tbrown 26 #76 November 30, 2004 QuoteQuote Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind I'm intrigued with the emphatic negative feedback for this film. Why was it so awful? (I haven't seen it, yet.) The pacing is rather slow and it's pretty deep. It dwells on a lot of emotional pain and the difficulty of relationships. I really like it (own a copy), but I don't watch it very often. Trying to think of a few that haven't been mentioned. "Lost In Translation" is wonderful. I really like Salma Hayek's "Frida" a lot. LA confidential for the darker side (ever notice how many films Keven Spacey gets shot to death in - he must hold some kind of record). And finally, a guilty pleasure - "Elf"! I'm not kiddin', I thought it would be dorky until my wife bought a copy, sat me down and made me watch it. It's hilarious. Has a fabulous cast too. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #77 November 30, 2004 "Simon Birch" - but have tissues ready. "I am Sam" - Sean Penn did an awesome job in this film. "Orange County" - if you want something completely silly. On a side note, I am surprised at how many people liked "Trainspotting." Not that a movie has to be a feel good flick, but I found that film empty and downright depressing. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #78 November 30, 2004 Loved Loved Loved!!! Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - makes you think and I love movies like that. JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
debonair 0 #79 November 30, 2004 The Pianist The Good Earth On the Beach The Color Purple Practical Magic In America Sophie's Choice Hidalgo Overboard Houseboat Meet me in St. Louis South Pacific From Here to Eternity French Kiss Laws of Attraction All of Me Any Audrey Hepburn movie Fried Green Tomatoes Serendipity Top Gun In no special order but all worthwhile. AZChallenger JFTC99/02 GOFAST300 STILLUV4WAY "It's nothing 1000 jumps won't cure..." - Jeff Gorlick, Seattle Sky Divers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #80 November 30, 2004 QuoteLike Water for chocolate Babettes Feast Anything by David Lynch Anything by Pedro Almodovar Anything by Wim Wenders The Three Colours Movies RED BLUE & WHITE Como Aqua para Chocolate (or)Like Water for Chocolate is one my all-time favorites. Agree with you about Lynch and Almodovar. I LOVED Red, Blue and White. I've seen them all, but I would see them, again. Sunny ~ I will definitely check out Amelie! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #81 November 30, 2004 QuoteI really enjoyed this movie, however I have also heard it compared to Punch Drunk Love, which I really did not like. You definatly have to get into the story and have some patience to enjoy Eternal Sunshine... I personally think it is one of the best love stories that I have seen in a long time. If you are coming into this movie expecting a typical Jim Carrey movie, you will not like it. I LOVED Punch Drunk Love. Adam Sandler impressed me. It was a total departure from his usual stuff. I do NOT like Jim Carrey's usual types of movies (except for Liar, Liar...loved that), anyway. I'll probably have to rent this movie now to see what I truly think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sheenster303 0 #82 November 30, 2004 OMG I HATED Punch Drunk Love! I think it was the worst movie Adam Sandler has ever done and I'm sad that I wasted my money to see it.I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyingferret 0 #83 November 30, 2004 The third part of the trilogy with Koyanaquatsi (actually Koyaanisqatsi) and Powaquatsi is Naqoyqatsi The titles mean: Life Out of Balance, Life in Transformation, and Life as War. They are basically musical montages, but very haunting.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #84 November 30, 2004 QuoteTrying to think of a few that haven't been mentioned. "Lost In Translation" is wonderful. I really like Salma Hayek's "Frida" a lot. LA confidential for the darker side (ever notice how many films Keven Spacey gets shot to death in - he must hold some kind of record). And finally, a guilty pleasure - "Elf"! I really like all those choices, but I've seen them all. Lost in Translation was just wonderful. Fridahas an amazing soundtrack, as well as looks gorgeous visually. Frida Kahlo's life was troubled and dark at times, but for the most part, she led a simply fascinating, exciting life. Sheena ~ Punch Drunk Love is not a conventional film, so I totally understand if you had a hard time watching it. It has some interesting symbolism. The harmonium (little piano) can be said to represent happiness in Sandler's character's life...the way that his life could be if he stepped forward and decided to truly live it. This potential for happiness later arrives in the form of his sister's friend played by