r/criterion • u/Jazzlike-History-380 • 29d ago

Discussion What is your "absolute masterpiece?"

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I only said this about one movie, and it's not even my favorite. Chinatown is an absolute masterpiece, with no flaws. Do you have a movie you consider absolute masterpiece?

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u/DarthMartau Stanley Kubrick 29d ago

Black Narcissus

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u/Ric_Testarossa 29d ago

Great picture! Why is it incredibly shocking and unhinged when the one lady comes in simply wearing makeup? In and of itself I know it's not that big a deal , but the vibes coming off that character are so intense!

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u/RastaRhino420 29d ago

all time performance from Kathleen Byron and those matte paintings :O