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The Nominations for the 30th Hall of Fame https://www.movieforums.com/communit...chmentid=90429 An Autumn Afternoon (1962) Director: Ozu Nominated by Raul I nominated An Autumn Afternoon because I believe it was a fantastic culmination to a great directors filmography. It is one of the most beautifully shot foreign films I've seen. While I often have trouble connecting to some foreign films, this one I felt I was on the same level with. It truly showcases Ozu's every talents that he has...Raul https://www.movieforums.com/communit...chmentid=90437 Dead Man's Letters (1986) Director: Konstantin Lopushanskiy Nominated by SpelingError My interest for this film was piqued once I learned that some elements of it were reminiscent of Tarkovsky's Stalker, my #1 film of all time. When I first watched it, I felt it was a lesser Stalker (though still very good), but after I revisited it a couple years later, I ended up giving it a 10/10 and it landed in my all-time top 20. If you're a fan of Tarkovsky's masterpiece, I think both films would make for a terrific double feature. Overall, I'm looking forward to reading your reviews and I'm curious how the rest of you will respond to the film...SpelingError https://www.movieforums.com/communit...chmentid=90431 Dog Day Afternoon (1975) Director: Sidney Lumet Nominated by Phoenix74 I first watched Dog Day Afternoon when I was 20 - I remember I'd been gardening, done a lot of hard work, and was relaxed and ready for a good film. I remember everything because that's how good Dog Day Afternoon is - I'll never forget that first time - I was elevated to the "wow" plain from the very start, and it maintained that grip on me for every minute of it's run-time. It left an indelible mark. I nominate Hall of Fame movies on a three-movie rotation : Well known classic/hardly seen gem/great Australian films - and this is my "well known classic" pick. My last one of those was Jaws...Phoenix https://www.movieforums.com/communit...chmentid=90432 Fat Girl (2001) Director: Catherine Breillat Nominated by Allaby Also known as ‘À ma soeur!’ I selected this film because it is in my all time top 300 and I love it. Fat Girl is a thought provoking and powerful drama anchored by a brave, beautiful and haunting performance from its young lead. It's directed in a compelling and memorable way and packs a punch. Love it or hate it, you won't easily forget it...Allaby https://www.movieforums.com/communit...chmentid=90433 Ida (2013) Director: Pawel Pawlikowski Nominated by Thief Why? It was recommended to me by a great Internet friend and I was really blown away by the cinematography/direction, but also by the story/performances. It's from the same director as Cold War, which a lot of people raved about; and although I liked Cold War quite a bit, I prefer this one a whole lot more. So that's about it...Thief https://www.movieforums.com/communit...chmentid=90434 Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Director: David Lean Nominated by Beelzebubble This is a fabulous movie. The story of TE Lawrence is fascinating, An British Army officer goes to the Middle East during the WWI and leads the Arabs, who are then a disparate group of tribes, in battle wresting much of the Middle East from the Turks and creating sovereign countries under Arab rule. The cinematography is gorgeous. I have no interest in desert places. Yet this cinematographer uses the desert to its greatest advantage. The script is 3 hours long but you wouldn't want to lose a minute of it. The actors are amazing from the lead, Peter O'Toole to the smallest supporting role...Bubbles https://www.movieforums.com/communit...chmentid=90435 Ship of Fools (1965) Director: Stanley Kramer Nominated by Edarsenal Originally sought out for Simone Signoret I became more and more enamored by everyone and how mercurial the transition was between characters and their storylines similar to a symphony. All poignant and interlocking with the sensation of being a passenger on this cruise ship engaged in people watching as everyone passed in and out of frame...Edarsenal https://www.movieforums.com/communit...chmentid=90436 Valley of the Dolls (1967) Director: Mark Robson Nominated by Citizen Valley of the Dolls is a hyper kinetic soap opera, don't expect reality and don't expect realistic acting...it ain't about that. It's pure soap and pure glitzy glam 1967. It's suppose to be over the top, if you've ever seen a daytime soap opera you know what I mean. I love it as it succeeds at doing what it's trying to do while entertaining and while encapsulating the feeling of a fleeting time during the height of the 'summer of love -1967'. It co-stars Sharon Tate, Patty Duke and Barbara Perkins...Citizen https://www.movieforums.com/communit...chmentid=90439 