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Post by manfromplanetx on May 17, 2020 23:45:08 GMT
The 33 (2015) Dir. Patricia Riggen Claustrophobic Chilean film, an intense exciting drama of hope, based on the real-life events following a gold and copper mine collapse in 2010 which traps 33 miners underground for 69 days...
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Post by manfromplanetx on May 18, 2020 5:42:14 GMT
Filling in a few gaps … Ådalen 31 (1969) Sweden Dir, Bo Widerberg A dramatic retelling of the political and civil unrest in 1931 following the indiscriminate shootings by the Swedish military forces who opened fire against labour demonstrations in the sawmilling district of Adalen....
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Post by manfromplanetx on May 18, 2020 6:03:18 GMT
Killer calibro 32 , 32 Caliber Killer (1967) Italy Dir.Alfonso Brescia. Average Spaghetti Western, rated, for enthusiasts only !
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Post by manfromplanetx on May 18, 2020 8:28:26 GMT
La lunga notte del '43 aka The Long Night of 43 (1960) Italy Dir. Florestano Vancini Against a backdrop of the Italian Civil War 1943-45 an outstanding Italian political & romantic drama plays out, with English actress Belinda Lee …
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Post by kijii on May 18, 2020 13:09:09 GMT
3 Women (1977) / Robert Altman
Two Women (1960) / Vittorio De Sica
7 Women (1966) / John Ford
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Post by kijii on May 18, 2020 13:14:43 GMT
7 Women (1966) / Betty Thomas (different than the one above)
Two Weeks in Another Town (1962) / Vincente Minnelli
55 Days at Peking (1963) / Nicholas Ray
21 Days Together (1940) / Basil Dean
49th Parallel (1941) / Michael Powell
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Post by Doghouse6 on May 18, 2020 16:06:35 GMT
Сорок первый (Forty-first) Russian , Eng. title, The Forty First (1956) Soviet Union Dir. Grigoriy Chukhray Chukhray's Ballad of a Soldier (1959) was a world-wide hit and aroused interest as to what other gems might be awaiting discovery, but this film is equally good. The cinematography is outstanding, and gives it an "Arabian Nights" quality. Coming with such a recommendation, I knew The Forty-First was one I'd have to seek out. Even with the same director at the helm, equaling Ballad seemed like a heavy lift. While I have to say it didn't quite move me on the same emotional level, the craftsmanship was astonishing. I'm sure I'll never know what wizard-like combinations of aperture settings, filters and fill light enabled them to capture such extraordinary illumination, but I watched every moment of it practically gasping at the near-other-worldly visual splendor. Pretty much all of it appeared to have been shot with short lenses, expanding the landscapes and maximizing depth of field while allowing great emphasis on the players in foreground and heightening a viewer's feeling of intimate connection with them. All in all, quite a transporting experience. I'm awfully glad to have seen this marvel, and grateful to you and manfromplanetx for calling attention to it.
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Post by london777 on May 18, 2020 18:40:22 GMT
La lunga notte del '43 aka The Long Night of 43 (1960) Italy Dir. Florestano Vancini Against a backdrop of the Italian Civil War 1943-45 an outstanding Italian political & romantic drama plays out, with English actress Belinda Lee … This is on YouTube in Italian only ma non parlo italiano. The visuals look great. Time for a new release. Pier Paolo Pasolini co-wrote the script with the director. I have always regarded Belinda Lee decamping to Italy after failing to lift off in the UK as a bit of a joke. I would love to be proved wrong.
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Post by london777 on May 18, 2020 18:51:45 GMT
3 Women (1977) / Robert Altman Two Women (1960) / Vittorio De Sica redundant7 Women (1966) / John Ford 3 Women trumps Doghouse 6's Three Little Words (numerals trump words) 7 Women trumps Doghouse 6's Woman Times Seven (ditto) Looks like Doghouse has woman trouble.
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Post by london777 on May 18, 2020 18:58:28 GMT
7 Women (1966) / Betty Thomas (different than the one above) Two Weeks in Another Town (1962) / Vincente Minnelli 55 Days at Peking (1963) / Nicholas Ray 21 Days Together (1940) / Basil Dean 49th Parallel (1941) / Michael Powell These are either redundant or already posted. See my second post on page 1 where I maintain a scoreboard. I do not have time to process redundant contributions. I just passed 80 and do not have much time left to watch my backlog of DVDs. Just bought a monitor today so can start watching DVDs again. Hurray! But thanks to YouTube for keeping me entertained for the past few weeks. One or two crackers there amongst the dross.
