What is your Mount Rushmore of movies?

[KeithTalent]

Oh.

Meh, in the same vein, what are your thoughts of No Country for Old Man? Similar 'feel' and subtle story-telling, but (imo) far superior unfolding of events with awesome shots & dialogue.

They are very different films, though I love them both. No Country is more of a classic story-driven chase film and while there are some great characters in it, it's not a character study like TWBB.

No Country is not even my favourite Coen film, but TWBB is my favourite PTA film for now...

KT

 

[Zeze]

I love it. took me a while to actually like it, though--I had many problems after first viewing it, but it's no TWBB imo.

TWBB is an acting/writing/directing master class. The Coens are likewise known for superlative writing, but PT Anderson has them beat when it comes to dialogue in probably all of his films to date.

TWBB is an extended character study--one rather evil man's descent into greater evil. I don't think there has been a better villain in American film, since perhaps Hannibal Lecter.

I don't know, you're really glorifying TWBB and its titular character.

Lecter was a fully fleshed brilliant psycho who was an esteemed doctor with expert level appreciation of classical music, history, and fine dining. He also beautifully pulled off the twisted romance between Starling.

TWBB's guy wasn't particularly evil, complex (Lecter & Landa of Basterds), or ghost-like (No Country). He was just a bitter guy with no particular inner thought. All he did was kill that dumbass who treated him wrong previously.

I just don't see it.

 

[Zeze]

Well if it makes you feel better, you guys made me download TWBB again.

I'll watch it again with the 'character study' in mind. I did like the movie afterall, just don't think it's anywhere near top 4 for anyone out of all the movies out there.

 

[KeithTalent]

Well you have to keep in mind taste; mine is obviously quite different from yours as your first three films would not be anywhere near a top 500 for me. I'm not slamming you, those films just do not work for me.

KT

 

[zinfamous]

I don't know, you're really glorifying TWBB and its titular character.

Lecter was a fully fleshed brilliant psycho who was an esteemed doctor with expert level appreciation of classical music, history, and fine dining. He also beautifully pulled off the twisted romance between Starling.

TWBB's guy wasn't particularly evil, complex (Lecter & Landa of Basterds), or ghost-like (No Country). He was just a bitter guy with no particular inner thought. All he did was kill that dumbass who treated him wrong previously.

I just don't see it.

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exactly


and you just downloaded it? are you a thief, now?

 

[HendrixFan]

Well if it makes you feel better, you guys made me download TWBB again.

I'll watch it again with the 'character study' in mind. I did like the movie afterall, just don't think it's anywhere near top 4 for anyone out of all the movies out there.

PT Anderson is a master at what he does. His films don't connect with a wide audience because so much of it requires a painstaking attention to detail. Similar in many ways to Kubrick in that sense. His movies are achingly personal and CANNOT be viewed with anything other than complete attention. If you are texting, cooking, talking to someone or distracting yourself in any way from being immersed by his movies you won't be transported.

There Will Be Blood has such a strong visual impact. You can take a still frame at nearly every point in the movie and you would have a stunning photo. To carry that visual excellence for two and a half hours is astounding. You can watch the color palette, the framing of shots, the lighting, the camera movement and the usage of long shots versus quicker cuts and have a belly full of satisfaction.

From there you can absorb the visuals, enjoy the beautiful marriage of Johnny Greenwood's score to those visuals, and allow the character driven story to take over. The movie builds tension until you get three release points of amazing climax/confrontation/emotion.

In comparing TWBB to PT Anderson's other work, because honestly it isn't fair to other directors to compare their work to his, I'd rank it as his third best work. Magnolia is head of the class, the fastest 3 hrs and 9 minutes of cinema and the most haunting movie I have seen. Punch Drunk Love is a visual masterpiece, a relatively simple story but with the most emphasis on light and color to reinforce the story. Then TWBB, followed by Boogie Nights and then The Master.

 

[Zeze]

PT Anderson is a master at what he does. His films don't connect with a wide audience because so much of it requires a painstaking attention to detail. Similar in many ways to Kubrick in that sense. His movies are achingly personal and CANNOT be viewed with anything other than complete attention. If you are texting, cooking, talking to someone or distracting yourself in any way from being immersed by his movies you won't be transported.

There Will Be Blood has such a strong visual impact. You can take a still frame at nearly every point in the movie and you would have a stunning photo. To carry that visual excellence for two and a half hours is astounding. You can watch the color palette, the framing of shots, the lighting, the camera movement and the usage of long shots versus quicker cuts and have a belly full of satisfaction.

From there you can absorb the visuals, enjoy the beautiful marriage of Johnny Greenwood's score to those visuals, and allow the character driven story to take over. The movie builds tension until you get three release points of amazing climax/confrontation/emotion.

In comparing TWBB to PT Anderson's other work, because honestly it isn't fair to other directors to compare their work to his, I'd rank it as his third best work. Magnolia is head of the class, the fastest 3 hrs and 9 minutes of cinema and the most haunting movie I have seen. Punch Drunk Love is a visual masterpiece, a relatively simple story but with the most emphasis on light and color to reinforce the story. Then TWBB, followed by Boogie Nights and then The Master.

I see. I absolutely loved Magnolia. Amy Mann's Wise Up music scene was amazing.

As for each shot stills being amazing, it reminds me of Precious. Now that movie is with every frame being a photography in mind:

Trailer

You can see, every shot can be a beautiful piece of photography. The movie itself is alright though.

 

[skyking]

So are the people not putting 4 movies just being obtuse or are they retarded and don't know what mount rushmore is?

In my case it was "a first post smartass reply" referencing a movie that had scenes from Mt. Rushmore in it.

 

[ZaneNBK]

I see. I absolutely loved Magnolia. Amy Mann's Wise Up music scene was amazing.

As for each shot stills being amazing, it reminds me of Precious. Now that movie is with every frame being a photography in mind:

Trailer

You can see, every shot can be a beautiful piece of photography. The movie itself is alright though.

That scene actually made me angry at the end when it gets to the "just give up" part. I was amazed, it was the first (and only) movie to ever make me angry. Love that scene.

 

[Malak]

1. Indiana Jones trilogy. Was my favorite movie series as a child.
2. Big Trouble in Little China. I don't know why, but I love this movie. It's cheesy and smooth, like me.
3. The Matrix trilogy. The first movie blew my mind when I saw it in theaters. I knew I'd love the whole thing and I do. I've watched this trilogy now probably more than Indiana Jones.
4. This is a hard tie between V for Vendetta and Jerry Maguire. They are both about changing the status quo and standing for something. I think I like Jerry more only because it is easier to relate to.

 

[bshole]

1. In the Green Room
2. Deep Throat
3. Porkys
4. Young Doctors in Love