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Cheers for compliments guys. Always appreciated.

Mark, I didn't realise that I was the only one who disliked Chinatown's photography. Everybody else i've conversed with about the film are always saying how much they rate it and how lavish and beautiful it looks. I just don't like it at all. It looks..i dunno, it's just. It's photography is similar to The Godfather's and I just don't feel it suits the narrative. Glad to know it's not just me, though.

Honeykid, glad you agree about the glamourisation thing. It's a bit of a shame that you don't rate it, though. How many times have you watched it? I see what you mean about guys like Begbie and Sick Boy. Lol, they really got to you, didn't they? I don't like guys like Begbie in real life aswell, but Robbie Carlyle brings a certain likability to him. But like you said, it says a whole lot about their performances. What did you think of Renton?
 
Oh my God, you guys, I've just seen a film that so perfectly encapsulates what Pres was talking about earlier that I just had to come here and recommend it. It's called Sebastiane (the 1976 flick by Derek Jarman) and it's so brimming with man's need for male companionship it will make you weep very manly, hetero tears of brotherly love. I urge you both to see it, a.s.a.p, and report back here. *quite serious*
 
Nope, I'm calling him homophobic because he thinks homosexuality is unnatural.
That may because they were autohomophobic (Ennis much more than Jack) cowboys from the 60's, you know, back in the day when sodomy was a criminal offense. It's perfectly natural that they didn't know how to label their relationship and refused to acknowledge that they're "queer" given the general homophobic climate.

They were trying to adapt their relationship to their circumstances, the only way they could see each other without arousing suspicion was to go on fishing trips as "friends". But really, this is all self evident and I feel more than idiotic to have to point it out so I'll just stop. I will say that this whole argument would have made a lot more sense if it had been about Midnight cowboy.
 
Respect.

Yeah I like the moody setting of the film an all. The slow but graceful pacing definitely adds gravitas. So glad you guys love it as much as I do. I'm thinking I it might have to land a spot in my Top 50. I'll think about that.
 
That was clear from the start. Not much apparently. Nope, you just ain't very bright. Your sexuality has nothing to do with it... True. Oh is that what gay cinema is to you? Again, not much apparently. Aww, shucks...*blushes*
 
Yeah mate, we both have a thing for the dark side of the human psyche . Props to you rating Frailty though. I'm well chuffed about that.
 
Get your film degree out lol

I'm always left slightly underwhelmed by Don't Look Now. Nice update, shame only 3 flicks in it
 
You didn't get into the Justice of the Peace's office blowing up during the wedding ceremony in the first two minutes?
 
Cheers bruv. I'm actually thinking of put it even lower on my list, actually..oh, and i've just edited it because I accidently clicked the send button before I could finish it.
 
You just mentioned a couple of films in that paragraph that's going to make it to my Top 50 .

I agree that Do The Right Thing is superior work to 25th Hour, but I don't think that Edward Norton starrer is too far behind in terms of cinematic quality. The thing that makes Do The Right Thing better is it's arguably urgent subject matter.

I'm not a big fan of either Cusack or Norton either, mate. But they have managed to appear in a few great films between them. Edward Norton is a VERY talented actor, and like I said before, you can rely on him to put forward a decent performance, but he does get more recognition than he should.

Cusack works better when he's not trying so hard to be quirky. Suprisingly, he can be quite imposing when he wants to, as evidenced by his turn in Identity. Speaking of which, I know the twists in Identity may come across as obligatory and i somewhat agree with you that they are quite weak twists in that they don't really help raise the film to another level; However, I don't think that the twists weaken the film in the process either.

Overall it's a damn fine atmospheric horror thriller that I feel just has this really eerie vibe to it. I've said it before and i'll say it again,i'm ALWAYS attracted by the tone of a film, and Identity provides a tone that is more than appropriate for the film. It's got some moments of unbearable tension, and the fixed shot compositions are reminiscent of Hitchcock. And that's as ultimate a compliment I can give this film.

As for Haute Tension (Switchblade Romance in the UK), I think it's a brilliant twist!! I was in complete shock and literally said 'hold up sec, bruv' as I came to the realisation of what was happening. Sure, the twist exposes a lot of plotholes, but it still took me by surprise.

But I really am interested to hear what you think of Eden Lake . That's got a Switchblade Romance vibe to it and I really don't think you'll be let down, mate.
 
Cheers guys.

I'm glad you guys are enjoying my list. That's always encouraging. Hopefully there are a few films you guys haven't seen that you might check out now.
 
I never liked Trainspotting all that much when it came out, although I think that was partly me reacting against all the hype (posters, that annoying 'Choose Life' song...). Since then I have read the book, which is really good, and seen a good few more Danny Boyle films which I rate quite highly so I really think I ought to watch it again.
 
Just watched Dressed to Kill after seeing it on your list, was bit of an annoying end dream/twist and guessed it was Caine but otherwise pretty good. And there's no way other than pervy you could think that opening sequence was good
 
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