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If you haven't seen it, Inception. If you see Inception, make sure you're in a space where you can't harm yourself. (You'd probably think you're in a dream.) And I recommend you see it on a big screen, not a small computer screen. It wouldn't have the same effect.

List:

Inception
This is The End
The Purge (A lot of cliches, and isn't that good, though.)
Looper
Gangster Squad
Identity Theft
Django Unchained
Finding Nemo (Yes, I know it seems kinda childish to list anything related to Nemo, but everybody has to be a kid again.)
Resident Evil: Afterlife

Will be updating and adding more.

I dare you to watch RE: Afterlife. It's one of the worst best RE movies, ever. And it makes no sense. You'd probably not be able to stand a few minutes looking at it. If you manage to do it, I'd thankfully reap thank your soul, because you'd be damned happy for life.

The Divide - sick movie with a great ending.

I've seen three of those. Do you ever watch older films?

It depends how old. The oldest film I've seen is Nosferatu, and the youngest is 'The Purge'. So how old are you thinking?

I guess it doesn't get too much older than this: http://mubi.com/films/nosferatu

But really, I love foreign films from the '50s and '60s. That's not to say that I don't enjoy a modern film, because I really do enjoy modern films. But how many people are watching, say, Ozu films compared with the latest films?

None of those seem very old though. Yes, they're getting old, but they're not that old. Here's a clip from a slightly older film, but absolutely wonderful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wI6LfigwYA

And here's an entirely different kind of film which is 45 years old, but truly extraordinary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqOOZux5sPE

"13th Floor"

Really cool sci-fi, wont spoil it for you :)

I have no ideas about Foreign Films, but would you like films like, 'The Raven'? (I believe that is the name of it. It's in black and white, though.) Or, the 'White Zombie'?(Black and White also.)

There's a lot of films called 'The Raven'. As for White Zombie, I believe I found it: http://mubi.com/films/white-zombie

This raises an interesting question. What prompts you to mention a certain film, or seek out a certain film, or set of films? Using different methodologies, one can find, for lack of a better word, very worthwhile films which expand your film experience. Since using different methods that I didn't use before, I have truly rediscovered the joy of cinema. For example, this film is now on my 'want to watch' list. Please watch the opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tze5jGZXJl8

Oh, sorry about 'The Raven' thing. Using the site you're using - http://mubi.com/cast_members/13408 You'd find it somewhere in Bela Lugosi's movies. (Sorry I couldn't provide the direct link.)

Ok, found it: http://mubi.com/films/the-raven--4

I would say some old Bela Lugosi movies are worth exploring. I'm only familiar with a few of his films, the more obvious ones. Island of Lost Souls is one of those on my list.

Now, would you be interested in discussing the question I posed to you in my above post?

Kinda. I can't provide you with a accurate answer but:

My understanding and knowledge in a film. Mostly it's curiosity, but also based upon my interpretation, and probably if I could put it in words without spoiling it. If I could put it in a way somebody understands, or curious about it.

Hopefully, I answered your question.

So, let's say I offered you three films, but you don't know what they are. But I give you the following information:

Film number 1: It won Best Picture from The National Society of Film Critics. It won Best Director at a significant film festival. It won Best Foreign Film. Many critics call it the best film of the year, for the year it was released. It's nearly 3 hours long.

Film number 2: It was recently voted the best film of the 21st century by critics. It's director has a very identifiable style and is known to break a lot of rules with regard to film grammar. It's cinematographer is well known.

Film number 3: A worldwide prestigious film poll places it in the top 20 greatest films ever made. It's director has received high praise from directors around the world. In fact, directors and critics alike nearly worship him, and make pilgrimages to his gravesite. It's at least 50 years older than film number 1 and film number 2.

Now, would you, given your film experience, seek out any of those films, or in fact does one sound more interesting than the other? Or would you discount them all, if you were informed that they are all foreign films? Which one sounds the most intriguing?

Dark city: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSpowoKqSzc

I have it on Blu. It's been a long time since I've watched it though.

It is hard to say. Being a foreign film wouldn't change anything. But, I tried to tell myself Film Number 1 wasn't sparking curiosity, but Film Number 2 sparked more curiosity. Film Number 3 sounds great, but it's basically a 'meh' situation. I wouldn't like Film Number 1's duration, but, hopefully I'd like it. And it would make me too curious not to watch it.

Do you need my movies list? here you go.

