Posts by Tony Stirling

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I like the non-use of music during the 45 minute jewel heist in Rififi. The suspense really builds. I wonder if any filmmaker today would go that long without music, especially during such a pivotal scene. It really made both the...

How about the album art from 23Envelope on many of the 80's and 90's 4AD releases like Cocteau Twins and Dead Can Dance? Great stuff. tony

Heh, another vote for Trois Colours from me! And Ray's Apu Trilogy as well. Sublime. It really needs to be on DVD. Sooner better than later. tony

I think my fave "happy" movie has already been mentioned: Amelie. It's the very best "feel-good" film I've ever seen. That's the very premise of the film, so no wonder... Great fun, and beautiful. I think everyone can relate to...

Speaking of Rushmore, how about the Serpico curtain call?? Maybe a bit shorter, but still great, with all the applause! What a great film! tony

1/2 out of Just got back from a showing and it was a lot of fun! For me, it was everything League of Extraordinary Gentlemen wasn't. I saw them both on the same day and was much more entertained by Pirates. This is what a...

out of One word: y u c k Some more words: go see a better movie. There are quite a few decent ones out there right now. Don't waste your money on this one. tony

I'm afraid I'll have to join the camp of those who hate this movie. Entertaining??? No, it wasn't, IMO. Silly and insulting (to a movie-goer's intelligence), full of cliche after tired cliche, it was. Maybe it's the fault of the...