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That's the reason why I love discovering new movies so much. It's such an undescribably satisfying feeling when you've finally found another new favorite (a new top 100 kind of film)! The last time I had it was last week with Le Cercle Rouge. I literally applauded to my screen when it was over.

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Cobpyth's Movie Log ~ 2019

I watch new potential favorites all the time, but it's rare for me to discover a film I consider true filmmaking genius. A real masterpiece is hard to come by.

How many films do you think are "masterpieces"?

It is a masterpiece! I'm really glad you liked that, Raul. I know that Ozu is not for many people, but I have so much love for him and his movies.

Anyways, I started today at my first internship. Seems like this whole first week will be online training and interviews with my group, being corporate is so much fun...

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Its a great film! Its weird because i have favorites rated ahead of it, but on a technical standpoint it is greater. If that makes sense.

That's a good question... I definitely consider my top ten to be masterpieces. But I don't think my top 100 would be all masterpieces.

I don't know. Hard to answer.

I definitely dont think there are 100 masterpieces i have seen. Maybe 30-40ish

Yeah, that sounds around the same for me.

I use the term masterpiece pretty loosely, it typically applies to any movie I found to be profound or profoundly moving. Not necessarily a perfect movie (ex. Distant Voices, Still Lives), but one that left a unique and (at least semi-) permanent stamp in my head.

out of curiosity, how do you guys define a masterpiece when it comes to a movie

edit: bluedeed beat me to the question by providing his general thoughts. but i'd still like to hear rauldc, swan, or anyone else's process

I look at it more from a technical standpoint, mainly acting cinematography direction and dialogue.

Honestly, for me, a lot of it is the power of the script. Characterization, character development, how the writer/director tells the story, the themes, etc. Also, technical stuff comes into play, like cinematography can go a long way. A lot of the time it is just a film that has a lot of what I like. Even though it's not what most would consider a masterpiece, I consider Primer a masterpiece for me because it has a lot of stuff I like in it - science fiction, science, being a puzzle film, heady intellectual dialogue. It also has a certain 'at home' feel for me because the characters act and talk a hell of a lot like my cousin, who was my best friend growing up. It's probably the perfect example of a movie I can watch on repeat for the rest of my life without ever getting bored. For those reasons, it's a masterpiece in my book.

You want to see a cinematic masterpiece... watch "La Belle et La Bete" from 1946 directed by Jean Cocteau. THAT is a masterpiece.. so visually stunning. It is decades before its time.

That is a great movie. One of Guillermo del Toro's favorites.

I would say its the only film I give 9/10 to.... maybe a 9.25/10.. not many get even that high of a rating from me...

Anything with Clint Eastwood in it is a masterpiece. Even that Pink Cadillac piece of crap.

Sorry, I can't sleep. I haven't even seen all of his movies BUT STILL!!!!

Another Eastwood fan! Sweet!

What have u seen?

Has anyone seen "Russian Ark"?.. its also a visual masterpiece....

I've heard of it.