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Boonmee on 5/8/2011 Reply · Like · (1 like)

My rankings indicate "best" films of all-time, not "favorite", although I do really love some of them.

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Seb on 12/20/2011 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Hey boonmee, thanks for accepting my friend request. I saw that you've seen the new film take shelter with Michael Shannon. I haven't had the opportunity to see it yet because it didn't screen anywhere in my local area. I just wanted to know what your opinion of it was and if the film is too slow or anything. That would be great

P.s. Love the fact that you have the tree of life as your number 1!

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Boonmee on 12/24/2011 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Glad to accept it! As for Take Shelter, well, I loved it! It ranks as my #4 film of 2011 and I think Shannon gives the best lead male performance of the year (Just ahead of Hunter McCracken for The Tree of Life). I've heard some call it slow, but I'd disagree. The whole film has such a dreamy, enigmatic felling to it and Nichols' direction is excellent. Everything- all the way down to the sound design- is great. I highly recommend it!

And I'm glad to hear you're a fan of The Tree of Life!

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Boonmee on 1/21/2012 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Grr. I resent the fact that the "Movies I haven't watched list is now officially called the List of Shame. Some of these movies I just have no intention of seeing. Simple as that.

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jeremyd99 on 1/26/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

love ur taste in film hey have u seen the artist my favorite film of 2011 and how does it rank up against the tree of life (btw i love them both)

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Boonmee on 1/27/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Hey, thanks! Yeah, I have seen "The Artist". I wouldn't call it my favorite of 2011, but it ranks around #22 of the 50-something 2011 films I've seen. I think it's very sweet and lovable, but there isn't much of anything going on beneath the surface. As you probably saw, I rank "The Tree of Life" as the greatest film of all time, so overall, The Artist is very far behind it.

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jeremyd99 on 1/27/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

its hard for me 2 decide between the two what are your top 10 of the year

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Boonmee on 1/28/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

1. The Tree of Life
2. Uncle Boonmee who can Recall his Past Lives
3. Certified Copy
4. Take Shelter
5. Poetry
6. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
7. Drive
8. Melancholia
9. Martha Marcy May Marlene
10. Cave of Forgotten Dreams

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jeremyd99 on 1/28/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

hey i see ur a 2001 a space odyssey fan cool this is my interpretation of it that the monolith represents either knowledge or proof of higher being the aliens represent god well a scientist view of god not a religious one do u think any of thats right but i know there is no right or wrong answer but ur so knowledgeable on film

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Boonmee on 1/31/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Thanks for the compliment.
I think that sounds about right. I'd say that the film as a whole symbolizes man's destiny and his struggle with technology. The fact that Dave is able to defeat HAL, shows man's enduring spirit. He moves on and evolves into something greater- the star child. I think Kubrick may have been suggesting that we have the ability to destroy ourselves through our own creations, but we also have the strength to rise above our missteps and achieve something greater. And, yeah, I think the Monolith represents great knowledge- something we as humans strive for, but often fail to grasp.

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Seb on 12/16/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

im pretty sure uncle boonme was released in 2010

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Boonmee on 2/15/2013 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Maybe in Thailand, but it was a 2011 release stateside.

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jeremyd99 on 2/6/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

would i like last year at marienbard

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Boonmee on 2/7/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

I don't know if you'd like it. It's very complicated and at times, tough to follow. It's also really slow- but I think its intriguing! I couldn't look away.

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jeremyd99 on 2/8/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

ill have to check that out any other sugestions

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Boonmee on 2/12/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

I don't know if you've seen any of these, but I recommend
Sansho the Bailiff (1954)
Cries and Whispers (1972)
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)
and especially:
Wings of Desire (1987)
I say those four based on your top ten. I don't know if they are the kinds of movies that you'd enjoy, but...there you go.

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jeremyd99 on 2/22/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

change of favorites i agree

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losercat69 on 3/6/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

uncle boonmee was very great! it was my #8 of last year.

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Boonmee on 3/7/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

That it was, my friend! It's #2 on my 2011 list.

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losercat69 on 3/22/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

i had Apichatpong Weerasethakul as my best director of the year. i think it would have been higher if i had seen it earlier in the year. but i had already had about my top 6 by the time i saw it..

