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Never been able to sit through the whole thing. I actually think I may have once, but was so bewildered by what was happening, I don't know if I watched a full, real movie. Also never finished Never Say Never Again, which I do want to watch.
Pretty accurately represents my opinions as well. I have to say I like the Hobbit trilogy more than most I think.
I was never a fan of the books or anything, but the LOTR trilogy is definitely one of the best trilogies in cinema.
Will check the original film series then :)
Even the last one (Matrix: Resurrections)? That movie made me love ALL the movies. Anime? Ghost In The Shell Stand Alone Complex, Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood, Nausicaa In The Valley Of The Wind, Gargantia, Ergo Proxy, Space Battleship Yamato.... and more, too many to list...
That last category is frequently tough, because it's often not clear why a film, especially an old one, is considered great or the greatest. Case in point: Citizen Kane.
For that one you need to begin with history and context. For someone planning to see Citizen Kane for the first time, I recommend seeing the documentary The Battle over Citizen Kane first. These days it's often a companion disc with the film. An excellent documentary that sheds light on the subject. Also worth reading about the techniques pioneered in that film.
CK's a great film in the sense everyone leading the main departments were accomplished enough, as well as willing to do something really unique at their particular stages of their careers - ie. a young Welles on directing which was obviously his major first film project after his experimental theatre/radio work, Gregg Toland as cinematographer, the great Robert Wise as editor, and of course Bernard Herrmann on music and Mankiewicz co-writing. That's not even mentioning the various other contributors. Kane's one of those films that to me shows how collaborative film truly is. Take one of those people out of the equation and it's not the same film.
Anyway, keeping it with the theme of the thread (although I can't say I'm ashamed to say I haven't seen these) I've never watched Welles' Shakespeare adaptations apart from Chimes at Midnight. Personally, I'd say Touch of Evil is my favourite Welles film (the later edited version that is). I actually like The Stranger too in a sort of B Movie 50s way.
One of my highlights at the cinema, when it was released! The audience were buzzing with excitement! I think I still prefer Ridley Scotts original! But this was a fantastic cinematic experience!
It's possible James Cameron could have been a good choice for Bond director. He'd probably clash with Cubby or Barbara Broccoli though. I doubt they'd tolerate him being abusive on set.
CK's a film I've come across numerous times. It's very interesting and audacious (and especially was when it was made).
Welles is a fascinating - and actually kind of tragic - director. He was so young and got such a good opportunity early on (again, with all the different and wonderful creatives working with him to make this film). Maybe even too early on. I feel sometimes CK's reputation, this idea that he never made anything better (much of which came in hindsight), comes at the expense of his later stuff, which is unfortunate (his filmography as a director is actually really cool - The Stranger is such an entertaining little 50s B movie thriller, and Touch of Evil is genuinely one of the great Film Noirs for me. F For Fake is pretty great too). He unfortunately didn't manage to finish a lot of his later work, or in the case of something like Magnificent Ambersons and the first edits of Touch of Evil it was taken from him, which is sad. Still, what he did accomplish was really interesting, and sometimes whacky (ie. The Trial).
James Cameron once called the James Bond movies "rotten to the core." He needs to take a good LONG look in a mirror before he calls ANYTHING "rotten to the core." Plus, he's a horrible story writer. All the stories in his movies have been told, and told better. If Titanic or Avatar flopped, he'd be the modern day Michael Cimino. He should be a bit more grateful, and talk down to people less. He always comes off as "me me me." So, I'm NOT ashamed to say that I haven't seen Aliens, The Abyss or Avatar 2. When I hear good stories about his treatment of people maybe I'll consider watching them. For now, there are better movies by nicer people that deserve to be seen by me.
I'm not sure that what Arnold's character put his wife through in True Lies makes him any less of a complete scumbag. ;-)
Done in his darker times, I still love these adverts:
Too right! God i hate that scene! And it criminally uses a song from John Hiatt- one of my favourite artists!!!