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Oh, I'm sure you got Silence. Cause you get everything this time.
I think I actually prefer Thief's guess of A Quiet Place. I'm more confident in my guess for 44.
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I think I actually prefer Thief's guess of A Quiet Place. I'm more confident in my guess for 44.
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Two from my list, & the first since Hereditary. I wasn't to sure if either would make it but both very noble entries. I knew Mark F would vote for Act of Killing but wasn't sure if enough folks loved it enough to get more T25 placements. Glad to see it make the cut, and even bounce into the top 50. Though I will say, I wasn't a particular fan of the companion piece (The Look of Silence)
Midnight In Paris is a charming film, which feels a little gimmicky but that is overrun by its sophistication, wit, and ambiance. Truly one of Woodys top tier works
I haven't seen John Wick or Logan
Midnight In Paris is a charming film, which feels a little gimmicky but that is overrun by its sophistication, wit, and ambiance. Truly one of Woodys top tier works
I haven't seen John Wick or Logan
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6. Hereditary (2018)
13. The Act of Killing (2012)
18. Midnight in Paris (2011)
25. Death at a Funeral (2010) (1 PTER)
6. Hereditary (2018)
13. The Act of Killing (2012)
18. Midnight in Paris (2011)
25. Death at a Funeral (2010) (1 PTER)
The Act of Killing (2012, Oppenheimer)
The Act of Killing isn't only one of the greatest documentaries I've ever seen, it's one of the best films I've seen in months. A haunting testament, in which brave filmmaker interviews self proclaimed Indonesian gangsters who par took in the 1960 killing of communists. What separates this from other documentaries, is these men are asked to recreate these events in anyway they want, and what follows can shake a man to his core. An aged gangster named Anwar is the second director (in a sense) goes from boastful to believably humbled, in a micro level the ending is satisfying.
Anwar presenting the movie to his grandchildren
But on a macro level the film really shows how scary Indonesia is, a political party, Pemuda Pancasila, is truly boastful about the genocide, and are more than open about current corruption. Why wouldn't they be, the Vice President is a member, governors advocate killing Chinese neo communists, the mass murders are the hero's. A leader of a news paper speaks openly about how he changed statements of alleged communists to get them killed. Of course I always knew corruption is prevalent in developing regions, but i didn't realize this was something to be cocky about.
The recreations are frantically heartfelt, but have a sound surrealism. The colorful pictures make depictions of genocide and death, beautiful. I took great joy seeing the director momentarily breaking his silence at the end, it was honorable of him to make the film, and he kept a great balance of not intervening and putting in a word. During the credits half the names are just, Anonymous, even though the gangsters and media took pride in the genocidal heritage, perhaps the end result is something to fear for Indonesian culture. I will try to watch the extended 160 minute version eventually, but for now this has affected beyond any standard documentary.
The Act of Killing isn't only one of the greatest documentaries I've ever seen, it's one of the best films I've seen in months. A haunting testament, in which brave filmmaker interviews self proclaimed Indonesian gangsters who par took in the 1960 killing of communists. What separates this from other documentaries, is these men are asked to recreate these events in anyway they want, and what follows can shake a man to his core. An aged gangster named Anwar is the second director (in a sense) goes from boastful to believably humbled, in a micro level the ending is satisfying.
Anwar presenting the movie to his grandchildren
But on a macro level the film really shows how scary Indonesia is, a political party, Pemuda Pancasila, is truly boastful about the genocide, and are more than open about current corruption. Why wouldn't they be, the Vice President is a member, governors advocate killing Chinese neo communists, the mass murders are the hero's. A leader of a news paper speaks openly about how he changed statements of alleged communists to get them killed. Of course I always knew corruption is prevalent in developing regions, but i didn't realize this was something to be cocky about.
The recreations are frantically heartfelt, but have a sound surrealism. The colorful pictures make depictions of genocide and death, beautiful. I took great joy seeing the director momentarily breaking his silence at the end, it was honorable of him to make the film, and he kept a great balance of not intervening and putting in a word. During the credits half the names are just, Anonymous, even though the gangsters and media took pride in the genocidal heritage, perhaps the end result is something to fear for Indonesian culture. I will try to watch the extended 160 minute version eventually, but for now this has affected beyond any standard documentary.
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Scarlett Johansson IIII
Jessica Chastain III
Mark Ruffalo III
Chris Evans III
Michelle Williams II
Emma Stone II
Zazie Beetz II
Robert Downey Jr. II
Jake Gyllenhaal II
Leonardo DiCaprio II
Michael Shannon II
Rachel McAdams II
Hugh Jackman II
Domhnall Gleeson II
(pls lemme know if I overlooked some)
Chris Evans was in four movies that made the countdown:
# 94. Captain America: Civil War
# 79. Avengers: Endgame
# 74. Knives Out
# 72. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Michael Shannon was in three movies that made the countdown:
# 74. Knives Out
# 67. Take Shelter
# 52. The Shape of Water
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48. John Wick (2014, Chad Stahelski) 132 points
47. The Act of Killing (2012, Joshua Oppenheimer, Christine Cynn, and Anonymous)
46. Logan (2017, James Mangold) 134 points
45. Midnight in Paris (2011, Woody Allen) 135 points
I've only seen bits of 'The Act of Killing', which was good but had to turn it off unexpectedly and never got round to finishing it.
'Midnight in Paris' I really need to get round to. 'John Wick' and 'Logan' are not on my radar at all.
47. The Act of Killing (2012, Joshua Oppenheimer, Christine Cynn, and Anonymous)
46. Logan (2017, James Mangold) 134 points
45. Midnight in Paris (2011, Woody Allen) 135 points
I've only seen bits of 'The Act of Killing', which was good but had to turn it off unexpectedly and never got round to finishing it.
'Midnight in Paris' I really need to get round to. 'John Wick' and 'Logan' are not on my radar at all.
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44. Portrait Of A Lady On Fire
43. Avengers: Infinity War
Don't ask, my brain works funny sometimes
43. Avengers: Infinity War
Don't ask, my brain works funny sometimes
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Just quickly, because I am behind...
Seen Logan and John Wick, but not seen Midnight in Paris and The Act of Killing.
Never got the hype for the John Wick stuff, even finding some of the dialogue and situations unintentionally funny. Never made it past the first one in the series.
Logan was good...but I am quite surprised to see it so high up on the list, or to even make the list, really. Kind of a head-scratcher.
Seen Logan and John Wick, but not seen Midnight in Paris and The Act of Killing.
Never got the hype for the John Wick stuff, even finding some of the dialogue and situations unintentionally funny. Never made it past the first one in the series.
Logan was good...but I am quite surprised to see it so high up on the list, or to even make the list, really. Kind of a head-scratcher.
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Was this for real, or is it also a clue?
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138 points, 8 lists
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Director
Martin McDonagh, 2017
Starring
Frances McDormand, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Lucas Hedges
