What are some good Biopics you've seen?
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Cinewiz — 8 years ago(February 20, 2018 11:01 AM)
Hey Zolo,
I admit to not seeing many biopics. Probably I should take recommendations and watch a few. Of those that I have seen I have liked the following:- Lawrence of Arabia (1962) [Remarkable movie and a must watch for anyone]
- Braveheart (1995) [The movie is not based on real history but is still a great movie]
- Patton (1970) [George C Scott was phenomenal]
- The Elephant Man (1980) (makes you sad but is a quality thing)
- The Passion of Joan of Arc
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ZolotoyRetriever — 8 years ago(February 20, 2018 09:38 PM)
Haven't seen
The Passion of Joan of Arc
but have heard great things about it. It's a silent, too, which is a genre I actually still like.
Another religious-themed biopic film you might want to watch is
The Nun's Story
(1959), with Audrey Hepburn. It's based on the story of a real-life nun (Marie-Louise Habets). Very well-done picture. -
MovieManCin2 — 8 years ago(February 20, 2018 10:07 PM)
You really should check out The Passion. It's the best. and most moving silent film ever made, imho. The soundtrack is also excellent. I have the CD.
MAGA! FAFO! Schrodinger's Cat walks into a bar, and doesn't. Dumbocraps: evil people who celebrate murder. 
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Cinewiz — 8 years ago(February 20, 2018 10:08 PM)
The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) by Carl Theodor Dreyer is one of the best silent movies ever made. Along with Ordet and Day of Wrath (1943), The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) is among the best religious themed movie ever made.
You could also watch Joan of Arc (1948)for which Ingrid Bergman won an Oscar but it is not as good as The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)
Thanks a ton for your recommendation, Zolo! I have added The Nun's story to my watchlist.
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MovieManCin2 — 8 years ago(February 20, 2018 10:06 PM)
A great list! I've seen all of these, and they are all excellent! The Passion of Joan of Arc is quite possibly the finest silent film ever made imho.
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Marcello Polo — 8 years ago(February 20, 2018 09:55 PM)
–Edvard Munch (1974)
–The Freethinker (1994)
These are both by Peter Watkins. The Freethinker is about playwright/crazy man August Strindberg.
–Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World
–Dante's Inferno
–Always on Sunday
–The Debussy Film
These four are by Ken Russell and were made for television in the 60s. Dante's Inferno is about the painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti; Always on Sunday is about the painter Henri Rousseau.
–Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)
–Andrei Rublev (1966)
It is questionable how much Andrei Rublev can be considered a biopic when the details his life are almost completely unknown. But it is still a good movie.
–Ludwig (1973)
–Il Divo (2008)
–Communion (1989)
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MovieManCin2 — 8 years ago(February 20, 2018 10:12 PM)
Edvard Munch! Wow! It's rated 8.4 on IMDB, and directed by Peter Watkings, one of my favorite directors. I'm going to put that on my to see list. Thanks for the heads up, Marcello!
That's one of the great things about movie chat boards. You're informed of really great films!
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I choose violence — 8 years ago(February 20, 2018 10:01 PM)
Mandela (1996)
Flight (2012)
A Dangerous Method (2011)
The Duchess (2008)
Marie Antoinette (2006) - A bit boring and not historically accurate,
amazing costumes
Belle (2013)
Mr Blue Sky please tell us why
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Cinewiz — 8 years ago(February 25, 2018 06:04 AM)
Jennifer Jones was such a classic beauty!
I will see Song of Bernadette soon. I have it but have not seen it in spite of planning to watch it for years.
Have you seen
Portrait of Jennie
starring Jennifer Jones?
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ZolotoyRetriever — 8 years ago(February 25, 2018 09:00 AM)
I don't know why I haven't gotten around to seeing that one, Nettie. God knows I've seen it offered many times on TCM channel… I will make a point to DVR it and watch it next time I see it in their schedule. Thanks for the reco, and thanks for stopping by.
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ayushchan — 8 years ago(February 25, 2018 10:40 AM)
I am not going to talk about all the biopics I have watched, but a really good one last year. "M.S Dhoni: The Untold Story", it showcases life of India's most successful cricket team caption Dhoni.
What I love about the movie is its screenplay, it makes you feel connected all the time.
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