A24 4,331 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 59 minutes ago, Chen G. said: Its certainly not documentary-like in how the shots are composed. And yet the whole approach is far more like a documentary than Braveheart, Titanic or Gladiator. That was also the point. 56 minutes ago, TheUlyssesian said: It IS historical. I say it is. But it is historical fiction. Using history as a backdrop. Watch the movie again. The backdrop (Operation Dynamo) IS the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Indeed. Dunkirk screams thriller far more than it does documentary. Not your conventional thriller, sure, but a Nolan one, yes. Chen G. and The Illustrious Jerry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 14 minutes ago, KK said: Indeed. Dunkirk screams thriller far more than it does documentary. Not to my eyes. I hardly see Dunkirk as a thriller. Then again, I also realize that docus can be fantastic thrillers. I thought the docu that I saw about Apollo 13 was way more tense than the movie with Tom Hanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUlyssesian 2,475 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 22 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Watch the movie again. The backdrop (Operation Dynamo) IS the movie. I would not even subject my enemies to that again. But jokes aside, you are talking in circles now. I don't know what point you are trying to make anymore. As if being a 'historical' movie is a badge of merit as opposed to 'historical fiction' or something. I think this is past the point of usefulness. Chen G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 38 minutes ago, TheUlyssesian said: As if being a 'historical' movie is a badge of merit as opposed to 'historical fiction' or something. I think this is past the point of usefulness. Where do you get that from? 38 minutes ago, TheUlyssesian said: I would not even subject my enemies to that again. Too bad, maybe you would have seen that the historical event isn't merely used as a backdrop in Dunkirk, like with Titanic (to which you compared it to). But, yeah, you seem to hate the film and so you don't like it when it's called a historical movie. You prefer to call it fiction. So who is putting one thing above the other here? To me, they are all historical movies (see post above). Chen G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUlyssesian 2,475 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 16 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Where do you get that from? Too bad, maybe you would have seen that, unlike with Titanic, the historical event isn't merely the backdrop in Dunkirk. But, yeah, you seem to hate the film and so you don't like it when it's called a historical movie. You prefer to call it fiction. So who is putting one thing above the other here? To me, they are all historical movies (see post above). Jeez same thing where are you getting this from? I would call movies I love fiction and movies I hate historical, if they were that. To me they are adjectives not judgements. What is this discussion even about anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Well, someone can always show me a list of movies that are true historical and not fiction. In other words, a list that excludes Dunkirk because that was all made up stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post toothless 963 Posted May 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2019 Dunkirk is - with Gravity and The Revenant - what I call experiences. Great movies the first time you watch them as long as it’s in a good theater. But the way they are built upon spectacle and twist make them pretty unwatchable later. At least that’s what I think. But they are good movies ! John, The Illustrious Jerry, Chen G. and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,051 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 But are they films? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 1 hour ago, toothless said: Dunkirk is - with Gravity and The Revenant - what I call experiences. Great movies the first time you watch them as long as it’s in a good theater. But the way they are built upon spectacle and twist make them pretty unwatchable later. At least that’s what I think. But they are good movies ! If movies become unwatchable after you've seen them once, they can't be good movies, in my book. But I think you're right that Dunkirk is meant to be experienced as if the viewer is given an opportunity to go along on the mission, hence the docu approach. Together with the people in the movie, we never see the whole picture. We see their 'limited' view. I partly went along with it, but at the same time, there was a distance between me and what was happening on the screen. I always felt safe, relaxed, and yet I was kind of fascinated by the approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,999 Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 1 hour ago, toothless said: Dunkirk is - with Gravity and The Revenant - what I call experiences. Great movies the first time you watch them as long as it’s in a good theater. But the way they are built upon spectacle and twist make them pretty unwatchable later. At least that’s what I think. But they are good movies ! I tend to enjoy most Nolan films more with repeat viewings. Especially Dunkirk. I didn't love it the first time but it gets better every time (despite some flaws). Karol John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 9 minutes ago, crocodile said: I tend to enjoy most Nolan films more with repeat viewings. Especially Dunkirk. I didn't love it the first time but it gets better every time (despite some flaws). Karol I only have seen it once. So why does it get better each time you watch it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Naïve Old Fart 9,511 Posted May 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2019 I've never seen DUNKIRK. It gets better every time I don't watch it. Chen G., Bilbo, The Illustrious Jerry and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,051 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Alexcremers said: I only have seen it once. So why does it get better each time you watch it? Isn't that obvious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chane 1 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 really cool story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 22 hours ago, Alexcremers said: So why does it get better each time you watch it? You don't know? YOU DON'T KNOW?