Se7en
Phonebooth
Safe House
Looper
Body of lies
Shutter Island
Three kings
Seraphim Falls
Sleepy hollow
The Dillema
The Fighter
The Mechanist
The Prestige
The warriors way
Basic instinct all parts
Parker
Miami vice
Transporter all parts
The Mechanic
16 Blocks
Panic room


List is pretty big. but i can't remember names.. i'll post more soon

I've seen Se7en, Shutter Island, Three Kings, Sleepy Hollow, The Fighter, part of The Machinist, The Prestige, Basic Instinct and Panic Room.

Confusing! So you can't help but be curious about Film number 1, but 2 sparks your curiosity, and 3 sounds great. Ask yourself why all of these films are essentially loved by people who watch a lot of films. There must be something going on there. And that means that, perhaps despite the reaction you might have to trailers or clips, there's probably something amazing going on within these films that can only be digested after watching them.

Basically, what I'm saying, is, by applying this obvious method, and forgoing your reaction to the trailers, you should watch the films, which can lead you in different directions.

Let's start with the trailer to film number 1. You absolutely cannot predict the way you might be moved emotionally, or how the film might (and will) speak to you, regardless of your personal taste. That's why these films are so highly praised. Here's the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F6tSorwYqw

Pi

Alright here are some more..

Hanna
The Echo
Mama
Stolen
Case 39
Blitz
Soul surfer
27 dresses
A walk to remember
the notebook
50 First dates
Atonement
Smokin aces part 1 and 2
the town

I want to see it!

I saw Case 39 and Atonement. I'm kind of a fan of Keira Knightley period pieces. I couldn't get into The Town.

Okay. My turn. Watch this film (which gets high praise): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTM0eb0VCnU

http://stagevu.com/video/ulgryqpcxljk
Enjoy

Share five desert island directors with us. That goes for you or anyone reading this thread. What I mean is, if you could only take, say, only the films of a few directors with you to spend the rest of your life on a desert island, who would those directors be?

Not quite directors but film makers anyway:
Les Hiddins
Ray Mears
Les Stroud

Should I be embarrassed if I haven't heard of them? I can't really find any material created by these guys. Are they indeed your choice for a desert island?

My choices, based on the fact that I can watch their films over and over with undiminished pleasure are listed below. I realize there are no American or Europeans in the list, and there could be, or may even should be, but I'm just saying, I love the films of those listed below:

Yasujiro Ozu
Mikio Naruse
Edward Yang
Wong Kar-Wai
Kenji Mizoguchi

Tough call though. I can think of several others.

Well my list is part art and part torture then

M night Shyamalan for when I screw up  ;)

Darren Aronofsky so I can watch some unique movies
Oliver Stone for my capitalist nature when money never sleeps even though I'm stuck on this damn island
Tony Scott since there's a fire burning in my heart tonight and I want jet off the island :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pZccGH085Q
And either Makoto Shinkai for 5cm per Second or Mamoru Hosoda for Summer Wars

Heck maybe remove M night and go with Darren on-wards :)

Keeps both Makoto Shinka and Mamoru Hosoda he-he that island's enough torture

Yep, the best choice, even for you.

I get it so I can live longer on the island
In that case I would call Napoleon to get me of the Island
Although I do like that Les Stroud is really Survivorman and his own director pretty much everything at least hes not a Bear Grylls

Can you defend why I would surrender one of mine to be replaced by one of yours? Think of it as an exercise in expounding the virtues of your choices. I would happily defend any of mine.

Because your directors might keep you entertained, while mine will keep you alive.

Ah. Now I see! Assuming a five star bungalow staffed by androids exists on the island, please tell me what your desert island directors are.

I watched so many awesome movies so I do not remember any of them

I wish I had some software for keeping track of movies watch and etc

Have you watched any of my favorites?

No, actually, and I've skimped trough the thread again with no avail to find your favorites list

Here's a non-mainsteam (to avoid being repeative) suggestions for you though

Altered states
How I Ended This Summer
Timecrimes

No the absolute best I've watched, just something I can remember at the moment.

I saw Altered States a long time ago. The others look interesting. Okay, now I'll tell you some of my favorites. Bear in mind that I usually don't bother mentioning obvious films even though I might like them. I mean, sure, I liked Iron Man, but who hasn't heard of it?

So, here are movies I recommend for three reasons. The reasons are:

1. I genuinely enjoyed the movie.
2. The movies are actually critically acclaimed and very famous within the context of cinema history.
3. Your average person has not seen the movie, mostly because Hollywood is so pervasive.

