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by filmfreak88
Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oscar Nominations 2012
Replies: 51
Views: 32501

Re: Oscar Nominations 2012

Not terrible, just not surprising in any way. Standard mix of big films, oscar bait, and a few smaller films given a bone. I totally agree. I wouldn't say the list is terrible. Deciding which films were the best any given year is a highly subjective affair. Yes, there are several films I consider e...
by filmfreak88
Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Films of 2011
Replies: 33
Views: 14192

Re: Favorite Films of 2011

I really haven't seen all or at least most of the films I needed to see to have a top ten for the year. But my tentative list would include: 1. The Tree of Life 2. Incendies 3. Meek's Cutoff 4. Moneyball 5. Drive 6. A Separation 7. Of Gods and Men 8. 13 Assassins 9. Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows ...
by filmfreak88
Sun Jan 01, 2012 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My 2011 viewing in summary
Replies: 45
Views: 17967

Re: My 2011 viewing in summary

Number of new rankings in 2011: 118 films.. New Tier 10 rankings: Drive (2011) Moneyball (2011) The Tree of Life (2011) Aguirre: The Wrath of God (1972) Meek's cutoff (2010) Still Walking (2008) 13 Assassins (2011) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011) Incendies (2010) Of Gods and Men (...
by filmfreak88
Sun Jul 17, 2011 2:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Movie Pic Game
Replies: 355
Views: 131845

Re: New Movie Pic Game

zspyry wrote:It could be "Amadeus", I guess. I'm not sure about the last picture though.


Yup. It's Amadeus. Sorry for the late reply. Your turn..
by filmfreak88
Sat Jul 16, 2011 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Movie Pic Game
Replies: 355
Views: 131845

Re: New Movie Pic Game

SirStuckey wrote:I wouldn't say it's too easy because I am taking a wild guess here, A Clockwork Orange?


Nope.. But good guess. The first and third pics are indeed themes found in A Clockwork Orange. But not the second. The second pic is a prominent theme in this movie.
by filmfreak88
Sat Jul 16, 2011 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Movie Pic Game
Replies: 355
Views: 131845

Re: New Movie Pic Game

http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://www.hertermusiccenter.com/images/MusicNotes.jpg&sa=X&ei=3bIhTo2SMOKImQXN3OmtAw&ved=0CAQQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNH7U8MpyFN2JafeOh27geGADGjWkg http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://www.entertainyamania.com...
by filmfreak88
Sat Jul 16, 2011 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Movie Pic Game
Replies: 355
Views: 131845

Re: New Movie Pic Game

I'm thinking Fight Club?
by filmfreak88
Fri Jul 08, 2011 4:23 pm
Forum: Movie-Specific
Topic: Harry Potter movies -- do they get better than the first?
Replies: 46
Views: 25336

Re: Harry Potter movies -- do they get better than the first?

To answer your question.. It's yes and no. In my opinion, the 2nd, 5th and 6th are disappointing. The 4th and 7th (part 1) are decent.. But the only one that comes close to being great is the 3rd (Prisoner of Azkaban) and it's because of Alfonso Cuaron..
by filmfreak88
Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Halfway point 2011
Replies: 38
Views: 26375

Re: Halfway point 2011

I have to yet to see lots of 2011 films. But so far, these are the movies I liked/loved in 2011 (based on US release dates):

Of Gods and Men
Incendies
Super 8
When We Leave
Heartbeats
by filmfreak88
Sun Apr 24, 2011 4:55 am
Forum: Movie-Specific
Topic: The Tree of Life
Replies: 110
Views: 59467

Re: The Tree of Life

by Devol wrote:"The New World" - haven't seen it yet - should I?


By all means, go ahead and see it. It's a divisive film. For me, it's awesome. But if you loved other Malick films, chances are you will also like it.