Your fave movies [Archive]

scott522

3 Nov 2006, 20:25

As we seem as a group to love our music, i figure we love our movies too, right?
So this thread is to list your all-time faves...
These are mine:
Almost Famous
The Sure Thing (and pretty much every John Cusack film)
Under the Cherry Moon
The truth about Cats and Dogs
Notting Hill
Love Actually
The Lake House
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
Less than Zero
Heaps more but I'm being lazy...:)

black_hart

3 Nov 2006, 22:12

First up my all time favorite is Dead Poets Society

Others

All Bond movies up to For Your Eyes Only
The Graduate
A Shot In The Dark
The Time Machine (original)
When Harry Met Sally
Sleepless In Seattle
Kramer vs Kramer
North By Northwest
Superman (1978)
Philadelphia
Big
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind
Jaws
Jumanji
All The Presidents Men
Star Trek II/III/IV etc
Contact
Planet Of The Apes
An Affair To Remember

Chezwick

3 Nov 2006, 22:38

The Star Wars Saga
Star Trek movies II-VI
Lord of the Rings trilogy
Top Gun
The Fifth Element
Ghostbusters I-II

Got more but can't think of em at the moment

Grimreepah

3 Nov 2006, 22:51

Shawshank Redemption
Good Will Hunting
Pirates of the Carribean
Trainspotting
Ace Ventura
The Usual Suspects
The 6th Sense
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Chopper
Get Shorty

toddy

4 Nov 2006, 01:03

Love Actually
and... Snakes on a Plane

Snuka

4 Nov 2006, 01:46

Great to see someone put Ghostbusters in...Good taste Chezwick:thumbsu::thumbsu:

Planet of the Apes (obviously the old one)
Total Recall
They Live
Seven Samurai
Cry Baby
Project A
Police Story
Scarface
Grease
Starship Troopers
Battle Royal
Big Trouble in Little China
The Warriors
Ninja Scroll
The Predator
Drunken Master
Escape From New York
Nightmare before Christmas...

Hmm, I should probably stop now but I have a million more...*cough* movie nerd *cough*:p

Glyndon

5 Nov 2006, 13:21

Okay, lets see...

Bad Boy Bubby
Hamlet (Branagh)
Henry V (Branagh)
Peter's Friends
Lantana
Clerks
Chasing Amy
Trainspotting
Ladybird Ladybird
Raining Stones
Naked
Get Shorty
Pulp Fiction
Fargo
Croupier
Ed Wood
Spanking The Monkey
Welcome To The Dollhouse
Memento
Monty Python & The Holy Grail.

Heaps more, but you get the idea what I like to watch.

John

8 Nov 2006, 18:29

I have never really been into individual favorites of either music or films but could do what glyndon done and make a list. I might have to think about that but in this household we have just finished, over the last couple of weeks, The Godfather trilogy and I must say they have been superb.

lion_gooner

8 Nov 2006, 19:40

i like aussie rules and purely belter both about the best sports in the world

Chezwick

8 Nov 2006, 20:51

i like aussie rules and purely belter both about the best sports in the world

Oooooh, I have a movie you'd like then. Tis called The Club, based on the play

Yeeeees, the Club in the movies is the Collingscum :D , but its a bloody hilarious Aussie comedy, Grahem Kennedy outstanding :thumbsu:

Hmmmm, I do want to get around to buying Footy's best bumps and Brawls, that looks like a good DVD to watch whilst drinking beer on a hot summer day :D

Warwick

8 Nov 2006, 21:56

Is the trilogy released from 2001-2003 considered a movie?

And i am not talking about Lord of the Rings.

FattyLumpkin

10 Nov 2006, 20:52

Jimmy Stewart in Shenandoah - I cry every time when Boy makes it home
Gone with the Wind

The Wedding Singer
Spanglish
4 Weddings & a Funeral
Love Actually (think someone already mentioned it)

Animal House
The Blues Bros

And for the action -
Aliens, Terminator & Indiana Jones flicks

Glyndon

12 Nov 2006, 20:53

And tonight, watching Vera Drake, yet another amazing Mike Leigh film.

roostersgal4eva

13 Nov 2006, 08:51

Is the trilogy released from 2001-2003 considered a movie?

