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Re: Ask HN: What is your favorite movie? And why do you like it?

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Post by wqfeng »

xijuan wrote: post #18
clicks wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think movie media (with subtitles) is one of the best ways to learn a language. I have been trying to learn Mandarin for a few months now, so can you please make some more suggestions? Thanks!

I am not sure if it is relevant. The most famous Chinese dating show now has a channel on youtube and the show supports English subtitles. I just took a look at it. The translation is very accurate and they show English and Chinese at the same time. I think it can be very helpful for you in learning English. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmGYsqlsbdQ

Well. I hope the people here don't think that's what Chinese women look like by the show. :D

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Post by gnosis »

aaronbrethorst wrote: post #4

Blade Runner, but not the theatrical version with the phoned-in narration. Director's Cut or Final Cut. It's a beautifully-shot noir film whose special effects hold up even today, and has a very interesting take on the nature of humanity. Edit: Harrison Ford on his narration: "It was simply bad narration." http://web.archive.org/web/20080603083514/http://www.harriso...

The original, with Harrison Ford's voice-overs, was perfect.

The various-re-releases such as the Director's Cut ruined it.

I hate Director's Cuts! They invariably make great movies worse. Why can't Hollywood leave well-enough alone? Why do they feel the need to mess with something that was great to begin with?

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Post by s_tec »

petercooper wrote: post #9

Koyaanisqatsi. It reminds me how big the world is and how everything is ultimately connected together in some way or another. Plus, good music and no dialogue which is a bonus.

Yes, Koyaanisqatsi is my favourite too. This is a film with no characters, plot, or dialogue. Instead, it offers 90 minutes of images set to music. The film begins with shots of nature, such as clouds, lakes, and mountains, and slowly moves its way into civilization, with roads, mines, cities, factories, and endless throngs of people. Watching this film is a unique experience, and really allows you to see the world in a different light. Plus, it's great art.

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Post by gghootch »

Always used to be Children of Men and/or La cite des enfants perdus. First is the most intense movie I have ever seen, some scenes literally blew my mind. Latter is very dark whilst beautiful and sweet, like Amélie but better - more techfriendlly.

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Children of Men: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VT2apoX90o

La cité des enfants perdus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSPmtX5KzEw

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