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12-12-2019, 08:58 AM | #31 |
I could of gone pro
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There are some movies that are fun to watch but I didn't include because they are what some people might consider to be mindless. "Drive" was mentioned and I just looked at my IMDB score and I gave it an 8.0, I didn't include it because it was fun to watch, but as some have said, I can't remember what it was about. Another just like that was "Baby Driver" which I also gave an 8, although I think more for just the music, the soundtrack made the movie. My third guilty pleasure I didn't include was "Hardcore Henry", which I also gave an 8. That was really fun to watch, but what was it about? On my list for example, The Girl on the Train I can tell you everything that went on in that movie, I believe I've seen it 5 times, that's a memorable movie.
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12-12-2019, 09:38 AM | #32 |
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I love learning about movies I've never heard of. I'm gonna watch The Girl on the Train within a week.
I watched Baby Driver this past week just by accident and really thought it was pretty cool. Liked the way Jon Hamm played his character. I see some of the following great movies on lists here; -Gone Girl (WATCHED) -Hell or High Water (WATCHED) -10 Cloverfield Lane -Moneyball (WATCHED) -Wolf of Wall Street (WATCHED) -Django Unchained (WATCHED) -Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (WATCHED) -12 Years a Slave (2013) (WATCHED) -Argo (WATCHED) -American Hustle (WATCHED) -Moonrise Kingdom (WATCHED) I'm sure I'm missing many more. The Big Short is normally a movie I will find a way to watch but so far I haven't. I'm not a sci-fi fan nor do I really like things like Mad Max or other crazy movies of killing and violence. Last edited by scho63; 12-12-2019 at 09:48 AM.. |
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12-12-2019, 10:12 AM | #33 | |
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And there's a reason for that. It certainly is a crazy movie with killing and violence, but the positives for it are. It's a singular vision. Every frame is the creator's creation, and it's wildly inventive. It's ALL practical effects. The sheer volume of innovation and inspiration merits respect regardless of what you think of the movie itself, or the genre in general. And despite being wild and wooly and endlessly inventive, all with practical effects and immense sets and set pieces, it still presents a coherent and moving narrative. The creator makes sure to move the camera to key in on the emotional core of what is happening at every critical moment. As a begrudging initial viewer who ended up putting it high on my list, I'd say even if the concept doesn't appeal to you, you'll end up appreciating the execution and owe it to yourself to experience it at least once. |
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12-12-2019, 10:25 AM | #34 |
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Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see anyone list Captain America: Winter Soldier.
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12-12-2019, 12:26 PM | #35 |
Plays to win the game!
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Inception
Captain America: Winter Soldier Mad Max: Fury Road Edge of Tomorrow Inside Out Life of Pi Skyfall Logan Fast Five John Wick Warrior and Wonder Woman are up there too. |
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12-12-2019, 01:49 PM | #36 |
Hey Loochy, I'm hooome!
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Empire Strikes Back
Beverly Hills Cop A Clockwork Orange Gone With the Wind Top Gun Return of the King Marley and Me The Land Before Time The Matrix Austin Powers |
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12-12-2019, 03:25 PM | #37 |
Needs more middle fingers
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There's just too damn many movies to even remember them all.
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12-12-2019, 03:37 PM | #38 |
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I was thinking this effort could be improved upon down the line if the participants picked out one of their unique, or at least minority, picks they are particularly passionate about and make a case for it specifically.
I mean, I don't think anyone sentient in 2019 needs to be sold or dissuaded from a viewing of The Dark Knight Rises, but for instance, I'd be interested to hear more about Bucky Larson. . . . err. . . . |
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12-12-2019, 03:41 PM | #39 |
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12-12-2019, 04:38 PM | #40 | |
I could of gone pro
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American Hustle Silver Linings Playbook The Girl on the Train Gone Girl Ex Machina The Shape of Water The Revenant Blue Jasmine Black Swam The Town |
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12-12-2019, 04:49 PM | #41 | |
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12-12-2019, 05:30 PM | #42 |
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Surprised that I haven't seen Whiplash in more lists- any one care to comment?
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12-12-2019, 07:30 PM | #43 |
"You like to drink?"
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Fff**** forgot about Whiplash. And The Other Guys, too.
Damn. I want to say both supplant Gatsby but I'm such a Baz fanboi that I dunno if I can give it the push. Also John Wick deserves recognition for obvious reasons. Hm.. WRT to Shoes' comment, this is a bit long but this guy does a great job breaking down the movie from the standpoint of its backdrop: jazz school
Spoiler!
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12-12-2019, 07:30 PM | #44 |
George Brett shit his pants
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12-12-2019, 08:09 PM | #45 |
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