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Reply #30 posted 09/24/09 8:27pm

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Charade (with Audrey Hepburn)

The Thomas Crowne Affair (I actually prefer the remake with Pierce Brosnan.)

Le Grand Bleu (A cult classic in France.)

Beautiful Girls


I'm also sucker for documentaries, so I would recommend:

Helvetica - Yes, an entire film about the type-face. You'll never look at it the same way again if you watch this.


The Rape of Europa - It's about the Nazi's systematic plunder of Europe's artwork and culture. Did you know there was a specific unit of the Allies dedicated to saving/recovering art stolen or destroyed during the war?


Standing in the Shadow of Motown -- About Motown's "house band", The Funk Brothers.
The check. The string he dropped. The Mona Lisa. The musical notes taken out of a hat. The glass. The toy shotgun painting. The things he found. Therefore, everything seen–every object, that is, plus the process of looking at it–is a Duchamp.
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Reply #31 posted 09/24/09 8:39pm

Harlepolis

The reason why I love Ms.Sonia Braga mushy

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Reply #32 posted 09/24/09 8:59pm

Fenwick

Wow this is great! I have not seen or heard of most of these. Imago, the Titanic post was greatness...

I've only seen the Motown documentary (which was so great to see those guys get their due) and a just few others.

The key is to actually watch them now. I'll get to as many of these as possible over the next few weeks and let you know what I find.

If anyone actually tries out Nobody's Fool, please let me know. I'd love to see that movie gain a few more fans.
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Reply #33 posted 09/24/09 9:30pm

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Interesting choices so far! I will have to come back to this when my mind is fresher, but right now I'm watching The Children's Hour and I suppose it's lesser known to some (although the 2 stars are pretty well known)

I recommend it though

If you will, so will I
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Reply #34 posted 09/24/09 9:38pm

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Awesome move and a lot of people have seen a shitty Hollywood remake of it. (City of Angels)

Seeing this could teach people that don't know how Hollywood shits out soulless regurgitations of quality movies.

also...



You haven't even seen the remake of this one yet, as it was decided to greenlight the remake before it even hit theaters in the US, but just know this: the Hollywood studio thought the title was too complex for American audiences and has changed it.
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Reply #35 posted 09/24/09 9:46pm

Harlepolis



Don't watch it once if you want to truly get the film because its confusing as ALL hell(at least to me). You’ve been forewarned.
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Reply #36 posted 09/24/09 9:54pm

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Because you probably think Spike Lee's 1st movie was "Do the Right Thing".
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Reply #37 posted 09/24/09 9:57pm

Harlepolis

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Because you probably think Spike Lee's 1st movie was "Do the Right Thing".


Actually, this is his 1st movie boxed



And "School Daze" was VERY known(at least among the African American audience), it sparked a HELLUVA controversy if anything nod
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Reply #38 posted 09/24/09 9:59pm

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Harlepolis said:

Mars23 said:



Because you probably think Spike Lee's 1st movie was "Do the Right Thing".


Actually, this is his 1st movie boxed



And "School Daze" was VERY known(at least among the African American audience), it sparked a HELLUVA controversy if anything nod



For sure. I knew about "Gotta Have It" as well, but I thought "School Daze" would appeal to more people.

If you wanna go way back, his 1st was "Joe's Bed-Sty Barber Shop - We Cut Heads".

Funny that the "Mars Blackmon" Character from the Nike commercials was from "She's Gotta Have It".
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Reply #39 posted 09/24/09 10:06pm

Harlepolis

Mars23 said:

Harlepolis said:



Actually, this is his 1st movie boxed



And "School Daze" was VERY known(at least among the African American audience), it sparked a HELLUVA controversy if anything nod



For sure. I knew about "Gotta Have It" as well, but I thought "School Daze" would appeal to more people.

If you wanna go way back, his 1st was "Joe's Bed-Sty Barber Shop - We Cut Heads".

Funny that the "Mars Blackmon" Character from the Nike commercials was from "She's Gotta Have It".


nod

That was his graduation project, if I'm not mistaken.
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Reply #40 posted 09/24/09 10:10pm

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DON'T MOVE

Italian film with Penelope Cruz.
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Reply #41 posted 09/24/09 10:14pm

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Reply #42 posted 09/24/09 10:39pm

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such a wonderful movie...

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Reply #43 posted 09/24/09 10:43pm

Imago

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When you first recommended this movie to me, I thought you were taking a piss.


But 10 minutes into this movie I was in love with it's characters, the theme of the movie, and just about everything in it.


It's brilliant little flick, and shows that sweetness can be found in the most bizarre of situations. All it takes is a little respect and understanding.

It was such a sweet movie. thumbs up!
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Reply #44 posted 09/24/09 10:48pm

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When you first recommended this movie to me, I thought you were taking a piss.


But 10 minutes into this movie I was in love with it's characters, the theme of the movie, and just about everything in it.


It's brilliant little flick, and shows that sweetness can be found in the most bizarre of situations. All it takes is a little respect and understanding.

It was such a sweet movie. thumbs up!


it really is a "sweet" movie...there isn't any other way to describe it effectively...
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Reply #45 posted 09/24/09 10:50pm

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I like this one!
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Reply #46 posted 09/24/09 10:53pm

Imago

roodboi said:

Imago said:



When you first recommended this movie to me, I thought you were taking a piss.


But 10 minutes into this movie I was in love with it's characters, the theme of the movie, and just about everything in it.


It's brilliant little flick, and shows that sweetness can be found in the most bizarre of situations. All it takes is a little respect and understanding.

It was such a sweet movie. thumbs up!


it really is a "sweet" movie...there isn't any other way to describe it effectively...


I thought the way the doctor treated the entire process of healing Lars was the sweetest part of the movie. lol

I swear to god, there have been few movies that touched me like this one has.

