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06-11-16
Although I think that Wings is better, you should watch Hell's Angels for the absolutely crazy-good dogfight and zeppelin scenes.
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06-11-16
Yeah, I remember that scene with her standing in a sunset (???) and saying she will never give up (or something along these lines). I believe this took place just before the intermission. That was something. Pretty powerful. But other than that she was just okay. It's not like she's Gena Rowlands that amazes me with every second of her performance. Then again, Vivien was tremendously good in Streetcar, so I don't really know.
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Originally Posted by mark f
Although I think that Wings is better, you should watch Hell's Angels for the absolutely crazy-good dogfight and zeppelin scenes.
Never heard about it. A quick search proves you may be right about the aerial scenes. Thanks for the recommendation!



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Originally Posted by Camo
Rowlands in A Woman Under The Influence would probably make my top 5 even though i'm not the biggest fan of the film. She is really amazing.
Yeah, I thought really hard whether or not I should grant A Woman Under the Influence 5 stars. Her performance there is beyond words, but then again she was pretty dope in every Cassavetes I've seen (Opening Night!!!, Love Streams!!!, Faces!!! etc.) and she did a great job in that Bergman-esque Woody Allen movie (she being in this film is the reason why it's best Allen film :P). I guess she's my favourite American actress of all time, closely followed by Sasha Grey, oh wait... Sasha sucks.

(about Napoleon) I really think this film is meant to be seen at cinema, if only for its incredible three-screen finale, but I decided that the chance of me seeing it at cinema just like it's supposed to be seen in the nearest future equals zero, and eventually watched it on my 40'' TV. It was totally amazing with some rapid-fire montage that would put Soviet Montage experts to shame (Gance already used this kind of montage in La Roue to achieve an astonishing effect), Albert Dieudonné is a little bit monothematic with his pose of proud Napoleon lookin' far, far away into his bright future, but he fits the movie's pean-esque form perfectly. I still think that J'accuse! is Gance's magnum opus, but Napoleon comes very close. A French Impressionist Cinema masterpiece to behold.



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Bergman-esque Woody Allen movie
Another Woman? I had to look that up haven't seen it or heard much about it.

I guess she's my favourite American actress of all time, closely followed by Sasha Grey



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Originally Posted by Camo
Another Woman? I had to look that up haven't seen it or heard much about it.
Yeah, that's the one. It's a simple Bergman worship film, but it works much better than films that are simple Allen movies. Well, at least to me. I don't get Allen.
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06-11-16
Yeah, I wanted to watch Love and Death for quite a long time, but many disappointments with his other films have successfully stopped me from watching it.



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Manhattan Murder Mystery is not one of my favorite Allen films, it was a lot of fun though. My favourite Allen film is actually Take The Money and Run. It is probably his most silly that i've seen but i find it hilarious.



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06-12-16
I love Annie Hall and Manhattan, but I'd like to see "Another Woman" - maybe I can find it now?

Also, whoever hasn't seen "A Woman Under The Influence" should.. Even after 4-5 times, I still find these; Cassavetes doesn't spoon feed, so you have to pay attention!

Zelig was a little funny too.. I did like Bananas, and Take the Money and Run..



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Woody Allen made another Bergmanesque film, Interiors, and it was horrible. Crimes and Misdemeanors is my favourite from him.

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Sasha's alright. She loves Jean-Luc Godard.
Apparently she was gonna use Anna Karina as her stage name, porn stars are the most ****ed up people lmao



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Apparently she was gonna use Anna Karina as her stage name, porn stars are the most ****ed up people lmao
That would be Swan's dreams come true. Sort of.



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06-13-16
Midnight Special

Nichols, 2016





Subtle sci-fi with Michael Shannon turning in a great, underplayed performance. Liked this one a lot.


Weird Science

Hughes, 1985





I rate this the way I do due to nostalgia, really. One of the weaker Hughes films overall, but still have some great moments. This one hasn't aged very well.


Fantastic Four

Trank, 2015





Shite. Far too much build-up to a garbage climax. This is a complete misfire from Marvel.


[header]Schindler's List[/header[
Spielberg, 1993





After Fantastic Four, I wanted to watch something with meaning, and that wasn't put together in a computer. Spielberg's World War II epic fit the bill. Harsh and incredibly well-made. Spielberg at the top of his game.


Take Shelter

Nichols, 2011





Another moody piece from Nichols, again featuring a great performance by Michael Shannon. Social/Community anxiety is explored using the theme of a terrible storm that may or may not be real. Michael Shannon's character becomes obsessed with building a storm shelter for his family as his mental health begins to deteriorate. Chastaine also dials up a great turn here.