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Post by Doghouse6 on May 19, 2020 0:06:17 GMT
3 Women (1977) / Robert Altman Two Women (1960) / Vittorio De Sica redundant7 Women (1966) / John Ford 3 Women trumps Doghouse 6's Three Little Words (numerals trump words) 7 Women trumps Doghouse 6's Woman Times Seven (ditto) Looks like Doghouse has woman trouble. At last: something in common with Errol Flynn!
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Post by manfromplanetx on May 19, 2020 7:42:28 GMT
Totòtruffa '62 (1961) Italy Dir. Camillo Mastrocinque A charming Italian comedy has Totò (Antonio Peluffo) playing a shrewd con-man...
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Post by manfromplanetx on May 19, 2020 7:49:27 GMT
Kärlek 65 , Love 65 (1965) Sweden Dir. Bo Widerberg. Absorbing 60's drama of a film director having problems coping with his wife, their marriage...
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Post by manfromplanetx on May 19, 2020 7:53:06 GMT
La lunga notte del '43 aka The Long Night of 43 (1960) Italy Dir. Florestano Vancini This is on YouTube in Italian only ma non parlo italiano. The visuals look great. Time for a new release. Pier Paolo Pasolini co-wrote the script with the director. I have always regarded Belinda Lee decamping to Italy after failing to lift off in the UK as a bit of a joke. I would love to be proved wrong. If you are a bit of a moviedetective…….. a very good copy with eng subs can be found there.
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Post by kijii on May 19, 2020 17:36:09 GMT
It seems like the most 2 (two), 3 (three) and 7 (seven) are the most common numbers used in film titles.
I wonder why this is? Two (2) could just be a common way to compare 2 things or people since most stories involve at least 2 (things or people)..
The Three (3) things may have been started from various cultures and/or religions. Example: The holy trinity--which I never really believed in because I could never understand it--had its origins long before Christianity came on the scene. I think Christianity borrowed from other cultures and religions to make their religion conform to things already in existence. It could be something in three forms or two people disagreeing on something with a third to break the tie.
The Seven (7) puzzles me but think of how many movie have the 7 (seven) in their titles: The Magnificent Seven Seven Samurai Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (why seven of them? Seven Days in May Seven Brides for Seven Brothers The Seven Year Itch Seven Psychopaths Seven Pounds Seven Years in Tibet Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas Robin and the Seven Hoods The Seven Little Foys Se7en
Is it just because we have 7 days in a week?
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Post by kijii on May 19, 2020 17:48:59 GMT
3 Women (1977) / Robert Altman Two Women (1960) / Vittorio De Sica redundant7 Women (1966) / John Ford 3 Women trumps Doghouse 6's Three Little Words (numerals trump words) 7 Women trumps Doghouse 6's Woman Times Seven (ditto) Looks like Doghouse has woman trouble. Two things can MAKE MY DAY: 1) Trumping Doghouse 6 2) Making it into the DDC on a garthgame.
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Post by london777 on May 19, 2020 19:08:27 GMT
1) It could be something in three forms or two people disagreeing on something with a third to break the tie. 2) Is it just because we have 7 days in a week? 1) Thesis, antithesis, and synthesis. The foundation of Marxist thought and much other 19th century philosophy. 2) Yes, but why 7 days in a week? There is no logical or astronomical reason to have 7.
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Post by manfromplanetx on May 19, 2020 22:03:14 GMT
Psyche 59 (1964) UK Dir. Alexander Singer Good for the count, Patricia Neal stands out but for entertainment, not my cup of tea...
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Post by manfromplanetx on May 19, 2020 22:13:15 GMT
Special 26 (2013) Indian Hindi language directed by Neeraj Pandey. Not quite the classic, I have not seen this film from recent times, Looks great on paper , based on a true story, an elaborate con carried out by 26 people posing as Tax Inspectors who raid an up-market jewellery shop. Thought I might seek it out, But then I watched the trailer …
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Post by manfromplanetx on May 20, 2020 8:54:15 GMT
My numbers are up, but one more worthy addition... Fatma 75 (1975) Tunisia Dir Selma Baccar A fascinating insight, this pioneering film was the first semi-fiction film by a Tunisian woman. The film was made in the UN International Women's Year, 1975. Regarded as one of the most important films from North Africa, a feminist essay-film it depicts a young woman in university researching the country's historical women and their achievements. Initially banned because of its feminist undertone, the activist film has only in recent years been restored and subtitled into English. A film festival favourite that has travelled the world, keep an eye out...
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