Watson. Sandler's character struggles to leave his dysfuntional past behind and tries hard to accept his newly found happiness. His unknowing (because they are insensitive to him), but somewhat emotionally damaging (by making fun of him constantly and overpowering/controlling him and his needs) sisters are a part of this past. He decides to pursue happiness (he even follows Watson to Hawaii) and stands up for himself (physically and emotionally) before the movie is over. It shows him growing emotionally as a person and as his confidence grows, he becomes more confident with the harmonium, as well. I loved how he got the girl at the end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites HeatherB 0 #85 November 30, 2004 Big Fish Great acting and a sweet story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RevJim 0 #86 November 30, 2004 QuoteBig Fish Great acting and a sweet story. I don't know about the sweet story comment, but yes, I too highly recommend this movie. Excellent!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #87 November 30, 2004 Thought of another one. Anna and the King. I love this movie. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites HeatherB 0 #88 November 30, 2004 hehe Sweet in a sentimental way..not sweet as in "sweet dive, dude!" Don't mind me, I'm all wacked out on drugs (over-the-counter)! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TypicalFish 0 #89 November 30, 2004 "Pirates Of The Caribbean"... OUTSTANDING mindless fun. Worth it for the Johnny Depp character alone."I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #90 November 30, 2004 QuoteAnything by David Lynch Ditto. Especially Mulholland Drive. Also, from a purely artistic perspective, "Russian Ark" Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gordy 0 #91 December 1, 2004 I have to agree, I thought Lost in Translation was awesome also, I spent a couple of weeks in Japan during my PhD and some of the scenes in that film just cracked me up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dbattman 0 #92 December 1, 2004 If you like a little bit of satire (ala 'Office Space') look for 'Haiku Tunnel.' Indie film, rather tongue-in-cheek look at the life of a career temp worker. I enjoyed that very much. If you like a little bit of Tarrentino in your films another good indie was 'Blood, Guts, Bullets, and Octane.' A touch violent, but still quite interesting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Frenchy68 0 #93 December 1, 2004 On the French films tangent: Mr Hire (dark, but amazing movie) Betty Blue The last metro "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Remster 30 #94 December 1, 2004 To continue on the french tagent.. The Taxi series... masterpeices! All of them! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyinghonu 0 #95 December 1, 2004 Thought of another "Stealing Beauty" w/ Liv Tyler and Jeremy Irons...GREAT soundtrack and filmed in the Tuscan countryside of Italy. It reminded me a lot of the "American Beauty" put addressed the subjects much more maturely (and definitely not so much from the man's point of view). "Excuse me while I kiss the sky..." - Jimi Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zenister 0 #96 December 1, 2004 'Dreams' by Akira Kurosawa. actually i'd recommend any of his films although some are culturally difficult to get into for some people....____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RevJim 0 #97 December 2, 2004 Rain Man Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman Excellent, even if Cruise is in it. If you can faind it. It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 4 of 4 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. 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VanillaSkyGirl 6 #81 November 30, 2004 QuoteI really enjoyed this movie, however I have also heard it compared to Punch Drunk Love, which I really did not like. You definatly have to get into the story and have some patience to enjoy Eternal Sunshine... I personally think it is one of the best love stories that I have seen in a long time. If you are coming into this movie expecting a typical Jim Carrey movie, you will not like it. I LOVED Punch Drunk Love. Adam Sandler impressed me. It was a total departure from his usual stuff. I do NOT like Jim Carrey's usual types of movies (except for Liar, Liar...loved that), anyway. I'll probably have to rent this movie now to see what I truly think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheenster303 0 #82 November 30, 2004 OMG I HATED Punch Drunk Love! I think it was the worst movie Adam Sandler has ever done and I'm sad that I wasted my money to see it.I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #83 November 30, 2004 The third part of the trilogy with Koyanaquatsi (actually Koyaanisqatsi) and Powaquatsi is Naqoyqatsi The titles mean: Life Out of Balance, Life in Transformation, and Life as War. They are basically musical montages, but very haunting.