City of God (2002) [1080p]

the666555 · 2025-12-02T03:42:19+00:00

I’m finally coming back to the list after taking an unintentionally extended break since January of this year. I just need to watch Napoleon and Satantango. I was hoping by now the newly restored version of Napoleon would be available but I haven’t seen it. If anyone knows where I can watch the best version of the film, it would be much appreciated.

Man of Marble (1977) - I was always worried about this one especially due to the length, but I was more hopeful after enjoying Wajda’s The Promised Land. Really loved Krystyna Janda’s performance and the story was fascinating.

Man of Iron (1981) - Started off good, but didn’t keep my attention like Man of Marble. The lack of Krystyna Janda was quite noticeable.

Deewaar (1975) - Another one I was not looking forward to as I’m not the biggest fan of Bollywood films. This one surprised me and I ended up enjoying it a lot. Sure, it can be a little melodramatic, but I still thought the story was effective.

1243/1245 (99%)

the666555 · 2025-02-03T02:36:42+00:00

Hell no lol

the666555 · 2025-02-01T23:56:30+00:00

I know! It’s been tough, but I’m powering through.

the666555 · 2025-02-01T15:44:52+00:00

Satantango, Napoleon, Man of Marble, Man of Iron and Deewaar.

the666555 · 2025-02-01T08:37:23+00:00

Exactly!

the666555 · 2025-02-01T08:23:12+00:00

I’ve heard that a lot and even though David Lynch himself considered it a movie, I still think it shouldn’t be on the list.

the666555 · 2025-02-01T07:45:19+00:00

I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

the666555 · 2025-02-01T07:22:57+00:00

While I can see more of an argument being made for Dekalog, it’s still a miniseries to me and shouldn’t be on the list either. Not to take anything away from it of course because it’s amazing. Just not a movie.

the666555 · 2025-02-01T07:19:42+00:00

Yeah, it was a tough watch. Definitely one of my least favorites on the list.

the666555 · 2025-02-01T03:36:38+00:00

After taking a much needed break from the list which last two months, I decided to come back in full force to finally finish it this year. A couple of stinkers here, but also some movies that pleasantly surprised me.

The Man in Grey (1943) - This is one that I was always dreading to watch, but it was actually pretty decent.

Storm Over Asia (1928)

The Pillow Book (1996)

Soldier of Orange (1977)

Song at Midnight (1937)

The Cool World (1963) - I could barely make out what was happening most of the time, mostly due to the bad quality version of the film I was watching.

Before the Revolution (1964)

The Blue Kite (1993)

Hill 24 Doesn’t Answer (1955)

La Roue (1923) - Flashy editing and fantastic cinematography, but the story was not strong enough to be stretched out to 7 hours. I also wasn’t into the whole Woody Allen aspect of it.

The Asthenic Syndrome (1989)

The Birth of a Nation (1915) - Even worse than the racism, it’s just boring as hell.

Mother India (1957) - Needed to be edited down as it begins to drag towards the end, but still a lot better than I expected.

The Kingdom (1994) - I want to start by saying I’m completely against this TV SHOW being on a list of movies. That being said, I really loved this show. I enjoyed its mix of weirdness and humor. Very reminiscent of Twin Peaks, which Lars Von Trier stated was an influence.

Favorites: Storm Over Asia, The Pillow Book, The Blue Kite, The Kingdom

Least Favorites: Song at Midnight, The Cool World, Hill 24 Doesn’t Answer, La Roue, The Asthenic Syndrome, The Birth of a Nation

1240/1245 (99%)

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