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    How about The Straight Story and The Elephant Man ? They are "normal" !

    - Mulholland Dr. (2001) --> 10/10
    - Lost Highway (1997) --> 10/10
    - Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) --> 10/10
    - Inland Empire (2006) --> 8/10
    - The Elephant Man (1980) --> 8/10
    - The Straight Story (1999) --> 8/10
    - Wild at Heart (1990) --> 7/10
    - Eraserhead (1976) --> 7/10
    - Blue Velvet (1986) --> 6/10
    - Dune (1984) --> 5/10
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      CommentAuthorRazzomega
    • CommentTimeSep 11th 2010
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    Wow theoffice911, Blue Velvet is absolutely one of his best!!
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      CommentAuthorsati
    • CommentTimeSep 11th 2010
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    Yeah Blue Velvet is iconic :)
    For me it's
    Dune 5/10
    LH - 6/10
    Fire Walk with Me - 7/10
    Wild at Heart 9/10
    Blue Velvet 9/10
    Mulholland Drive 10/10

    I never saw Eraserhead and Inland Empire, because I'm too scared, I heard "Straight story" is boring, but I'm watching "Elephant Man" for the first time tonight ^^
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    Yea I know "Blue Velvet" is one of his most praised one but it didn't appeal to me!
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      CommentAuthorsati
    • CommentTimeSep 11th 2010
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    It's the same with me and LH
    Shall I ";(" ? :)
    • CommentAuthorAsmodai
    • CommentTimeSep 11th 2010
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    I have seen the Elephant Man, it didn't really annoy me as much as it did bore me.
    • CommentAuthordesideria
    • CommentTimeSep 11th 2010
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    Imo:

    10:
    Eraserhead
    Wild at Heart

    09:
    The Elephant Man
    Blue Velvet
    Twin Peaks

    08:
    Mulholland Dr.
    The Straight Story
    Lost Highway

    7:
    Dune

    6:
    Inland Empire

    :)
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      CommentAuthorsati
    • CommentTimeSep 11th 2010
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    Really? I heard "Elephant Man" is such a moving movie and it makes people cry, well I probably will - I almost cried at the end of "Inception" it takes that little to move me:D
    • CommentAuthorAsmodai
    • CommentTimeSep 11th 2010
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    It made me yawn :P
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    Oh come on! You can't yawn in front of the last scene! With Barber's Adagio? Gets me everytime :'-(
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    + La journée de la jupe (2008) --> 7/10 Great movie! Difficult topic ("Entre les Murs" gone wild lol) Adjani put on weight but didn't lose her talent (César of Best Actress)
    • CommentAuthorJohannaP
    • CommentTimeSep 11th 2010
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    There are so many movies I still have to see. I have to see some of the Lynch movies you mentioned. Problem is that I usually watch with my husband and he doesn't like that kind of movies. I might have to send him on a holiday for a few weeks :-)
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      CommentAuthorsati
    • CommentTimeSep 12th 2010 edited
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    I hosted Woody Allen evening instead:
    Hannah and her sisters - 9/10 amazing movie and the journey Allen's character goes through in the movie is something I relate to
    Crimes and Misdemeanors 85/100 - great film, but watching it i gonna make "Match Point" look worse
    Annie Hall - 87/100 - hilarious and elegant, no wonder it's his most important film

    Tonight it's gonna be my favorite "Love and death", "Bullets over Broadway" and "Manhattan":)
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    + Cypher (2002) --> 4/10 / I liked the cinematography but I thought the script really sucked...
    + Nothing (2003) --> 6/10 / Funny weird movie!
    + King Kong (1933) --> 8/10 / Can't believe it was made in 1933!!! it's so modern! And it's shorter than the 2005 version which was way too long in my opinion!
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    Last movie I saw was Year One. A little disappointing, but a few good lines throughout.
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    Haha I had a few laughs with "Year One"

    Zed: You could be my right-hand man.
    Oh: I've seen what you do with your right hand. No, thank you.
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      CommentAuthorsati
    • CommentTimeSep 14th 2010
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    Secret life of words 8/10 - beautiful, powerful movie
    The usual suspects - 6/10 - once you know the twist it's not much fun
    • CommentAuthorFireball
    • CommentTimeSep 15th 2010
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    Crazy Heart

    Reminded me quite much of Walk the Line, which was a bit better in my opinion (gave it an 8/10 that time)

    Nevertheless Crazy Heart is a neat little movie, with a good message and I liked the soundtrack as well which is quite important for a music film.

