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• Try this little known foreign gem: Kitchen Stories - Harmonia 23:50:40 07/19/05 (0)
  In Reply to: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? posted by Bolt_Snypr on July 19, 2005 at 06:55:28:

  Quite funny, tender and touching in its quietly devastating way.

  I'd also vote for Tokyo Story and The Return, as well as a rarity from Oz called Innocence.
  
  

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• Cinema Paradiso. nt - Alex S 17:09:45 07/19/05 (2)
  In Reply to: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? posted by Bolt_Snypr on July 19, 2005 at 06:55:28:

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  • Good call... - Victor Khomenko 17:31:45 07/19/05 (1)
    In Reply to: Cinema Paradiso. nt posted by Alex S on July 19, 2005 at 17:09:45:

    And this opens a floodgate - dozens upon dozens of great Italian movies... so many I don't even know where to start.
    

    
    
    
    

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    • Re: Good call... - patrickU 01:40:55 07/20/05 (0)
      In Reply to: Good call... posted by Victor Khomenko on July 19, 2005 at 17:31:45:

      Much overblown movie.
      
      

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• Re: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? - afilado 16:56:35 07/19/05 (0)
  In Reply to: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? posted by Bolt_Snypr on July 19, 2005 at 06:55:28:

  Try "Breaking The Waves". One of the hardest to watch, yet compelling, films that comes quickly to mind.
  
  

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• I almost hate to admit it (to my wife), and it's a bit older.... - grantv 12:12:25 07/19/05 (1)
  In Reply to: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? posted by Bolt_Snypr on July 19, 2005 at 06:55:28:

  How about Angela's Ashes? Real life issues. No gore. Probably didn't even have any gratuitous nudity. :) It was a while back that I saw it, but remember it being something you may enjoy seeing.
  
  
  

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  • Re: I almost hate to admit it (to my wife), and it's a bit older.... - Bolt_Snypr 13:39:04 07/19/05 (0)
    In Reply to: I almost hate to admit it (to my wife), and it's a bit older.... posted by grantv on July 19, 2005 at 12:12:25:

    You know, I've been wanting to see that one, Thanks!
    
    

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• Notebook...nt - millen 10:13:11 07/19/05 (2)
  In Reply to: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? posted by Bolt_Snypr on July 19, 2005 at 06:55:28:

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  • Good choice - even I got emotional at this one...(nt) - mkuller 12:10:19 07/19/05 (1)
    In Reply to: Notebook...nt posted by millen on July 19, 2005 at 10:13:11:

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    • Re: Good choice - even I got emotional at this one...(nt) - Bolt 13:54:58 07/19/05 (0)
      In Reply to: Good choice - even I got emotional at this one...(nt) posted by mkuller on July 19, 2005 at 12:10:19:

      Same here... it is a worthy mention indeed. Not just for the story and the scenery, but also for the realness of the actors and the acting.
      
      

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• Amelie- foreign- Audrey Tautou - MMasztal 09:26:54 07/19/05 (0)
  In Reply to: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? posted by Bolt_Snypr on July 19, 2005 at 06:55:28:

  Also check her out in the darker films Dirty Pretty Things and the deceptively titled, He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not.

  
  
  

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• Re: Pasolini´s " Sado "-------- - patrickU 09:25:28 07/19/05 (7)
  In Reply to: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? posted by Bolt_Snypr on July 19, 2005 at 06:55:28:

  Real emotions there!
  
  

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  • Re: Yeah but.... - Jeff Starrs 14:41:36 07/19/05 (1)
    In Reply to: Re: Pasolini´s " Sado "-------- posted by patrickU on July 19, 2005 at 09:25:28:

    ....they all chained up, man.
    
    

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    • Re: Yeah but.... - patrickU 03:35:24 07/20/05 (0)
      In Reply to: Re: Yeah but.... posted by Jeff Starrs on July 19, 2005 at 14:41:36:

      And woman.
      
      

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  • Sexy Beast - Bolt_snypr 14:07:53 07/19/05 (4)
    In Reply to: Re: Pasolini´s " Sado "-------- posted by patrickU on July 19, 2005 at 09:25:28:

    Is this an Italian film? If it is, I am interested. Any coastal or Mediterranean place sounds good.