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,999 Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 11 hours ago, Alexcremers said: You don't know? YOU DON'T KNOW?! It just does. Happens with every single one of his films. Not sure why. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Really? I think ive gotten all there is from Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, Inception too actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 TDKR was on tele tonight. I enjoy this one the most even though it's flawed and a bit clunky and bloated. It was the only one I think had a satisfactory resolution. Chen G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 TDKR is my favourite of that trilogy. Its less realistic, but more relatable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,948 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I like it, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Just now, Chen G. said: I like it, too. Does Morlock like it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Ahh supplies for ya journey. That's--that's wonderful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,948 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 1 minute ago, The Original said: That's--that's wonderful Are you putting some Revenge of the Sith in my Dark Knight Rises? The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Cheni... I'm pregnant. Chen G. and The Illustrious Jerry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 43 minutes ago, crocodile said: It just does. Happens with every single one of his films. Not sure why. Karol How can he not know?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,948 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, The Original said: Cheni... I'm pregnant. Something tells me that our offspring will not be well liked by the JWFan crowd. The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Tenet (2020) ... The second most expensive original movie of all time ... https://techlapse.com/entertainment/christopher-nolans-tenet-is-reportedly-the-second-most-expensive-original-movie-of-all-time/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Why's it so dear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Nobody knows. Everything is very secretive ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,999 Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 Behold! It's our Lord's 11th Coming! Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Zzzzzzzzzzz.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Nolan: The Tenet is like the Titanic, but then in space. It's going to be huge, man. Dieter Stark: Zzzzzz ... Wait what?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,511 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Nolan's new film could come with silver baubles, and The Queen doing the cha-cha-cha, dressed only in a pink tutu, and I still wouldn't watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,999 Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 5 hours ago, Richard said: Nolan's new film could come with silver baubles, and The Queen doing the cha-cha-cha, dressed only in a pink tutu, and I still wouldn't watch it. Why not? Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Because Richard thinks that Nolan is the enemy of film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 He's one of the only ones actually using film anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 That's because he's a snob. Chen G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Film is more permanent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,511 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 7 hours ago, crocodile said: Why not? Karol Because I don't want to see The Queen doing the cha-cha-cha, dressed only in a pink tutu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 You want to see her thrown off the balcony at Windsor castle and torn to shreds by the rioters. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 She seems like a sweet old lady! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,511 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 14 hours ago, Stefancos said: You want to see her thrown off the balcony at Windsor castle and torn to shreds by the rioters. Not quite. 14 hours ago, The Original said: She seems like a sweet old lady! She is. It's the other lot of freeloaders that I can't stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 12 hours ago, Richard said: Not quite. You're no longer Scottish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Shcotch Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,511 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 5 hours ago, Stefancos said: You're no longer Scottish? I happen to like Liz 2. It's most of her family that I can't stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,999 Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 On 7/1/2019 at 6:45 AM, Richard said: Because I don't want to see The Queen doing the cha-cha-cha, dressed only in a pink tutu. You need to accept Nolan into your heart, Richard. Karol The Illustrious Jerry and John 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Tarantino looks like he is the one who will betray Him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 The Lord has been sighted whilst creating a new chapter of The Book: His ways are beyond our understanding ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,051 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Is the Nolan church something like scientology? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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