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Poll Question: Vote for three you like -- and the academy awards go to?
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I've always found the juxtaposition of the coda to the love song "Layla" to a grim series of mob hits in Goodfellas to be one of the great insertions of a song into a soundtrack....


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Originally posted by The Dark Elf The Dark Elf wrote:

I've always found the juxtaposition of the coda to the love song "Layla" to a grim series of mob hits in Goodfellas to be one of the great insertions of a song into a soundtrack...
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Also the notorious rendition of "Singin' in the Rain," in A Clockwork Orange.
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Just so all see this since I hope to close nominations and confirm all entries within 10 or so hours. Thus far. If your name has a question mark attached to it, please confirm your selection.


Originally posted by Logan Logan wrote:

So the master list, some already did, but I added year of film release to various ones (not based on year of soundtrack release).

It's not finalised, and I added question marks to those seemed undecided (sorry if I misread and you had decided), and people can still change their choices, so nothing is set in stone, but it should be getting quite hard or firm-set. By tomorrow evening (PDT) I hope we can finalise them, or by early Thursday morning (PDT) if that is more convenient. If there are errors in the list, please let me know. I want to put the poll up by Thursday morning (so a day and a half from now).

Logan: Ennio Morricone - "L'arena" - Il Mercenario (The Mercenary) (1968)

Psychedelic Paul: Hans Zimmer f. Lisa Gerrard - "Now We Are Free" - Gladiator (2000)

Gentle and Giant: John Murphy - "In the House, In a Heartbeat" - 28 Days Later (2002)

Snicolette: Nino Rota - "Romeo and Juliet" theme - Romeo and Juliet (1968)

Grumpyprogfan: Spinal Tap - "Big Bottom" - This is Spinal Tap (1984)

I prophesy disaster: Ennio Morricone - "Magic and Ecstasy" - Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)

rushfan4: John Williams - "The Imperial March" - Star Wars (1977)

? TCat: Mark Isham - "Pittsburgh 1901" - Mrs. Soffel (1984)

Shadowyzard: Tan Dun - "Farewell" - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

Lewian: Wim Mertens - "Struggling for Pleasure" - The Belly of an Architect (1987)

Meltdowner: Aaron Copland - "Our Town Suite" - Our Town (1940)

jamesbaldwin: Zbigniew Preisner - "Van den Budenmayer Concerto en mi mineur (SBI 152) Version de (1798) - La Double Vie de Véronique (1991)

? mathman0806: Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross - "Technically, Missing" - Gone Girl (2014)

Raff: Howard Shore - "Foundations of Stone" - The Two Towers (2002)

? micky: Maurice Jarre - "Lara's Theme" - Doctor Zhivago (1965) or Melancholia if video works for all.

Tiberiu Olah - "Osanda" (main theme) - Osanda (1976)

dr wu23: Bernard Herrmann - "Vertigo Theme" - Vertigo (1958)

BrufordFreak: Clint Mansell - "Pi R Squared"- Pi (1998)

I will amend this list as nominations are confirmed, and to add any applicable others.


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First of all, Ennio Morricone, R.I.P. I guess you already knew that lots of your musical pieces are used (and illegally abused) in many Turkish movies. Hope you had forgiven us before your sad departure.

Secondly, Shadowyzardos thanks AstroLogan for this great idea. 

And lastly, my analyses turned out to be almost exhaustive. (I say "almost" because there were 2 songs that Youtube didn't show me, possibly a regional prohibition issue. Edit: micky's one is added, there remains one.) I included (almost) all the things shared here, unless I somehow missed something. Well, I wasn't exhausted doing this, but you know what else "exhaustive" means. Wink I will edit this post, if more contribution arrives.

I'll use this (Exclamation) symbol before your nicknames, so as to make it easy to spot them. This is not a warning sign, regarding my intention; but a means intended to make things easier.

Here's my take:

ExclamationLogan: 

Ennio Morricone - "L'arena" - Il Mercenario (The Mercenary) (1968)
A rich and pleasant piece with diverse and harmonious instrumentation. I especially liked the percussions in it. Kinda made me think of Red Kit, in a way that after the struggle is over, a guy gets exhausted and moving away from the battlefield and enjoying a tranquil state after the victory. I don't know about the movie, but it "feels" like that, for me.

