Movie Talk (New Films, Old Films... doesn't matter) (80 Viewers)
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A great collection. Howl's Moving Castle is probably my favorite of the Studio Ghibli films I've seen so far. Now what did you think of Stalker? 
I'll post later, busy right now.
Oh and I also watched 12 Angry Men today and I loved it.
I'm no expert on this subject, but Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Castle in the Sky seem like must-sees too (both on IMDb top 250). Haven't watched them yet though. You should also watch The Wind Rises. It's perhaps his most mature and serious movie. There are no supernatural creatures in it either.
I don't know what to say or think about it. I've been thinking but not much comes to my head as I've never seen a movie like that one. At the same time I could say it's brilliant and agree with those who call it art but at the same time I could agree with those who hate it. I think calling it a philosophical movie a bit out of line as philosophy is far more deeper and offers different dialogs. What this movie offered was a unique experience from a poet & painter IMO. It leaves you to think how you'd define a world where you're living, trying to figure out the puzzle and pictures seen in the water, gun being thrown away in order to fulfill you wish -- which is exactly why I see Tarkovskiy as a poet. Do I regret seeing it? Not at all. How would I rate it? I honestly have no idea.
At least it made an impression. I'd agree and say that it's much better to call Tarkovsky a poet instead of a philosopher. What I meant when I called it philosophical was that it raises philosophical questions, not that it's plays like philosophy. But it's definitely one of a kind. And a movie that makes you think.
I'd agree and say that it's much better to call Tarkovsky a poet instead of a philosopher. What I meant when I called it philosophical was that it raises philosophical questions, not that it's plays like philosophy. But it's definitely one of a kind. And a movie that makes you think.Gonna do a Dule classic:
Muscle Shoals - Fairly ordinary documentary, but interesting look at a music studio that brought a lot of good soul music back in the days.
Manhattan - Unlike many other Allen movies, I find this one hard to love. It's hard to deny Allen's writing skills though.
High Plains Drifter - Unlike the 3 year younger The Outlaw Josey Wales, this Clint Eastwood feels dated. It's surprisingly mediocre.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes - It's not as good as Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and it's a bit too straightforward. Still fine entertainment though.
The Adjustment Bureau - Interesting idea drowns in Hollywood mediocrity.
Larry Crowne - It's frightening to think that Hanks actually directed this himself. It's horrible.
Persona - It's a brilliant idea, daring cinematography and difficult not to appreciate. Didn't get as much involved as I did when I saw, say Wild Strawberries, though.
Solaris - My least favorite Tarkovsky so far. Of course it's still absolutely brilliant, but I wasn't as mesmerized as when I saw Stalker and Mirror.
Muscle Shoals - Fairly ordinary documentary, but interesting look at a music studio that brought a lot of good soul music back in the days.
Manhattan - Unlike many other Allen movies, I find this one hard to love. It's hard to deny Allen's writing skills though.
High Plains Drifter - Unlike the 3 year younger The Outlaw Josey Wales, this Clint Eastwood feels dated. It's surprisingly mediocre.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes - It's not as good as Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and it's a bit too straightforward. Still fine entertainment though.
The Adjustment Bureau - Interesting idea drowns in Hollywood mediocrity.
Larry Crowne - It's frightening to think that Hanks actually directed this himself. It's horrible.
Persona - It's a brilliant idea, daring cinematography and difficult not to appreciate. Didn't get as much involved as I did when I saw, say Wild Strawberries, though.
Solaris - My least favorite Tarkovsky so far. Of course it's still absolutely brilliant, but I wasn't as mesmerized as when I saw Stalker and Mirror.
I'm putting this here on the list since the haters in the Robin Williams death thread have no appreciation for great performances. 
Stanley Kubrick's version of Lolita - Not the best movie in terms of content, but Peter Sellers is absolute madass acting genius in this. There's manic behavior that predates one of the main themes of Robin Williams' stand-up act by two decades. It's rare to find a comedic performance from an actor that just blows you away watching just that much of it.
Stanley Kubrick's version of Lolita - Not the best movie in terms of content, but Peter Sellers is absolute madass acting genius in this. There's manic behavior that predates one of the main themes of Robin Williams' stand-up act by two decades. It's rare to find a comedic performance from an actor that just blows you away watching just that much of it.
I haven't seen that since i was like 11 or 12 but I really used to like it way back then.
It's a fun adventure movie.
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Peter Sellers was great in just about everything. He died way too soon at 54.
It's a fun adventure movie.
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I'm putting this here on the list since the haters in the Robin Williams death thread have no appreciation for great performances.
Stanley Kubrick's version of Lolita - Not the best movie in terms of content, but Peter Sellers is absolute madass acting genius in this. There's manic behavior that predates one of the main themes of Robin Williams' stand-up act by two decades. It's rare to find a comedic performance from an actor that just blows you away watching just that much of it.
Stanley Kubrick's version of Lolita - Not the best movie in terms of content, but Peter Sellers is absolute madass acting genius in this. There's manic behavior that predates one of the main themes of Robin Williams' stand-up act by two decades. It's rare to find a comedic performance from an actor that just blows you away watching just that much of it.