Movie Recommendations

Jaya · Aug 29th, 2005, 20:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by raos

And has anyone seen "Paheli"? Is the DVD worth buying?

I missed Paheli in india but watched last friday on DVD. It's wonderful to see Rani ans Shahrukh. Music is amazing. you can listen on Raaga.com or musicindiaonline.com.
One of my all time fav i guess

xairoise · Aug 30th, 2005, 10:08

It's been awhile since I came here again... littlegirlanne, the best place for you to get bollywood movies is in Simron, Little india or assad's in UN Avenue, Manila. They have hundreds of titles there (although it's pretty hard to sort it all out... since bollywood releases about 800++ movies in a year).

Best recommendation is to read reviews on line on the best bollywood classics or say new classics in movie sites. There's tons of review sites that will features bollywood flicks. Recommendations from friends are also good, at least you can blame someone if it wasn't to your liking!! hahahah

the dvd copies are kinda pricey, 350. The vcd's are about 100-150.

Lagaan and Dil chahte hain, and monsoon wedding is great for starters. If you think you're upto it, we could meet up anywhere in makati and exchange notes

marga

robotvoice · Aug 30th, 2005, 11:33

1. airplane!
2. just about any jim jarmusch movie (mystery train, dead man, etc. etc)
3. the ruling class (british)
4. gummo
5. blazing saddles
6. welcome to woop woop (australian)
7. montery pop (awesome movie)
8. repo man?
9. fargo
10. ummmm.. TRON

robotvoice · Aug 31st, 2005, 02:32

p.s...

11. Paper Moon

phantom · Mar 14th, 2006, 18:38

Last weekend, I watched Kung Fu Hustle and couldnt help myself from recommending it

. It has got some awesome action sequences which keep on rolling one after the other and is so funny. Seems like Stephen Chow is taking over Hong Kong after Jackie Chan left for Hollywood. The comedy is there without the people making funny faces, so in a sense much better than the JC fares. All in all an action packed drama. A must watch

phantom · Apr 1st, 2006, 19:51

Okay, another one

Watched "CRASH" today, and its simply awesome. No wonder it got so many academy awards this year. It describes 2 days of the life of a city and some characters and their ideas and reactions to the different question a multi-racial society throws on them. The picture it paints of LA is scary but somehow you feel that there is some hope. Matt Dillon is excellent, in that sense every actor played their part to perfection. I mean there is lot already written about this movie. If you havent watched it yet.. go, run. It gives a very realistic view of the most common human trait "RACISM"

Bigzero · Mar 1st, 2007, 16:29

Babel : Highly recommended! A bit contrived at times, but quite a thought-provoking movie!

Amazing performances as well. With as many as six languagues sharing screen time, you end up reading subtitles a lot

cyberhippie · Mar 1st, 2007, 23:03

The Wind that Shakes the Barley!!

Well acted and a dang fine story.

Casey · Mar 2nd, 2007, 04:46

Pan's Labyrinth. Creepy and NOT for children.

simv · Jul 30th, 2007, 02:56

Just watched Mar adentro (Spanish) .. titled 'The Sea Inside' in English.

Based on a quadriplegic patient demanding euthanasia.

I think it also got the Oscar for Best Foriegn Language Film of the year (can't recall which year though).

Awesome movie ! Highly recommended.

New-South-Welshman · Aug 29th, 2007, 15:46

For the last few months, I've really been getting back into my action flicks. One recent one I saw was Die Hard 4, not as good as part 1 or 3, but still good. One movie I wouldn't suggest is the Simpsons Movie. Just awful, and humourless.

shashank.aggarwal · Aug 29th, 2007, 15:53

I saw The Bourne Ultimatum, and I must say that I was very much impressed. Excellent piece of work.

dimitri · Aug 29th, 2007, 16:00

Here's my pick from some Hollywood movies I happened to watch recently.

1. 12 Angry Men - no words can describe, awesome direction and as splendid cast.
2. Philadelphia Story - Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn and James Stewart, amazing movie, with excellent dialogues and wit from start to end.
3. It's a wonderful Life - heart warming James Stewart acted Frank Capra movie
4. Arsenic and Old Lace - a strange yet brilliant comedy starring Cary Grant
6. Blood Simple - First of the coen brothers' movie - awesome
7. Fargo - another one from Coen brothers
8. Dr Strangelove - a satire, but beautifully taken movie.
9. MASH - no explanation required.
10. Best Years of our Lives - A heart wrenching movie about life of 3 soldiers after World War II. Too good a direction and flawless acting.
11. On the waterfront - Wonderful acting by Marlon Brando

shashank.aggarwal · Aug 29th, 2007, 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by dimitri

3. It's a wonderful Life - heart warming James Stewart acted Frank Capra movie

I don't know the names of cast, but is it the 1946 classic we are talking about

I must tell that that is actually a wonderful movie...very relevant in today's times !!

New-South-Welshman · Aug 29th, 2007, 16:12

The English Patient, The Shawshank Redemption, Gattaca, Friday Night Lights and Remember the Titans would be my top 5.

