Recomendations on Must See Film's
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"Metropolis features special effects and set designs that still impress modern audiences with their visual impact ? the film contains cinematic and thematic links to German Expressionism, though the architecture as portrayed in the film appears based on contemporary Modernism and Art Deco."- Quotes from wiki
Also maybe Blade Runner considering all the praise I've heard from this site bout it, I thought it was pretty good when I finally saw it.
"Metropolis features special effects and set designs that still impress modern audiences with their visual impact ? the film contains cinematic and thematic links to German Expressionism, though the architecture as portrayed in the film appears based on contemporary Modernism and Art Deco."- Quotes from wiki
Also maybe Blade Runner considering all the praise I've heard from this site bout it, I thought it was pretty good when I finally saw it.
Wow the wiki makes it sound very trippy I will definitely have to check this one out.she_never_was said:
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Crap. Anytime I want to mention Moon, I've been ninja'd, which should be a testament to the greatness of the film.Nouw said:
Other than Moon, which I highly recommend, you should check out Apocalypse Now. The Redux version is much longer, but it's the version I saw. The acting is great, and the story is damn trippy at points. It's worth watching just for the bad ass that is Kilgore.
just put everything after the equal sign into brackets like soKillaba said:
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Eraserhead sounds...very disturbing but It seems like a must watch movie.
Moon seems very interesting, a more recent picture then I had expected but looks very good.
Edit: Just watched the cube trailer...also looks amazing.
Moon seems very interesting, a more recent picture then I had expected but looks very good.
Edit: Just watched the cube trailer...also looks amazing.
Hey a Metropolis shout out! Awesome! I personally thought this movie is great but I would not recommend it if A) You think silent movies are passe and B) you don't mind some footage being lost forever. But still, it was one of the first Sci-Fi films and it is truly a marvel of its time. Beyond the anime of the same name, I would love to see a remake of it (but only if its outside the major production circle of Hollywood).Killaba said:
My personal recommendation: Superman. Bright and colorful, it is what Movie Bob wants comic books and comic books films to return to. It is evidence that you can make an upbeat, fun, and slightly cooky comic book movie and make it awesome.
Commando, Die Hard, and Die Hard 2. Why? Would you believe me if I said they represent the suffering of the human condition and they will make you question everything about yourself. No? In that case, they're the best classic action films. A movie doesn't need to be deep to be entertaining.
Citizen Kane reminded me of a lot of 1984, where it is still extremely relevant social commentary, but not the most entertaining experience.
Kane's 2nd and 3rd act just drags on, but I every time I think of one man's manipulation of the press or the fall of a good and noble man from grace, I think of this movie. Also, what Kane has going for is its a biopic of sorts for who was one of the most powerful men in media at that time, William Randolph Hertz. So much so that Hertz made it a mission to destroy and discredit Orson Welles for making the film.
See it if you liked the Social Network, which has many of the same themes.
Kane's 2nd and 3rd act just drags on, but I every time I think of one man's manipulation of the press or the fall of a good and noble man from grace, I think of this movie. Also, what Kane has going for is its a biopic of sorts for who was one of the most powerful men in media at that time, William Randolph Hertz. So much so that Hertz made it a mission to destroy and discredit Orson Welles for making the film.
See it if you liked the Social Network, which has many of the same themes.
I really recommend some films, such as Requiem for A Dream, All About Lily Chou Chou, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and some more films I cannot remember, but they may not be what you are looking for.Matthew Eis said:
If you're seriously getting into film making, you need to see these movies. "Citizen Kane" is considered one the greatest and most artistic movies and "Casablanca" one of the best romances. Everyone says they're overrated, but I can never get anyone to give me a reason other than something stupid like "I don't like them," "they're boring," or(I'm not joking), "they're in black and white." I'm not saying you have to like them, but they are significant films.Matthew Eis said:
Few others I would suggest are "The Player," which is an amazing Hollywood satire, "On the Waterfront," a very artistic movie and probably Marlon Brando's best work, and "Cool Hand Luke," great characters, story-telling, music, and symbolism.
If you haven't seen any Alfred Hitchcock, I reccommend "Psycho" and "Vertigo." Hitchcock really understood how to manipulate the audience. Check out "The Shining" to see horror done correctly. Maybe look at "Rebel Without a Cause." It, too, has great characters and symbolism, but I've always seen most of its significance come from the fact that it's a movie that speaks to a generation.
OK, I've been wanting to have some sort of means to recommend two great movies I love in a meaningful atmosphere so, here goes...
If you artsy movies are what you seek, look no further than The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (yes, in case you're wondering, that it a hell of a long title). The cinematography is just brilliant, especially during an early train robbery scene. And, though the movie is quite long, the final 30-45 minutes are some of the most intelligent, emotionally draining scenes I've seen. Check it out if you're interested, but be warned that patience is necessary in this case.
If you just want to be blown away by a movie with an artistic veil, one of my favorite underrated movies is the Coen Brothers' Barton Fink, which has been overshadowed by some of their bigger hits. All you need to know is that it sets itself up as a 40s period piece but slowly unravels into a mindblowing experience full of symbolism. Word of caution, if you're interested, do not spoil anything. The surprises that the film packs have much more weight when kept secret.
If you artsy movies are what you seek, look no further than The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (yes, in case you're wondering, that it a hell of a long title). The cinematography is just brilliant, especially during an early train robbery scene. And, though the movie is quite long, the final 30-45 minutes are some of the most intelligent, emotionally draining scenes I've seen. Check it out if you're interested, but be warned that patience is necessary in this case.
If you just want to be blown away by a movie with an artistic veil, one of my favorite underrated movies is the Coen Brothers' Barton Fink, which has been overshadowed by some of their bigger hits. All you need to know is that it sets itself up as a 40s period piece but slowly unravels into a mindblowing experience full of symbolism. Word of caution, if you're interested, do not spoil anything. The surprises that the film packs have much more weight when kept secret.