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There is so much tragedy that takes place in the world involving the military and others involved in physical conflict, yet it is rare that a soldier comes forward to tell the truth.
Independently produced on a low-budget, "Sleepy Time Gal" is exactly the type of superior filmmaking so rare these days, and the fact that it was sold to the Sundance Channel (where it premiered on March 29, 2002) instead of being theatrically distributed to art-houses whose discerning patrons crave exactly this type of subtle, intelligent, exquisite jewel of a film) is a tragedy.
I can't help but think how much tragedy would have been prevented in this movie via the use of a concept I like to call "scouts".
By the end her family is destroyed, and she becomes a figure of true Euripidean tragedy.
This is a chilling film made with minimal resources that grabs you by the jugular and doesn't let go - a family tragedy that reeks of Shakespeare.
A psychic predicts that a sultry young blonde will meet with tragedy on a train...A handsome young man murders his wife, then takes refuge in a sleepy small town...A young boy witnesses the murder but keeps it a secret...
For reasons that are complex, and not clear to Ian or to us, Ian initiates a chain of action that leads to tragedy.
Lana is a sweet, innocent young woman who has witnessed a great deal of personal tragedy in her life, while Darko is a well known mobster who is basically running for his life from forces who are out to get him.
Bruce Lee was a man,not just a celebrity, and his reputation (and his family and friends) deserved better than the bunch of pretenders who wanted to cash in on the tragedy of his death.
It's a national tragedy that NBC execs pulled the plug.
with 56,000 us soldiers and other killed in Vietnam this is an historical piece what ever your opinion about the war, it is still a tragedy to lose 56,000 to the war.and to this day makes you wonder why?
They fight against all odds to continue their relationship but this all ends in tragedy.
And still, there is a sense of beauty and tragedy underlying much of the action in "The Boondock Saints," and its ending will certainly leave a bitter taste in the mouths of some.
You ran on and compared this modern day tragedy to Bridget Jones Diary.
Personally I detest the Bridget Jones Diary whereas in this film you find common day people catching themselves in a common day probable tragedy.
Drawn out by the incredibly sensitive nature of George Stevens's direction, they reveal great versatility in the dynamics of their on-screen repertoire, playing a couple who meet, suffer tragedy, and experience great highs and exasperation alike.
He loses everything, and we get that horrible tragedy atmosphere.
When audiences went to see the latest production of a tragedy by William Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre, there was a universal reaction by the spectators to what they were seeing on the stage.
I believe that Fincher's 'Seven' is the modern Shakespearean tragedy, the modern 'Titus Andronicus', if you will.
The feeling that washes over you when the credits roll in Seven (which are damn good credits I might add, start and finish) is on a par with a great Shakespearean tragedy, and it is for this reason why I think that films such as Seven should be considered as more serious in a literary sense.
To note that there were none airplanes remains on the ground where the tragedy occurred, both at the pentagon and Flight 93 crash site.
The film walks a fine line between comedy and drama, with plenty of great laughs and more than a few unexpected dramatic moments (and one genuine tragedy!).
Overall, this film is one of those rare masterpieces that only a select few will ever know about, much less see, and that's a greater tragedy than anything that happens in this astounding film.
Now, I'll admit that I have never been a big fan of "The Fly," and always viewed it as one of Cronenberg's more underwhelming efforts--an FX spectacular starring then-lovers Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis--but upon recent inspection, was taken aback by its terror, romance, and tragedy.
For example, a death during the film comes about in mundane fashion; i.e., entirely without tragedy, violence or emotion.
And what does it have to do with a reporter investigating a years-old tragedy at a psychic demonstration?
This is a film of pure emotion so well written and beautifully directed with just the right balance of humour and tragedy and so insightful no one contemplating /in/out of a relationship should miss it.
family tragedy and the ability to overcome.
It shows us how children deal with death and reminds us that sometimes it takes a tragedy to open our eyes.
Grand film, has all the elements of a greek tragedy with a socko ending.
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