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smack that isaiah:
--- Quote from: pogonrudie on 04 Oct 2009, 23:03 ---Darren Aronofsky's Pi
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This was freaking insane (I'm still trying to wrap my head around the end). Thanks for that recommendation. We're gonna check out his Requiem for a Dream next time we feel like a movie date night.
Meanwhile, if anyone else has any nice crazy/psychological/warped/weird films for me and my girlfriend to watch, we'd love the recommendations.
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Also, for people who loved Pi, there's a book by Dan Simmons called "The Hollow Man" that has a lot of mathematical talk about the human mind and life being mapped by a mathematical wave form and stuff, all placed along a story of a man (with an odd ability to read other people's minds... he explains this power/mutation with math. it's a bit complicated) who's lost love. I liked it a lot and would recommend it.
JD:
Twilight is a great comedy.
gospel:
Saw a few movies I would recommend. Not all were groundbreaking or life-affirming, but they were worth a shot.
TV:
Mad Men - I know it's popular and all that, but the first few seasons are quite good.
Deadwood- Easily one of my favorite shows ever aired. The dialogue is sorta dense, but it's very worth it. Jesus, Ian McShane is worth alone.
Spaced - I've hear dit described as if QC was British and made into a sit-com. The humor is very British-dry, and it's filled with tons of movie (rare and popular) allusions.
Movies:
Cashback - Guy gets dumped, works at a grocery store due to his inability to sleep, re-established his artistic gaze, romantic stuff, etc.
3 Iron - A Korean film with almost no dialogue. Namely, the main character goes to peoples' houses when they are on vacation or out, uses the palce a bit, cleans it, and fixes stuff. He eventually meets a girl whom is treated poorly by her husband. The two have a small excursion; things get complicated.
Broken Flowers - Bill Murray is always good for a laugh or smirk. Easily Jarmusch's more accessible of films. If you haven't heard of Jarmush--which I doubt--I'd give Dead Man a go.
Deadgirl - A strange, indie twist on the psyche-horror. Two adolescent, outcasted boys come across what is essentially a zombie girl. Morality is pondered if it is acceptable to screw her, and things escolate from there.
Reign Over Me - I was really, really surprised by this film. I'm not a huge fan of Adam Sandler, and I thought Punch Drunk Love was okay (tried a bit hard). Nonetheless, Don Cheadle coupled with numerous recommendations made me see it. I have to say, it was really good, especially considering it was a 9/11 (sorta) based movie. I haven't seen United 93, but I hear it's actually not as bad as it looks.
Visioneers - An entertaining, lightly-scathing "indie" comedy. it's worth a shot if you're in the mood for a not-quite laugh-out-loud comedy.
The Fall - It's fantastic. I think enough has been said here to affirm that.
Theriandros:
--- Quote from: gospel on 13 Oct 2009, 21:38 ---Movies:
Reign Over Me - I was really, really surprised by this film. I'm not a huge fan of Adam Sandler, and I thought Punch Drunk Love was okay (tried a bit hard). Nonetheless, Don Cheadle coupled with numerous recommendations made me see it. I have to say, it was really good, especially considering it was a 9/11 (sorta) based movie. I haven't seen United 93, but I hear it's actually not as bad as it looks.
The Fall - It's fantastic. I think enough has been said here to affirm that.
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Speaking of United 93, it was an excellent movie, but I couldn't take it as seriously as intended because one of the actors playing a hijacker looked exactly like one of my high school teachers.
Also, regardless of story, The Fall is worth it just for the visuals.
doombilly:
--- Quote from: Jeans on 17 Oct 2009, 16:58 ---Add "Dance of Days" to that list. Washington DC hardcore punk history. Reading this book will basically explain to you why punk is awesome and why you should have an altar dedicated to Ian Mackaye in your house.
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Cool deal, thanks.
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