What Makes Drug Movies So Compelling?

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The discussion revolves around recommendations for compelling films, with participants sharing their recent movie experiences and preferences. The scope includes various genres, directors, and personal reflections on cinema as an art form.

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  • Some participants recommend classic films such as "12 Monkeys," "2001: A Space Odyssey," and "Casablanca," expressing their enjoyment and significance.
  • Others share their appreciation for specific directors like Akira Kurosawa and Ingmar Bergman, highlighting films such as "Seven Samurai" and "Fanny and Alexander."
  • A few participants express a preference for independent films and cinema as an art form, contrasting it with mainstream entertainment.
  • Some mention their enjoyment of specific genres, including sci-fi and cult classics, with films like "Dark Star" and "The Cube" being discussed for their unique qualities.
  • There are references to personal experiences with films, such as the emotional impact of "Grave of the Fireflies" and humorous moments in Woody Allen's works.
  • Several participants engage in discussions about the merits of various films and directors, with some expressing skepticism about mainstream cinema.

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Participants express a variety of opinions on films, directors, and genres, with no clear consensus on what makes a film compelling. Multiple competing views remain regarding the value of mainstream versus independent cinema.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions touch on the subjective nature of film appreciation and the varying definitions of what constitutes a good movie, reflecting personal tastes and cultural influences.

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Readers interested in film recommendations, cinematic art, and discussions about various directors and genres may find this thread engaging.

  • #61
Oh, yeah. I'd love to dance, Polly. Just watch your feet. :biggrin:
 
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  • #62
i really enjoyed the ring, although it did horribly scar my dreams

loveactually is a happy little thing
 
  • #63
Yes I saw the Japanese one as well, those men must be a very suppressed lot, and yes Richard Gere generally leaves me :rolleyes: but he dances so well :blushing:
 
  • #64
Polly said:
Yes I saw the Japanese one as well, those men must be a very suppressed lot, and yes Richard Gere generally leaves me :rolleyes: but he dances so well :blushing:

I wish I can dance that well.
 
  • #65
Now remember always, always, Practise Makes Perfect :smile:
 
  • #66
Well, I need a partner to do that.
 
  • #67
Not a very good idea to be hitting on your great grand mother :biggrin:
 
  • #68
Dramas: Seabiscuit, Amadaus, Gettysburg, and the Godfather (parts 1 & 2), Flight of the Pheonix

Horror: Re-animator, Shining, The Birds

Classics: Casablanca, Mr Smith Goes to Washington

Comedy: Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstien, Arsenic and Old Lace, Muder By Death

Kids: Little Mermaid, Lion King, The little Bird short (I think it is on the Ice age DVD), Wallace and Grommet "The Wrong Trousers", all three of the Harry Potter movies.
 
  • #69
Artman said:
Kids: Little Mermaid, Lion King, The little Bird short (I think it is on the Ice age DVD), Wallace and Grommet "The Wrong Trousers", all three of the Harry Potter movies.

You forgot Aladdin and Sleeping Beauty.
 
  • #70
Chrono said:
You forgot Aladdin and Sleeping Beauty.
Partial list, but these are both good. Actually, Sleeping Beauty could easily fit in classic category as well.
 
  • #71
And in the Psychedelic, Kiddie Comedy/Musical Drama Scifi Classic category, there's the good ol' Wizard of Oz (with the Dark Side...soundtrack, of course) :wink:
 
  • #72
Artman said:
Dramas: Seabiscuit, Amadaus, Gettysburg, and the Godfather (parts 1 & 2), Flight of the Pheonix

Horror: Re-animator, Shining, The Birds

Classics: Casablanca, Mr Smith Goes to Washington

Comedy: Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstien, Arsenic and Old Lace, Muder By Death

Kids: Little Mermaid, Lion King, The little Bird short (I think it is on the Ice age DVD), Wallace and Grommet "The Wrong Trousers", all three of the Harry Potter movies.
Sorry Artman,but your selection of movies is mine worst.
 
  • #73
tumor said:
Sorry Artman,but your selection of movies is mine worst.
You don't like The Wrong Trousers! Oh my gosh!
 
  • #74
Oh! Jeeez! I overlooked Wallace and Groomet.It is a gem! :approve:
 
  • #75
Does anyone likes Pink Floyd's "The Wall"?
 
