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Original and/or Thought Provoking Films (pg. 3)
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| Allegory |
| quote: | Originally posted by TranceXtasy
I'm probably sure that this has been done on this board previously, but I'm just curious about films you have seen that have made a significant impact on you, and as a result remain vivid in your memory. Personally, I have just about had it with the traditional cookie-cutter Hollywood films. It seems that Hollywood for the most part, is mass producing garbage that only appeals to the lowest common denominator. Here is a selection of films that I really enjoyed and that have remained dear to me:
Donnie Darko
Memento
American Beauty
A Beautiful Mind
Requiem for a Dream
Pi
City of God
Amelie
A Clockwork Orange
The Pianist
The Deer Hunter
Mulholland Dr.
Blue Velvet
Lost Highway
Garden State
Bowling For Columbine
The Matrix
Fahrenheit 9/11
Platoon
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Gattaca
Fight Club
Magnolia
The Usual Suspects
American History X |
These films are all quite good, but woulld it surprise you to know that they're almost all Hollywood films?
You're right, a lot of films being distributed these days; both in and out of the studio system are mediocre at best. And not only that, they cater to a particular genre; we used to see at least trwo new movies a week and had a decent selection to choose from, now we struggle seeing one every couple of weeks.
They don't necessarily have to produce exceptional product, but enough variety to suit everyone's palette. One's mood varies on a daily basis, and although I adore the likes of Bergman and Stan Brackage, there are days when I love to watch movies by brett ratner or peter sellers and be a silly goose.
Anyway, that's just my 2 cents. |
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| TranceXtasy |
| quote: | Originally posted by timmyboy
having just watched Donnie Darko 3 days ago I think its the most thought provoking movie (or "ed up") out there so far just shading, Memento, Requiem and Lost Highway.
oh and if tv series were allowed here Twin Peaks would get my vote |
I absolutely loved Donnie Darko. Its a difficult movie to fully understand, but I found the supplementary DVD material dealing with scripts from "The Philosophy of Time Travel" very helpful in tying in the film together. There is also supplementary info on the official website, that helps to give you a broader base on the characters of the film. Overall, its one of my favorite movies, it was a real challenge solving the puzzle that this movie embodies.
I see that you are also a fan of David Lynch, based on your selection. I truly believe that David Lynch is a modern day artistic genius. He is a writer, poet, photographer, sculptor, painter, composer, and director. His movies make a very strong statement on the state of society, as well as delving into the deepest inner recesses of the human psyche. By utilizing such literary devices as symbolism, allegory, metaphors, and personification he creates truly unique and all encompassing modern day masterpieces. Nothing in his movies is arbitrary, everything is closely planned and serves a purpose of some sort, even the most minute gestures, details, or characteristics. |
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| TranceXtasy |
| quote: | Originally posted by Allegory
These films are all quite good, but woulld it surprise you to know that they're almost all Hollywood films?
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I am not anti-Hollywood per say, however, I find that in order to get a unique and cognitively stimulating experience you often have to turn to independent films. That is not to say that Hollywood cannot produce such movies, for I am aware that many of the films I have mentioned are Hollywood films |
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| Cuzo |
Martin, you def said all my faves....but I think Run Lola Run (Germany) and Cinema Paradiso (Italy) were left out.
Later I'll add a bigger list as I'm an uber film buff.:D |
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| TranceXtasy |
| quote: | Originally posted by Cuzo
Martin, you def said all my faves....but I think Run Lola Run (Germany) and Cinema Paradiso (Italy) were left out.
Later I'll add a bigger list as I'm an uber film buff.:D |
Its funny that you mention "Run Lola Run" cause I just obtained a copy of it, and I'm about to watch it right now. |
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| samhouse |
i wanna watch donnie darko and City of GOd...
...most have been named already..
requiem for a dream stands out..
Thirteen stood out...
I loved forest gump just for the plain simplicity of it...i have personal reasons for feeling for his character as well...
good movie list here...im heading to blockbuster. |
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| TranceXtasy |
Update...
Recently, I have had the opportunity to watch many differenet films and would also like to add the following to my list:
Run Lola Run
Elephant
Life is Beautiful
Das Experiment (based on Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment) |
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| DJ_Elyot |
Ghost in the Shell was AWESOME.
Tears of the Sun was a ed up movie. Kinda a really sad movie about a guerilla war. |
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| SniFFleS |
21 grams
requiem for a dream
blow
run lola run
boys in the hood |
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| Rodrico |
| A interesting movie I got to watch at the film festival was a Canadian movie called "I, Claudia" based upon a play that was done here in Toronto for some time, if you can catch the movie or the play anytime, I recommend it, really well done acting and extremely funny. |
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| arek |
for something different, yet good, if not great.
a polish brothers film.
northfork
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all david lynch's works
lost highway - blue velvet - muholland dr. - simple story - (even) dune - rabbits - dumbland - short stories (grandmother, six men gettin sick, the amputee, cowboy and the frenchman) EEEEEEEERASERHEAD
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whoever likes run lola run,
check out the directors other films - they are brilliant. |
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| rabbitjoker |
| Night at the Roxbury |
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