    A good example is "Sexy Beast"
    
    

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    • Re: Sexy Beast----Well that is actually a little different... - patrickU 03:41:07 07/20/05 (3)
      In Reply to: Sexy Beast posted by Bolt_snypr on July 19, 2005 at 14:07:53:

      Of what you are looking for...It was meant as a joke. A cruel one. But if one day you want to see something really made of a strong tobacco....Just think of " le divin Marquis " aka Sade.
      And do a search here on this one.
      
      

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      • Re: Sexy Beast----Well that is actually a little different... - Bolt 07:49:28 07/20/05 (2)
        In Reply to: Re: Sexy Beast----Well that is actually a little different... posted by patrickU on July 2, 2005 at 03:41:07:

        Thank you for the rec.

        I brought up Sexy Beast because of the Location, I believe was Spain?
        Anyway, I just loved the picture.
        
        

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        • Re: Sexy Beast----Well that is actually a little different... - patrickU 09:51:54 07/20/05 (1)
          In Reply to: Re: Sexy Beast----Well that is actually a little different... posted by Bolt on July 2, 2005 at 07:49:28:

          Have you seen " Babette´s Feast " ? That is a recommendation to your question....
          You are welcome!
          
          

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          • But it was the view! - Bolt 20:29:58 07/20/05 (0)
            In Reply to: Re: Sexy Beast----Well that is actually a little different... posted by patrickU on July 2, 2005 at 09:51:54:

            Thank you!

            Never heard of Babette´s Feast, but very glad to add it to my growing list of movies and reviews in my photocopy folder. I'm bored to death of the many movies coming out with the exception of a few good comic book releases.

            This is why I ask the questions to try and find the many hidden gems. Especially from the asylum. Which happens to be the only place I go to to talk about stuff because it’s coming from a consistent base and from very classy people.

            That leather faced sun bathing sexy beast guy was a trip! What a weird movie! I like how they added a worker kid in the mix of things. Added some tension. The pool and scenery of the ocean from that house looks allot like here, but I wanted to go there to see it.

            Thanks Again!

            Regards,
            Bolt_Snypr
            
            
            

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• "Ironweed" nt - geoff 08:44:39 07/19/05 (0)
  In Reply to: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? posted by Bolt_Snypr on July 19, 2005 at 06:55:28:

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• Re: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? - rico 08:26:18 07/19/05 (3)
  In Reply to: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? posted by Bolt_Snypr on July 19, 2005 at 06:55:28:

  How about "The Bridges of Madison County"?
  
  

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  • Re: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? - Bolt_snypr 10:32:29 07/19/05 (2)
    In Reply to: Re: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? posted by rico on July 19, 2005 at 08:26:18:

    Sorry but that movie hit me emotionally the wrong way. But yes, it is in a way what I was asking for.

    If the movie revolves around a passionate relationship between two lovers than I'll pass.

    I'm looking for something a little more innocent that may even take one back to their childhood, or something that displays hope through suffering, trials, poverty, and with the hopes of having a strong family bond for encouragement. All this, or like it, I would like to see on film. (and the rest of the story)

    Thank you,
    Bolt Snypr
    
    
    

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    • Re: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? - Hodie 13:48:16 07/19/05 (1)
      In Reply to: Re: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? posted by Bolt_snypr on July 19, 2005 at 10:32:29:

      How about "Sounder" (the original one)? Also, the guys here are on track with "Secrets and Lies."
      
      

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      • on track - Bolt_Snypr 14:19:32 07/19/05 (0)
        In Reply to: Re: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? posted by Hodie on July 19, 2005 at 13:48:16:

        Posted by Hodie (A)
        "Also, the guys here are on track with "Secrets and Lies.")

        I'll definitely look this one up. "Secret and Lies"

        
        I did a quick search on "sounder" This looks great! I like depression era films, and they have the feel I'm looking for. I'll write this one on the list.

        Thanks for the help Hodie!

