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The Old ManThe Old ManMember
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Originally posted by wine+art:An Altman top 5?
So difficult with Altman, such an up and down career. I am not a fan of some of his more critic approved/adored films such as McCabe & Mrs. Miller with his trademark hard-to-localize dialogue tracks. I also do not like Nashville which I saw in the theatre. I can't remember for some reason my impressions of Vincent & Theo, though I think generally negative, be very interested in what you think.

These are in chronological order because I find it almost impossible to rank Altman's films. Like Wilde each film has its own uniqueness.

MASH of course. Saw it in the theatre was blown away, it was so unlike most movies. Really kicked off what I think of a Hollywood's greatest decade.

The Long Goodbye I shouldn't like this updating of Chandler being the purist I am, but I absolutely adore this movie. Gould is so right playing the out of his time Marlowe. Gotta to love Nina van Pallandt. And how great is Henry Gibson! Come to LA and I'll show you the High Tower Apartments where Marlowe lived.

The Player I think this Hollywood insider joke filled film may be his masterpiece. A really unexpected film.

Short Cuts A pure pleasure.

And for the fifth? No I can't add Gosford Park. I really didn't like this type of film that the English, and the BBC in particular, seem to effortlessly shake out of their sleeves.

I guess the nod will go to the kaleidoscope of interesting and memorable images throughout his career. And for a child of the 50's I dig that he did 11 episodes of The Millionaire and 19 of Whirlybirds!
The Old ManThe Old ManMember
Finally saw Gravity. I'd say it's a deeply flawed masterpiece and I will rate it 88 points. I have been a scifi geek my whole life and there is no question that this carries the feeling of being in space (as if I know what that is) better than any movie since 2001. But the plot is so threadbare and formulaic.

It starts like the best Disney ride you've ever been on. Turns into an impossible to suspend disbelief for too many hardships movie--ala Castaway. And tags on some sentimental slop childhood death story to make it into a movie.

There is no doubt of the special place this movie has in filmmaking history. But for me there's ultimately a hollowness that can't be filled.
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winetarelliwinetarelliMember
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Gravity. Imax. Terrifying. Worst situation ever!Edge of my seat - literally, I think.

Someone just recommended this movie to me the other day. Maybe I should be sure to see this one

Everyone should see this movie on a decent screen in 3D.


Agreed.

I also very much enjoyed your review, TOM
The Old ManThe Old ManMember
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Originally posted by wine+art:
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Originally posted by The Old Man:


MASH Really kicked off what I think of a Hollywood's greatest decade.



Hmm... thinking.

You may need to scoop up a little of the late sixties in there. Perhaps it's best to say 1968 to 1977 (Gotta get 2001: A Space Odyssey in there.) You can really tag the end of this great period with the coming of Star Wars and other slop for the masses. The Spielberg/Lucas creation of the summer "blockbuster" films squeezed a lot of creativity out of Hollywood.
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purplehazepurplehazeMember
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Originally posted by The Old Man:
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Originally posted by KSC02:
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Originally posted by Adam10:
Gravity. Imax. Terrifying. Worst situation ever!Edge of my seat - literally, I think.

Someone just recommended this movie to me the other day. Maybe I should be sure to see this one


Everyone should see this movie on a decent screen in 3D.


Saw it last night. Must see in 3D, but IMAX is a bonus. Special effects were incredibly good.

PH
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