Aug 30th, 2005, 10:08	#47
xairoise artisan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: manila, philippines Posts: 49	back from the dead... It's been awhile since I came here again... littlegirlanne, the best place for you to get bollywood movies is in Simron, Little india or assad's in UN Avenue, Manila. They have hundreds of titles there (although it's pretty hard to sort it all out... since bollywood releases about 800++ movies in a year). Best recommendation is to read reviews on line on the best bollywood classics or say new classics in movie sites. There's tons of review sites that will features bollywood flicks. Recommendations from friends are also good, at least you can blame someone if it wasn't to your liking!! hahahah the dvd copies are kinda pricey, 350. The vcd's are about 100-150. Lagaan and Dil chahte hain, and monsoon wedding is great for starters. If you think you're upto it, we could meet up anywhere in makati and exchange notes marga __________________ nothing... just looking ...

Mar 1st, 2007, 16:29	#52
Bigzero back to my old ways Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,433	Babel : Highly recommended! A bit contrived at times, but quite a thought-provoking movie! Amazing performances as well. With as many as six languagues sharing screen time, you end up reading subtitles a lot __________________ miles to go.... Bigzero's Photo Gallery

Jul 30th, 2007, 02:56	#55
simv Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: India Posts: 23	Must-watch movies recommended by IndiaMikers Just watched Mar adentro (Spanish) .. titled 'The Sea Inside' in English. Based on a quadriplegic patient demanding euthanasia. I think it also got the Oscar for Best Foriegn Language Film of the year (can't recall which year though). Awesome movie ! Highly recommended. Last edited by machadinha : Jul 30th, 2007 at 03:03. Reason: merged threads

Aug 29th, 2007, 15:46	#56
New-South-Welshman Drunk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 1,293	For the last few months, I've really been getting back into my action flicks. One recent one I saw was Die Hard 4, not as good as part 1 or 3, but still good. One movie I wouldn't suggest is the Simpsons Movie. Just awful, and humourless. __________________ Mr. Burns "Non-violence never solved anything!"

Aug 29th, 2007, 15:53	#57
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Tagless Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 4,759	I saw The Bourne Ultimatum, and I must say that I was very much impressed. Excellent piece of work. __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

Aug 30th, 2005, 11:33	#48
robotvoice mikeaholic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california Posts: 1,094	1. airplane! 2. just about any jim jarmusch movie (mystery train, dead man, etc. etc) 3. the ruling class (british) 4. gummo 5. blazing saddles 6. welcome to woop woop (australian) 7. montery pop (awesome movie) 8. repo man? 9. fargo 10. ummmm.. TRON

Aug 31st, 2005, 02:32	#49
robotvoice mikeaholic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california Posts: 1,094	p.s... 11. Paper Moon

Mar 14th, 2006, 18:38	#50
phantom Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,215	Last weekend, I watched Kung Fu Hustle and couldnt help myself from recommending it . It has got some awesome action sequences which keep on rolling one after the other and is so funny. Seems like Stephen Chow is taking over Hong Kong after Jackie Chan left for Hollywood. The comedy is there without the people making funny faces, so in a sense much better than the JC fares. All in all an action packed drama. A must watch

Apr 1st, 2006, 19:51	#51
phantom Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,215	Okay, another one Watched "CRASH" today, and its simply awesome. No wonder it got so many academy awards this year. It describes 2 days of the life of a city and some characters and their ideas and reactions to the different question a multi-racial society throws on them. The picture it paints of LA is scary but somehow you feel that there is some hope. Matt Dillon is excellent, in that sense every actor played their part to perfection. I mean there is lot already written about this movie. If you havent watched it yet.. go, run. It gives a very realistic view of the most common human trait "RACISM"

Mar 1st, 2007, 23:03	#53
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,014	The Wind that Shakes the Barley!! Well acted and a dang fine story.

Mar 2nd, 2007, 04:46	#54
Casey Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 617	Pan's Labyrinth. Creepy and NOT for children.

Aug 29th, 2007, 16:00	#58
dimitri Back to Nature Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Posts: 29	My picks Here's my pick from some Hollywood movies I happened to watch recently. 1. 12 Angry Men - no words can describe, awesome direction and as splendid cast. 2. Philadelphia Story - Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn and James Stewart, amazing movie, with excellent dialogues and wit from start to end. 3. It's a wonderful Life - heart warming James Stewart acted Frank Capra movie 4. Arsenic and Old Lace - a strange yet brilliant comedy starring Cary Grant 6. Blood Simple - First of the coen brothers' movie - awesome 7. Fargo - another one from Coen brothers 8. Dr Strangelove - a satire, but beautifully taken movie. 9. MASH - no explanation required. 10. Best Years of our Lives - A heart wrenching movie about life of 3 soldiers after World War II. Too good a direction and flawless acting. 11. On the waterfront - Wonderful acting by Marlon Brando

Aug 29th, 2007, 16:12	#60
New-South-Welshman Drunk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 1,293	The English Patient, The Shawshank Redemption, Gattaca, Friday Night Lights and Remember the Titans would be my top 5.

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