MoFo Movie Roulette

[TheUsualSuspect]

I was thinking of posting this and see if anyone is interested.

Simple game. Each week we pair up two people and they recommend a movie for each other to watch. They give the film a rating out of 5 and then the next week the partners are shuffled and the whole thing starts over.

One week to watch one movie, seems easy and lax enough. After we've partnered up with everyone the person who has the most "popcorns" gets first place and a nice pat on the back.

So if I were to recommend a film to cricket and he gave it a 3 I would have 3 points for that week.

The next week I recommend a film to Citizen Rules and they give the film a 5 then my score goes up to 8.

Since there is no "prize" there should be no incentive to give every film a bad rating in the hopes you win. This is just a fun and friendly game to see if we can recommend films to people that they might not normally see.

It could be interesting to see how we perceive other people's tastes in films or you want them to see something that you love and want to share with more people. Whatever the reason for your rec it's totally up to you.

I know HoF's are popular and I love participating in them too, I feel like this could be a nice addition to the forums.

Rules:

The person must not have seen the film.

You have one week to watch one movie...everyone should be able to manage that.

Post a little blurb about it here with the rating and I will keep a log of everyone's points.

Participants

Jiraffejustin - 17
John Dumbear - Shoplifters - 4
Citizen Rules - Shoplifters– 4.5
Edarsenal - I, Tonya - 4
Allaby - The Cranes are Flying - 4.5


Citizen Rules - 16.5
Suspect - I Love You To Death - 4
Jiraffejustin - Black Orpheus – 4.5
Allaby - A Night to Remember - 4
Cricket - Day of Wine and Roses - 4


Allaby - 15
Cricket – Sundays and Cybele - 4.5
Edarsenal - Breaker Morant - 4
Citizen Rules - The Naked Island - 4.5
Jiraffejustin - Sophie's Palace - 2

Cricket - 9
Allaby - Les Misérables - 4
Suspect - The Elephant Man - 4
PahaK - Boys Don't Cry - 1


PahaK - 11
Edarsenal - The Nightingale - 4
John Dumbear - Let The Right One In - 4
Cricket - The Slayer - 3


Suspect - 13
Citizen Rules - Sing Street - 4
Cricket – The Guilty – 3.5
John Dumbear - After Hours - 3
PahaK - Green Room - 2.5


Edarsenal - 10.5
PahaK – Sunset Blvd - 3.5
Allaby – Lockout - 3.5
Jiraffejustin - La Dolce Vita - 3.5


John Dumbear - 11
Jiraffejustin - Dancer in the Dark. – 4.5
PahaK - The Other - 3.5
Suspect - The Hospital - 3






Is anyone interested?

[cricket]

Sure I'll be interested if you get a few more folks

[Claireofthemoon]

Ditto.

[Allaby]

Sounds like fun. I'm very interested.

[Wyldesyde19]

I like this idea, but with the PR2 and 24th HOF I’m afraid to take on an extra challenge until I burn a few more of them out. However, I do want to join in at a later date if it’s possible

[JayDee]

I've always been reticent to join the HoFs for fear of being unable to keep up with the demands but this does sound kinda fun

[jiraffejustin]

I'll pop in for a week here and there when I can. I'm down for this week.

[Citizen Rules]

Sounds like a good idea to me.

[jiraffejustin]

And for whoever picks for me, don't worry about whether or not the film is too obscure or if I would have a hard time finding it.

[John Dumbear]

Sure, I've got nothing planned...*sigh*

[SpelingError]

I think I might stick with the 24th HoF, but good thread idea! If we do another one of these in the future, I may participate. That way, I can force you all to watch Mall Cop.

[TheUsualSuspect]

8 people right now. I'll leave it for a couple of days then if people are good to start we will go.

[edarsenal]

I'll join, should we get one more to even the number out.

[Stirchley]

You have one week to watch one movie...everyone should be able to manage that.

So, presumably, one has to find the movie online?

What if one needs to drop out later? Will people be upset? I remember I was once supposed to watch a movie here & totally forgot. One person here was rather hostile about it. (Don’t remember who so don’t ask.)

[TheUsualSuspect]

So, presumably, one has to find the movie online?

What if one needs to drop out later? Will people be upset? I remember I was once supposed to watch a movie here & totally forgot. One person here was rather hostile about it. (Don’t remember who so don’t ask.)

If someone doesn't watch their movie within the week, there is always the opportunity for catch up. I also wouldn't be opposed to someone doubling up if they were willing.

If people drop out, then they drop out. I'm not going to force people to do something they don't want to do.

[TheUsualSuspect]

I'll join, should we get one more to even the number out.

One more would be great and we could probably start as soon as that person joins.

Stirchley is that person you? :p

[Stirchley]

Stirchley is that person you? :p

No, sorry, changed my mind. Too much stress in my life already.

[pahaK]

Hmm... this seems a little like the Personal Rec HoF but without the issues that I had with it. I'll give it a go (even though I don't know people's tastes except for CR and cricket to some degree).

[TheUsualSuspect]

Round 1

John Dumbear
jiraffejustin
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Citizen Rules
JayDee
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Allaby
cricket
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Claireofthemoon
TheUsualSuspect
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edarsenal
pahaK

Simply tag the person when you recommend them a movie so they know it's been recommended. If it's easier to put up a few movies and let them pick one, that might be able to speed the process up.

I leave that up to you and your partner.

[Citizen Rules]

I don't know JayDee or his movie taste, but he's been a member here for a long time. So I will do some MoFo research and come up with a movie that I hope he will love! I'll try to post the movie soon (I'm working right now).

[cricket]

Sounds like fun. I'm very interested.

Ok Allaby we have to pick for each other. Let's do it

[TheUsualSuspect]

Claireofthemoon

I'll post 3 choices and let you choose one. Hopefully you haven't seen any of them.


Perfect Blue
Blue Ruin
Calvary

[John Dumbear]

Round 1

@John Dumbear (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=109440)
@jiraffejustin (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=76459)

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Just took a gander at my lab partners faves. Oof, seen one and heard of just three of them. I'll go with a Lars Von Trier, Gaspar Noe or a Takashi Miike.

[pahaK]

edarsenal

Like above, 3 films for you to choose from.

The Slayer (1982)
The Nightingale (2018)
Dust Devil (1992) Very preferably the 108 min final cut

[jiraffejustin]

[/CENTER]
Just took a gander at my lab partners faves. Oof, seen one and heard of just three of them. I'll go with a Lars Von Trier, Gaspar Noe or a Takashi Miike.

Lars Von Trier films I've seen: Antichrist (love it)
Gaspar Noe films I've seen: none apparently
Takashi Miike films I've seen: Audition (really good), Ichi the Killer (I hated it at the time), and 13 Assassins (pretty solid)

[Allaby]

Ok Allaby we have to pick for each other. Let's do it

cricket

Here are 3 choices to pick from:

Córki dancingu/The Lure (2015)
The Color of Pomegranates (1969)
Sundays and Cybèle (1962)

[jiraffejustin]

John Dumbear

I know nothing about you, so you'll have to forgive me if my choices for you are underwhelming. I don't know what you have access to or what lengths you are willing to go for a film, so I'll do my best and hope you are willing and able to find and enjoy my curations for you.

Choice one: Black Girl (1966) by Ousmane Sembene because I think African films should be more seen in general, and because it's a really short feature. I believe it's on the Criterion Channel, HBO Max, and you can rent it on YouTube in HD for like four bucks. And those are just the legal routes of finding it.

Choice two: Pit Stop (1969) by Jack Hill because it's free in HD on YouTube, I recently watched, enjoyed it thoroughly, and I don't think too many people have seen it. Click here to see it. (m.youtube.com/watch?v=eMtUHN4fbhs&ab_channel=PitStop1969)

Choice three: Shoplifters (2018) by Hirokazu Koreeda because it might be the best film of the previous decade. It's on Hulu.

Hopefully one of those three will appeal to you. Like I said, I know nothing about you, so I'm basically just choosing three films I like and hoping something will grab you.

[Citizen Rules]

Hot Tip for picking movies for me: I'm really picky about what I watch I don't like extreme violence. I'd love to give everyone's choice for me a rating_5 I have a review thread that might help and I've been in a lot of HoFs too.

[John Dumbear]

Lars Von Trier films I've seen: Antichrist (love it)
Gaspar Noe films I've seen: none apparently
Takashi Miike films I've seen: Audition (really good), Ichi the Killer (I hated it at the time), and 13 Assassins (pretty solid)


I'll nominate "Dancer in the Dark", "Nymphomaniac Vol.1(didn't really care for Vol.2)' or "Dogville".


Me, love good dark comedy.

[John Dumbear]

@John Dumbear (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=109440)

I know nothing about you, so you'll have to forgive me if my choices for you are underwhelming. I don't know what you have access to or what lengths you are willing to go for a film, so I'll do my best and hope you are willing and able to find and enjoy my curations for you.

Choice one: Black Girl (1966) by Ousmane Sembene because I think African films should be more seen in general, and because it's a really short feature. I believe it's on the Criterion Channel, HBO Max, and you can rent it on YouTube in HD for like four bucks. And those are just the legal routes of finding it.

Choice two: Pit Stop (1969) by Jack Hill because it's free in HD on YouTube, I recently watched, enjoyed it thoroughly, and I don't think too many people have seen it. Click here to see it. (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eMtUHN4fbhs&ab_channel=PitStop1969)

Choice three: Shoplifters (2018) by Hirokazu Koreeda because it might be the best film of the previous decade. It's on Hulu.

Hopefully one of those three will appeal to you. Like I said, I know nothing about you, so I'm basically just choosing three films I like and hoping something will grab you.




"Shoplifters" looks like something I'd like. So I'll fork over the $3.99 to rent it. I'll watch it sometime before the weekend.

[cricket]

cricket

Here are 3 choices to pick from:

Córki dancingu/The Lure (2015)
The Color of Pomegranates (1969)
Sundays and Cybèle (1962)

Ok that's very interesting, I'll look them up.

Edit: you get just pick one for me if you like because I haven't seen any of them.

What are your likes/dislikes?

[Allaby]

Ok that's very interesting, I'll look them up.

What are your likes/dislikes?

I like a lot of films in the Criterion collection. I like classics, a good character driven independent drama, but I also enjoy a good fun comedy, or entertaining action or a good horror film. I can enjoy a family or animated movie too. Favourite directors include Hitchcock, Scorsese, Spielberg, Bergman, Kubrick, Tarantino, Fincher, Nolan, Allen, Coens. I like films from all over the world, old and new.

[jiraffejustin]

I'll nominate "Dancer in the Dark", "Nymphomaniac Vol.1(didn't really care for Vol.2)' or "Dogville".


Me, love good dark comedy.

I think I'm gonna go with Dancer

[Allaby]

Ok that's very interesting, I'll look them up.

Edit: you get just pick one for me if you like because I haven't seen any of them.

What are your likes/dislikes?

All 3 are 10/10 all time favourite of mine. The Lure is a really interesting Polish musical horror film about mermaids, The Color of Pomegranates is very surreal and original, Sundays and Cybèle is a beautiful haunting French film about an unusual friendship between a ex-soldier and a 12 year old girl. You can't go wrong with any one of them.

[cricket]

I like a lot of films in the Criterion collection. I like classics, a good character driven independent drama, but I also enjoy a good fun comedy, or entertaining action or a good horror film. I can enjoy a family or animated movie too. Favourite directors include Hitchcock, Scorsese, Spielberg, Bergman, Kubrick, Tarantino, Fincher, Nolan, Allen, Coens. I like films from all over the world, old and new.

Ok I'll give you 3 random favorites of mine. Pick 1 that interests you and that you have access to.

The Broken Circle Breakdown
Les Miserables (1935)
Pather Panchali

I'll see which of yours I have access to

[John Dumbear]

The Lure is a really interesting Polish musical horror film about mermaids,


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[cricket]

All 3 are 10/10 all time favourite of mine. The Lure is a really interesting Polish musical horror film about mermaids, The Color of Pomegranates is very surreal and original, Sundays and Cybèle is a beautiful haunting French film about an unusual friendship between a ex-soldier and a 12 year old girl. You can't go wrong with any one of them.

I'm going with Sundays and Cybele

[Allaby]

Ok I'll give you 3 random favorites of mine. Pick 1 that interests you and that you have access to.

The Broken Circle Breakdown
Les Miserables (1935)
Pather Panchali

I'll see which of yours I have access to

I've seen Broken Circle Breakdown (great film, 9/10) and Pather Panchali (excellent film, 9/10). I haven't seen Les Misérables (1935), so I will watch that one.

[jiraffejustin]

The Lure is a really interesting Polish musical horror film about mermaids, .

The next forum wide countdown should be the Top 100 Polish Musical Horror Films About Mermaids

[John Dumbear]

The next forum wide countdown should be the Top 100 Polish Musical Horror Films About Mermaids


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[edarsenal]

edarsenal

Like above, 3 films for you to choose from.

