EPTOn June 25 2011 12:38 Leporello wrote:
No one mentioned Amadeus.
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No one mentioned Amadeus.
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Not to mention that Amadeus also had a really badass poster.
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Intellectual Movies - Page 20
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Sotamursu
Finland612 Posts
Not to mention that Amadeus also had a really badass poster. | ||
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Gatsbi
United States1134 Posts
On June 26 2011 12:52 reprise wrote: Fucking amazing. Malick's most ambitious work yet (which says quite a bit considering his previous films). I would compare it to 2001 such that you have to be patient, but it is completely rewarding. As with his other films, don't count on compelling dialogue to move the narrative forward, but the visual imagery to knit it together. I'll second this. I loved it, but you have to understand its super pretentious and the themes he's trying to cover are huge. I can see why so many people walked out on it, found it stupid, etc. But truly, I think it was incredible. I'm going to go see it again. | ||
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aebriol
Norway2066 Posts
On February 08 2010 05:34 blomsterjohn wrote: I dont know if this has been mentioned, but The man from Earth is imo one of the best "intellectual" movies ever made So very very true. I love that movie. | ||
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slyboogie
United States3423 Posts
![[image loading]](http://www.moviegoods.com/Assets/product_images/1010/374721.1010.A.jpg) The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie. Watch it, love it, realize the squalor of our middle class condition and the meaningless of our existence. | ||
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Kater
72 Posts
although i enjoyed The Man from Earth lately ![[image loading]](http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BNjUwMDQ2NTQxMF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMDQ4NDIzMQ@@._V1._SY317_CR15,0,214,317_.jpg) | ||
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Equity213
Canada873 Posts
My favorite 'intellectual' movie would definately be The Holy Mountain by Alejandro Jodorowski. Im not too eloquent so ill just rip a description from imdb. "A Christlike figure wanders through bizarre, grotesque scenarios filled with religious and sacrilegious imagery. He meets a mystical guide who introduces him to seven wealthy and powerful individuals, each representing a planet in the solar system. These seven, along with the protagonist, the guide and the guide's assistant, divest themselves of their worldly goods and form a group of nine who will seek out the Holy Mountain, in order to displace the gods who live there and become immortal" I checked youtube, and you can watch the full movie there: | ||
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Mykill
Canada3402 Posts
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Bobbias
Canada1373 Posts
![[image loading]](http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTgzODgyNTQwOV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNzc0NTc0Mg@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_.jpg) Excellent movie. Image links to imdb page. Great movie. Takes a while to get moving, but if you can handle slow paced psychological stuff, definitely watch it. | ||
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sleepingdog
Austria6145 Posts
On June 26 2011 14:27 Talco wrote: A Requiem for a Dream (be careful how you watch this...) Would also be my first choice for a movie that's not "fun" in the classic sense but more like a....."holy crap, WTF" experience. Still, not that much of a "thinking"movie. Iñárritu movies are excellent if you want to use your brain: - amores perros - 21 grams - babel | ||
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jeeeeohn
United States1343 Posts
Pulp Fiction Fargo The Man Who Would Be King Mystic River | ||
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Horiz0n
Sweden364 Posts
 watch the Cremaster Cycle by Matthew Barney and your brain will hurt (Its that Intellectual) ![[image loading]](http://www.artinfo.com/media/image/190971/side2.the-cremaster-cycle.jpg) | ||
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anycolourfloyd
Australia524 Posts
On August 01 2011 17:54 jeeeeohn wrote: Pulp Fiction lol +many on a clockwork orange, read the book a few years ago and finally got around to watching the movie a couple of weeks ago. | ||
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zobz
Canada2175 Posts
On August 01 2011 18:26 Horiz0n wrote: Intellectual movies sounds a bit prentious because a surprising number of people find that kind of imagery intellectual. Many people are scared of the word, and partly for good reason....intellectual movies sounds a bit pretentious watch the Cremaster Cycle by Matthew Barney and your brain will hurt (Its that Intellectual) + Show Spoiler + | ||