And i am not talking about Lord of the Rings.
should be

Fave movies.....
Grease
Jumanji
The Mask of Zoro
Legend of Zoro
Shrek 1&2
Pirates of the Carribean 1&2
Chronicals of Nadia
Pink Panther - one with Steven Martin
Father of the Bride 1&2
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Love Actually
The Hurricane
Robin Hood: Men in thights
The Three Amigos

John

13 Nov 2006, 11:28

I have read The Lord Of The Rings many times in my life. It is a personal fav. As for the movies what I thought was very good gave me a fair bit of pleasure but the parts I did not like detracted so badly that I found them annoying in the end. Turning Faramir into Boromir for example. The stupid scene when Aragorn was dragged over a cliff and making out that Gimli was some type of moaning idiot. I realise that not all of the book can be taken to the big screen as the scope is so large but why make up things that are not even in the book if so much had to be left out?

Warwick

13 Nov 2006, 11:30

I started reading the books when i was about 12 but i didn't have a clue what Tolkein was smoking.

After watching the movies i went back to the books because at least then i could picture the characters etc.

John

13 Nov 2006, 11:50

armagedon ready

13 Nov 2006, 12:04

John

13 Nov 2006, 12:12

I was a Tolkien tragic in my younger days and absolutely cringed when I heard it was going to be made into a film. How could anyone re-create an entire world that we knew so well, with so many familiar characters and such detailed places and storylines?
However I was amazed when I saw The Fellowship of the Ring. Most of the characters were so like my imagination that I was stunned and the visual depiction of the various landscapes was awe inspiring.
Yes their were some dicrepancies that were jarring, and appeared to be unnecessary, but overall I found the first two films to be excellent, The Return of the King not quite to the same standard but still a huge project, well delivered.

Fair comment. I thought the portrayal of Gollum for example was oustanding where as I detested Sam.
I am off to NZ tommorrow and may do the LOTR tour. The one thing about the movie was the South Island scenary. Awsome. As to being a tragic I have even re-read The Silmarillion countless times. The whole scope of TLOR etc still leave me breathless after countless reads over many years. I even have a quizz book. I am a sad case:).

Warwick

13 Nov 2006, 12:57

What is your opinion then?
I thought the movies were great, and the books were a great deal easier to read after seeing the movies. But probably one of the few times where i thought the movies were better than the book - probably due to the fact they created something far better than my imagination.

I couldn't stand Frodo or Sam in the movies though.

I am reading Angels and Demons at the moment (the Dan Brown book before The Da Vinci code). I really can't stand some of his work though - everything seems to neat (similar to Grisham IMO). I would stop reading it, but i can't stand not finishing a book, despite how long it may take me.

toddy

13 Nov 2006, 17:01

Im reading San Sombrero Warwick, ill give it to you when im done.

armagedon ready

13 Nov 2006, 23:33

I find it difficult to list my favourite movies, but anything that leaves me with a slightly different viewpoint or disturbs or intrigues me goes on my list.

For straight out fun, shock, excitement etc I cant go past Pulp Fiction, Resevoir Dogs, Kill Bill 1 and Kill Bill 2.
Jackie Brown for being the coolest woman on the planet, PLUS you get Samuel Jackson thrown in. Tarantino in general really.

Films that had a major impact on me at the time they were released because they showed me new aspects of a filmmaker's imagination were Clockwork Orange, 2001, Bladerunner, Erazorhead, and The Matrix.

For magificent cinematography the Trilogy of Blue, White and Red, Raise the Red Lantern, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, and The Emperor and The Assasin.

For wonderful direction and and "place" being an integral part of the film, Lantana and The Piano.

For strangeness and mystery Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, Z and Two Noughts, Drowning by Numbers, The Lost Children, Dancer in the Dark, Eyes Wide Shut and Deadman (brilliant soundtrack)

Cant leave out Seven Samurai, Trainspotting, American Beauty and The Ice Storm, The Thin Red Line, Momento, Once were Warriors,and Pirates of the Carribean

For serious chills Silence of the Lambs, The Boys, Seven. and The Shining.

Seriously moved me Rabbitproof Fence, The Tracker and Australian Rules.

