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"Blade Runner" - sci/fi/detective thing with a twist on what it is to be human
How could I forget Blade Runner! And if you liked that you might enjoy Dark City. Once again it's all about human identity and memory in particular. The conclusion sneaks up on you after plenty of clues and you'll be thinking about it for days afterwards.
My most cherished film of all time: La Double Vie de V é ronique (The Double Life of Veronica), 1991, directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski. It is an exquisite cinematic pleasure; its haunting and soulful soundtrack will continue to evoke an otherworldly mood, should you afterwards hear only a few bars. This film is a treasure trail of meaning and symbolism. The beauty of this is: much of this must be contributed by the viewer.
Another favorite and impactful film is Wings of Desire (Der Himmel ü ber Berlin), 1987, directed by Wim Wenders. [Hint: when the spiritual life is not enough to satisfy...]
Both films were instrumental to my own release and 'becoming' .
-V
Evil - Swedish film about a boy struggling to grow up.
The Frailty - very strange film about how serial killers are good guys after all.
Distant Drums - great old Indian film set in the Everglades.
Slim
CASABLANCA is a recognised masterpiece and i agree.
Anything by Mike Leigh : Abigails Party, Nuts in May, Secrets and Lies etc.
Peace
Lowden
The Bourne Supremacy.
Great story and action throughout. One cannot take one's eyes off the screen for a moment!
Others I enjoy:
Notting Hill
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Ian
The Outsiders
This features many well known names in a early role with a good story.
Stars: Patrick Swayze, Tom Cruise, Matt Dillon, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Ralph Macchio.
CS 101
Oscar & Lucinda
Dear Frankie
Paradise Road
Cold Mountain
The Red Violin
A River Runs Through It
Pride & Prejudice
Vanity Fair
Driving Miss Daisy
The Color Purple
Stage Beauty
The English Patient
Out of Africa
Dreamer
Road to Perdition
Just got back from watching Little Miss Sunshine. Highly recommend(unless you are terribly offended by an assortment of F-bombs and some sexual conversations). VERY FUNNY. Of all the movies I have seen this year thus far, this is my #1 pick for Best Picture of the year.
Best moments in this film? The horn and Rick James.
Still LOL'ing MAO.
RV..............hilarious. Anyone that camps in an RV will love this one.
World Trade Center
Little Miss Sunshine
(BTW the first Pirates and Star Wars--Clones will be on TV Sunday evening)
Blondie