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jeremyd99 on 4/17/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Thanks for recomending The Tree of Life I watched it again and loved it! It is now my number one all time is was so beautiful and intricate Im so glad I rewatched it because the first time I just thought it was a mediocre art house film

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Caesar on 7/6/2012 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Keep an eye out for The Daily Question on Connerwood1998's profile page. He's going to post a new movie question every day. :)

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Boonmee on 7/8/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Thanks for the heads up.

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PiccoloKing on 7/13/2012 Reply · Like · (2 likes)

Thanks for accepting dude. I think I can learn a lot from your list. It has all these classics, foreign films and relatively unknown films which I should check out. I'm ashamed to tell you that I've seen only 32 films in your top 200 :( But that number, I'm sure, will change in the future. I recently saw 2001 and just couldn't understand it. I have little idea what that ending signified. I did however come up with certain theories I'm not completely sure about.

You can tell by my list that it's more mainstream. It's filled with these entertaining action flicks and other popular films. But I'd definitely like to check more artsy stuff. I don't have a problem with slow-paced films :]

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Boonmee on 7/13/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

No problem.
It's really good to hear that you're are interested in venturing into new cinematic territories. A lot of people I know are not like this- They watch their popcorn flicks and dismiss everything else as "stupid" without understanding it.
Some good "artsy" films to start with if you haven't seen them already:
The Seventh Seal
The Thin Red Line
Wings of Desire
The Battle of Algiers

Even if you don't fully comprehend it, it's that willingness to be accepting of the material and the willingness to learn about it that I admire.
Thanks for sending the friend request.

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PiccoloKing on 7/14/2012 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Thanks for the recommendations. I guess I'll start with The Thin Red Line.

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shane24 on 8/13/2012 Reply · Like · (1 like)

I see you have Wild Strawberries and Persona high on your list. I recently watched them, and now consider them a favourite. Not as high as you, but at the top part of my list. 8 1/2 is a movie I wish I liked, but it's not for me. The Conformist however, sounds like a film I should look into.

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Boonmee on 8/14/2012 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Glad to here that you loved Persona and Wild Strawberries! I can understand your sentiments toward 8 1/2. I think it's just about perfect, but I know that there are plenty of people who get worn out/bored by the feel and the length of the film. Fellini just isn't for everyone.
And yes, you should definitely see The Conformist. Although it is at #8 on my list, it's more like #6- just superb filmmaking on every level.

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shane24 on 8/26/2012 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Aah, you've seen The Room. I recently watched it myself. I'm really interested on what you thought about it. Maybe over a game of catch the football!? lol!

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Boonmee on 8/27/2012 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Oh hai, Shane. I thought The Room was very, very funny. I'd seen parts of it before, but this was my first time seeing the whole thing. It really is one of the worst movies ever. The dialogue is confused and repetitive (And stupid), the acting is beyond horrible, the directing (Or lack thereof) is atrocious. But...it was still hilarious. And what was up with the four or five sex scenes? Each of them took forever, and they were all really awkwardly shot (And they were pointless). I don't buy any of that "It's a black comedy" BS, either. This was definitely intended to be a serious drama.
Anyway, this would be something that I'd love to see at one of those midnight screenings. That'd be a lot of fun.

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shane24 on 8/27/2012 Reply · Like · (1 like)

I found it funny he wanted to adopt Denny, he's about 30!

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Seb on 9/19/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

hey, how was the master??

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Boonmee on 9/21/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

The Master was fantastic. It's a very challenging movie with excellent performances all around (Especially by Phoenix...I mean, Oh my gosh, he was amazing). I still think TWBB is Anderson's best film, but The Master just reaffirms his status as one of America's most exciting contemporary filmmakers. As soon as it ended, I couldn't wait to see it again- I plan on seeing it 2 or 3 more times in theaters before picking up the blu-ray.

Also, I watched it in 70mm, and it is a sight to behold.

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jeremyd99 on 9/25/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

I was thinking about watching the movie Birth...is is good?

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Boonmee on 9/26/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Very good. It's a slow build of a movie but it is definitely worth the watch. I think it was sadly misunderstood upon release, so I disagree with the critical consensus, but, yes, I recommend it.

