This is the first time watching Doctor Zhivago and what surprised me (and pleased me) the most was the genuinely flawed nature of the characters. While I despised some characters, they held my sympathy and while I loved other characters, I hated some of their decisions. Its tragedy and epic portrayal of the Russian revolution bring the film to an even greater height. It won't be the last time I watch it!
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A glorious classic! My favourite part is when the Grinch's dog is hanging over the cliff. In fact the dog is my favourite character.
This is a 60's rebel film from Japan translated Sword of the Beast. With the United States going through its own revolution, Japan was still in the midst of reconstruction and deciding what should be kept and what part of culture would be better left behind. The clan structure is under attack in this film as well as a very traditional understanding of honour.
This is a stark black and white film with an even bleaker ending. John Le Carré wrote the book the film is based on.
An early movie for both star Harvey Keitel and director Martin Scorsese. We are immersed in a New York Italian borough where J.R. is surrounded by violent young chauvinists and appears to try and break out of this mold by trying to connect with the wild outdoors and by dating an outsider and rather cultured woman. The acting in the film is striking; so much so that we are unsure if the people are real life characters or tremendous actors. There is a particularly tense scene that is a tremendous build up to the shocking conclusion which speaks much of the paternalistic society we still live in today. Parts of the film do drag on and some of the dialogue is muffled, but I think they are essential to understanding the characters.
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This film takes us on a journey into the heart of man and a discovery of the things that dwell there.
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