The Slayer (1982)
The Nightingale (2018)
Dust Devil (1992) Very preferably the 108 min final cut

thanks!
I'll get a few choices up this evening for ya!

[jiraffejustin]

I’ll post a link to my letterboxd page when I get back home, if anybody else participating is on there, you should share your username with us so we can follow each other.

[edarsenal]

here ya go, pahaK. I was shooting kinda blind here for ya, hopefully one of them catches your eye.

Millennium Actress 2001 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0291350/)
Sunset Boulevard 1950 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043014/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040897/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)


Also, I think I'm gonna give The Nightingale (2018) a shot. While I do know and have heard it is on the brutal side it does look pretty amazing visually.

[Allaby]

So as soon as we watched the movie, do we post our rating or are we supposed to wait until everyone has watched their recommended movie?

[cricket]

So as soon as we watched the movie, do we post our rating or are we supposed to wait until everyone has watched their recommended movie?

Not sure but I would guess post the rating and some brief thoughts. I'm watching the movie you picked for me tomorrow evening.

[Allaby]

I'll post this now, so I don't forget to later. I watched the movie my new friend cricket recommended for me, Les Misérables (1935). Directed by Richard Boleslawski, the film is an adaption of Victor Hugo's novel and stars Fredric March, Charles Laughton, Cedric Hardwicke and Rochelle Hudson. This is a well made film with lovely cinematography and very good performances, especially from March and Laughton. My rating is 4

[jiraffejustin]

I'll post this now, so I don't forget to later. I watched the movie my new friend cricket recommended for me, Les Misérables (1935). Directed by Richard Boleslawski, the film is an adaption of Victor Hugo's novel and stars Fredric March, Charles Laughton, Cedric Hardwicke and Rochelle Hudson. This is a well made film with lovely cinematography and very good performances, especially from March and Laughton. My rating is :popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::popcorn: (4/5).

I don't know if you posted the popcorn like that just because you like doing it like that or if you just don't know about how to do the 4 style popcorns. Just in case you don't know how to do the one I did, here is how: [ rating ] 4 [ /rating] but get rid of all the spaces there.

[John Dumbear]

I don't know if you posted the popcorn like that just because you like doing it like that or if you just don't know about how to do the rating_4 style popcorns. Just in case you don't know how to do the one I did, here is how: [ rating ] 4 [ /rating] but get rid of all the spaces there.


Being new here this is good to know, thanks.

[Allaby]

I don't know if you posted the popcorn like that just because you like doing it like that or if you just don't know about how to do the 4 style popcorns. Just in case you don't know how to do the one I did, here is how: [ rating ] 4 [ /rating] but get rid of all the spaces there.

Thanks, I wasn't sure how to do the popcorn rating.

[cricket]

I'll post this now, so I don't forget to later. I watched the movie my new friend cricket recommended for me, Les Misérables (1935). Directed by Richard Boleslawski, the film is an adaption of Victor Hugo's novel and stars Fredric March, Charles Laughton, Cedric Hardwicke and Rochelle Hudson. This is a well made film with lovely cinematography and very good performances, especially from March and Laughton. My rating is 4

Glad you enjoyed it, looking forward to your pick for me!

[jiraffejustin]

My name on letterboxd is Jiraffe Justin (https://letterboxd.com/jiraffejustin/). For whoever picks next for me, if you want a little more info on me.

[John Dumbear]

My name on letterboxd is Jiraffe Justin (https://letterboxd.com/jiraffejustin/). For whoever picks next for me, if you want a little more info on me.


Likewise... https://letterboxd.com/dumbear/

[Allaby]

My name on letterboxd is Jiraffe Justin (https://letterboxd.com/jiraffejustin/). For whoever picks next for me, if you want a little more info on me.

Mine is https://letterboxd.com/SteveAllaby/

[Citizen Rules]

My three picks for JayDee
28 Days Later... (2002) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0289043/)
National Treasure (2004) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368891/)
The Poseidon Adventure (1972) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368891/)

[JayDee]

Ok after having quick skim over his profile page I'm offering Citizen Rules the following options

Local Hero (1983) - One from my shores (Scotland). A gentle, whimsical, magical little comedy-drama. It also features an actor from one of your favourite films, Burt Lancaster

Lars and the Real Girl (2007) - You love Frank Capra and I feel there's something almost Capra-esque about this film in its vaguely magical/fantasy vibe, its version of small town America and sense of community

Roadgames (1981) - You love Hitchcock and this Australian thriller is very much inspired by him. Its sort of like 'Rear Window on the road'

[JayDee]

My three picks for JayDee
28 Days Later... (2002) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0289043/)
National Treasure (2004) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368891/)
The Poseidon Adventure (1972) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368891/)


Seen National Treasure a few times. Watched Poseidion Adventure not that long ago actually. Which leaves 28 Days Later. I'm really not a horror fan. Is it scary? :eek: lol

[Citizen Rules]

Seen National Treasure a few times. Watched Poseidion Adventure not that long ago actually. Which leaves 28 Days Later. I'm really not a horror fan. Is it scary? :eek: lolI'm not a horror fan either so I can relate. It's not really scary but you know kinda. Let me look for three more films and I'll post them in a bit.

[JayDee]

No I'm game to give 28 Days Later a shot. I'll just make sure to do it in the afternoon when it's daylight and I'll have my little dog there for emotional support :D

[Citizen Rules]

Ok after having quick skim over his profile page I'm offering @Citizen Rules (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=84637) the following options

Lars and the Real Girl (2007) Great film, loved it, but I seen it:p

Roadgames (1981) Ugh I hate predator stalking type movies.

Local Hero (1983) - One from my shores (Scotland). A gentle, whimsical, magical little comedy-drama. It also features an actor from one of your favourite films, Burt Lancaster

Local Hero sounds perfect:) I'm excited to watch it.

[Citizen Rules]

No I'm game to give 28 Days Later a shot. I'll just make sure to do it in the afternoon when it's daylight and I'll have my little dog there for emotional support :DCool enough, I'm the last person to like a graphic horror film and I liked it, so you should be OK, I hope!🙂

[JayDee]

Local Hero sounds perfect:) I'm excited to watch it.

Hope you enjoy it. And respect for loving Lars and the Real Girl :up:

[TheUsualSuspect]

Post your reviews whenever you watch the films. I will log the scores.

Cricket - 4

[TheUsualSuspect]

https://letterboxd.com/Layden87/

I try to keep track of everything I've seen. That's a decent place to look for me.

[pahaK]

here ya go, pahaK. I was shooting kinda blind here for ya, hopefully one of them catches your eye.

Millennium Actress 2001 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0291350/)
Sunset Boulevard 1950 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043014/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040897/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)


Also, I think I'm gonna give The Nightingale (2018) a shot. While I do know and have heard it is on the brutal side it does look pretty amazing visually.

I think I'll go with Sunset Boulevard. Noir has been a hit and miss for me, but if it's as bitter and cynical as the reviews seem to say, I might like it.

[pahaK]

I watched Sunset Blvd. this morning. I'll post a review soonish (still need to finish one for the current HoF before), but I actually liked it. Not great, but pretty good. Also, not exactly what I expected but more of that in the full review.

[Daniel M]

I'd be happy to jump in on this whenever possible :)

[cricket]

I just finished the movie that was picked for me, Sundays and Cybele. I'm getting tired so I'll post my thoughts and rating after work tomorrow.

[edarsenal]

I watched Sunset Blvd. this morning. I'll post a review soonish (still need to finish one for the current HoF before), but I actually liked it. Not great, but pretty good. Also, not exactly what I expected but more of that in the full review.
I knew it was gonna be a hit or miss and had hoped it would be closer to the hit side of things with a little more to offer for ya. And "pretty good" works for me.

Gonna try to check out yours either tomorrow or Thursday night. It's actually on Hulu so I have it line up, ready to go.

[jiraffejustin]

I watched Dancer in the Dark. Man. I'm somewhere between 4.5 and 5. For the life of me, I could not figure out why Selma wouldn't speak up to save herself, and I was chalking it up as maybe I was just missing the point. But as we got further into The Passion of Bjork, I realized that just like with Jesus and just like with Joan of Arc, this had to happen. I might be underrating this, but if we are going with half-points, I'll go with 4.5, but if we are going whole numbers only, I'll go 5.

Bjork is the best crier in the history of cinema.

[Stirchley]

I watched Sunset Blvd. this morning. I'll post a review soonish (still need to finish one for the current HoF before), but I actually liked it. Not great, but pretty good. Also, not exactly what I expected but more of that in the full review.

Personally, I consider Sunset Boulevard to be a great movie, but that’s just me.

[pahaK]

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

Billy Wilder made an interesting mix of film noir, gothic horror, and drama. Its narrator is straight from Chandler's pages, but he's not telling us about criminals but weird inhabitants of an old mansion who'd be at home in some Hammer film. Those two are glued together with some love and jealousy. It's an odd mix, but it works surprisingly well.

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I'm not generally a fan of narrators or stories that start from the end. In here, both work to a degree. Still, I don't fully agree with the inclusion of the opening scene. It trades some of the suspense (especially in the first half when we're still led to believe that Gillis is the bad guy of the story) for an early entrance of the ironic narrator. I think I could have lived without either.

Despite these taste mismatches, I found Sunset Boulevard well written and entertaining. It wasn't nearly as cynical as IMDb led me to believe, though. The acting was pretty great too (I'd kinda want to say that Swanson was overacting, but then again, she was supposed to be a silent film actress caught in her role). A very positive start for these games.

3.5

[Citizen Rules]

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

I'm not generally a fan of narrators or stories that start from the end. In here, both work to a degree. Still, I don't fully agree with the inclusion of the opening scene. It trades some of the suspense (especially in the first half when we're still led to believe that Gillis is the bad guy of the story) for an early entrance of the ironic narrator. I think I could have lived without either.
rating_3_5 Glad to hear you liked it. On the first watch I thought Sunset Blvd was silly, then on a second watch I thought it was all kinds of great. As far as the opening reveal goes, it's in league with classic film noir as the Hays Code was in effect at that time so any bad guy needed to pay for his crimes by either dying or going to jail. Of course Gillis isn't really the bad guy, but another aspect of noir is 'circumstance' where an average guy finds himself stuck in a circumstance that leds to his doom. That came out of soldier's fatalism in WWII, where they excepted that: if your time was up then you're doomed. Without WWII they'd be no noir. Who knew war was good for something!:p

[TheUsualSuspect]

I watched Dancer in the Dark. Man. I'm somewhere between 4.5 and 5. For the life of me, I could not figure out why Selma wouldn't speak up to save herself, and I was chalking it up as maybe I was just missing the point. But as we got further into The Passion of Bjork, I realized that just like with Jesus and just like with Joan of Arc, this had to happen. I might be underrating this, but if we are going with half-points, I'll go with 4.5, but if we are going whole numbers only, I'll go 5.

Bjork is the best crier in the history of cinema.


You can do halves.

[cricket]

Sundays and Cybele (1962)
Chosen by Allaby

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z0rTSxcrsco/WaZJlygCZlI/AAAAAAAAIOc/J8GeyK5-_Z8NYP-GAEtdtDssl-fQVPwNQCLcBGAs/s1600/Sundays%2Band%2BCybele%2B13.jpg

I'd be curious to know why Allaby picked this for me since we just met and I have a fake just for fun top 10. I was excited to watch it as I didn't recall hearing of it before, and it has some acclaim, such as winning the Oscar for best foreign film.

I don't remember seeing a movie like this before. In short, a war veteran with PTSD and a 12 year old girl have a relationship. It's not what you would think though, although that's a strong idea in the film. It's sad and even sweet, and it becomes more and more emotional all the way up to the final shot.

This is a movie that one could watch and just follow the narrative, or it could be discussed and dissected. I generally prefer the first option but it's nice to have both options. This was a brilliant movie that surprised the hell out of me. A possible future HoF nomination that I feel like I may be underrating.

4.5

[John Dumbear]

I watched Dancer in the Dark. Man. I'm somewhere between rating_4_5 and rating_5. For the life of me, I could not figure out why Selma wouldn't speak up to save herself, and I was chalking it up as maybe I was just missing the point. But as we got further into The Passion of Bjork, I realized that just like with Jesus and just like with Joan of Arc, this had to happen. I might be underrating this, but if we are going with half-points, I'll go with rating_4_5, but if we are going whole numbers only, I'll go rating_5.

Bjork is the best crier in the history of cinema.


Glad you liked it. Never was really a fan of the "musical" Bjork, but she really was stellar in her role here. Von Trier really needs more love.

[Citizen Rules]

Dancer in the Dark might be something I'd like. How about it Cricket?

[cricket]

Dancer in the Dark might be something I'd like. How about it Cricket?

Probably, but not much else from that director. I figured you've seen it because I believe it was nominated for a Hall of Fame before.

