We’ve been watching lots of movies lately since there is no internet in most houses the live in. Saw memories of a geisha and climax this week - both were great! Geisha because of the amazing cinematography (but that love story gave me the creeps). Climax was trippy as hell, with the most badass dance scene I’ve ever seen on screen:
Made me realize I haven’t taken the time to watch many “good” movies recently. Would love some recommendations about your favorites, let’s get a thread going!
An incomplete list in no particular order (which I may add to when I wake up a bit more): Harold and Maude There Will Be Blood Magnolia Red Dawn Cinema Paradiso The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover Heat Jean de Florrette/Manon of the Spring Trainspotting Strictly Ballroom Drowning Mona Oh Brother Where Art Thou Waking Ned Devine The Sound of Music Gattaca Into the Wild Interstellar Dead Poets Society The Big Lebowski Control In America A Clockwork Orange Full Metal Jacket Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels That’s a good start. [EDIT] to add: Captain Fantastic Benny and Joon Raise the Red Lantern
Some of my faves: -- Interstellar The Departed Hunt for the Wilderpeople Lock, Stock and two Smoking Barrels Rock n Rolla Ocean's Eleven (and Twelve, Thirteen to me is hit or miss) This is England Dead Man's Shoes Back to the Future Drive Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse (genuinely, I loved this movie. It ticked every damn box) Wall-E Django Unchained Once Were Warriors (very raw and violent, as a heads up) Out of the Blue Cabin in the Woods These Final Hours Shaun of the Dead Jurassic Park Memento -- I love horror movies though, so further in that genre: -- The Conjuring The VVitch Alien Get Out It Follows Pan's Labyrinth Bone Tomahawk The Descent 10 Cloverfield Lane Split Ghost Stories The Mist A Quiet Place Event Horizon Insidious (Or at least, the first half of it) [REC] (Spanish version much better than the remake) VHS (1 and 2) -- Off the top of my head!
I'm so glad you included This is England. I loved that film. It's interesting - that film really resonated with me, but it's not one I usually recommend, because it also struck me as a film that many might not relate to. Nevertheless, I'm really glad you included it.
Yes! It's such good fun. I put it on when my now partner came round for the first time. She was super quiet when we first met but watching that she lost the plot and was laughing the whole time. Will always have a special place in my heart for that night alone.
Documentaries: Dear Zachary -> Horror The Act of Killing -> Horror 9/11 (By the Naudet Brothers) -> Horror When We Were Kings Man On Wire Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara Grizzly Man Mr. Death: The Risa and Fall of Fred A. Leuter J. Little Dieter Needs of Fly Grizzly Man Life Itself Jiro Dreams of Sushi Senna Hoop Dreams Anvil! The Story of Anvi -> Music 20 Feet From Stardom-> Music Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (and McFadden's follow-ups if you like) -> Music
As you are such a world traveler, I'm going to suggest some that touch on the idea of travel and exploration, that seems so much a part of who you are: 1. Long Way Round 2. Long Way Down Ewan McGregor and his friend Charlie Boorman are avid motorcyclists, and decide to travel around the world on bikes. First laterally, then vertically. The two guys are great friends, adventurous travelers, and just kinda jump in with both feet and try to make the best of whatever happens. I like these movies because they seem shoddily planned... two guys with more money than sense, just winging it, and figuring it out along the way. The movies are imperfect... just like actual international travel. The second one is better (more fun and lighthearted) than the first, but they should be watched in order. 3. Before Sunrise It's very 1990's, very naive, very teenage love movie. Naive... just like the characters themselves. But it taps into some of the mystery and serendipity and crazy experiences that travel can give you. 4. Master and Commander Ok... it's a drama. But it apparently is the closest representation of what sea exploration on sailing ships was like, in the 1700's. And the interplay between Paul Bettany and Russell Crowe is magic.
Nice! It’s nowhere near a trip around the world, but we’ve crossed Vietnam on a motorcycle a few years ago. It took us about a month and it was a blast. I think the way you travel greatly affects how you experience a place. I love trains. And I’m hoping to go on a biking trip one day. I would just need to chose a country to explore, and rope in a friend or two. Will definitely give the motorcycle movies a watch. I really liked the before sunrise trilogy - loved seeing their evolution from in love teenagers to a married couple with their squabbles. Maybe I’m due for a rewatch soon.
I might have to give Long Way Down another crack. With Long Way Round, we could hardly wait to see the next episode (and this was back when Netflix sent us round recorded media in the mail), but when Long Way Down came out.... it just felt.... staged, or played out... or something. But I will take your recommendation and try the re-watch.The second one is better (more fun and lighthearted) than the first, but they should be watched in order.
I unfortunately ran into Long Way Down first, and felt it was a great time. My wife and I really enjoyed it. Then we watched Long Way Round, and it felt much heavier. Now I wanna go back and watch them both! It's long enough ago that it would be fresh again.
If you're up for a challenge. Santa Sangre "a pure surrealistic work.Symbols,insanity, Life and Death mix up the wild beauty of Ancient Greek Tragedy.In conclusion: this is not a film for everyone,but if you are open minded you will be able to make a step further,beyond the image itself and face the deep brutal truth of this movie.This is how it would look like a movie shot by Salvador Dali himself. "