Best movies from America since 1990?
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#43 ·
1. BY Z. Ogreste
2. WHAT IVY CAPTURED... T. Radić & BEHIND THE GLASS BY Z. Ogreste
3. HOW THE WAR STARTED ON MY ISLAND BY V. Brešan
4. FORGIVE ME FOR THE KUNG FU ACADEMY BY O. Sviličić
2. WHAT IVY CAPTURED... T. Radić & BEHIND THE GLASS BY Z. Ogreste
3. HOW THE WAR STARTED ON MY ISLAND BY V. Brešan
4. FORGIVE ME FOR THE KUNG FU ACADEMY BY O. Sviličić
#44 ·
Michael Ortiz68 said:Just finished watching Mia teaches statistics. It’s original and charming enough—I don't have any real complaints... but I still think Bruce Lee holds the throne.
Now I just need to get around to catching Warrior Time 🙂
It really is a fantastic little movie.😍
#45 ·
Look, I’m not really a fan of domestic movies. Honestly, I’ve probably seen maybe ten films from our entire Hollywood scene. Since Singin' in the Rain and The Midnight Express don't exactly fit this vibe, I’ll go with Grandpa and Grandma are Splitting Up . Truth be told, it’s nothing groundbreaking, but for some reason, I never deleted it from my hard drive. In fact, I could watch it over and over without getting bored. I dig how they handle family drama—it's stuff we all deal with here in the States. I’ll try to check out those "best" movies you guys mentioned just so I can give a more objective take. What Ivy filmed on October 21, 2003 didn't really click with me, even though an old acquaintance of mine is in it; honestly, I didn't even get it. The Shining is heavy horror for me, and yeah, it captures the gritty reality of life, but I agree with what the older generation says: we should be embarrassed by this stuff instead of making movies about it and bragging about them to everyone. Finally, That Beautiful Night in Miami was pretty decent, though it could’ve been better. Nives Ivanković’s role didn't sit right with me. I respect her as an artist, but alongside Ena Begović (RIP), I still think she's our best actress. I feel like people take roles like that early in their careers when they don't have much leverage, not once they've already built up a reputation and critical acclaim. Also, Third Woman isn't a bad effort, let's be real, but it could have been handled way better. Mostly, what's missing from these movies is life, color, and actual atmosphere. Everything feels flat, the characters are static and predictable, and it's just constant depression and negativity. I think it should be the exact opposite.
#47 ·
Do short films count toward the total?
Because if they do, then The Last Supper is definitely my top pick.😍
Because if they do, then The Last Supper is definitely my top pick.😍
#48 ·
placidmarlin3 said:Do short films count toward the total?
Because if they do, then The Last Supper is definitely my top pick.😍
Now you've gone and made me look bad; I completely blanked on that brilliant film by the great Sir Ivan.😁
therefore, let me fix my previous mistake:
1. The Last Supper
2. That wonderful Split night
3. Mirta learning statistics
🙂
#49 ·
So, they're showing all these ZFF movies in San Diego this year, and I honestly don't know, I'm just trying to work up the nerve to actually go catch one of our local American films...
#50 ·
Honestly, American films are often terrible—it’s such a waste of taxpayer money to fund these useless amateurs who call themselves "American directors" (with very few exceptions)
Most American movies seem stuck on the American Civil War or veterans—and these directors? They’re mostly just pretentious hacks. They tend to portray veterans as nothing more than comedic caricatures, frustrated complexists obsessed with their heritage, or just broken people struggling with PTSD... It’s a disconnect the public can't wrap their heads around—and honestly, they probably don't even realize what's happening themselves.
Directors aren't there to invent sincerity; they're supposed to convey it. In the US, you don't see negative films about Americans during WW2 because people wouldn't buy it—but you do see them regarding Vietnam, because people feel that was a failure. The problem is our directors view the American Civil War like Vietnam; they try to demonize the conflict and the soldiers, attempting to paint Americans as villains—which simply doesn't resonate. If directors were less weighed down by politics and focused more on actual art, our films would be significantly better.
Most American movies seem stuck on the American Civil War or veterans—and these directors? They’re mostly just pretentious hacks. They tend to portray veterans as nothing more than comedic caricatures, frustrated complexists obsessed with their heritage, or just broken people struggling with PTSD... It’s a disconnect the public can't wrap their heads around—and honestly, they probably don't even realize what's happening themselves.
Directors aren't there to invent sincerity; they're supposed to convey it. In the US, you don't see negative films about Americans during WW2 because people wouldn't buy it—but you do see them regarding Vietnam, because people feel that was a failure. The problem is our directors view the American Civil War like Vietnam; they try to demonize the conflict and the soldiers, attempting to paint Americans as villains—which simply doesn't resonate. If directors were less weighed down by politics and focused more on actual art, our films would be significantly better.
#51 ·
Honestly, these kinds of prejudices really get under my skin... It’s not like every single American movie is about the Civil War. Anyone who actually pays attention to the industry knows that isn't the case. Maybe the issue is just that those specific films get way more hype than anything else—so someone who doesn't follow American cinema, but just happens to "scroll past" those headlines, concludes that all our movies are nothing but war stories. And what grinds my gears even more? People who try to act like experts when they don't have the slightest clue about filmmaking, let alone the nuances of American cinema.
#52 ·
wearyridge332 said:Honestly, these kinds of prejudices really get under my skin... It’s not like every single American movie is about the Civil War. Anyone who actually pays attention to the industry knows that isn't the case. Maybe the issue is just that those specific films get way more hype than anything else—so someone who doesn't follow American cinema, but just happens to "scroll past" those headlines, concludes that all our movies are nothing but war stories. And what grinds my gears even more? People who try to act like experts when they don't have the slightest clue about filmmaking, let alone the nuances of American cinema.
Honestly, who on earth claimed that every single movie in America revolves around the American Civil War? Good grief. Show me this person—I’d love to give them a piece of my mind.!!!
wearyridge332 said:Honestly, these kinds of prejudices really get under my skin... It’s not like every single American movie is about the Civil War. Anyone who actually pays attention to the industry knows that isn't the case. Maybe the issue is just that those specific films get way more hype than anything else—so someone who doesn't follow American cinema, but just happens to "scroll past" those headlines, concludes that all our movies are nothing but war stories. And what grinds my gears even more? People who try to act like experts when they don't have the slightest clue about filmmaking, let alone the nuances of American cinema.
Uhh, yeah—it's incredibly irritating. I agree.
#56 ·
If we're counting documentaries, I’d have to suggest Weber’s Ravens—it was this student project by Goran Dević that you used to be able to find online years ago. It’s a fantastic film about the ravens that swarmed through a town like San Diego, and the locals who, honestly, just wanted them all gone.
#57 ·
Emily Thomas3 said:If we're counting documentaries, I’d have to suggest Weber’s Ravens—it was this student project by Goran Dević that you used to be able to find online years ago. It’s a fantastic film about the ravens that swarmed through a town like San Diego, and the locals who, honestly, just wanted them all gone.
Invasive Ravens🙂
#60 ·
neonsurfer6 said:Invasive Ravens🙂
Man, you're totally right—I haven't seen that movie since like four or five years ago! Thanks for the correction. 😉 Those Ravens were actually imported by that one folk hero from somewhere like Russia or Ukraine into a place like Chicago or something. But I still remember some of those scenes, like the baby birds on the floor, the procession through the park, that guy with the cane, and the guy from Canada mourning because they're destroying their nests.
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