What are your "must-watch" movies?
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I'm not a huge movie fan, but I want to broaden my horizons a bit. I'll offer my list (that I've rewatched so many times I'm a bit tired of them):
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Young Poisoner's Handbook
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Full Metal Jacket
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Life of Brian
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Holy Grail
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Sunset Boulevard
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Curse of the Golden Flower
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The Nightingale
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Downfall
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Amadeus
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Once Were Warriors
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Dusk to Dawn
Goodfellas
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I've been asking for a list like this for years, and anime fans, who I thought would want to help someone enjoy anime, were unhelpful jerks. So thanks for the list!
I tried to find a free online streaming of Tokyo Godfather but couldn't find one. I'll be sure to watch these ones. Thanks again.
I'm pretty surprised. I am always trying to recommend anime to my friends to get them into it. But I can see how some fans are jerks. Like they forgot what it was like to be newbies.
I tried to list shows that were not only finished, but also relatively short so that they're not intimidating to start. Hope you find one you like! I didn't include any shoujo (girl targeted) anime because I forgot and don't really watch many. Only one I've seen is Ouran Host Club which is actually pretty good so I'll add it to my list.
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I'm not a huge movie fan, but I want to broaden my horizons a bit. I'll offer my list (that I've rewatched so many times I'm a bit tired of them):
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Young Poisoner's Handbook
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Full Metal Jacket
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Life of Brian
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Holy Grail
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Sunset Boulevard
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Curse of the Golden Flower
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The Nightingale
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Downfall
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Amadeus
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Once Were Warriors
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Dusk to Dawn
wrote last edited by [email protected]- Wild tales
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Funny, for me there are more items in Must read List than Must watch.
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I've been asking for a list like this for years, and anime fans, who I thought would want to help someone enjoy anime, were unhelpful jerks. So thanks for the list!
I tried to find a free online streaming of Tokyo Godfather but couldn't find one. I'll be sure to watch these ones. Thanks again.
Since you've seen a few of my must-see movies, I've decided to watch one of yours. I always wanted to watch more film noir movies since I always like when shows do film noir spoofs so I watched Sunset Blvd. In fact, there was a Tiny Toons Adventure parody called Sepulveda Blvd.
While there were some glaring plot points (like why didn't Max just continue making movies that starred Norma?), it was a good watch overall. Even though we know what happens since it shows the ending first, I wasn't sure where the plot was going. The actress who played Norma did such a good job at making the audience feel fearful and sympathetic towards Norma. If I watch any of the other movies on your list I'll let you know.
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Since you've seen a few of my must-see movies, I've decided to watch one of yours. I always wanted to watch more film noir movies since I always like when shows do film noir spoofs so I watched Sunset Blvd. In fact, there was a Tiny Toons Adventure parody called Sepulveda Blvd.
While there were some glaring plot points (like why didn't Max just continue making movies that starred Norma?), it was a good watch overall. Even though we know what happens since it shows the ending first, I wasn't sure where the plot was going. The actress who played Norma did such a good job at making the audience feel fearful and sympathetic towards Norma. If I watch any of the other movies on your list I'll let you know.
The only reason I watched Sunset Boulevard was because I read a theory someone had that the Metallica song The Memory Remains was written about it. So I watched it out of curiosity and it fits. I didn't notice any "plot points" because the overall theme and pathos of the movie gripped me. I agree that the woman who played Norma did a frighteningly good job. I might add some more to my list soon. I didn't realise so many people would reply so I just did it off the top of my head.
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Out of everything you listed, I only watched Sicario, Terminator and Django Unchained lol.
You won the right to suggest me my next movie! What it will be?I wonder did you watch anything?
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I wonder did you watch anything?
Yes. I tried to watch Whiplash, but just couldn't lol. I didn't make it past where the main character gets into the new band, and one overweight dude gets fired because he didn't know if he was out of tune or not.
I just couldn't relate to anything in this movie: i can't stand people like the old bald psychopath, and I am not an "artsy person"
I also watched "No country for old men". This one is actually very good movie, pretty dark imho, but I liked it! It's refreshing to see "bad guys win", instead of the usual sugar-coated scenario when the Good beats the Evil lol
Was planning to watch the other one you suggested soon
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Yes. I tried to watch Whiplash, but just couldn't lol. I didn't make it past where the main character gets into the new band, and one overweight dude gets fired because he didn't know if he was out of tune or not.
I just couldn't relate to anything in this movie: i can't stand people like the old bald psychopath, and I am not an "artsy person"
I also watched "No country for old men". This one is actually very good movie, pretty dark imho, but I liked it! It's refreshing to see "bad guys win", instead of the usual sugar-coated scenario when the Good beats the Evil lol
Was planning to watch the other one you suggested soon
Hey I’m glad you actually took my recommendations.
Totally get that with Whiplash it’s a tough watch. Funnily I’m not that artsy myself I was more drawn to both Fletcher and Miles as I found them fascinating but understandable that it’s not for everybody.
Yeah I get what you mean about No Country for Old Men and how it’s not your typical the “the bad guy always wins” cliche; frankly to suggest that’s indicative of real life is kinda insulting from Hollywood lol.
Awesome. I hope I can make it 2/3 in my favour with There Will Be Blood.
Whilst I’m here I saw Warfare recently and thought it was amazing. Basically super realistic to war and less Hollywood. Not graphic realism so much, although a little gore, but more the mundane side of war and the complete chaos. Really fascinating.
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Yay, I'm glad you enjoyed it! My brother and I watched it on a whim around Christmas and we both really liked it.
I watched season one of Rewrite, because I thought the Asian Kung Fu Generation song would be on it, but that was FMA as it turns out. I liked Rewrite though. I'm definitely going down an anime rabbit hole now!
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I watched season one of Rewrite, because I thought the Asian Kung Fu Generation song would be on it, but that was FMA as it turns out. I liked Rewrite though. I'm definitely going down an anime rabbit hole now!
That's really great to hear that you're open to exploring! I've not heard of Rewrite but I do like Asian Kung Fu Generation. Good luck with your journey and keep me posted once in a while with what you like or didn't like!
