For the past few months, I’ve been stockpiling on DVDs and have yet to open up most of their plastic covering. Since I’ve been so busy the past few weeks I haven’t had much time to watch any films so I thought I would turn to you, my readers, on to which films I should see.
Unfortunately, I can’t guarantee I can see any of them, but will try to see this by tomorrow.
I would say The Deer Hunter.
By: vinnieh on March 6, 2013
at 8:21 am
That’s one I can’t believe I haven’t seen. Thanks for voting.
By: ckckred on March 6, 2013
at 8:36 am
I’ll tell you one that very few have seen but I absolutely love. It’s called Flame and Citron. I try to champion it any chance I get. It is a Dutch WW2 picture and it deserves a big audience.
By: keith7198 on March 6, 2013
at 8:26 am
I haven’t heard that film before. Is it available on Hulu or Netflix? Thanks for the recommendation.
By: ckckred on March 6, 2013
at 8:37 am
Yes!!! I saw it through Netflix streaming. I don’t know if it’s still available to stream but I know it’s on Netflix. It was also showing on the Sundance Channel or IFC a while back. Tremendous film.
By: keith7198 on March 6, 2013
at 8:44 am
The Big Lebowski, I would love to hear your views on that.
By: filmhipster on March 6, 2013
at 8:40 am
That’s one I can’t believe I haven’t seen. Thanks for voting.
By: ckckred on March 6, 2013
at 8:41 am
WHAAAAAAA?!?
Get on it!
By: filmhipster on March 6, 2013
at 8:54 am
Definitely the Big Lebowski. Classic stuff!
By: Mark Walker on March 6, 2013
at 8:45 am
That’s a film I can’t believe I haven’t seen, especially since I’m a huge Coen brothers fan. Thanks for voting.
By: ckckred on March 6, 2013
at 8:46 am
I Voted Three Colours. That’s 3 films for the price of one – win! The others are all great too. Although – Wild Strawberries – will it be your first Bergman? Because I don’t think it’s his best by a long shot!
By: georginaguthrie on March 6, 2013
at 9:39 am
I’ve seen The Seventh Seal before. I was planning on watching Persona but unfortunately the Criterion Collection doesn’t have a copy of it and the only DVD I could find of it costs more than $50. Can you recommend some Bergman films for me? Thanks for voting.
By: ckckred on March 6, 2013
at 10:01 am
Persona is great (if you can find it a little cheaper!!) I personally think Summer Interlude is excellent, and it’s probably one of his most accessible films. I also recommend Through a Glass Darkly and Autumn Sonata. If you want a challenge, then Cries and Whispers is one of his finest, but it’s very hard to watch. I’m not sure what it is, but i’m just not a fan of Wild Strawberries, it just seems a bit messy, I think his later work is much better. I must admit – i’ve never seen the Seventh Seal – do you recommend it?
By: georginaguthrie on March 6, 2013
at 10:14 am
Oh yeah, it’s a great movie. I fully recommend seeing it.
By: ckckred on March 6, 2013
at 11:56 am
I really have to add Winter Light and Hour of the Wolf to a must see Bergman list as my personal choices in addition to Persona.
By: Jeff Wissman on March 6, 2013
at 10:14 pm
Watch the big Lebowski! This movie is awesome =)
By: thepunktheory on March 6, 2013
at 11:33 am
If it wins, I will. Thanks for voting.
By: ckckred on March 6, 2013
at 11:56 am
I voted for Three Colors as well. With the exception of Floating Weeds (which is my Blind Spot Series), I’ve seen everything else and I recommend them all. I just think Three Colors is outstanding trilogy from one of the world’s great filmmakers and could never be topped by anyone.
By: ninvoid99 on March 6, 2013
at 3:37 pm
I’ve been waiting to see Three Colors for a long time. Thanks for voting.
By: ckckred on March 6, 2013
at 5:36 pm
Big Lebowski, no doubt!
By: r361n4 on March 6, 2013
at 3:48 pm
That’s a movie I’m always embarrassed to say I’ve never seen. Thanks for voting.
By: ckckred on March 6, 2013
at 5:37 pm
Breathless and Wild Strawberries are the best here.
By: Thomas Priday on March 6, 2013
at 4:01 pm
I hope to see them soon. Thanks for voting.
By: ckckred on March 6, 2013
at 5:37 pm
It has got to be THE BIG LEBOWSKI. The best comedy I have ever seen! Hands down winner. Just look at the director and cast
Did you get a chance to watch Solaris yet? If you watch it, I think a post discussing 2001 and Solaris would be fab.
By: Jeff Wissman on March 6, 2013
at 10:02 pm
Can I vote more than once lol? (Just kidding.)
By: Jeff Wissman on March 6, 2013
at 10:04 pm
That’s winning so far. I can’t believe I haven’t seen it yet.
I’m going to see Solaris either today or tomorrow. I’ll post a review by the weekend. Thanks for voting.
By: ckckred on March 7, 2013
at 9:23 am
Yours is the only blog of the kind I follow. It is thoughtful and written very well. I am glad to have found it. I think what puts it over the top is the personal commitment you take in responding to the majority of the comments made.
Sure I know our movie tastes overlap greatly, but it is more than that. Your blog is a class act. I don’t know you personally, but it says a lot about your character.
Keep up the awesome work! I Whenever I am on the internet, I make sure to check for new entries.
As a side note today, at the checkout of K-mart, I spotted a copy of The Shining for 5 bucks! That was a great impulse buy lol.
By: Jeff Wissman on March 9, 2013
at 12:34 am
Thanks! On the side note, I have finally watched The Big Lebowski and it did not disappoint. I’ll be writing a review in a few days but I think it even tops NCFOM as the Coen brothers’ best film.
By: ckckred on March 9, 2013
at 7:15 am
Great to hear! I think it should easily make top ten lists as best comedy ever.
By: Jeff Wissman on March 10, 2013
at 11:18 pm
I voted Eyes Wide Shut – it’s utterly intriguing and very beautiful (the aesthetics more than the story…).
By: mistylayne on March 7, 2013
at 12:01 am
That’s one I need to see. I’ve seen all of Kubrick’s movies except that, Lolita, and Fear and Desire. Thanks for voting.
By: ckckred on March 7, 2013
at 9:21 am
I voted for the Three Colors trilogy since I plan on seeing them soon myself, but I’m most curious to hear what you will think about The Big Lebowski.
By: Eric @ The Warning Sign on March 7, 2013
at 6:38 pm
The Three Colors Trilogy is one I have to see soon. TBL is winning so far, and I think I might watch that one tonight. Thanks for voting.
By: ckckred on March 7, 2013
at 6:51 pm
So I take it you’re a blind buyer?
By: ianthecool on March 7, 2013
at 7:37 pm
Yeah, I pretty much buy a bunch of DVDs at a time and usually don’t have time to see them immediately. Thanks for commenting.
By: ckckred on March 8, 2013
at 7:13 am