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[ThessalyCousaland]

Topic says it all, basically.

I'm pretty curious about what other Bioware fans are into watching.

As for me, high fantasy and sci fi are they way to go, mainly. But I'm also not opposed to some dark comedies, a few classics and some foreign horror. 

Here are some recommendations! 

Solaris - (Either the original Russian, or the more recent George Clooney remake) If you've played Dead Space... You'll enjoy this. Sort of a psychological mind**** romance. 

Lord of the Rings - Of course...

Bladerunner - I'm *still* thinking about this movie. 

The Host - Korean monster movie... amazing. 

Oldboy - Korean psychological thriller I suppose?? /Action

[whtnyte-raernst]

I just watched Ivanhoe over new years. It was very good of you like tales about knights.

[Bomfy]

Have you seen:



Metropolis (1927 version. I love it, but some hate it)



Excalibur



Willow (I fear flaming, but dammit I think it's great. I'm not really a Val Kilmer fan)



Ichi the Killer (for some reason when people say Oldboy I think of it. Even though it's drastically different and potentially disturbing)



Bullitt or LeMans (great Steve McQueen car movies, Bullitt has arguably the best car chase ever with a Mustang and a Charger through San Francisco)



That's all I can think of now, I'm a tad tired.

[ThessalyCousaland]

I have seen Willow, of course! I love it!

Willoooooooooooow! (I had to do it...)

And Ichi the Killer... my bf says the gore is outrageous so I haven't gathered enough courage to watch that one yet, Lol... But I plan on it! Based on what I've heard, I'm sure I'd really like it. 

But @your other recommendations, I'll have to look into them. What is Metropolis about, though??? I'm not at all familiar with it.

Modifié par ThessalyCousaland, 03 janvier 2010 - 07:12 .

[ThessalyCousaland]

Oh, and Ivanhoe... I def need to check this out. I've been wanting to for a while, but there are multiple film adaptations, aren't there?? Not sure which one to go for...

[whtnyte-raernst]

ThessalyCousaland wrote...

Oh, and Ivanhoe... I def need to check this out. I've been wanting to for a while, but there are multiple film adaptations, aren't there?? Not sure which one to go for...

The one I have has James Mason, Sam Neil, Anthony Andrews...
It says "The Kingdoms greatest defender in his greatest battle" on the cover.
It's 142 minutes long.

[ThessalyCousaland]

I'm an Dr Alan Grant fangirl. I think I def need to watch that. Like now.

[Bomfy]

Ichi can be a little much for some, my brother (who's normally into gory movies) was completely not cool with it. My then GF made it a few minutes in, the opening isn't exactly gory, but has a distinct creeper moment. I can't spoil it for you.



Metropolis in a nutshell was the most expensive (many millions of whatever German currency was called then) movie ever for a while, and some consider it the birth or modern Sci-fi. It's your standard issue dystopia, the worker class has miserable lifes to support the rulers of the city's lifestyle. There's a lower class woman who sort of leads the cause, she says no to a revolt. Things happen there's a robot of her, more things happen and then more stuff and then the last bit of stuff and then it's over. I don't want to give it away, it's good stuff.



There are many a version out there, shoot for one that's 2 hours plus if you can find it. The 90 minutes ones are not good.

[whtnyte-raernst]

www.amazon.com/Ivanhoe-James-Mason/dp/B001TKNWUA/ref=sr_1_1
Here's the version of Ivanhoe I enjoyed on Amazon.

Product Description

Sir Walter Scott's epic novel of timeless romance and knightly daring
comes to life! The year is 1194. At long last, the noble knight Wilfred
of Ivanhoe (Anthony Andrews) has returned from the Crusades to regain
his title and win the hand of his beloved Lady Rowena (Lysette
Anthony). But first, he must defeat a villainous alliance that seeks to
steal the throne from its rightful king. Steeds thunder and blades
clash as the battle rages! With an all-star cast, featuring Academy
Award® nominee James Mason (Best Actor in a Supporting Role, The
Verdict, 1982), Olivia Hussey and Sam Neill, this is Ivanhoe as you've
never seen it.

Modifié par whtnyte-raernst, 03 janvier 2010 - 07:15 .

[Squiggles1334]

I got classy taste in film.

TerrorVision
Dolls
The Brain
The Return Of The Living Dead
Blood Beach
The Nest
Deadly Eyes

[ThessalyCousaland]

Bomfy:



It sounds great. I sorta lost you at "there's a robot of her," lol... But I followed enough to be intrigued. Made me remember to mention Brazil !



Also reminded me of a couple great German movies... Duh!



