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Subject:	Re: Ecce Homo -- Mel Gibson's Passion (more fluff, sorta...)
Newsgroups:	lugnet.off-topic.debate
Date:	Fri, 24 Oct 2003 15:54:49 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Mike Petrucelli wrote:

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I have to agree, I downloaded the preview overnight and I am definately intrigued. The last movie I saw that I would classify as art rather than eye candy would have to be “The Red Violin.” That was a good movie.

-Mike Petrucelli

What flick would someone consider a ‘truly art’ from America?

Like “Citizen Kane” or the like?

Or is that just too obvious?

Dave K

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		Re: Ecce Homo -- Mel Gibson's Passion (more fluff, sorta...)
(...) Could you restate that please? Are you asking for a list of films that might possibly rise to the level of being called "art"? Does the list have to be composed of strictly american films for some reason? ??? FWIW, I don't actually subscribe (...) (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)

		Re: Ecce Homo -- Mel Gibson's Passion (more fluff, sorta...)
(...) No brainer-- This is Spinal Tap If your question is addressed to Americans, then I'd add The Holy Grail; if you meant American films, then I guess it wouldn't qualify;-) JOHN (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)

		Re: Ecce Homo -- Mel Gibson's Passion (more fluff, sorta...)
(...) Here's my top ten: 10. Thirteen Days 9. Robin Hood Prince of Thieves 8. JFK 7. Dragonfly 6. For Love of the Game 5. Tin Cup 4. Waterworld 3. 3000 Miles to Vegas 2. The Bodyguard 1. The Lion King Oh, wait--that's my list of worst films. (...) (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: Ecce Homo -- Mel Gibson's Passion (more fluff, sorta...)
(...) I have to agree, I downloaded the preview overnight and I am definately intrigued. The last movie I saw that I would classify as art rather than eye candy would have to be "The Red Violin." That was a good movie. -Mike Petrucelli (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)

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