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Which movies have aged like fine wine? (either in their message or cinematography) (self.asklemmy)

submitted 7 months ago by FatTony to c/asklemmy

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I recently saw 'Don't Look Now' (1973). Good picture, a little slow perhaps by today's standards but worthy of any movie enjoyer's time! So this movie was shot in Venice. Venice itself being an already beautiful spot to film even today. The way we get to look in a time capsule of Venice in the 70s makes the movie that much better!

People in the 70s could not in fact appreciate it the same way we do now. Concurrently we also can't do it for today's movies. Some movies can only be truly appreciated over time is what I believe. This matter can be expressed in both the movie's message or, as I did, its cinematography. Hence my question now to you.

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[–] ace_garp 23 points 7 months ago (2 children)

The original Blade Runner(1982)

That sparse and bleak mood will never age. Poses excellent dilemas and moral questions about cyborgs too.

Also Citizen Kane. I watched it a couple of years ago because of it's position in film history. Yes, it is that good of a masterpiece.

[–] Rhynoplaz 6 points 7 months ago

I feel like Citizen Kane is only good with a little bit of prep. Most people are watching movies for an entertaining story, and it doesn't have that by today's standards.

I took a film history class in college and we spent a week learning about the framing, lighting and symbolism used throughout the movie BEFORE we watched it, and I had never appreciated the movie until then.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The original Blade Runner(1982)

Except for sexual assault scene.

[–] Discoslugs 6 points 7 months ago

Dang. I had to watch this scene again. Definitely not consentual. Shes like running out the door before he steps in front of her.