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The Lives of Others (2006)
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| Absolutely unconditionally recommended. Without a doubt this is the best film I've seen so far in 2007. |
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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988)
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| Two words: Mambo Taxi |
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Seven Samurai (Criterion Collection) (1954)
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| This list needed a great action film and I pondered a Clint Eastwood spaghetti western, but 7Sams fits the bill even better. Great action, great characters, great story. Oh yeah, and great direction too. |
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Pandora's Box (Criterion Collection) (1929)
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| Yes, it's a silent film, but Louise Brooks is amazing. Like any silent, the experience will be much richer if viewed on a large screen. |
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The Qatsi Trilogy (Criterion) (Disc 1 of 3): Koyaanisqatsi - Life Out of Balance (1982)
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| I was somewhat on the fence as to whether this should make the list. I LOVE this film, but my wife is (ahem) somewhat less enthusiastic. Don't pick this one for a sure-hit Friday night "date movie", but you'll find it amazing if you're open, receptive, and in the mood for something different. |
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The Battle of Algiers (Criterion Collection) (1966)
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| I don't know which speaks to me more, the story, the film technique, or how unfortunately timeless the issues it represents. |
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Costa Gavras' Z (Criterion) (1969)
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| Brilliant thriller. Originally banned in Greece because it too closely resembled actual events there. |
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The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill (2004)
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| Wonderful "only in San Francisco" documentary with a surprising love angle. Perfect for out of town visitors - WAY better than (yet another) trip to Fishemans Wharf. |
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Rififi (Criterion Collection) (1955)
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| You can't go wrong with this film. Exciting and suspenseful - masterful storytelling and an overall great film. If you haven't seen it - you should. |
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Gimme Shelter (Criterion Collection) (1970)
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| Most rock films from the 60's are pretty embarassing to watch today. Even Woodstock earns a "sheesh - did we really talk like that?". Not so with Gimme Shelter - a compelling documentary (with a local SF angle) along with some pretty incredible performances. |
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On the Waterfront (1954)
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| Incredible ensemble performance: Brando, Malden, Steiger, Lee J. Cobb, Eva Marie Saint. Gritty and masterful direction by Elia Kazan. |
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City Lights (Chaplin Collection) (1931)
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| Chaplin's masterpiece. I've probably seen this film 20 times - and could still watch it again. The final scene could be the greatest 60 seconds ever filmed. |
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Sunset Boulevard (1950)
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| Brilliant storytelling by Billy Wilder. William Holden, but Gloria Swanson gives one of the greatest film performances since pictures started talking, "I *am* big. It's the *pictures* that got small". |
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Citizen Kane (1941)
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| Well duh, it's one of the greatest films ever made. And yet it's astonishing how many people haven't seen it. Not only is it a great film, it's great entertainment - something that we film snobs sometimes overlook. |
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M (Criterion Collection) (Special Edition) (1931)
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| With apologies to Metropolis, THIS is Fritz Lang's masterpiece. Captivating from the very first frame. Peter Lorre gives the greatest performance of his career. |
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