Movie recommendations?
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#122 ·
Charles Bailey2 said:Especially the older stuff. 👍
The only one I haven't seen is Snowden.
You can go ahead and check that one out too. But this is a new gem from a Scandinavian studio.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1028856..._=nv_sr_srsg_0 ☕
#124 ·
Charles Bailey2 said:Especially the older ones. 👍
The only one I haven't sat through is Snowden.
and that one's pretty solid too
#127 ·
Thomas Hayes said:Let’s get back to talking about movies. I was revisiting *The Godfather* the other day—just one of those films that stays with you no matter how many times you see it—and it really got me thinking about why certain stories feel so much more permanent than others. It’s not just the acting, though even that is top-tier; it’s the way the tension builds so quietly until it's almost unbearable. There's a specific kind of gravity to this movie—a weightiness that most modern crime dramas try to mimic but rarely actually capture. You can tell every frame was intentional. It isn't just about the violence, which is certainly there, but rather the internal mechanics of the family and the slow, inevitable shift in power. It’s masterfully paced—nothing feels rushed, yet you're constantly aware of the clock ticking. Even when nothing "action-packed" is happening, the subtext is doing all the heavy lifting. Just a classic for a reason.
That was great. It’s been a long time since I last sat down to watch that one.
Venus in Fur It’s actually a pretty interesting erotic drama—it turns out the whole thing is an adaptation of a stage play.
Truman phenomenal Darin absolutely crushed that role.
#129 ·
ironranger67 said:Solid choice. Haven't seen that one in ages.
Venus in Fur — such an interesting erotic drama, especially since it's actually based on a play.
Truman — phenomenal Darin absolutely killed that role.
Both movies look pretty intriguing, I'll definitely add them to my list.
Speaking of American cinema, this was the last one I checked out.
I'm guessing it served as some kind of inspiration for Money Heist, right?
#133 ·
Honestly, one of Polanski's absolute best adaptations of a novel... https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095174/>
#137 ·
Maybe something with an apocalyptic vibe... sort of like The Wrath of Man?
Anyone got any suggestions?
Anyone got any suggestions?
#138 ·
Charles Young56 said:Something with an apocalyptic vibe...
Wall-E
I Am Legend
The Mist
and maybe something like The Warth of Man?
Anyone got a suggestion?
I see Guy Ritchie directed this one. Honestly, just watch any of his movies and you'll realize they all follow the exact same formula...
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