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Movies Watched in 2018
“I already saw this movie but it was such a long time ago and since I had it on DVD, I was really eager to check it out. First of all, to be honest, I was actually rather disappointed that they shot this movie in English instead of Mandarin of Manchurian which was probably the language spoken by the Emperor. Then, even though it was almost 3 hours long, it still must be the most accessible movie directed by Bertolucci. Basically, it was pretty much a rather straightforward biopic but it doesn't mean that I didn't seriously enjoy it though. Indeed, even though storywise, it was nothing really groundbreaking, it was visually really impressive and, by far, the most ambitious feature in this area delivered by the Italian master. Concerning the story, not only it was an entertaining tale about t” read more
Movies set in the World War II period (83 movies items)"Setting: China This was a beautiful movie. More than a piece of chinese history this is the heartbreaking story of a man whose life was from the very beginning not his own. "
Academy Award for Best Production Design: 1980s (50 movies items)"*Winner* Ferdinando Scarfiotti (Art Director), Bruno Cesari & Osvaldo Desideri (Set Decorators) "
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Films watched after 2010 July
Super Epic Lengthy Films 
Films I've Seen in 2016 (June) (56 movies items)"When: June 28th First-Time Viewing: Yes. How: DVD from the library. What'd I Think?: Grandiose, personal, epic, somewhat overlong biographical film. My Rating: 9/10 Other Notes: I watched the Theatrical Cut."
ASC Award for Best Cinematography (Film): 1980s 
Oscars 1988 Winners (My Version) (22 movies items)"Best Picture! Winner: The Last Emperor! Nominees: Broadcast News Fatal Attraction Hope and Glory Moonstruck"
Academy Awards For Best Director Deservers (89 movies items)"1987! Winner: Bernardo Bertolucci! Nominees: Adrian Lyne - Fatal Attraction Lasse Hallstrom - My Life as a Dog John Boorman - Hope and Glory Norman Jevison - Moonstruck"
Academy Awards For Best Picture Deservers (89 movies items)"1987! Winner: The Last Emperor! Nominees: Broadcast News Fatal Attraction Hope and Glory Moonstruck"