Wings of Desire, of course. The original City of Angels with Bruno Ganz(He played Hitler in Downfall)



Oh, man. I just remembered I haven't seen Das Boot yet. Dang.



And The Tin Drum... WW11 madness.



And Whtnyte:



I have a trip to make to blockbuster tomorrow



Probably have to look around for Metropolis.



Sorry about scatty reply.

[Bomfy]

ThessalyCousaland (why I did that I don't know, it's your thread):



I was vague on purpose, but how can it be the birth of modern Sci-fi without a robot? That's key. If I tell you anymore it would be *Major spoiler.*



It will be at Blockbuster, either in Sci-fi or classic. Last time I was in mine it was in both. Let me know what you think if you watch it.



You haven't seen Das Boot yet? That needs to be rectified, after Metropolis.

[ThessalyCousaland]

Lol squiggles... Check out Dead Alive if you haven't already seen it. Peter Jackson's first film, I think??



Anyway its disgusting and cheesy and hilarious.



There is a scene where a guy straps the body of a lawn mower to his chest (directed at incoming zombie's/bad guy's outstretched limbs)

[ThessalyCousaland]

I know!!! Bomfy... I only got into movies a couple years ago. I've been doing major catchup that whole time! And I'm STILL behind...

[Squiggles1334]

Yeah I saw that one too, and I also saw Meet The Feebles. Planning on watching Bad Taste sometime in the future.

[Bomfy]

That's better than just saying you haven't gotten around to it yet. It's better late than never as they say.



Since you are doing catch up with great stuff you can call yourself a film buff.

[ThessalyCousaland]

I feel cute now

[Elhanan]

Have not seen Solaris, but can recommend the Sci-Fi film Sunshine.



As for other films:



* The Man Who Would Be King - Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer; contains basics of many fantasy films.



* Serenity - sequel from the TV series Firefly; both highly recommended.



* Spartacus - one of the most compelling action and romance films I have seen.



* Zulu - the debut of Michael Caine in the tale of a few against many.



* A Man Called Horse - Richard Harris at his best.



* Shogun - the best mini-series ever, IMO. Pls do yourself a favor, and watch the entire series; not the cut version.

[Endurium]

Kingdom of Heaven (Knight flick set in the 'holy land' and featuring Saracens)
Photographing Fairies if you're ever in the mood for something sort of unique.
Somewhere in Time about a playwright who travels back in time to be with his love. Old fashioned romance with a sci-fi twist.

Modifié par Endurium, 03 janvier 2010 - 10:39 .

[Elhanan]

I thought I was the only one that enjoyed Kingdom of Heaven. Good deal!



But I am not much into the Christopher Reeve time travel flick, though Dr Quinn is worthy of the effort.



Suspense: Wait Until Dark - Audrey Hepburn being terrorized by Alan Arkin. I read this is the top pick of Stephen King as well.

[Skellimancer]

Forbidden Planet - my favorite sci-fi of all time.
www.youtube.com/watch
It inspired the creation of Star Trek, apparently.

[Lucy Glitter]

 Let The Right One In.

My all time favourite film. Ever. No words can describe how amazing it is.

p.s. Kingdom of Heaven was fantastic. Edward Norton was just amazing in it.

Modifié par Lucy_Glitter, 03 janvier 2010 - 01:41 .

[Lord Abrasion]

ThessalyCousaland wrote...

Lol squiggles... Check out Dead Alive if you haven't already seen it. Peter Jackson's first film, I think??

Anyway its disgusting and cheesy and hilarious.

There is a scene where a guy straps the body of a lawn mower to his chest (directed at incoming zombie's/bad guy's outstretched limbs)

Dead Alive aka Braindead is a great movie but not Jackson's first. That would be the cult classic Bad Taste. While we're on the subject of Peter Jackson's early work, I can also recommend Meet the Feebles. It's like The Muppet Show on drugs or something

[MerinTB]

Lucy_Glitter wrote...

 Let The Right One In.

Such an amazing film.  You want a different, good vampire film - this is it.

Let me toss out a few better known films, then a few more obscure titles -

Dark City
Seven Samurai
Hackers
Casablanca
Sin City
A Night At The Opera

and more obscure

Time Crimes
Rock & Rule
Nothing
Zero Effect
Cypher
Cherry 2000

Not all the best films ever, they are each favorites of mine for many reasons.  And it spans genres, languages, film styles, decades and so on - so I feel it's a good wide range.

Hope you enjoy!

Modifié par MerinTB, 03 janvier 2010 - 04:47 .

[Squiggles1334]

The Terror Within was the best Alien ripoff I have ever seen. God bless that hack Roger Corman!