[Allaby]

Sundays and Cybele (1962)
Chosen by Allaby

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z0rTSxcrsco/WaZJlygCZlI/AAAAAAAAIOc/J8GeyK5-_Z8NYP-GAEtdtDssl-fQVPwNQCLcBGAs/s1600/Sundays%2Band%2BCybele%2B13.jpg

I'd be curious to know why Allaby picked this for me since we just met and I have a fake just for fun top 10. I was excited to watch it as I didn't recall hearing of it before, and it has some acclaim, such as winning the Oscar for best foreign film.

I don't remember seeing a movie like this before. In short, a war veteran with PTSD and a 12 year old girl have a relationship. It's not what you would think though, although that's a strong idea in the film. It's sad and even sweet, and it becomes more and more emotional all the way up to the final shot.

This is a movie that one could watch and just follow the narrative, or it could be discussed and dissected. I generally prefer the first option but it's nice to have both options. This was a brilliant movie that surprised the hell out of me. A possible future HoF nomination that I feel like I may be underrating.

4.5

Glad you liked it! I picked it for you because it’s one of my all time favourites and a lot of people haven’t seen it.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Claireofthemoon just checking to see if you're still interested?

[edarsenal]

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

Billy Wilder made an interesting mix of film noir, gothic horror, and drama. Its narrator is straight from Chandler's pages, but he's not telling us about criminals but weird inhabitants of an old mansion who'd be at home in some Hammer film. Those two are glued together with some love and jealousy. It's an odd mix, but it works surprisingly well.

https://i1.wp.com/media4.giphy.com/media/ZG6EAxZiNPTd6/giphy.gif

I'm not generally a fan of narrators or stories that start from the end. In here, both work to a degree. Still, I don't fully agree with the inclusion of the opening scene. It trades some of the suspense (especially in the first half when we're still led to believe that Gillis is the bad guy of the story) for an early entrance of the ironic narrator. I think I could have lived without either.

Despite these taste mismatches, I found Sunset Boulevard well written and entertaining. It wasn't nearly as cynical as IMDb led me to believe, though. The acting was pretty great too (I'd kinda want to say that Swanson was overacting, but then again, she was supposed to be a silent film actress caught in her role). A very positive start for these games.

3.5
That you were entertained works for me.

[edarsenal]

https://justinian.com.au/storage/photos-general/Nightingale_660.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1569309806332


The Nightingale (2018)

Knowing full well that, at its core, this is an extremely brutal film to watch and, even steeling myself, it still was an emotionally harrowing ordeal to get through.
In fact, this has been THE hardest of pahaK nominated films that I've experienced to date.

BUT, it is also thoroughly worth it. As a pahaK film usually is. Due to the prose and beauty to be discovered beneath the off-putting subject matter.

In this instance, it is the raw violence that remains a permanent, horrifying entity all it's own; there remains, though ofttimes dwindling, an exquisite light whose fragility is also it's conviction. Propelling our central characters forward. Even when they are unable to do so of their own accord.

A heart wrenching tale of senseless violence and the struggle for retribution that delves far, far deeper into who and what we are, in the most visceral sense. While giving a microscopic peek at what we could be. And should be.

Nowhere near the kind of film I enjoy, but one I truly applaud. 4

[pahaK]

https://justinian.com.au/storage/photos-general/Nightingale_660.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1569309806332


The Nightingale (2018)

Knowing full well that, at its core, this is an extremely brutal film to watch and, even steeling myself, it still was an emotionally harrowing ordeal to get through.
In fact, this has been THE hardest of pahaK nominated films that I've experienced to date.

BUT, it is also thoroughly worth it. As a pahaK film usually is. Due to the prose and beauty to be discovered beneath the off-putting subject matter.

In this instance, it is the raw violence that remains a permanent, horrifying entity all it's own; there remains, though ofttimes dwindling, an exquisite light whose fragility is also it's conviction. Propelling our central characters forward. Even when they are unable to do so of their own accord.

A heart wrenching tale of senseless violence and the struggle for retribution that delves far, far deeper into who and what we are, in the most visceral sense. While giving a microscopic peek at what we could be. And should be.

Nowhere near the kind of film I enjoy, but one I truly applaud. 4

Very glad you liked it. I did check your last few HoF votes before deciding my picks and got the gist that I can go with somewhat brutal films for you. Seems that I wasn't wrong :D

[TheUsualSuspect]

It's the type of film you watch once.

[edarsenal]

Very glad you liked it. I did check your last few HoF votes before deciding my picks and got the gist that I can go with somewhat brutal films for you. Seems that I wasn't wrong :D
Which is something I continually owe to cricket and the films he had nominated in past General HoFs to where, after a number of them I was able to turn that lurid corner and began to see beyond the more brutal subject matter, into the artistry.
https://i.gifer.com/YYMA.gif

Though, of course, like TUS states:
It's the type of film you watch once.

[John Dumbear]

https://www.quizzcreator.com/img/QUIZ/quiz/5cbd7ffa19e078.42607035.449.178.jpg

Shoplifters

Recommended by jiraffejustin


Watched this last night and just finished a second viewing. Subtitled films, I have to revisit once or twice to get (and not get) the message. The message I get is that dad is one damn fine shoplifter.


I liked it, a lot. A film that intrigued me from the start then built on it gradually. Knowing zero about the living conditions of the poor in Japan, I found it kind of reminiscent of an American film, The Florida Project. Different subject matter, but watch both and you can see the parallels.


rating_4

[Citizen Rules]

Shoplifters is another one that sounds good to me. You guys are picking well!

[JayDee]

If any of the people who expressed an interest late want to take my spot feel free

[Citizen Rules]

If any of the people who expressed an interest late want to take my spot feel freeOh, I was just going to watch your film tonight, but I guess I should hold off? It's cool if you've changed your mind:)

[TheUsualSuspect]

My partner has yet to recommend me a movie. Daniel M do you want to take that spot? If so, I repeat the three films.

Blue Ruin
Perfect Blue
Calvary

[TheUsualSuspect]

The next round is Monday the 25th. JayDee, are you dropping out?

[Citizen Rules]

The next round is Monday the 25th. @JayDee (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=66044), are you dropping out?I'd like to do this but it sounds like JayDee is out. Suspect can you match me up with someone else? I looked at the 1st post for a list of match ups and movies chose but didn't see it.

[TheUsualSuspect]

I'd like to do this but it sounds like JayDee is out. Suspect can you match me up with someone else? I looked at the 1st post for a list of match ups and movies chose but didn't see it.


Me and you. My partner hasn't responded and Daniel can get in another match.


I'll change my nominations:


Sing Street
Your Name
The Shop Around the Corner

[Citizen Rules]

Me and you. My partner hasn't responded and Daniel can get in another match.


I'll change my nominations:


Sing Street
Your Name
The Shop Around the CornerI've seen The Shop Around the Corner. Great movie.

Your Name, looks really cool! So I'll go with that.

I will post your choices tonight when I get home. Is there anything you hate or won't watch?

[edarsenal]

I've seen The Shop Around the Corner. Great movie.

Your Name, looks really cool! So I'll go with that.

I will post your choices tonight when I get home. Is there anything you hate or won't watch?

good film. Intriguing story

[TheUsualSuspect]

I've seen The Shop Around the Corner. Great movie.

Your Name, looks really cool! So I'll go with that.

I will post your choices tonight when I get home. Is there anything you hate or won't watch?


I'm down for anything really.

[cricket]

I think I watched Sing Street on your rec TUS, very good flick.

[TheUsualSuspect]

I think I watched Sing Street on your rec TUS, very good flick.

Glad you liked it. It was my number one the year it was released and have seen it I think three times now.

[Citizen Rules]

I'm down for anything really.
My choices for you:

I Love You to Death (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099819/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_57) Filmed in the city I grew up in, with some cool local landmarks like Bob's Java Jive.

The Commitments (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101605/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) about a local music group in Ireland.

The Getaway (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068638/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_62) a fun action flick

[Takoma11]

My partner has yet to recommend me a movie. Daniel M do you want to take that spot? If so, I repeat the three films.

Blue Ruin
Perfect Blue
Calvary

I know I'm not in this game/challenge, but this is a great little list of recommendations. I consider two of them great and one of them really good.

[John Dumbear]

I Love You to Death (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099819/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_57) Filmed in the city I grew up in, with some cool local landmarks like Bob's Java Jive.




I remember seeing this back in the day. Got some good giggles out of it, if memory serves me.

[TheUsualSuspect]

My choices for you:

I Love You to Death (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099819/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_57) Filmed in the city I grew up in, with some cool local landmarks like Bob's Java Jive.

The Commitments (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101605/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) about a local music group in Ireland.

The Getaway (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068638/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_62) a fun action flick

I Love You to Death it is!!!

[Citizen Rules]

I Love You to Death it is!!!Cool...

Oh, I decided to watch Sing Street instead. I hope to do that tonight.

[edarsenal]

I Love You to Death it is!!!

An excellent lil Dark Comedy -- hope you enjoy it!

[Citizen Rules]

https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=72188
Sing Street (2016)

Score a hit for @TheUsualSuspect (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=9280) I liked Sing Street quite a bit. I will say it didn't blow me away, but...it did impress me with what it didn't do.

I kept expecting some big, dark twist, say like the girl turns out to be a prostitute or ends up dead. Instead the film stayed focused and didn't try to sell a bill of goods that it wasn't initially offering. Gosh I like that last sentence, maybe I'll reuse it sometime. Sing Street is an all around fun teen movie, like they use to make back in the 80s.

So how do I rate this? If I was reviewing this I'd give it a rating_3_5+ which to me is a 3.75, but I don't know if we're doing quarter points.

So I'll just say it's a rating_4

[TheUsualSuspect]

I'd say it's best to keep it between halves. So either a 3.5 or a 4.


I'll put you down for a 4 unless you want me to bump it down.

[Citizen Rules]

4 is what I want to rate it. Good choice, your other choices looked good too.

[TheUsualSuspect]

4 is what I want to rate it. Good choice, your other choices looked good too.

Feel free to watch on your own time. :p

[Citizen Rules]

Feel free to watch on your own time. :p🙂

[TheUsualSuspect]

I Love You To Death

https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/jsj4yuzSkbmkaH5Y3ygL1C4DXuy.jpg

4

Nominated by Citizen Rules

I found this film to be hilarious. The over the top nature of the third act brought an odd smile to my face due to the absurdity of their situation. Kevin Kline's accent had me smiling from the opening confession and I really think this film was well cast as everyone does a spectacular job of being uniquely comical. I want to give a special shout out to William Hurt and Keanu Reeves as Coen-esque criminals who can't get the job done.

As I was watching I couldn't help but feel that this movie could be a movie that I'd revisit multiple times. It had that feel from the get-go and despite my lukewarm reactions towards the final sequence, this was a joy to watch from beginning to end. It's a well-written script too.

I probably would never have watched this unless I accidentally stumbled upon it on TV. So great nomination.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Round 2


pahaK
John Dumbear
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Citizen Rules
jiraffejustin
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Allaby
edarsenal
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cricket
TheUsualSuspect
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Current Standings:


John Dumbear - 4.5
Allaby - 4.5
jiraffejustin - 4
Citizen Rules - 4
Cricket - 4
Suspect - 4
pahaK - 4
edarsenal - 3.5

[jiraffejustin]

Are we allowed to recommend the same movie to a different person?

[jiraffejustin]

Citizen Rules

I don't know if we are supposed to keep recommending the same films over and over, but I saw you mention that Shoplifters looks good, soooo.....

Choice one: Choice three: Shoplifters (2018) by Hirokazu Koreeda because you said it looked good

Choice two: War and Peace (1965) by Sergey Bondarchuk because I think it's a fantastic piece of filmmaking, maybe the single greatest achievement in the history of film. The major downside is that it is very long, so I don't expect it to be your choice for a game like this. But if you can ever dedicate the time to see it, I strongly recommend it. I think there is a shorter version, you can watch that if you want, but the super long version is the best.

Choice three: Alexander Nevsky (1938) by Sergei Eisenstein because it's a cool, rousing film that's important to film history. Pretty sure it's widely available online and on Youtube with subs.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Ideally you'd recommend different movies to different people but if you think they'd like the same one, by all means.

[cricket]

Ok Suspect

Rabid Dogs (1974)
Killer Joe
The Elephant Man

[TheUsualSuspect]

Ok Suspect

Rabid Dogs (1974)
Killer Joe
The Elephant Man

Guess I'll do The Elephant Man to knock two birds with one stone. (Personal Rec HoF)

[cricket]

Guess I'll do The Elephant Man to knock two birds with one stone. (Personal Rec HoF)

Have you seen the others? Just wondering

[TheUsualSuspect]

cricket

The Nightingale
Good Times
Prisoners

[cricket]

cricket

The Nightingale
Good Times
Prisoners

Seen all, all great choices

[pahaK]

John Dumbear

These are sort of blind picks (you're newish in here, and most of the films in your Letterboxd aren't rated). I did skim your post history a bit, though, so hopefully, you'll find something interesting.

