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Posted on 1/8/14 at 10:04 am to Freauxzen
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Because if something like Casablanca can be great, or To Kill a Mockingbird, or the Mona Lisa, or any other old piece of art, then art has some sort of consistency. If we know that Casablanca is better than Kung Pow (sorry OML, great movie though), then Why? There must be something relevant, even measurable.
Whether or not we can put that into language is the tough part.
If we don't try to define greatness then we can never hope to achieve it.
Well spoken and I agree. There are certainly some measurable aspects of movies that define greatness. You know these of course but off the top of my head:
1. Plot - Is the story compelling and consistent within itself at least even if it's fiction, etc. What makes a story compelling is to some extent a matter of taste and genre but from my perspective epic stories that have great insight and implications relative to the human condition are among the most compelling.
2. Directing - Is the directing exceptional with interesting camera focus engaging the actors with each other and their environment with synergy that enhances and drives the story forward.
3. Acting - Is the performance of the actors so believable that you feel emotionally engaged.
4. Production - Is the overall production, music, lighting, cinematography, special effects, etc. appropriate, compelling and so seamless that you can't imagine the movie without those aspects.
All things considered, I have to include epics like Ben Hur, Lawrence of Arabia, Gone With the Wind, etc. as among the greatest movies and if I had to pick one it would be Ben Hur regardless of religious persuasion.
Posted on 1/8/14 at 10:10 am to LSUAlum2001
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Kelly's Heroes
Underrated - sometimes overshadowed by M*A*S*H - but one of the best "comedy" war films of all time (and is Mrs. Midnight's favorite war movie).
I find it to be very quotable and memorable. The anti-patriotic theme resounded for the time. Savalas gave one of his best performances and you can run down about 15 or so minor roles with fairly well-known (or would become) actors definitely NOT phoning it in.
Don't know if it is GOAT material - but all in all, my favorite "less than serious" war movie.
Posted on 1/8/14 at 10:35 am to LSUAlum2001
Godfather, with some consideration for Scarface and Shawshank
Posted on 1/8/14 at 10:52 am to monz29
Braveheart
Cinderella Man
Tombstone
Scarface
Casino
Raging Bull
Legends of the fall
Gone with the wind
Cinderella Man
Tombstone
Scarface
Casino
Raging Bull
Legends of the fall
Gone with the wind
Posted on 1/8/14 at 10:58 am to LSUAlum2001
The Lion In Winter.
Posted on 1/8/14 at 11:34 am to LSUAlum2001
Shawshank
GoneWTW
It'sAWL
GoodFellas
GoneWTW
It'sAWL
GoodFellas
Posted on 1/9/14 at 7:36 pm to Ace Midnight
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Don't know if it is GOAT material - but all in all, my favorite "less than serious" war movie.
I can watch it every week and not get tired of it..
All-Star cast.. Eastwood, Savalas, Sutherland, Rickels, Carroll O'Connor..
Posted on 1/9/14 at 7:37 pm to LSUAlum2001
Aguirre, the Wrath of God
Posted on 1/9/14 at 8:47 pm to LSUAlum2001
Casablanca
Posted on 1/9/14 at 9:12 pm to LSUAlum2001
300
Posted on 1/9/14 at 9:13 pm to LSUAlum2001
Death Wish 3
Posted on 1/9/14 at 9:13 pm to monz29
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Scarface
Oh I'm sorry, are you a rapper?
This post was edited on 1/9/14 at 9:14 pm
Posted on 1/9/14 at 9:22 pm to lsu480
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Apocalypto. Anyone who hasn't seen it is REALLY missing out!!!
Definitely in my top 5
Posted on 1/9/14 at 10:22 pm to LSUAlum2001
Mulholland Drive
Posted on 1/9/14 at 11:29 pm to Snatchy
Lonesome Dove
Posted on 1/10/14 at 9:53 am to PortCityTiger24
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quote:quote:
Apocalypto. Anyone who hasn't seen it is REALLY missing out!!!
Definitely in my top 5
I wonder if Mel Gibson's attachment to this movie is the reason why it doesn't get more accolades?
Posted on 1/10/14 at 10:03 am to LSUAlum2001
once upon a time in the west, if it hasn't been mentioned already. if it has, it is worth being mentioned again
Posted on 1/10/14 at 10:08 am to Flair Chops
not the greatest but def in my top 10
Boondock Saints
"I hate your crime scenes!!!"
Boondock Saints
"I hate your crime scenes!!!"
Posted on 1/10/14 at 10:09 am to Flair Chops
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once upon a time in the west, if it hasn't been mentioned already. if it has, it is worth being mentioned again
I watched it the other day on Netflix.
I considered it good, but a step below Josey Wales and the Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
This post was edited on 1/10/14 at 10:10 am
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