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I agree. I watched it last night for the first time since seeing it a few times in the theater in middle school. Mostly I was expecting it to be pretty lame and was just watching it for nostalgia (and I'd been meaning to revisit it since Bill Paxton passed away), but was then really surprised by how much fun it was. I'm particularly impressed at how well the special effects held up. And what a cast too; so many recognizable faces.
Tight.
I think it's pretty archaic, but I remember reading it in some old literature.
I think Brazil is his masterpiece, but you could definitely make a good case for The Fisher King too.
Also, it might just be me, but I think La Jetée is superior to 12 Monkeys, though I do like the latter and think it successfully translated an esoteric art film into an approachable thriller.
He makes a great villain. I love him in Cape Fear and The Night of the Hunter.
He's great in Witness.
Yeah, I also don't understand its critics. Quite an exceptional film, in my opinion. But I think you're right: expectations for the "horror" genre are unfortunately geared toward gore and shock, and viewers in general seem less interested in filmmakers who are a little more nuanced and deliberate in their craft.
MacGyver.
Interesting. Haven't seen it (or thought about it) since the mid 90s. I mostly remember the trailer. I must revisit it.
Have you seen the Red Riding trilogy? A little different as it's not so much a series but three connected films made for UK television. It's excellent.
Agreed. A beautiful film. There never needed to be another filmed version.
Four is my favorite, for sure.
How far into it are you? Stick with it; I think it's a strong season over all. And if you liked season one, you should definitely like season three.
I still haven't watched the fourth season, but need to. I've heard mixed reactions and probably put it off because I love the first three seasons so much.
I think Once Upon a Time in the West comes awfully close, but I'd still give the edge to this film.
Hm. Admittedly, I don't have my glasses on, but that looks like four to me... :)
All great choices, by the way.
Agreed. Dare I say it's his only good performance (though, admittedly, I generally avoid his films)? I remember hearing when the movie was in pre-production that the director of Boogie Nights and Magnolia had cast Sandler as the lead in his next film; I thought he'd lost his mind. But Sandler felt very authentic as that idiosyncratic character, and the movie was delightful.
I hope so. I'm even sick of the sequel mill, but I think there's potentially a really interesting story here. I hope I'm wrong, but Alien: Covenant looks pretty derivative.
Yeah, I also find it to be pretty mesmerizing. Never gets old.
The Friends of Eddie Coyle belongs on the list too.
Before Midnight. I watched Before Sunrise and Before Sunset this week and need to finish the trilogy. From what I understand, it's going to make for a depressing evening though. Sounds like you'll have a better time.