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Originally posted by: Cougar
Dude, do not rent Mullholand Drive...that movie was seriously whacked. If you were to actually stop and think about the events that occur and look at how the movie pans out it never pieces together.

If you want some good movies get The Bliever, Suicide Kings, Amercan History X, The 25th Hour, Stigmata, Three Kings, or Requiem for a Dream.

Mullholand Drive is great up until the last 5 minutes.

American History X is fantastic, as are 25th Hour, Three Kings, and Requiem. Good recommendations.

yeah i love/hate ameican history x...the "curbing" scene is the only scene in any movie i have to leave the room for

requim should be coming today...ill try 25th hour...never heard of that one
 
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Originally posted by: nativesunshine
try Joy Luck Club...so you can have something to bond with the gf's mom about.

hehe...too bad the movie's about Chinese women..not Taiwanese women. Oh wells. :p

lol...yeah i think ill pass
 

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Originally posted by: Electric Amish
I didn't like American History X or Three Kings. Haven't seen the others.

What didn't you like about those movies?

I think American History X should be required viewing for all high school students.
 

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Originally posted by: filmmaker
Originally posted by: Cougar
Dude, do not rent Mullholand Drive...that movie was seriously whacked. If you were to actually stop and think about the events that occur and look at how the movie pans out it never pieces together.

If you want some good movies get The Bliever, Suicide Kings, Amercan History X, The 25th Hour, Stigmata, Three Kings, or Requiem for a Dream.

Mullholand Drive is great up until the last 5 minutes.

American History X is fantastic, as are 25th Hour, Three Kings, and Requiem. Good recommendations.


The last 5 minutes were whacked, but it lost cohesion about 25 minute before then. The way I saw it no matter how the director/producer wanted to explain the events they just couldn't have taken place the way the movie protrays. I dunno, maybe I'll rent it again just to double check but the movie just fell apart about 3/4 of the way through.
 

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A few good ones: Waking Life, Once Upon A Time In America, The Day The Earth Stood Still.
 

RossMAN

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I really should hookup my free CueCat barcode scanner, download CatNip and start scanning my 300+ DVD collection into DVDProfiler.com
 

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We were forced to sit through American History X in Sociology when I was in hs.

It's funny though...the teacher had to block and fast foward certain scenes. Kinda ruined the movie. He fast fowarded through the sex scenes...the curbing scene...the shower scene....

I remember back in 8th grade we had to get permission slips signed to watch Shindler's List. All the 8th graders sat in the auditorium to watch this movie. It was quite disturbing...why 8th grade?? Kids are still too young at 8th grade!
 
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Originally posted by: nativesunshine
We were forced to sit through American History X in Sociology when I was in hs.

It's funny though...the teacher had to block and fast foward certain scenes. Kinda ruined the movie. He fast fowarded through the sex scenes...the curbing scene...the shower scene....

I remember back in 8th grade we had to get permission slips signed to watch Shindler's List. All the 8th graders sat in the auditorium to watch this movie. It was quite disturbing...why 8th grade?? Kids are still too young at 8th grade!

yeah i had to do that too with shindler's list...i forget what grade we watched it it, but it was either 8th or 9th i would guess
 

filmmaker

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Originally posted by: nativesunshine
We were forced to sit through American History X in Sociology when I was in hs.

It's funny though...the teacher had to block and fast foward certain scenes. Kinda ruined the movie. He fast fowarded through the sex scenes...the curbing scene...the shower scene....

I remember back in 8th grade we had to get permission slips signed to watch Shindler's List. All the 8th graders sat in the auditorium to watch this movie. It was quite disturbing...why 8th grade?? Kids are still too young at 8th grade!

That's funny that they made you watch it in Sociology. You might want to rewatch it (without fast-forwarding) if you haven't seen it since then.

Shindler's List should be seen by kids in regards to history. I remember seeing in the theater as a kid and I really appreciated it.
 

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I have seen "Once upon a time in America" ten times over 10 years. I bought the DVD last month. It's definitely classic.
 

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Originally posted by: RossMAN
Originally posted by: Electric Amish
I didn't like American History X or Three Kings. Haven't seen the others.

What didn't you like about those movies?

I think American History X should be required viewing for all high school students.

American History X is a great movie, although it's definitely not easy to watch sometimes.
 

Electric Amish

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Originally posted by: RossMAN
Originally posted by: Electric Amish
I didn't like American History X or Three Kings. Haven't seen the others.

What didn't you like about those movies?

