Network, from what I recall probably 20 years ago, is that it is thought-provoking concerning how narratives and truth are filtered in the era of mass-communication. There were some good monologues in there.
And if I can use my vote to delete another suggestion, it would be this one. This movie was very up its own ass. One of the few I've ever walked out on. I found it unintentionally hilarious.
Big, fat-tittied monologues.
That's not what I think of when I think of Faye Dunaway, but to each his own.
What did he do to you to deserve this?
Straightforward title. If there was one single film you think everyone should watch what would it be?
There are plenty more dedicated film aficionados in here than myself, of course, and I’m interested to see the replies and branch out myself. I will watch every single film that’s suggested regardless of genre, quality, runtime, or time period. One suggestion per user, please.
Thank you.
None of these were my guess for you! I thought for sure you'd say Children of Paradise.
It was a genuine struggle, for sure. But I wasn't sure that the best movie that I have ever seen was the movie that I want everybody to see. It seemed to me that Pather Panchali was more universal and more powerful, not to mention, the best example in cinema of a humanist work of art. Casablanca I considered just because, for many, movies mean Hollywood and Casablanca is a hallmark of that kind of artistry. And The Double LIfe of Veronique, I considered just because how magically a great director can weave atmosphere into an experience all in itself, how he can create a work of art that words alone can't fully describe. The only other movie that I considered was 8 1/2 but I eventually thought that might be less of a primary choice and more of a later treat.
Watched Requiem for a Dream. Really loved it. Was the only film I hadn't seen on this list.
Thank you so much for the recommendation.... I've seen 2001, Jurassic Park, and Citizen Kane, so I went for your final recommendation.....
Have seen these both before, but I rewatched Gladiator off of your recommendation. It had been quite a while since I've seen Gladiator, but I recently watched 300, so I was sort of in that same mind-set.
Love this movie. Absolutely hilarious. Watched it again after this post and it was still as funny as the first time I saw it. I frequently quote "Daddy would you like some sausage? to my wife, and she never gets it because she won't watch the film. Thanks bud.
I very much value your recommendations. Shareef and will get to this one when I have time. Hopefully this weekend.
Random fun fact that you might be interested in: the quirky female lead is also the vocalist for Eyes on Me from Final Fantasy VIII. She's great, in my opinion (both acting-presence-wise in the few films she's appeared and musically-- has a solid self-written Cocteau-Twins-inspired album (Fuzao/Restless/Anxiety) that shows up on a lot of Dream-Pop top lists, too).