Let the Right One In (2008) - you said you're not a horror fan, but this is more like a drama with some supernatural/horror elements. Sort of based on your post about your favorite child actor performances as well. If you choose this, I strongly recommend Swedish audio + subtitles - I've accidentally started it once with English dubbing, and it was horrible.

The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976) - another one with strong child performance. It's odd how this one's so often dismissed when speaking about Jodie Foster as it's my favorite of hers. Definitely not horror even though it's weirdly labeled as such at times.

Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) - Peter Weir's dreamlike mystery film. All about the atmosphere.

[Allaby]

edarsenal

My recommendations for you are:
1. My Dinner with Andre (1981) Directed by Louis Malle, the film stars Andre Gregory and Wallace Shawn as two old friends who meet for dinner and have a riveting conversation about their lives and experiences.
2. Breaker Morant (1980) Directed by Bruce Beresford, this drama is about three Australian lieutenants who are court martialed for executing prisoners.
3. Elmer Gantry (1960) Directed by Richard Brooks, this Oscar winning film stars Burt Lancaster and Jean Simmons and is about a fast talking salesman who joins up with an evangelist.

All 3 are on my list of personal favourites and are 10/10s.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Seen all, all great choices


Versus (2000)
Memories of a Murder
The Guilty
I Saw the Devil

[TheUsualSuspect]

Have you seen the others? Just wondering


Seen Killer Joe, liked it.

[Citizen Rules]

Choice one: Choice three: Shoplifters (2018) by Hirokazu Koreeda because you said it looked good

Choice two: War and Peace (1965) by Sergey Bondarchuk because I think it's a fantastic piece of filmmaking, maybe the single greatest achievement in the history of film. The major downside is that it is very long, so I don't expect it to be your choice for a game like this. But if you can ever dedicate the time to see it, I strongly recommend it. I think there is a shorter version, you can watch that if you want, but the super long version is the best.

Choice three: Alexander Nevsky (1938) by Sergei Eisenstein because it's a cool, rousing film that's important to film history. Pretty sure it's widely available online and on Youtube with subs. Those selections are well chosen and worthy of any cinephile. I'm not quite up to cinephile level yet, I'm more like a cinephile-jr.

I almost went with War and Peace. But I just don't think I can watch it all in one week with work and all, but cool choice. So as much as I'm intrigued by the two Russian selections I'll go with the populist choice Shoplifters.

[cricket]

Versus (2000)
Memories of a Murder
The Guilty
I Saw the Devil

I love I Saw the Devil and also thought highly of Memories of Murder. I already have The Guilty on my watchlist (maybe because of you?) so I'll watch that one.

[Citizen Rules]

@jiraffejustin (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2170543#post2170543)

Here's my choices for you, I hope there's something of interest. I know you have diverse movie taste, so I tried not to go with my usual Doris Day films🙂

Black Orpheus (1959) A vivid re-telling of the ancient Greek mythological love story set in Brazil during Carnival. A very personal film from an under known director Marcel Camus.

Broken Blossoms (1919) D.W. Griffith's self redemption film after his notorious Birth of a Nation. In Broken Blossoms he embraces interracial tolerance and even offers a positive view of Buddhism and the Chinese culture. Told in fable form. I found the emotions stirring.

Night Moves (2013) From Kelly Reichardt, an indie film done in Reichardt's slow introspective style. There's a thin line between luck and self ruin. Take one wrong step that seems justified at the time and a chain events can unravel one's life.

[jiraffejustin]

@jiraffejustin (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2170543#post2170543)

Here's my choices for you, I hope there's something of interest. I know you have diverse movie taste, so I tried not to go with my usual Doris Day films🙂

Black Orpheus (1959) A vivid re-telling of the ancient Greek mythological love story set in Brazil during Carnival. A very personal film from an under known director Marcel Camus.

Broken Blossoms (1919) D.W. Griffith's self redemption film after his notorious Birth of a Nation. In Broken Blossoms he embraces interracial tolerance and even offers a positive view of Buddhism and the Chinese culture. Told in fable form. I found the emotions stirring.

Night Moves (2013) From Kelly Reichardt, an indie film done in Reichardt's slow introspective style. There's a thin line between luck and self ruin. Take one wrong step that seems justified at the time and a chain events can unravel one's life.


I'm a big fan of Reichardt's Meek's Cutoff and someday I know I will finally see one of D.W. Griffith's features, but I'm gonna go with Black Orpheus.

[Citizen Rules]

I'm a big fan of Reichardt's Meek's Cutoff and someday I know I will finally see one of D.W. Griffith's features, but I'm gonna go with Black Orpheus.I love Meek's Cutoff too, Zotis is it's biggest fan. We're in a western HoF together and Meek's Cutoff was my nom...It got mixed reviews and didn't fair well, but at least me and Zotis liked it.

[Wyldesyde19]

I love Meek's Cutoff too, Zotis is it's biggest fan. We're in a western HoF together and Meek's Cutoff was my nom...It got mixed reviews and didn't fair well, but at least me and Zotis liked it.

I remember that. I liked it well enough, didn’t love it though. I feel like it’s a film that I need to see again to get the full effect.

[Stirchley]

I remember that. I liked it well enough, didn’t love it though. I feel like it’s a film that I need to see again to get the full effect.

I needed this too. Liked it the first time & liked it better the second time. Big fan of this director. My fave movie from her so far is Certain Women, which I love.

[Citizen Rules]

I remember that. I liked it well enough, didn’t love it though. I feel like it’s a film that I need to see again to get the full effect.The one thing that will kill Meek's Cutoff for some is poor sound quality. At least for me much of the dialogue was undiscernible, so subs was necessary for me to catch much of the dialogue's nuances. Either subs or a better TV sound system:p

[Stirchley]

The one thing that will kill Meek's Cutoff for some is poor sound quality. At least for me much of the dialogue was undiscernible, so subs was necessary for me to catch much of the dialogue's nuances. Either subs or a better TV sound system:p

I won’t watch anything without subtitles. Everyone mumbles!

[Citizen Rules]

I won’t watch anything without subtitles. Everyone mumbles!That's true. At least in newer movies it seems to be true. Now older stuff...I'm talking mid 20th century, they knew how to pronunciate and project.

Though I do wonder if a better sound system would 'up' the audio track in new movies.

[Stirchley]

Though I do wonder if a better sound system would 'up' the audio track in new movies.

My hearing is acute. (I can hear a feather hit the floor.) I can hear the dialog, but have no clue what they’re saying unless I read it too.

[John Dumbear]

@John Dumbear (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=109440)

These are sort of blind picks (you're newish in here, and most of the films in your Letterboxd aren't rated). I did skim your post history a bit, though, so hopefully, you'll find something interesting.

Let the Right One In (2008) - you said you're not a horror fan, but this is more like a drama with some supernatural/horror elements. Sort of based on your post about your favorite child actor performances as well. If you choose this, I strongly recommend Swedish audio + subtitles - I've accidentally started it once with English dubbing, and it was horrible.

The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976) - another one with strong child performance. It's odd how this one's so often dismissed when speaking about Jodie Foster as it's my favorite of hers. Definitely not horror even though it's weirdly labeled as such at times.

Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) - Peter Weir's dreamlike mystery film. All about the atmosphere.


Seen "Picnic at Hanging Rock", enjoyed it but it has been years. That leaves a horror film...hmmm. "The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane" , I have to pay for. I'm notoriously cheap and will go with "Let the Right One In" that is airing on XUMO for free.Give me a day or two please.


Looking at your profile and selecting ones you may enjoy.



"The Other" ('72 - Mulligan) - one of my favorite of the horror genre. It scarred me as a young teen.


"The Opposite of Sex" ('97 - Roos) - I love dark comedy and this is one of my faves. Basically, the writing.


"2 Days in the Valley" ('96 - Herzfeld) - Another I like that many said was a K-Mart version of "Pulp Fiction" or "True Romance". I disagree.

[pahaK]

"The Other" ('72 - Mulligan) - one of my favorite of the horror genre. It scarred me as a young teen.


"The Opposite of Sex" ('97 - Roos) - I love dark comedy and this is one of my faves. Basically, the writing.

These two look more interesting. I'll need to check if I can find either of them (in other words, if anyone has links for proper copies, my inbox is ready) before deciding.

[edarsenal]

edarsenal

My recommendations for you are:
1. My Dinner with Andre (1981) Directed by Louis Malle, the film stars Andre Gregory and Wallace Shawn as two old friends who meet for dinner and have a riveting conversation about their lives and experiences.
2. Breaker Morant (1980) Directed by Bruce Beresford, this drama is about three Australian lieutenants who are court martialed for executing prisoners.
3. Elmer Gantry (1960) Directed by Richard Brooks, this Oscar winning film stars Burt Lancaster and Jean Simmons and is about a fast talking salesman who joins up with an evangelist.

All 3 are on my list of personal favourites and are 10/10s.
I've seen Elmer Gantry and enjoyed it. Dinner with Andre looks appealing but I think I'm going to go with Breaker Morant. I remember hearing about this when it came out so my gut says go with it.

Here's 3 to choose from
The Scarlet Empress (1934) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0025746/)
Klaus (2019) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4729430/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3)
Lockout (2012) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1592525/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_41)

Went with a wide spectrum that way you can go with your mood.

[John Dumbear]

These two look more interesting. I'll need to check if I can find either of them (in other words, if anyone has links for proper copies, my inbox is ready) before deciding.


The Opposite of Sex is currently on Amazon Prime and The Other is on FXM. If that helps.

[Allaby]

I've seen Elmer Gantry and enjoyed it. Dinner with Andre looks appealing but I think I'm going to go with Breaker Morant. I remember hearing about this when it came out so my gut says go with it.

Here's 3 to choose from
The Scarlet Empress (1934) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0025746/)
Klaus (2019) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4729430/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3)
Lockout (2012) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1592525/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_41)

Went with a wide spectrum that way you can go with your mood.

The Scarlet Empress sounds familiar, but I'm not certain if I have seen it or not. I've seen Klaus and was a little underwhelmed by it. I have Lockout on blu-ray as part of a box set, but have never seen it, so I'm going to go with that one.

[edarsenal]

The Scarlet Empress sounds familiar, but I'm not certain if I have seen it or not. I've seen Klaus and was a little underwhelmed by it. I have Lockout on blu-ray as part of a box set, but have never seen it, so I'm going to go with that one.
It's a fun lil action sci-fi and Guy Pearce plays the sarcastic Anti-Hero seamlessly.
Hope you enjoy it

[John Dumbear]

looks appealing but I think I'm going to go with Breaker Morant.


https://media.tenor.com/images/900986924586f4946d13071603fbceae/tenor.gif




Love this film!

[cricket]

The Guilty (2018)
Chosen by TheUsualSuspect

https://www.simbasible.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2-23.jpg

I already had this on my watchlist so I was glad when it was chosen for me.

This reminded me a lot of Locke with Tom Hardy. An under 90 minute thriller that's basically 1 man in 1 place in real time talking over the phone. A thriller this minimal probably doesn't have the highest ceiling for me, but I liked this a lot more than Locke.

A cop is on 911 phone type duty and he's answering calls. There's some stress in his life, which while not integral to the plot, adds a little stress to the viewer. He answers a couple of calls, and I noticed that he was a little judgmental. I didn't think much of it at the time, but it ends up meaning something later. Anyway he picks up a call from a woman who's been kidnapped and the main story grows from that. It's a tight and gripping movie from start to finish, and it had a pretty decent twist that I was not expecting. I think it's a movie most people would enjoy.

3.5

[JayDee]

Oh, I was just going to watch your film tonight, but I guess I should hold off? It's cool if you've changed your mind:)

Yeah sorry MH had a real crash and didn't feel up to watching films/taking part - particularly not a horror film

[Citizen Rules]

Yeah sorry MH had a real crash and didn't feel up to watching films/taking part - particularly not a horror filmNo worries:)

[JayDee]

No worries:)

I'd certainly still recommend Local Hero to you someday. Can imagine it being a film you'd really like.

Hope you found a good replacement choice of film

[gbgoodies]

I Love You To Death

https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/jsj4yuzSkbmkaH5Y3ygL1C4DXuy.jpg

4

Nominated by Citizen Rules

I found this film to be hilarious. The over the top nature of the third act brought an odd smile to my face due to the absurdity of their situation. Kevin Kline's accent had me smiling from the opening confession and I really think this film was well cast as everyone does a spectacular job of being uniquely comical. I want to give a special shout out to William Hurt and Keanu Reeves as Coen-esque criminals who can't get the job done.

As I was watching I couldn't help but feel that this movie could be a movie that I'd revisit multiple times. It had that feel from the get-go and despite my lukewarm reactions towards the final sequence, this was a joy to watch from beginning to end. It's a well-written script too.

I probably would never have watched this unless I accidentally stumbled upon it on TV. So great nomination.


