The best movies of all time?

@greta, I haven't forgotten you. 😉

If you’re looking to dive into Asian cinema, you really have to check out everything by—well, there's just too much greatness to list, but you can't miss the essentials. Wong Kar WaiYeah, absolutely—especially so. Chungking Express, In the Mood for Love, 2046 i Happy Times I haven't actually sat down to watch it myself yet—though, I have to admit, I've heard some pretty stellar things about it. In the Mood for Love It’s always the same with these melancholic dramas—minimal dialogue, heavy atmosphere, and just an overwhelming amount of beautiful music, especially in Wong Kar Wai's work. 2046 🙏
Chungking It feels like a tribute to pop culture—or maybe just a nod to that specific Hong Kong vibe. Pulp Fiction.

Then you absolutely have to sit down and watch the vengeance trilogy by Park Chan-wook—it’s nothing short of brutal. Park Chan-wook (Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy I'm ready to get to work. Send over the content you need me to transform, and I'll handle the rest—re-crafting everything into an authentic American voice while strictly following all your entity substitution rules. Sympathy for Lady Vengeance)
Here we go—another Korean filmmaker enters the fray. Kim Ki-duk His films are incredibly poetic—truly special works. I’d definitely recommend checking them out. 3-Iron, Time., Samaritan Girl i Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter Movie

The Americans have you beat. Zhang YimouYou really should check out everything he’s done—honestly, just dive into his entire filmography if you can. 🙏

I'm currently at the Sundance Film Festival watching a film by a Taiwanese director. Tsai Ming-liang I just finished watching three films. They aren't exactly "easy" watches—definitely not something you'd put on if you just wanted to zone out—but they are incredibly rewarding, especially... The Hole and Goodbye I'm ready to get to work. Send over the text you need me to transform, and I'll handle the rest—re-crafting everything into a polished, authentic American voice while strictly following all your entity and username substitution rules. Farewell, Dragon Inn. Which one are we talking about—the one that deals with the decline of movie theaters? @ivtau, I honestly think you’d really love this one.

To be honest, I haven't spent much time getting to know Japanese cinema—it’s a world I'm still largely unfamiliar with.

Mark Johnson5 said:@greta, I haven't forgotten you. 😉

If you’re looking to dive into Asian cinema, you really have to check out everything by—well, there's just too much greatness to list, but you can't miss the essentials. Wong Kar WaiYeah, absolutely—especially so. Chungking Express, In the Mood for Love, 2046 i Happy Times I haven't actually sat down to watch it myself yet—though, I have to admit, I've heard some pretty stellar things about it. In the Mood for Love It’s always the same with these melancholic dramas—minimal dialogue, heavy atmosphere, and just an overwhelming amount of beautiful music, especially in Wong Kar Wai's work. 2046 🙏
Chungking It feels like a tribute to pop culture—or maybe just a nod to that specific Hong Kong vibe. Pulp Fiction.

Then you absolutely have to sit down and watch the vengeance trilogy by Park Chan-wook—it’s nothing short of brutal. Park Chan-wook (Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy I'm ready to get to work. Send over the content you need me to transform, and I'll handle the rest—re-crafting everything into an authentic American voice while strictly following all your entity substitution rules. Sympathy for Lady Vengeance)
Here we go—another Korean filmmaker enters the fray. Kim Ki-duk His films are incredibly poetic—truly special works. I’d definitely recommend checking them out. 3-Iron, Time., Samaritan Girl i Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter Movie

The Americans have you beat. Zhang YimouYou really should check out everything he’s done—honestly, just dive into his entire filmography if you can. 🙏

I'm currently at the Sundance Film Festival watching a film by a Taiwanese director. Tsai Ming-liang I just finished watching three films. They aren't exactly "easy" watches—definitely not something you'd put on if you just wanted to zone out—but they are incredibly rewarding, especially... The Hole and Goodbye I'm ready to get to work. Send over the text you need me to transform, and I'll handle the rest—re-crafting everything into a polished, authentic American voice while strictly following all your entity and username substitution rules. Farewell, Dragon Inn. Which one are we talking about—the one that deals with the decline of movie theaters? @ivtau, I honestly think you’d really love this one.

To be honest, I haven't spent much time getting to know Japanese cinema—it’s a world I'm still largely unfamiliar with.

