*lol* right. But hey, some parts are still relevant, people can come here and look for recommendations. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
I knew this thread was old when I saw Adam had posted on it... For myself, the View Askew movies all make me think.
BLADE RUNNER (my favorite) If you guys didnt watch it yet go and watch it now. This is an order and after you watched it come back for the second order Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
Hullo, excelent thread. Yes, Kubriks is definately worth watching, especialy Clockwork. I would also say, Appocalypse now - I think it's philosophical values are often overlooked even though they are so obvious. And this goes without saying, Solaris. I haven't seen the new version, I don't know if it's out yet . But definately check out Tarkovsky's original. You could write a whole book of philosophical debate on itPlease Register or Log in to view the hidden image!.
Some movies I warmy recommend Requiem for a dream, Dead poets society, American beauty, Good will hunting and Shawshank redemption.
Que? *Grabbing sword and preparing to defend Chuck Palahnuik's honour* Dr. Strangelove, Clockwork Orange and Deep Throated Sluts volume 4 are all very philosophical movies.
Nothing to defend here. I am not attacking his views or integrity. I am not saying that Tyler's (or Chuck's) vision was not honorable or justified. Don't you think that on some levels it is a commentary on Fascism? Tyler's followers were urban soldiers sacrificing their identity and individuality for the sake of the cause. The "soldiers" were mindless identityless unquestioning followers of Tyler. "In Tyler we trust". The goal was to suppress the opposition of the masses through the means of socio-economic terrorism and forced nihilistic revolution.
You must give, "The Hunchback of Notre Dam", a serious viewing. It's all about this french guy with a large fatty deposit and limited hearing. He really fancies this chick Esmarelda but she reckons he's a bit of a toad and he doesn't ring her bell. The philisophical message is clear. If your a fat bastard with a lumpy back, don't chat up humpless women.
"Dr. Strangelove" I don't know that I'd call the good doctor philosophical. Political and brilliant, yes. But I'm curious what philosophy (other than political) you saw in it? Hm....... A movie that hasn't been mentioned? City of God (it's Brazillian, and brilliant)
Tyler: I think it explores the concept of futility very well. But then, so does watching the Leafs try to avoid elimination. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
Village of the damnedPlease Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Ok I'm not sure about philosophy as such but it sure does have cool looking alien children in it! Actually it is kind of philosophical, but alot of movies are in one way or another.
WAKING LIFE! Trust me on this, Waking Life is like an entire philosophy course in itself. It's done in this really cool animation too. Rent it NOW!
