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Post by Dracula on Nov 7, 2021 18:33:45 GMT -5
Also, as a character, Caine really isn't all that sympathetic
That's an understatement, dude's a monster. In Goodfellas terms he's basically the Robert De Niro to O-Dog's Joe Pesci. |
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Post by PG Cooper on Nov 7, 2021 18:38:38 GMT -5
Also, as a character, Caine really isn't all that sympathetic
That's an understatement, dude's a monster. In Goodfellas terms he's basically the Robert De Niro to O-Dog's Joe Pesci. That unlikability plays really well in contrast to something like Boyz N the Hood. I quite like that movie but it makes it very clear that its hero is a nice boy in a rough environment. Menace doesn't go easy on its audience. |
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Post by PhantomKnight on Nov 7, 2021 19:14:39 GMT -5
Also, as a character, Caine really isn't all that sympathetic
That's an understatement, dude's a monster. In Goodfellas terms he's basically the Robert De Niro to O-Dog's Joe Pesci. It's funny you say that because, stylistically, I kept comparing the movie to GoodFellas as I was watching it. |
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Post by Dracula on Nov 7, 2021 19:27:42 GMT -5
That's an understatement, dude's a monster. In Goodfellas terms he's basically the Robert De Niro to O-Dog's Joe Pesci. It's funny you say that because, stylistically, I kept comparing the movie to GoodFellas as I was watching it. Not a coincidence, The Hughes Brothers openly stan Scorsese |
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Post by PG Cooper on Nov 8, 2021 23:44:43 GMT -5
Decided to remove my last post. Shit was too long.
I'm almost done my watches for this thread. Only rewatches I feel I really need to do are Platoon and The Thin Red Line. I might also do Hard Boiled again just for fun and some more Spielberg to cross them off this movie chart my partner and I have been crossing off but that's bonus.
And I'm still waiting for my All About My Mother blu-ray.
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Post by Doomsday on Nov 9, 2021 0:19:34 GMT -5
Decided to remove my last post. Shit was too long. I'm almost done my watches for this thread. Only rewatches I feel I really need to do are Platoon and The Thin Red Line. I might also do Hard Boiled again just for fun and some more Spielberg to cross them off this movie chart my partner and I have been crossing off but that's bonus. And I'm still waiting for my All About My Mother blu-ray. Oh come on! I was at the grocery store and saw you posted something on Saving Private Ryan, read one paragraph and decided to save the rest for later. What a tease. |
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Post by PG Cooper on Nov 9, 2021 9:26:31 GMT -5
It's still on letterboxd! Idk I was worried about taking up to much space in this thread.
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Post by donny on Nov 9, 2021 9:31:47 GMT -5
Will ask if people need extensions as we get closer. I have a week long staycation in two weeks where I can probably knock out some more, but due to life Das Boot took me all last weekend. Still have like 15-20, including Three Colors and Fanny and Alexander. Yes, working through what I need to watch, but might need short extension. I’ll do what I can to be done by deadline, though. |
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Post by PG Cooper on Nov 12, 2021 14:21:12 GMT -5
1 first time watch left, 2 rewatches. I've also put together a first draft list excluding the three upcoming watches. Definitely enjoying stretching out the process.
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Post by PhantomKnight on Nov 12, 2021 16:49:23 GMT -5
I'm down to 15 first-watches still to go after watching Princess Mononoke on Tuesday. I may need a slight extension, but we'll see.
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Post by PhantomKnight on Nov 15, 2021 22:01:17 GMT -5
Just finished Akira. Well...that movie sure got fucking insane as it went on. And I mean that in a good way.
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Post by thebtskink on Nov 18, 2021 10:08:16 GMT -5
L.A. Confidential was way better than I expected. Hell of a cast, but the story is great and loved the noir-callback shots.
