[RickG]

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Originally posted by sapphiremodena 6. Apocalypse Now Redux - I have never seen the original

One of my very favorite flicks! However, I've only seen the origional version. What's the difference?

 

[MacDEF]

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Originally posted by B&WMan I am vary stunned that in 5 pages of post I didn't see Highlander . Highlander is a great and innovative movie, it or parts of it have been ripped off by numerous shows and movies.

Hey, I have a still-in-the-wrapper DVD of Highlander. If anyone wants it, PM me

 

[Old Pa]

Peckinpah's "The Wild Bunch" (director's cut) may be the last great western and "Kalifornia" with Brad Pitt (spoiled me for watching him in anything else) will cause you to re-assess your self defense skills

 

[redshifter]

sapphirem.,
i'm watching Apocalypse Now Redux right now, i'm taking a break at the french plantation scene to check head-fi. awesome soundtrack, and some cool new scenes (including boobies!

). i've seen the original many times including in the cinema. redux must be played on dvd with a good surround system or die!


"charlie don't surf!"

 

[sapphiremodena]

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Originally posted by RickG One of my very favorite flicks! However, I've only seen the origional version. What's the difference?

There are (two?) new scenes which total up to 49 extra minutes of footage in the Redux version. Most reviews I have read (all done by critics) said that the extra 49 minutes didn't really add too much to the movie, but just helped explain the story and what the war was about a bit better to anyone who didn't understand it. Plus the Redux version is digitally remastered.

EDIT:
Here's a link that shows the differences.
(Click on "what's new")

 

[RickG]

Thanks for the info, sapphire. I guess I'll pick up a copy of the new cut.

 

[Russ Arcuri]

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Too bad I never saw lots of the classic movies lots of you guys are mentioning, I was born in '85.

Well, that's what DVDs and laserdiscs are for! Find a good place that rents them.

Go through the lists posted here and start watching!

 

[Pepsione1]

No particular order, but they are all my favourites nonetheless.

Forest Gump
The Usual Suspects
The Matrix
Final Destination

 

[dotrat]

MY Favorite Year

Peter O'Toole (Lawrence of Arabia) (also great) as a


A drunken movie star

Relieving himself in a Ladies Room

A woman walks in and says this is only for Ladies

Mr. O'Toole glances towards what he's doing and says

"So is this but I have to run a little water through it once in awhile"

 

[Dusty Chalk]

I can't believe I have so many "favourite" films.

How could I have forgotten "My Favorite Year"? That was awesome!

And "Lost Boys"!

Which made me think of another vampire film, but I can't think of it now.

Dam! And I didn't think I liked movies that much.

Wild Bunch was great!

The Magnificent Seven!

Bridge Over The River Kwai!

EDIT: Oops, I meant "Lost Boys" not "Wild Boys" -- I have no idea what Wild Boys is, other than a D^2 song.

Oh, and I watched "Princess Bride" all over again -- dam, what a great movie. Could be one of the most quotable movies ever, other than "This is Spinal Tap" (quotes there go beyond the film):

"Who are you?"
"No-one of consequence."
"I must know."
"Prepare for disappointment."

(I think I got that right, I'm not sure about that last line.)

And I have to add another one: Twelve Monkeys. Brad Pitt effin' steals the show on that one. His best role ever (well, of the ones I've seen -- and yes, I've seen Fight Club).

 

[legoman]

In groups, no particular order within groups

Three Colours Blue, White, Red
Paris, TX
Notorious


Wings of Desire
Far Away so Close
Another Woman
The Cruise
September


Eat Drink Man Woman
Death of a salesman

 

[B&WMan]

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Originally posted by legoman In groups, no particular order within groups Three Colours Blue, White, Red Paris, TX Notorious Wings of Desire Far Away so Close Another Woman The Cruise September Eat Drink Man Woman Death of a salesman

I'm surprised that someone mentioned Kiselewski's movies. I personally don't think they are that great.

 

[setmenu]

I love too many films to list but notable in his absence here is:

Sergio Leone!
What about: The Good The Bad And the Ugly

This is a brilliant film almost an opera with Ennio Morricone,s
awesome score and that dialogue!
There is nothing I dislike about this film.

If you have not seen it or have not for a while... Get it and enjoy!

Cheers

Setmenu

 

[Paul_A]

some of mine

US
pulp fiction-tons of attitude
dirty harry-what a badass
shawshank redemption-just a great story
diehard-another badass
terminator 2-AHHHNOLD
little mermaid-i love disney
swingers-soo on the mark
any james bond-im a fan
cool hands luke-great newman flick
eyes wide shut-lots to talk about after
ghostbusters, caddyshack, kingpin-bill murray is aces in my book

Asian
rurouni kenshin OAV-japanese anime, wonderful plot
hard boiled-best action sequences ever
young and dangerous 1-5-tons of lines about friendship and brotherhood
fist of legend-jet li at his best

 

[RickG]

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Originally posted by legoman Wings of Desire

Awesome movie.