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Which classics are actually still worth watching?

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Henry Wilson48 Henry Wilson48 Member
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#21 ·
Sophia Evans76 said:Maybe you just messed up a little... 🙄

Afkors, thanks to Sophia Evans76.

What I actually meant to say was

I’ve been binge-watching stuff from the modern era lately, specifically 2001: A Space Odyssey, and I also just flew through the entire Star Wars saga. Honestly, I used to be such a huge fan of George Lucas, while Stanley Kubrick never really clicked for me. But lately, my perspective has shifted—sure, his style can feel cold as ice, but the man absolutely knows his craft. His framing and cinematography are nothing short of perfection. George Lucas is great, but Kubrick is on another level.

But yeah, I totally tripped over my own feet there. It felt kind of weird to lump Star Wars, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Charlie Chaplin all into one breath.

Anyway, my bad.😳
wanderingharbor49 wanderingharbor49 Newcomer
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#22 ·
Revisiting Ilo’s masterpiece (Jacques). Just watched it again—and man, it still hits just as hard.
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Jessica Nguyen85 Jessica Nguyen85 Active Member
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#23 ·
... but I ended up rewatching Blade Runner, prompted by that new movie based on the Philip K. Dick story, Paycheck.

Blade Runner—based on a novella where Philip himself mentioned how tricky it is to adapt because it doesn't follow a standard sci-fi plot, but rather focuses on that slow, steady drip of atmosphere from a future world. That whole vibe stems from the question of what actually makes us human in an era where Replicants exist. My own little angle on it—every single leap forward for the human race seems to have the seeds of discrimination baked right into the core of what we call "civilized progress." There's a parallel there—back in the day, bringing slaves over from Africa to the USA was a massive turning point for development, a move still cited as foundational to American society. I won't even waste words pointing out the obvious roots of discrimination in that era. Interestingly, even then, there were specialized hunters looking for runaways, much like the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. Sort of like Blade Runners. I don't have the time or the space for a full-blown comparison, but to answer the prompt—yeah, Blade Runner still holds up.

BTW—Paycheck feels more like The Impostor, so it's a one-time watch. And that’s being generous, considering the terrible casting. But hey, who gives a .... 😉
Jeffrey Long Jeffrey Long Active Member
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#24 ·
A Clockwork Orange...Africa Queen🙏 🙏 🙏
Samuel Hall Samuel Hall Newcomer
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#25 ·
There are certain movies I absolutely obsessed over when I was a kid, but honestly? They’re totally unwatchable to me now. Like, I just sat through Excalibur recently and—ugh—the dialogue was just unbearable... But then there are those classics I still find myself revisiting a few times a year, like Dreams, the submarine, or the meaning of life... plus Cabaret,
I caught Underground Warrior the other day, but I'm still not quite sure how I feel about it.
copperridge912 copperridge912 Member
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#26 ·
Jeffrey Long said:A Clockwork Orange 🙏 🙏 🙏

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crimsonmoose3 crimsonmoose3 Regular
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#27 ·
A Clockwork Orange - it isn't nearly as ultra-violent as the sensitive types claim, but it’s an absolute masterpiece
Mad Max - even today, it holds up perfectly despite the age and the shoestring budget
Anthony Davis6 Anthony Davis6 Member
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#28 ·
Rebecca still holds up beautifully
I think The Wages of Fear might actually be even better (especially with Véra Clouzot... mmm)
Joseph Lee3 Joseph Lee3 Active Member
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#29 ·
crimsonmoose3 really went out of his way to dig some interesting topics out of the archives; looks like things were pretty lively in years past.

this whole discussion reminds me of an intriguing IMDb thread titled "to see with fresh eyes." It’s about those movies that either completely floored us during our first viewing or felt totally mediocre, only for us to circle back years later and realize we were dead wrong. Personally, I find that kind of mental recalibration fascinating.