        Bolt_Snypr
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• Mike Leigh: "Secrets and Lies" - grinagog 08:10:47 07/19/05 (8)
  In Reply to: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? posted by Bolt_Snypr on July 19, 2005 at 06:55:28:

  so "real life" you will feel almost guilty for watching it like you are actually eavesdropping on peoples lives
  Awesome cast, emotionally pulls every heartstring
  No blood, violence, or war

  Grins
  
  

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  • Very, very slow going -- but the payoff is immense. Plus... - clarkjohnsen 12:00:28 07/19/05 (6)
    In Reply to: Mike Leigh: "Secrets and Lies" posted by grinagog on July 19, 2005 at 08:10:47:

    ...the final scene -- anyway the cookout scene -- was performed in one long take. Love that stuff!

    clark
    
    

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    • Hey, I think we have another winner! - Bolt 07:51:01 07/20/05 (0)
      In Reply to: Very, very slow going -- but the payoff is immense. Plus... posted by clarkjohnsen on July 19, 2005 at 12:00:28:

      Another one to ad to the list!
      
      

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    • Good story telling, like good cooking, use to take their time to allow their matters develop their full flavors... (nt) - orejones 01:32:54 07/20/05 (4)
      In Reply to: Very, very slow going -- but the payoff is immense. Plus... posted by clarkjohnsen on July 19, 2005 at 12:00:28:

      
      
      

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      • Re: Bernard have you seen " The devil´s Backbone " ? nt - patrickU 09:49:07 07/20/05 (3)
        In Reply to: Good story telling, like good cooking, use to take their time to allow their matters develop their full flavors... (nt) posted by orejones on July 2, 2005 at 01:32:54:

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        • No, I haven´t. But I´ll put an early remedy to that... (nt) - orejones 01:48:55 07/21/05 (2)
          In Reply to: Re: Bernard have you seen " The devil´s Backbone " ? nt posted by patrickU on July 2, 2005 at 09:49:07:

          
          
          

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          • Re: No, I haven´t. But I´ll put an early remedy to that... (nt) - patrickU 02:10:01 07/21/05 (0)
            In Reply to: No, I haven´t. But I´ll put an early remedy to that... (nt) posted by orejones on July 21, 2005 at 01:48:55:

            The weakest part of it, from an intellectual point of view is the way the director told us " do not believe in superstion " but actually endorse it.
            In case of doubt he says, it can not be of any detriment. Hence he is like this old women, to use the typical cliche.
            And so limit himself.
            But not to forget he has to do a film of supranatural quality, and that is the conflict.
            
            

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          • Re: No, I haven´t. But I´ll put an early remedy to that... (nt) - patrickU 01:55:40 07/21/05 (0)
            In Reply to: No, I haven´t. But I´ll put an early remedy to that... (nt) posted by orejones on July 21, 2005 at 01:48:55:

            While being at time very predictable, I think it has a certain kind of typically " Spanish Charm " ...
            It is somehow like a ghost of a ghost of a film. A highly moral film.
            It has definitively a strong charm of his own.
            I am curious how you will see it.
            A warning : do not let the " civil Spanish revolution " too much influence you.
            
            

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  • Excellent film: I´ll second your recommendation, in full! (nt) - orejones 08:31:54 07/19/05 (0)
    In Reply to: Mike Leigh: "Secrets and Lies" posted by grinagog on July 19, 2005 at 08:10:47:

    
    
    

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• Re: Saw The Man Without a Past last night... - Jeff Starrs 08:01:17 07/19/05 (1)
  In Reply to: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? posted by Bolt_Snypr on July 19, 2005 at 06:55:28:

  ...very tender Finnish film, kind of tragi-comedy focusing on people's human qualities. Some lovely quirky moments.
  Vic & some others here have seen it and liked it, I believe.
  
  

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  • Re: Saw The Man Without a Past last night... - patrickU 08:03:47 07/19/05 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: Saw The Man Without a Past last night... posted by Jeff Starrs on July 19, 2005 at 08:01:17:

    Yes very nice one.
    
    

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• Twilight Samurai - Jack G 07:34:11 07/19/05 (1)
  In Reply to: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? posted by Bolt_Snypr on July 19, 2005 at 06:55:28:

  Its not what one would expect from the title.
  Jack
  
  

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  • Sounds interesting, I'll look it up.. (n/t) - Bolt_Snypr 07:43:03 07/19/05 (0)
    In Reply to: Twilight Samurai posted by Jack G on July 19, 2005 at 07:34:11:

    Thank you!
    
