventure Year: 2009 I'm not sure if life has ever been so succinctly encapsulated on film as it is in the first five minutes of Up. I know many people who were weeping by the end of it--a pretty terrific feat for the prologue of a children's movie. But it really is that good and makes it one of Pixar's best for that alone. Fortunately, the rest of Up is pretty great as well. The 3D animation is actually used in a cool way, though it definitely doesn't need it if you don't have the equipment. The movie has kind of a classical feel to it and it's one of the best films for that "ages 8 to 80" universal audience member. While the emotional depth doesn't hit quite as hard at the end, Up is still the easily most powerful (and best) movie of 2009.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/07/19 3:26:49 PM #278:	#134. Gone with the Wind https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/27/Poster_-_Gone_With_the_Wind_01.jpg/800px-Poster_-_Gone_With_the_Wind_01.jpg Dir: Victor Fleming Genre: Drama, Romance Year: 1939 Gone with the Wind very commonly appears at or near the top of any traditional all-time movies list. And for good reason. Its scale was virtually unmatched for decades, the box office numbers (adjusted for inflation) I believe are still #1 for the United States, and it's a supremely well-crafted film. Even the 4+ hour run time of Gone with the Wind doesn't bother me. It's an epic in every sense of the word, touching on war, love, class/race relations, and history. It's probably the closest thing to a American cinematic War & Peace equivalent we've ever had. And although it does often have that quintessentially Old Hollywood saccharine quality, it's lofty themes and sometimes dark nature still have some profound meaning for a modern viewer. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922928893] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#134. Gone with the Wind https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/27/Poster_-_Gone_With_the_Wind_01.jpg/800px-Poster_-_Gone_With_the_Wind_01.jpg Dir: Victor Fleming Genre: Drama, Romance Year: 1939 Gone with the Wind very commonly appears at or near the top of any traditional all-time movies list. And for good reason. Its scale was virtually unmatched for decades, the box office numbers (adjusted for inflation) I believe are still #1 for the United States, and it's a supremely well-crafted film. Even the 4+ hour run time of Gone with the Wind doesn't bother me. It's an epic in every sense of the word, touching on war, love, class/race relations, and history. It's probably the closest thing to a American cinematic War & Peace equivalent we've ever had. And although it does often have that quintessentially Old Hollywood saccharine quality, it's lofty themes and sometimes dark nature still have some profound meaning for a modern viewer.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/07/19 3:34:06 PM #279:	#133. The Producers https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3b/The_Producers_%281968%29.jpg Dir: Mel Brooks Genre: Musical, Comedy Year: 1967 The Producers is the funniest comedy film in the history of the world (part 1) until probably some time in the 1980s. It's insane that something this irreverent was released in the 1960s. A black comedy featuring a musical glorifying Hitler and Nazi Germany ~20 years after the Holocaust could only have been pulled off by the legendary Mel Brooks. I said in the OP that I really do not enjoy musicals. However, musical comedies--especially those that are somewhat farcical in nature--are the general exception. I could listen to the soundtrack to The Producers and laugh to myself like a moron to this day. 50+ years later (holy shit), it's just as funny as ever. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922929263] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#133. The Producers https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3b/The_Producers_%281968%29.jpg Dir: Mel Brooks Genre: Musical, Comedy Year: 1967 The Producers is the funniest comedy film in the history of the world (part 1) until probably some time in the 1980s. It's insane that something this irreverent was released in the 1960s. A black comedy featuring a musical glorifying Hitler and Nazi Germany ~20 years after the Holocaust could only have been pulled off by the legendary Mel Brooks. I said in the OP that I really do not enjoy musicals. However, musical comedies--especially those that are somewhat farcical in nature--are the general exception. I could listen to the soundtrack to The Producers and laugh to myself like a moron to this day. 50+ years later (holy shit), it's just as funny as ever.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CasanovaZelos 06/07/19 3:35:13 PM #280:	Nelson_Mandela posted... Gone with the Wind very commonly appears at or near the top of any traditional all-time movies list. I think that's a bit of an overstatement. It didn't even place in the top 200 of the most recent Sight and Sound poll (which is the biggest film poll I can think of), nor is it in the top 100 on They Shoot Pictures, a website which compiles all-time lists. --- Film essays and reviews: https://www.youtube.com/c/foolfantastic Board 8's Top 250 Games 2016 Edition: https://casanovazelos.wordpress.com/2016/04/26/b8top250/ <cite>CasanovaZelos posted [p:922929313] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>Nelson_Mandela posted...