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1
2046 (2005,  R)
2
Lust, Caution (Se jie) (2007,  R)
3
Da hong deng long gao gao gua (Raise the Red Lantern) (1991,  PG)
4
Snow Falling on Cedars (1999,  PG-13)
5
Pi (1998,  R)
6
The Story of Qui Ju (Qiu Ju da guan si) (Qiu Ju Goes to Court) (1992,  PG)
7
Zhou Yu's Train (2004,  PG-13)
8
Not One Less (Yi ge dou bu neng shao) (2000,  G)
9
Pride and Prejudice (2005,  PG)
10
Schindler's List (1993,  R)
11
Life Is Beautiful (La Vita è bella) (1998,  PG-13)
12
Shoah (1985,  Unrated)
13
The Bridges of Madison County (1995,  PG-13)
14
Der Himmel über Berlin (Wings of Desire) (The Sky Above Berlin) (1987,  PG-13)
15
Time to Leave (Le Temps Qui Reste) (2006,  Unrated)
16
Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (2006,  PG)
17
Amen (2003,  Unrated)
18
Guizi lai le (Devils on the Doorstep) (2000,  Unrated)
19
Shake Hands With the Devil: The Journey of Romeo Dallaire (2004,  Unrated)
20
Inland Empire (2006,  R)
21
Cannibal Holocaust (1979,  NC-17)
22
Sand and Sorrow (2007,  Unrated)
23
The Devil Came on Horseback (2007,  Unrated)
24
Bug (2006,  R)
25
Pink Floyd - The Wall (1982,  R)
26
My Kid Could Paint That (2007,  PG-13)
My Kid Could Paint That
(will review soon)
27
Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004,  R)
28
March of the Penguins (La Marche de l'empereur) (2005,  G)
29
Vertigo (1958,  PG)
30
The Holy Mountain (1973,  R)
31
The Breakfast Club (1985,  R)
32
Raging Bull (1980,  R)
33
Psycho (1960,  R)
34
Lawrence of Arabia (1962,  PG)
35
Les Miserables (1998,  PG-13)
36
Toy Story 3 (2010,  Unrated)
37
The Deer Hunter (1978,  R)
The Deer Hunter
The perfect anti war film.

15 July 2009
38
Kôkaku kidôtai (Ghost in the Shell) (Shell Mobile Force) (,  R)
Kôkaku kidôtai (Ghost in the Shell) (Shell Mobile Force)
(will review soon)
39
Zidane, un Portrait du 21e Siècle (Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait) (2006,  Unrated)
Zidane, un Portrait du 21e Siècle (Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait)
Must watch. Zidane being one of my favourite players and all.
40
Chavez: Inside the Coup (The Revolution Will Not Be Televised) (2003,  Unrated)
41
Breathless (À bout de souffle) (By a Tether) (1961,  Unrated)
42
Begotten (1991,  Unrated)
Begotten
(will review soon)
43
Mouth to Mouth (2006,  Unrated)
44
The Tracey Fragments (2007,  R)
45
Nekromantik (1987,  Unrated)
46
Waking Life (2001,  R)
47
Beyond Honor (2006,  Unrated)
48
Once Upon a Time in China (1991,  R)
49
Once Upon a Time in China 4 (1993,  R)
50
Once Upon a Time in China 3 (Wong Fei Hung ji saam: Si wong jaang ba) (1993,  R)
51
Once Upon a Time in China 2 (1992,  R)
52
Escape from Alcatraz (1979,  PG)
Escape from Alcatraz
Underrated.

2 August 2009
53
Kurutta ippêji (A Crazy Page)(A Page of Madness) (1926,  Unrated)
54
Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights (,  Unrated)
55
The Horseman on the Roof (1996,  R)
56
Les Amants du Pont-Neuf (The Lovers on the Bridge) (1999,  R)
57
The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988,  R)
58
Rendez-vous (1987,  Unrated)
59
Mauvais Sang (Bad Blood) (The Night Is Young) (1986,  Unrated)
60
Bathory (2008,  Unrated)
Bathory
Visually stunning and the costumes and sets were great to say the least but it's as if Jakubisko couldn't decide on whether to go with a serious drama or a light hearted film. This has to be one of the most frustrating films I've watched in sometime coz it clearly had the potential to be much better but they really fucked it up with completely unnecessary and absurd humour.