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Reelz on 10/13/2012 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Hey, I was looking up the greatest films of all time on Sights & Sounds, and I noticed that they had '8 1/2' ranked pretty high. And, seeing that you have it ranked at your number 4 spot, I was just curious about what makes the film so great. It's available on streaming on Netflix and I'm hoping to give it a watch sometime in the next few days if it really sparks my interest.

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Boonmee on 10/13/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Cool. Well, I was enthralled by the way it portrayed the sometimes crazy life of a filmmaker (It's essentially about Fellini himself). It beautifully shows the struggles of his current life (Both in work and love) as well as his past. It's got some fantastic dream sequences, great performances all around and an ending that is just perfect (Tying together all the characters of the film- past and present).
I love it and definitely recommend it.

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MysticSpoon on 10/17/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Boonmee, watch the French movie 'Intouchables'. It's awesome, I think you'll love it. My favorite movie of 2012 so far.

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Boonmee on 10/17/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Ooh... The Intouchables is actually a movie I've kinda been avoiding. I know that audience reception has been strong, but from what I've seen and read of it, it strikes me as one of those typical uplifting/inspirational dramas that tries too hard to pull on your heartstrings. It reminds me of something like Rain Man meets The Bucket List.
I'm sorry. I'm probably coming off as very snobby. I really do appreciate your recommendations (And I welcome them!), I'm just not terribly excited about seeing that particular film. I may be wrong, but if it's nearly as sentimental as that trailer suggests, I'll be rolling my eyes all the way through.
You seem to have a good understanding of my taste, though, so maybe I'll give it a shot when it releases on DVD.
:)

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MysticSpoon on 10/18/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Like you, I was highly skeptical going into the movie.
Comedy drama's aren't really my thing. However, I ended up absolutely loving it, not because of the drama aspect (although that was excellent as well), but because of the comedy aspect. It's one of the most hilarious movies I've ever seen, I laughed my ass off. Right from the start I was hooked by the very stylized opening with beautiful music.

The (American) trailer seems so focus more on the drama aspect of the movie than the comedy aspect. I don't know, but the trailer feels a little overdramatic, honestly. The drama in the movie itself feels genuine, and not as forced as in the trailer. And the movie is based on a real story, so I guess it isn't THAT typical. I suggest you give the movie a shot. If you are absolutely 100% certain you won't like it, then don't see it ofcourse. But it's in the IMDb top 100 for a reason... ;)

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Reelz on 10/17/2012 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Sorry for the late response. It actually sounds relatively interesting. I'll definitely give it a viewing when I get the chance. Thanks for the recommendation!

(I'll let you know what I thought of it when I see it)

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Caesar on 10/20/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Hey Boonmee,

I wanted to get your opinion on something: Do you consider a 45-minute movie (Simon of the Desert, Sherlock, Jr.) to be a feature film or a short?

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Boonmee on 10/21/2012 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Hey Caesar,
Uh...a short, I think. It's tough to say. Normally, I consider something 60/70 minutes and over to be a feature.

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Caesar on 10/21/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Cool, thanks. I always considered 60 minutes to be the dividing line between a short and a feature too, but then I heard the AMPAS puts it at 40 minutes - which strikes me as a very short running time.

Anyway, I just wanted to get your opinion. Thanks again! :)

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OneFuckTooMany on 10/23/2012 Reply · Like · (1 like)

The flickchart cut-off is also, obviouly, 40 mins.

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ToryK on 11/14/2012 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Re-watch Blade Runner. Please. :) The Final Cut's the only version I've ever seen and I love the hell out of it.

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Boonmee on 11/14/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

I definitely will at some point! The theatrical cut was good, but several things could have been changed. From what I've heard, the Final Cut cleans up many of the problems of the theatrical version and your endorsement gives me more reason to see it.

