27 Oct 08
Films I can watch over and over again that I would select for the proverbial desert island:-
Excalibur - Its magical and unique in a strange sort of way
Good Will Hunting - Awesome, I hope the sequal goes into production
Candyman - The Philip Glass background audio is awesome, you really feel sorry for the victim (Helen) in the film
A Clockwork Orange - You just have to see it, unique in every way
Scarface - The godfather of gangster movies
Seven - Great acting, great story and one of those "oh no" endings
27 Oct 08
Originally posted by Bosse de NageI wasn't familiar with that title so I IMDBed Altman and was surprised that he'd made so many films since 1992's "The Player," which I really enjoyed. "Cookie's Fortune" looks like a good pick -- I'll look this one up, Bosse.
I really enjoyed 'Cookie's Fortune' by Robert Altman. Two thumbs up for charity-shop VHS.
Last night I watched Ang Lee's "Sense and Sensibility," a period piece starring Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant. It's beautifully shot, well acted and has a good story and snappy dialogue. It's a good companion piece to his other great family drama "Eat Drink Man Woman."
27 Oct 08
Originally posted by der schwarze RitterPity he's not around to make any more.
I wasn't familiar with that title so I IMDBed Altman and was surprised that he'd made so many films since 1992's "The Player," which I really enjoyed.
First one I saw was 'Short Cuts' -- loved it; ditto 'Gosford Park', 'The Company'; I'll watch any Altman film.
Have to track down episode 90 of 'Maverick'. The Calvin industrial films also seem very interesting ...
27 Oct 08
Originally posted by Bosse de NageGosford Park was atrociously uninteresting.
Pity he's not around to make any more.
First one I saw was 'Short Cuts' -- loved it; ditto 'Gosford Park', 'The Company'; I'll watch any Altman film.
Have to track down episode 90 of 'Maverick'. The Calvin industrial films also seem very interesting ...