</cite> <quote>Gone with the Wind very commonly appears at or near the top of any traditional all-time movies list.</quote> I think that's a bit of an overstatement. It didn't even place in the top 200 of the most recent Sight and Sound poll (which is the biggest film poll I can think of), nor is it in the top 100 on They Shoot Pictures, a website which compiles all-time lists.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/07/19 3:43:30 PM #281:	#132. High Noon https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/54/High_Noon_poster.jpg Dir: Fred Zinnemann Genre: Western Year: 1952 The early-mid 1950s was the apex of the American Western, and High Noon is the best of the bunch. Contrasting with a lot of the John Wayne epics, High Noon is a very simple story at its core--a sheriff has to make one last stand alone to defend the town from bandits before he retires for good with his pacifist bride. A lot of people my age have never really watched Westerns from this era. And I totally understand why. Many of them are kind of dumb, boring, cheesy, even a tad (a lot) racist. But High Noon is very different. It deals with complex moral decisions in a very intelligent way without making for a slow or pontificating tale. In fact, in terms of movies that keep you "on the edge of your seat" and keep your heart racing, I'd probably put this in the top 5. It runs an absolute clinic for pacing and tension. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922929724] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#132. High Noon https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/54/High_Noon_poster.jpg Dir: Fred Zinnemann Genre: Western Year: 1952 The early-mid 1950s was the apex of the American Western, and High Noon is the best of the bunch. Contrasting with a lot of the John Wayne epics, High Noon is a very simple story at its core--a sheriff has to make one last stand alone to defend the town from bandits before he retires for good with his pacifist bride. A lot of people my age have never really watched Westerns from this era. And I totally understand why. Many of them are kind of dumb, boring, cheesy, even a tad (a lot) racist. But High Noon is very different. It deals with complex moral decisions in a very intelligent way without making for a slow or pontificating tale. In fact, in terms of movies that keep you "on the edge of your seat" and keep your heart racing, I'd probably put this in the top 5. It runs an absolute clinic for pacing and tension.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/07/19 3:44:19 PM #282:	CasanovaZelos posted... Nelson_Mandela posted... Gone with the Wind very commonly appears at or near the top of any traditional all-time movies list. I think that's a bit of an overstatement. It didn't even place in the top 200 of the most recent Sight and Sound poll (which is the biggest film poll I can think of), nor is it in the top 100 on They Shoot Pictures, a website which compiles all-time lists. I wouldn't consider those "traditional." I'm thinking of the more stuffy ones like the AFI list. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922929753] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>CasanovaZelos posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Nelson_Mandela posted...</cite> <quote>Gone with the Wind very commonly appears at or near the top of any traditional all-time movies list.</quote> I think that's a bit of an overstatement. It didn't even place in the top 200 of the most recent Sight and Sound poll (which is the biggest film poll I can think of), nor is it in the top 100 on They Shoot Pictures, a website which compiles all-time lists.</quote> I wouldn't consider those "traditional." I'm thinking of the more stuffy ones like the AFI list.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/07/19 3:51:01 PM #283:	#131. A Ghost Story https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/dd/A_Ghost_Story_poster.jpeg Dir: David Lowery Genre: Drama, Romance Year: 2017 If you've seen A Ghost Story, it would not surprise you to realize that its director looks like this: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/97/David_Lowery_Deauville_2013.jpg Let's just say that this was more of an arthouse feature than a lot of people including myself expected. And that's what makes it so amazing. A Ghost Story seems like a simple premise from the trailers: Casey Affleck dies and "haunts" his girlfriend's house (in a bedsheet ghost costume that apparently was actually worn by Affleck the entire time [RESPECT!]) as she tries to move on with her life. I won't say much more beyond this, because part of its greatness is the unexpected course the rest of the movie takes--but I will say that it offers a profound meditation on time, the universe, and love. Just don't quit because of the pie scene. I beg you. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922930056] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#131. A Ghost Story https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/dd/A_Ghost_Story_poster.jpeg Dir: David Lowery Genre: Drama, Romance Year: 2017 If you've seen A Ghost Story, it would not surprise you to realize that its director looks like this: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/97/David_Lowery_Deauville_2013.jpg Let's just say that this was more of an arthouse feature than a lot of people including myself expected. And that's what makes it so amazing. A Ghost Story seems like a simple premise from the trailers: Casey Affleck dies and "haunts" his girlfriend's house (in a bedsheet ghost costume that apparently was actually worn by Affleck the entire time [RESPECT!]) as she tries to move on with her life. I won't say much more beyond this, because part of its greatness is the unexpected course the rest of the movie takes--but I will say that it offers a profound meditation on time, the universe, and love. Just don't quit because of the pie scene. I beg you.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/07/19 4:02:20 PM #284:	#130. Sal, or the 120 Days of Sodom https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f3/Saloposter.jpg Dir: Pier Paolo Pasolini Genre: Suspense/Thriller Year: 1975 Unless you're a real cinephile, you probably have only heard of Salo on lists of "the most fucked up movies ever made" or "the 10 most BANNED movies." Having seen many of those films out of morbid curiosity, I can tell you that the vast majority of them are absolutely not worth watching. Salo is a huge exception. Salo is true art made by one of the best technical directors to ever be behind a camera. To oversimplify for those who haven't heard of it, it's basically the story of a group of Italian aristocrats during World War II who kidnap teenage boys and rape, torture, and kill them in the most disturbing ways you can imagine. The symbolism is pretty overt--Salo is really a metaphor for fascist Italy and its affect on the youth of the nation. This isn't torture porn and it's not gratuitous. It's a genuine reaction Pasolini (who was assassinated right upon its release) to the evils of autocracy. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922930604] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#130. Sal, or the 120 Days of Sodom https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f3/Saloposter.jpg Dir: Pier Paolo Pasolini Genre: Suspense/Thriller Year: 1975 Unless you're a real cinephile, you probably have only heard of Salo on lists of "the most fucked up movies ever made" or "the 10 most BANNED movies." Having seen many of those films out of morbid curiosity, I can tell you that the vast majority of them are absolutely not worth watching. Salo is a huge exception. Salo is true art made by one of the best technical directors to ever be behind a camera. To oversimplify for those who haven't heard of it, it's basically the story of a group of Italian aristocrats during World War II who kidnap teenage boys and rape, torture, and kill them in the most disturbing ways you can imagine. The symbolism is pretty overt--Salo is really a metaphor for fascist Italy and its affect on the youth of the nation. This isn't torture porn and it's not gratuitous. It's a genuine reaction Pasolini (who was assassinated right upon its release) to the evils of autocracy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/07/19 4:05:44 PM #285:	starting to really dive into my personal weirdness hope y'all are ready --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922930768] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>starting to really dive into my personal weirdness hope y'all are ready</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HeroicSpiderPig 06/07/19 4:13:40 PM #286:	Interested to see which one of the Big 4 Hitchcocks gets snubbed (Rear Window, Vertigo, North by Northwest, Psycho.) --- Congrats on Advokaiser for winning the 2018 Guru Contest! Yesmar <cite>HeroicSpiderPig posted [p:922931134] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>Interested to see which one of the Big 4 Hitchcocks gets snubbed (Rear Window, Vertigo, North by Northwest, Psycho.)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheCodeisBosco 06/07/19 4:52:58 PM #287:	I haven't seen High Noon, but your write-up suggests that it contains the key qualities that make Shane (1953) a personal favorite. I'll have to watch it at some point. --- Now crack that combination: 27 99 23. <cite>TheCodeisBosco posted [p:922932819] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>I haven't seen High Noon, but your write-up suggests that it contains the key qualities that make Shane (1953) a personal favorite. I'll have to watch it at some point.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mr Lasastryke 06/07/19 5:55:10 PM #288:	up must be the SECOND most overrated movie ever, right behind sin city. sure, the prologue is great, but the rest of the movie sucks. too bad confused matthew's review is gone from youtube - it perfectly summed up the gazillion problems i had with it. also, lol @ dissing eternal sunshine for being "pretentious" and then having fucking a ghost story at #131 >_> --- Geothermal terpsichorean ejectamenta <cite>Mr Lasastryke posted [p:922935616] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>up must be the SECOND most overrated movie ever, right behind sin city. sure, the prologue is great, but the rest of the movie sucks. too bad confused matthew's review is gone from youtube - it perfectly summed up the gazillion problems i had with it. also, lol @ dissing eternal sunshine for being "pretentious" and then having fucking a ghost story at #131 >_></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mr Lasastryke 06/07/19 5:58:33 PM #289:	also wow, i never realized the director of a ghost story looks exactly