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Forum: General Movie Discussion 02-07-18
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This is one of those films I always knew existed but never watched. Up until...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-31-17
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I rewatched A Nightmare on Elm Street for Halloween, and I still maintain it to be an impeccably crafted work. I know the sequels are absurd - and I know the franchise has a similar reputation - but...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 03-31-17
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Joe (1970, John G. Avildsen)

Notice the poster. Notice where it says "keep America beautiful". Now think of "make...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 06-30-15
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Posted By Matteo
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Daniel. ...

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Daniel.



I see what you mean here, and I think Miller actually understood this. This is why I believe Miller was very careful with the climatic act - it's...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 06-30-15
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Foxcatcher (2014, Bennett Miller) ...

Foxcatcher (2014, Bennett Miller)

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I decided to give this a...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-02-15
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Hunger (2008, Steve McQueen) ...

Hunger (2008, Steve McQueen)

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McQueen's 2008 prison drama has to be one of the most accomplished and...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-11-15
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Whiplash (2014, Damien Chazelle)

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A truly intense, fervent slice of filmmaking. This turns jazz...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 12-24-14
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Sling Blade (1996, Billy Bob Thornton) ...

Sling Blade (1996, Billy Bob Thornton)

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This is one of my very favourite films, and it was in...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 12-19-14
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987, John...

Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987, John Hughes)

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This is a work...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 12-18-14
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Posted By Matteo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKiIroiCvZ0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKiIroiCvZ0
Forum: General Movie Discussion 12-10-14
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Posted By Matteo
It's a beautiful work, but would have looked so...

It's a beautiful work, but would have looked so much better in 35mm black and white photochemical film.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 12-07-14
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Nightcrawler (2014, Dan Gilroy) ...

Nightcrawler (2014, Dan Gilroy)

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One of the most uncompromisingly salient American films of...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 12-03-14
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Life During Wartime (2009, Todd Solondz) ...

Life During Wartime (2009, Todd Solondz)


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Flawed, but overall, a...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-30-14
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Posted By Matteo
I thought it was a hilarious work, and arguably...

I thought it was a hilarious work, and arguably one of the best satirical Cold War pokes in American film. Kubrick was a genius when it came to black comedy with political overtones (A Clockwork...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-05-14
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2001: A Space Odyssey (1968, Stanley Kubrick)

Watched at the theatres in glorious 70mm

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Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-01-14
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Posted By Matteo
I agree, but the song is catchy as hell: ...

I agree, but the song is catchy as hell:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoqxhvdAdns
Forum: General Movie Discussion 09-25-14
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Posted By Matteo
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Compliance (2012) - written & directed by Craig Zobel

An odd viewing.

As I was watching this film, I couldn't help but be...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 09-21-14
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Posted By Matteo
The ending to that film truly fits the definition...

The ending to that film truly fits the definition of timeless. It's one that'll continue to transcend generations and remain as one of the most human and beautiful conclusions to any film.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 09-19-14
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Posted By Matteo
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Ridley Scott was unmatchable in his early years. Just look at his first three works - "The Duellists", amazingly reminiscent of Kubrick's "Barry Lyndon". "Alien", which remains one of the most...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 09-09-14
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Posted By Matteo
The general consensus is that the film seems to...

The general consensus is that the film seems to lose its spark after the first 30-40 minutes, but I never personally thought so. It was an intense, poignant, and highly evocative experience from...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 09-07-14
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Posted By Matteo
This is one of the few works that makes me...

This is one of the few works that makes me optimistic about the inevitable digitalisation of the industry. Stunningly photographed.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 09-04-14
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Posted By Matteo
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I rewatched one of my favourite films this evening - Kaye's remarkable "Detachment", which still remains a haunting, tragic, and profoundly dejecting work. Its overtly stylised approach, quick-cut...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 09-03-14
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Posted By Matteo
:up: This is actually one of my very...

:up:

This is actually one of my very favourite films, and it's delightful to finally come across somebody else who has seen it. A beautiful Oedipus complex tale, and perhaps one of the best...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 09-02-14
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Posted By Matteo
Great film. Is it just me or does Wilder's...

Great film.

Is it just me or does Wilder's piece feel as if it holds more thematic relevance now than ever?
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-26-14
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Posted By Matteo
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Bernie (2011, Richard Linklater)

An aberrant slice of storytelling that finds Black in...