At a time when people are tripping out on crap like "Devil Wears Prada" or brainless action flicks, this movie unpretentiously charmed me. lol
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Reply #47 posted 09/24/09 10:56pm

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"Pass the Ammo" with Tim Curry
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Reply #48 posted 09/24/09 11:00pm

roodboi

Imago said:

roodboi said:



it really is a "sweet" movie...there isn't any other way to describe it effectively...


I thought the way the doctor treated the entire process of healing Lars was the sweetest part of the movie. lol

I swear to god, there have been few movies that touched me like this one has.

At a time when people are tripping out on crap like "Devil Wears Prada" or brainless action flicks, this movie unpretentiously charmed me. lol


I think it showed a side of humanity that has been missing in films for a long, long time...it was refreshing, literally
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Reply #49 posted 09/24/09 11:03pm

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This probably doesn't belong on this thread but


Possibly the funniest movie in the whole fucking world, ever especially if you grew up in the south. lol
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Reply #50 posted 09/24/09 11:07pm

Imago

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Imago said:



I thought the way the doctor treated the entire process of healing Lars was the sweetest part of the movie. lol

I swear to god, there have been few movies that touched me like this one has.

At a time when people are tripping out on crap like "Devil Wears Prada" or brainless action flicks, this movie unpretentiously charmed me. lol


I think it showed a side of humanity that has been missing in films for a long, long time...it was refreshing, literally



Oh, Completely. I loved it so much I watched twice in a row back-to-back redface

Honestly, it was just incredible. And I loved how the church members chose to embrace his 'perversion' instead of criticizing him, although they knew very little about his condition. They chose mercy over judgment.

Goddamnit, Jason, I'm going to have to see it again lol
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Reply #51 posted 09/24/09 11:11pm

roodboi

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roodboi said:



I think it showed a side of humanity that has been missing in films for a long, long time...it was refreshing, literally



Oh, Completely. I loved it so much I watched twice in a row back-to-back redface

Honestly, it was just incredible. And I loved how the church members chose to embrace his 'perversion' instead of criticizing him, although they knew very little about his condition. They chose mercy over judgment.

Goddamnit, Jason, I'm going to have to see it again lol


I bought the dvd at a pawn shop this week...lol

so, it's gonna be on regular rotation here...

I dare anyone to watch it and not be left with a renewed sense of faith in understanding and compassion...
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Reply #52 posted 09/24/09 11:12pm

Imago

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Imago said:




Oh, Completely. I loved it so much I watched twice in a row back-to-back redface

Honestly, it was just incredible. And I loved how the church members chose to embrace his 'perversion' instead of criticizing him, although they knew very little about his condition. They chose mercy over judgment.

Goddamnit, Jason, I'm going to have to see it again lol


I bought the dvd at a pawn shop this week...lol

so, it's gonna be on regular rotation here...

I dare anyone to watch it and not be left with a renewed sense of faith in understanding and compassion...

If you were gay, I'd stalk you sigh
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Reply #53 posted 09/24/09 11:12pm

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music I'm afraid of Americans. I'm afraid of the world. music
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Reply #54 posted 09/24/09 11:14pm

Imago

roodboi said:

Imago said:




Oh, Completely. I loved it so much I watched twice in a row back-to-back redface

Honestly, it was just incredible. And I loved how the church members chose to embrace his 'perversion' instead of criticizing him, although they knew very little about his condition. They chose mercy over judgment.

Goddamnit, Jason, I'm going to have to see it again lol


I bought the dvd at a pawn shop this week...lol

so, it's gonna be on regular rotation here...

I dare anyone to watch it and not be left with a renewed sense of faith in understanding and compassion...


And another thing about this wonderful movie.... lol

When he let's her 'die', I actually got quite emotional falloff

Not because she had become real to me, but because of what she represented.
He was finally allowing himself to grieve and move on... a very painful process for many of us. His was in the most literal yet abstract sense at the same time. It was very powerful.



God, I love this movie. lol

I'm so glad you recommended it.
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Reply #55 posted 09/24/09 11:16pm

roodboi

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roodboi said:



I bought the dvd at a pawn shop this week...lol

so, it's gonna be on regular rotation here...

I dare anyone to watch it and not be left with a renewed sense of faith in understanding and compassion...

If you were gay, I'd stalk you sigh


rolleyes

apparently, I'm just not worth the effort...I'm sure you've overcome greater odds...

and, I've spent the last 15 minutes discussing this movie and listening to George Michaels 'Precious Box'...quite possibly the gayest 15 minutes of my life
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Reply #56 posted 09/24/09 11:17pm

Imago

roodboi said:

Imago said:


If you were gay, I'd stalk you sigh


rolleyes

apparently, I'm just not worth the effort...I'm sure you've overcome greater odds...

and, I've spent the last 15 minutes discussing this movie and listening to George Michaels 'Precious Box'...quite possibly the gayest 15 minutes of my life


falloff!!!!
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Reply #57 posted 09/24/09 11:21pm

roodboi

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falloff!!!!


and I gotta say, I love that song...love it, love it, love it...it's like my own metaphorical 'real girl'...
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Reply #58 posted 09/24/09 11:22pm

Imago

roodboi said:

Imago said:


falloff!!!!


and I gotta say, I love that song...love it, love it, love it...it's like my own metaphorical 'real girl'...

Oh please, roodboi. You had me at 'hello'.






You had me at 'hello'.
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Reply #59 posted 09/24/09 11:23pm

roodboi

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roodboi said:



and I gotta say, I love that song...love it, love it, love it...it's like my own metaphorical 'real girl'...

Oh please, roodboi. You had me at 'hello'.






You had me at 'hello'.

just think of the condition you'll be in at 'goodbye'...
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