I think American History X should be required viewing for all high school students.

AHX- I have a hard time being entertained watching irrational violence and hatred.

Three Kings- I thought it was just dumb and boring.
 

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Originally posted by: Cougar
Originally posted by: filmmaker
Originally posted by: Cougar
Dude, do not rent Mullholand Drive...that movie was seriously whacked. If you were to actually stop and think about the events that occur and look at how the movie pans out it never pieces together.

If you want some good movies get The Bliever, Suicide Kings, Amercan History X, The 25th Hour, Stigmata, Three Kings, or Requiem for a Dream.

Mullholand Drive is great up until the last 5 minutes.

American History X is fantastic, as are 25th Hour, Three Kings, and Requiem. Good recommendations.


The last 5 minutes were whacked, but it lost cohesion about 25 minute before then. The way I saw it no matter how the director/producer wanted to explain the events they just couldn't have taken place the way the movie protrays. I dunno, maybe I'll rent it again just to double check but the movie just fell apart about 3/4 of the way through.

Just the last 5 minutes were whack? The whole movie was whack EXCEPT for the five minutes with naked and masturbating lesbians.

 
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here is my current queue...thanks for the help... *'s ive seen before but want to rent anyway

* Pulp Fiction
Y Tu Mama Tambien
* Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Adaptation
25th Hour
Catch 22
* The Killer
* The Royal Tenenbaums
* Chris Rock: Bring the Pain
Amelie
* Dazed and Confused
Where the Buffalo Roam
* Phish: Bittersweet Motel
Ringu
Donnie Darko
 

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Enemy Mind

PS. If you liked Catch22 the book you'll probably like the movie but it wasn't as good. All hail Joseph Heller :p
 

Electric Amish

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Originally posted by: MrDingleDangle
here is my current queue...thanks for the help... *'s ive seen before but want to rent anyway

* Pulp Fiction
Y Tu Mama Tambien
* Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Adaptation
25th Hour
Catch 22
* The Killer
* The Royal Tenenbaums
* Chris Rock: Bring the Pain
Amelie
* Dazed and Confused
Where the Buffalo Roam
* Phish: Bittersweet Motel
Ringu
Donnie Darko


Interesting....

I wouldn't watch any of those movies.
 

filmmaker

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Originally posted by: MrDingleDangle
here is my current queue...thanks for the help... *'s ive seen before but want to rent anyway

* Pulp Fiction
Y Tu Mama Tambien
* Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Adaptation
25th Hour
Catch 22
* The Killer
* The Royal Tenenbaums
* Chris Rock: Bring the Pain
Amelie
* Dazed and Confused
Where the Buffalo Roam
* Phish: Bittersweet Motel
Ringu
Donnie Darko

So that's a no go with Wonder Boys? Damn shame....
 
Jul 12, 2001
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Originally posted by: Electric Amish
Originally posted by: MrDingleDangle
here is my current queue...thanks for the help... *'s ive seen before but want to rent anyway

* Pulp Fiction
Y Tu Mama Tambien
* Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Adaptation
25th Hour
Catch 22
* The Killer
* The Royal Tenenbaums
* Chris Rock: Bring the Pain
Amelie
* Dazed and Confused
Where the Buffalo Roam
* Phish: Bittersweet Motel
Ringu
Donnie Darko


Interesting....

I wouldn't watch any of those movies.


well i think that means its a good list for me :)
 

metalmania

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Since you will try Amelie, why not try "He loves me, he loves me not..."

Originally posted by: MrDingleDangle
here is my current queue...thanks for the help... *'s ive seen before but want to rent anyway

* Pulp Fiction
Y Tu Mama Tambien
* Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Adaptation
25th Hour
Catch 22
* The Killer
* The Royal Tenenbaums
* Chris Rock: Bring the Pain
Amelie
* Dazed and Confused
Where the Buffalo Roam
* Phish: Bittersweet Motel
Ringu
Donnie Darko

 
Jul 12, 2001
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Originally posted by: filmmaker
Originally posted by: MrDingleDangle
here is my current queue...thanks for the help... *'s ive seen before but want to rent anyway

* Pulp Fiction
Y Tu Mama Tambien
* Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Adaptation
25th Hour
Catch 22
* The Killer
* The Royal Tenenbaums
* Chris Rock: Bring the Pain
Amelie
* Dazed and Confused
Where the Buffalo Roam
* Phish: Bittersweet Motel
Ringu
Donnie Darko

So that's a no go with Wonder Boys? Damn shame....

sorry forgot to add that....