    The Oscar for Jeff Bridges for "Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role" is debatable i guess...but i think he got it anyway as a reward for his whole career and maybe not particular for this certain movie.

    All in all I rate Crazy Heart with a solid 7/10.
    • CommentAuthorAsmodai
    • CommentTimeSep 16th 2010
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    Machete: 10/10, it delivers what it promises and more.
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      CommentAuthorsati
    • CommentTimeSep 16th 2010
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    Asmodai is it that good or that hilarious?:) or given your 10/10 is it both?
    I'm watching Six Feet Under again so no movies lately :)
    • CommentAuthorAsmodai
    • CommentTimeSep 16th 2010
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    I rate my movies as to what I expect from them and what it delivers, therefore this gets 10 out of 10 because it is what you expect it to be and really good at that: mindless violence, good jokes and just decent fun.
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      CommentAuthorsati
    • CommentTimeSep 16th 2010
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    Damn I should have rated Inception 6/10 if I had such system :)
    I want to see Machete, I like Rodriguez flicks and enjoyed Planet Terror a lot, Death Proof not so much ^^
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      CommentAuthorMichele
    • CommentTimeSep 17th 2010
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    planet 51, 6/10... idk, just felt like it was missing something, you know?
    • CommentAuthorChrisy
    • CommentTimeSep 17th 2010 edited
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    The Hours
    very good drama and wonderfull story telling
    8/10

    Dogtooth
    WTF!!!?? EXCELLENT! This movie pushes one by one all the doors of the morally unacceptable. It's weird but fantastic! If you loved movies such as "Sitcom" (Ozon) or "the Idiots" (van Trier), you will for sure love this one, also if you like the sobriety and the messages of some Haneke's movies. But dont watch it if you get easily disturbed ;)
    9/10
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    + Madeo // Mother (2009) : Great movie by the director of "The Host" and "Memories of Murder" The woman playing the mother is awesome --> 7/10
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    + The Butterfly Effect (2004) : Second viewing and I still like it --> 7/10
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    + Los sin nombre (1999) : A little disappointed with the ending. It could have been better! I prefered "Martyrs" in a similar movie --> 5/10
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      CommentAuthorsati
    • CommentTimeSep 20th 2010
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    Get Him to the Greek - 78/100- the funniest comedy since "The Hangover" - I love Russell Brand and Jonah Hill and they are hilarious together. The movie also has very surprising roles from serious actresses Elizabeth Moss and Rose Byrne. Awesome soundtrack, funny dialogues and very entertaining plot.
    • CommentAuthorLordMyst
    • CommentTimeSep 20th 2010
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    finally saw Iron Man 2

    it was oke
    the first one was 5 times better
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    + The Town (2010) : Great movie! As I really liked "Gone Baby Gone" (9/10) I had to check the last Ben Affleck. Cool action scenes on the street (Heat-style) and the characters are well written. Jeremy Renner stole the show to Ben though --> 7/10
    • CommentAuthorChrisy
    • CommentTimeSep 20th 2010
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    Star Trek
    well, the story was crap, I mean there was simply not enough story and every bit was predictable. Luckily visually it is nice but that's about it
    6.5/10