Paul Giovanni & Magnet - "Willow's Song" - The Wicker Man OST
I know and love this movie. The song put here is eerie but pleasant. Somewhat has a prog rock vibe in it.

Jean Pierre Mirouze - "Sexopolis" - Le Mariage Collectif OST
Started out really promising, but on the whole, too static for me. Very nice tune, but not "moving". We hang out in a bar called "Sakal" (Beard) in Ankara, they play lots of stuff like this, but more modern.
 
Il Sorriso del Grande Tentatore - Dies Irae (Ennio Morricone)
Eerie stuff. I like the contrast of typical classical vocals and the frantic and lunatic ones; and the blend of standart rhythmic structures and the random ones. I guess I'm hearing some atonality here, too. The visual of the video is pretty cool, too.

Ennio Morricone - Una donna da ricordare - Remastered - Maddalena (1972)
Loved it. Craftily composed and presented with an impressive sound. I've yet to hear the original version, though.
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the wicker man ost-corn rigs
Excellent music from an excellent movie. This should suffice.

Michael Nyman Chasing Sheep Is Best Left To Shepherds
Energetic and tight classical vibes. A flamboyant approach both in the song and the video (taken from the movie, I guess?) But the sheep, oh come on, it should be about a kingly royal hunt. Haha.

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Hans Zimmer f. Lisa Gerrard - "Now We Are Free" - Gladiator (2000)
I'm the only person I know, because I cannot know any other person. No, oops, I was gonna say... I'm the only person I know who didn't like this movie and doesn't like Joaquin Phoenix as an actor. Not a fan of Russell Crowe,, either. But this song is very good. Feels like a new-age mystic chant. Very good choice.

ExclamationGentle and Giant: 

John Murphy - "In the House, In a Heartbeat" - 28 Days Later (2002)
As a horror fan, I'm not very fond of zombie movies. I can even say that I only love The Return of the Living Dead, as for such movies. [Rec]'s ending part gave me the creeps, also. Braindead is awesome fun, as a zombie comedy. Anyway, this 28... stuff is nice and OK. The music put here off the movie, well. OK for me, at best.

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Nino Rota - "Romeo and Juliet" theme - Romeo and Juliet (1968)
I love Shakespeare and tons of his adaptations to the screen. I might have watched this one, but at least I don't remember watching it. The music put here is very English and a delight for my ears. I loved it. Dramatic and moving. Awesome.

Seán Ó Riada – Women of Ireland (form Barry Lyndon)
Nickie's style. Great as always. Lush harp and other strong instruments merged inside a powerful theme. Loved that pastoral feeling.

Eurythmics - Julia (Extended Mix)
I like Eurythmics a lot. Again, very good and differs from your other selections. Seemingly simple, but very sophisticated songwriting, especially regarding the vocal parts. İmpressive sound and melodies, too. Almost perfect, if only they had applied the fade out properly... All in all; grandiose song, without being bombastic.

Exiles: The Wolves of Midwinter by Mary Fahl
Excellent sound, recording, and sound processing. The song is good, too. Watching the singer is also delightful, she seems to be very much into the song while singing.

ExclamationGrumpyprogfan:
 
Spinal Tap - "Big Bottom" - This is Spinal Tap (1984)
Entertaining and cool, that's all I can say.

ExclamationI prophesy disaster: 

Ennio Morricone - "Magic and Ecstasy" - Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)
Bizarre but fun. One can imagine a thrilling adventure scene, just by listening to this. Good nomination. Thumbs up.

Exclamationrushfan4: 

John Williams - "The Imperial March" - Star Wars (1977)
As I already mentioned in one of my earlier posts, this is my favourite march music, and one of my favourite tunes ever. Enough saying, I presume.

ExclamationTCat: 

Mark Isham - "Pittsburgh 1901" - Mrs. Soffel (1984)
A haunting and emotional piece. Loved it, really loved it. Very sentimental.

Cry Little Sister (Theme from ''Lost Boys'')
I mentioned my love for this tune. I cannot express how I value this song enough.