To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) Director: William Friedkin Nominated by Siddon https://www.movieforums.com/communit...chmentid=90443 The Uninvited (1944) Director: Lewis Allen Nominated by MovieGal Note: Optional to watch for now I love gothic horror and The Uninvited is just that. It was 1 of 3 I was choosing from that are gothic horror and from the 1940s. Two of my other ones were Finnish but as you know there is none out there with English subs for one. My other choice was in the past 20 years and had a full cast of actors of a specific race/culture and still in English. Beautiful film...MovieGal https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/p...92_poster.jpeg Candyman (1992) Director: Bernard Rose Nominated by Jiraffejustin Candyman is one of the best horror films of the 90s. It has one of the best scores in the history of the genre, a relatively simple score that adds to an already, at times, dream-like atmosphere. I don't know if there is another horror film to ever satisfy the needs of the social commentary crowd, the atmospheric horror crowd, and the gore whores all at once the way Candyman does. Tony Todd is great. Virginia Madsen is great. I'm not sure how much weight to put into the whole story of Virginia Madsen being "hypnotized" during certain scenes, but there are a bunch of fantastic close ups that are often shot with interesting lighting and shadows with Madsen looking totally out of it. I still haven't seen the new one, but the OG is fantastic and I hope some y'all get something out of it...Jirrafejustin . |
Re: 30th Hall of Fame
There's new rules based on what everyone said would improve the HoFs. I really hope everyone takes the time to read them😊 And now is a good time to ask questions or to discuss them.
We all need to pull together here as a group and make this the best HoF ever! I hope people will support this new effort by joining, because if people don't join then all of these improved rules won't mean anything if people don't give the HoF another shot. I promise I'll be working my ass off to keep things super friendly but I need your help too. So please join in on the fun, it's easy 1 week for each movie and that's a leisurely pace. This will be fun & friendly or else!😁 |
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I'm in
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Originally Posted by rauldc14 (Post 2352330)
I'm in
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Re: 30th Hall of Fame
I'll probably join, but I might wait a little bit to fully commit.
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Re: 30th Hall of Fame
I might join this.
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Originally Posted by jiraffejustin (Post 2352348)
I'll probably join, but I might wait a little bit to fully commit.
Originally Posted by SpelingError (Post 2352349)
I might join this.
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Not planning on joining, but not ruling it out either.
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Originally Posted by cricket (Post 2352359)
Not planning on joining, but not ruling it out either.
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Originally Posted by Citizen Rules (Post 2352321)
Negative movie reviews are of course allowed and are part of the HoF, but using a review to 'pay someone back' isn't allowed. If such reviews are posted the member will be messaged and asked to take out the snarky comments before linking them and flagging them as official.
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Originally Posted by Miss Vicky (Post 2352361)
Is this a thing that has actually happened? I'm kind of out of the loop with the HOF lately, but WTF if people have actually been doing that.
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Originally Posted by cricket (Post 2352359)
Not planning on joining, but not ruling it out either.
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Originally Posted by MovieMeditation (Post 2352384)
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I will have to think about it...
Okay, I just thought about it and decided I'm in! I promise to try and be on my best behaviour and make an effort to be nice. |
Originally Posted by rauldc14 (Post 2352386)
Get back in the game bro!
I*might join this time. |
Re: 30th Hall of Fame
We will see. I need to know what is nominated first. Haven't really feel like movie watching lately.
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Originally Posted by SpelingError (Post 2352360)
What if we hand out free cookies?
I'm afraid of internet cookies. :shifty: |
Re: 30th Hall of Fame
I might consider joining this one, so you can write me down as tentative.
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