Many movies made in Canada for some reason and anything with Johnny Depp.

armagedon ready

13 Nov 2006, 23:37

Regrets:

I did'nt get to seen Snakes on a Plane.:D :D :D

black_hart

14 Nov 2006, 08:53

Snakes on a Plane is the modern Citizen Kane. A masterpiece that should be on everyones list.

danielcanberra

15 Nov 2006, 05:09

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A Room With A View

An excellent adaptation from the book (as with most Merchant Ivory). If you have been to Florence, much of it has not changed (after all, the film was shot there).

danielcanberra

15 Nov 2006, 05:14

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Eurotrip
Harold and Kumar go to White Castle
Two of the best examples of the genre (fratboy humour)

danielcanberra

15 Nov 2006, 16:29

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Big Business
Never ceases to crack me up. Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin, what a combination. What a classic!

The Flying Belgian

15 Nov 2006, 18:55

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roostersgal4eva

19 Nov 2006, 20:17

OMG how could I forget lock stock :eek:

Stop or My Mom will shoot
Kindergarden Cop
Shanghi Noon
Shanghi Knights
Wild Wild West
Rush Hour 1&2
Edward Sissorhands
Pretty Woman
American Dad

danielcanberra

19 Nov 2006, 21:13

Donnie Darko
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armagedon ready

19 Nov 2006, 21:50

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:thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu:

armagedon ready

22 Nov 2006, 22:09

Forgot to put Nashville, The Player and Gosford Park on my list.

What a clever, inciteful director.
Loved his perspective.

R.I.P. Robert Altman

Glyndon

23 Nov 2006, 06:13

Forgot to put Nashville, The Player and Gosford Park on my list.

What a clever, inciteful director.
Loved his perspective.

R.I.P. Robert Altman

Indeed, how true. But let's not forget the brilliant Short Cuts.

sherminator

28 Nov 2006, 21:41

I have around 100 Cult Movies (every genre drama-emo-mocumentary) I could attempt at naming. David Lynch directed films are very good. Some cult movies I like-

Donnie Darko (Not Directors Cut, I liked watching the movie 6ish times until i finally got it)
Shutter, a Thai movie about a young couple haunted by the ghost of a girl they killed in a hit-and-run, who begins appearing in photos.
Cheech and Chong, any of them. That sorely missed 70's humour.Though books are greater than film IMO.

sherminator

28 Nov 2006, 21:45

Might I mention I love World Movies, too.

Japanese Horror films. Genuinely scary and usually no violence. Ring I and II are fantastic, the American versions are horrible. :eek:

Film noir is also very good (though I haevnt seen much).

armagedon ready

28 Nov 2006, 22:55

I have around 100 Cult Movies (every genre drama-emo-mocumentary) I could attempt at naming. David Lynch directed films are very good.

Though books are greater than film IMO.

Have you seen his Erazorhead? Very innovative at the time it was made.

The Japanese version of The Ring 1 was great, but I have trouble with subtitles now. (Not that you need them for this film)

danielcanberra

29 Nov 2006, 05:34

I have around 100 Cult Movies (every genre drama-emo-mocumentary) I could attempt at naming. David Lynch directed films are very good. Some cult movies I like-
Donnie Darko (Not Directors Cut, I liked watching the movie 6ish times until i finally got it)
Shutter, a Thai movie about a young couple haunted by the ghost of a girl they killed in a hit-and-run, who begins appearing in photos.
Cheech and Chong, any of them. That sorely missed 70's humour.Though books are greater than film IMO.

Are you really 14? Did you understand Mulholland Drive (I didn't)?

armagedon ready

29 Nov 2006, 11:44

Are you really 14? Did you understand Mulholland Drive (I didn't)?

Great movie. You dont try to understand a David Lynch film, you let the mystery take you where it will.

danielcanberra

2 Dec 2006, 19:41

a bit of a tear-jerker (seriously)

GOAL!
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Lady Lawrence

3 Dec 2006, 15:08

mine are not as high brow as some on here but just looking at my dvd cabinet the first shelf contains:

Fargo
Donnie Darko
The Last Samurai
Flatliners
The Last Of The Mohicans *
Pulp Fiction
The Village
21 Grams
Being John Malkovich
Pretty In Pink
The Breakfast Club
Blue Velvet
Fight Club

As you can see quite an eclectic collection.

* is my all time favourite movie.

armagedon ready

3 Dec 2006, 15:28

sherminator

3 Dec 2006, 20:03

Have you seen his Erazorhead? Very innovative at the time it was made.

Yeah, about 5 years ago I saw it. I didn't think much of it (I was 9 :rolleyes:), but I should watch it again.