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coreyhiscocks on 11/27/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

2001 and The Tree of Life at #1 and #2?! I feel like most people I've talked to about them tend to love one and hate the other. For me, I've tried to like 2001 and have seen it maybe 6 times, but it just doesn't work for me. Explain yourself, sir! =)

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Boonmee on 11/27/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

That's funny, most people I've talked to either love both or hate both.
Anyway, I love 2001 because it resonated with me like no other film has. I finish it feeling a sense of inspiration that no other film gives me. Part of it would also be that I love Kubrick and I think his direcion in 2001 is perfect- not a single poorly-shot sequence or misstep in the handling of the film's tone. The story is told beautifully- tracing mankind from early times to the future, thus following our progression or evolution... And so on, and so forth. I think I shared some of my thoughts higher up in the comments on this page as well.

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MysticSpoon on 12/16/2012 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Aw, Boonmee, man...you sat through Thor and Iron Man 2, but you still haven't seen The Intouchables? Shame on you! ;P

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Boonmee on 12/17/2012 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Haha! Yeah, they were both awful. I only watched them because a) I wanted to watch a movie and b) I was too tired to concentrate on much. So I guess you could say I was in the mood for loud, but entertaining enough garbage.
And yes, I'll get to The Intouchables eventually! :)

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coreyhiscocks on 12/16/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Noticed a few docs recently added. I really really recommend Girl Model if you can track it down and haven't seen it already.

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Boonmee on 12/17/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

I love documentaries! I've never heard of that one, but I just looked it up, and it looks pretty good! Adding it to my netflix queue now and I'll let you know what I think once I see it.

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Seb on 12/28/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

considering your user name and profile pic, im sure you've seen 'uncle boonme who can recall his past lives'. i just recorded it on world movies and was interested to see what your thoughts are on it. all i know is that it won the 2010 palme d'or and is allegedly a very enigmatic movie

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Boonmee on 12/28/2012 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Yeah, "Uncle Boonmee who can recall his past lives" is indeed the reason for my user name. It's one of my favorite films of 2011 and I love it mainly for its dreamy, enigmatic atmosphere. Weerasethakul has a way of making mysterious films and Uncle Boonmee was beautifully done in this fashion. I've read that much of it ties into Thai folklore and history, so I'm sure that a lot of that went over my head, but the film is engrossing nevertheless. Boonmee comes to terms with death and the supernatural by the end, while his friends appear to be not as ready to do so (As it is may be suggested in the last scenes). That's another thing. All the speculation that I've done on the film, all the theories, may be wrong. There's an ambiguity to the film that opens up several possibilities regarding what the film may be saying.

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Seb on 1/1/2013 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

sounds great, ill definitely check it out.

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Seb on 1/6/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Boonmee, Have you seen Haneke's 'The Piano Teacher'? I recently watched it and i was really shocked. I ask you because you seem to watch a lot of foreign and art house films. I thought it was an excellent film, but I'm not sure if I ever want to watch it again. It's themes and the lengths that Haneke goes to illustrate them are as uncompromising as anything I've seen.

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Boonmee on 1/7/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

No, I haven't, but I've heard great things. Your endorsement makes me more interested in seeing it.

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jeremyd99 on 1/7/2013 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Hey, Boonmee. I've been trying to catch up on some 2012 releases, and I was wondering what were your highest recomendations.

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Boonmee on 1/7/2013 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Hey, Jeremy.
My highest recommendations would be:
The Turin Horse
Elena
Oslo, August 31st
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia

I would include The Master, but I'm not sure if you've seen that already.

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jeremyd99 on 1/7/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

No, I sadly haven't seen The Master yet. The funny thing is I just ordered Elena, Olso, The Turin Horse, and a movie called Tabu from 2012. They all sound great. I haven't seen much this year, but it's a much better year in film than last year.

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Boonmee on 1/8/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Agreed on this being a great year. And I'd love to see Tabu. I've heard so many great things about it and it looks fantastic, but I don't think there's a theater within 100 miles that's playing it. Bummer.

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shane24 on 1/13/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Thanks. I had to go to about four different computers to find one that would work. Everywhere else i would put the picture up, then it would disappear.

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jeremyd99 on 1/13/2013 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Hey, Boonme I just watched Zero Dark Thirty and it was amazing. It's easily the best film of 2012. I think the pro-torture accusations are a load of bullshit. The film's message has nothing to fucking do with torture! Do you agree with me? What did you think the overall message of the film was (I hope you agree with me that it's not gloryfying torture)?

