Mr. Hakujin Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 This is a simple enough poll: you vote for all the films you HAVE NOT seen! Before you complain about a missing film from this list (Like The Godfather or Pulp Fiction) make sure you've voted on these other genre specific polls: v 1.0 Potpourri v 2.0 Science Fiction v 3.0 Comedies v 4.0 Musicals This go round it's gangster films, a genre I'm fairly familiar with (only film on this list I haven't seen is Bonnie & Clyde). I tried not to limit it to only Italian Mob movies, but let's face it--they dominate the genre. I also know there are no Asian/Yakuza/HK films on here. For one I really couldn't think of one genre film that's a must see. I also couldn't find any on the IMDB or AFI lists that I might've missed, so I figured lets just leave that as a genre unto itself for another poll, shall we all you Hard Boiled fans? And I've included some of the classic black and white films of the genre--which I'm sure few to none of the *pew-pew-pew-OMFG!!CGI* gen that dominate Hondo's have ever seen. However, you chilluns need to get yer edumuhkayshun in this genre at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 You've not seen Carlito's way? I'd strongly suggest it, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 You've not seen Carlito's way? I'd strongly suggest it, sir. You talkin' to me? I think it was Thrizzle who cast that vote. Only film on the list I've NOT seen is Bonnie & Clyde. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Ah, I thought it was just you and I who had voted. My mistake. *minces out of thread* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 Yeah, get outta here and go rent "A Bronx Tale." ;) It's based on actor Chaz Palmenteri's (sp?) childhood. Not a "traditional" gangster film, but a good one nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I haven't seen almost all of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 No, I haven't seen Carlito's Way. I've always meant to. I'm very pleased to see Sexy Beast on this list. That one gets overlooked too often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 My only real complaint of omission here would be City Of God. Can't think of anything else. Apologies if its been on another list btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 ive seen an awful lot of these, but there's more on here that i hadnt than idve thought, still. No, I haven't seen Carlito's Way. I've always meant to. I'm very pleased to see Sexy Beast on this list. That one gets overlooked too often. Sexy Beast is one of my not-seens. and Carlito's Way is among my personal favorites as a film, but not in a way id argue that it belongs on any one else's. Pacino again butchers an accent in his own special way, and the film's totally cliche about a man and his code tragically outliving his era, etc, but i do so adore tales like that that function to cross the bridge i have in my head of samurai flick > western > gangster flick as a form of mythology/morality tales. Even when Carlito is obviously misplacing trust or making the wrong decision, i empathize with the notion of being paralyzed to take the other, for being who he is. just a great flick. DoJ - its been a while, but would City of God count as a gangster flick, or one with elements thereof, like uh, slumdog millionaire kinda had the brother as a gangster/antagonist to the tale? ps donnie brasco, bronx tale etc still get overlooked, by my count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Well I don't see how City of God isn't gang oriented. Its a fair theme of the film, I'll be honest. The tagline of the film was "If you run you're dead...if you stay, you're dead again. Period". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 ah, right right. carry on then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I intend to. How can you argue Lil' Ze wasn't gangster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 Hold the fuckin' phone. Someone here has neither seen Goodfellas nor Godfather II yet managed to see Gangs of New York? I'm guessing this must be a chick who saw it for Leo. To this person I say right this cinematic travesty posthaste and see what happens to Fredo when he goes fishing. Now, I say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 i honestly never saw 3. lotta anti-hype, plus i didnt get around to it. or the original Scarface, Bugsy or Bonnie & Clyde. History of Violence and American Gangster are both in queue, both with mixed reviews (anecdotally). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Hold the fuckin' phone. Someone here has neither seen Goodfellas nor Godfather II yet managed to see Gangs of New York? I'm guessing this must be a chick who saw it for Leo. To this person I say right this cinematic travesty posthaste and see what happens to Fredo when he goes fishing. Now, I say! CITY OF GOD OR GFTO!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 I've actually got City of God on my HD, just need to find the time to watch it. But if NZA questions it's gangsa-ness then I'm loathe to amend the list until I see it, DOJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Crawl out whenever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 oh, mind you, whatever you file it under, its a great film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 geez i guess gangster movies arent my thing. i havent seen like 16 of those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I'm assuming The Godfather Part 1 wasn't on here because it was on another list, but why not the original Scarface? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 oh, mind you, whatever you file it under, its a great film. Without a doubt my favorite film. Bar none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Nick, you must be out yo' mind to not classify City of God as a gangster film! I just saw this tonight and I fuckin' loved it! Excellent recommendation DOJ! It's basically Goodfellas in Rio. Definitely wish I'd have included it on this list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 it is, its just been a while. i recall its excellence, but focused on a lotta the social commentary type shit. again, either way, this thread got you to watch it, so its a victory. axel's next though, he's got a lotta greats missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 it is, its just been a while. i recall its excellence, but focused on a lotta the social commentary type shit. again, either way, this thread got you to watch it, so its a victory. axel's next though, he's got a lotta greats missing. I think you're more remembering the fact it took place in the slums of Rio amidst such poverty, but the social commentary was a distant second to the story of drugs and gangs in those slums. Axel should definitely put this one (along w/ prett ymuch every other film on this list) in his "to see" queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I'm just going to leave this here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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