"I Am Weary (Let Me Rest)" - The Cox Family - from "O Brother Where Art Thou" (2000)
I love this movie and this song, enough said. (Sorry TCat, your picks are too damn awesome, so I was overwhelmed and couldn't make my analyses more detailed. You know, if you love something very much, sometimes you cannot express it.)

Into the West (LOTR)
Good song, with a singer having an original and beautiful timbre. Annie Lenox, guys and gals! The ending part is beautifully complementary, by the bye.

Annie Lennox - "Love Song for a Vampire" from "Interview with a Vampire".
I love Interview with the Vampire. It is funny that the Latino Banderas was the more charismatic vampire, than the white Brad Pitt, haha. This song is nice, too. Too bad that the sound quality is too crappy, even considering Youtube's standarts.

ExclamationLewian: 

Wim Mertens - "Struggling for Pleasure" - The Belly of an Architect (1987)
Already captivated by the piano at the beginning. A composer might scorn the simple approach in the melodies, but very impressive for me because it is very passionate music. I think academically not a brilliant piece, but it compensates that with the energy and passion. A thumbs up to this, too.

The Insects - Creep Soundtrack
A pill in space!!! But I refuse to swallow it. Might be cool with the movie, yet too noisy for my liking.

Nino Rota - La Dolce Vita - Blues
Again, a tune that can be cool inside a movie. This time, not annoying, but not brilliant, either. I liked the second part better, by the way.

Ryuichi Sakamoto - Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (Theme Original)
This becomes my favourite among yours'. I love far eastern tunes (I could've said "oriental", but it can also encompass my country's music.) This one is quite static and repetitive too, but I loved the tune so this didn't bore me.

ExclamationMeltdowner: 

Aaron Copland - "Our Town Suite" - Our Town (1940)
Beautiful, if not that special, classical piece. Again, it can impress better while watching the movie. Also it "moves" very smoothly and and the transitions are coherent, which is a good sign of being a good composer.

Exclamationjamesbaldwin: 

Zbigniew Preisner - "Van den Budenmayer Concerto en mi mineur (SBI 152) Version de (1798) - The Double Life of Véronique (1991)
As expected from an Italian forum member, a high quality piece with excellent classical characteristics. Very beautiful and dramatic solo and choir vocals, very haunting and captivating music. A very big thumbs up and hearty applause.

ennio morricone/joan baez - The ballad of Sacco and Vanzetti
A touching piece with passion and sentimentality. Powerful music, even resonating better with the striking visuals in the video.

Gabriel's Oboe - Ennio Morricone
A good one. Not as "flashy" as your other choices, but this one has a great thematic value which makes it as important.

A Filetta - U Lamentu di Gesù - Music inspired by the Film Passion, directed by Mel Gibson.

Honestly, such kind of music (especially vocals) doesn't bring tears to my eyes. It is the same about Fado music of Portugal. I just find them authentic and sometimes exotic. Some think that it is strange, but what can I do if I can't feel their pain? Should I force myself for it?

Exclamationmathman0806: 

Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross - "Technically, Missing" - Gone Girl (2014)
I loved the sound. Started out dreamy, but went on with stronger timbres, and repeated the pattern and ended rather weirdly; I guess for a scene in the movie. Actually not my thing, but still a good one.

Gojira Main Title - 1954 Akira Ifukube
Began like noise/drone ambient and went on with classical music elements. Again, not too impressive but can be while watching the movie. By the way, I generally don't like fantasy/horror with giant creatures. I nearly always prefer small or medium creatures that infest peaceful human realms, haha.

Ramin Djawadi feat. Tom Morello - Pacific Rim
Despite being a huge Del Toro fan, I didn't like this movie much. This music didn't do it for me, either. Yet, after 3:40 or so, there was a good part and it is combined with the ending very nicely.
 
Michael Giacchino - "Incredits" - The Incredibles 
I was expecting a horrible thing, but thankfully this is great stuff. Very fun and made me wanna twist & shout. The second part is like a fun crime scene, haha. And there's an action feel throughout. I didn't find it "incredible", but still very good.

ExclamationRaff:

The Graduate -- Are you going to Scarborough Fair?
Beautiful little piece of cake, oops sorry, I meant too tasty and cute.

