I’ve always had this one recurring issue whenever I watch these movies—on the first one, it was that guy with the glasses, and then on the second, it was that young actor who I can't quite place, though he looks incredibly familiar, almost like one of those guys you see popping up in a typical Sandra Bullock comedy.
My mind went absolutely all over the place with these associations, and in a moment of pure, unadulterated stupidity, I ended up settling on the one thing that was furthest from my thoughts—though, honestly, I’m pretty sure the Final Solution HOFFA ahaahahahha was the actual answer, it just didn't occur to me until I saw it right here.
Look, with all this back-and-forth tension, I have to ask: is it possible to send them over or not? Honestly, I’m not trying to be difficult or drag things out, so I won't be sitting here flooding everyone with answers right now—it would be pretty unfair to the others. Even though the server was down, it just wouldn't be right to those people who were grinding day in and day out, knowing the answers to these exact questions the very same day they were asked. Dragonrage, you really knocked it out of the park with this one; seriously, kudos to you!
I also feel strongly that we should honor the submissions from those who sent their answers the moment the server was back online; clearly, they had the knowledge ready to go, they just didn't have the technical means to hit send.
It’s a detective story centered on a 12-year-old boy who possesses just enough grit to stare down his fears and plenty of wits to untangle a massive mystery.
The project received funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, and it actually holds the distinction of being the first American feature film to be granted script development support by the European Media 2007 program.
Principal photography kicks off this Sunday, October 10th, with filming taking place across various locations in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding areas through the end of November. We can expect the American premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2011.
The lead roles are filled by Antoni Parač, Nina Mileta, Kristian Bonačić, Filip Mayer, and Ivan Maltarić. Alongside this talented young cast, we’ll also see Ozren Grabarić, Dijana Vidušin, Franja Dijak, predrag Vušović, Rakan Rushaidat, Olga Pakalović, and Almira Osmanović. Ankica Jurić Tilić is serving as the producer, while Mario Sablić takes charge as the director of photography.
I don't care if it ends up being some kids' flick; my only requirement is that it’s actually decent, rather than turning out like Scooby-Doo and those other similar types...
It’s honestly a bit of a shame they didn't just go full animation... I have my doubts about how this is going to turn out given all those recent attempts at making a live-action Garfield, but even so, I still find this looking better than that Smurfs flick.
The posters they've put out are actually pretty great.
The film *Pave Marinković*—an urban comedy-drama that managed to snag several Madison Square Garden awards and made its rounds at various international festivals.
I realize this might be a bit of an odd way to kick off a thread, but I’ve been genuinely curious about how everyone views last year's Best Picture nominees in hindsight. At the time, there was this massive wave of euphoria surrounding Slamdog, yet looking back now, it feels like most people are just tearing it to shreds... So, it makes me wonder, if you had to hand out the Oscar for 2009 today, who would actually get it?
And just what kind of awards has De Niro actually picked up in the last ten years? Absolutely none. This is basically a lifetime achievement nod for work he wrapped up 25 years ago!
Dennis Sullivan46 said:Good grief, since you’ve decided to start singing De Niro's praises and claiming that Nicholson is somehow playing catch-up with his trophy count, you might want to actually check the facts first—because Nicholson actually has twice as many awards as De Niro.
Let’s keep this momentum going, because if there is any argument to be made for who truly owned this decade, it’s Jack Nicholson. About SchmidtWhat an absolute transformation.🙏), The Departed, The Bucket ListI mean, you really can't deny that we've seen some incredibly solid achievements, like... Something's Gotta Give i Something's Gotta Give
If we’re going to stretch this out and talk about entire decades, I’ll go on record right now: Jack Nicholson and Al Pacino were at their absolute peak during the 1970s. It was their era, plain and simple. But if I really have to pick a winner between the two during that stretch, I’d argue Nicholson takes the edge. Honestly, back then, his presence was so massive he practically overshadowed the movies themselves.
Al Pacino is absolutely not living in De Niro's shadow. People constantly try to pit the two of them against each other simply because they both dominated that gritty crime genre, which is a massive favorite for fans—and honestly, it’s usually just young kids getting swept up in the hype and obsessing over their idols.
I have to admit, De Niro has been making a bad movie today—well, maybe not quite that bad, but certainly underwhelming—quite frequently lately. If we’re being honest, his last truly stellar performance was in Heat alongside Pacino, which was a masterclass. But if you want to talk about the remaining legends who are actually still putting in the work, I’d have to put Nicholson in that category.
Hoffman—I have absolutely nothing to say.
We’re on exactly the same page here. Honestly, I find it absolutely revolting to watch these legends being dragged through the mud just to give some newcomer a momentary boost.😢
If we’re judging purely by award-winning films, I don't think there's anyone who has topped De Niro in this decade, or even the last one. Not to mention he hasn't really tackled a decent drama lately, just sort of coasting through comedies... Look, I have nothing against him—I love the guy—but Jack has some seriously heavy-hitting films under his belt from the last decade. As for De Niro's work behind the camera, it's been met with anything but enthusiasm over the years...
Jack absolutely has massive films from the last decade, and they were made with top-tier directors. Sure, Pacino might have slipped a bit, but he still manages to pull off at least two or three strong ones. And Hoffman? He’s a living legend, not some overrated actor. He’s got several powerhouse performances from the last decade as well.
Ever since De Niro stopped working with Scorsese, I'll go as far as to say he's gone downhill. He doesn't have a single title that stands out, unless you count the dramas like Casino and Heat.
Look at this... absolutely nobody has chimed in on this thread yet. I haven't had a chance to dive in myself, but I'm definitely getting ready to sit down and give it my full attention. I'm actually looking forward to it!
That’s certainly true, but there's something inherently absurd about a film dedicated to Washington, D.C. being screened in just one single cinema located right there in Washington, D.C....
So, apparently, the only theater in town showing "Stories from D.C."—this anthology featuring a bunch of talented young American writers—is the local indie cinema. It’s honestly a bit ridiculous that such a project is being restricted to just one single venue in the entire city.
Kudos on the American. This Wednesday, PBS (our national public broadcaster) is airing a special segment about the American community living over in Poland. It’s being hosted by our very own journalist, Goranin Milić. According to the promo, there are over 20,000 of you out there. Honestly, bravo. Truly impressive.
When it comes to movies, if you want to get a real feel for standard American cinema, I’d suggest starting with these:
Cashier Wants to Go to the Beach
One Hundred Minutes of Glory (about our deaf painter, Slava Raškaj)
Go Yellow
Armin Oprostiti
Sorry About the Kung Fu
Must Sleep, Angel
Dreaming of Gold My Dear
When the Dead Sing
Red Marshal
Red Dust
Three Men by Melita Žganjer
God Forbid Greater Evil
Those are the first ones that came to mind from the modern era—post-war stuff—that are filmed in standard American. If you're looking for something exceptionally good that leans a bit more into regional dialects (but they're from the coast, so it adds a nice flavor), try these:
What it means to be a man without a mustache
Trešeta (this was originally a TV movie adapted for the big screen; it picked up quite a few international awards, and I'm highlighting it because it is genuinely an extraordinary piece of filmmaking)
So, there you go. Please, let me know what you decide to watch from this list, assuming we've been of any help at all. Give me your impressions, ask questions... anything.