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Boonmee on 1/14/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Yeah, I can't stand all the politicians and actors protesting this film. How stupid are these people? As Bigelow said herself: "depiction is not endorsement". The film presents torture very matter-of-factly and the clear-eyed, straightforward nature of that depiction seems to terrify these people. Can't say I'm surprised by the reaction, but it's disappointing nevertheless.

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jeremyd99 on 1/14/2013 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Yeah, I really enjoyed the last scene when Maya is crying. I think she sort of realized the overall meaningless of her mission and that overall it didn't accomplish much.

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Reelz on 1/15/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Thanks! Eyes Wide was phenomenal and it's definitely one of my favorite Kubrick films now. It was also the last film I had to watch in order to complete his filmography on here, so it was a great closure to a great list of films.

I'm glad I'm not the only one that got a kick out of grumpy Tommy Lee Jones.

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Reelz on 1/15/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

I actually watched Fear and Desire on YouTube. Netflix doesn't carry it and it also ceases to exist at local DVD stores around me, so I just found it on YouTube. The quality is okay but watchable and is split into 8 parts. The link is below if you want to follow through with the same method. Now after watching all of Kubrick's films, I gotta start buying all of them now. I'm going to have a hell of a time finding Fear and Desire though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKZhzpBl5g4

(Part 2, etc. will show up in the suggested videos on the side)

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Reelz on 1/15/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Sure, no problem!

Yeah I was looking at Amazon for different prices on all of his films actually. Awhile ago I managed to find a 'Mom & Pop Store' that sells really old game consoles, games, and has a TON of movies old and new. I discovered it after seeing Fear & Desire, so I had no incentive to go there and look for it, but I sure as will now. I remember seeing Eyes Wide there for only $8 awhile back. I feel like an idiot for not buying it at the time.

I remember reading about his hatred for it in a book I bought about him. I found the film to be great actually and I don't understand why Kubrick hated it so much. It's easy to tell that it's his first film, but it's still great. It isn't quite as great of a war film as FMJ or Paths of Glory, but I managed to like it better than Killer's Kiss and Lolita.

Oh, and if you REALLY want to finish Kubrick's filmography, then I highly suggest you watch his three great short films as well. I have provided links below for those too, lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBbC4LsztAI
(Flying Padre)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUbjoYV8ZiY
(The Seafarers)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBkSfYEvpKI
(Day of the Fight. This was Kubrick's first film ever and it's also my personal favorite of his short films)

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Reelz on 1/15/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

You're welcome! I'm just trying to look out for a fellow Flickcharter and fellow Kubrick fan.

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Boonmee on 1/16/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Five-hundred 2000's films seen!

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shane24 on 1/18/2013 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Nice.

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Reelz on 1/24/2013 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

You will never top my 660!

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Boonmee on 1/24/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Hehe. I'll get there! :)

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jeremyd99 on 1/28/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Hey, I saw finnaly saw Amour. Sorry, it took me so long to see. This movie is amazing. It's a film of slow and raptorous beauty. The movie's not pleasant to watch, but it's a rewarding experience. I think you'll like it. Also, tell me when you see it.

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Boonmee on 1/29/2013 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Thanks for the reply. I'm very excited about seeing it, but I'm just waiting for my local art house to get it. I'll be sure to let you know what I thought!

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trayoder on 1/30/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Thinking of checking out Hour of the Wolf on Netflix. I have been meaning to give Bergman a try. What would you compare his movies to?

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Boonmee on 1/30/2013 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

I don't know what to compare them to, but if I had to describe them in a word, I'd call them "moody"...or "dark". They all have a seriousness to them. This can be a turn-off for some people, but I personally love his work.
Hour of the Wolf is a gem and a really good entry point for someone who hasn't seen a Bergman film before.
Hope you like it!

