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I'm in the process of watching 2001: A Space Odyssey.
I can't really compare it to any movie I've seen. My full review is yet to come. I'm sure you'll wait with baited breath.
As far as "old" movies go its unlikely to top the all time great, Chinatown, but I'm enjoying it.
Granted, I've missed a lot of "classics" but this is the thread for that.
I've also never seen The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, but the Korean version, The Good, The Bad, and The Weird, was strangely fantastic.
Cant seem to find the sc button ;D 2001 will take a while yeh.....skip the crappy sequel
Fkn Amat! Thanks alot.....I've never seen Fight Club or Gone with the wind
- A Clockwork Orange
- Chinatown
- Taxi
Probably a lot more out there but can't think of anymore right now.
Damn guys I've seen pretty much all those movies. All of Kubrik's movies are class!
Now if we're talking specifically classic movies I'm going to have to think a while
-Paths of Glory one of the few Kubrik movies I haven't seen.
I've missed a couple Hitchcock movies but I'll get around to them I'm going to see 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' tonight.
If you like a certain genre let me know and I'll suggest some flix for you.
-Apocalypse Now
-Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
-Rebel Without a Cause
-Spartacus
-A Streetcar Named Desire
-Yojimbo
-Rashomon
I have a lot of movies I need to see.
How about movies before the Hayes code was eliminated? I think around before 1968? I just felt that Hollywood back then had more creativity before the gratuitous sex and violence started getting out of hand. I'm not a prude by any means just thought that Hollywood had much better quality of movies from that particular era.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Kabong
For example I just got done watching the 1945 version of the Picture of Dorian Gray with Angela Lansbury and thought it was much superior than the newer 1970s version which had copious amounts of sexual matters and drug use. You know what they say, sometimes less is more. The '45 version just hinted what were the sins of Dorian instead of showing it like the 70s version, surprisingly it's also rated much higher by critics.
Casablanca,
It's a Wonderful Life - our lass say's this is well worth it, but will wait till xmas time for this one.
Godfather Part III - had not seen any of these till recently, mentioned it to the missus and got the box-set for my b'day, so managed to watch 1+2.
1st off, Matty Casablanca and Its A Wonderful Life are great pictures....Godfather 3? Not so much.
Oh you're spot on the money. Now'a'days you've got gratuitous sex and violence so much so that film makers and directors have all but forgotten that people experience movies by more than just watching them. Great movies make you use your imagination and the lack of special effects made directors think harder about how to shoot something. Look at 'The Public Enemy' (the James Cagney one not the newer movie) Cagney kills Putty Nose in a scene and you never actually SEE the murder but you hear a shot and a scream of pain/terror...its little stuff like that which can spark your imagination wondering how Putty Nose finally bought it.Quote:
Originally Posted by generalbulldogHow about movies before the Hayes code was eliminated? I think around before 1968? I just felt that Hollywood back then had more creativity before the gratuitous sex and violence started getting out of hand. I'm not a prude by any means just thought that Hollywood had much better quality of movies from that particular era.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Kabong
For example I just got done watching the 1945 version of the Picture of Dorian Gray with Angela Lansbury and thought it was much superior than the newer 1970s version which had copious amounts of sexual matters and drug use. You know what they say, sometimes less is more. The '45 version just hinted what were the sins of Dorian instead of showing it like the 70s version, surprisingly it's also rated much higher by critics.
I love all the old crime movies...bad guys were bad guys, good guys were good guys, and the actors that played them were great: Cagney, Bogart, Edward G. Robinson, Paul Muni, Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum...there's nobody that can touch those guys today.
I have and never will see ET.
I made the mistake of trying to watch the Redux version - which was possibly one of the worst and most boring movies I have ever seen - and now I can't make myself watch the original (which is supposed to be great).Quote:
Originally Posted by generalbulldog
Apocalypse Now is a good movie, but what kills it for me is its all based off of Heart of Darkness only the backdrop is Vietnam and not the Congo.
I watched Dr. Strangelove last night and had a big ol' Churchill cigar. Dr. Strangelove is probably the funniest movie I've ever seen bar The Big Lebowski.
Any Star Wars movie
American Beauty
Any Lord of the Rings
Any Pirates of the Caribean
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Originally Posted by El Kabong
had to watch this in a film history class and loved it!
Saw your post and thought of this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mattyhitman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOzWb2a2NLU
This is what your porn addiction has done to you. I've seen all these films.