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Post by PG Cooper on Nov 18, 2021 11:14:24 GMT -5
L.A. Confidential was way better than I expected. Hell of a cast, but the story is great and loved the noir-callback shots. It will be ranking for highly in my own list. |
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Post by Doomsday on Nov 18, 2021 11:48:35 GMT -5
L.A. Confidential was way better than I expected. Hell of a cast, but the story is great and loved the noir-callback shots. You hadn't seen Heat OR LA Confidential? Grrrraaaaahoaudhfo8asnhfr08bawevyprbawyencfp08vrahacgnpfx |
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Post by PhantomKnight on Nov 18, 2021 12:00:12 GMT -5
Paris, Texas was my AFI-watch last night. Out of all the first-watches I've done for this list so far, that one is easily my favorite. So quiet and understated, yet so absorbing. And those last twenty-five minutes or so...wow.
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Post by frankyt on Nov 18, 2021 12:07:10 GMT -5
Got some embarrassingly high movies on the list I still have to see... Total of 14 left for me for a first time watch.
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Post by donny on Nov 18, 2021 13:00:25 GMT -5
Mowing through the list. Just wrapped up Double Life of Some Broad.
Did Princess Mononoke last night. The Fly is next, followed by Dirty Work.
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Post by PhantomKnight on Nov 18, 2021 13:05:44 GMT -5
Goddamnit...
Clearly, I should've jumped on Once Upon a Time in America while it was on Netflix recently. Now it's gone, and I can't find it streaming anywhere. Argh!
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Post by PG Cooper on Nov 18, 2021 13:21:11 GMT -5
Goddamnit... Clearly, I should've jumped on Once Upon a Time in America while it was on Netflix recently. Now it's gone, and I can't find it streaming anywhere. Argh!
It's on Netflix and Amazon Prime in Canada. If you sign up for a vpn, maybe use a free trial that might be the best way to watch. |
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Post by PG Cooper on Nov 18, 2021 13:21:46 GMT -5
Paris, Texas was my AFI-watch last night. Out of all the first-watches I've done for this list so far, that one is easily my favorite. So quiet and understated, yet so absorbing. And those last twenty-five minutes or so...wow. Went up a great deal on my rewatch. I've always loved the performances but this time I really appreciated how beautiful the movie looks. |
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Post by PhantomKnight on Nov 18, 2021 13:30:08 GMT -5
Goddamnit... Clearly, I should've jumped on Once Upon a Time in America while it was on Netflix recently. Now it's gone, and I can't find it streaming anywhere. Argh!
It's on Netflix and Amazon Prime in Canada. If you sign up for a vpn, maybe use a free trial that might be the best way to watch. I may be contacting you for further instruction on that on your part... |
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Post by PhantomKnight on Nov 18, 2021 13:40:02 GMT -5
Goddamnit...
Clearly, I should've jumped on Once Upon a Time in America while it was on Netflix recently. Now it's gone, and I can't find it streaming anywhere. Argh!
Jesus fucking Christ, even a physical disc is currently unavailable through Netflix and blind buying a copy via Amazon is impossible without dropping a ton of money... What the hell? |
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Post by Doomsday on Nov 18, 2021 13:41:25 GMT -5
Goddamnit...
Clearly, I should've jumped on Once Upon a Time in America while it was on Netflix recently. Now it's gone, and I can't find it streaming anywhere. Argh!
Jesus fucking Christ, even a physical disc is currently unavailable through Netflix and blind buying a copy via Amazon is impossible without dropping a ton of money... What the hell?  |
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Post by Dracula on Nov 18, 2021 13:51:08 GMT -5
Goddamnit...
Clearly, I should've jumped on Once Upon a Time in America while it was on Netflix recently. Now it's gone, and I can't find it streaming anywhere. Argh!
Jesus fucking Christ, even a physical disc is currently unavailable through Netflix and blind buying a copy via Amazon is impossible without dropping a ton of money... What the hell? Can't you just pay the $4 for a rental on Apple or Youtube/GooglePlay? |
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Post by PhantomKnight on Nov 18, 2021 13:55:09 GMT -5
Jesus fucking Christ, even a physical disc is currently unavailable through Netflix and blind buying a copy via Amazon is impossible without dropping a ton of money... What the hell? Can't you just pay the $4 for a rental on Apple or Youtube/GooglePlay? I literally just found it as an option on Youtube.
In my defense, I normally don't think to look on there for movie rentals.
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