I watched a lot of Kurosawa last year. The only one that didn't feel like homework was Rashomon.
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Laga - Jul 04, 2007 2:37:16 pm PDT #9873 of 10001
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Sean K - Jul 04, 2007 2:43:16 pm PDT #9874 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
The only one that didn't feel like homework was Rashomon.
That's not how *I* remember it....
Amy - Jul 04, 2007 2:43:36 pm PDT #9875 of 10001
Because books.
So many films are set in New York, as opposed to other cities, but I bet there's a definitive (well, an entirely subjective definitive, anyway) list of "New York" movies. Anyone care to nominate some?
I'll start with Manhattan and The Out of Towners.
DavidS - Jul 04, 2007 2:44:44 pm PDT #9876 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I'll start with Manhattan and The Out of Towners.
Excellent start.
Mean Streets
Metropolitan
She's Gotta Have It
Dog Day Afternoon
sumi - Jul 04, 2007 2:45:27 pm PDT #9877 of 10001
Art Crawl!!!
I can imagine that there is -- because there are probably movies where NY is a character, more or less, rather than just standing in for "any city."
Amy - Jul 04, 2007 2:49:24 pm PDT #9878 of 10001
Because books.
Dog Day Afternoon, really? I love that movie, but I don't know if I agree, since the setting is so limited. I know the actual event took place in Brooklyn, but it could have been any big city, don't you think?
Amy - Jul 04, 2007 2:54:34 pm PDT #9879 of 10001
Because books.
I'll say King Kong, too, because of the iconic Empire State building stuff.
I think I want to say Moonstruck, too.
sumi - Jul 04, 2007 2:56:12 pm PDT #9880 of 10001
Art Crawl!!!
What about Crossing Delancey? I know it's not a "great film" but it's definitely a film that I watch whenever I come across it.
Jessica - Jul 04, 2007 2:57:06 pm PDT #9881 of 10001
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
That's not how *I* remember it....
Thank you, try the veal!
Tom Scola - Jul 04, 2007 2:59:06 pm PDT #9882 of 10001
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The French Connection
The Warriors
Serpico
Quick Change
After Hours
In these films, not only is NYC a character, it's the antagonist.