Howard Shore - "Foundations of Stone" - The Two Towers (2002)
In all honesty and as a striking example of "unpopular opinion", I've always found almost all of the LOTR tunes uninspired. I liked most of them, but unfortunately didn't find them original and incredible. This one you put here, though, is a (perhaps "the") favourite of mine. I like this tune a lot.

Exclamationmicky:
 
Maurice Jarre - "Lara's Theme" - Doctor Zhivago (1965)
After your "boring as sh*t" Lana Del Rey thing for the previous poll, this felt like heaven. Very beautiful and mesmerizing.

Cross of Iron - Soundtrack | Main Title | Ernest Gold
Should I imagine dancing stuffed ducks and people shooting them for the prize while listening to this? Joke aside, umm, fine in its own right I guess. (Melancholia vid is prohibited in my country, I'll listen to it later if I could.)
Edit: micky PM'd me and we sorted it out. 

Lars Von Trier - Melancholia - (Richard Wagner - Tristan und Isolde - Prelude)
Not a big fan of Wagner, but I think he is a very important figure in classical music. I liked this piece; though, like I said (under the dr wu23 heading, near the bottom), I'm not a big fan of the classical outputs of the 20th century and forward. This is from one previous century, but Wagner was ahead of his time, so I see it in a similar way. All in all, I liked this one. If I repeatedly listen to this, I might love it too; as befitting my conception of the modern and postmodern classical music (and it can also include the 19th century too, to an extent) as acquired taste, mostly.

Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini (From "Somewhere in Time")
Very special and intriguing. Would go great while drinking champagne with a lady in parliament. Not in a parliament building, of course. 

I love The Fifth Element and the musical pieces in it. Yet, I love them inside the films and would not listen to them separately. For instance the alien diva scene was perfect and the music was unmatched for that scene, but I don't remember listening to it without watching the scene.

ExclamationCristi:

Bruno Nicolai "the case of the bloody iris" 1972
Sounds very energetic and authentic. I can even imagine a movie scene without watching anything. 

Ennio Morricone - Le Clan des Siciliens (1969)
Good and a little melancholic piece. I liked it. Should be a perfect match for a bottle of quality red wine. Actually, the repetitive guitar arpeggios would enhance the red wine's pain and pleasure giving intoxicating effect.

Tiberiu Olah - Osanda (main theme) - 1976
Nice.

Exclamationdr wu23:

Bernard Herrmann - Vertigo (theme)
Excellent thematic music... with an epic continuation after the pause, and a horrible fade out conclusion, haha. 'Nuff said.

North By Northwest | Soundtrack Suite (Bernard Herrmann)
Well, it is a suite. A damn good one. Not in the "acquired taste" category for me, unlike most of the 20th century and onwards classical pieces. It gripped me from the start. The actor in the image looks like thinking: "What the hell am I doing here?". Haha.

ExclamationBrufordFreak:

Clint Mansell - "Pi R Squared"- Pi
Freak song, that reminded me of the music played throughout the dogs chasing a rabbit scene (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exNvf8uZ6lk) in one of my favourite films: Snatch; albeit with wilder rhythms like those of The Prodigy. I liked it, and liked the movie as far as I remember, it's been too long since watching it, though. Definitely a good choice.








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^ good job, Shadowyzard. :D

^^^ Indeed there are many older songs incorporated wonderfully into soundtracks. While I discounted ones such as that use of Layla, I do like such expression.

Originally posted by dr wu23 dr wu23 wrote:

All the soundtracks I like have previously written pieces from classical or rock artists, none are completely original......(and I thought Wicker Man used previous folk pieces also and not original ones. At any rate a good film.)...so no contribution from me so far.
A few I like:  Barry Lyndon, 2001, Performance, The Big Chill.

These are well known but favorites for me.
Original 'Vertigo' soundtrack by Hermann....one of my all time favorites.,,,and a favorite film....


Added you to the list for the Herrmann Vetigo theme. I love that. Haven't seen the film in many years, and had forgotten the music. Wonderful.

The Wicker Man had a mix of original music made for the film, such as Willow's Song which was written by Paul Giovanni, and traditional music.

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My final will be Reznor & Ross for Gone Girl. 
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@ Shadowyzard:  Well, you put me to shame with this one! ClapMuch more attention paid to the actual pieces than rambling down the corridors of my several lifetimes, music and books being the constant companions no matter what.....