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Biff The Understudy
France7923 Posts
I recommend sooo much Kurosawa, also. :-) | ||
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Mykill
Canada3402 Posts
Also Inside Man =) | ||
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Slacker
Finland32 Posts
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oldgregg
New Zealand1176 Posts
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Chickaboom
Canada47 Posts
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Aphasie
Norway474 Posts
I've also made a list of movies not yet mentioned. The focus isn't necessarily on what most in this thread (intricate plot lines or advanced philosophical thought) but aesthetics, capturing the moment, novelty, new take on cinema, wierd combinations and situations, etc: Man With A Movie Camera (1929), A russian filming the every day life in a novel way and also capturing some great moments. There is no "acting" or strict plot line. Its without sound, but a great deal of artists has composed music scores to fit the film. The version i saw was with The Cinematic Orchestra (really good band), and it was beautiful. I also know Biosphere has composed a score for it. The Fall (2006), Originally set in the 1920's a stuntman who has retained his imaginative child-like mind begins to spin a mystical and heroic journey. I really like the scenery and the costumes. Good movie. 5 Centimeters per second (2007, anime) An aesthetically beautiful movie that focuses on the sense of loss and love unfullfilled (due to external factors) with an existentialist tone. Tokyo Drifter (1966) A kitsch cult classic by Seijun Suzuki. A gangster movie full of pasty colors and good sound score. Definitely worth it (especially if you like Tarantino. If you like it, you will probably like Branded to Kill, 1967, too) Salo (1975): Exploring the lowest faculties of human nature the lust for domination, deprevaty and sexual ecstasy. Based on the book 120 days of Sodom by Marquis de Sade. (WARNING: Not for the weak hearted. I saw this movie when i was 16 and it gave me nightmares for three weeks afterwards. But it is really interesting) The Short Films of David Lynch (2002): A lot of people might not realize this one is out there. But its a collection of his shorts and collages. Really good. Naked Lunch (1991) To my surprise i cant remember reading about it here, though i might be mistaken. Explores the twisted reality of an author that is a heavy drug user, and all the madness and distortions that follows. The Meaning of Life (1983) The Monty Python's are at it again. Sarcastic and entertaining take on the questions of life. I would aslo consider the whole Flying Circus intellectual and avant-garde. If you haven't seen it, you should be ashamed. Honorable mentions: Richard Linklater (director of Waking Life, probably my favorite movie of all time): Before Sunrise (1995), A chance encounter in Vienna turns out to be a love between two total strangers. Due to other circumstances they only get their one night together. Before Sunset (2004) Sequel to the former. If you liked that one, you'¨ll prolly like this too. (Though the first one is better imo) A Scanner Darkly (2006) A different "post-apocalyptic" movie, with amazing drawings over the actual real life movie, giving it a very specialy look (same as in Waking Life) SLC Punk! (1998) An original and incredibly entertaining black comedy about how it was to grow up as a punk in Salt Lake City in the 80's. Sixshooter (2004, Short) Martin McDonagh (director of In Bruges) has created an awesome and wierd black comedy short with entertaining encounters and dialogue. A River Runs Trough It (1992): One of the most aesthetical and poetical movies I've ever seen. Simply beautiful. The Ninth Gate (1999): A mystical thriller that diggs deeper in the paranormal and darkness of humans. Withnail & I (1987): Chaotic movie set with two british vagabonds doing weird stuff. Man Bites Dog (1992): Set as a documentary it explores the everyday life of a murderous robber who has no morals what so ever. Its an almost too realistic black comedy. This is what i managed to remember racking my brain, its been four years scince i last saw a lot of movies afterall. I'll try to find some movies that might fit better with enough time. | ||
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callecal
Sweden65 Posts
One movie that has not been mentioned is Dune. Dont know why ppl, critics, and even david lynch himself dont like it that much. Its maybe not intellectual but very "psychedelic" in the way it tells the story and whats it all about. It offers an experience very different from most other movies. The books are amazing as well. oh and if a few years they´re gonna remake the movie, but this time in 3 movies! I think ppl want an easier movie made out of one of the best sci-fi stories ever told  +1 for the fountain and 2001 a space oddysey | ||
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