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shane24 on 1/31/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Where to start with Holy Motors? That's the thing, I don't know what you know, so I'll keep it as vague as possible. It's a strange movie, no getting around that, but not in a bad way. I didn't recommend it to Caesar, but I think I'd recommend it to you. I think you'd appreciate the strangeness more, not that you just like strange movies. I think you know what I mean. :)

Lead actor Denis Levant was superb. He must of been jumping out of his boots with such a role. It's like he's doing 8 movies in one. Some of the film worked better for me than other parts. It all depends on whether you can get behind who Levant is at the time. It's currently around 800 out of 3684 movies on my flickchart, so it's pretty high.After you've seen it, tell me, I'll have a few questions to your opinions on certain scenes I can't mention now, without you wanting to strangle me.

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shane24 on 1/31/2013 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Can you tell me what you thought about Compliance and The Imposter? I've heard mixed reviews for Compliance.

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trayoder on 1/31/2013 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

I thought Compliance was intense, it was kind of like a car crash, you just couldn't look away.

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jeremyd99 on 1/31/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Hey, Boonme I just watched Pulp Fiction, and while I think it's a good movie, I don't think it's a a masterpiece. Why do so many people love this film? Also, what is the message of this movie or what exactly is it trying to say?

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Boonmee on 2/2/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

I can't speak for other people, but I like it so much because of Tarantino's fresh dialogue and direction as well as the non-linear presentation of the narrative. I don't think it's trying to say anything in particular. Like most Tarantino films, it is playing off familiar genre tropes and styles while remaining innovative and thoroughly postmodern.

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trayoder on 2/5/2013 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Hey Boonmee how old are you anyway?

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Boonmee on 2/5/2013 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Seventeen.

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shane24 on 2/7/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

I see that you liked Big Fan. That annoys me because I want to see it and they haven't even released the DVD yet.

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trayoder on 2/7/2013 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

How do you decide what movies to watch? or are you like me and are up to watching almost anything? lol

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shane24 on 2/8/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Yep, I'm Aussie. We miss out on many movies on DVD. Maybe a year later I would find It.

I'm still not happy I used the word 'strange' for some of your movies. But I can assure you, I wasn't being a dick :) Damn, the word I want to use escapes me.

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shane24 on 2/8/2013 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Do you have an opinion on Jim Jarmusch films?

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shane24 on 2/8/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

I realized lately that I love most of his movies. I really enjoyed Ghost Dog, Down By Law, Night on Earth, Stranger Than Paradise and Dead Man. I really didn't like The Limits of Control though.

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shane24 on 2/8/2013 Reply · Like · (2 likes)

I have to comment again. What is wrong with Yellowjacket and Squaremaster! I just don't understand blind obsession to either marvel or dc.

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shane24 on 2/10/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

I've never even heard of Tokyo Drifter or A Colt is My Passport. Are they both worth watching?

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shane24 on 2/10/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

I like the sound of that! I'll definitely get to it now. Thanks.

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shane24 on 2/11/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

I just noticed you had Cries and Whispers in your top ten. As usual, I don't have it as high as you (you know I don't mean anything bad by that) but I found it an interesting, yet unsettling film. I guess we both like 'strange' films. ;)

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jeremyd99 on 2/11/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

The Turin Horse made it into TSPDT's best 1000 films list.

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Boonmee on 2/11/2013 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Yeah, I saw that. It's great news!

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shane24 on 2/12/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

I'm surprised you haven't seen Fanny and Alexander Boonmee.

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shane24 on 2/17/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Why didn't you like Robot and Frank? I haven't seen it, but I had heard goods things. Not funny?

I also see you didn't rate Bottle Rocket very high. I have to agree with you, I didn't laugh once.

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shane24 on Feb 19 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Amour seems like a movie you would like, am I right? I think I would like it also. Probably be a long time before i get to.

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jeremyd99 on Feb 19 Reply · Like · (1 like)

I'm glad you've finnally seen Amour. The more I think about the more I realize it is a masterpiece. My grandfather had the same situation as the wife, and this film potrayed it very realistically. I think this is my favorite film of 2012. What did you think?

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Boonmee on Feb 19 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

I loved it, but honestly, I'm still processing this- two days after seeing it. Haneke really is one of our greatest working filmmakers and even though this didn't hit me as hard as The White Ribbon did, it is still a tremendous accomplishment. I think he showed such restraint in telling this story. I've seen films like this that go for theatrics and emotional breakdown scenes, but this film lands its blows quietly and benefits from doing so. Trintignant is excellent and Riva deserves to win the oscar (What a performance!). This is my #2 film of 2012 (The Turin Horse is still at the top for me).