Someone find me a modern classic film that doesn't suck - I probably won't have seen it. :)
Speaking of which, I haven't seen Dr. Strangeglove and the Big Lebowski. 2 other movies I need to watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Kabong
Good lord man! Watch those movies now!Quote:
Originally Posted by generalbulldogSpeaking of which, I haven't seen Dr. Strangeglove and the Big Lebowski. 2 other movies I need to watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Kabong
I am a huge fan of Godfather 1 and 2 but don't even bother looking at three. I mean like seriously it ruined it for me for a while. Especially after 2 was better than 1 IMO I was dumbfounded and disappointed in the third. I HONESTLY wish I never watched it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mattyhitman
Yeah for real....2 of the WORST death scenes ever!!! :vd: ....I bet Winona Ryder falls on her knees and thanks God she gave up the female lead in that movie!Quote:
Originally Posted by chinchekkedI am a huge fan of Godfather 1 and 2 but don't even bother looking at three. I mean like seriously it ruined it for me for a while. Especially after 2 was better than 1 IMO I was dumbfounded and disappointed in the third. I HONESTLY wish I never watched it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mattyhitman
I happen to like Winona Ryder, sketchy as she may be I'd give it to her ;D
Yeah, don't get me wrong it is not close to the worst movie ever but it may very well be the most disappointing movie ever when you consider its predecessors.Quote:
Originally Posted by El KabongYeah for real....2 of the WORST death scenes ever!!! :vd: ....I bet Winona Ryder falls on her knees and thanks God she gave up the female lead in that movie!Quote:
Originally Posted by chinchekkedI am a huge fan of Godfather 1 and 2 but don't even bother looking at three. I mean like seriously it ruined it for me for a while. Especially after 2 was better than 1 IMO I was dumbfounded and disappointed in the third. I HONESTLY wish I never watched it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mattyhitman
I happen to like Winona Ryder, sketchy as she may be I'd give it to her ;D
What I did about 6 months ago, was get a list of the best 100 movies ever made and started watching. At least 1/2 of them were made before 1950 or so. didn't watch them all, still got plenty to go but it gave me a good idea about early cinema.
the other thing I do is watch Turner Classic Movie channel from time to time, late at night when time for bed. have stumbled upon some great movies. to Kill a Mockingbird. 12 Angry men. Casablanca. Even some of the musicals I found amazing. Rhapsody in Blue for eg.
I remember at your age I would watch TCM because of the classic movies. I saw My Fair Lady, Roman Holiday, West Side Story, Citizen Kane, the Good Bad and the Ugly, etc. It really is a great channel.Quote:
Originally Posted by Youngblood
I've tried to force myself through 1984...I like John Hurt and all, but its true to the book, that's for sure :rolleyes:
Ah, now im not sure if i want to watch part3, was gonna watch it this weekend at some point !Quote:
Originally Posted by chinchekkedYeah, don't get me wrong it is not close to the worst movie ever but it may very well be the most disappointing movie ever when you consider its predecessors.Quote:
Originally Posted by El KabongYeah for real....2 of the WORST death scenes ever!!! :vd: ....I bet Winona Ryder falls on her knees and thanks God she gave up the female lead in that movie!Quote:
Originally Posted by chinchekkedI am a huge fan of Godfather 1 and 2 but don't even bother looking at three. I mean like seriously it ruined it for me for a while. Especially after 2 was better than 1 IMO I was dumbfounded and disappointed in the third. I HONESTLY wish I never watched it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mattyhitman
I happen to like Winona Ryder, sketchy as she may be I'd give it to her ;D
Gonna have to watch it tho, would be shame not to considering i have the box-set :-\
....Well once should just about do it for youQuote:
Originally Posted by MattyhitmanAh, now im not sure if i want to watch part3, was gonna watch it this weekend at some point !Quote:
Originally Posted by chinchekkedYeah, don't get me wrong it is not close to the worst movie ever but it may very well be the most disappointing movie ever when you consider its predecessors.Quote:
Originally Posted by El KabongYeah for real....2 of the WORST death scenes ever!!! :vd: ....I bet Winona Ryder falls on her knees and thanks God she gave up the female lead in that movie!Quote:
Originally Posted by chinchekkedI am a huge fan of Godfather 1 and 2 but don't even bother looking at three. I mean like seriously it ruined it for me for a while. Especially after 2 was better than 1 IMO I was dumbfounded and disappointed in the third. I HONESTLY wish I never watched it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mattyhitman
I happen to like Winona Ryder, sketchy as she may be I'd give it to her ;D
Gonna have to watch it tho, would be shame not to considering i have the box-set :-\