Here’s one instance where my perspective shifted entirely: Apocalypse Now. I probably watched it far too young; at the time, it just seemed tedious—just endless drifting on a river, which honestly felt like a slog similar to Aguirre: The Wrath of God, a film I still haven't quite wrapped my head around. Plus, I tended to dodge war movies altogether back then. Today, though, I see it through a completely different lens—it's a masterpiece of imagery and raw emotion, an incredibly intimate experience for anyone willing to dig deep enough. And from a filmmaking standpoint, the secret footage captured by Coppola's wife during production is absolute gold; it offers such a subtle, haunting look at the sheer agony Coppola endured while filming Apocalypse Now.

Anyway, that's just one little thought of mine...
brightfox6 brightfox6 Newcomer
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#30 ·
zhabotinsky:
In the end, Leon's Hide Oneself turned out to be my favorite (or maybe Duck you sucker, though he’s also known for Once upon the.... Revolution), ...

I started scrolling back through this thread from the very beginning and stumbled right onto this gem. To be totally honest, I’m feeling way too lazy to dig through my mental archives right now, and since the title mentioned above (which I personally know as 'Fistful of Dynamite') is pretty much my favorite Leone flick—and honestly still holds up today—I decided to do a little bit of quoting/plagiarism of the post above (my humble apologies).

For one thing, it's tough to think of a movie where a random duo (in this case, Steiger and Coburn) works quite this well... and I don't just mean they complement each other, but that they both command the screen with equal intensity. You've got every close-up of Coburn with that unshakable, stoic expression, contrasted against every shot where Steiger opens his mouth just to spit pure verbal venom.

To make a long story short,
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Bradley Thompson9 Bradley Thompson9 Member
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#31 ·
Birds die singing. It’s just one thing after another. I stayed up all night watching, and honestly, I’m still a total wreck.
crimsonmoose3 crimsonmoose3 Regular
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#32 ·
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers — even now, that movie still manages to put a smile on my face. 😍
And yes, Gremlins — that one is truly timeless.
Joseph Lee3 Joseph Lee3 Active Member
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#33 ·
crimsonmoose3 said:Seven Brides for Seven Brothers - honestly, that movie still manages to put a smile on my face today. 😍

😲 No way! 🤣
Edward Evans8 Edward Evans8 Newcomer
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#34 ·
Flying above the coward's nest 😂
Edward Evans8 Edward Evans8 Newcomer
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#35 ·
Whoops! Wrong emoji there. What I meant to say was that the movie is just as good today as it was on day one...
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#36 ·
The last one was decent, but honestly, Decameron is even more fun just because the English subtitles are so hilariously bad.
Besides the seal and the samurai stuff, I wish he could keep up with what's coming next—maybe some new Dogme movement or perhaps a new Tarkovsky
Brian Moore67 Brian Moore67 Active Member
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#37 ·
mimicro said:Kurosawa's Rashomon.

It came out back in 1950. Honestly, I find myself revisiting it every few years, and man, it hits just as hard every single time—it’s one of those rare gems that hasn't lost its edge at all.
There isn't any of that cheap sentimentality, mushiness, or that weirdly naive vibe you tend to run into when rewatching old classics. The whole concept behind Rashomon stays relevant forever, and Kurosawa’s take on it? Absolute perfection. Well, obviously if you're into that kind of stuff.

Honestly, I wouldn't mind catching another Kurosawa flick soon.

👍 I actually just sat down and watched it recently after a long hiatus. Everyone is always obsessing over Seven Samurai, but honestly? Rashomon is way better. It’s less about the samurai action and more this deep psychological dive—it gets pretty creepy in some parts, too...
crimsonmoose3 crimsonmoose3 Regular
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#38 ·
Ah... Rashomon, one of those films on my "must-watch" list... 😢
David Price5 David Price5 Regular
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#39 ·
crimsonmoose3 said:Ah... Rashomon, one of those films on my watchlist... 😢

Ahem... I actually have it right here...
crimsonmoose3 crimsonmoose3 Regular
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#40 ·
Dr. Miller said:Ahem... I actually have it...

We can finalize this once my movie collection arrives (which is going to be quite an investment, $113. Oof... but it's 53 films, including Raging Bull, Critters, Creepshow, Apocalypse Now...) 🙏 🙏 🙏
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When did you pick that one up? It wasn't on my list...🤔

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