It's hard to believe that this movie was even loosely based on a true story.

[Allaby]

My new friend edarsenal suggested Lockout (2012). I thought this was a reasonably fun action movie. It was fast paced and Guy Pearce did an effective job in the lead role. Nothing mind blowing, but it worked well enough for what it was. My rating is 3.5.

[Citizen Rules]

I'd certainly still recommend Local Hero to you someday. Can imagine it being a film you'd really like.

Hope you found a good replacement choice of film I have Local Hero, so I'll probably watch it sometime.

It's hard to believe that this movie was even loosely based on a true story.I know, crazy that something like the movie actually ever happened...But you know what's even harder to believe? Suspect watched I Love You to Death and never mentioned Phoebe Cates!

[edarsenal]

I know, crazy that something like the movie actually ever happened...But you know what's even harder to believe? Suspect watched I Love You to Death and never mentioned Phoebe Cates!
Now THAT'S weird

[edarsenal]

My new friend edarsenal suggested Lockout (2012). I thought this was a reasonably fun action movie. It was fast paced and Guy Pearce did an effective job in the lead role. Nothing mind blowing, but it worked well enough for what it was. My rating is 3.5.

Glad to hear you enjoyed it. I'll be watching Breaker in the next day or two

[edarsenal]

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Love this film!
Thanks!
Watched the trailer when I was deciding, so I'm pretty geeked to check it out.

BTW, this Movie Roulette is a pretty cool idea. Quite enjoying this

[pahaK]

The Opposite of Sex is currently on Amazon Prime and The Other is on FXM. If that helps.

I found a copy of The Opposite of Sex and watched it. I'll write my thoughts about it later, but just wanted to let people know my choice.

[pahaK]

The Opposite of Sex (1997)

I don't generally watch that many comedies, and I guess I'd have chosen The Other if I could have found it. Then again, I found the plot of The Opposite of Sex funny when I looked it up on IMDb, I like Christina Ricci, and this was sort of sold to me as a black comedy.

https://decider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/the-opposite-of-sex-1.gif

The film starts quite strong. It probably relies too much on the narration (I don't really need Dedee-the-narrator to tell me how much of a bitch Dedee-the-character is), but there are some funny moments there anyway. Like so often with these "raucous" comedies, The Opposite of Sex runs out of steam after the start. It becomes like an hour-long apology for the fun it was the first 30 minutes.

It's pretty hard to rate this, but I'll go with the math: 3.5 (1st third), 2.5 (2nd third), and 1.5 (3rd third) equals 2.5. I just don't get why comedies almost always go soft and PC towards the end.

2.5

[John Dumbear]

The Opposite of Sex (1997)

I don't generally watch that many comedies, and I guess I'd have chosen The Other if I could have found it. Then again, I found the plot of The Opposite of Sex funny when I looked it up on IMDb, I like Christina Ricci, and this was sort of sold to me as a black comedy.

https://decider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/the-opposite-of-sex-1.gif

The film starts quite strong. It probably relies too much on the narration (I don't really need Dedee-the-narrator to tell me how much of a bitch Dedee-the-character is), but there are some funny moments there anyway. Like so often with these "raucous" comedies, The Opposite of Sex runs out of steam after the start. It becomes like an hour-long apology for the fun it was the first 30 minutes.

It's pretty hard to rate this, but I'll go with the math: 3.5 (1st third), 2.5 (2nd third), and 1.5 (3rd third) equals 2.5. I just don't get why comedies almost always go soft and PC towards the end.

rating_2_5


That's fair, its not for everyone but dark comedy is my favorite genre. Just found the writing stellar and I'm a huge Ricci fan.

[John Dumbear]

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Let The Right One In


Recommended by pahaK

Not really a horror fan but this one intrigued me from the get go. It took me a bit to catch up because of being one of sub-titles, that and being American. It was hit and miss for a bit whether I'd finish it or not. But it drew me in slowly, in the nature of, hell what's next?

Now this is the point to where my love of dark comedy kicks in. The film kept me honed in until the end, because I adore "twistiness". This film had that down, loved it.

Side note: I'm exhausted after viewing two foreign films back to back. Whoever gets me next, make it english, pleaase.

*where's me beer...*

rating_4

[Citizen Rules]

I'm exhausted after viewing two foreign films back to back. Whoever gets me next, make it english, pleaase.

^where's me beer..."
When we're picking movies for each other just remind me of what you want/don't want. I aim to please🙂 Beer is on it's way. I hope you like good beer!

[John Dumbear]

I aim to please🙂 Beer is on it's way. I hope you like good beer!




A sixer of this would be dandy!


https://cdn.nashvillescene.com/files/base/scomm/nvs/image/2015/02/960w/b041f_1423168343_snake_handler.jpg

[pahaK]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRyV_mG4cK7R1YW-tnkVtUykrqgNZ5TX9SDyw&usqp=CAU

Let The Right One in


Recommended by pahaK

Not really a horror fan but this one intrigued me from the get go. It took me a bit to catch up because of being one of sub-titles, that and being American. It was hit and miss for a bit whether I'd finish it or not. But it drew me in slower, in the nature of, hell, what's next?

Now this is the point to where my love of dark comedy kicks in. The film kept me honed in until the end, because I adore "twistiness". This film had that down, loved it.

Side note: I'm exhausted after viewing two foreign films back to back. Whoever gets me next, make it english, pleaase.

*where's me beer...*

rating_4

Very glad you liked it even though I didn't like yours that much. Let the Right One In is one of my absolute favorites, and I was really bummed that it didn't make the top-100 list here. It was perhaps a little risky choice considering that I knew you're not into horror, but then again I don't think it's that much more horror than something like The Pan's Labyrinth which you liked.

[Citizen Rules]

John Dumbear I never hand that brand but it sounds good!

[John Dumbear]

Very glad you liked it even though I didn't like yours that much. Let the Right One In is one of my absolute favorites, and I was really bummed that it didn't make the top-100 list here. It was perhaps a little risky choice considering that I knew you're not into horror, but then again I don't think it's that much more horror than something like The Pan's Labyrinth which you liked.


Too bad you couldn't find "The Other". Think you'd like it.




https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b7/Theother1972poster.jpg

[pahaK]

Too bad you couldn't find "The Other". Think you'd like it.




https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b7/Theother1972poster.jpg

Yeah, I did add that to my watchlist. Hopefully, a free copy pops up somewhere (I don't have Amazon Prime and I have an impression its film catalog is quite poor here in Finland).

[pahaK]

Citizen Rules to the rescue :D I don't know why I can't seem to find the links to films on those wacky sites, but fortunately, some people can (and share). In other words, I did manage to watch The Other, and if everyone is OK with it, I'd change my choice to that. I'm sure pretty much everyone here knows that I prefer horror over comedy.

The Other (1972)

First of all, the copy I watched was of great quality, but the audio in the film isn't the clearest, and without subs, I had difficulties in catching some of the dialogue. Nothing that really hurts the experience, but still perhaps missing some of the finer details.

Perhaps I've seen enough too many horror films, but the twist was obvious from the beginning. Because of that, the first hour or so drags a little at times. Maybe it was a more novel thing in 1972. The film builds (and builds) quite well towards the revelation, and unlike The Opposite of Sex, it doesn't dive in the end; pretty much the opposite, actually, as the bleak ending doesn't pull punches.

The Other is a surprisingly fitting match for me, considering that John Dumbear is new here and probably doesn't know my taste that well. It's not the best of its kind, but a solid film none the less. I don't know if I'd call it a coming of age film, but it belongs in the same general direction as some of my favorites (like The Reflecting Skin and Poison for the Fairies). It also weirdly reminds me of one of my B-film favorites, The Child (which people here generally hated when I nominated it in B-movie HoF).

3.5

[TheUsualSuspect]

pahaK just to confirm you are submitting your rating for The Other and not The Opposite of Sex.

[pahaK]

pahaK just to confirm you are submitting your rating for The Other and not The Opposite of Sex.

Yes. It would have been my first choice if I had found it by myself.

[jiraffejustin]

I watched Black Orpheus last night. I give it 4.5. I think if you know a little more about the story of Orpheus and Eurydice, you'll probably like it even more. I had just some cursory details about it, but the film still worked. Even not knowing all that much about it, you can easily tell you were watching something like a legend or a myth with some Greek inspiration. The setting worked wonders for the film, because it allowed every one to dress like they were in a stage play. The extended dance sequences worked really well, as the actors used their bodies and faces to convey their message well. It helped sell the idea that these two were gravitationally attracted to one another through forces beyond understanding, like predestination. I'd like to really dig into the legend of Orpheus and Eurydice and come back to this and see how much more I enjoy it and how much symbolism I pick up on that I missed the first time.

[Citizen Rules]

jiraffejustin

Black Orpheus (1959)
I liked this one! To me this was a film watching adventure, dripping in exotic locales before they became ruined by mega hotels. Gosh I want to visit Brazil now, but...in the year 1959 and at carnival like shown in this film.

Black Orpheus was a Palme d'Or winner at Cannes and also won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. I did appreciate the chance to see such a beautifully told and wonderfully filmed re-telling of the ancient Greek mythological love story. The movie works almost like a documentary as it doesn't rely deeply on character building or story telling. Instead it watches the people of the region as they get ready for the much anticipated yearly carnival celebration.

I read that the director ran out of money and literally lived on the beach as he tried to get enough cash to finish the film. And it does seem to be a very personal film, ala indie film. Black Orpheus is like a time capsule to another place, quite magically.

[Citizen Rules]

I'm glad to see you liked Black Orpheus JJ, I thought you might and it was my #1 choice for you. Though the other film picks are solid too. Have you seen anything else by the director?

[jiraffejustin]

I'm glad to see you liked Black Orpheus JJ, I thought you might and it was my #1 choice for you. Though the other film picks are solid too. Have you seen anything else by the director?

I have not.

I've had Black Orpheus on my watch list for a little while now, but not in a priority spot until you gave it to me.

[Citizen Rules]

I have not.

I've had Black Orpheus on my watch list for a little while now, but not in a priority spot until you gave it to me.I haven't seen anything from the director either. I probably should check out another film of his one of these days. BTW I watched Shoplifters, really liked it too. I'll write something up about it tomorrow.

[Citizen Rules]

https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=72471
Shoplifters (2018)

I'm liking this Movie Roulette🙂 That's two movie choices for me that I have both really enjoyed watching. I thought Shoplifters would be right up my alley when I first heard about it sometime back. Right from the get go I was hooked and very interested to learn more about these people and their very different type of lifestyle.

I loved the unique world that the movie shows us. I liked the actors and the characters they portrayed too. They were intriguing and seemed like real people and not just mere props in some movie. I don't even know what city they were in, but it doesn't matter as it was like a candid view of a world that one would never see and to me that's cool.

I'm not going to go too analytical on my review here, because all I really need to say is that Shoplifters was a unique story that was told well.

rating_4_5

[edarsenal]

https://www.americangenrefilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/breakermorant2.jpg


Breaker Morant (1980)

"If you encounter any Boers, you really must not loot 'em and if you wish to leave these shores, for pity's sake don't shoot 'em."

Based on a true story, set in South Africa during the Boer War, three Australian officers are tried by British officials for shooting prisoners.
Like many court room dramas we traverse back and forth from the small, dirt-floored, stone hut used for the proceedings to the incidents building up to as well as the various renditions as witness after witness testifies.
Starring Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson and Bryan Brown this tense, very well directed film adheres to both the legend and to the historical facts of a trial that may very well have been pre-arranged, while addressing an officer who, though was following verbally officiated orders, may have acted on a more personal vendetta.

This was an excellent nomination by Allaby that I very much enjoyed. The pacing, the cinematography, an especially the acting was very spot on and I am so glad I got to see this film. Even more so at a more older age than the high schooler who's curiosity was whetted but never sated when this film first came out.

4

[Allaby]

https://www.americangenrefilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/breakermorant2.jpg


Breaker Morant (1980)

"If you encounter any Boers, you really must not loot 'em and if you wish to leave these shores, for pity's sake don't shoot 'em."

Based on a true story, set in South Africa during the Boer War, three Australian officers are tried by British officials for shooting prisoners.
Like many court room dramas we traverse back and forth from the small, dirt-floored, stone hut used for the proceedings to the incidents building up to as well as the various renditions as witness after witness testifies.
Starring Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson and Bryan Brown this tense, very well directed film adheres to both the legend and to the historical facts of a trial that may very well have been pre-arranged, while addressing an officer who, though was following verbally officiated orders, may have acted on a more personal vendetta.

This was an excellent nomination by Allaby that I very much enjoyed. The pacing, the cinematography, an especially the acting was very spot on and I am so glad I got to see this film. Even more so at a more older age than the high schooler who's curiosity was whetted but never sated when this film first came out.

4

Glad you liked it!

[edarsenal]

Glad you liked it!

