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Was that a joke about never guessing that I was a Star Wars fan or were you serious. Either way its fine and have you seen the videos I suggested.

A few spring to mind.

I was also going to mention Berberian Sound Studio despite not having seen it yet...

Lebanon (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1483831/) springs to mind in FreeSound context because of interesting sound design. Entire film is set in the interior of a tank. Visceral and brutal.
While we're on the subject of Lebanon, I think I'd classify Waltz with Bashir as unmissable.

On a lighter note, Belleville Rendez-vous; very charming and atmospheric animation, next to no dialogue but bags of character and style. Chomet's other feature (apart from the brand new live action Attila Marcel which I've only just learned about) The Illusionist is another great one: funny, poignant and beautiful adaptation of an unused Jacques Tatis screenplay.

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter... and Spring (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374546/). Elegantly balanced and profoundly simple; 'approaches a level of cinematic Haiku' as one IMDB user review has it. At turns meditative and cathartic... again, next to no dialogue, but expertly paced so that it needn't matter.

Talk to Her (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0287467/) is a moving and thought-provoking exploration of obsession... I won't say more just now.

I should go, but before I do I'll just mention Dancer in the Dark (although some accuse Von-Trier of emotional abuse of the audience for no real artistic purpose, I tend to disagree - and anyway the soundtrack should be of some interest to Freesounders), Pan's Labyrinth, Festen...

I haven't watched a Spielberg film for years. The man is a pro, no question... I must watch Lincoln one of these days, and go back to some of the old ones at some point - would be interesting to watch Schindlers List from an adult perspective.

toiletrolltube wrote:
xinaesthete,

I think the first Almodovar film I watched was Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, fantastic film imo. Still haven't watched Talk to Her, thanks for the reminder.

I must admit Talk to Her is the only one I've seen and I should broaden my knowledge - will try to get around to that one at some point. Actually, tell a lie, I'm sure I've seen Volver too but don't really remember it... and there are copies of that and Broken Embraces at my parent's house; must borrow them.

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter... and Spring is in my "to watch" box, just waiting for the right time and mood. And I've added Lebanon and Dancer in the Dark to my list. It looks like you share similar tastes with Speedenza.

I think you're right that I have similar tastes to Speedenza.

Definitely worth being in the right mood for Spring Summer. I hope it doesn't disappoint when you do get 'round to watching it. I've seen it twice; once in the cinema, and once on a hungover Sunday at a friends house on a small CRT TV / no external speakers etc... I don't know to what extent the modest setup detracted from it (loosing some of the grandeur of landscapes etc); the main problem was that I over-hyped it (saying that it was my favourite film). The friend I watched it with found it somewhat boring and I must admit I didn't really get all that much from it that time - sensing her fidgeting etc obviously not conducive. I'm sure it helped that the first time I saw it I wasn't particularly expecting much, but I hope it should be strong enough to carry itself even after having it built up... must get hold of a copy and watch it again sometime.

Micmacs on the other hand you could pick up any time you want some Jean Pierre Jeunet fun and it's sure to deliver

I'm adding a few other recommendations from the rest of the thread (Detachment, Rosemary's Baby, I've only seen "In the Mood For Love" by Wong Kar Wei, might have to explore more at some point...) to my IMDb watchlist (who knows, maybe I'll catch up with it some time).

I'll add a recommendation for "Anvil! The Story of Anvil"; fly on the wall documentary of a metal band. Funny and heart-rending - a real-life Spinal Tap but utterly sincere and touching, mostly about the lifelong friendship and dedication of the two founding members.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT7v2nUcmek

On the subject of documentaries, I've been meaning to watch more of Werner Herzog's contributions to the genre (I have a boxset, so not much excuse...). Grizzly Man was an interesting one. Cave of Forgotten Dreams is one that I regret not seeing in the cinema (narrowly missed a couple of times); I've heard that this is one of the few films for which 3D really elevates it (I believe a friend used the word transcendent) rather than just being a bit of a gimmick. I watched part of it via streaming at one point and stopped because a) it was late - I idly put it on not really meaning to watch much but got sucked in and b) I was still holding out on it being shown in 3D at our local film society, but apparently the cinema won't let us use the 3D projector.

toiletrolltube wrote:

18hiltc wrote:
Was that a joke about never guessing that I was a Star Wars fan or were you serious. Either way its fine and have you seen the videos I suggested.