24 July 2009
61
The Countess (2008,  Unrated)
The Countess
Another film based on the Hungarian legend. Julie Delpy doing the role of the Countess is rather intriguing. This is also her second attempt at directing a film I think and the script is wriiten by herself as well. Really wonder how this is going to turn out. I can't wait.

Too bad this got delayed though coz of another soon to be released similar big budget film titled "Bathory". Could understand why the producers wouldn't want to take the risk but I really hope they don't kill it off completely.
62
Loose Change 2nd Edition (2006,  Unrated)
63
Häxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages (The Witches) (Haxan) (1929,  Unrated)
64
Public Enemies (2009,  R)
Public Enemies
Depp and Bale together in a mob film? Yes please!
65
Killing Pablo (2011,  Unrated)
Killing Pablo
The story of Pablo Escobar with Christian Bale and Javier Bardem in it. Can't fucking wait!
66
The Red Violin (1999,  R)
67
The Devil Wears Prada (2006,  PG-13)
68
S. Darko (S Darko: A Donnie Darko Tale) (,  R)
S. Darko (S Darko: A Donnie Darko Tale)
The sequel to the Butterfly Effect (which is a similar film in a way) failed and I have a feeling this would be no different. Still I wanna see it.
69
Watership Down (1978,  PG)
70
Ladri di Biciclette (The Bicycle Thief) (Bicycle Thieves) (1949,  Unrated)
71
Ashes of Time Redux (2008,  R)
Ashes of Time Redux
Very different from the Wong Kar Wai films I've seen so far but I liked it. It's not your typical asian martial arts film. Far from it.

18 July 2009
72
Biruma no Tategoto (The Burmese Harp) (1956,  Unrated)
73
Sansho the Bailiff (1954,  Unrated)
74
Russian Ark (2002,  Unrated)
75
The Apple (Sib) (1999,  Unrated)
76
Diabolique (Les Diaboliques) (1955,  Unrated)
77
Control Room (2004,  Unrated)
78
Exterminating Angels (Les Anges Exterminateurs) (2007,  Unrated)
79
Almost Famous (2000,  R)
Almost Famous
14 July 2009
80
Mein Führer - Die wirklich wahrste Wahrheit über Adolf Hitler (My Fuhrer) (2007,  Unrated)
81
Red Sonja (2010,  Unrated)
Red Sonja
Rose McGowan in a chainmail bikini kicking the shit out of bad guys. Now I know this is most probably gonna be real cheesy and all but what the heck, it's been a long time since we've seen a good hero flick with a female lead.

With Robert Rodriguez producing it, it might even turn out to be a pleasant surprise, who knows.
82
The Witchblade (2009,  Unrated)
83
Appaloosa (2008,  R)
84
The Secret Life of Bees (2008,  PG-13)
85
Ong Bak 2 (2009,  R)
86
Aaltra (2003,  Unrated)
87
Castlevania (2009,  Unrated)
Castlevania
Paul WS Anderson (AVP, Resident Evil) and Sylvain White (Stomp the Yard)?? What the fuck? That sounds as bad as Uwe Boll if not worse.

Honestly this was one of the best games I've ever played as a kid. A story as great as this along with those magnificent characters has the potential to output one hell of a film if done properly but things are already looking horrible. If they ruin this, it would make me sick.
88
The Wolfman (2010,  Unrated)
The Wolfman
Benicio del Toro and Anthony Hopkins! Looking good.
89
The Avengers (2012,  Unrated)
90
Watchmen (2009,  R)
Watchmen
Nearly put me to sleep. The fact I was watching the extended cut must have made it worse.

