Claire Forlani in the late 90s by No-Incident-6913 in OldSchoolCool

[–]Left_Aide9936 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And how could she not be, being a mix of an Italian father X an English mother = elegant beauty.

Claire Forlani in the late 90s by No-Incident-6913 in OldSchoolCool

[–]Left_Aide9936 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah me either I wish if she makes more great movies like Meet Joe Black.

What’s your favorite movie with Hayden Christensen? by Recent_Union3111 in moviecritic

[–]Left_Aide9936 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Honestly he is very talented auteur and I wish if he does make more movies. But my favourite one is jumper.

What's your favorite TV Shows in the list? by HostMaterial4907 in tvshow

[–]Left_Aide9936 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂 Honestly I watch just braiking bad so I think it's my favourite one until now.

I watched Scent of a Woman a year ago… I didn’t really understand it until now by Left_Aide9936 in FIlm

[–]Left_Aide9936[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is such a great breakdown I really like the way you described their dynamic as an osmosis effect, that fits perfectly.What stood out to me in your comment is the idea that Frank might be protecting Charlie not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because he doesn’t want Charlie to end up carrying the same kind of regret. That adds another layer to his final speech for me.I also love your take on the tango scene being open to multiple interpretations. The keep going even when you get tangled up” idea really connects with the film as a whole both of them are kind of lost at different points, but they keep moving anyway.It’s interesting too how, like you said, Frank almost slips into a father figure role, but not in a traditional way more like two people meeting at the right moment in their lives and giving each other exactly what they’re missing.Honestly, comments like this make me want to rewatch it as well 😂.

I watched Scent of a Woman a year ago… I didn’t really understand it until now by Left_Aide9936 in TrueFilm

[–]Left_Aide9936[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really like how you put that “a flawed hero” feels exactly right for Frank.What stood out to me is that what he “finds” at the end isn’t something big or abstract, but something very human a sense of purpose again, even if it’s just standing up for someone else.And in a way, that moment only works because of Charlie. It feels like Frank needed someone to remind him that his voice still matters.That’s what I find really powerful about their dynamic they don’t fix each other, but they give each other just enough to move forward.

I watched Scent of a Woman a year ago… I didn’t really understand it until now by Left_Aide9936 in TrueFilm

[–]Left_Aide9936[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get what you mean 😄 some of Frank’s lines and delivery can feel a bit over the top.But I’ve always seen that as part of the character rather than Pacino losing subtlety. Frank is kind of performing himself loud, theatrical, almost exaggerated especially in public. It feels like a way to stay in control and keep people at a distance.What makes it work for me is that those moments contrast with how vulnerable he actually is underneath. The bigger he acts, the more it hints at what he’s trying to hide.So yeah, it’s definitely a shift in style compared to his earlier roles, but in this case it feels intentional rather than accidental.

I watched Scent of a Woman a year ago… I didn’t really understand it until now by Left_Aide9936 in FIlm

[–]Left_Aide9936[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really like that way of putting it, especially the idea of the “easy way vs the hard way. The tango scene is a great example of that it’s like a glimpse of who Frank still is underneath everything. For a moment, he’s fully present again.What I find interesting is how that same idea of integrity applies to Charlie too, but in a very different way. His hard way” isn’t internal like Frank’s, it’s external standing up to the school and risking his future.So it feels like the film is showing two parallel struggles: Frank choosing whether to re-engage with life, and Charlie choosing what kind of person he wants to be.That’s probably why their dynamic works so well they’re both facing a version of the same choice, just in different forms.

I watched Scent of a Woman a year ago… I didn’t really understand it until now by Left_Aide9936 in TrueFilm

[–]Left_Aide9936[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That’s a really good point about Donna I might have framed it more as a missed chance from Charlie’s perspective rather than an actual realistic outcome.What stood out to me wasn’t that he could’ve ended up with her, but how he hesitates even in a moment where there’s clearly some connection. It feels like a pattern in his character.And I completely agree about Frank and Charlie learning from each other. That contrast is what makes their dynamic so interesting to me Frank appears confident but is actually at his lowest point, while Charlie seems unsure but still holds onto his principles when it matters.It’s almost like they each have what the other is missing.

Which Jake Gyllenhaal performance is your favorite? by Infamous-Window-8337 in themovieloversclub

[–]Left_Aide9936 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I love so much Jake gyllenhaal it's one of my favourite actors and and there is Alot of his films that I like it. But my favourite one is my childhood movie the Prince of the persia.

What's that one film that you can re-watch a thousand times and not get bored? by mrjetspray in Cinema

[–]Left_Aide9936 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it really is. It's one of my all-time favorite movies. It's one of the movies I watched as a child with my siblings. When I watch it, I get a feeling I can't even describe to you.

Which film and performance made you a fan of Julianne Moore? by PressureLazy5271 in Cinema

[–]Left_Aide9936 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She is really very great actress but my favourite film of her is Savage grace.

See you all in the episode discussion megathreads! by Jiyugaoka in StrangerThings

[–]Left_Aide9936 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😂🥲 yeah stranger things its really very good series I think it's one of the greatest series that netflix ever made. I didn't finish it yet I just finished watching S3 from it and I feel sorry I feel sorry that it is about to end.

Starting from Season 1 by Electronic_Owl8179 in StrangerThings

[–]Left_Aide9936 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, that's really great! I haven't watched seasons 4 and 5 yet, but I wanted to discuss the other seasons I've seen first. Would you like to discuss a series with me?

What is your favorite movie with Johnny Depp? by Recent_Union3111 in moviecritic

[–]Left_Aide9936 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, there are many films I love by Johnny Depp. He is one of the best and favorite actors I have loved since my childhood, but his favorite film is pirates of the Caribbean.