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It would be unfair to
say that foreign films are superior to American, because what we get
here are the award winners. Still, if you're going to spend the
time to find good movies, you can scarcely go wrong with the foreign
(subtitled) movies offered on NetFlix. When I said
"unforgettable," I meant that without hyperbole. A Woman in
Berlin is much more than the story of a photojournalist's
relationship with a Soviet officer; it's two hours spent in the Hell
that was Berlin in the final weeks of the Third Reich. Monsieur
Hire is a masterfully told crime story. Despite the above
description, there is nary a nipple to be seen, but it is nevertheless
sexually charged, and most importantly has a thrilling ending.
Aside: I
notice that Europa-Europa
is available on Instant Watch. I think it's one of the best
movies ever made.
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Rodge:
ReplyDeleteI had listed "Hachi: A Dog's Tale" to my Netflix Queue, based on your recommendation. Just went back and looked...it has been removed. Netflix still lists the movie, but doesn't give you the option to order it... not for your queue, not for your instant watch.
Damn!
Cuzzin Rick
You lost me at "nary a nipple." It's the 21st century and filmmakers still don't get this?!?
ReplyDeleteI watched The Thomas Crown Affair again the other night. The new one with All American Breasted, hot-as-the-sun, 40ish René Rousseau and whasisface. Still a fantastic movie after all these years, but with the added comedic element of an antique cell phone.
Tell me your euro picks measure up to that. I can be open-minded.
I preferred the McQueen-Dunaway version, but if that was a 4, these 5-6.
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