I'm With Stupid
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Love this:
He basically had to improvise all of his music in his earlier films because he didn't have the budget to replicate the orchestral scores that Hollywood westerns used.
Bluemoon's Official Top 100 Films
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He basically had to improvise all of his music in his earlier films because he didn't have the budget to replicate the orchestral scores that Hollywood westerns used.
Once upon a time in the west has lots to offer....big budget, proper hollywood cast, epic proportions., but most importantly a director who knows how to make a film.
Its a simple revenge story really, set against the backdrop of building the railways across America. The story is suitably paced as you are introduced to the various protagonists in long drawn out scenes including the famous platform shootout at the start. Even this is like a mini film in itself where through superb direction/sound/attention to detail and actor selection you are drawn towards the situation before a word of dialogue is even spoken.The trio of no goods, the dripping water tank, the telegram machine, the annoying fly, the mounting tension.....then the appearance of Bronson accompanied by the haunting harmonica, pure film making quality.
The rest of it carries on in the same brilliant way to its conclusion of man v man....superb. I only had this at thirteen in my list, but now Im looking at it, maybe its not high enough, top five would not be amiss.
Its a simple revenge story really, set against the backdrop of building the railways across America. The story is suitably paced as you are introduced to the various protagonists in long drawn out scenes including the famous platform shootout at the start. Even this is like a mini film in itself where through superb direction/sound/attention to detail and actor selection you are drawn towards the situation before a word of dialogue is even spoken.The trio of no goods, the dripping water tank, the telegram machine, the annoying fly, the mounting tension.....then the appearance of Bronson accompanied by the haunting harmonica, pure film making quality.
The rest of it carries on in the same brilliant way to its conclusion of man v man....superb. I only had this at thirteen in my list, but now Im looking at it, maybe its not high enough, top five would not be amiss.
Two Gun Bob
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Why do we have to wait until after bonfire night to find out that Shawshank Up or Gladiator has won. Long Covid and now it's Long results. Not a complaint just an observational nuance, do carry on.
mancity2012_eamo
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OUATIA wasn’t bad either.
FogBlueInSanFran
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I’ve actually not seen it! I need to. I am even going to watch The Thing again!!!!
mancity2012_eamo
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Genuinely surprised by that.
Very good. Worth a watch.
Mad Eyed Screamer
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I am still holding out for Carry On Camping
Surely Cleo!
Mad Eyed Screamer
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Memorable for one scene only - well 2 (Williams saying Infamy infamy, they've all got it in for me")
Camping has always been my fave
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14. Green Mile 7/96
The Green Mile is a 1999 American fantasy drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont and based on Stephen King's 1996 novel of the same name. It stars Tom Hanks as a death row corrections officer during the Great Depression who witnesses supernatural events that occur after an enigmatic inmate (Michael Clarke Duncan) is brought to his facility. David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, Doug Hutchison and James Cromwell appear in supporting roles.
The film premiered on December 10, 1999, in the United States to positive reviews from critics, who praised its visual style and performances. It was a commercial success, grossing $286 million from its $60 million budget, and was nominated for four Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Duncan, Best Sound and Best Adapted Screenplay.
The Green Mile is a 1999 American fantasy drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont and based on Stephen King's 1996 novel of the same name. It stars Tom Hanks as a death row corrections officer during the Great Depression who witnesses supernatural events that occur after an enigmatic inmate (Michael Clarke Duncan) is brought to his facility. David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, Doug Hutchison and James Cromwell appear in supporting roles.
The film premiered on December 10, 1999, in the United States to positive reviews from critics, who praised its visual style and performances. It was a commercial success, grossing $286 million from its $60 million budget, and was nominated for four Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Duncan, Best Sound and Best Adapted Screenplay.