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Forum: Movie Reviews 02-15-10
Replies: 173
The MoFo Movie Club Discussion: Citizen Kane
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Re: The MoFo Movie Club Discussion: Citizen Kane

I only made it half way through this movie on my first viewing about 5 years ago. I was overwhelmingly bored by it. However, reading through this thread (particularly Mark's contributions) has made...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-28-10
Replies: 22
So i'm trying to get my bf into foreign films...
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Nope. Netflix shows an "Unknown" availability, &...

Nope. Netflix shows an "Unknown" availability, & theres nothing showing up on Amazon. Ive done a couple of Google searches, & I cant seem to find a US release date.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-27-10
Replies: 22
So i'm trying to get my bf into foreign films...
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I saw this one for the first time earlier this...

I saw this one for the first time earlier this month, & I agree, its fantastic. The more I see of Vincent Cassel, the more I like him. He was very intense in La Haine, & just exudes a tremendous...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-27-10
Replies: 22
So i'm trying to get my bf into foreign films...
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How were you able to see Mesrine? Or do you live...

How were you able to see Mesrine? Or do you live outside of the US?
Forum: Movie Reviews 01-13-10
Replies: 20
Orphan
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Only that I think its ignorant & juvenile to use...

Only that I think its ignorant & juvenile to use the word "gay" to mean something negative.

Unless you meant that you thought Orphan looks brilliant! In which case, my bad!

:rolleyes:
Forum: Movie Reviews 01-07-10
Replies: 94
Decade's Top 100 Films: 2000-2009
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Re: Decade's Top 100 Films: 2000-2009

Well Michael, Im not a big list-maker, but I actually did compile my Top 50 of the Decade. I havent put them in any order other than chronological. Just thought I would post it in case you were...
Forum: Movie Reviews 12-25-09
Replies: 507
The Prestige's Prestigious films to immerse you
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Prestige, the (fictional) language is called...

Prestige, the (fictional) language is called Nadsat. Its a form of English influenced by Russian. If you have not read the Burgess (a translator & linguist, etc) novel, you should! Some versions...
Forum: Movie Reviews 12-25-09
Replies: 94
Decade's Top 100 Films: 2000-2009
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Got to agree w/Michael on Eastern Promises being...

Got to agree w/Michael on Eastern Promises being superior to A History Of Violence. Both are exceptional w/out a doubt, but for me personally, Eastern Promises held up much better on subsequent...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 12-25-09
Replies: 140
Your favorite low budget film
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Im w/you here. Its a really fantastic film. Good...

Im w/you here. Its a really fantastic film. Good call. :)
Forum: General Movie Discussion 12-25-09
Replies: 12
18 Great Noughties Movies You May Have Missed
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I also really enjoyed Dirty Pretty Things. It...

I also really enjoyed Dirty Pretty Things. It tackled such diverse topics as illegal immigrants, the black market, various ethical concerns, the economy, & other social issues. It even had a bit of...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 12-25-09
Replies: 12
18 Great Noughties Movies You May Have Missed
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Hidden (aka Cache) was excellent, as was The...

Hidden (aka Cache) was excellent, as was The Brown Bunny. From the list, I have also seen Good Bye Lenin! which was quite good but not a favourite, & Me And You And Everyone We Know, which was rather...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 12-25-09
Replies: 77
What Critically Bashed Films Do You Like?
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Rotten Tomatoes gives it a 38%, if you can...

Rotten Tomatoes gives it a 38%, if you can believe that. You just cannot trust those people.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 12-25-09
Replies: 77
What Critically Bashed Films Do You Like?
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I dont know that I enjoyed it, but it sure as...

I dont know that I enjoyed it, but it sure as hell was creepy. I was pretty spooked by it too, & my nerves were shot after watching it. It had some mundane images that were more terrifying than a lot...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 12-21-09
Replies: 228
Favorite Documentaries
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Re: Favorite Documentaries

Some of my favourites:
Paradise Lost: The Child Murders At Robin Hood Hills (1996)
Paradise Lost 2: Revelations (2000)
Capturing the Friedmans (2003)
Brother's Keeper (1992)
Crumb (1994)...
Forum: Movie Reviews 12-21-09
Replies: 91
michaelcorleone's Movie Reviews
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Re: michaelcorleone's Movie Reviews

I agree wholeheartedly w/your assessment of Rhinoceros Eyes. Like you, I was expecting something great & was pretty let down. From what I remember (its been a couple years since I watched it), the...
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 12-21-09
Replies: 8
What Boy Actor Should Have Won an Oscar?
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Re: What Boy Actor Should Have Won an Oscar?

I always thought Leonardo DiCaprio deserved something for What's Eating Gilbert Grape? But he was, at least, nominated.
Forum: Movie Reviews 12-21-09
Replies: 94
Decade's Top 100 Films: 2000-2009
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Re: Decade's Top 100 Films: 2000-2009

Michael, I was disappointed to discover that Don's Plum & 2:37 are unavailable on Netflix. Looks like you can purchase them on Amazon, though. From your glowing reviews, they appear to be worth the...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 12-21-09
Replies: 77
What Critically Bashed Films Do You Like?
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Theyre such great young actors. I love the...

Theyre such great young actors. I love the Leopold & Loeb flavour of the film, as well as the police procedurals & particularly the behavioural profiling techniques which are included. Im terribly...
Forum: Movie Reviews 12-18-09
Replies: 94
Decade's Top 100 Films: 2000-2009
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I definitely will. Also I would love to hear your...

I definitely will. Also I would love to hear your thoughts on the ones I mentioned if you ever get around to them. :)
Forum: General Movie Discussion 12-18-09
Replies: 77
What Critically Bashed Films Do You Like?
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I loved Penn, but I felt the film had some...

I loved Penn, but I felt the film had some problems. I did enjoy some aspects of it. Mostly, seeing Penn make yet another complete transformation was a treat. I really like that Mark Ruffalo as well....
Forum: General Movie Discussion 12-18-09
Replies: 77
What Critically Bashed Films Do You Like?
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I can honestly say that Ive never met a single...

I can honestly say that Ive never met a single person who likes Total Eclipse. I was actually rather fanatical about it at one point. Ditto The Basketball Diaries. Both are permanent favourites.
...
Forum: Movie Reviews 12-16-09
Replies: 94
Decade's Top 100 Films: 2000-2009
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I would absolutely be interested in that.

I would absolutely be interested in that.
Forum: Movie Reviews 12-16-09
Replies: 94
Decade's Top 100 Films: 2000-2009
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Michael, I just have to tell you that I find...

Michael,
I just have to tell you that I find your Top 100 list here to be extremely refreshing. Particularly, the inclusion of Tape, Gerry, Bully, Mean Creek, Elephant, Last Days,the Assassination...
Forum: Movie Reviews 11-19-09
Replies: 2
Bug
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Re: Bug

I was very impressed w/this one as well. A nice portrait of the persuasive, convincing nature of paranoid belief systems. That Michael Shannon is intense. I love this sort of film that is confined to...
Forum: Movie Reviews 11-12-09
Replies: 4
Spiral (2007)
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Sorry, but do you by chance mean Hatchet, the...

Sorry, but do you by chance mean Hatchet, the director's earlier work? I just didnt get the Hostel tie-in. I dont think they are at all alike.

Thanks for the reply! I would love to know your...