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Movies the giraffe watched in 2021: August (41 movies items)"First viewing - Aug. 14th I was determined to finally get this watched this month given all the praise heaped upon it. And if all you care about is how a film works on technical levels, then yeah this is great. The cast is stellar all around, and despite the absurd run-time I never found myself bored with it. It's a meditative look at gangster life that I don't think Scorsese could have pulled off when he was younger. I especially enjoyed the friendship between De Niro and Pacino's characters. "
1001 Movies ... my own version (2010's) (100 movies items)" Notes: Of course, like many other movie buffs, I had been anxiously waiting for this movie. Indeed, after almost 25 years, Martin Scorsese was working again with Robert De Niro on a massive gangster epic involving an impressive cast including the likes of Al Pacino. I mean, this combo Scorsese-De Niro-Pacino sounded already like movie heaven and when the critics turned out to be wild enthusiast, my expectations went sky high. Well, eventually, I find it rather difficult to judge this movie aft"
1001 Movies Chosen By Johanlefourbe (1001 movies items)" Notes: Of course, like many other movie buffs, I had been anxiously waiting for this movie. Indeed, after almost 25 years, Martin Scorsese was working again with Robert De Niro on a massive gangster epic involving an impressive cast including the likes of Al Pacino. I mean, this combo Scorsese-De Niro-Pacino sounded already like movie heaven and when the critics turned out to be wild enthusiast, my expectations went sky high. Well, eventually, I find it rather difficult to judge this movie aft"
Movies Viewed in 2021 (630 movies items)" First Viewing Viewing Date: April 5th Via: Netflix Plot: The story of a mobster hitman and his involvement with the Bufalino crime family, including carrying out the hit on Jimmy Hoffa. Rating: 7.8/10"
Movies I Watched in March 2021 (44 movies items)" Date: 3/14/2021 Viewed: Netflix First Viewing Note: Better late than never, I finally saw this movie. I'm a big fan of Martin Scorsese's films and I don't mind watching long movies. However, 3 and a half hours is a long time to watch a movie. I need to be in the right mindset to get in the mood to watch something very long. Seeing tonight was a rainy night, I had plenty of time to spare. The Irishman may not be my favorite movie from Martin Scorsese, but it's still a great movie nevertheless"
Best Picture Nominees (in Ten Sentences) (478 movies items)"You know how Martin Scorsese’s movies allude to Catholic ideology as a gimmick to enforce sympathy on his anti-heroes? Well, his Netflix entry "The Irishman" proves to be the best one throughout his filmmaking career. Under the alternate title “I Hear You Paint Houses,” the film is about Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a truck driver and hitman who may have been responsible for the assassination of Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino) and had ties with the Bufalino mafia family, led by Russell (Joe Pes"
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Mid-Year Oscars Predictions - 2019 Movies (10 movies items)"Reasons for Prediction: Scorsese back in the gangster genre with his old go-to stars De Niro, Keitel, Pesci, and newcomer... to Scorsese, Pacino. It's a true American tale of epic size and it said to be about much more than just gangsters. Once again, Netflix is pushing for awards and put A LOT of money into this one; so they'll be campaigning... if it's really good. Of course it is, it's Scorsese! Results: Nominated for Best Picture ZERO Wins NINE Additional Nominations: Directing "
Most Anticipated Movies - 2019 (40 movies items)"Points of anticipation: Scorsese. Martin-fucking-Scorsese. This one has been on my radar for years. Look at that ridiculous cast! Result: #3 on "Best Movies of 2019" list. Trailer: "
The Cinephile's Film Journal: 2019
Most Anticipated Movies - 2018 (40 movies items)"Points of anticipation: Scorsese. Scorsese teaming up with his old acting favorites, with Keitel, De Niro, and Pesci. Scorsese returning the gangster genre. Result: Not Released in 2018 Trailer: "
