Always at the top of my list. Regardless of whether you enjoy Kuberick's narrative style, 2001: A Space Odyssey is one of the most technically virtuosic films of all time. And a terrific sound track as well.
What was the last film you watched?
Just a thread to mention the last film you watched. You may write a little comment about it if you want.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I
I was a bit disappointed and it's my least favourite from the series so far. I can't really say much because I haven't read the book tho.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I
I was a bit disappointed and it's my least favourite from the series so far. I can't really say much because I haven't read the book tho.
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I've watched this so many times I can quote dialogue![]()
One of the best films ever made, however, I can see why some would say otherwise. I haven't met anyone yet who hasn't got strong opinions about this film. It's like Marmite, you either love it or you hate it. Has anyone seen this film and got strong opinions about it?
and I actually dreamed about HAL the other night.
I want to watch space odissey But I'm having trouble finding a dvd on local stores.
But I'm having trouble finding a dvd on local stores.
If you haven't seen 2001:a space odyssey yet, don't judge it by today's editing and pacing standards, or even as a movie. It's more of a work of art that happens to use film. It may seem to drag to modern viewers. But I remember as a 12 year old kid in 1968 or '69 seeing it in the movie theater in Cinerama (sort of the IMAX of its day) and it was like having some kind of psychotic break. I was terrified, inspired, confused, uplifted, all at the same time. It must have been something like what people experienced on the debut of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.
Everyone has heard of the cultural icons of that movie now, HAL, the Monolith, the Starchild, etc., but back then no one knew what to expect. I remember clenching my hands so tightly during the Monolith sequences (with Ligeti's Requiem playing at almost rock concert volume) my fingernails nearly drew blood from my palms. I feel very fortunate in having experienced this when it was new, when no one knew anything about it so it had the full emotional and psychological impact. It was a kind of religious experience. Certainly a rare life changing event for me.
Everyone has heard of the cultural icons of that movie now, HAL, the Monolith, the Starchild, etc., but back then no one knew what to expect. I remember clenching my hands so tightly during the Monolith sequences (with Ligeti's Requiem playing at almost rock concert volume) my fingernails nearly drew blood from my palms. I feel very fortunate in having experienced this when it was new, when no one knew anything about it so it had the full emotional and psychological impact. It was a kind of religious experience. Certainly a rare life changing event for me.
Kick-***
Best of 2010 (equal or better to inception)
2010 was a really terrible: a heap of really crappy, extremely popular movies. Avatar, Clash of the titans, the sorcorers apprentice, shrek, toy story, twilight saga, more saw, narnia, more fockers
Best of 2010 (equal or better to inception)
2010 was a really terrible: a heap of really crappy, extremely popular movies. Avatar, Clash of the titans, the sorcorers apprentice, shrek, toy story, twilight saga, more saw, narnia, more fockers
Totally envious of that experience. I would love to see 2001 in a theater let alone a huge cinerama screen.If you haven't seen 2001:a space odyssey yet, don't judge it by today's editing and pacing standards, or even as a movie. It's more of a work of art that happens to use film. It may seem to drag to modern viewers. But I remember as a 12 year old kid in 1968 or '69 seeing it in the movie theater in Cinerama (sort of the IMAX of its day) ...
I'm really curious now!If you haven't seen 2001:a space odyssey yet, don't judge it by today's editing and pacing standards, or even as a movie. It's more of a work of art that happens to use film. It may seem to drag to modern viewers. But I remember as a 12 year old kid in 1968 or '69 seeing it in the movie theater in Cinerama (sort of the IMAX of its day) and it was like having some kind of psychotic break. I was terrified, inspired, confused, uplifted, all at the same time. It must have been something like what people experienced on the debut of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.
Everyone has heard of the cultural icons of that movie now, HAL, the Monolith, the Starchild, etc., but back then no one knew what to expect. I remember clenching my hands so tightly during the Monolith sequences (with Ligeti's Requiem playing at almost rock concert volume) my fingernails nearly drew blood from my palms. I feel very fortunate in having experienced this when it was new, when no one knew anything about it so it had the full emotional and psychological impact. It was a kind of religious experience. Certainly a rare life changing event for me.
Lucky you for getting such an amazing experience
SALT Good acting, action, shows hyprocrisy of "leaders" very well, Nothing changes in that regard.
Agreed. High drama, acting & humor.The Lion King's still better.
My Cousin Vinny, on tv last night. Never fails to get me smiling.
Above-average acton movie indeed.SALT Good acting, action, shows hyprocrisy of "leaders" very well, Nothing changes in that regard.
Is it good? I got this for my kids way back, but then reading the synopsis thought it may be too harrowing for them, but vowed to watch it myself sometime - and never got round to it.Hotaru no Haka (Grave of the Fireflies):
Animated != for children. This is a serious picture that deals with serious matters. I would recommend watching anything that comes from Japan with the original voice acting and subtitles.Is it good? I got this for my kids way back, but then reading the synopsis thought it may be too harrowing for them, but vowed to watch it myself sometime - and never got round to it.
At the movie theatre? True Grit. Liked it.
On DVD? Affliction, Cassandra's Dream, Match Point. All very good.
On TV? Downton Abbey. (Upstairs, Downstairs, 2010.
On DVD? Affliction, Cassandra's Dream, Match Point. All very good.
On TV? Downton Abbey. (Upstairs, Downstairs, 2010.
Why watch it in Japanese with subtitles? For animation, if available, I'd always go with the English (native language) voice acting version so you can concentrate on the images.Animated != for children. This is a serious picture that deals with serious matters. I would recommend watching anything that comes from Japan with the original voice acting and subtitles.
The original is recorded on my Sky+ box. I'm not a fan of John Wayne, but I'm going to give that and The Searchers a watch to see if my opinion changes.At the movie theatre? True Grit. Liked it.
I've watched a few Westerns for the first time in the last couple of weeks.
The Wild Bunch (decent film, great ending)
A Fistful of Dynamite a.k.a Duck, You Sucker (not my favourite Leone but an enjoyable watch)
Goin' South (an alright comedy)
I believe it continues to be just like this. I don't think it has aged at all. Anybody with a minimum of artistic understanding who approaches the movie for the first time should experience what you did. It is an astonishing masterpiece.If you haven't seen 2001:a space odyssey yet, don't judge it by today's editing and pacing standards, or even as a movie. It's more of a work of art that happens to use film. It may seem to drag to modern viewers. But I remember as a 12 year old kid in 1968 or '69 seeing it in the movie theater in Cinerama (sort of the IMAX of its day) and it was like having some kind of psychotic break. I was terrified, inspired, confused, uplifted, all at the same time. It must have been something like what people experienced on the debut of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.
Everyone has heard of the cultural icons of that movie now, HAL, the Monolith, the Starchild, etc., but back then no one knew what to expect. I remember clenching my hands so tightly during the Monolith sequences (with Ligeti's Requiem playing at almost rock concert volume) my fingernails nearly drew blood from my palms. I feel very fortunate in having experienced this when it was new, when no one knew anything about it so it had the full emotional and psychological impact. It was a kind of religious experience. Certainly a rare life changing event for me.
Thought that looked like her. Extraordinary pianist
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