van the man Posted November 5, 2013 Author Posted November 5, 2013 We are gathering an amazing list of movies on this thread. We need to hear from our continental friends to see if their are any foreign (none English) language movies. I can think of one, 'Das Boot' - 1981 great movie about a German U Boat crew.
Guest NullBurner Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 Yes, 'Das Boot' was great. It was a career boost for many German actors and the big break for some of them.
Guest Squirrel Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 Yes, 'Das Boot' was great. It was a career boost for many German actors and the big break for some of them. U-boat life was certainly dangerous and miserable. This movie was seriously powerful, perfectly done, and quite historically accurate. When Germans make a great movie, they kick serious ass--two of my top five list movies are German, and one of them is considered the "big daddy" of science fiction. If you have not seen "The Lives of Others," regardless of your national location, I suggest you do so if you want to understand why some American and German citizens are now so deathly paranoid about surveillance. Hell, maybe I should have put THX1138 on my list. Luca's best movie. Originally billed as science-fiction, it's now pretty much how my government will be operating by 2016...
corboblanc Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 I was very scared, because at first I thought I was back in the 80's! the films of the moment ... taken blood brother ... the descent 1 & 2 ... drag me to hell ... eagle eye ... the hitcher .... midnight run .... the collector ... .
van the man Posted November 6, 2013 Author Posted November 6, 2013 'The Lives of Others' is absolutely brilliant. It says everything about freedom and how fragile it is. I worry the west is moving in that direction. The US is becoming a big brother society whilst the UK already has more surveillance camera's than any other country. All of this is being done under the cover of the war of terror! Bush and Blair have a lot to answer for. My personal hope is that Blair suffers the most horrendous death very soon!!!!
Guest NullBurner Posted November 7, 2013 Posted November 7, 2013 Yes, 'Das Boot' was great. It was a career boost for many German actors and the big break for some of them. U-boat life was certainly dangerous and miserable. This movie was seriously powerful, perfectly done, and quite historically accurate. When Germans make a great movie, they kick serious ass--two of my top five list movies are German, and one of them is considered the "big daddy" of science fiction. If you have not seen "The Lives of Others," regardless of your national location, I suggest you do so if you want to understand why some American and German citizens are now so deathly paranoid about surveillance. Hell, maybe I should have put THX1138 on my list. Luca's best movie. Originally billed as science-fiction, it's now pretty much how my government will be operating by 2016... I've never seen 'The Lives of Others' but I've read about it. I should give it a try. There are many versions of 'Metropolis' out there. My favorite is also Georgio Moroder's and I think his version is the one the most people in the world has seen. They found a movie role in buenos aires 2008 which was a copy from the master cut, but some scenes were destroyed. The new version they've made in 2011, based on this cut, is the closest one to Fritz Lang's Master. Only 8 minutes are lost. They are making open air festivals each summer and showing this version. All these festivals are always sold out. Fan base is great in Germany.
Guest Squirrel Posted November 7, 2013 Posted November 7, 2013 There are many versions of 'Metropolis' out there. My favorite is also Georgio Moroder's and I think his version is the one the most people in the world has seen. They found a movie role in buenos aires 2008 which was a copy from the master cut, but some scenes were destroyed. The new version they've made in 2011, based on this cut, is the closest one to Fritz Lang's Master. Only 8 minutes are lost. They are making open air festivals each summer and showing this version. All these festivals are always sold out. Fan base is great in Germany. Agreed. I've only seen three versions, own two of them, and have read Lady Frieda Von Harbou's book. Metropolis cannot be considered just a movie requiring restoration, or even a book. It's human Literature. And yes, the fuller restorations and symphonic music are excellent and follow the continuity of the story better, but Moroder's more modern disco and industrial pop-rock soundtrack is actually very true to the story, though it's anachronistic and lacks the newly discovered footage. The release of his version also inspired many people to get involved with efforts to restore these old classic films. I tend to prefer the Moroder version because of his pioneering efforts to popularize and and push for film restoration, and because Bonnie Tyler's expression of the "Bad Maria" is seductively hot as hell (see link below, it does show tits, boys); but any and all versions are worth serious study, and the newer versions are wonderful. The film was way before its time. Here She Comes (Metropolis) / Bonnie Tyler More information for film buffs: http://www.tcm.com/this-month/article/345331|345333/Metropolis-The-Restoration.html
skabou Posted November 8, 2013 Posted November 8, 2013 One of the best movies I saw in the past 5 years, is a french movie called: l'intouchable It contains humor, drama and a subtile progressing friendship.
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