    

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• Y'know, even Wedding Crashers fills that emotional bill... nt - clarkjohnsen 07:26:44 07/19/05 (1)
  In Reply to: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? posted by Bolt_Snypr on July 19, 2005 at 06:55:28:

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  • lol, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory too? - Bolt_Snypr 07:31:44 07/19/05 (0)
    In Reply to: Y'know, even Wedding Crashers fills that emotional bill... nt posted by clarkjohnsen on July 19, 2005 at 07:26:44:

    Just saw Charlie and the Chocolate factory at the drive-in. In the beginning, watching the interaction with the young boy and the many family members under one poor roof was actually touching! There was some emotion being stirred up there. So if that is the case, than I bet, wedding crashers might be good. B
    
    

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• The recently discussed Tokyo Story seems to fit nicely - Victor Khomenko 07:07:38 07/19/05 (8)
  In Reply to: I'm ready for an emotional film, any Rec's? posted by Bolt_Snypr on July 19, 2005 at 06:55:28:

  If you want to stay foreign, then the Russian "The Return" (Vozvraschenie) is another great human film. There are many others, so I will step aside and let others bombard you.
  

  
  
  
  

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  • Re: The recently discussed Tokyo Story seems to fit nicely - Bolt_Snypr 07:26:06 07/19/05 (3)
    In Reply to: The recently discussed Tokyo Story seems to fit nicely posted by Victor Khomenko on July 19, 2005 at 07:07:38:

    Thank you but your recommendations are surly welcome so if you have more to recommend please do so! Thanks again,

    Bolt_Snypr
    
    
    

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    • Re: The recently discussed Tokyo Story seems to fit nicely - Victor Khomenko 07:33:12 07/19/05 (2)
      In Reply to: Re: The recently discussed Tokyo Story seems to fit nicely posted by Bolt_Snypr on July 19, 2005 at 07:26:06:

      You know I am not shy. So let me add some absolutely marvelous human films to the list today (also discussed recently) - the three works by Ermanno Olmi: Il Posto, I Fidanzati and The Tree of Wooden Clogs... the human films just don't get any better than these.

      I would also include in that list two works by Claire Denis: Beau Travail and Friday Night - the two are very different, but both superb and examine different facets of human emotions and interactions.
      

      
      
      
      

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      • Re: The recently discussed Tokyo Story seems to fit nicely - Bolt_snypr 10:20:05 07/19/05 (0)
        In Reply to: Re: The recently discussed Tokyo Story seems to fit nicely posted by Victor Khomenko on July 19, 2005 at 07:33:12:

        Thank you very much! That sounds like some great films. Will check Library first; they seem to have a great stock of dvd's. If I find one and watch it, I'll post what I thought about it.

        Thank you again,
        Bolt
        
        

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      • Beau Travail is a real sleeper. I mean that non-pejoratively... nt - clarkjohnsen 07:35:22 07/19/05 (0)
        In Reply to: Re: The recently discussed Tokyo Story seems to fit nicely posted by Victor Khomenko on July 19, 2005 at 07:33:12:

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  • Second The Return. (Come to think... I firsted it!) nt - clarkjohnsen 07:25:40 07/19/05 (3)
    In Reply to: The recently discussed Tokyo Story seems to fit nicely posted by Victor Khomenko on July 19, 2005 at 07:07:38:

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    • Re: A film that work more than well on two level. - patrickU 11:11:51 07/19/05 (0)
      In Reply to: Second The Return. (Come to think... I firsted it!) nt posted by clarkjohnsen on July 19, 2005 at 07:25:40:

      I am waiting for the next work.
      
      

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    • Come to think of it... I think you did... and without even spending time in Siberia! - Victor Khomenko 07:27:14 07/19/05 (1)
      In Reply to: Second The Return. (Come to think... I firsted it!) nt posted by clarkjohnsen on July 19, 2005 at 07:25:40:

      According to some minds here, you were not supposed to enjoy it.
      

      
      
      
      

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      • I'm not sure that "enjoy" would be the right word anyway... nt - clarkjohnsen 07:33:39 07/19/05 (0)
        In Reply to: Come to think of it... I think you did... and without even spending time in Siberia! posted by Victor Khomenko on July 19, 2005 at 07:27:14:

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