Are you really 14? Did you understand Mulholland Drive (I didn't)?

I don't think I actually undertsood the movie.

I thought the first half was Diane Selwyn (the woman with amnesia from the car-crash) dreaming. She is pretty, successful and live as a to-be-famouse actress (which she isn't later on).

In the second half of the film it shows the her real life (not the dream in the first 1/2). In which her professional life (and personal) don't work out.

Does that make sense? It doesn't for me, it was hard to explain. :rolleyes:

sherminator

3 Dec 2006, 20:07

Raising Victor Vargas, was on SBS last night. It is a well made movie with a solid plot and sub-plot.

I can actuall relate to this :o. So that why I think I give it :thumbsu: :thumbsu: and 8/10.

danielcanberra

3 Dec 2006, 20:33

Raising Victor Vargas, was on SBS last night. It is a well made movie with a solid plot and sub-plot.

I can actuall relate to this :o. So that why I think I give it :thumbsu: :thumbsu: and 8/10.

Are you really 14? How did you end up with such mature tastes in film?

Do you speak like Dawson Leery in Dawson's Creek?

sherminator

3 Dec 2006, 20:34

About time I compile a list (on going)-

Mean Creek
Mullholland Drive
Raising Victor Vargas*
American History X*
Napoleon Dynamite*
Ring I (Jap)
Ring II (Jap)
Mystery Train
The Beach
Taxi Driver
Stand By Me*
City of God*
American Beauty
Requiem For A Dream
Black Hawk Down

Raising Victor Vargas* I can relate to this movie, I enjoyed watching it.

American History X* My favourite independent drama. It strongly touches the issues of exsistence Neo-Nazis and racism.

Napoleon Dynamite* Just a funny movie that is set apart from the usual, dark and disturbing movies I watch.

Stand By Me* Just a very good coming of age movie. It shares similarities to dreams I have had. I first saw this movie when I was 6 and have watched it atleast 12 times since.

City of God* My all-time favourite overseas movie. Based on real events makes it even more compelling.

sherminator

3 Dec 2006, 20:36

Are you really 14? How did you end up with such mature tastes in film?

Do you speak like Dawson Leery in Dawson's Creek?

I am 14. I don't know why, I just prefer these 'mature movies', no reason.

I have never seen Dawson's Creek :). I wouldn't know. :rolleyes:

danielcanberra

3 Dec 2006, 21:02

About time I compile a list (on going)-

Mean Creek - superb performances from the young cast. Interesting to contrast this with Bully which is quite disturbing, but features an amazing role by Nick Stahl (who is very much underrated IMO).

Mullholland Drive - I'll watch it again.

American History X - a very powerful film. Agree with you there.

Napoleon Dynamite - is an excellent representation of its genre of the misfit in school.

Ring I and II (original) - Japanese horror has a certain creepy quality to it. I find the contrasting of modernity and supernatural gives Japanese horror a certain uneasy creepiness which the remakes miss.

The Beach - as I read the book first, I enjoyed that better.

Stand By Me - excellent

American Beauty - I rate this well

Some others that you've probably also watched, which I like include -

Thumbsucker - another misfit in high school who undergoes a transformation.

The Ice Storm - superb drama.

Lost in Translation - the soundtrack is good too

The Life Aquatic - really bizarre

Garden State - slightly quirky

All About My Mother - an excellent Almadovar

sherminator

4 Dec 2006, 13:56

Lost in Translation- The Directors (Sofia Coppola) first movie The Virgin Suicides was better.

The Life Aquatic- Might've been very bizarre, but ti was very funny, too. The ending was great.

Dark Water- Another genuinely creepy Japanese horror film 7/10.

danielcanberra

6 Dec 2006, 05:14

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Breakfast At Tiffany's
(only flaw with the film is the Mickey Rooney/Yunioshi character which was a bit of a racial caricature)

sherminator

6 Dec 2006, 15:34

(only flaw with the film is the Mickey Rooney/Yunioshi character which was a bit of a racial caricature)

Agreed.

danielcanberra

7 Dec 2006, 05:45

Anything with Jennifer Love Hewitt (http://www.jenniferlovehewittonline.com/)

;)

danielcanberra

7 Dec 2006, 05:51

for example
Heartbreakers
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(I just cracked up at the part where Sigourney Weaver had to try and 'be Russian' in a Russian restaurant)

MSB ROYS

8 Dec 2006, 10:25

Fight Club - that is all!

sherminator

10 Dec 2006, 09:00

Watched The Virgin Suicides on SBS last night.