So, given the above, here are some great movies to watch:

2046 - Wong Kar-Wai: http://mubi.com/films/-2046
Secret Sunshine - Lee Chang-dong: http://mubi.com/films/secret-sunshine
Equinox Flower - Yasujiro Ozu: http://mubi.com/films/equinox-flower
Late Spring - Yasujiro Ozu: http://mubi.com/films/late-spring
Yi Yi - Edward Yang: http://mubi.com/films/yi-yi-a-one-and-a-two
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs - Mikio Naruse: http://mubi.com/films/when-a-woman-ascends-the-stairs
Sansho the Bailiff - Kenji Mizoguchi: http://mubi.com/films/sansho-the-bailiff
Twenty-four Eyes - Keisuke Kinoshita: http://mubi.com/films/twenty-four-eyes

Now, as I noted, these aren't random obscure movies. With the exception of two of them, they're actually pretty much unanimously considered to be monumental films in the world of cinema. And the two that aren't necessarily considered to be monumental, they are at least highly revered and loved, and their respective directors are highly acclaimed.

So, given that, any true cinephile ultimately comes around to discovering Ozu, Mizoguchi, Naruse, etc. Now, tell me honestly, so I know you're reading, which of those films sounds interesting to you? Many of the provided links have a trailer. I'm trying to make a point here, and it's worth being made. Please follow along, lest you fall into the trap of thinking these films aren't of interest to you. I can concede that some of them might not be to your taste, but due to the films' history and appreciation, you might want to take a deeper look.

And once you've followed down that path, there are many more.

2046 is on my watch list somewhere in the middle

I would probably checkout Equinox Flower

Another goodie I've seen recently, and would like to suggest: Barton fink (1991)
Awesome in it's own way

I've seen Barton Fink. I love the Coen Brothers. I loved Fargo, No Country for Old Men and True Grit. I can't wait to see Inside Llewyn Davis. The trailer looks really good.

Regarding 2046, it's important to understand its context for maximal enjoyment. First of all, it's a Wong Kar-Wai movie. That alone means a lot. As others have said, and I concur, the more you put into a Wong Kar-Wai film, the more you get out of it. Aside from his stunning cinematography and beautiful soundtracks, you need to pay attention to his non linear narrative, and often confusing mode of storytelling. Watching his films two or three times in a row helps. But there's more as well. 2046 is the third in a loose trilogy, beginning with Days of Being Wild and In the Mood for Love, both highly acclaimed films. Watch them in any order, but watch them all, to pick up deeper nuances to the story in each of the three films.

Regarding Equinox Flower, you don't just watch Equinox Flower. What you do is embrace Yasujiro Ozu, get familiar with what others are saying about him, and then make a whole hearted attempt at watching all of his films from 1949 onward. You'll be happy you did. And likely decide they are your desert island films as well. It's very possible that this is the most important paragraph you've read all week, and if you follow the advice in this paragraph, your appreciation of cinema will double, if not triple.

But once you've done that, you've implicitly made the decision to watch mid 20th Century Japanese melodrama. Ozu's friend and contemporary Mikio Naruse made some highly acclaimed films as well. And thus, you should, and will, proceed to watch all of Mikio Naruse's work. Start with When a Woman Ascends the Stairs.

And from there, you will have become intimately familiar with the two actresses Setsuko Hara and Hideko Takamine, two of Japan's favorite actresses from the 20th Century. And thus you'll start seeking out the films of Keisuke Kinoshita.

But at that point, you'll be so smitten with these films, that you'll also be seeking out films by Kenji Mizoguchi, Masahiro Shinoda, Shohei Imamura, Nagasi Oshima, Masaki Kobayashi, Akira Kurosawa, and Hiroshi Teshigahara, as well as others.

These are the must watch Ozu movies:

Late Spring
Early Summer
Tokyo Story
Early Spring
Tokyo Twilight
Equinox Flower
Late Autumn
The End of Summer
Floating Weeds
An Autumn Afternoon

And chances are very good that those will become your desert island films.

Shutter island - Very good film with a awesome psychological twist.

In Time - A absolute amazing film, very true to life.

Snatch - just very funny
Fight Club - makes you think
Blade Runner - the old semantics
Trainspotting - dipping into low life

I've seen them both. The former, by Martin Scorsese, was a book written by Dennis Lehane, an author whom I've read quite a few of his books. Notably, In Time's cinematography was done by Roger Deakins, a favorite of the Coen Brothers. In Time was the first film that Deakins shot digitally, on the wonderful Arri Alexi camera.

