Suggest a movie for me....

[Corry]

....I rarely have time for movies...in fact, until very recently when I watched Clerks II with my friends Natalie and Josh, I hadn't watched a movie since Labor Day when I was visiting Joe in Baltimore...


...er, actually, I've seen two movies recently....we watched "Motorcycle Diaries" in Honors class (highly recommend it!)

So...gimme an idea for a movie to watch. Doesn't have to be one I've never seen before....it can be a forgotten gem.

 

[ThomThomsk]

OK, I suggest Mediterraneo, a 1991 film by Gabriele Salvatores about a group of Italian soldiers stuck on a Greek island during WW2. That may sound familiar, but it pre-dates Captain Correlli's Mandolin by a couple of years.

It's in Italian, but all the better for that. It won the 1992 Oscar for best foreign film, it is a little lightweight but heartwarming and funny and will make you want to escape to a sunny Mediterranean island too.

 

[Digital Matt]

Cinema Paradiso...

 

[Alex_B]

I watched Sweeney Todd recently ... and I think it is rubbish.

It could have been much better if it would not show every bit of boring violence.

 

[Corry]

OK, I suggest Mediterraneo, a 1991 film by Gabriele Salvatores about a group of Italian soldiers stuck on a Greek island during WW2. That may sound familiar, but it pre-dates Captain Correlli's Mandolin by a couple of years.

It's in Italian, but all the better for that. It won the 1992 Oscar for best foreign film, it is a little lightweight but heartwarming and funny and will make you want to escape to a sunny Mediterranean island too.

Hmmm, that does strike my fancy just a bit....but I'm not sure subtitles will work for my more specific needs.

If all goes to plan, I'm getting an iPhone this week, and I am looking for a good movie to watch on the flight I am hopefully taking over spring break. Subtitles might be hard to read!

 

[Arch]

Iv seen most of the important film releases of last year. Atonement and No Country for Old Men are both excellent if you dont make time to watch films often.... and if your feeling in a light hearted mood Ratatouille is a fun and rewarding choice.

Under no cercumastances should you attempt to watch the new Aliens vs Predator film... its s***e.

 

[Puscas]

"If I say I'm an oilman, you will agree"

There will be blood is great. Lewis' performance is incredible. But I really don't know if it needs a bigger screen than your iPhone.
Ratatouille is also great; makes you feel good, and is a well made movie.
And speaking of animation: I like The Incredibles....perfect for an a flight.



Or is there a genre you prefer?




pascal

 

[doenoe]

Cinderella man, beautifull movie

 

[lostprophet]

Twin Town

 

[Rick Waldroup]

If you like extremely dark, disturbing, and funny movies, try Happiness.

 

[Corry]

"If I say I'm an oilman, you will agree"

There will be blood is great. Lewis' performance is incredible. But I really don't know if it needs a bigger screen than your iPhone.
Ratatouille is also great; makes you feel good, and is a well made movie.
And speaking of animation: I like The Incredibles....perfect for an a flight.



Or is there a genre you prefer?




pascal

There WASN'T a genre I preferred, but I AM finding myself really leaning towards the non-blockbuster stuff.

Has anyone seen the independent film "12 and holding?"

 

[Alex_B]

A really different movie... but quite graphic (NSFW ):

Tian bian yi duo yun (aka The Wayward Cloud) by Tsai Ming-liang.

A very good movie with only little dialogue and a disturbing end. I consider this art, as opposed to mainstream / boring blockbusters.

 

[Double H]

One of my classic favorites is "Harold & Maude."

 

[Corry]

A really different movie... but quite graphic (NSFW ):

Tian bian yi duo yun (aka The Wayward Cloud) by Tsai Ming-liang.

A very good movie with only little dialogue and a disturbing end. I consider this art, as opposed to mainstream / boring blockbusters.

Well, I'm not going to watch a very NSFW movie on an airplane!

 

[Peanuts]

Pride and Prejudice (the non-Kierra version, believe it is BBC) - huge chick flick but oh so good. Brilliant piece of literature as well.

The Terminal is another big feel good chick-flick movie.

Both Elizabeth movies (Cate Blanchett did an amazing job!)

Gladiator (love the music)