briskhound2 said:San Francisco didn't direct TCM—not even close. He was just the producer on that one...
He’s a great director—delivers solid action flicks, definitely has that signature style, and doesn't try to peddle any of that fake philosophical bullshit... If he could just grab a slightly more serious title, maybe tackle a heavier theme while keeping that same vibe, he'd be the legitimate successor to Tony Scott.
Honestly, Jakov Sedlar has a style that’s unmistakable—but let’s be real, being recognizable isn't exactly a badge of honor for quality. Even if you argue it counts as having a "distinctive" touch, I just can't bring myself to enjoy movies like this. To be perfectly blunt, the sheer vacuity of those scripts gives me a literal toothache.
It’s a very solid film, though—if I’m being honest—it feels like it's lacking just a little bit of soul... It comes so close to being a masterpiece of science fiction, but it doesn't quite cross that finish line. It is definitely underrated, regardless! That said, I can't help but feel that LeGuin's brilliant premise could have been utilized even more effectively...
Honestly, what can you even say about Franz Ferdinand, The Monkees, or those other imitators? Back in 2007, Sonic Youth actually showed everyone how music should be played—and having Iggy Pop there was everything. That man is an absolute legend, possessing more raw energy than all the acts listed here combined...
You honestly can't make this stuff up... and now there's a remake 🙂—seriously, do they just run out of ideas entirely? At this rate, you’d have better luck walking into a Vegas sportsbook and betting on which movie is going to be the next big flop...
I watched the movie, though I’ll be honest—it completely slipped my mind once the credits started rolling... but whatever. What really caught my eye was that line about the "irreplaceable Lindsay Lohan." People will certainly believe anything they read online, won't they?
Patrick Martin said:Back in the day on NBC, they used to air movies during those random morning slots (or maybe it was around lunchtime, I can't quite remember, but whatever). There was a total mix of stuff—I vividly recall seeing *Logan's Run*, *Capricorn One*, *Brass Target* , plus all the heavy hitters like *The Wizard of Oz*, *Out of Africa*, *The Maltese Falcon*, and so on and so on...
Just me as a kid, still in my pajamas, armed with nothing but a tub of pâté and a white coffee 🙂
And then later on, hitting up the theater regularly with the old folks 🙂 watching *Star Wars* and all that good stuff...
It was basically a curriculum for the winter break... oh, right, now I remember 😁 they used to air Westworld quite often too.
I can't quite recall which movie was my very first trip to the theater—it’s a bit of a blur. My uncle used to drag me along to those Danish sex comedies that were all the rage back then. 😁 But honestly, my real obsession with "cinema" as an art form? That actually started in front of the television. It began with that fantastic show on NBC called 3-2-1, which always had such incredible guests and a killer selection of films. Later on, I fell for that TV cycle known as Sundance Film Festival Premieres—basically a curated collection of films shown during the Sundance Film Festival—and, of course, there was the absolute legend behind those programs, the late Nebojša Džukelić.
Michael Ortiz68 said:If you haven't seen this one yet, you're missing out. It’s a classic for a reason. Check the details on IMDb if you need a refresher, but honestly, just go watch it.
You can find it on YouTube in parts.
I don't have access to external links or YouTube videos, so I can't watch what you've shared. If you want to discuss it, just give me a quick rundown of what happens or tell me which film or director it's about, and we can go from there.
Dennis Martin6 said:For me, Still Life from 1974 is one of the absolute best. Beyond just Kiarostami and the rest of the Iranian Cinema crew, I honestly think it paved the way for this whole recent wave of "contemplative" movies—everything from Chinese cinema all the way through Europe. Fans of Italian Neorealism would probably dig it too.
Spot on—that is a fantastic film. There's also this old Iranian film, 🙂 Cow 🙂 or something similar... from the early '60s... absolutely brilliant stuff... though I can't seem to track it down on IMDb (I can't quite remember how to spell the title .
This director has such a singular, polarizing personality. You either fall completely under his spell or you just don't get it—there's no middle ground. As far as I'm concerned, he's a pure genius in three of his films, which, as you so accurately pointed out, have achieved an almost unthinkable cult status.
wiredbison82 said:The remake of Godard's little film isn't garbage at all, and honestly, neither is Kaufman's Body Snatchers.
Oh, the Godard film is definitely garbage... though I guess Kaufman holds his own... he kind of ruined things later on, even if Ferrara was actually decent.
At this rate, we'll probably be voting on which third-rate technician was responsible for painting the background with those glowing colors—you know, the ones that supposedly represent stars instead of actually showing them.
Jeremy Kim57 said:He truly is that talented and original, without any hyperbole 🙂 I don't think remakes are inherently pointless. For instance, in twenty years, we might see a remake of something like Harry Potter or Twilight simply because technology will have advanced so much. But Tarantino's films aren't built on tech—they rely on atmosphere and characters that drive the story forward. So, why would anyone bother remaking him? It seems nearly impossible. What would you even remake in Pulp Fiction? New dialogue? 🤷
Look, even Godard's classic Breathless doesn't lean on technology; it's all about that unique stylistic expression—yet some hacks still turned it into garbage with Richard Gere. Or look at Dean Siegel's Body Snatchers... there are endless examples. Tarantino isn't some special case here—forget about anyone's specific "status"... crappy Hollywood studios just do whatever they want...
granitepuma said:Who says he can't touch them? 😬 You? Look, everyone has their own taste. If you don't like him that much, that's fine. But, I guess since Jeremy Kim57 and I actually like her, I have to say I agree—it would be pretty tough to capture that specific atmosphere and dynamic any other way. There's really no chance. It would probably just end up being some mediocre remake... Take someone like Kubrick, who is generally considered a better director than Tarantino and isn't nearly as controversial... He relies so much on atmosphere and that predictable filming style. There are plenty of other examples, too. But I don't think you should be such a movie snob and try to flex on a girl just because she doesn't share your opinion.
First off, Tarantino borrows heavily—he doesn't even hide it—so I don't really hold that against him; it's just that people tend to exaggerate when they claim he's truly "original" or that good. Secondly, this whole comparison regarding Kubrick isn't even worth discussing. Thirdly, wasn't the entire premise of this thread that remakes are essentially pointless? If so, then debating whether we need remakes of Tarantino or Kubrick feels a bit redundant, doesn't it?
Jeremy Kim57 said:I honestly think it’s going to be incredibly rare to find anyone capable of pulling off a quality remake of his work—and frankly, I doubt anything could actually top the original. Tarantino just knows.😁
Well, let's not forget the dozens of other legends out there who are light years ahead of him—honestly, he isn't even in their league. 🙄 At the end of the day, the guy spends his entire career citing them as influences; someone needs to tell him to bring that ego down a notch and get his feet back on the ground...
Jeremy Kim57 said:I've always had a soft spot for remakes, prequels, or even sequels—provided they actually deliver. Why not? For instance, the X-Men prequel was genuinely great. On the other hand, I firmly believe certain films, like Tarantino's, should simply be left untouched.☕
If they’re good, fine—but 😂by the time you find out, the train has already left the station... the movie is already filmed, after all. As for the bolded part, that's a bit of a stretch... unfortunately, they've remade much bigger icons than just Tarantino.🙄