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jeremyd99 on Feb 21 Reply · Like · (1 like)

What did you think the pigeon symbolized? I thought it represented him having to let go of his love for Anne

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Boonmee on Feb 21 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

I continue to ponder the meaning of the pigeon, but your explanation sounds right. On his first encounter, he is eager to rid himself of the pigeon. Symbolically, you could say that he is also secretly hoping to unburden himself of his love for Anne- a love that is demanding much strength on his part. The second encounter (After "the deed" has been done), he closes the window immediately and after trapping the pigeon holds onto it with a forlorn expression on his face. He is at this point unable to let go of his love for her and move on.
All this being said, I think you nailed it. I've been trying to figure that out for the last few days, but none of my explanations made a whole lot of sense.

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robmoviefilms13 on Feb 23 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Do your rankings still indicate "best" movies of all time, or have you switched to your favourite?

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shane24 on Feb 23 Reply · Like · (1 like)

I just watched A Separation. What an amazing film. I watched it with no knowledege of what it was about, boy I was glad I did that, it totally went in a direction I wasn't expecting.

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shane24 on Feb 23 Reply · Like · (1 like)

This is a list based question Boonmee. You wrote that your rankings indicate "best" films and not "favourite". My question is, would your list look much different if you ranked differently?

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shane24 on Feb 24 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Is it worth adding Kill! to my watchlist?

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shane24 on Feb 24 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Funny, I just saw robmoviefilms13 had the same question that i did. We must of asked pretty much at the same time. :)

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jeremyd99 on Feb 26 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

My first film review tell me what you think. http://jeremyreviews.blogspot.com/2013/02/bless-me-ultima-review-dir-carl-franklin.html

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Boonmee on Mar 2 Reply · Like · (1 like)

It's fine, but to be completely honest, I think it could do with more detail. I get the gist of the film, but it doesn't give me a strong reasoning regarding what works and what doesn't work about the film.
This isn't a put-down by any means- just a reaction. :)

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jeremyd99 on Mar 2 Reply · Like · (2 likes)

Thank you very much!

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shane24 on Mar 2 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Just saw The Virgin Spring and really enjoyed it. It must share the same source material as Last House on the Left because the stories are too similar to not be. I liked The Virgin Spring much better though.

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shane24 on Mar 2 Reply · Like · (1 like)

No Boonmee, I wouldn't recommend it. I don't really like it, and I can't see you liking it at all. You've already watched the version that you would like best.

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robmoviefilms13 on Mar 6 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

It pains me that you haven't seen Shawshank, Matrix or The Matrix. Three prominent films that make up my chart :0

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jeremyd99 on Mar 9 Reply · Like · (1 like)

So, how did you like Make Way For Tommorow?

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Boonmee on Mar 10 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

I had a feeling I'd be getting a message from you!
In short, I loved it. So sad, yet so beautiful. The characters and their conflicts are drawn truthfully and with great sympathy for their plights. I also really appreciate that the story never falls to cliches and presents the old couple's troubles in a heartfelt, honest way.
It's the best film I've seen so far this year and it falls just outside my top 100 (at #113, I believe).

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shane24 on Mar 10 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Would you recommend Make Way for Tomorrow?

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jeremyd99 on Mar 13 Reply · Like · (1 like)

The Turin Horse moved very high on your list. I just bought and plan on watching it soon.

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Boonmee on Mar 15 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Oh, I just realized that. That was a mistake. I must have accidentally put it over Ran at #12. No, I've fixed it now. It should be around the 120's on my list

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jeremyd99 on Mar 16 Reply · Like · (1 like)

I just watched the movie Being John Malkovich, and I must say it is the most original film I've ever seen, and Kaufman's masterpiec. Although, I'm not exactly sure of all the tmes that the film was trying to convey. I have created my own interpretation of the film, but I was wondering what you though it meant.

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Boonmee on Mar 16 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Oh, I don't think I could say much about that. It's been a few years since I watched it and I can't recall too much from it. It's one of those films I really need to rewatch. I do like it, though.

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