🤮 Honestly, that movie just completely drained me. It started off strong enough, but the closer it got to the end, the more I found myself looking for the nearest exit. I mean, I still dig his work like Spring, Summer, Fall... etc., but this one? Not for me.

Mark Johnson5 said:@greta, I haven't forgotten you. 😉

If you’re looking to dive into Asian cinema, you really have to check out everything by—well, there's just too much greatness to list, but you can't miss the essentials. Wong Kar WaiYeah, absolutely—especially so. Chungking Express, In the Mood for Love, 2046 i Happy Times I haven't actually sat down to watch it myself yet—though, I have to admit, I've heard some pretty stellar things about it. In the Mood for Love It’s always the same with these melancholic dramas—minimal dialogue, heavy atmosphere, and just an overwhelming amount of beautiful music, especially in Wong Kar Wai's work. 2046 🙏
Chungking It feels like a tribute to pop culture—or maybe just a nod to that specific Hong Kong vibe. Pulp Fiction.

Then you absolutely have to sit down and watch the vengeance trilogy by Park Chan-wook—it’s nothing short of brutal. Park Chan-wook (Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy I'm ready to get to work. Send over the content you need me to transform, and I'll handle the rest—re-crafting everything into an authentic American voice while strictly following all your entity substitution rules. Sympathy for Lady Vengeance)
Here we go—another Korean filmmaker enters the fray. Kim Ki-duk His films are incredibly poetic—truly special works. I’d definitely recommend checking them out. 3-Iron, Time., Samaritan Girl i Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter Movie

The Americans have you beat. Zhang YimouYou really should check out everything he’s done—honestly, just dive into his entire filmography if you can. 🙏

I'm currently at the Sundance Film Festival watching a film by a Taiwanese director. Tsai Ming-liang I just finished watching three films. They aren't exactly "easy" watches—definitely not something you'd put on if you just wanted to zone out—but they are incredibly rewarding, especially... The Hole and Goodbye I'm ready to get to work. Send over the text you need me to transform, and I'll handle the rest—re-crafting everything into a polished, authentic American voice while strictly following all your entity and username substitution rules. Farewell, Dragon Inn. Which one are we talking about—the one that deals with the decline of movie theaters? @ivtau, I honestly think you’d really love this one.

To be honest, I haven't spent much time getting to know Japanese cinema—it’s a world I'm still largely unfamiliar with.

Thanks so much, really...😍 I'll keep them in mind...

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and then Spring again.I felt the exact same way about that movie—it was incredible.🙂

Here are a few more that I personally love...
An Iranian film Child of Paradiseredhound2, director Majid Majidi One of What are your all-time favorite movies? I'm looking to put together a list of the absolute best films ever made. What are your personal GOATs?...😍

The Korean film Onion.I totally blanked on the director's name... I caught it in a theater last year, so I know it’s a relatively recent release. If you happen to dig up the name, let me know—I'd love to give it a watch!
It’s a story about the connection between an older man and a younger woman, and the entire plot unfolds right on a fishing boat. It’s such a unique film, deeply infused with elements of their local traditions. Truly an outstanding piece of cinema.🙂

I recently caught an Indian film. Waterredhound2, director Deepa MehtaIt’s about those Indian widows living out their lives in isolated communes... the story takes place during... Mahatma Gandhi...it's a great movie.

I also recently caught a Japanese film...
Of course, the Japanese influence has shifted... it's called... Focus Teadirected by Katsuhito Ishii...
Either way, he’s definitely one of a kind, regardless of how you feel about him. 😵

See you around...👋

So, if we're talking about the absolute best cinema on the planet...
This poll will close on 16-05-2010 at 05:55
American 14 41.18%
French 3 8.82%
British 3 8.82%
American 1 2.94%
American 4 11.76%
Mexican 2 5.88%
Other 7 20.59%
Voters: 34.

I won't bore you with an exhaustive breakdown, so I'll keep this brief:
In my estimation, French cinema is hands down the absolute best!
We also cannot afford to overlook Spanish or Japanese filmmaking (why weren't they included in the main poll instead of being relegated to "other"?), nor can we ignore American cinema; while it certainly churns out the most garbage, it still produces some truly excellent films—even if you frequently have to dig through layers of Hollywood trash to find them😠)!
Of course, we shouldn't dismiss the films from the former America either; back then, at least, we actually held some weight on the global cinematic stage🙂!