12 July 2009
91
Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009,  PG)
Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian
Why a film like this need a sequel is beyond me but I'm gonna watch it anyway when it comes out.
92
The Brazilian Job (2011,  Unrated)
93
Sin City 3 (,  Unrated)
94
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009,  PG-13)
95
Dark Shadows (2010,  Unrated)
96
Rambo V: The Savage Hunt (2011,  Unrated)
97
The Hobbit (2011,  Unrated)
The Hobbit
Anything based on Tolkein's works, I gotta watch. I'd be happier if Peter Jackson was directing it and the Lotr cast was available though.

update: Director Guillermo del Toro, who also directed Pan's Labyrinth is working on this. If he can manage anything even close to that, this will really be one to look out for. Peter Jackson's the producer I hear. Looking good.
98
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time (2010,  Unrated)
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time
O_0 Can't fuckin' wait for this. Most anticipated film of 2009 for me so far. Please don't ruin this.
99
Alice in Wonderland (2010,  Unrated)
100
Koyaanisqatsi - Life Out of Balance (1983,  Unrated)
101
Powaqqatsi (1988,  G)
102
Naqoyqatsi (Naqoyqatsi: Life as War) (2002,  PG)
103
Decasia (2002,  Unrated)
Decasia
Decaying film footage along with a wierd soundtrack. Even if you can handle the many epileptic seizures and headaches this might induce, you might still find it hard to watch. I tried but couldn't sit through. The phrase "Not for everyone" well and truly applies here.
104
Sans soleil (Sunless) (1983,  R)
105
Inglourious Basterds (2009,  R)
106
L'Audition (2005,  Unrated)
107
Au Revoir Les Enfants (1987,  PG)
108
The Tree of Life (2009,  Unrated)
109
Shutter Island (2010,  Unrated)
110
Heart of Glass (1976,  Unrated)
111
Grizzly Man (2005,  R)
112
End of the Spear (2006,  PG-13)
End of the Spear
Decent film based on a true story.

16 July 2009
113
Man on Wire (2008,  PG-13)
114
Pure (2002,  Unrated)
115
Black Sabbath: Inside Black Sabbath 1970-1992 (1970,  Unrated)
116
Black Sabbath: The Last Supper (1999,  Unrated)
117
Tony Iommi: The Guitar That Drives Black Sabbath (1992,  Unrated)
118
Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume 1 (1992,  Unrated)
119
Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume 2 (1992,  Unrated)
120
Up (2009,  PG)
Up
Pixar's next project.
121
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (Ice Age 3) (2009,  PG)
122
Loft (2008,  Unrated)
123
Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco (Pixote) (Pixote, the Law of the Weakest) (1981,  R)
124
Mozart and the Whale (2005,  PG-13)
125
The Big Blue (Le Grand bleu) (1988,  R)
126
Nordkraft (Angels in Fast Motion) (2005,  Unrated)
127
Elsker dig for evigt (Open Hearts) (2002,  R)
128
When the Last Sword Is Drawn (Mibu gishi den) (2003,  Unrated)
129
Comedian (2002,  R)
130
Huozhe (To Live) (Lifetimes) (Living) (1994,  R)
131
Head-On (Gegen die Wand) (2005,  R)
132
Yumurta (Avgo)(Egg) (2007,  Unrated)
133
Masumiyet (Innocence) (1997,  Unrated)
134
Jungfrukällan (The Virgin Spring) (1960,  Unrated)
135
Bagdad Cafe (1988,  PG)
136
Rosetta (1999,  R)
137
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2002,  R)
138
All the Invisible Children (2005,  Unrated)
139
Britz (2007,  Unrated)
140
Ashes and Snow (2005,  Unrated)
141
The Mists of Avalon (2001,  Unrated)
142
Henry V (1989,  PG-13)
143
Jason and the Argonauts (2000,  Unrated)
144
Need (2009,  Unrated)
145
National Lampoon's Animal House (1978,  R)
146
Wasabi (2001,  R)
Wasabi
21 July 2009
147
Shadow of the Vampire (2000,  R)
148
Sanctuary: Lisa Gerrard (2006,  Unrated)
Sanctuary: Lisa Gerrard
A documentary about Lisa with lots of cameo appearances from people like Russel Crowe, Michael Mann, Hans Zimmer etc all praising Lisa's work. Lisa herself talks a bit about her personal life away from the music, her time with Dead Can Dance, her solo career as well as her works for films which includes the likes of Gladiator, The Whale Rider, etc.

Very worthwhile for any fan of Lisa Gerrard.

31 July 2009
149
Ali (2001,  R)
150
Lone Wolf and Cub - Sword of Vengeance (Kozure Ôkami: Kowokashi udekashi tsukamatsuru) (1972,  Unrated)
151
Akahige (Red Beard) (1965,  Unrated)
152
Revolutionary Road (2008,  R)
153
Visions of Suffering (2006,  Unrated)
154
Ip Man (Yip Man) (2008,  Unrated)
155
Franklyn (2008,  R)
Franklyn
Very different from what I expected after seeing the trailers. False marketing aside, it's not a bad film.

