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Oh yeah! Has any recent director had four better films in a decade than

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tinear

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In Reply to: RE: Any de Palma lovers here? posted by Victor Khomenko on March 02, 2011 at 07:07:11

Carrie
Dressed to Kill
Blow out
Scarface?
I don't think so.
Sure, he obviously was influenced by Hitchcock, but he sure isn't slavish. And I'd put Casualties of War up there ahead of a lot of better thought of war films, too. Carlito's Way and The Untouchables are great entertainment, as well.
All in all, the guy's established a singular style and made some fine films. Not necessarily intellectually ground-breaking, but what the hell. Sometimes you just want some fantastic escapism. He has done it about as well as anyone.
He's also been extremely influential.

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I agree and would add ... - Dr Phibes 04:47:21 03/03/11 (0)
I would add "Snake Eyes" to that list. It's absolutely a directorial tour-de-force that improves and amazes every viewing.
You are showing your dirty underwear! - Victor Khomenko 11:51:38 03/02/11 (8)
Scarface a good film?
- Well, if not a great art film how about... - mpathus 23:13:11 03/03/11 (0)
  ... a great raunchy cartoon story told with utter abandon - "Scarface" a classic of its own making.
  
  The scene in the restaurant when all goes to heck is a masterpiece - tight, awful and true.
  
  The relationships, the local, the journey travelled is...De Palma's best?
  
  I like to think so, along with "Carrie" of course.
- I imagine him wearing it on his head as he stands on street - ArdRi 21:38:46 03/02/11 (0)
  corners yelling at everybody,lol..
- Everyone has a favorite film like it. For what it is, it's fantastic! nt - tinear 14:51:29 03/02/11 (5)
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  - ""For what it is..." Damning with a VERY faint praise... nt - Victor Khomenko 19:21:24 03/02/11 (4)
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    - It is entertainment carried out with great skill, panache, and artistry. nt - tinear 05:21:22 03/03/11 (1)
      nn
      - Take a look at Femme Fatale... but be it as it may, you have become overly charitable lately! :) - Victor Khomenko 08:40:45 03/03/11 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: It is entertainment carried out with great skill, panache, and artistry. nt posted by tinear on March 03, 2011 at 05:21:22
        
        When was last time you didn't like a film? :)
        
        If it keeps going like this, you will end up ordering a BR of Eyes Wide Shut. :(
    - "For what it is..." - Dr Phibes 04:57:25 03/03/11 (1)
      Although I like De Palma films - I see your point. "Scarface" is sometimes laughable... almost silly ... "SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND!!!" But despite De Palma being overly dramatic...when this occurs - it's successfully operatic.
      
      Edits: 03/03/11
      - I would call it a very bad film with some moments, but hardly more than this. nt - Victor Khomenko 08:44:57 03/03/11 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: "For what it is..." posted by Dr Phibes on March 03, 2011 at 04:57:25
        
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