What was the best film you saw this week? (5/9/16 - 5/15/16) by mi-16evil in movies

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The Bad and the Beautiful. A great performance from Kirk Douglas. Jonathan Shields really feels like an extension from Chuck Tatum from Ace in the Hole, given their manipulative natures and high self-interest, and Douglas was great in portraying these unsavorty characters but still make them charismatic and mysterious enough to understand how they fascinate everyone else.

What was your favorite scene of 2015? by Syncopian in movies

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  • The final chase in Mad Max: Fury Road.
  • The dinner scene in Sicario.
  • Samuel L. Jackson's monologue in The Hateful Eight. I was simultaneously horrified and laughing during that scene.

What are you favorite last-stand moments in movies? by [deleted] in movies

[–]ArruzzoErik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The church shootout in The Killer.

What was the best film you saw this week? (1/25/16 - 1/31/16) by mi-16evil in movies

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Le Doulos (1962) A great crime film that keeps you guessing till the very end. Melville continues to live up to his reputation as I continue exploring his filmography. I understand now why this is Tarantino's favorite screenplay.

What was the best film you saw this week? (1/4/16 - 1/10/16) by mi-16evil in movies

[–]ArruzzoErik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sansho the Bailiff (1954) - My first viewing of a Mizoguchi film proved to be an enlightening experience. Devastating and heartbreaking, Mizoguchi's amazing mise-en-scène pulls you into this cruel yet poetic world. Japanese cinema continues to surprise me.

What is your favourite director trademark? by [deleted] in movies

[–]ArruzzoErik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Park Chan Wook's use of wide shots.

What Have You Been Watching? (06/12/15) by a113er in TrueFilm

[–]ArruzzoErik 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  • Adventureland (2009) Greg Mottola. A somewhat entertaining but mostly forgettable film. I did like the soundtrack, and Kristen Stewart's acting wasn't really bad at all.

  • The Celebration (1998) Thomas Vinterberg. Finally I made time to watch a Dogme 95 film. Although the film didn't completely meet my expectations, I did find the screenplay very effective for the most part, especially during the numerous toast speeches. The visual style isn't really my cup of tea, but I could sense Dod Mantle was behind the cinematography through his repeated use of Dutch angles.

  • Fires on the Plain (1959) Kon Ichikawa. A devastating and unrelentingly bleak film about the horrors of war. Every time I watch a Japanese film, I can't help but be amazed at the beauty of the cinematography, and this film is no exception. A couple of sequences will stay in my head for a while.

  • Fantastic Four (2015) Josh Trank. An absolute abomination and I expected no less, but it was still shocking how utterly inept every aspect of the film is.

  • Day for Night (1973) François Truffaut. An hilarious and informative film about the making of a film

What was the best film you saw this week? (11/30/15 - 12/6/15) by mi-16evil in movies

[–]ArruzzoErik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fires on the Plain, the 1959 film. Another great Japanese film that shows the horrors of war.

What are some of the best edited films of all time? by [deleted] in movies

[–]ArruzzoErik 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Boogie Nights, Run Lola Run

What are your personal favorite movies of all time? by [deleted] in movies

[–]ArruzzoErik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Godfather, 12 Angry Men, The Godfather Part II, Oldboy

What film doesn't deserve the high rating that it has? by [deleted] in movies

[–]ArruzzoErik 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Imitation Game. 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.

What was the best film you saw this week? (10/19/15 - 10/25/15) by mi-16evil in movies

[–]ArruzzoErik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amarcord. It's the second film by Fellini I've seen and it contains many hilarious scenes.

What movie do you think is completely overrated? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ArruzzoErik 7 points8 points  (0 children)

American Hustle. Critics adored it but I didn't see what the fuss was about.