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davidwh said:
(This category would include one of my favorite genres -- the heist flick)
Speaking of Mamet, has anyone seen State and Main?
Yes - I loved it...hysterical.

Also, speaking of Mamet, has anyone seen Spartan? (in theatres now) ;)

BTW, nice pick on The Taking of Pelham 1, 2, 3 - a favorite of mine!
 
pelham 1,2,3 is great.

Anyone seen Kubricks "The killing", great film, it reminded me a lot Pelham
 
turkzilla said:
pelham 1,2,3 is great.

Anyone seen Kubricks "The killing", great film, it reminded me a lot Pelham
Of course man - my all-time favorite Kubrick film (and favorite Sterling Hayden movie). QT "borrowed" from this movie considerably with Resiorvoir Dogs too.
 
I can't recall The Killing other than some incredible images of Pennsylvania Station before it was demolished. Am I right?

I like Sterling Hayden and I'm glad Kubrick used him again in Strangelove.

What about the work of Sam Fuller? Now there's some interesting stuff.
 
I just managed to see the DVD of Kill Bill Vol I... what a great movie. If you're a fan of Kurosawa or anime or John Ford you'll like it, and chances are you won't be put off by the theatrical violence. I found it to be epic.

Can't wait to get to the Arclight and see Vol II. Anyone heard of that theater? It's fkkn terrific. Huge spaces between rows, incredible sound and prints, even a moderator before each screening who introduces the film then sticks around to make sure the timing, sound, etc are optimal.
 
I still haven't seen the first one. It's high on my list of films to see, so probably this week or next week if I get time between finals and projects and rehearsals and recitals and all that stuff.
 
I saw both Vol 1 and II. When all is said and done, I can't say I liked one more than the other - both were utterly fantastic and cinematic achievements.

Has anyone seen Man on Fire yet? I was going to see it this past weekend, but didn't have the time, so I'll probably go this coming weekend. I hope it's on par with Denzel's last movie - Out of Time - now that was a good, little movie!
 
Stunna said:
Boondock Saints
I saw this a while back and thought it wasn't all that it's cracked up to be. I had only heard positive words about it - that's why I watched it - but for whatever reason, I don't see the fascination. There's a sequel out there for this, BTW.
 
Anyone seen a French film called Swimming Pool directed by Francois Ozon? I recommend it, primarily for the plot twist, but also for the performance of Ludivine Sagnier; she's amazing. (For you guys into breasts, whoa!)
 
Incidentally, although it's not a movie: I am hooked on Deadwood. (It's not TV, it's HBO)
 
davidwh said:
Anyone seen a French film called Swimming Pool directed by Francois Ozon? I recommend it, primarily for the plot twist, but also for the performance of Ludivine Sagnier; she's amazing. (For you guys into breasts, whoa!)
Yeah - I rented the DVD a few months back. I wasn't sure what to think of it - the plot twist was totally out of left field though. That babe is sure a looker though.
 
davidwh said:
Incidentally, although it's not a movie: I am hooked on Deadwood. (It's not TV, it's HBO)
YES! Deadwood is a kick-ass show! Rough, gritty, well-acted and well-written.
 
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