Topic: Old Movie Recommendations - page 2. (Read 423 times)

Fight Club
1999

I would suggest a few movies that I truly enjoy for the story, the actors, and the setting. I'm pretty picky when it comes to movies, and I detest anything brand-new. I love Marvel and DC, both the comics and the movies, but I've always preferred other movies. The first movie on the list is "Shining," which is based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. It is a wonderfully atmospheric and compelling movie that will not disappoint. I ranked the entire "Hannibal Lector" film series in second place, since it is a universally appealing movie. I'm going to rank "American Psychopath" in third place since it's an intriguing movie like the book, but he's already a novice.

The Shawshank Redemption

(1994)

Double punch

Some Newer Old movies which I own on DVD which I recommend is Beetlejuice with Michael Keaton- 1988
Batman with Michael Keaton- 1989
The Lost Boys with Kiefer Sutherland- 1987
Twins with Arnold Schwarzenegger- 1988
Fast Times at Ridgemont High with Sean Penn- 1982
Predator with Arnold Schwarzenegger- 1987
Who Framed Roger Rabbit with Bob Hoskins- 1988

It has been quite some time since I have watched some old movies. I would really like some recommendations.

If you are someone who enjoys watching old movies, then Close up by Abbas Kiarostami is a good one.

Classics. If you post them in the mentioned required format, I will add them to the list.

Old movies which I own on DVD which I recommend are Alien with Sigourney Weaver- 1979
The Godfather Part II with Al Pacino & Robert De Niro- 1974
Jaws with Richard Dreyfuss- 1975
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest with  Jack Nicholson- 1975
Psycho Directed by Alfred Hitchcock- 1960

Added! Thank you for the recommendation!

The Phantom Carriage or Körkarlen 1921, Swedish Silent Horror Film, by and Starring Victor Sjöström.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew6XUvvoK_o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ1RTpikz8I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxPl4HPHOSU



I know it's available with English text, but I couldn't find it on youtube.
It's a classic, the ax scene from the shining, among other scenes, comes from this movie.

Added Harakiri and Three Days of the Condor.

Anyone is free to recommend an old movie.

I have started watching old famous movies from different cultures and countries and I noticed every culture has their own original style of early film-making. So I decided to make a list of such movies. If you have a movie recommendation, please post it in this thread and I will add it to the list.

However please post it in the format : [Title of movie (year) - plot:...] [Your own synopsis on the movie] [Optional: Video link to the full movie]

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Kin-Dza-Dza! (1986) - _{plot: Two humans are trapped on an alien planet which was made almost uninhabitable as a result of selfish greed and a disregard for nature. I recommend watching this movie subtitled in its original audio. Full movie available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYHv8eJrW2Y}
This movie was really one of a kind. It was its own artstyle, it showcases the damage and corruption done by the Soviet Union from the perspective of a visiting Foreigner.
Here is a good explanatory video (Watch with translated subtitles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWoo16-udZg

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Harakiri (1962) - _{plot: The grandfather of a samurai asks permission to voluntarily perform harakiri but stalls by first telling his sad story, which builds up to a vengeful ending.}
You really can feel the emotions of this movie as it imbues the complementary emotions of vengeful satisfaction and benevolent discontent. I recommend watching this movie subtitled in its original audio.

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Three Days of the Condor (1975) _{plot: A CIA office worker becomes the target for assassination and attempts to find out the reason.}
 The experimental nature of early film-making in America is a sight to behold.

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Recommended by Arriemoller :
The Phantom Carriage or Körkarlen (1921) _{plot: Swedish Silent Horror Film, by and Starring Victor Sjöström. Full movie available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew6XUvvoK_o}
The movie's film-styles have been widely copied by many modern films. Some examples of visual echoes in other works throughout the century : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ1RTpikz8I
This is the english translated full version. (Bad quality and weird music added): https://youtu.be/ZvQzaSa_4Q0

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Recommended by Lak93xy:

Das Boot (1981) _{plot: A German U-boat stalks the frigid waters of the North Atlantic as its young crew experience the sheer terror and claustrophobic life of a submariner in World War II.}
It is shivering how they build up tension there. The pure horrific reality of what the people actually might have felt when boarding U-Boats back in 2nd WW.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082096/

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Recommended by odolvlobo:
Seven Samurai (1954) - plot: A village hires a group of samurai to defend them against raiding bandits.
This movie is considered to be one of the greatest Japanese films. It was directed by Akira Kurosawa, considered to be one of the greatest directors. It has plenty of action, humor, and drama. The Magnificent Seven is a famous American remake of this movie set in the American West.

Sunset Boulevard(1950) - plot: A struggling screenwriter stumbles upon the mansion of a forgotten silent movie idol and ultimately becomes her gigolo. The movie shows the events leading to his death.
This is a dark creepy drama. It ends badly for everyone. I like this film because it does a great job of bringing out the complexities of the main characters, contrasting their eccentricities and delusions against the other characters.

Dr. Strangelove (1964) - plot: A deranged American general initiates a nuclear attack against the Soviet Union.
This is a very entertaining dark comedy about pathetic politics, bumbling bureaucracy, and a mixed-up military leading to the end of the world. The movie stars Peter Seller, who plays three different characters, George C. Scott, Slim Pickens, and Sterling Hayden. It is directed by Stanley Kubrick.

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(Last updated 16. November 2022)