Principal Woodhouse (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0319164/): Ronald, your children haven't been in school for two weeks.
Mr. Lisbon (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000249/): Have you checked out back?

Good movie, 8/10.

John

10 Dec 2006, 10:15

We watched Crash yesterday. Super flick. Very clever.

peoplespoet

10 Dec 2006, 10:51

Ghostdog or Big Wednesday would be my favs with Copland or Smoke to make a top three.

But the real reason I posted was to thank the sherminator for explaining Mullholland drive to me I have seen it 3 or 4 times and always enjoyed it but the Sherminator pointed out that I was enjoying on a shallow level. Well done. ( there is one scene there that I will always enjoy on a shallow level however)

armagedon ready

10 Dec 2006, 14:15

We watched Crash yesterday. Super flick. Very clever.

One of those films that speaks volimes about our society, now.

Moving at the speed of life we are bound to collide with each other.:thumbsu:

peoplespoet

10 Dec 2006, 15:17

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(only flaw with the film is the Mickey Rooney/Yunioshi character which was a bit of a racial caricature)
The mickey rooney role was beyond a flaw and really did hold this movie back from been a classic. It reminded my of old western's where the indians are all white guys painted brown and say "how" and " we smokum peace pipe" alot. Mind you anyone who didn't develop an instant crush on holly was clinically dead.

lion_gooner

10 Dec 2006, 16:09

bad santa :D:D:D:D:D

John

10 Dec 2006, 17:22

One of those films that speaks volimes about our society, now.

Moving at the speed of life we are bound to collide with each other.:thumbsu:

Indeed. This is one of the most haunting scenes I have seen in a while. The piece of music added to the ambience. What was that piece of music? Can a car crash be described as haunting? Maybe I am looking for another word.

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danielcanberra

10 Dec 2006, 17:32

Indeed. This is one of the most haunting scenes I have seen in a while. The piece of music added to the ambience. What was that piece of music? Can a car crash be described as haunting? Maybe I am looking for another word.

It was very haunting. Despite that policeman's bigotry, perhaps when the woman's life was in danger, he understood what humanity was about and her life wasn't worth any less than his.

I might watch it again, or just ask Sherminator here.

roostersgal4eva

10 Dec 2006, 23:24

Watched Rain Man the other day - Brillaint movie

sherminator

13 Dec 2006, 19:44

I just watched Carandiru (Brazilian), which was very good. 6/10.

I watched Antwone Fisher again. I forgot what a good movie it is.

danielcanberra

15 Dec 2006, 21:34

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Birdy (with a young Nicholas Cage and Matthew Modine)

danielcanberra

15 Dec 2006, 21:39

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To Sir With Love
A stunning film and a classic.

black_hart

16 Dec 2006, 10:07

Agreed - I just love 60's films.

Some others

Bonnie & Clyde
The Party
The Graduate
Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid
A Shot In The Dark
Goldfinger

danielcanberra

22 Dec 2006, 22:07

yeah baby...
you gotta love 'fat bastard'
The three Austen Powers movies
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danielcanberra

28 Dec 2006, 21:40

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Walk on Water by Eytan Fox, in Hebrew, German and English.
Some really good films coming out of Israel.

danielcanberra

3 Jan 2007, 20:02

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V for Vendetta
Very interesting. You could do a post-modernist interpretation of it.

danielcanberra

6 Jan 2007, 21:35

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Den Osynlige
A brilliant Swedish supernatural thriller (was on SBS late 2005).
Unfortunately, Hollywood has done a remake (http://www.myspace.com/theinvisiblemovie). Why?

The Flying Belgian

10 Jan 2007, 07:23

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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - Either a love it or hate it film. I've got a real soft spot for these wordy banter films.

POBT

10 Jan 2007, 07:43

danielcanberra

10 Jan 2007, 08:10

G'day guys. I have a lot of trouble seeing the images you post. Not that I mind but it would be great if you could type the name of the movie as well as posting the image. I'd love to contribute but I have no idea what movies some of you are talking about!

Sorry POBT. You make a good point. We are also discriminating against BF members who may be sight impaired and rely on voice reading programs.