like a bald version of the speedrunner arcus https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7QwElUU8AE0GLu.jpg --- Geothermal terpsichorean ejectamenta <cite>Mr Lasastryke posted [p:922935753] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>also wow, i never realized the director of a ghost story looks exactly like a bald version of the speedrunner arcus https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7QwElUU8AE0GLu.jpg</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MetalmindStats 06/07/19 6:04:15 PM #290:	Nelson_Mandela posted... A lot of people my age have never really watched Westerns from this era. And I totally understand why. Many of them are kind of dumb, boring, cheesy, even a tad (a lot) racist. But High Noon is very different. It deals with complex moral decisions in a very intelligent way without making for a slow or pontificating tale. In fact, in terms of movies that keep you "on the edge of your seat" and keep your heart racing, I'd probably put this in the top 5. It runs an absolute clinic for pacing and tension. Guess I'll have to keep it in mind, then. The only proper Westerns I've seen are the Dollars trilogy (which I enjoyed) and the 1960 Magnificent Seven (which bounced right off me). --- "I believe in a universe that doesn't care, and people who do." You won the CBX Guru Contest, Advokaiser! Bully for you! <cite>MetalmindStats posted [p:922936000] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>Nelson_Mandela posted...</cite> <quote>A lot of people my age have never really watched Westerns from this era. And I totally understand why. Many of them are kind of dumb, boring, cheesy, even a tad (a lot) racist. But High Noon is very different. It deals with complex moral decisions in a very intelligent way without making for a slow or pontificating tale. In fact, in terms of movies that keep you "on the edge of your seat" and keep your heart racing, I'd probably put this in the top 5. It runs an absolute clinic for pacing and tension.</quote> Guess I'll have to keep it in mind, then. The only proper Westerns I've seen are the Dollars trilogy (which I enjoyed) and the 1960 Magnificent Seven (which bounced right off me).</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/07/19 6:26:24 PM #291:	Mr Lasastryke posted... also, lol @ dissing eternal sunshine for being "pretentious" and then having f*ing a ghost story at #131 >_> Did you see a ghost story? --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922936865] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mr Lasastryke posted...</cite> <quote>also, lol @ dissing eternal sunshine for being "pretentious" and then having f*ing a ghost story at #131 >_></quote> Did you see a ghost story?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/07/19 6:27:42 PM #292:	MetalmindStats posted... The only proper Westerns I've seen are the Dollars trilogy (which I enjoyed) The Dollars trilogy isn't even a "proper" Western! Sergio Leone definitely added more flair to them than your average cowboy movie from the 50s --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922936907] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>MetalmindStats posted...</cite> <quote>The only proper Westerns I've seen are the Dollars trilogy (which I enjoyed) </quote> The Dollars trilogy isn't even a "proper" Western! Sergio Leone definitely added more flair to them than your average cowboy movie from the 50s</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MetalmindStats 06/07/19 6:28:57 PM #293:	Nelson_Mandela posted... MetalmindStats posted... The only proper Westerns I've seen are the Dollars trilogy (which I enjoyed) The Dollars trilogy isn't even a "proper" Western! Sergio Leone definitely added more flair to them than your average cowboy movie from the 50s I mean sure, yeah. They're clearly a different style than American westerns, but I was trying to exclude hybrids like Blazing Saddles with that wording. --- "I believe in a universe that doesn't care, and people who do." You won the CBX Guru Contest, Advokaiser! Bully for you! <cite>MetalmindStats posted [p:922936954] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>Nelson_Mandela posted...</cite> <quote><cite>MetalmindStats posted...</cite> <quote>The only proper Westerns I've seen are the Dollars trilogy (which I enjoyed) </quote> The Dollars trilogy isn't even a "proper" Western! Sergio Leone definitely added more flair to them than your average cowboy movie from the 50s</quote> I mean sure, yeah. They're clearly a different style than American westerns, but I was trying to exclude hybrids like Blazing Saddles with that wording.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HeroicSpiderPig 06/07/19 6:35:30 PM #294:	High Noon is generally regarded as a Western for people who don't like Westerns. I've usually seen that phrase used pejoratively in a negative manner, but the description makes sense. --- Congrats on Advokaiser for winning the 2018 Guru Contest! Yesmar <cite>HeroicSpiderPig posted [p:922937194] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>High Noon is generally regarded as a Western for people who don't like Westerns. I've usually seen that phrase used pejoratively in a negative manner, but the description makes sense.