Very well-written synopses and personal ruminations on the same, without adding a short story on some of them.  Wink

Thank you for the compliments...I have to say, though, that Mary Fahl is not intended to be a true alternate, as an audiobook is not a film.  I've never listened to one, but do they often have music?  Might be another poll category if enough PA folk turn to audiobooks for whatever reason. She was brought in more as a response to Mike's inclusion of Anne Rice films/books/Eurythmics discussion that ensued. 

I am glad several people have enjoyed her, I may have inclusions of her music in other sorts of polls, if they are suited to the poll rules.
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Originally posted by Snicolette Snicolette wrote:

@ Shadowyzard:  Well, you put me to shame with this one! ClapMuch more attention paid to the actual pieces than rambling down the corridors of my several lifetimes, music and books being the constant companions no matter what.....

Very well-written synopses and personal ruminations on the same, without adding a short story on some of them.  Wink

Thank you for the compliments...I have to say, though, that Mary Fahl is not intended to be a true alternate, as an audiobook is not a film.  I've never listened to one, but do they often have music?  Might be another poll category if enough PA folk turn to audiobooks for whatever reason. She was brought in more as a response to Mike's inclusion of Anne Rice films/books/Eurythmics discussion that ensued. 

I am glad several people have enjoyed her, I may have inclusions of her music in other sorts of polls, if they are suited to the poll rules.


Thanks lady!

BTW, I mentioned all the songs and thematic music here, even if they are not film music or alternates. So, no problem that Mary Fahl is included, for my part. Smile
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^ It's a great job, way better than my silly attempt. Took me hours, but mine didn't come out as well as I would have liked.
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Originally posted by Logan Logan wrote:

^ It's a great job, way better than my silly attempt. Took me hours, but mine didn't come out as well as I would have liked.


Thank you Astrologanthrope. :D
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Originally posted by Shadowyzard Shadowyzard wrote:

Originally posted by Logan Logan wrote:

^ It's a great job, way better than my silly attempt. Took me hours, but mine didn't come out as well as I would have liked.



Thank you Astrologanthrope. :D


You're more than welcome TheShadowyzardoz. :D
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my nomination
Tiberiu Olah - Osanda (main theme) - 1976
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Glad to hear it, Shadowyzard!Smile
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

my nomination
Tiberiu Olah - Osanda (main theme) - 1976


Thanks, and great choice methinks. I really loved that.
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@Shadowyzard: Indeed, great job there, thanks! I almost regret not having nominated the Insects just for their defying of what seem to have become the standards of this poll. But Mertens deserves some recognition, and the Insects thing is honestly not one of their outstanding pieces, of which unfortunately either I know that they are not movie soundtracks, or I don't know what they were made for.
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1) Morricone - L'arena. Morricone is famous for his melodies, for an intrusive narrative music that almost steals the scene to the film. This, on the other hand, is descriptive music, background - it's only partly melodic. Beautiful, but it is not one of those that exalts me. 

2) Willow's Song. Refined minimalist music, intense voice, atmospheric mood. The singer reminded me of Nico for the tone of her voice and her pastosity. 

3) Sexopolis. This is the typical soundtrack, where listening to it you wonder what images the director is showing, it's a kind of pret-a-porter. 

My fave is the second song, but... well you have posted very refined music, Logan, as always, and as a lover of music and great connoisseur of cinema. But this time I guess you won't get my vote, sorry. Sooner or later it had to happen, Winkso far you have always posted something that I voted for or I was undecided until the end whether to vote or not.


PSYCHEDELIC PAUL.
1) Atmospheric music for a grandeur film. It doesnt exalt me.

GENTLE AND GIANT
1) Atmospheric, instrumental music that progresses, and so you can imagine the scenes of the film become stronger, more involving and faster.... and in the end what does it happen? Very well done, but in my opinion, music that loses a lot unrelated to the film

SNICOLETTE
1) NINO ROTA. I dont love Zeffirelli but I like this film and the actress. The music is rich, full of pathos, from melancholy to passion and tenderness. A contender.

2) Paddy Moloney. I like the Chieftans, and this is a typical folk song of them. Very good.

