alf_stewart Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Watch ''La Haine'' Probably the one movie that had the biggest influence on me, next to Battle of Algiers. Immense and another awesome Vincent Cassel performance. My favourite film. Pulled it to pieces on my Uni course, which can ruin a film; just made me love it even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted September 25, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2009 There are just too many. Asking me to pick my favourite film is like asking me my favourite book, or album; can't do it, I'd end up with a massive list - and even that would change from day to day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf_stewart Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I can tell you what isn't my favourite film; Hurt Locker. Watched it last night. What on Earth is all the fuss about? Had legs for about 40 mins, then died on it's arse. Epically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnerking7 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 In the Loop. Brilliant. Going to watch again as there's definitely some quality dialogue I missed the first time around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted September 29, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted September 29, 2009 i recommend Mulholland Drive.Watched it at the weekend. It's.... remarkable. If you're a David Lynch fan you know what to expect. If you're not, I dunno what you'd make of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namaste Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Saw 'Midnight Express' on Channel 4 recently and set it to SKY + Great movie and a true story. Brad Davies should have won an Oscar had his performance not been so well done. Excellant support from John Hurt and Randy Quaid too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 If you're not, I dunno what you'd make of it. I'm not and Well I'm not sure what I made of it other than "Nice tits on Naomi Watts" it's one i probably need to view again armed with this little guide from Lynch Pay particular attention in the beginning of the film: At least two clues are revealed before the credits. Notice appearances of the red lampshade. Can you hear the title of the film that Adam Kesher is auditioning actresses for? Is it mentioned again? An accident is a terrible event — notice the location of the accident. Who gives a key, and why? Notice the robe, the ashtray, the coffee cup. What is felt, realized, and gathered at the Club Silencio? Did talent alone help Camilla? Note the occurrences surrounding the man behind Winkie's. Where is Aunt Ruth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted September 29, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted September 29, 2009 i recommend Mulholland Drive.Watched it at the weekend. It's.... remarkable. If you're a David Lynch fan you know what to expect. If you're not, I dunno what you'd make of it. I am and It's a fantastic movie. Still prefer Inland Empire though. That movie is just mesmerizing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Edit: Just watched Synecdoche, New York for the second time. Amazing film. Watch, watch and watch again. Easily one of the best i've seen in years. Charlie Kaufman never disapoints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Synecdoche, New York massively pissed me off. I really wanted it to be great and went in as a huge Kaufman fan - only to quickly realise why he usually stays the fook away from the director's chair. Great screenwriter, but a terrible director. He needed someone picking that shite apart. It was about 45 minutes too long and the pacing was horrific. I liked the concept, but the execution of it was a monstrosity. Even PS Hoffman couldn't save that sinking ship. I'll stick to Eternal Sunshine, Malkovich and Adaptation for my Kaufman fix. Mulholland Drive, on the other hand, is a stunning piece of work and the best film since the turn of the decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I have a film to recommend.........................that you dont waste a second watching. "Observe & Report". When was the last time Seth Rogen actually made something that was funny? This was beyond dire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 If you can find it, a rare gem is the british comedy film 'The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer'. Peter Cook is brilliant in it, and there's a couple of fit birds in it (Valerie Leon anyone!?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briggaman Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Not sure if I have already posted this, however 'Empire of the Sun' in an absolute must see. It's a Spielberg film and stars Christian Bale when he was a little lad and John Malkovich. Even if you aren't a fan of these two, try watching it anyway as it is brilliant in my opinion. The book is also worth a read. I actually think I have mentioned it in this thread before, but oh well. It deserves another mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namaste Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 ^ Yes it is a great movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnerking7 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 UP! another Pixar gem. Let the right one in - immense. Battle of Algiers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Finding Nemo Monsters Inc Toy Story The Lion King Jungle Book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted October 2, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted October 2, 2009 Bubba Ho-Tep. The concept is stupid, but brilliant. Elvis is in a Southern retirement home, having grown tired of fame in the 70s and given it all to the best impersonator he could find, who subsequently died on the loo 1977. Suddenly people start dying in the retirement home and Elvis, along with JFK (pathed up after the assassination attempt, dyed black, and forgotten about) investigate why. It's really short, has Bruce Campbell as Elvis, low bugget stuff that just makes you smile with it's brilliance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 ^The Campbell is a legend!^ For you obscure film-nuts out there, my brother has tipped me off to a real old film called 'The Testament of Doctor Mabuse'. If you want a brilliant 'remake' try the Malaysian Bond-spoof 'For Your Height Only'. B-Movieingly brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Bruce Campbell 8) I must watch bubba ho tep. I'd recommend his My Name Is Bruce film too - has me in stiches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted October 2, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted October 2, 2009 Guess what I just did? I just watched "The Big Lebowski" FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER. It was, err... good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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