I just watched a movie that I have been waiting years to see: The War Lord (1965).
A new copy of the US version DVD goes for about 140 USD on Amazon, but there is a Portuguese version also for sale (same DVD, but with optional Portuguese subtitles) for about 20 USD. I strongly recommend this movie if you can get a hold of a copy. It focuses on the internal turmoil of running an outpost on the Norman borders of England, under threat of Frisian raids.
Caveat emptor: The Middle Ages in this movie are unvarnished by politics or modern mores. It's enjoyable, but not for kids.
Movie Recommendations
Movie Recommendations
"A man may die yet still endure if his work enters the greater work, for time is carried upon a current of forgotten deeds, and events of great moment are but the culmination of a single carefully placed thought." - Chime of Eons
Re: Movie Recommendations
The Seventh Seal, probably my favourite swedish movie from the 1950's.
Justice is not neccesarily honourable, it is a tolerable business, in essence you tolerate honour until it impedes justice, then you do what is right.
Spelling is not necessarily correct
Spelling is not necessarily correct
Re: Movie Recommendations
Two of my favorite movies would have to be V for Vendetta and The Quiet Man.
Your punch viciously hammers a shark's abdomen.
A shark is stunned, but will probably recover.
http://www.elfonlyinn.net/d/20070925.html
A shark is stunned, but will probably recover.
http://www.elfonlyinn.net/d/20070925.html
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I second V Lysha, Natalie Portman is one of my favorite actresses.
The belief in a supernatural evil is not necessary;
Men alone are quite capable of every wickedness.
-Joseph Conrad, Under Western Eyes
-Tofuergus Greenroot, Gnomish Ranger
Men alone are quite capable of every wickedness.
-Joseph Conrad, Under Western Eyes
-Tofuergus Greenroot, Gnomish Ranger
Re: Movie Recommendations
This is somewhat relevant to Forgotten Kingdoms: The Wild Hunt. An indy film from Canada. It may make some viewers uncomfortable, but I really enjoyed it. I would not recommend this for younger viewers.
"A man may die yet still endure if his work enters the greater work, for time is carried upon a current of forgotten deeds, and events of great moment are but the culmination of a single carefully placed thought." - Chime of Eons
Re: Movie Recommendations
Another subculture film that looks kind of interesting. (I have not watched this one yet.)
http://www.dungeonmastersmovie.com/trailer.php
http://www.dungeonmastersmovie.com/trailer.php
"A man may die yet still endure if his work enters the greater work, for time is carried upon a current of forgotten deeds, and events of great moment are but the culmination of a single carefully placed thought." - Chime of Eons
Re: Movie Recommendations
I actually had the privilege of seeing this masterpiece. Absolutely amazing and worth the watch/purchase.
"He served, but found no pride in service. He fought, but took no joy in victory. He drank, to drown his pain in a sea of wine... ...It was hate that drove him. Though he committed many sins, he never sought forgiveness."