Also the images are not W3C compliant (there is no image tag describing the graphic when the cursor is over the image).

I'll edit all my posts in the thread when I get time.

Thanks for the heads up.

POBT

18 Jan 2007, 13:21

I can split favourite movies into 2 categories. Category 1 is for movies that had a profound impact on me the first time I saw them. Category 2 is for movies that I watch whenever they are on TV or watch them regularly on DVD. A few movies straddle both categories.

Cat 1

A Clockwork Orange
Trainspotting
Gladiator
The Usual Suspects
Picnic at Hanging Rock
Pulp Fiction
The Sixth Sense
Platoon
Unforgiven
Lantana

Cat 2

Naked Gun movies
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Fletch Lives
City Slickers
The Goonies
Pirates of the Caribbean
The Empire Strikes Back
Young Frankenstein
Indiana Jones
The Magnificent Seven
The Castle

danielcanberra

18 Jan 2007, 14:52

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The Lost Boys (1987)
directed by Joel Schumacher, and cast with a very young Kiefer Sutherland
a classic

Sherminator.

19 Jan 2007, 22:32

You can add Suspiria (1977 Italian horror) to my fave list.

I might mention Suicide Club, too while I am at it. An indy Japanese cult movie. A scene when a whole group of Japanese school girls line up, holding hands and dive in front a train was pretty...ehh...weird?

Sherminator.

19 Jan 2007, 22:43

Updated List-

Napoleon Dynamite
American History X
American Beauty
Station Agent
Mystery Train
Ring I (Jap.)
Ring II (Jap.)
The Green Mile
Black Hawk Down
Saving Private Ryan
Apocalypse Now
Full Metal Jacket
Donnie Darko
Raising Victor Vargas
Stand By Me
The Beach
Flags Of Our Fathers
City of God (Braz.)
Antwone Fisher
Dark Water (Jap.)
The Virgin Suicides
Carandiru (Braz.)
Hotel Rwanda
Suspiria (Ital.)

danielcanberra

27 Jan 2007, 22:33

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She's the Man

(Amanda Bynes pulls great facial expressions) - suitable for family viewing. I watched it tonight with 13 and 14 year old boys and their mum. I think I laughed louder than the kids.

(Shakespeare, Twelfth Night adaptation)

Sherminator.

28 Jan 2007, 00:02

NIN- The Broken Movie. It's a fake snuff movie made by Trent Reznor & Chris Christoffenson (sp?) :confused: :o

roostersgal4eva

2 Feb 2007, 09:51

Add the Persuit of Happyness to that list

Saw it last week and it was brilliant - If Will doent win an Ocscar over it there is somthing seriously wrong

Sherminator.

2 Feb 2007, 20:54

I saw Guinea Pig Filsm I & II. Whatta a pile of sick digusting fakeness (word?). :o I also think it's illegal in Australia.

The Flying Belgian

6 Mar 2007, 10:36

I just saw Fight Club. Can't believe it took me this look to actually see it. Not at all what I was expecting.

John

6 Mar 2007, 11:53

I just saw Fight Club. Can't believe it took me this look to actually see it. Not at all what I was expecting.

Fantastic movie. Loved it. I also watched Taxi Driver on Sunday night. Great flick as well. I had watched in many years ago. it is now almost a preiod peice. How good was De Nero in his younger days.

The Flying Belgian

6 Mar 2007, 12:25

Fantastic movie. Loved it.

I loved it too. It's so rare to watch a movie that surprises you. I had no idea there would even be a twist.

POBT

6 Mar 2007, 13:21

I also watched Taxi Driver on Sunday night. Great flick as well. I had watched in many years ago. it is now almost a preiod peice. How good was De Nero in his younger days.

I watched that too. I had forgotten how good it was.

John

6 Mar 2007, 19:03

I watched that too. I had forgotten how good it was.

I was keen to watch Mean Streets after as I had not seen it before but the other half was taping another show and it was getting late. The good thing about Fox Classics is that they periodically repeat.

John

6 Mar 2007, 19:07

I loved it too. It's so rare to watch a movie that surprises you. I had no idea there would even be a twist.

Brad Pitt may be a pretty boy but I rate him as an actor. He has always taken difficult roles on and generally succeeded.

scott522

6 Mar 2007, 19:33

Nothing beats revisiting old faves...Nightmare on Elm Street 3 - the one that was banned here in Q'ld when it 1st came out ... and The Exorcist...