  • #76
Contact (sci-i/drama)

About a boy(comedy)

chicago (musical/comedy/drama)

pirates of the carribean (action/adventure/comedy)(has an excellent score)

Lord of The Rings (fantasy/adventure)(takes a lot of stamina to get through all three but the third one makes it all worth it)

The Graduate (comedy/drama)

Vertigo (suspense/horror)

Watcher in the woods (Suspense/horror)



I will think of more.
 
  • #77
Physics is Phun said:
Lord of The Rings (fantasy/adventure)(takes a lot of stamina to get through all three but the third one makes it all worth it)

Which, also, has a great score. It can also be described as a inspirational movie. At least I think so.
 
  • #79
Chrono said:
Which, also, has a great score. It can also be described as a inspirational movie. At least I think so.
And soon ROTK:EE arrives; the trailer is VERY promising!
 
  • #80
Here are some of the more memorable:

Funny - Best In Show, Good Bye Lenin
Scary - Requiem
Heart warming - Amelie From Montmartre, Love Actually (girls love it)
Romantic - Birthday Girl
Inspirational - Billy Elliot

Anyone who is into scary should see the Japanese, even the posters are eerie .
 
  • #81
arildno said:
And soon ROTK:EE arrives; the trailer is VERY promising!

I'm definitely getting the DVD when it comes out. Me and my cousin are planning a movie marathon. We will be watching the extension edition of all three movies in a single sitting! :cool:
 
  • #82
Recon you have the happiest family life I have ever heard and the country you live in must be so trouble free as well, you make me drool, honestly :-p
 
  • #83
recon said:
I'm definitely getting the DVD when it comes out. Me and my cousin are planning a movie marathon. We will be watching the extension edition of all three movies in a single sitting! :cool:

My parents got the original theatric releases when they came out. I, on the other hand, will be getting the Extended Editions sometime later.
 
  • #84
For those unfortunates who haven't seen the trailer to ROTK:EE yet, here's a link:
http://www.lordoftherings.net/

I am particularly impressed by Christopher Lee's performance; he captures Saruman's pride and arrogance excellently, but also the edge of despair in a man who knows he has lost everything, yet who is too stubborn to yield..
 
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  • #85
Polly said:
Recon you have the happiest family life I have ever heard and the country you live in must be so trouble free as well, you make me drool, honestly :-p

Did I fail to mention that I also have my morning "shower" in a bathtub full of yoghurt? :wink:

Chrono said:
My parents got the original theatric releases when they came out. I, on the other hand, will be getting the Extended Editions sometime later.

A short movie made by Sean Astin (Sam) can be found in the bonus material section of the theatrical version of The Two Towers DVD, but not in the Extended Edition. That's my only regret for having bought the EE instead of the Theatrical version of The Two Towers.

arildno said:
For those unfortunates who haven't seen the trailer to ROTK:EE yet, here's a link:
http://www.lordoftherings.net/

I am particularly impressed by Christopher Lee's performance; he captures Saruman's pride and arrogance excellently, but also the edge of despair in a man who knows he has lost everything, yet who is too stubborn to yield..

:eek: :eek: 50 MINUTES OF ADDITIONAL ROTK FOOTAGE! :eek: :eek:
:eek: :eek: MORE THAN 20 HOURS OF DOCUMENTARIES! :bugeye: :bugeye: :bugeye: :bugeye: :bugeye: :bugeye: :bugeye: :bugeye: Now where's that drooling smilie? :-p
 
  • #86
recon said:
A short movie made by Sean Astin (Sam) can be found in the bonus material section of the theatrical version of The Two Towers DVD, but not in the Extended Edition. That's my only regret for having bought the EE instead of the Theatrical version of The Two Towers.

I saw it. It was pretty good, though I wouldn't skip on the EE version for it.
 
  • #87
My favourites(Old ones)

You have got Mail!
The 4th Tenor
The curse of the Jade Scorpion
Gladiator
 
  • #88
I've just got Grave of the Fireflies, Dirty Pretty Things, and 24 Hour Party People but my DVD player's on the blink...damn :mad:

Damn ! Damn ! Damn !
 
  • #89
poolwin2001 said:
My favourites(Old ones)

You have got Mail!
The 4th Tenor
The curse of the Jade Scorpion
Gladiator

You call those old ones? A couple of old ones I like to call classic are Casablanca and West Side Story.

On a side note, I just saw Shrek 2 and it was totally better than the first.
 
  • #90
Just watched Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. I'm going into Westerns now. Next up: For A Few Dollars More.
 

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