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I liked Melancholia a lot - but it certainly as not in the Tarkovsky class. Two of my favourite films were Andrei Rublev and Solaris.
And yes the movie was a desperate parade of cliches. 'd no idea what it was about (it hasn't opened or been reviewed in the UK yet. I see many new films early, especially at this time of the year, a judge in two major awards events).
Despite good intentions, a touching subject and a moving storyline, this one is a mix between melodrama, Walt Disney fairy tales and Steven Spielberg family movies. So much sweets you could get diabetes. It’s the story of a boy who’s father dies in the World Trade Center. He thinks he was left with a key and starts searching in New York what it can open... It’s enormous! not credible for a moment and utterly ridiculous. Two hours of my time lost to nothingness…
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close - Official Trailer [HD] - YouTube
Just watched 1981, Lucio Fulci’s “The House by the Cemetery”. So terrible it’s adorable! Everything is awful in that movie, the acting, the music, the set, the direction: it’s a masterpiece in mediocrity. I simply loved it!
House By The Cemetery (Lucio Fulci) Trailer - YouTube
"Combat Girl" (Kriegerin) a German film about neo-Nazis. A very powerful bit of film making about the tragic outcome of ignorance and race hate.
Kriegerin HD Trailer deutsch/german (2011) - YouTube
and "A Royal Affair", Danish movie about the true life romance, in 18th century Denmark, between the English born queen of a mad monarch and an idealistic German doctor who utilises his growing influence to introduce a wide range of enlightenment inspired reforms. The conflict between this couple and the forces of Conservatism, married to a love story, is beautifully told - and pertinent.
A Royal Affair Trailer (2012) - YouTube
Tony Manero - Difficult to watch and impossible to stop.
I'm not really up on Chilean politics to really appreciate the underlying commentary, but watching a mans obsession take him over was unnerving and compelling.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaX2bavetsA
Never heard of that film. Not that informed about most contemporary latin American cinema except Argentina.
:joke:It's a really good film, but you lose a lot at a second viewing when you know what happens next.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prospero
I know Argentinia is supposed to have a reasonable film industry, and I think I saw a film once, but it could have been from anywhere in South America.
I will probably watch the "The Secret in their eyes" hollywood remake. (Because I'm rubbish like that)
The Long Goodbye with Elliot Gould. I don't particularly care for Robert Altman films but this one was really great. Elliot Gould is in his prime. He's completely natural and looks fantastic in his inimitable dishevelled style. I love the juxtaposition of the 40s and the 70s. I love the way he tries to lie to his cat the same way he is lied to throughout the film. I love the lone man with moral scruples in a world that has none. I loved it and want to watch it again right now.
You can watch it instantly on Netflix.
One of Fulci's best. That little kid was so death worthy.Quote:
Originally Posted by danthepoetman
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Classic Pete Walker.
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