Originally posted by jhe888: I'd like to know his criteria and rationale. I wonder what he means by "perfect?"
Yeah, is the movie "perfect" for taking a good nap in the ol Barcalounger or maybe something else
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April 29, 2020, 12:13 PM
ZSMICHAEL
Dodsworth is a GREAT film. It is on TCM from time to time.
If this critic has the credentials of Roger Osborne or Roger Ebert I might be give it some credence.
April 29, 2020, 12:41 PM
jhe888
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Originally posted by Orive 8:
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Originally posted by jhe888: I'd like to know his criteria and rationale. I wonder what he means by "perfect?"
Yeah, is the movie "perfect" for taking a good nap in the ol Barcalounger or maybe something else
Well, Mamet isn't exactly nobody when it comes to plays and movies. He probably has something interesting to say about this, and a valid opinion, even if you don't agree.
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Originally posted by jhe888: I'd like to know his criteria and rationale. I wonder what he means by "perfect?"
Of course, it is all subjective.
For me, a film is "perfect" when all cylinders of the production are firing in sync. Script, casting, editing, directing, acting, cinematography, costumes, soundtrack, etc. IMO, most films misfire on the first three of this list; script, casting, and editing. We have seen too many decent movies and could-have-beens with subpar scripts, wrong actor in a key role, and films with too much or too little.
The automatic entries into my Perfect 4 list are The Godfather, and Citizen Kane. The other two would be harder for me to fill. Perhaps Goodfellas, or Back to the Future, or Double Indemnity, or It's A Wonderful Life, or even Godfather II. Hell, Animal House is a near perfect comedy.
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April 29, 2020, 02:55 PM
Keystoner
Seriously, is Galaxy Quest good? I admit to totally judging that movie by the title--it sounds really stupid.
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April 29, 2020, 03:46 PM
Batty67
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Originally posted by Keystoner: Seriously, is Galaxy Quest good? I admit to totally judging that movie by the title--it sounds really stupid.
Yes. That stated, being 20 years old, it is showing its age a bit, as all SF movies do with time, some more, some less, and others massively so.
April 29, 2020, 05:23 PM
.38supersig
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Originally posted by kkina: What about Blazing Saddles??
Yes!
If it weren't for the very last scene, I'd have to add Wuthering Heights, but give the nod to District 9 instead.
April 29, 2020, 05:45 PM
fpuhan
And we should care why?
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April 29, 2020, 07:16 PM
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Originally posted by fpuhan: And we should care why?