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #84 November 30, 2004 QuoteTrying to think of a few that haven't been mentioned. "Lost In Translation" is wonderful. I really like Salma Hayek's "Frida" a lot. LA confidential for the darker side (ever notice how many films Keven Spacey gets shot to death in - he must hold some kind of record). And finally, a guilty pleasure - "Elf"! I really like all those choices, but I've seen them all. Lost in Translation was just wonderful. Fridahas an amazing soundtrack, as well as looks gorgeous visually. Frida Kahlo's life was troubled and dark at times, but for the most part, she led a simply fascinating, exciting life. Sheena ~ Punch Drunk Love is not a conventional film, so I totally understand if you had a hard time watching it. It has some interesting symbolism. The harmonium (little piano) can be said to represent happiness in Sandler's character's life...the way that his life could be if he stepped forward and decided to truly live it. This potential for happiness later arrives in the form of his sister's friend played by Watson. Sandler's character struggles to leave his dysfuntional past behind and tries hard to accept his newly found happiness. His unknowing (because they are insensitive to him), but somewhat emotionally damaging (by making fun of him constantly and overpowering/controlling him and his needs) sisters are a part of this past. He decides to pursue happiness (he even follows Watson to Hawaii) and stands up for himself (physically and emotionally) before the movie is over. It shows him growing emotionally as a person and as his confidence grows, he becomes more confident with the harmonium, as well. I loved how he got the girl at the end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherB 0 #85 November 30, 2004 Big Fish Great acting and a sweet story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #86 November 30, 2004 QuoteBig Fish Great acting and a sweet story. I don't know about the sweet story comment, but yes, I too highly recommend this movie. Excellent!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #87 November 30, 2004 Thought of another one. Anna and the King. I love this movie. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherB 0 #88 November 30, 2004 hehe Sweet in a sentimental way..not sweet as in "sweet dive, dude!" Don't mind me, I'm all wacked out on drugs (over-the-counter)! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TypicalFish 0 #89 November 30, 2004 "Pirates Of The Caribbean"... OUTSTANDING mindless fun. Worth it for the Johnny Depp character alone."I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #90 November 30, 2004 QuoteAnything by David Lynch Ditto. Especially Mulholland Drive. Also, from a purely artistic perspective, "Russian Ark" Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordy 0 #91 December 1, 2004 I have to agree, I thought Lost in Translation was awesome also, I spent a couple of weeks in Japan during my PhD and some of the scenes in that film just cracked me up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbattman 0 #92 December 1, 2004 If you like a little bit of satire (ala 'Office Space') look for 'Haiku Tunnel.' Indie film, rather tongue-in-cheek look at the life of a career temp worker. I enjoyed that very much. If you like a little bit of Tarrentino in your films another good indie was 'Blood, Guts, Bullets, and Octane.' A touch violent, but still quite interesting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #93 December 1, 2004 On the French films tangent: Mr Hire (dark, but amazing movie) Betty Blue The last metro "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #94 December 1, 2004 To continue on the french tagent.. The Taxi series... masterpeices! All of them! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinghonu 0 #95 December 1, 2004 Thought of another "Stealing Beauty" w/ Liv Tyler and Jeremy Irons...GREAT soundtrack and filmed in the Tuscan countryside of Italy. It reminded me a lot of the "American Beauty" put addressed the subjects much more maturely (and definitely not so much from the man's point of view). "Excuse me while I kiss the sky..." - Jimi Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #96 December 1, 2004 'Dreams' by Akira Kurosawa. actually i'd recommend any of his films although some are culturally difficult to get into for some people....____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #97 December 2, 2004 Rain Man Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman Excellent, even if Cruise is in it. If you can faind it. It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