I did -- THANK YOU

[TheUsualSuspect]

Round 3


pahaK
cricket
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Citizen Rules
Allaby
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edarsenal
jiraffejustin
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TheUsualSuspect
John Dumbear
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*standings updated on the first pge.


I will have my rating and review of The Elephant Man up Monday night, but I thought we'd get a headstart on nominating movies for the next round.

[Citizen Rules]

@Citizen Rules (https://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=84637)
@Allaby (https://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=110465)

Hey Allaby I see you're new to MoFo, glad to have ya here! Is there any type of movies you dislike? I want to pick some good ones for you:)

Me, I strongly dislike graphic violence, I don't like modern horrors. I do like old stuff, old Hollywood stuff or old classic foreign stuff.

[pahaK]

cricket

It'll take a while to figure what to nominate for you. You've seen so much. I know what I'd like to nominate, but sadly it's impossible (for various reasons). I'll try to come up with something either today or tomorrow.

[pahaK]

cricket

OK, let's see if you've seen all of these.

Who Can Kill a Child? (1976) - a Spanish horror somewhat resembling early Romero's
The Slayer (1982) - another horror, but this doesn't have any illusions of grandeur. Sort of a forgotten gem
Rush (1991) - undercover narcotic cops

[jiraffejustin]

Let's see if I can give you something good edarsenal

Choice one: Pather Panchali (1955) by Satyajit Ray because I saw that you didn't have it checked off in your lists and because I think it is a 5 film

Choice two: Obsession (1976) by Brian de Palma because I just watched it and I enjoyed it a lot. It's over the top at times, it completely apes Hitchcock and Vertigo, but it's a fun piece of filmmaking that felt fresh to my modern eyes.

Choice three: I, Tonya (2017) by Craig Gillespie because it is a bold movie that takes an historic moment in time and delivers it to you from a perspective you might not have considered when it happened, plus it's pretty funny

[cricket]

cricket

OK, let's see if you've seen all of these.

Who Can Kill a Child? (1976) - a Spanish horror somewhat resembling early Romero's
The Slayer (1982) - another horror, but this doesn't have any illusions of grandeur. Sort of a forgotten gem
Rush (1991) - undercover narcotic cops

I know Who Can Kill a Child? is popular but it bored the hell out of me.

I saw Rush a long time ago and didn't care for it. It's a movie I've been interested in seeing again because my taste is so different now, but I have seen it.

That leaves The Slayer and it looks like a fine choice!


For you-

Boys Don't Cry (1999)
Top 10 favorite material for me and based on a true story. On the directed by women list.

[Allaby]

@Citizen Rules (https://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=84637)
@Allaby (https://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=110465)

Hey Allaby I see you're new to MoFo, glad to have ya here! Is there any type of movies you dislike? I want to pick some good ones for you:)

Me, I strongly dislike graphic violence, I don't like modern horrors. I do like old stuff, old Hollywood stuff or old classic foreign stuff.

Hi Citizen Rules! I don't have any types of movies I dislike. I'm willing to give almost anything a shot. I like classics and new films, independent and big budget blockbusters, films from all over the world. I enjoy a good comedy, a fun action movie, a well made drama, a thrilling horror, or an entertaining musical that makes me want to sing and dance. I don't mind kids or family movies. I can appreciate an entertaining cult or B movie. Just follow your heart your when recommending to me and I will be cool with that. I will have recs for you shortly.

[Allaby]

Citizen Rules

My recommendations for you:

The Naked Island (1960) Beautiful and moving Japanese film with no dialogue about the life of a family.
The Marrying Kind (1952) Directed by George Cukor, this comedy/drama is about a married couple on the verge of a divorce.
Sullivan's Travels (1941) Directed by Preston Sturges, this delightful comedy is about a Hollywood director who wants to experience life as a homeless person to gain experience for his next movie.

All 3 are on my list of all time favourites and all 3 I rate a 10/10.

[John Dumbear]

TheUsualSuspect
John Dumbear
---------------------------



I love dark comedy, not so much for horror. Love twistyness in my film. For my new partner, only going off your top ten.


1. "The Hospital" ('71 - Hiller) One of my fave dark comedy/drama
2. "The Goddess"('58 - Cromwell) One I discovered during being shut down by COVID. A nice find.
3. " Four Lions"('10 - Morris) Best comedy of the decade. I love it!

[Citizen Rules]

Allaby

I love Sullivan's Travels (1941) Veronica Lake is always a blast to watch and Joel McCrea is someone I can relate to...he kinda reminds me of me!

The Marrying Kind (1952) I think I seen this years ago. George Cukor is a director whos filmography I need to explore more.

My choice is: The Naked Island (1960) I've really enjoyed the mid 20th century Japanese films I've seen, so this one sounds very much to my liking.

Thanks for such a nice selection:) I hope I can do you justices with my choices and I'll get them up pronto.

[Citizen Rules]

Hi Citizen Rules! I don't have any types of movies I dislike. I'm willing to give almost anything a shot. I like classics and new films, independent and big budget blockbusters, films from all over the world. I enjoy a good comedy, a fun action movie, a well made drama, a thrilling horror, or an entertaining musical that makes me want to sing and dance. I don't mind kids or family movies. I can appreciate an entertaining cult or B movie. Just follow your heart your when recommending to me and I will be cool with that. I will have recs for you shortly.

Sounds like you enjoy all types of film, so I'll serve up a smorgasbord:)

A Town Like Alice (1956) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049871/)

(https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049871/)Fiddler on the Roof (1971) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067093/)

(https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067093/)A Night to Remember (1958)


(https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051994/)

[Allaby]

Sounds like you enjoy all types of film, so I'll serve up a smorgasbord:)

A Town Like Alice (1956) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049871/)

(https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049871/)Fiddler on the Roof (1971) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067093/)

(https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067093/)A Night to Remember (1958)


(https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051994/)


I've seen Fiddler on the Roof and really liked it. I haven't seen the other two. I'm going to go with A Night to Remember. Thanks for the quality recommendations.

[TheUsualSuspect]

I love dark comedy, not so much for horror. Love twistyness in my film. For my new partner, only going off your top ten.


1. "The Hospital" ('71 - Hiller) One of my fave dark comedy/drama
2. "The Goddess"('58 - Cromwell) One I discovered during being shut down by COVID. A nice find.
3. " Four Lions"('10 - Morris) Best comedy of the decade. I love it!


I'll try The Hospital.




After Hours - dark comedy


Predestination - twisty film.


Sorry to Bother You - Black history month, film is written, directed and starring black artists.

[pahaK]

For you-

Boys Don't Cry (1999)
Top 10 favorite material for me and based on a true story. On the directed by women list.

Huh? Not exactly the film I was expecting after you hinted it's from your disturbing films list. I haven't seen it though, so it's a working choice.

[Citizen Rules]

I've seen Fiddler on the Roof and really liked it. I haven't seen the other two. I'm going to go with A Night to Remember. Thanks for the quality recommendations.Happy watching Allaby:)

[cricket]

Huh? Not exactly the film I was expecting after you hinted it's from your disturbing films list. I haven't seen it though, so it's a working choice.

It's on that list, but they're not all on it for the same reason.

[John Dumbear]

I'll try The Hospital.




After Hours - dark comedy




You had me at Griffin Dunne. I don't think I've seen this, but will watch it soon for its on HBO MAX.

[Allaby]

My new friend Citizen Rules recommended A Night to Remember (1958). Directed by Roy Ward Baker, this drama tells the true story of the sinking of the Titanic. It features a wonderful ensemble cast including Kenneth More, Ronald Allen, Robert Ayres, Honor Blackman, Anthony Bushell, John Cairney, Jill Dixon, amongst others. This was a really well made film. The actors all did a good job and the dialogue was intelligent and believable. The film is compelling and engaging, with some very effective and moving moments. A Night To Remember is the best of the Titanic films that I have seen . My rating is 4.

[edarsenal]

Let's see if I can give you something good edarsenal

Choice one: Pather Panchali (1955) by Satyajit Ray because I saw that you didn't have it checked off in your lists and because I think it is a 5 film

Choice two: Obsession (1976) by Brian de Palma because I just watched it and I enjoyed it a lot. It's over the top at times, it completely apes Hitchcock and Vertigo, but it's a fun piece of filmmaking that felt fresh to my modern eyes.

Choice three: I, Tonya (2017) by Craig Gillespie because it is a bold movie that takes an historic moment in time and delivers it to you from a perspective you might not have considered when it happened, plus it's pretty funny

THANKS JJ!
One and two DO sound intriguing, but I think I'm going to go the comedy route with I, Tonya.


I cheated a little bit and went off of your Watchlist for my 3 choices for you

1# La Dolce Vita (1960) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053779/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) It's in the 24th HoF right now and while I haven't watched it yet, something tells me it may be ideal for you
#2 Black Narcissus (1947) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039192/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3) Got to see this in the first Personal Recommendation HoF and thoroughly enjoyed it.
#3 Oldboy (2003) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364569/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) I saw you had a few similar films and went with what I feel is the top of the heap for ya.

[jiraffejustin]

I’m gonna go with La Dolce Vita. Thanks Ed!

[John Dumbear]

My new friend @Citizen Rules (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=84637) recommended A Night to Remember (1958). Directed by Roy Ward Baker, this drama tells the true story of the sinking of the Titanic. It features a wonderful ensemble cast including Kenneth More, Ronald Allen, Robert Ayres, Honor Blackman, Anthony Bushell, John Cairney, Jill Dixon, amongst others. This was a really well made film. The actors all did a good job and the dialogue was intelligent and believable. The film is compelling and engaging, with some very effective and moving moments. A Night To Remember is the best of the Titanic films that I have seen . My rating is rating_4.


I actually like this better than the Cameron epic.

[Citizen Rules]

My new friend @Citizen Rules (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=84637) recommended A Night to Remember (1958). Directed by Roy Ward Baker, this drama tells the true story of the sinking of the Titanic. It features a wonderful ensemble cast including Kenneth More, Ronald Allen, Robert Ayres, Honor Blackman, Anthony Bushell, John Cairney, Jill Dixon, amongst others. This was a really well made film. The actors all did a good job and the dialogue was intelligent and believable. The film is compelling and engaging, with some very effective and moving moments. A Night To Remember is the best of the Titanic films that I have seen . My rating is rating_4.Glad to hear you liked it. I'm really interested in the Titanic story and have watched a number of movies and documentaries on it. Here's an excerpt from my review:


At 2:20 a.m. on April 15, 1912, the British ocean liner R.M.S. Titanic, billed as an unsinkable ship, sinks on it's maiden voyage in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic Ocean....after striking an iceberg a few hours earlier the ship began taking on water and was doomed. The Titanic carried 2,200 passengers and crew, with only enough life boats to save less than half that number. CR


There's been well over a dozen films made about the Titanic...A Night To Remember is considered by many to be the best of the bunch. The story is based on actual transcripts from the hearings in 1912 about the sinking of the Titanic, as told by those who had survived. The film tells the story from the viewpoint of one of the souls who did survive, 2nd Officer Charles Herbert Lightoller aptly played by Kenneth More. Lightoller is our guide into a movie that plays out like a you-are-there documentary, that then gives us a deep insight into the tragedy.

What struck me is how real A Night To Remember felt. It captured the initial confusion that resulted from most passengers on the ship not even knowing that they were sinking. And it brought home the sheer panic caused by utter desperation in the loading of the lifeboat scenes.

Another powerful aspect of the film was how by incorporating stock footage of other similar size ships, it seemed as if we saw Titanic being launched and sailing out of the harbor to it's destiny.

The interior sets are fantastic! I've seen many documentaries on the Titanic and the decor in the movie looked very much like the real thing.
I loved the boiler room scenes. You could almost feel the heat from the coal fires and the deadly cold from the sea water pouring in...the drama was very human.

[cricket]

The Slayer (1982)
Chosen by pahaK

https://www.framerated.co.uk/frwpcontent/uploads/2017/08/slayer02.jpg

I'm a fan of 80's horror and I've seen a lot of them. Any decent ones I've missed I'm always happy to watch, and this was decent. It's an early nightmares blurred with reality story, and I'm a sucker for the old vacation home in the middle of nowhere cliche. Atmosphere, music, and kills were all fine, and there's a touch of cleverness and ambiguity. My only complaint; whenever you use the pitchfork through the breasts trick, you need the girl to be topless with good sized breasts.

3

[TheUsualSuspect]

The Elephant Man

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4

Nominated by cricket

David Lynch doesn't come off as a guy too concerned with emotion that centres around sympathy or dignity. His world and the films that populate his filmography tend to lean towards abstract emotions and the absurd. The Elephant Man walks a fine line of both, with the story being the emotional core element and Lynch offering his usual "Lynchian" style of the abstract and absurd.

Why did it take me so long to watch the film? I don't really have an answer other than maybe the content didn't interest me enough and I thought I might be bored by it.

I was wrong.

