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Heist films

my favourite comfort genre. Some of these are actual heist films, some of them feeeeel like heist films if you know what I mean? Soderbergh is the heist king with: Oceans 11 (and 12 and 13 and 8) Logan lucky Kimi Magic Mike like technically isn’t a heist film but people pulling together to make a plan against the odds and directed by Soderbergh just feels one. I also think Sorkin films always feel heisty even when they aren’t. People talking fast and making plans is what makes a heist great, but Molly’s game is the closest to an actual heist film And it’s one of my favs. the film that first got me into Heist films was Entrapment, and then The Great Escape (although is an escape film a heist film…probably not?) Other greats, some take “heist” more or less literally than others! - American Hustle Hustlers The Big Short Fantastic Mr Fox

@mouse

Mar 1, 2024

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LA Confidential (1997)

I watch this every year around Christmastime. The beginning of the movie is set during Christmas, and that’s kind of enough for me to make it a seasonal treat. It’s also one of my favorite movies for a number of reasons. I never read the book, and I know that it’s radically different in many aspects, but I’ve also heard this movie is a great example of condensing and contorting the source material into a feature length film. One thing that stands out to me is that it was a huge awards winner at the time, and I’m not so sure it would even get made nowadays. The characters are all flawed, and corrupt, and preoccupied with climbing the ladder of police politics. But they all have these great redemption arcs, especially Kevin Spacey as Jack Vincennes. It’s really hard to believe there was a time when Academy Award winning movies ended with thrilling shootouts.

@killmikeymdc

Dec 14, 2021

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Rififi

Not the only one to rec this (obviously if you’re scrolling), but it’s one I’ve looked to a lot while working on some heist movie scripts. I think it’s perfectly structured, and I have a whole email in my archives where I break down exactly how it operates for reference. I even own a DVD

@onemikey

Mar 4, 2024

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Always carry a deck of cards

It’s nice to be the one in the friend group who always has a game planned. I keep one deck in my purse and one on my car. Then have some quick games that are easy to teach. I suggest: Six Card Golf Garbage Bullshit Presidents and Assholes

@cowboymouth

Feb 23, 2024

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Cash cab

@cowboymouth

Mar 5, 2024

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Tampopo’s Ramen

Tampopo put her blood, sweat, and tears into making the best ramen around.

@cowboymouth

Apr 11, 2024