3) Eurythmics. Annie Lennox's voice is wonderful but I'm not a fan of her. Good atmosphere but the music dont touch my heart.

My fave is Nino Rota but Moloney is closed.


GRUMPYPROGFAN
1) Spinal Tap: the truth? I dont like it. Tastes are tastes.

PROPHESY DISASTER
1) I don't like to repeat myself but ... I don't like this song. I know, it's Morricone, but God also seems to have forged a creation with some flaws. 

RUSHFAN4
1) STAR WARS. Very pompous music, with wind instruments. Martial, as befits the theme. Definitely excellent composition. But I don't think he will get on the podium.

TCAT
1) Mark Isham. Minimalistic music, almost ambient music. Good, but it doesnt thrill me. I like more other soundtracks written by Isham.


SHADOWWYZARD
1) Tan Dun- Music halfway between descriptive and narrative. Inspired. Contender.

2) and 3) Batman and Conan: I can't stand American action movies. The hyper-fast editing, the deafening and pompous music until it becomes almost involuntarily dissonant. In itself the musical score is appreciable, there is some good work underneath, but the arrangement weighs it down a lot. Music is good, only for my stomach it is not easy to digest.

The first, imo.

LEWIAN
1) Wim Mertens. I dont like Peter Greenaway, director who lacks the measure, from my point of view, But this music is classical music, which can also be listened to without associating it with a film and which has an inspired musical score full of pathos. Contender.

2) Insects... Oh well but this is a guilty pleasure, Christian!

3) La dolce vita... oh, ok, Fellini with Mastroianni... this film and melody they have made history...how may I criticize it?

Number 1, imo. (4) Sakamoto: near to the guilty pleasure!)


TCAT NO. 2 THE REVENGE!
The Lost Boys... I dont know this film. Good song, Mike. I like this one more than Isham's song.

MELTDOWNER
1) Aaron Copland... Oh, classical music here... too classic for my ears!

SHADOWYZARD NO. 2 THE REVENGE
Even this one, in my opinion, is a guilty pleasure!

MATHMAN0806
1) Gone Girl... I remember that film... she is terrible (I dont know the right word in English). Ambient music, in the background... It doesnt thrill me.

2) Oh, old fashioned but good music. I have fun to listen to it.


SHADOWYZARD NO. 3 THE REVENGE of the REVENGE
Sorry I cant stand Harry Potter.

TCAT NO. 3 THE REVENGE OF THE REVENGE
I love that film, because I love John Goodman. From good to better, Mike.

RAFF
Oh, Raff, you choose the delicate one, not Mrs Robinson... Contender.

Micky
Do you know Palombella Rossa by Nanni Moretti? If not, Raff would explain to you the reason why Doctor Zivago recalls that film to my mind. Anyway, great music. Contender. I prefer the first song.

RAFF NO. 2 THE REVENGE.
Music for an action movie... hmmm... too bombastic to my ears. I prefer Garfunkel's voice.

MICKY NO. 2 THE REVENGE.
I love Peckinpah but I prefer the music for Zivago.

SHADOWYZARD AGAIN AND AGAIN
Very good music here... But anyway I prefer your first choice.

MickY: Paganini? Paganini doesnt repeat!Wink

CRISTI
O my God! Has anyone seen this movie? Hedwig Fenech, the erotic dream of my generation. This, however, is one of hER first films, a detective thriller, before She started making junk films from the sexy comedy. Hedwig Fenech! now I'm going to download this movie on Emule! Hedwig, Hedwig .... I love you!

MICKY AGAIN AND AGAIN
The fifth element vs Doctor Zivago?
No game.

Dr WU 23.
Hitchcock.
I prefer your first choice, old fashioned but great music.



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My choice:

PREISNER, THE DOUBLE LIFE OF VERONICA.
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haven't decided on mine yet... it is only f**king Wednsday  LOL I will by tonight i suppose
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Thanks also to you Lorenzo, love all these detailed comments! And yes, I'm a very guilty boy! Cool 
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did want to go with the Melancholia opening.. but not if everyone can't see it due to countries copyright restrictions.

talking to Shadowy.. if he can find one that workds for him.. I'll go with that.. if not..  I'll go for the win with Omar Sharrif's 'stach...
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