Classic Movies I Have Never Seen

fireinthearcade · 08-21-2022, 02:37 PM

If you haven't seen The Thin Red Line, it's imo a far superior WWII movie that came out the same year as Saving Private Ryan. None of Spielberg's sentimental schlock or flag waving, but you have to appreciate Terrence Malick's visual poesy in order to enjoy the movie.

Trollheart · 08-21-2022, 08:11 PM

ISB: Glad to see someone else as unversed in popular movies as myself. I hope you enjoy my journey, however as I say, there will be no review, just my comments. Do feel free to ask any question you wish though.

FITA: Yes I had considered adding The Thin Red Line. I'll do so now. Thanks.

The Batlord · 08-22-2022, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fireinthearcade

If you haven't seen The Thin Red Line, it's imo a far superior WWII movie that came out the same year as Saving Private Ryan. None of Spielberg's sentimental schlock or flag waving, but you have to appreciate Terrence Malick's visual poesy in order to enjoy the movie.

It's fine but didn't leave any particular impression. I am curious about checking out some of Malick's artier films though.

**Frownland** · 08-22-2022, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

I live in Ireland. You use words which are strange to me. What is this "summer" of which you speak?

But no, I have not. Worth adding?

Ja it's amazing. You should also add Come and See if you're going to be watching propaganda like Saving Private Ryan.

The Batlord · 08-22-2022, 04:58 PM

But propaganda that slaps.

**Frownland** · 08-22-2022, 06:08 PM

Slaps like a flaccid penis.

The Batlord · 08-22-2022, 06:18 PM

Literally Frownland

Trollheart · 08-22-2022, 06:52 PM

I think it would be fair to say virtually every war film is propaganda. Few if any show the other side, and the "good guys" are usually shown in the best light possible. An example of an exception (though not in a movie) was the recent The Terror: Infamy series which highlighted the treatment of American-born Japanese at the hands of the USA after the outbreak of WW II. That's not something they tend to talk much about.

**Frownland** · 08-22-2022, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Literally Frownland

Don't worry, I'm not gonna take your nostalgia away from you.

The Batlord · 08-22-2022, 07:35 PM

Are you gonna tell me the battle scenes don't tug at your inner fascist?

08-21-2022, 08:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
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08-22-2022, 06:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
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08-22-2022, 06:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,970	I think it would be fair to say virtually every war film is propaganda. Few if any show the other side, and the "good guys" are usually shown in the best light possible. An example of an exception (though not in a movie) was the recent The Terror: Infamy series which highlighted the treatment of American-born Japanese at the hands of the USA after the outbreak of WW II. That's not something they tend to talk much about. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

08-21-2022, 02:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
fireinthearcade Groupie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1	If you haven't seen The Thin Red Line, it's imo a far superior WWII movie that came out the same year as Saving Private Ryan. None of Spielberg's sentimental schlock or flag waving, but you have to appreciate Terrence Malick's visual poesy in order to enjoy the movie.