Enemy

Villeneuve, 2013





This one fell flat for me. Interesting premise that gets lost in the films murky plotting and is hamstrung by an obtuse ending. Not a big fan of this one.


Source Code

Jones, 2011






Deja Vu

Scott, 2006





Great police procedural first half that crashes and burns in the second half with time travel concept that just doesn't make much sense. Denzel is strong, but not strong enough to save this one.


Swimming Pool

Ozon, 2003





Risque little flick about a stodgy writer that heads out to the French countryside to work on her next book. Her publishers free-spirited daughter shows up, and then murder is afoot! Some nice scenery in this one.
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06-13-16
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)

Smile(1975) is a perfect satire, a truly under appreciated gem. I recommend it highly and give it an

Horror of Dracula (1958)

Ace in the Hole (1951)

The African Queen (1951)
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06-13-16

The Reptile (John Gilling, 1966)

The Killer Shrews (Ray Kellogg, 1959)
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Evaporating Borders (Iva Radivojevic, 2014)

A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas (Todd Strauss-Schulson, 2011)


While coked out, Kumar and Harold turn into claymation figures who battle a giant Snowman.
The Black Scorpion (Edward Ludwig, 1957)

Beast from Haunted Cave (Monte Hellman, 1959)
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Dirt Track Racing (Heinz Schneiderbauer, 1957)
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Point Break (Ericson Core, 2015)
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FBI agent Johnny Utah (Luke Bracey) wingsuit flies amid the cliffs of the lower Alps with a suspected group of extreme sport criminals.
A Slave of Love (Nikita Mikhalkov, 1975)
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Jenny McCarthy's Dirty Sexy Funny (Joe DeMaio, 2014)

The San Francisco Story (Robert Parrish, 1952)

A Man Called Horse (Elliot Silverstein, 1970)
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Englishman Richard Harris is captured by the Sioux and then becomes indoctrinated in their way of life – here he prepares to undergo the painful Sun Vow ceremony to prove his worthiness to marry the Chief’s daughter (Corrina Tsopei).
Ridin’ for Justice (Ross Lederman, 1932)

Dance with Me (Randa Haines, 1998)
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The Crash (William Dieterle, 1932)

The Exquisite Corpus (Peter Tscherkassky, 2015)


Another experimental collage by the director, this time blending softcore imagery to expose the nakedness of analog film.
Gun Belt (Ray Nazarro, 1953)

Showdown (George Seaton, 1973)

Cold River (Fred G. Sullivan, 1982)

Knock Knock (Eli Roth, 2015)
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Architect Keanu Reeves is the victim of a home invasion by two demented young sexpots (Lorenza Izzo & Ana de Armas).



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06-13-16
Originally Posted by Nemanja
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)

Smile(1975) is a perfect satire, a truly under appreciated gem. I recommend it highly and
So you think Smile is a better film than A Streetcar named Desire?



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06-13-16
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How do the two Point Breaks compare Mark?
This one does have some spectacular scenery and action scenes, but it's so boring and serious otherwise that the stupidity of the plot is magnified about tenfold. There's not one light moment in the flick, and the less-than-stellar acting is presented as if it's Shakespeare. It's worth watching for those who either love or hate the original and want to compare them, but others would probably want to steer clear. As far as the original, I think you know I love it.
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Point Break (Kathryn Bigelow, 1991)

I had to make a special post for the awesomeness of Point Break. I just couldn't wait until I got my regular computer back and mention it in one of my many movie tabs. Kathryn Bigelow had to wait 17 years after this to get her Oscar for directing The Hurt Locker when anyoene with half a brain (or half a set of cojones) knows she deserved it for Point Break. I admit that she did have a great set of actors to work with - never underestimate. the abilities of the Mount Rushmore of male actors - Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze, Gary Busey and John C. McGinley. Especially when they deliver such Shakespearean dialogue as "Young. dumb and full of cum", "This was about us against the system!", "I caught my first tube today, sir", "You gotta go down", "I'm so hungry I can eat the ass-end of a rhino", "You gonna jump or jerk off?", "We"re outta here."

Besides the great acting and dialogue, you've got a terrific collection of action scenes - car chases, foot chases. bank robberies, surfing, sky diving, martial arts, police assaults, etc .So, the movie has a deep plot about personal freedom trying to be stomped on by the Man, Zen performances by Swayze and Reeves, scenery-chewing by those twin Oliviers, Busey and McGinley, a nice performance by Lori Petty who brings some reality to the proceedings and scintillating hyper-reality provided by Bigelow. If you've read this far, and you think this review is a joke, you're partially right, but the joke's on you because I think for all the preposterous hokum of the plot and the movie as a whole, Point Break is one of the most-enjoyable and entertaining movies ever made, and I'm reminded of that each time I see it.


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