Can’t knock what Chris Gardener has done to turn his fortunes around - I really liked the film and looked into him more. Found a few interviews and he seemed like a real pri(k which I can’t shake the thought of whenever I see the film or see him mentioned now.edlass wrote:I love the pursuit of happyness. Story of Chris Gardner going from nothing to successful stock broker (played by will Smith) and the obstacles he has to overcome being a single dad and working for no pay etc. Really enjoyable.
Films. True stories. recommendations.
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The film Bowling for Columbine and anything else that Michael Moore puts out.
The link gives you a flavour of the film.
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The link gives you a flavour of the film.
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Good actor Toby jones..wasn't aware of this one.HunterST_BFC wrote:Just remembered this...
Marvellous
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3659786/
A great 90 minutes.
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Well worth seeking out. Superbly done in every aspect.tim_noone wrote:Good actor Toby jones..wasn't aware of this one.
Guaranteed good watch of a film, will always brighten any day!
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This is the best youtube version I’ve foundtim_noone wrote:Good actor Toby jones..wasn't aware of this one.
https://youtu.be/9BHQzB9S_kg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Everest, based on the " into thin air" book
The assets based on true story of Russian CIA mole
The assets based on true story of Russian CIA mole
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Loving Vincent-about the life of VVG but the film to use a technology that I’ve not seen before.
Featured on R4 next, worth listening too if you fancy a unique film.
Featured on R4 next, worth listening too if you fancy a unique film.
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Just watched "Tag" based on a true story ...
Its a very funny story about a group of Middle aged men who are still playing Tag every year....
Its a very funny story about a group of Middle aged men who are still playing Tag every year....
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Black Hawk Down.
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Born on the 4th of July
Zero Dark Thirty
Zero Dark Thirty
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A film coming out next week named The Keeper about the life of Bert Trautmann, trailer in the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46omuW8TvX8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Watched The Green Book recently. Pretty bloody good watch!!!
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Just finished watching Manhunt: Unabomber
Story of Ted Kaczynski who killed and injured a number of people over almost 20 years. Thought it was excellent.
Story of Ted Kaczynski who killed and injured a number of people over almost 20 years. Thought it was excellent.
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The Awakenings - another Robin Williams film. Shows what a good actor he could be. The man he plays, in reality Oliver Sacks, was still active and did a TV programme and I thought 'that's Robin Williams'!Longsidebogs wrote:Patch Adams (Robin Williams). Smashing film.
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser
The Wrong Man (Hitchcock)
The Human Condition - very long Japanese film.
Le Trou (Becker) - the most realistic prison escape film.
The Attacks of 26/11 - the bombing of Mumbai (Bombay).
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Another vote for The Green Book - great for the music lovers on here, too!!Dyched wrote:Watched The Green Book recently. Pretty bloody good watch!!!
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Sorry - I thought The Green Book was boring!
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Searching for Sugar Man:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2125608/?ref_=nv_sr_3" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
A documentary but ....
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2125608/?ref_=nv_sr_3" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
A documentary but ....
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I watched it in german and still thought it was excellant. I was a tad drunk mindIm_not_Robbie_Blake wrote:Sorry - I thought The Green Book was boring!
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Agree with Black Hawk Down, great film, watched it again on Sunday. Also Enemy at the Gate with Ed Harris as a german sniper, brilliant film.
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Someone mentioned it above, but worth highlighting in a separate post:
The Pianist is an incredible book and film, and if you know nothing about it don't be put off by the "musical" title.
Yes, the lead character is a pianist, but he doesn't get much chance to play the piano in the film as he is trying to survive in the Jewish Ghetto in Warsaw during the 2nd World War.
No spoilers from me, but his story is incredible, (but true) and it builds to a moving and thought provoking finale.
5 Stars from me.
The Pianist is an incredible book and film, and if you know nothing about it don't be put off by the "musical" title.
Yes, the lead character is a pianist, but he doesn't get much chance to play the piano in the film as he is trying to survive in the Jewish Ghetto in Warsaw during the 2nd World War.
No spoilers from me, but his story is incredible, (but true) and it builds to a moving and thought provoking finale.
5 Stars from me.
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“‘The Dirt” on Netflix is quite good as the story of Motley Crue. Not one to watch with the kids around, though.
If not, then it’s another vote for Manhunt:unabomber.
If not, then it’s another vote for Manhunt:unabomber.
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Coal miners Daughter
Loretta Lynn story. Exceptional performance by Sissy Spacek.
The Patsy Cline story is also a decent watch. Not sure of the name of the film but it could be Honky Tonk Girl or similar!
Update: Just checked the title. I chose the wrong song!
Film is Sweet Dreams.
Loretta Lynn story. Exceptional performance by Sissy Spacek.
The Patsy Cline story is also a decent watch. Not sure of the name of the film but it could be Honky Tonk Girl or similar!
Update: Just checked the title. I chose the wrong song!
Film is Sweet Dreams.
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If you are into nazi or holocaust tales try these:
Operation finale
The resistance banker
Riphagen
The photographer of matthausen
Playing for time
All on netflix.
Operation finale
The resistance banker
Riphagen
The photographer of matthausen
Playing for time
All on netflix.
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Gotti
The Teflon Don played by John Travolta, watchable.
The Teflon Don played by John Travolta, watchable.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47733193" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;claretburns wrote:A film coming out next week named The Keeper about the life of Bert Trautmann, trailer in the link below:
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The White Crow - the true story of Rudolf Nureyev the Soviet Union Bally Dancer.
Saw it yesterday afternoon a very good film and very well acted by Ralph Fiennes as Pushkin with quite a few non English actors playing the other parts.
Saw it yesterday afternoon a very good film and very well acted by Ralph Fiennes as Pushkin with quite a few non English actors playing the other parts.
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Is that all, say why you recommend it, doesn’t have to be the Gettysburg AddressClaret-On-A-T-Rex wrote:Fargo
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. suggests the film Zero Day if South West is interested in the event that made Moore make that film. He thinks it should still be available on YouTube.South West Claret. wrote:The film Bowling for Columbine and anything else that Michael Moore puts out.
The link gives you a flavour of the film.
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Edit - he has found the link - https://youtu.be/9uaTwwgcnxc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Control. Based on Joy Divison