They were both good movies. Now, given that, I think you should watch this squid ink black noir much loved by those who watch it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOOr4nuWFqU

Try a walk to remember, a tear jerky but very touching story and theme songs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v27UT5sEZiI

Whistle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAgy1RGWUsg

Three Times: http://mubi.com/films/three-times

Watch the trailer.

The Big Lebowski
Braveheart
A Clockwork Orange
Starship Troopers
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
The Sum of All Fears

Are these your favorite movies? Wherein lies your thinking in listing these movies? Please note, I'm not necessarily saying anything bad about the list - there are some interesting films in there. But I mentioned in an earlier post what I believe are good criteria for mentioning a film here. I'd like to hear the motivations behind your post. This is the post in question - please give it a read: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=236950.msg2512313#msg2512313

All except for that hilariously-fake-looking car crash.

I don't recall it. I actually liked the movie.

On a different note, I'm pretty surprised nobody has mentioned any of these very famous films: Ivan's Childhood or Mirror or Stalker.

You will not be disappointed by this scene from Mirror: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pu49SYGRnk

I really liked it too - but watch again when the car flips down the embankment - clearly a toy car in that shot.

So among the movies I recommended in this post ( https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=236950.msg2512313#msg2512313 ), which ones sound interesting to you? For context, it's really necessary that you read this post: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=236950.msg2513162#msg2513162

Not sure right now but I'm keen to check out your links later.

The only reason I ever heard of and watched Fargo, was when I told someone I really liked "A Simple Plan" and they said "Well if you liked that, you might like Fargo".

So I highly recommend fans of Fargo take a look at that one.

I think you should check out the links when you can. I'd be very interested in hearing your initial take on which ones interest you, and then, given the opportunity, understand why you chose the ones you did, and then, given that information, explain a path of exploration you can take which could radically open up a film canon for viewing which could change or heighten your perceptions of film. One of those keys is Yasujiro Ozu. While your average Joe is unfamiliar with him, he's pretty much revered as possibly the greatest director ever by other filmmakers and film scholars and film critics. If you try and come to this point of view through watching trailers of his films, you probably won't get it. But if you give in and watch his films, a whole world opens up.

That's just Ozu. But he is a gateway to other films by other directors.

 

City of god
Tropa de Elite
Tropa de Elite 2

Watch in this order.

Bad Boy Bubba

Now if you want to see some freaky kid in a unit all his life, mum fucked by the local priest, him fucking his mum, cat killing, told the world is full of poison gas, scared shitless character turns to local rock god for 3 some of victory...all in Australian accents...the BAD BOY BUBBA is your movie

but on a more serious note...get out of Holywood and try

Space Battleship Yamato
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1477109/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Dredd
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343727/?ref_=sr_1

District 9
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1136608/?ref_=sr_1

Akira
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094625/?ref_=sr_3

Most Americans don't leave Hollywood due to its pervasiveness and the appearance that it provides all that everyone needs.

Due to the much smaller film industries in other nations, people in other countries have found it necessary to watch foreign films to get their fill of films. Of course, American films are one of those imports. But since they're use to importing foreign films, then they can just as easily watch a German, Japanese, or American film.

So it follows then, that there are American film viewers, and then the rest of the world. If you truly want to sample the best films out there, you should explore the film canons of other nations. Filmmakers and film critics alike regularly do this. Poll anyone from either of those groups, and you'll find the films they love or recommend are an entirely different cross-section of films than those recommended by the average American.

I recommended at least ten or so films a page or so back in this post. None originated from the U.S. Now, I don't discount Hollywood films, but most people have already heard of them. And so, instead, I like to open people's eyes to films they probably haven't heard of, and yet have received universal acclaim.

And that's the heart of it: universal acclaim but simultaneously unheard of by your average Bitcointalk poster. Now, please, everyone, go watch some Yasujiro Ozu and Edward Yang films.

Sorry about that, I kinda just hopped in and said some movies I like. A few of these are cult classics, so they wouldn't really classify as underground or anything. Others like Braveheart and Lord of the Rings have won a ton of cinematic awards (not that that makes then great movies necessarily.) Sum of All Fears is a great look at how cold war tensions could very quickly be reignited in todays world, bringing the US and Russia to the brink of nuclear war because of the manipulation of a neo nazi terrorist group.

Watch for yourself, I think you will enjoy  :D

No apology needed. I just prefer discussion and discourse over lists, and like to explore or share the processes of discovering new films to watch. That's not say I don't provide lists, it's just that I like to follow up on those lists.