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dlemond · 02-14-2004, 02:54 PM

I would have to go with 2001 and the original Solaris from 1972.

Solaris is fascinating and 2001 has always been a favorite- the book is great too.

Janice · 02-14-2004, 03:03 PM

My second favorite movie is, The Remains of the Day, (Goodfellas is #1), starring Emma Thompson and my second favorite actor, Anthony Hopkins (Bobby D is #1).

The movie is as slow as molasses, but I adore it. It's a sad and poignant film. It's one of the few movies that I own.

And Dlemond, you're my second favorite member here (myself being #1).

dlemond · 02-14-2004, 03:15 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
My second favorite movie is, The Remains of the Day, (Goodfellas is #1), starring Emma Thompson and my second favorite actor, Anthony Hopkins (Bobby D is #1).

The movie is as slow as molasses, but I adore it. It's a sad and poignant film. It's one of the few movies that I own.

And Dlemond, you're my second favorite member here (myself being #1).

Oh that's sweet Janice.

BUT,

I don't think I could ever bring myself to watch Remains of the Day.

My old roomate and good friend used to give new monickers to movies that were, as Jude Law said to Matt Damon in The Talented Mr. Ripley, "quite boring" (of course Jude had his head bashed in soon after that).

Remains of the Snooze
I Slept Right Through It (that was mine)
Meet Joe Nap

There are others.
Can't think of them right now.

LucyCompanyPhan · 02-14-2004, 03:39 PM

Oh i Hated Solaris.

I liked the Majestic while everyone else thought it was boring.

LucyCompanyPhan · 02-14-2004, 03:40 PM

ignore this post.

Brian · 02-14-2004, 04:53 PM

2001: A Space Odyssey

dlemond · 02-14-2004, 09:24 PM

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Originally posted by LucyCompanyPhan
Oh i Hated Solaris.

Are you talking about the 1972 original or the George Clooney remake?

I was talking about the original.

I am Him · 02-14-2004, 09:25 PM

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Originally posted by Brian
2001: A Space Odyssey

Another Vote for 2001: A Space Odyssey.

I also like Startrek: The Motion Picture

TJL · 02-14-2004, 09:51 PM

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Originally posted by I am Him
Startrek: The Motion Picture

Yeah, that's a great one.

Ria · 02-14-2004, 11:27 PM

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Originally posted by dlemond
Are you talking about the 1972 original or the George Clooney remake?

I was talking about the original.

Though the 1972 was better received, it's worth looking at the Clooney one simply because the director was so obviously influenced by the work of Alain Resnais (L'annee derniere a Marienbad specifically). It's an homage to the most important achievement in the representation of memory in film.

That being said, I'm going to make the incredibly obvious choice and say Gone with the Wind, the slow moving qualification being satisfied by the fact that the movie was so very long. . .

TJL · 02-14-2004, 11:43 PM

I would include "The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly" in my list of choices.
Although it's a western and has some action, it's not really a wall to wall action picture by today's standards.

It's really long, but highly entertaining.

vashti1999 · 02-15-2004, 03:17 AM

Running On Empty, it's definitely light on the action, very quiet, but it's a favorite of mine, one reason being River Phoenix's Oscar nominated performance.

Janice · 02-15-2004, 03:51 AM

A few more slow moving films that I loved are High Noon (that suspense does build), Tree's Lounge, The Good Girl, Punch-Drunk Love, You Can Count On Me, Open Range, and Unfaithful.

Brad Russ · 02-15-2004, 05:45 AM

Bridges Of Madison County, With Honors, A Family Thing, and The Straight Story.

LucyCompanyPhan · 02-15-2004, 01:16 PM

i was talking about the remake, but i don't think i would like the orginal either.

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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	My second favorite movie is, The Remains of the Day, (Goodfellas is #1), starring Emma Thompson and my second favorite actor, Anthony Hopkins (Bobby D is #1). The movie is as slow as molasses, but I adore it. It's a sad and poignant film. It's one of the few movies that I own. And Dlemond, you're my second favorite member here (myself being #1). Attached Images

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vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	favorite slow boring yet ulimately great movie Running On Empty, it's definitely light on the action, very quiet, but it's a favorite of mine, one reason being River Phoenix's Oscar nominated performance.
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Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Bridges Of Madison County, With Honors, A Family Thing, and The Straight Story.
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dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	What is your favorite slow boring yet ulimately great movie I would have to go with 2001 and the original Solaris from 1972. Solaris is fascinating and 2001 has always been a favorite- the book is great too.

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LucyCompanyPhan Hollywood Senior Member Join Date: Sep 25, 2001 Location: a far away place in sitcomville Posts: 2,254	ignore this post.

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Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	2001: A Space Odyssey

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TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I would include "The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly" in my list of choices. Although it's a western and has some action, it's not really a wall to wall action picture by today's standards. It's really long, but highly entertaining.

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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	A few more slow moving films that I loved are High Noon (that suspense does build), Tree's Lounge, The Good Girl, Punch-Drunk Love, You Can Count On Me, Open Range, and Unfaithful.

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LucyCompanyPhan Hollywood Senior Member Join Date: Sep 25, 2001 Location: a far away place in sitcomville Posts: 2,254	i was talking about the remake, but i don't think i would like the orginal either.