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Old 2nd October 2012, 08:51 AM
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Vic what was The American like - heard good things about this, but never tracked it down... I like Clooney, I thought Ides of March was one of the better films of that year...
Wes, have you seen Le Samouraï, Jean-Pierre Melville's 1967 masterpiece? If so, The American is very similar to that in its tone and the central character's dedication and outlook on life and his profession.
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Old 2nd October 2012, 08:57 AM
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Wes, have you seen Le Samouraï, Jean-Pierre Melville's 1967 masterpiece? If so, The American is very similar to that in its tone and the central character's dedication and outlook on life and his profession.
How can I say no to such a recommendation ? Yep, I love those Melville gangster pics especially Le Samouraï - I'll pick up The American right away... Many thanks Nos !
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Old 2nd October 2012, 09:05 AM
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How can I say no to such a recommendation ? Yep, I love those Melville gangster pics especially Le Samouraï - I'll pick up The American right away... Many thanks Nos !
Don't expect The American to be as good as Le Samouraï as it isn't, but the deliberate pacing is something which some people don't like, but I found it essential in such a character study.

The American is also beautifully shot, arguably due to Anton Corbijn's background in still photography.
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Old 2nd October 2012, 09:22 AM
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The Iron Rose - Jean Rollin. A young couple get lost in a large cemetery over night. And that's it. But you know what, I loved it. I haven't seen much Rollin, but after seeing Lips of Blood I always wondered if he had a film like this in him.

Damned in Venice - 70's Italian Horror, similar to other Italian takes on Rosemary's Baby but with some Fulci-esque scenes to liven things up. Features one scene you won't forget in a hurry!
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Old 2nd October 2012, 11:18 AM
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Started watching Demons on Blu until I remembered I have a meeting with a promoter about an all day Metal festival I'm in the middle of organizing
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Started watching Demons on Blu until I remembered I have a meeting with a promoter about an all day Metal festival I'm in the middle of organizing
If the meeting doesn't go well, you could always go all "Tony the Pimp" on his ass!


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THE BRAVE ONE - not a bad vigilante thrilller, seen better
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE -one of the best Bond films
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Old 2nd October 2012, 01:12 PM
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Don't expect The American to be as good as Le Samouraï as it isn't, but the deliberate pacing is something which some people don't like, but I found it essential in such a character study.

The American is also beautifully shot, arguably due to Anton Corbijn's background in still photography.
The American is going for £2.00 in Morrisons at the moment.
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The American is also beautifully shot, arguably due to Anton Corbijn's background in still photography.
Control was great as well, considering the rock biog is notoriously difficult to get right...
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Ha ha, went really well actually, now back to Demons...
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