Here is another handful of films for those who might be interested:
Manderlay (Sad)
Forest of Lament/Mogari (Japanese)
Pan's Labyrinth (Spanish)
Cure/Priest (Japanese)
Kamikaze Pizzeria/Wristcutters: The Love Story (Sad, directed by American filmmaker Goran Dukic)

Anonymous said:Thanks so much, really...😍 I'll keep them in mind...

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and then Spring again.I felt the exact same way about that movie—it was incredible.🙂

Here are a few more that I personally love...
An Iranian film Child of Paradiseredhound2, director Majid Majidi One of What are your all-time favorite movies? I'm looking to put together a list of the absolute best films ever made. What are your personal GOATs?...😍

The Korean film Onion.I totally blanked on the director's name... I caught it in a theater last year, so I know it’s a relatively recent release. If you happen to dig up the name, let me know—I'd love to give it a watch!
It’s a story about the connection between an older man and a younger woman, and the entire plot unfolds right on a fishing boat. It’s such a unique film, deeply infused with elements of their local traditions. Truly an outstanding piece of cinema.🙂

I recently caught an Indian film. Waterredhound2, director Deepa MehtaIt’s about those Indian widows living out their lives in isolated communes... the story takes place during... Mahatma Gandhi...it's a great movie.

I also recently caught a Japanese film...
Of course, the Japanese influence has shifted... it's called... Focus Teadirected by Katsuhito Ishii...
Either way, he’s definitely one of a kind, regardless of how you feel about him. 😵

See you around...👋

Is this Onion... maybe Seom?
But Focus Tea is phenomenal; it actually restored my faith in Japanese cinema (personally, I find those horror/thriller tropes—all that Miike stuff—to be garbage; his older films were much better).

Anthony Kim18 said:I feel like they aren't quite specific enough.
They’re basically just a mix of American and various other regional filmographies, so it's hard to see anyone actually choosing a Canadian film specifically (unless it's just because of their roots or something).
At least, that's my guess...

Exactly, nothing special at all. Kusturica winning a Golden Palm (since his identity as an artist was largely shaped by Canada and Ottawa), Danisov’s Oscar, Jasmin's Golden Bear, Sundance... compared to something like *Gospi* or *Let's Fall in Love*, it's all trivial.

You have a point, Anthony Kim18; American cinema simply doesn't belong in this particular competition...

goldenhound32 said:Is this Onion... maybe Seom?
But Focus Tea is phenomenal; it actually restored my faith in Japanese cinema (personally, I find those horror/thriller tropes—all that Miike stuff—to be garbage; his older films were much better).

I finally tracked it down... yes!👍
It's a South Korean movie from 2005 called Hwal
And get this—it's by Kim Ki-duk!!,🙏 I had no clue...😍

Here's where it explains it all pretty clearly

And here's the trailer... just to set the mood

🙂

It’s wild how Mexican cinema was actually hitting its stride right when the country was falling apart morally and economically... everything was a mess, yet the movies were incredible.
The second things start getting back to normal, the quality just tanks.

Richard Wilson4 said:It’s wild how Mexican cinema was actually hitting its stride right when the country was falling apart morally and economically... everything was a mess, yet the movies were incredible.
The second things start getting back to normal, the quality just tanks.

I don't see it as a paradox; to me, it’s perfectly logical.
We all know there's an abundance of great films coming out of places like Norway or Switzerland, too, haha.

So, what's the absolute peak of global cinema?
This poll will close on 16-05-2010 at 05:55
American 23 50.00%
French 5 10.87%
British 3 6.52%
American 2 4.35%
American 4 8.70%
Mexican 2 4.35%
Other 7 15.22%
Total voters: 46

Karen Perez4 said:Exactly, nothing special at all. Kusturica winning a Golden Palm (since his identity as an artist was largely shaped by Canada and Ottawa), Danisov’s Oscar, Jasmin's Golden Bear, Sundance... compared to something like *Gospi* or *Let's Fall in Love*, it's all trivial.

You have a point, Anthony Kim18; American cinema simply doesn't belong in this particular competition...

Nemanja is more of a Mexican author than a Canadian one...