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mr Lasastryke 06/07/19 8:16:21 PM #295:	Nelson_Mandela posted... Did you see a ghost story? ok you got me. i didn't. but i saw the pie scene. i also took in numerous reviews. please don't try to convince me that a ghost story is NOT a gazillion times more pretentious than eternal sunshine. --- Geothermal terpsichorean ejectamenta <cite>Mr Lasastryke posted [p:922940999] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>Nelson_Mandela posted...</cite> <quote>Did you see a ghost story?</quote> ok you got me. i didn't. but i saw the pie scene. i also took in numerous reviews. please don't try to convince me that a ghost story is NOT a gazillion times more pretentious than eternal sunshine.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/07/19 8:17:20 PM #296:	Mr Lasastryke posted... Nelson_Mandela posted... Did you see a ghost story? ok you got me. i didn't. but i saw the pie scene. i also took in numerous reviews. please don't try to convince me that a ghost story is NOT a gazillion times more pretentious than eternal sunshine. It's a gazillion times better --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922941045] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mr Lasastryke posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Nelson_Mandela posted...</cite> <quote>Did you see a ghost story?</quote> ok you got me. i didn't. but i saw the pie scene. i also took in numerous reviews. please don't try to convince me that a ghost story is NOT a gazillion times more pretentious than eternal sunshine.</quote> It's a gazillion times better</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mr Lasastryke 06/07/19 8:20:56 PM #297:	just seems kinda weird that you despise a movie for being pretentious and then go on to rave about a movie that has "pretentious" written all over it, is all. --- Geothermal terpsichorean ejectamenta <cite>Mr Lasastryke posted [p:922941165] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>just seems kinda weird that you despise a movie for being pretentious and then go on to rave about a movie that has "pretentious" written all over it, is all.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/07/19 8:29:09 PM #298:	Mr Lasastryke posted... just seems kinda weird that you despise a movie for being pretentious and then go on to rave about a movie that has "pretentious" written all over it, is all. That's not the only reason I don't like eternal sunshine. It's also morose and annoying. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922941519] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mr Lasastryke posted...</cite> <quote>just seems kinda weird that you despise a movie for being pretentious and then go on to rave about a movie that has "pretentious" written all over it, is all.</quote> That's not the only reason I don't like eternal sunshine. It's also morose and annoying.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mr Lasastryke 06/07/19 8:32:04 PM #299:	fair enough. i'll check out a ghost story maybe someday. --- Geothermal terpsichorean ejectamenta <cite>Mr Lasastryke posted [p:922941630] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>fair enough. i'll check out a ghost story maybe someday.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/08/19 11:02:59 AM #300:	Do it! --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:922962700] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>Do it!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nelson_Mandela 06/10/19 10:17:00 AM #301:	#129. The Manchurian Candidate https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f6/The_Manchurian_Candidate_1962_movie.jpg Dir: John Frankenheimer Genre: Suspense/Thriller, Mystery Year: 1962 Ooh boy, do I love a good Cold War thriller. There were a ton of these movies back during the second Red Scare. And the Manchurian Candidate is one of the best, and probably the most influential of them all. Conspiracy movies tend to get bogged down in their own convolution at times. We see this again and again, especially in modern action/thrillers, where by the time the twist or revelation happens, you have no idea what the fuck is going on. The Manchurian Candidate avoids these pitfalls and delivers one of the smoothest mysteries in film history--one that, once everything is revealed, actually feels satisfying in its conclusion and begs for a second watch-through. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso <cite>Nelson_Mandela posted [p:923056479] in Presenting... [t:77714929]...</cite> <quote>#129. The Manchurian Candidate https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f6/The_Manchurian_Candidate_1962_movie.jpg Dir: John Frankenheimer Genre: Suspense/Thriller, Mystery Year: 1962 Ooh boy, do I love a good Cold War thriller. There were a ton of these movies back during the second Red Scare. And the Manchurian Candidate is one of the best, and probably the most influential of them all. Conspiracy movies tend to get bogged down in their own convolution at times. We see this again and again, especially in modern action/thrillers, where by the time the twist or revelation happens, you have no idea what the fuck is going on. The Manchurian Candidate avoids these pitfalls and delivers one of the smoothest mysteries in film history--one that, once everything is revealed, actually feels satisfying in its conclusion and begs for a second watch-through.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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