Last Seen 70s/80s Movie

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The Tale of Zatoichi

Until last night I had never heard of this movie before, but I can't possibly understand why. It is an amazing first installment into a 26 part movie series (arguably Japan's longest running film series in cinema history) that I hopefully will see the rest of. Basic idea of the plot, for those who haven't seen it, is about a blind and extremely humble traveling masseur and master swordsman.

Definitely a must see for samurai movie fans.

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Kick-Ass

I loved it

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Centurion (2010)



An action packed simple & straight forward story with good amount of gore & violence.

>>: B

Black Death (2010)



A decent & interesting take on outbreak of bubonic plague in medieval England. A compelling thriller from Christopher Smith aka the director of Creep, Severance & Triangle.

>>: B


Burning Bright (2010)



Surprisingly entertaining. I thought it'd be just another ordinary B movie with that hot chick from Step Up & Sorority Row. But finally it turns out to be a pretty decent home invasion thriller with a Royal Bengal Tiger. A slow start with some nice characterization and good camera works made it quite a enjoyable watch overall.

>>: B


Willard (1971)



Found it bit more appealing than the remake and also actors like Ernest Borgnine has always been a wonderful treat to watch on the screen.
Anyway, looking forward to see its loose sequel: BEN, saw it twice when I was kid & used to love this movie.

>>: A

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Brooklyn's Finest (2009). This flick is the combination of a decent script in the hands of a competent director working with great talent. The story has been told before, but this one brings with it a style and flair that elevates to a level that it might not really belong. But what really matters is that this is an entertaining though gloomy cop flick. The main characters are all masterfully portrayed, with Gere, Hawke, Cheadle, and Snipes at their best. This intertwining story is all about choices that cannot but lead to a flashing sea of reds and blues. Fuqua's direction was equally adept, with subtle and effective camera work making the most of this crime drama. Overall this was a worthy flick.

Kontroll (2003). Post Eastern Bloc does art house cinema. This ones covers more adjectives than we have time for: dark, depressing, funny, violent, dark, hypnotic, psychotic, and romantic, just to name a few. Kontroll is one of those few movies that creates an underground (literally) culture almost by accident, with memorable characters and hilarious situations that are so bizarre that they must be real. At other times this is as dark and moody as they come, with the occasional blindside to keep the viewer on edge. The acting was top notch, with the protagonist making for a hero that we are almost afraid to like because of his inner demons. The story was superb, winding about a world of symbolism, of the difficulties and abuses of vocational identity, of good and evil. The direction was stellar, with Antoine's genius of photography used to the fullest. The techno score also works to drive this incomparable flick towards its denouement. Maybe not for everyone, for those that appreciate an experience left open to interpretation then this is a must see. Merci beaucoup.

Genruk'

[The Mothman]

Triangle
im liking this Christopher Smith guy.

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Sleepers (1996). As story of undying friendship, the material is not really new. What is new is not only the fresh twist that comes to fruition, but the characters and their incredible development. All of the main characters come off as real if not perfectly flawed. From the heart-felt love of the priest to the bumbling lawyer, the performances were brilliant. A sad tale, the scenes were set out in a fashion that gave for some breathing room, with powerful scenes of camaraderie and a vicious loyalty occasionally punctuated by visions of a painful past. De Niro, Bacon, Hoffman, Pitt and the rest give puissant performances that command the viewer's attention. Levinson's direction is solid throughout, and the camera work is spot on for a great delivery. This was simply a powerful drama not to be missed. Merci Beaucoup.
Genruk'

[ferretchucker]

The Spy Who Loved Me

One of my favourite Bond films, I've always regarded Roger Moore as my favourite 007 and this is one of his best. I mean, just the whole skiing sequence! Pure gold.

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Originally Posted by ferretchucker

I've always regarded Roger Moore as my favourite 007

Blasphemy

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