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Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-11-11
Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-10-11
Replies: 97
Most Overrated Classic/Acclaimed Movies
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
That's true. In comparison to modern day, Star...

That's true. In comparison to modern day, Star Wars isn't considered great. In a historical context, it revived cinema and introduced rare imagery in those days.

@Mark

Yes, I thought that both...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-10-11
Replies: 97
Most Overrated Classic/Acclaimed Movies
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
I will admit that 2001: ASO is not everyone's cup...

I will admit that 2001: ASO is not everyone's cup of tea. To each their own.



The film ponders and ponders with questions. The dialogue rambles like a soliloquy. Maybe a play should've been...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-10-11
Replies: 97
Most Overrated Classic/Acclaimed Movies
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
Overrated merely means that the movie is rated...

Overrated merely means that the movie is rated too highly or given too much credit. It doesn't mean the movie is bad; the contrary, in fact. The movie can still be great or good, but merely...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-10-11
Replies: 97
Most Overrated Classic/Acclaimed Movies
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
From your other previous point I will explain my...

From your other previous point I will explain my reasoning for the two mentioned movies.

The Seventh Seal is overrated because it's pretentious, boring, and absurdly contemplative without any...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-10-11
Replies: 97
Most Overrated Classic/Acclaimed Movies
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
I never said you couldn't discuss. I just meant...

I never said you couldn't discuss. I just meant that there is no need to get personal or attack each other. Feel free to discuss.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-10-11
Replies: 97
Most Overrated Classic/Acclaimed Movies
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
Most Overrated Classic/Acclaimed Movies

In your opinion, what is the most overrated movies that are considered classics or universally acclaimed by critics and audiences alike?

For me, Blader Runner, Seven Samurai, Rashomon, Pulp...
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 08-10-11
Replies: 25
Best/Favourite Foreign Film Director
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
Yes, non-American.

Yes, non-American.
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 08-10-11
Replies: 25
Best/Favourite Foreign Film Director
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
I just finished a few Bunuel films and I...

I just finished a few Bunuel films and I absolutely loved them.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-10-11
Replies: 260
Movies You Avoided Seeing (for various reasons)
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
I'd have to agree. Bergman is difficult to get...

I'd have to agree. Bergman is difficult to get into, especially since all his movies are too artsy or more designated towards critics, rather than the general audience.
Replies: 10
Blu Ray vs DVD: Older Movies
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
Thanks for the answers everyone. Got the...

Thanks for the answers everyone. Got the information I needed.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-04-11
Replies: 260
Movies You Avoided Seeing (for various reasons)
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
I'm sort of avoiding Persona by Ingmar Bergman....

I'm sort of avoiding Persona by Ingmar Bergman. The idea freaks me out a bit.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-04-11
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 08-03-11
Forum: Movie Reviews 08-03-11
Replies: 47
HitchFan97's Top 50 Favorites
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
I recently watched Blade Runner. I didn't like it...

I recently watched Blade Runner. I didn't like it much. Great list though man.
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 08-03-11
Replies: 25
Best/Favourite Foreign Film Director
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
Thanks for the suggestions. I will definitely...

Thanks for the suggestions. I will definitely check out everything you guys have mentioned.

@Justin: Really? I hope I enjoy Bunuel'sy works. I've been hearing so many amazing things. I hope my...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-02-11
Replies: 178
Greatest Villain Tournament
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
BRACKET 1 FINAL Michael Corleone (The...

BRACKET 1 FINAL

Michael Corleone (The Godfather Trilogy) vs HAL 9000 (2001: A Space Odyssey)

BRACKET 2 FINAL

The Joker (The Dark Knight) vs Darth Vader (Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back)...
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 08-02-11
Replies: 25
Best/Favourite Foreign Film Director
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
Jean-Pierre Melville is amazing. I'm ordering...

Jean-Pierre Melville is amazing. I'm ordering movies from Andrei Tarkovsky and Luis Bunuel right now. Hopefully, their movies will amaze me.
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 08-02-11
Replies: 25
Best/Favourite Foreign Film Director
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
I just watched Wings of Desire by Wim Wenders and...

I just watched Wings of Desire by Wim Wenders and thought it was awfully boring. The script was too pretentious and poetic.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-01-11
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 07-29-11
Replies: 25
Best/Favourite Foreign Film Director
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
Best/Favourite Foreign Film Director

Who's the best foreign film director in your opinion?

I haven't watched a ton of foreign films, so I can't really judge. Although right now, I like Jean-Pierre Melville a lot. I've watched some...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-29-11
Replies: 40
Top 10 Worst Movies of 2010
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
I'm glad I don't watch movies in theaters anymore.

I'm glad I don't watch movies in theaters anymore.
Replies: 10
Blu Ray vs DVD: Older Movies
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
Blu Ray vs DVD: Older Movies

Aside from new releases, does blu ray make a big difference in picture and sound quality for older movies (1930-1980s)? If so, how drastic?
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-28-11
Replies: 348
Your Favorite Characters
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
Favourite Characters: Tin Man - The Wizard...

Favourite Characters:

Tin Man - The Wizard of Oz

http://www.gonemovies.com/WWW/MyWebFilms/Drama/WizardTinManClose.jpg

Colonel Dax - Paths of Glory
...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-28-11
Replies: 229
What movie have you seen the most times?
Posted By SpaceOdyssey
Probably the Lion King. I've seen that movie so...

Probably the Lion King. I've seen that movie so many times.