zen Posted February 22 Posted February 22 (edited) The thread is about rediscovering classic films. The films you watched now (2026 and onwards) for the first time or after a long long long time or the once you did not remember much. I will start with the one below that I watched recently. I didn't recall much about this film. I might not have even seen it earlier: Out of Africa (1985) Available in a restored 4K Dolby Vision transfer. This is a slow burn so maybe not for everyone. I was blown away by the story, cinematography (it has some breathtaking sequences), location, and the score, which is by John Barry so some tracks have that 007 score feel similar to tracks in Moonraker (1978) and A View to a Kill (1985). Since A View to a Kill was released in the same year, John Barry was probably working on both around the same time. The film won 7 Oscars - Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Score, Best Sound. Edited 1 hour ago by zen
zen Posted February 22 Author Posted February 22 After the period film above, let's go to a science fiction taking place in a distant future: Gattaca (1997) Available in a restored 4K Dolby Vision transfer. Again this is a film I may have seen before or may not have seen. It came across as one of the best films in its genre in my recent watch. The story is engaging. The production design is memorable. It is relatively a slow burn but keeps you hooked with its suspense and layers. The film was not a box office success at the time of its release but has gained cult status over the years. And I can see why. This is a notable film in its genre.
kepler37b Posted February 28 Posted February 28 This was in my top 3 20 years back and even now. One of the greatest films ever made by western cinema. I will not put the movie name here. I HIGHLY encourage you folks to explore and find out. MASTERPIECE!!!!!! Frank Darabont. You are a under-rated legend. Lord and singhvivek141 2
singhvivek141 Posted February 28 Posted February 28 20 minutes ago, kepler37b said: This was in my top 3 20 years back and even now. One of the greatest films ever made by western cinema. I will not put the movie name here. I HIGHLY encourage you folks to explore and find out. MASTERPIECE!!!!!! Frank Darabont. You are a under-rated legend. HOPE...it's a dangerous thing.
kepler37b Posted February 28 Posted February 28 4 minutes ago, singhvivek141 said: HOPE...it's a dangerous thing. I hope I can make it across the border... Get busy living get busy dying.. Peak writing by stephen king.
zen Posted yesterday at 03:57 PM Author Posted yesterday at 03:57 PM This Property is Condemned (1966) Another film directed by Sydney Pollock (Out of Africa is already mentioned here), starring Natalie Wood and Robert Redford (he was in Out of Africa as well). It is based on a play by Tennessee Williams. Again this is not a film for everyone unless you are into emotions and a sense of melancholy. Much like Out of Africa, this can be said to be a woman centric film with Natalie Wood shinning. The last 20-25 minutes of the film takes place in New Orleans which lifts the film to make worth a mention!
zen Posted 1 hour ago Author Posted 1 hour ago (edited) Oldboy (2003, Korean) This is an emotional powerhouse. It is difficult to make films like this. People have made remakes such as Zinda (2006, Hindi) and Oldboy (2013) but they tend to fall short of the original. ' In the past, I avoided the film due to its sad incest angle. Since its transfer got a 4K restoration, I watched it again, by now being used to the sad angle. Overall, I was blown away by the film as an impactful stylish package! The opening sequence on the rooftop is brilliant. Edited 38 minutes ago by zen
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