Well, my fav Zatoichi is Shintaro Katsu. he's the real Zatoichi. He played in the 26 original movie series. So far, I only got 10. I also got Kitano's version ( New Zatoichi). Beside that, there are also a long list of the tv series. My uncle said the local tv station used to play them when I was a kid. I probably too little to remember it at that time.
Kitano's version also rocks though!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zatoichi#The_2003_film
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Wow, I couldn't imagine that, playing the same character for so long...Looks interesting though, I will see if I can rent any of the films here.
and to Mark F. that 'Bullet Ballet' sounds appealing, I read it's noiresque is that correct? I'm a big fan of everything noir, and much of japanese cinema so combining them just seems logical.
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"Americans should know the universe itself as a road, as many roads, as roads for traveling souls."
-Walt WhitmanThey have their worries, they’re counting the miles, they’re thinking about where to sleep tonight, how much money for gas, the weather, how they’ll get there—and all the time they’ll get there anyway, you see.
-Jack Kerouac
The last movies I saw were RV and The Omen (the 2006 version).
RV -- I could have gone the rest of my life without seeing this. And I do like Robin Williams but he does pick some really bad movies. I felt like I had seen the movie before --- they just keep reusing the same old jokes and gimmicks. The older I get the harder it is to find a good movie.
The Omen -- I never saw the first one. It wasn't as bad as RV.
I really need to see a good movie.
"...if you weren't smart enough to get a pedophile in a dress to put a small amount of water on the child’s forehead, then what the eff did you think was going to happen?
Man, I hated The Omen. It was just...it just sucked. Although I probably would feel a little less animosity if it hadn't contained the phrase "no atheists in foxholes".
What is the use of a violent kind of delightfulness if there is no pleasure in not getting tired of it.
- Gertrude Stein
A washerwoman with her basket; a rook; a red-hot poker; th purples and grey-greens of flowers: some common feeling which held the whole together.
- Virginia Woolf
The Omen was terrible.
To TEND
Bullet Ballet is a very dark movie, not a film noir though. It's also quite violent like most of Tsukamoto's films.
"And the worms, they will climb
The rugged ladder of your spine"
I too watched this movie, and indeed it was disappointing. It didnt appear to me a comedy at all, as most of the time what Jennifer and Vince did was shout at each other.Originally Posted by Shannanigan
I've just finished rewatching On the Waterfront for the umpteenth time. I love this film, anyone who has not seen it is really missing out.
10/10
There once was a scotsman named Drew
Who put too much wine in his stew
He felt a bit drunk
And fell off his bunk
And landed smack into his shoe ~(C) Ms Niamh Anne King
One of my all-time favorites! Brando in his prime, one of the best monologues in movie history (I coulda been a contendah) and you gotta love the ending. I would definitely agree with that 10/10.
"Americans should know the universe itself as a road, as many roads, as roads for traveling souls."
-Walt WhitmanThey have their worries, they’re counting the miles, they’re thinking about where to sleep tonight, how much money for gas, the weather, how they’ll get there—and all the time they’ll get there anyway, you see.
-Jack Kerouac
Pan's Labyrinth 10/10
Best film of 2006. I'm going back next week. See this film and understand the importance of imagination and storytelling.
"And the worms, they will climb
The rugged ladder of your spine"
I'm watching "Million Dollar Baby" right now and I am inclined to give it a 10/10 and it's not even over yet.
"...if you weren't smart enough to get a pedophile in a dress to put a small amount of water on the child’s forehead, then what the eff did you think was going to happen?
I'm about half way through Kulidzhanov's Crime and Punishment, another gem of a find on Netflix. It's a little distracting because the movie keeps going back and forth between sub-titles and dubbing, from scene to scene I never know if I have to listen or read. Other than that, I'm enjoying it a great deal, it was made in 1967 so it's a little dated but the acting is quite good and it has captured the oppressive feel of the book very well.
the luminous grass of the prairie hides
feet lovely and still as sleeping doves,
porcelain bones strong enough to carry a life,
but weighty and unmovable
As black Dakota hills. ~ Riesa
Lovely Film!
I sang of leaves, of leaves of gold, and leaves of gold there grew.
"Barabas" on TMC with high school daughter. We both liked it. Anthony Quinn, an extremely skilled actor. His half-hour film running time in the sulfur mines reminded me of Denzel as Hurricane in prison.
Well, I'm in the middle of watching 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape,' I think this is either the second or third time I've seen it. It's really good, I especially like Leonardo Dicapprio's performance, for a fairly young actor he does a great job. Very heart-wrenching story, lots to do with family issues. I'll give it an 8.2/10 or so....
"Americans should know the universe itself as a road, as many roads, as roads for traveling souls."
-Walt WhitmanThey have their worries, they’re counting the miles, they’re thinking about where to sleep tonight, how much money for gas, the weather, how they’ll get there—and all the time they’ll get there anyway, you see.
-Jack Kerouac
The last kiss. It was ok, but it's a remake of the italian version L'ultimo bacio, which was slightly better. About half the american version was nearly the same, sometimes even the dialogues (not much imagination?)!The end was changed considerably, which I suppose is better than having it exactly copied from the italian film.
I'd give it a 6/10.
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