18hiltc,

Was just a joke based on your avatar, no sarcasm intended.

toiletrolltube wrote:
Can anyone guess which film this is? The reason I'm posting this frame is because the waitress here also plays a waitress in an episode of Seinfeld, The Bubble Boy. Sorry, there aren't any prizes. Hope this link works.

http://s5.postimg.org/wh148ej1f/O_Lan_Jones_2.jpg

Edit: Stupid me, I've given the answer away in the filename, lol.

Hmm, not one I know. I take that as a recomendation?

btw, the site you hosted those images on tried to install some dodgy apk on my phone...

toiletrolltube wrote:
A film recommended by Kyster. Don't even read the reviews, at least not from the numbskulls.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780504/

Xin, I loved Lebanon, I was in that tank

Glad to hear you liked it.

As for postimg... I still think it's dodgy (I see porn ads on desktop, trying to install random software on Android...), but am somewhat surprised that it seems to be given a clean bill of health http://www.webutation.net/go/review/postimg.org

Who is a Marvel and Hunger Games fan because I can't wait for new releases, did anyone see star trek into darkness because I didn't get to see it and I wondered when it came out in theaters and when does it come out in stores.

Snatch. I say no more!

toiletrolltube wrote:
More of a suggestion as I haven't seen it yet, but really want to. Was tempted to go to the cinema, but you can't smoke, drink beer, go to the toilet (without missing), or pause there. So decided to give it a miss until it comes out on DVD. I might even read the book.

Haha! I feel exactly the same way about the cinema. Also I just hate watching a movie in a room with so many other people.

There's something very off putting about it. Maybe because i'm too aware of my surroundings all the time. It's especially annoying when people laugh at moments that are really not funny in a serious film. Arrg!

my favourite movie terminator 2 and jurassic park

'Short Term 12' is actually looking like it could be an interesting watch.. thanks.

Just need to start off by saying that I have an unhealthy obsession for watching and collecting movies, so my "favorites" tend to fluctuate on a weekly basis. However, there are two that always seem to come to mind automatically. Sorry, can't choose one between the two.

First being, 'Lost in Translation' http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0335266/ and the other being, 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou' http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0362270/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
I realize that both of these movies have Bill Murray in them, which is strange because he isn't exactly one of my favorite actors out there. He just so happens to be in two of my top choice movies.

The soundtracks aren't too shabby either.

Hard to make a choice, I'm a real movie freak. Here, two of my favorites:

- "LOVE" by William Eubank. Fascinating story with beautiful images. An ambitious and cinematic sci-fi masterpiece about the true meaning of loneliness and the basic need for human contact. With great music of the band Angels & Airwaves.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1541874/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2

- "HEAD HUNTERS" by Morten Tyldum. Unpredictable, chillingly and exciting from beginning to end. For viewers with nerves of steel.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1614989/?ref_=tt_rec_tti

toiletrolltube wrote:
Oh dear, I'm awake at approximately 1:30 in the morning and I'm compelled to share this wonderful film I watched recently. Again, very moved by this film. I've placed the link, but would advice not to read reviews. If I had read, I probably would have ignored it given the theme (which I think is silly). I was wrong.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1139797/

"To flee is life, to linger is death."

I enjoy looking up random short films on YouTube, I always enjoy watching them and get inspired to make my own short films.

Hi,

For me, and one of many is : 'The Quite Man' = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH4OFXlvzKA

Seeing as you mentioned Aussie films 'under the radar' is one of my favourite... who doesn't live Steady Eddy? Low budget but original, brilliantly scripted and funny.

Animal kingdom is frightening.... it's based on a true aussie crim family

And if you're not tired of zombies a bizarre low budget (another aussie) end of the the world with a big strange wall! 'Undead'

Sorry no links, I am mobile and it's a bir hit and miss.
@toiletrolltube was getting worried a bout you good to see u back