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AHarvey (1 KP) rated Kill Your Darlings (2013) in Movies
Jul 5, 2018
Idealization vs Obsession
I thoroughly enjoyed the way they portrayed the idea of idealization turning into unnoticeable obsession. While this notion was intriguing it was also heartbreaking. The characters where not hard to fall in love with at least in my opinion because I shared such a close philosophy with them. The movie, Kill Your Darlings, questions philosophy, friendship, passion, obsession, and existence. I've never watched another movie that so outwardly expressed such dark concepts in such brilliantly philosophical undertones. I recommend this movie to those that are mature enough to not only understand it's content but also brave enough to ask the same questions and explore the answers.
David McK (3248 KP) rated The Matrix (1999) in Movies
Dec 10, 2019
1999, the year that everybody expected Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace to be the best sci-fi movie.
It wasn't.
This was, instead.
Coming seemingly out of nowhere with an ingenious marketing campaign ("What is the Matrix?"), and with Keanu Reeve cementing his action man persona in lather and shades, this (I believe) was the first time that Western audiences was introduced to bullet time.
Very much Manga influenced ("I know Kung Fu"), and with a plot that owes more than a bit to Descartes philosophical "what is reality" question, this film soon launched a host of imitators and 2 not-as-good filmed back-to-back sequels.
It wasn't.
This was, instead.
Coming seemingly out of nowhere with an ingenious marketing campaign ("What is the Matrix?"), and with Keanu Reeve cementing his action man persona in lather and shades, this (I believe) was the first time that Western audiences was introduced to bullet time.
Very much Manga influenced ("I know Kung Fu"), and with a plot that owes more than a bit to Descartes philosophical "what is reality" question, this film soon launched a host of imitators and 2 not-as-good filmed back-to-back sequels.
Pawel Pawlikowski recommended Vivre sa vie : Film en douze tableaux [My Life to Live] (1962) in Movies (curated)
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Pawel Pawlikowski recommended Pierrot le fou (1965) in Movies (curated)
Veronica Pena (690 KP) rated 17 Again (2009) in Movies
Jan 14, 2021 (Updated Jan 14, 2021)
Funny Feel-Good
This movie is definitely one of my comfort films. One of the movies I come back to throughout my life because it makes me laugh. It's mindless, Zac Efron is not horrible to look at, and I think the plot and the subplots are funny. It's obviously not the most introspective or philosophical film and that's okay! I think that is a side of film that can be super fun when it's done well. I think this is one of those films.
I don't think I could count how many times I've seen this film and it truly never gets old. I really love it.
I don't think I could count how many times I've seen this film and it truly never gets old. I really love it.
Terri Wiltshire (21 KP) rated Star Maker in Books
Sep 1, 2019
A bit too long winded for me (1 more)
No characters to lock on to and relate to
To infinity and beyond
A journey through time and space that could potentially blow your mind. Explores life as we know it and the potential for life elsewhere.
I dont think I'm clever enough to enjoy this book...it felt like it should be amazing but I struggled to finish it.
My mind just couldn't comprehend the huge ideas being explored. I loved the first half but as we journeyed further into the universe away from things my mind could relate to I found my attention wandered.
I dont think I'm clever enough to enjoy this book...it felt like it should be amazing but I struggled to finish it.
My mind just couldn't comprehend the huge ideas being explored. I loved the first half but as we journeyed further into the universe away from things my mind could relate to I found my attention wandered.
Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated Rope (1948) in Movies
Aug 22, 2019
Rope
Rope- is one of my faviorte alfred hitchcock's films.
Its mysterious, thrilling, suspenseful, dramatic, twisted, keep on making you guest until the end.
The plot: Just before hosting a dinner party, Philip Morgan (Farley Granger) and Brandon Shaw (John Dall) strangle a mutual friend to death with a piece of rope, purely as a Nietzsche-inspired philosophical exercise. Hiding the body in a chest upon which they then arrange a buffet dinner, the pair welcome their guests, including the victim's oblivious fiancée (Joan Chandler) and the college professor (James Stewart) whose lectures inadvertently inspired the killing.
I would highly reccordmend watching this movie.
Its mysterious, thrilling, suspenseful, dramatic, twisted, keep on making you guest until the end.
The plot: Just before hosting a dinner party, Philip Morgan (Farley Granger) and Brandon Shaw (John Dall) strangle a mutual friend to death with a piece of rope, purely as a Nietzsche-inspired philosophical exercise. Hiding the body in a chest upon which they then arrange a buffet dinner, the pair welcome their guests, including the victim's oblivious fiancée (Joan Chandler) and the college professor (James Stewart) whose lectures inadvertently inspired the killing.
I would highly reccordmend watching this movie.
Awix (3310 KP) rated Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015) in Movies
Feb 12, 2018
Fifty Shades of Grazing
Profoundly beautiful and thoughtful film that seeks to address a number of deep philosophical issues in a comparatively brief running time - the boundary between person and animal, the importance of being in harmony with nature, and the dehumanising effect of living in modern western society.
Or, if you prefer, just another technically brilliant and very, very clever animation from Aardman, managing to tell a witty and satisfying story with virtually no dialogue required. Very funny and utterly charming at the same time (and it really does touch on the stuff I mentioned at the top of the page, too). I tell you, films like this are wasted on kids.
Or, if you prefer, just another technically brilliant and very, very clever animation from Aardman, managing to tell a witty and satisfying story with virtually no dialogue required. Very funny and utterly charming at the same time (and it really does touch on the stuff I mentioned at the top of the page, too). I tell you, films like this are wasted on kids.
Erika (17788 KP) rated A Hidden Life (2019) in Movies
Dec 21, 2019
Seeing this film is something you have to prepare for, it clocks in at just under 3 hours. You also have to be aware that it's a Malick film, and the dude does whatever he wants.
First, Austria is beautiful, the cinematography, scenery, everything, was gorgeous. I think that there were more scenes of nature, than the actors themselves. It's a long, rollicking journey through the simple story of a man who refused to swear an oath to Hitler in 1943.
Franz's journey was deeply religious and philosophical.
I really enjoyed the entire film, and it was worth almost 3 hours of my life, simply because of the beauty of it. It won't be everyone's thing.
First, Austria is beautiful, the cinematography, scenery, everything, was gorgeous. I think that there were more scenes of nature, than the actors themselves. It's a long, rollicking journey through the simple story of a man who refused to swear an oath to Hitler in 1943.
Franz's journey was deeply religious and philosophical.
I really enjoyed the entire film, and it was worth almost 3 hours of my life, simply because of the beauty of it. It won't be everyone's thing.
Kristina (502 KP) rated I'm Thinking of Ending Things in Books
Dec 7, 2020
Maybe you have to have a certain intellect to completely understand and, in the end, like this book. Perhaps I'm not smart enough to have enjoyed the story. I don't know. However, I can say that I most definitely did not like this - at all. I felt like the author was trying to present every philosophical thought he'd ever had into one book; most of the time I was confused, but I was curious about how it would end so I kept reading. I wish I hadn't. My mind ran wild with questions and assumptions, most more crazy than what actually happened (or, what I could understand was happening). There was only boredom and disappointment for me.