The Flying Belgian

6 Mar 2007, 19:36

Brad Pitt may be a pretty boy but I rate him as an actor. He has always taken difficult roles on and generally succeeded.

Yeah, 12 Monkeys was a great role for him. Was pretty funny in Snatch too.

John

6 Mar 2007, 19:52

Yeah, 12 Monkeys was a great role for him. Was pretty funny in Snatch too.

Another fav. I caught that at the cinema on release. My young bloke has the DVD. I will have to grab it from him for another look.

danielcanberra

6 Mar 2007, 20:48

Nothing beats revisiting old faves...Nightmare on Elm Street 3 - the one that was banned here in Q'ld when it 1st came out ... and The Exorcist...

During Bjelke-Petersen's time. Why was that banned? I guess he censored a lot of things.

POBT

7 Mar 2007, 13:53

I was keen to watch Mean Streets after as I had not seen it before but the other half was taping another show and it was getting late. The good thing about Fox Classics is that they periodically repeat.
"Periodically" is a nice word for it!

blynd_freddie

7 Mar 2007, 23:08

Just purchased and watched, Shi mian mai fu. [The House of Flying Daggers]

http://thecia.com.au/reviews/h/images/house-of-flying-daggers-poster-1.jpg
..House of Flying Daggers..

“This movie is in the “wuxia” genre, a quasi-fantasy sub-genre of the martial arts genre”, so they say…..

In laymen’s terms, this is a fantasy film set in 859AD China, an emotional, almost Shakespearean, journey by the three main characters. Into the pot throw Baz Luhrmanns, Romeo + Juliet, Crouching Tiger and the Matrix. Add a liberal quantity of exquisite visual beauty, then some MORE! With a haunting soundtrack composed by Shigeru Umebayashi. (Most recently linked with Hannibal Rising).

My current would recommend…

High Fidelity
Baraka
The Fifth Element
American Beauty
Magnolia
Amelie
Breakfast At Tiffany’s
Romeo + Juliet - Baz
The House of the Flying Daggers
Eternal Sunshine of the Endless Mind
Fight Club
The Matrix
Blue Velvet
The Hitchhikers Guide to the GalaxyNot forgetting, my all time favourite…

http://www.filmposters.com/images/posters/4957.jpg
.. Wings of Desire..

Wim Wenders, Der Himmel Uber Berlin. [Wings of Desire]

danielcanberra

8 Mar 2007, 06:20

Eternal Sunshine of the Endless Mind

Spotless Mind?

Tim the Toolman

8 Mar 2007, 06:29

Clarence the Cross-eyed Lion ;)

blynd_freddie

8 Mar 2007, 06:50

Spotless Mind?

People DO read these things...

that will stay, no edit.

something about Freudian and or slipping? or maybe 01:08 in the morning?? :o :p :D

Tim the Toolman

8 Mar 2007, 06:59

Crimso

8 Mar 2007, 17:29

danielcanberra

8 Mar 2007, 17:35

Was that a movie like the 80's flick 'One of the Boys' ?

I'm not familiar with that one, was it based on Twelfth Night?

John

8 Mar 2007, 17:57

Watched a great movie on the world movie chanel last night (Wednesday). It was called "Dead Man" with Johny Depp and the music by Neil Young. A "western" that was nominated for a Palm d'or at Cannes, I think last year. Anyway, a bloody good movie & I'm starting to realise that Depp is a pretty good actor as well.

A superb movie Crimso. Love the way it is filmed in wintery/grainy Black and white. Depp was brilliant. I hate to tell you but it was released in 95. Time passes. I caught this on release and came away stunned at the brilliance of everything that there was in this movie from the direction to the acting. The cameos by such as John Hurt, Robert Mitcham and Gab Byrne for example. Iggy Pop as a transvestite cowboy was amazing. In Australia the scene when William Blake arrived in Machine and watching some of the action in the street was cut so as to allow a rating. That was due to a recent change in government federally. The censors became less friendly, shall we say, to adults having the right to decide what they should and should not see. Remember the scene? Gabe Byrnes preacher who praised the lord but was ready and willing to shoot the natives. Lance Henrickson as the bounty hunter Cole Wilson was superb as well. Good watch Crimso.