This film captured me from the very beginning. It starts off as a typical Lynch film with cross-faded imagery, in this film we get elephants and the violent distress of a woman. We later find out that the woman is the mother of the deformed John Merrick. The first thing I thought of was how striking the black and white cinematography is and more importantly, how appropriate it was for this film. Seeing Hopkins walk down the smoke-filled alleys trying to find his way to the Elephant Man was beautifully done and not only set the tone of the film but transported me to that time and place. Very few films manage to capture that feeling and this film did it wonderfully.

Here is a film with genuine emotional performances. Hurt does a really good job bringing this character to life, being timid and afraid of people in the beginning and eventually crawling out of his shell. People have pointed, laughed and hit him his whole life and now someone is showing genuine care towards him. He doesn't know how to react at first but eventually sees that he can live a better life. I was utterly gutted when he was captured and whisked away to France to perform for 'Freakshows" I thought to myself, this is going to end depressingly, isn't it? Then he managed to get away, but then we get an angry mob chasing after him and my mind went back to the depressing angle. Are these people going to beat this man to death because he looks like a monster? Then we get that iconic line from him claiming he is not an animal.

The Elephant Man is a depressing look at how our society is willing to shun a brilliant mind due to their exterior complications. This man enjoys books, the theatre, drinking tea and building miniatures...yet all people can see is a monster and they treat him as such. Such is true in life, and if I ever feel bad about how my life is going, I just have to turn to this film to remind myself how truly good I've got it.

[TheUsualSuspect]

First post has been updated with current scores. I will be updating all scores there.

[pahaK]

The Slayer (1982)
Chosen by pahaK

https://www.framerated.co.uk/frwpcontent/uploads/2017/08/slayer02.jpg

My only complaint; whenever you use the pitchfork through the breasts trick, you need the girl to be topless with good sized breasts.

That kill is one of my favorite movie kills. It's just so well made and stylish. And topless is definitely more important than big breasts :D Also, glad you liked it to a degree.

[cricket]

That kill is one of my favorite movie kills. It's just so well made and stylish. And topless is definitely more important than big breasts :D Also, glad you liked it to a degree.

It was never going to be a favorite or a great movie, but I enjoyed it and that's all that matters.

[cricket]

The Elephant Man

https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/gxcF104iwy6ciAXkU7OLmIJ8h3R.jpg

4

Nominated by cricket

David Lynch doesn't come off as a guy too concerned with emotion that centres around sympathy or dignity. His world and the films that populate his filmography tend to lean towards abstract emotions and the absurd. The Elephant Man walks a fine line of both, with the story being the emotional core element and Lynch offering his usual "Lynchian" style of the abstract and absurd.

Why did it take me so long to watch the film? I don't really have an answer other than maybe the content didn't interest me enough and I thought I might be bored by it.

I was wrong.

This film captured me from the very beginning. It starts off as a typical Lynch film with cross-faded imagery, in this film we get elephants and the violent distress of a woman. We later find out that the woman is the mother of the deformed John Merrick. The first thing I thought of was how striking the black and white cinematography is and more importantly, how appropriate it was for this film. Seeing Hopkins walk down the smoke-filled alleys trying to find his way to the Elephant Man was beautifully done and not only set the tone of the film but transported me to that time and place. Very few films manage to capture that feeling and this film did it wonderfully.

Here is a film with genuine emotional performances. Hurt does a really good job bringing this character to life, being timid and afraid of people in the beginning and eventually crawling out of his shell. People have pointed, laughed and hit him his whole life and now someone is showing genuine care towards him. He doesn't know how to react at first but eventually sees that he can live a better life. I was utterly gutted when he was captured and whisked away to France to perform for 'Freakshows" I thought to myself, this is going to end depressingly, isn't it? Then he managed to get away, but then we get an angry mob chasing after him and my mind went back to the depressing angle. Are these people going to beat this man to death because he looks like a monster? Then we get that iconic line from him claiming he is not an animal.

The Elephant Man is a depressing look at how our society is willing to shun a brilliant mind due to their exterior complications. This man enjoys books, the theatre, drinking tea and building miniatures...yet all people can see is a monster and they treat him as such. Such is true in life, and if I ever feel bad about how my life is going, I just have to turn to this film to remind myself how truly good I've got it.

I think it's one of his better movies, glad you enjoyed it.

[pahaK]

I'm really sorry cricket, but...

Boys Don't Cry (1999)

I was bored to death here. Not a single character I cared for, obvious ending that's dragged on for two hours, and the only thing separating it from a billion other redneck-psychos-being-dicks movies is one trans-character. I had a very negative preconception of the film, and while it may have amplified things, I didn't find anything of interest here. There's a reason why I hadn't watched this before.

I feel bad for trashing one of your favorites, so I'll stop now. 100% subjective rating...

1

[cricket]

I'm really sorry cricket, but...

Boys Don't Cry (1999)

I was bored to death here. Not a single character I cared for, obvious ending that's dragged on for two hours, and the only thing separating it from a billion other redneck-psychos-being-dicks movies is one trans-character. I had a very negative preconception of the film, and while it may have amplified things, I didn't find anything of interest here. There's a reason why I hadn't watched this before.

I feel bad for trashing one of your favorites, so I'll stop now. 100% subjective rating...

1

I'm surprised, but it is quite alright.

[John Dumbear]

http://www.sensesofcinema.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/after-hours.jpg

"After Hours"



Recommended by TheUsualSuspect

Surprised that this has escaped my attention for so long. Couple that and being a Dunne fan.

Love me some dark comedy and this one has interesting structure, once you figure in the assortment of characters involved. Most worked {Patricia Arquette,Linda Fiorentino}, some didn't (Teri Garr) and some needed more screen time (Will Patton).

Overall, a better than average comedy.


rating_3

[Citizen Rules]

Not a fan of The Monkees, I guess🙂
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[TheUsualSuspect]

I feel that After Hours and Bringing out the Dead are Scoresese's two most underrated movies.

[edarsenal]

It took me a few tries to get into After Hours. It'll take a few more to be a fan of it. Solid film though.

[jiraffejustin]

I might be done with my film a little after the deadline, but I will get it done. Busy schedule with school/work/niece’s birthday party an hour away/life-in-general.

[John Dumbear]

I might be done with my film a little after the deadline, but I will get it done. Busy schedule with school/work/niece’s birthday party an hour away/life-in-general.


Phht...really, life over movies?

[TheUsualSuspect]

I might be done with my film a little after the deadline, but I will get it done. Busy schedule with school/work/niece’s birthday party an hour away/life-in-general.

No worries. I was done Elephant Man after deadline.

[edarsenal]

Just a quick update:
I just finished I, Tonya. Really enjoyed it. I'll have a write-up Monday evening.
I rate it 4

[Citizen Rules]

73032
The Naked Island (1960)

(https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056049/)I'm loving this Movie Roulette idea! So far I've seen four films that were suggested for me and really liked them all. But then there's The Naked Island suggested by @Allaby (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=110465) The Naked Island is so my type of film! It was slow but so in the moment...there was no dialogue and there wasn't a need for any. I was utterly fascinated by it every step of the way. I know when we do a Foreign Language Countdown The Naked Island is going to be on my list.

This is the only film I've seen from Kaneto Shindô but if his other films are as good as this, then I really need to check out his filmography!

rating_4_5

[Allaby]

73032
The Naked Island (1960)

(https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056049/)I'm loving this Movie Roulette idea! So far I've seen four films that were suggested for me and really liked them all. But then there's The Naked Island suggested by @Allaby (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=110465) The Naked Island is so my type of film! It was slow but so in the moment...there was no dialogue and there wasn't a need for any. I was utterly fascinated by it every step of the way. I know when we do a Foreign Language Countdown The Naked Island is going to be on my list.

This is the only film I've seen from Kaneto Shindô but if his other films are as good as this, then I really need to check out his filmography!

rating_4_5


Glad you liked it!

[TheUsualSuspect]

73032
The Naked Island (1960)

(https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056049/)I'm loving this Movie Roulette idea! So far I've seen four films that were suggested for me and really liked them all. But then there's The Naked Island suggested by @Allaby (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=110465) The Naked Island is so my type of film! It was slow but so in the moment...there was no dialogue and there wasn't a need for any. I was utterly fascinated by it every step of the way. I know when we do a Foreign Language Countdown The Naked Island is going to be on my list.

This is the only film I've seen from Kaneto Shindô but if his other films are as good as this, then I really need to check out his filmography!

rating_4_5


I'm glad you are enjoying it. I hope others are as well. I wanted to do something that wasn't 'too' demanding and people could keep a good pace of it.

[Citizen Rules]

Glad you liked it! Have you seen more from the same director?

I'm glad you are enjoying it. I hope others are as well. I wanted to do something that wasn't 'too' demanding and people could keep a good pace of it.I hope we can keep doing this. I know I'm game to join again and it seems others are liking it too.

[Allaby]

Have you seen more from the same director?

I hope we can keep doing this. I know I'm game to join again and it seems others are liking it too.

I haven't seen any others from Shindô, but I hope to in the near future. I'm also really enjoying this game and hope it never ends! I'm looking forward to the next round.

[TheUsualSuspect]

The Hospital

https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/dTYsf8NrHw2rC0edVm4UTZJyU9r.jpg

3

Nominated by: John Dumbear

What a weird little film. It wasn't as funny as I was expecting, certainly given the cartoonish style poster presented above and there are some truly dark moments involving suicide and rape, but the film managed to slide into this realm of its own. The busy atmosphere of the hospital reminded me of the busy atmosphere of The Paper, people doing their own thing as the camera captures brief moments in their day.

This film weaves in some murders, but it doesn't seem to be the central focus of it. Diana Rigg shows up, in a role that makes me see why she was cast in Game of Thrones. There's a scene with her and George C. Scott in one room and they each have a monologue. It's a simple one-sided monologue, then the other. Probably the stand out scene for me, showcases great writing and great acting.

I would have liked a bit more of the murder mystery aspect to be brought forth and I was scratching my head as to why the Rigg's character was there at all until the nice reveal at the end. Some character decisions left me confused and I couldn't buy the 'love' story for a second. I'm glad I checked it out because I had never heard of it before.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Round 4

pahaK
TheUsualSuspect
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jiraffejustin
Allaby
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edarsenal
John Dumbear
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Citizen Rules
cricket

[TheUsualSuspect]

pahaK

Green Room
I Saw The Devil
Nightcrawler

[pahaK]

pahaK

Green Room
I Saw The Devil
Nightcrawler

Green Room is the only one I haven't seen, so that'll be my choice. The others were both OK, I'd remember. I'll try to come up with your movies later today.

[pahaK]

TheUsualSuspect

Dust Devil (1992) - a bit dreamy horror with some resemblance to Fulci. Again, Final Cut (108 min) is highly preferred

Brimstone (2016) - a bleak, biblical western that borders on horror

Freaks (2018) - I don't want to say much about this for fear of spoilers. It's one of my favorites from 2018, though

[jiraffejustin]

Allaby

I chose films you haven't marked as seen on Letterboxd, so hopefully these are all fresh options for you.

Choice one: Ramrod (1947) by Andre de Toth because even though I don't know how you feel about westerns, I think this is a film that works well for people who might not necessarily be into westerns. It's got noir elements, which work really well in the western genre.

Choice two: The Cranes Are Flying (1957) by Mikhail Kalatozov because it is on the shortlist of most beautiful films of all time.

Choice three: The Sacrifice (1986) by Andrey Tarkovsky because it'll help you get closer to checking off the entire Tarkovsky filmography, which might just be the best filmography ever. It's not near the best Tarkovsky, but it's still really gorgeous and interesting.

[Citizen Rules]

@cricket (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=68505) I only have one movie for you because you're so well watched, but it's a good one and you haven't seen it (I'm pretty sure). I thought about this film for the longest time for you. I almost nominated in an HoF but the video quality is poor. I do have a link to the best copy on the internet.

Days of Wine and Roses (1958) 78 minutes *not the Jack Lemmon remake version


If that doesn't work or you've seen it, let me know and I'll come up with 2 others, but I think it will be to your liking.

[pahaK]

Green Room (2015)

A punk band gets into trouble after playing a gig in a neo-nazi bar. That concept has troubled me for as long as I knew about this film. Why are these punkers performing to their arch enemies? Well, seems that it may actually be an integral part of the film's statement. At least to me, it feels that Saulnier wants to give the finger to ideologies and idealists in general. His punkers are posers who take the neo-nazi gig and hide their real selves behind an angry facade. It's the same on the other side as well. Green Room's people wear their dogmas as masks and believe in nothing.

As an entertainment, Green Room is mediocre. I was expecting a wilder and more extreme film. It takes a long time to get going, and to some degree, the climax never happens, and the film goes out with a whimper. It's disappointing how most of the nazis just leave. There's a promise of a bloodbath, but it's never truly fulfilled. It's not bad as it is, but there's a mismatch between the grindhouse plot and regular action-thriller execution.

