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MaxTV Movie Mania 8 (Sept 18–28, 2014)

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Maria Barnes Maria Barnes Active MemberOP
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joined Dec 2005
#1 ·
The full lineup for this year's Movie Mania is finally out, and you know it’s going to be packed with great films.

From September 18th to the 28th, we're looking at an incredible eighth edition of our favorite film festival—MaxTV Movie Mania! For 11 straight days exclusively at AMC Metreon, fans can catch the latest works from heavy hitters like Lukas Moodysson, Ralph Fiennes, Olivier Assayas, Ari Folman, and Cornelia Porumboiu.

As per tradition, screenings run every single day during the festival, starting at 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM, and 9:00 PM.

Ticket prices:
Single ticket price – $8.25
Small bundle: 6 tickets for any movies of your choice for $7.25
Large bundle: 10 tickets for any movies of your choice for $6.75

Full lineup for MaxTV Movie Mania 8:
  • Just like a Woman - Rachid Bouchareb
  • Mr. Turner - Mike Leigh
  • Grigris - Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
  • Joe - David Gordon Green
  • Bucharest Metabolism - Cornelia Porumboiu
  • How to Steal a Gangster - Rowan Athale
  • The Congress - Ari Folman
  • The Skeleton Twins - Craig Johnson
  • Macondo - Sudabeh Mortezai
  • Mishima: November 25th - Koji Wakamatsu
  • We Are the Best - Lukas Moodysson
  • The Invisible Woman - Ralph Fiennes
  • Clouds of Sils Maria - Olivier Assayas
  • Land Ho! - Aaron Katz and Martha Stephens
  • The Raid 2: Berandal - Gareth Evans
  • In Order of Disappearance – Hans Petter Moland
  • Leijonasydän – Dome Karukoski
  • Tom a la Ferme - Xavier Dolan
  • Adieu au langage - Jean-Luc Godard

Which of these are absolute must-sees? Anyone actually planning to go to Movie Mania?

Links: Filmomanija.hr, AMC Theatres, Facebook
Terry Scott34 Terry Scott34 Member
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joined Jun 2013
#2 ·
Scott Long71 said:
  • Just like a Woman - Rachid Bouchareb Mr. Turner — Mike Leigh... such a vibe!
  • Mike Leigh - Mahamat-Saleh Haroun...
  • When night falls over Bucharest... oh, that Bucharest Metabolism by Cornelia Porumboiu!
  • The Skeleton Twins — Craig Johnson... such a gem!
  • Sudabeh Mortezai’s Macondo — honestly such a vibe...
  • Mishima: November 25th — The Day He Decided His Fate / 11.25 Jiketsu no Hi: Mishima Yukio to Wakamono-tachi - Koji Wakamatsu...
  • The Invisible Woman - Ralph Fiennes... such a beautiful film! Honestly, just stunning...
  • Clouds of Sils Maria by Olivier Assayas—honestly such a mood... just beautiful!
  • Land Ho! by Aaron Katz and Martha Stephens... such a vibe!
  • In Order of Disappearance – Hans Petter Moland... such a wild ride! Honestly, I loved it—just totally unexpected...
  • In Order of Disappearance - Jean-Luc Godard... such a trip!

Which of these movies are absolute must-sees in your opinion? Are you guys heading out to Movie Mania?...

Here are the links: Movie Mania.com, AMC Theatres..., Facebook

I'm definitely heading over to Movie Mania—it's a must! Last year was such a whirlwind that I actually missed out on quite a few things I wanted to see... I only managed to catch a couple of screenings, believe it or not!

I really want to focus on this specific part—I just need to check my schedule first to see how I can make everything fit...
I am absolutely loving this year's lineup—honestly, I’d probably see everything except maybe one or two films...
Ashley Grant66 Ashley Grant66 Member
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joined Nov 2015
#3 ·
I’d love some recommendations too—you know, things to watch out for or specific details to keep an eye on.
Between work and everything else, there’s just no way I have the cash or the time to catch every single thing.
Joshua Smith5 Joshua Smith5 Active Member
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joined Jul 2010
#4 ·
Mr. Smith gets props. Joe does too. I watched the latter and it’s worth the time. John Wick is a must if you're into action—you won't find better choreographed fights, and the plot isn't total garbage. I have a feeling you might actually dig that Dolan movie. Personally, I find that whole gay-hipster-mommy-issues thing exhausting, but you probably won't mind. 😛
goldenscout14 goldenscout14 Active Member
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joined Nov 2011
#5 ·
There is some serious potential for greatness in this selection; if I were making my move, these are the ones I’d grab:
  • The Shining
  • In Order of Dissapearance
  • The Congress
  • November 25th: Yukio Mishima and the Youth
Ashley Grant66 Ashley Grant66 Member
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joined Nov 2015
#6 ·
I actually think LouReeth is onto something here—just a quick thought from my side! kaže:
Mr. Smith He’s getting all the credit—it's pretty great to see! JoeSame here! I actually sat down to watch the second one recently—definitely worth the time if you're looking for something good. John Wick You've gotta check this out if you're into action movies—honestly, you won't find better choreographed fights anywhere else, and the plot isn't total nonsense either. I have a feeling you might actually dig that Johnson movie, too. Personally, I find all that hipster-gay-mommy-issues stuff a bit much—not my cup of tea—but you'll probably be fine with it! 😛

Haha! 😁
Thanks! I was actually thinking about watching Lee—it looks like a total classic. Not sure about Fiennes, though... maybe not my thing? And while Dolan is alright, I usually prefer checking out some indie directors I haven't heard of yet. Oh, and look at that—Moody’s back in the mix too!
I finally picked up *The Avengers* here on the forum—I actually haven't seen the first one yet! Even though I'm not usually a huge action junkie, it feels like one of those movies that’s just part of the cultural zeitgeist you have to experience at least once. 🤔
Dennis Martin6 Dennis Martin6 Active Member
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joined Dec 2005
#7 ·
The lineup is honestly a letdown. There’s nothing here that actually catches my eye—nothing worth the hype. Maybe I'll eventually get around to 'The Congress' or 'When Night Falls in Bucharest,' but both have been sitting there forever and I haven't even bothered to download them yet. 😁
northernpilot2 northernpilot2 Active Member
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joined Oct 2013
#8 ·
Honestly, I think programs like this are absolutely killer, mostly because they give high-quality movies a shot at reaching an actual audience—otherwise, without something like IMAX, these films would just get completely overlooked and probably never even get seen.
It’s a real shame we don't see more initiatives like this anymore, and I don't just mean here in Chicago, but in other major US cities too. 🙂

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