    The Cremator from Juraj Herz
    Another awesome one. Brilliant, gripping and horrific atmosphere, haunting music and superb filming. One of the kind
    8.5/10
    • CommentAuthorRenko
    • CommentTimeSep 21st 2010
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    Fish Tank - Great, i love it! The movie is so far away from typical movie clichés... it is refreshing ;)
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      CommentAuthorMichele
    • CommentTimeSep 21st 2010
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    high fidelity - 9/10
    just love rob gordon and his music touch

    primal fear - 8/10
    a great movie with a outstanding performance from richard gere(maybe his best one) and ed norton
    • CommentAuthorJohannaP
    • CommentTimeSep 21st 2010
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    The American. I liked it. Anton Corbijn is a great director. 8/10
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      CommentAuthormikebozzio
    • CommentTimeSep 21st 2010
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    Once (2006) : Markéta is mine... nobody dares to touch her!!! - 8/10
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    + Get Him to the Greek (2010) : What Sati said. Plus a great role for Puff Daddy and a fun apparition of Lars Ulrich --> 7/10
    • CommentAuthorChrisy
    • CommentTimeSep 22nd 2010 edited
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    Life During Wartime from Todd Solondz
    I love Todd Solondz, love his sharp sense of humour and his unic way to depict the american moralities and taboos. But unfortunately, this movie was a desapointment
    First, it is sequel of Happiness, why would he make a sequel of his own movie? and his most cult movie. Dont touch this movie please! It didn't need a sequel and especially NOT with different actors
    The cast is different and far from been at the level of the one of Happiness. Happiness is one of my favorite movie, it is hilarious. Life during war time failed to make me laugh, it is lacking punch, and repeating almost the same scenes as Happiness were just a bit anowing and a total lack of originality. Maybe Todd Solondz has nothing new to say...
    If it is your first Solondz movie, you will probably like it but it is just a fade copy

    6/10
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    + Iron Man 2 (2010) : It's entertaining but I find it kinda shallow. Plus I didn't find Scarlett attractive and that pissed me off... I gave the first one a 6/10 so I'll give this one a --> 5/10
    I'm not a superhero movie fan anyway.
    • CommentAuthorRenko
    • CommentTimeSep 23rd 2010 edited
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    The American - I agree with JohannaP. The movie is slow, but in a good way imo ;) Clooney is great again, the cinematography and the score fits perfect... i really enjoyed the movie.
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      CommentAuthorfungus
    • CommentTimeSep 23rd 2010
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    @chrisy: Thank's for your warning. Since Happiness is one of my favorite movies, too. I won't touch Life During Wartime.
    • CommentAuthorChrisy
    • CommentTimeSep 23rd 2010
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    Happiness is the best dark comedy ever made, period :)
    • CommentAuthorChrisy
    • CommentTimeSep 23rd 2010 edited
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    Deadgirl
    Far from been a masterpiece, there is however some interesting things in this little horror flick. The acting is average and the teanager story around it is just plain anowing. But the atmosphere and the overal ideas are really nice
    6.8/10

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    Hahaha that's a great poster Chrisy :-)
    • CommentAuthorChrisy
    • CommentTimeSep 24th 2010
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    It also represents the movie quite well ^^
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    Mary and Max

    hmm.. i don't know what think about this movie..
    quite strange world, little boring but story is interesting
    and no happy end :(
    7/10
    • CommentAuthorrulo
    • CommentTimeSep 24th 2010
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    Get him to the greek, as Sati said, the best comedy since the Hangover
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      CommentAuthorefji
    • CommentTimeSep 25th 2010
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    "Simon Werner a disparu" a subtle mix between "The Trouble with Harry", "Elephant" and "Les beaux gosses":: 9/10
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    Just finished The Others (2001), don't know why I didn't watch it before! Though I already knew the plot twist it still surprised me a lot :) It was all very well done, everything made such a sense... 9/10
    • CommentAuthorChrisy
    • CommentTimeSep 26th 2010 edited
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    9
    Yes very nice animation!
    8/10
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    + La rafle (2010) : Important topic for France but it doesn't bring anything new. Should be showed in schools, but not in film schools --> 6/10