2.5

[Allaby]

Allaby

I chose films you haven't marked as seen on Letterboxd, so hopefully these are all fresh options for you.

Choice one: Ramrod (1947) by Andre de Toth because even though I don't know how you feel about westerns, I think this is a film that works well for people who might not necessarily be into westerns. It's got noir elements, which work really well in the western genre.

Choice two: The Cranes Are Flying (1957) by Mikhail Kalatozov because it is on the shortlist of most beautiful films of all time.

Choice three: The Sacrifice (1986) by Andrey Tarkovsky because it'll help you get closer to checking off the entire Tarkovsky filmography, which might just be the best filmography ever. It's not near the best Tarkovsky, but it's still really gorgeous and interesting.

I haven't seen any of those. They all sound great. I'm going to go with The Cranes are Flying. I've heard a lot of good things about it and have been meaning to watch it for a while now. Thanks for the excellent recommendations! I will post my recommendations for you shortly.

[Allaby]

jiraffejustin

Here are my recommendations for you:

Córki dancingu/The Lure (2015) I recommended this before for someone else. It is a fantastically bizarre and wonderfully weird Polish horror/musical about mermaids that a lot of people haven't seen.

Born to Kill (1947) An underrated, entertaining film noir directed by Robert Wise

Sophie's Place (1986) This is an obscure, animated film that it seems almost no one has seen. It only has 25 total votes on imdb. It doesn't have a normal narrative story line and has a lot of interesting symbolism and imagery. I found it really enchanting and fascinating.

Hopefully, one of these captures your interest. Happy viewing!

[Citizen Rules]

Born to Kill (1947)....I love classic American film noir 40s-50s. I've not seen that one but with Robert Wise direction it sounds pretty darn good.

[Allaby]

I just finished watching The Cranes Are Flying (1957), suggested by my new friend jiraffejustin. Masterfully directed by Mikhail Kalatozov, this excellent film is about two young lovers separated by war. The cinematography is very beautiful and the performances are great, especially by the lovely Tatyana Samoylova. I had heard a lot of good things about this film and had been wanting to see it for a while, so I'm glad jiraffejustin recommended it. I was not disappointed. The Cranes Are Flying is a must see film and I would definitely recommend it to anyone here who has not yet seen it. My rating is 4.5

[cricket]

@cricket (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=68505) I only have one movie for you because you're so well watched, but it's a good one and you haven't seen it (I'm pretty sure). I thought about this film for the longest time for you. I almost nominated in an HoF but the video quality is poor. I do have a link to the best copy on the internet.

Days of Wine and Roses (1958) 78 minutes *not the Jack Lemmon remake version


If that doesn't work or you've seen it, let me know and I'll come up with 2 others, but I think it will be to your liking.

I've seen the Lemmon version but this is unfamiliar to me. I'll most likely watch it tomorrow night.

Your Choices-
Woman in the Dunes, my favorite of the 3 and on the 60's list
The Swimmer, 60's list
The Spirit of the Beehive, 70's list

[edarsenal]

I will be getting my review posted, but first I will get my three suggestions for John Dumbear posted first.

Since you didn't have a watchlist on Letterbox or almost nothing on the Lists here, which I would guess is simply because you haven't delved into it. So I looked to your top ten as well as movies you gave a 3 or better stars to get a general idea on Letterbox. There seems to be an enjoyment of the slightly quirky, dark comedy and I read how you love 70s Westerns though a lot are hit and miss. I also bounced about the recent Countdown to see your responses to certain films and whether you saw them or not.
Here is what I came up with--

RocknRolla (2008) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1032755/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) A relatively unknown, early Guy Ritchie film that you may get a kick out of.
The Final Solution: The Wannsee Conference (1984) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088377/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) Did not see this, but did see that you commented that it was on your Watchlist, so. . .
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2278388/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) I have tried, on multiple cases, to try to get into Wes Anderson and this, THIS, is the shining exception that I continually rewatch and love. The quirky comedic aspects just might be up your alley, should you not have seen this already.

[jiraffejustin]

Allaby

I'm glad you liked Cranes! I haven't made my decision on which one of yours to watch, I'll make the choice after I finish up La Dolce Vita. I'm leaning towards Sophie's Place.

[rauldc14]

Cranes is the bomb.

[John Dumbear]

The Hospital


https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/dTYsf8NrHw2rC0edVm4UTZJyU9r.jpg

rating_3

Nominated by: @John Dumbear (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=109440)



Yeah, my taste is in the minority. But glad you found it "interesting". Agree with the good writing, this is a must in any film.

[TheUsualSuspect]

TheUsualSuspect

Dust Devil (1992) - a bit dreamy horror with some resemblance to Fulci. Again, Final Cut (108 min) is highly preferred

Brimstone (2016) - a bleak, biblical western that borders on horror

Freaks (2018) - I don't want to say much about this for fear of spoilers. It's one of my favorites from 2018, though


Seen some of Brimstone and am interested in Dust Devil, but will go with Freaks.

[John Dumbear]

I will be getting my review posted, but first I will get my three suggestions for @John Dumbear (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=109440) posted first.



Hi, new friend! I'll suggest some films in the next day or two. We just added legalized sports betting here. Now I'm busy crushing through some college basketball.

[jiraffejustin]

I was finally able to finish La Dolce Vita. I'm having a hard time with the rating, because I know part of the experience wasn't really related to the film. I mean, I guess the runtime isn't my fault, but I did choose to watch the three hour film. I didn't have three straight hours to dedicate to the film, so I had to watch it in chunks. The early part of the film wasn't necessarily inspiring me to keep going, because the idea of the three hours was daunting early on. It's a technically brilliant film, so there was always going to be a high floor for La Dolce Vita in my eyes. It felt every bit of the three hour runtime, but there were segments that really, really worked for me. The party that Nico took Marcello to felt Bunelian, which works for me. I probably would have enjoyed the film more if the rest of the film was this absurd. The absurdity probably would not have worked for the Steiner scene that followed, but I was asking for a different movie all together with my desire for Bunuel-style Fellini. I can't sleep on the technical brilliance of this film, even though I wasn't gripped all the way through. 3.5

[Citizen Rules]

...Your Choices-
Woman in the Dunes, my favorite of the 3 and on the 60's list
The Swimmer, 60's list
The Spirit of the Beehive, 70's listThose all look like really good choices and I'd like to see them all.

But I'll go with The Swimmer.

[cricket]

Those all look like really good choices and I'd like to see them all.

But I'll go with The Swimmer.

I can't remember, you like Lancaster?

[Citizen Rules]

I can't remember, you like Lancaster?I do...In fact just now I thought of a Lancaster film that might be to some people's liking. I better go make a note before I forget it.:p

[edarsenal]

Hi, new friend! I'll suggest some films in the next day or two. We just added legalized sports betting here. Now I'm busy crushing through some college basketball.

Crush away!
No worries.

[GulfportDoc]

Born to Kill (1947)....I love classic American film noir 40s-50s. I've not seen that one but with Robert Wise direction it sounds pretty darn good.
You know I love those films too. You gotta see this one. It's pretty sick. That Lawrence Tierney was something else: cold blooded.

[Citizen Rules]

You know I love those films too. You gotta see this one. It's pretty sick. That Lawrence Tierney was something else: cold blooded.I'm not familiar with Lawrence Tierney. I'm hoping someday we do a MoFo Top 100 Noir countdown so I go bone up on those underseen classics.

[Wyldesyde19]

I'm not familiar with Lawrence Tierney. I'm hoping someday we do a MoFo Top 100 Noir countdown so I go bone up on those underseen classics.
This was my hope as well!
Looks like it may not happen this time around.

[edarsenal]

I was finally able to finish La Dolce Vita. I'm having a hard time with the rating, because I know part of the experience wasn't really related to the film. I mean, I guess the runtime isn't my fault, but I did choose to watch the three hour film. I didn't have three straight hours to dedicate to the film, so I had to watch it in chunks. The early part of the film wasn't necessarily inspiring me to keep going, because the idea of the three hours was daunting early on. It's a technically brilliant film, so there was always going to be a high floor for La Dolce Vita in my eyes. It felt every bit of the three hour runtime, but there were segments that really, really worked for me. The party that Nico took Marcello to felt Bunelian, which works for me. I probably would have enjoyed the film more if the rest of the film was this absurd. The absurdity probably would not have worked for the Steiner scene that followed, but I was asking for a different movie all together with my desire for Bunuel-style Fellini. I can't sleep on the technical brilliance of this film, even though I wasn't gripped all the way through. 3.5

A very interesting review with a few points I'll have in mind when watching this for the 24th HoF. Glad that you did enjoy the brilliance of it.
I'll be following up with your Rec for me.

[edarsenal]

https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2017-11/1/12/asset/buzzfeed-prod-fastlane-02/anigif_sub-buzz-9511-1509553823-3.gif


I, Tonya (2017)

This was a completely happy surprise. On a few levels.
I mean, I KNEW both Margot Robbie (Tonya) and Allison Janney (her mom, LaVona) would f@ckin nail it.
https://64.media.tumblr.com/4f1b0a367d1b6360af7a110c86fa1da6/tumblr_p54y99mZCn1tovmb9o1_540.gifv

Which they did.

But this, after researching, appears to be the 95% of the stuff we, as the viewers of the Media Circus that it was, knew zero about.
Thinking back I do remember chuckling about how, if an Olympic bound Skater was going to get her knee broken via an assailant with a baton, it would, of course, ideally, occur in Detroit. My home.

At the time, we were told by the Circus (Media) that Nancy was a princess, (leaving out that she is the preferred persona of what the Skating World insisted upon and judged even higher than actual ability/prowess). That Tonya was an evil troll that must have felt threatened by Nancy Kerrigan. (She wasn't).
We were NOT informed how the Skating World snubbed the superior skater that Tonya was, (the only American to successfully perform the Triple Axle in competition) because she was a dirt poor redneck who used music like ZZ Top when she competed as opposed to the normal/accepted Classical music, and had to hand sew her outfits instead of having someone willing to spend $5000 plus on one.
She wasn't a princess and refused to act like one.

We get the unabridged story in a Coen-Esque, mockumentary that neither glamorizes nor sympathizes with this tough woman who was continually beaten on by, as a child, her mom, and then, from her mid-teens to the incident, by her (ex)husband.
"The Incident" was, in all likelihood, set up by the stupidity of her ex and his idiot, delusional friend, who was Tonya's bodyguard;
https://media.tenor.com/images/17b73cfda2abbea3049f83d07e058ae9/tenor.gif who lived with his parents.
It was supposed to have been a threatening letter only. Something Tonya had received in a Death Threat, previously. Instead of what occurred by the numbskulls that were the bodyguard's "crew'.

A d@mn good movie that gave this person, who easily remembers all the Media's attacks and the following ridicule that we all contributed to at the time, what we were never told at that time, or afterward, until now.

THANKS JJ!
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[edarsenal]

You know I love those films too. You gotta see this one. It's pretty sick. That Lawrence Tierney was something else: cold blooded.

I'm not familiar with Lawrence Tierney. I'm hoping someday we do a MoFo Top 100 Noir countdown so I go bone up on those underseen classics.

This was my hope as well!
Looks like it may not happen this time around.

I've only seen Lawernce Tierney in Reservoir Dogs
http://33.media.tumblr.com/122b981575efa557629facd6e21b9ca7/tumblr_nipbqxgawa1qi50afo1_540.gif
and always wanted to see more of him in earlier roles. So I may need to check this one out as well.
:::EDIT:: The more I look into it, the more I want to see this. Found it on YouTube and it's a really good copy.

And yeah, a Noir Countdown would be pretty f@ckin cool!

[Citizen Rules]

Is that Lawrence Tierney up there? I believe he was in Star Trek Next Generation as a holodeck projected character from a Dixon Hill novel. Cyrus Redbluff? or some name that is close to that.

[cricket]

From what I understand, Lawrence Tierney was also a real life badass.

Good to see some love for I Tonya, because it won't get any from me:p

[edarsenal]

Is that Lawrence Tierney up there? I believe he was in Star Trek Next Generation as a holodeck projected character from a Dixon Hill novel. Cyrus Redbluff? or some name that is close to that.
That's the man!
From what I understand, Lawrence Tierney was also a real life badass.
I've heard the same. Can't remember the details, but yeah.

[GulfportDoc]

[Born to Kill] I've only seen Lawernce Tierney in Reservoir Dogs

and always wanted to see more of him in earlier roles. So I may need to check this one out as well.
:::EDIT:: The more I look into it, the more I want to see this. Found it on YouTube and it's a really good copy.
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You're going to love this movie, bro. Vintage Tierney. And yes, he was a genuine tough guy brawler in real life.

[edarsenal]

You're going to love this movie, bro. Vintage Tierney. And yes, he was a genuine tough guy brawler in real life.
just finished watching this -- excellent film! Tierney was top-notch in this and a HELLUVA supporting cast to boot.