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this world, other worlds
The Last Tycoon [1976] (REGION 1) (NTSC)The Last Tycoon [1976] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Movie about movies and longing, very carefully made, great cast, among De Niro's best.
Medea [1975] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Medea [1975] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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A good movie leaves you with different eyes. His Oedipus Rex is almost as good, thanks to Sylvana Mangano.
Fellini Satyricon [1969] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Fellini Satyricon [1969] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Fellini on Petronius. And a lot more on Rome than all those American spectacle films (yes, even Barabbas).
Quest for Fire [1981] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Quest for Fire [1981] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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La guerre du feu: this world, long time ago, great cinema!
2001: A Space Odyssey [1968]2001: A Space Odyssey [1968]
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Giant leap. Never bores, made me even like Johann Strauss.
Blade Runner [1982] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Blade Runner [1982] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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SF as it should be; story's not great, but a treat for eyes and imagination.
Arabian Nights [1974]Arabian Nights [1974]
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OK, 1 more Pasolini, 1001 notte. Very pleasant fairy tale.
Witness [1985]Witness [1985]
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This world, not even so far away. Well acted thriller, but watch those photo's!
The Driver [1978]The Driver [1978]
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Very economical story with beautiful photography. Amazon, could you delete those links to carchase movies? Apart form appearance, this is another category altogether.
Southern Comfort [1981]Southern Comfort [1981]
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One moment you think we are here... great war movie (in Louisiana), Ry Cooder plays a wonderful swamp guitar. Got nothing to do with Deliverance.
Point Blank [1967] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Point Blank [1967] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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One moment you think you're not here... very powerful.
Straw Dogs [1971]Straw Dogs [1971]
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Another man's world transformed. DVD put together with love and care.
The Conversation [1974]The Conversation [1974]
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Worlds apart and yet so close. Gene Hackman's wonderful.
Chinatown [1974]Chinatown [1974]
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Polanski on L.A. Outshines even the most wonderful Marlowe.
The Yakuza [1975]The Yakuza [1975]
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Great forgotten film for grownups, Robert Mitchum at his absolute best. On amazon.com you can vote for the dvd release.
The Bounty [1984]The Bounty [1984]
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Other side of this world. Beautiful. Vangelis' soundtrack is among the most effective.
Klute [1971] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Klute [1971] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Another well acted thriller! Sutherland's, Fonda's and Pakula's best.
Cria CuervosCria Cuervos
Even though we might not always like it, it's still this world; as observed by a child. Carlos Saura's masterpiece. ¿Dvd, por favor?
The Long Riders [1980]The Long Riders [1980]
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Same old story. Well told and well shot. I guess I like Walter Hill.
The Thin Red Line [1999] (REGION 1) (NTSC)The Thin Red Line [1999] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Treatise on how to make film, can hardly call it a movie about war. It's a glimpse of life on earth.
Onibaba [1966] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Onibaba [1966] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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For those who appreciate excellent b+w photography (and a dark look into human feelings about beauty and sex). Can I have a giant printer attached to that dvd-player?
L'Argent de poche (Small Change) [1977] (REGION 1) (NTSC)L'Argent de poche (Small Change) [1977] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Refreshing! Great acting. And you can watch your Hitchcock right here.
Night Moves [1975] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Night Moves [1975] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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(k)night moves, here's something to watch and rewatch... check!
Five Easy Pieces [1970]Five Easy Pieces [1970]
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Perfection.
Taxi Driver [1976]Taxi Driver [1976]
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Of course I couldn't leave out this one. Among de Niro's best ;-) 26: L'important c'est d'aimer, Romy Schneider acting! Klaus Kinski too. Only available in french on amazon.fr