30 July 2009
156
Solaris (2002,  PG-13)
157
Invincible (2002,  PG-13)
158
Animal Factory (2000,  R)
159
Samurai Rebellion (1967,  Unrated)
160
JCVD (Van Dammage) (2008,  R)
161
The Conversation (1974,  PG)
162
Tras el cristal (In a Glass Cage) (1986,  Unrated)
163
Dressed to Kill (1980,  R)
164
Angst (Fear) (1983,  Unrated)
165
Seul Contre Tous (I Stand Alone) (One Against All) (1998,  Unrated)
166
Sherlock Holmes (2009,  Unrated)
167
Kagemusha (Shadow Warrior) (The Double) (1980,  PG)
168
Carandiru (2004,  R)
169
O Caminho das Nuvens (The Middle of the World) (2004,  Unrated)
170
The Middle of the World (2004,  Unrated)
171
O Homem do Ano (The Man of the Year) (2003,  Unrated)
172
Abril Despedaçado (Behind the Sun) (2001,  PG-13)
173
Me You Them (2001,  PG-13)
174
The Hours (2002,  PG-13)
175
Medicine for Melancholy (2008,  Unrated)
176
Sukiyaki Western Django (2008,  R)
177
9 (2009,  PG-13)
178
9 (Nine) (2005,  Unrated)
179
Chugyeogja (The Chaser) (2008,  Unrated)
180
The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn (2011,  Unrated)
The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn
Pretty much read all these books as a kid. Loved it back then so I really hope they make something worthy. It looks promising coz both Spielberg and Peter Jackson will be working on it.
181
Il y a Longtemps que Je T'aime (I've Loved You So Long) (2008,  PG-13)
182
Klass (The Class) (2007,  Unrated)
183
Sin Nombre (2009,  R)
184
Houve Uma Vez Dois Verões (Two Summers) (2002,  Unrated)
185
Bicho de Sete Cabeças (Brainstorm) (2001,  Unrated)
186
Estamira (2004,  Unrated)
187
O Ano em que Meus Pais Saíram de Férias (The Year My Parents Went on Vacation) (2006,  PG)
188
Saneamento Básico, O Filme (2007,  Unrated)
189
Linha de Passe (2008,  Unrated)
190
Robin Hood (2010,  Unrated)
Robin Hood
Can't wait for this. Robin Hood with Russel Crowe and Cate Blanchett in it and directed by Ridley Scott.
191
Eternity and a Day (1999,  Unrated)
192
Thor (2011,  Unrated)
193
The Limits of Control (2009,  R)
194
Sleep Dealer (2009,  PG-13)
Sleep Dealer
It's sort of like a more dramatized version of Blade Runner with less action and set in Mexico, dealing with a number of interesting issues like labour and control of resources by corporations in the future.

A bold undertaking but the cheap looking effects and unconvincing acting (apart from Leonor Varela) makes it a disappointment for me at the end. The award winning screenplay could do with some work as well and quite a lot of scenes looked as if they were badly edited. It's a good story with much potential but the lack of a reasonable budget is probably the reason why it didn't turn out to be as good as the trailers promised.

Besides, having seen District 9 very recently, my expectations from a good scifi flick are pretty high at the moment.

10 September 2009
195
The Edge of Love (2008,  R)
196
Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America (2009,  Unrated)
197
Spartacus (2004,  Unrated)
198
Thundercats (2010,  Unrated)
199
Iron Man 2 (2010,  Unrated)
200
The Long Goodbye (1973,  R)
201
The Long Good Friday (1979,  R)
202
Der Baader Meinhof Komplex (The Baader Meinhof Complex) (2008,  R)
Der Baader Meinhof Komplex (The Baader Meinhof Complex)
13 July 2009
203
Made in Britain (1982,  PG-13)
204
Sid & Nancy (1986,  R)
205
Green Street Hooligans (2005,  R)
206
Away We Go (2009,  R)
207
Amelia (2009,  PG)
208
(500) Days of Summer (2009,  PG-13)

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