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Debra Granik recommended Stroszek (1977) in Movies (curated)

 
Stroszek (1977)
Stroszek (1977)
1977 | Comedy, Drama
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"For me, this film is about the pleasure of entering into an outsider’s observations of one’s own territory. A German filmmaker comes to rural Wisconsin in the mid-1970s, and sees things that I might take for granted, and shows how ridiculous or moving they are. The emotional range is tremendous. Herzog is not afraid of symbolism. The ending, featuring a dancing chicken in a highway rest stop sideshow, is absurdly devastating."

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Miguel Arteta recommended Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974) in Movies (curated)

 
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974)
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974)
1974 | Drama, Romance
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"This crazy German took what Sirk had done to a whole new level with only five bucks in his pocket. There’s never been a more precise director working in the low-budget world. I love the delivery of every line here. Love has such small chances in a world riddled with bullshit, and Fassbinder proves that it can thrive only where tremendous kindness is exerted. Also, I will never shun couscous after watching this!"

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Andy K (10821 KP) rated Stalag 17 (1953) in Movies

Apr 20, 2019  
Stalag 17 (1953)
Stalag 17 (1953)
1953 | Classics, Comedy, War
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7.8 (4 Ratings)
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William Holden at his finest!
I had always heard how great this film was, but had never seen until last night. I love the William Holden films I have seen (which isn't many) so I am glad I finally got to watch.

During WWII at the German POW camp, captured American and European soldiers try and make the best of things while trying not to anger their German captors while trying to figure out how to escape.

Two men are shot dead at the beginning doing just that and suspicions arise quickly as to how the Germans discovered the escape plot so quickly.The prisoners figure out there mus be a German collaborator in their midst feeding their captors information and spying on them. All eyes point to Sefton (Holden) since he trades with the guards and they treat him well.

The tone of this film was a lot lighter than I expected. I thought it would be more like The Bridge on the River Kwai or The Great Escape, but it ended up being more like an episode of Hogan's Heroes at times. This is not a complaint, I was just surprised.

The comradery among the men was humorous and compelling at times while they try and figure out who has been snitching on them to the Germans. Once it is figured out, they have to try and save an officer who has joined their ranks before they are discovered.

A true classic.