Mr.Squirrel
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Just saw Red State. Incredible!
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Count Dookkake
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Yeah, he
fades out, ghostlike, as he is running and skipping away, too. That neck stab was crazy.
Yep. I'd argue one of the best movies from last year. Criminally misunderstood by a lot of people.
Rewatched Seppuku and it's still an amazing movie, probably somewhere in my all time top 20. 9.5/10
Saw Kokuhaku AKA Confessions and thought it was great as well. The overuse of slowmotion was a bit much, but when it looks as good as it did I am not complaining. The overall cinematography was great as well, as was the music. The story itself might very well be one of cruelest tales of revenge in recent times. 8.5/10
Saw Kokuhaku AKA Confessions and thought it was great as well. The overuse of slowmotion was a bit much, but when it looks as good as it did I am not complaining. The overall cinematography was great as well, as was the music. The story itself might very well be one of cruelest tales of revenge in recent times. 8.5/10
I believe Holland sent in Nova Zembla as our entry. And apparently it's awful, so that won't get us anywhere.
Source Code was bloated junk science, huge disappointment after the minimal simplicity of Moon. But Sunset Limited? I thought it was a decent television play.
texasairhead101
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Well I've been pretty pleased with recomendations from this thread, like attack the block and Primer, so I got the directors cut of Amadeus.
I started it late (around 11 at night) and didn't realize how long the movie was and its now 2 in the morning and I couldn't have noticed the three hour length. I'm so amazed right now. The portrayal of Mozart and Salieri couldn't have been any better; making me love and hate them in the way they were meant to I was moved so much by their tragic end. The first thing I thought of when it finished was wanting to watch it again, after some sleep and reading a few wikipedia pages though, it was that good.
Mozart's deserved success that was held back because of others in high position, the jealousy of Salieri because of he felt he was being punished that he was the only one that understood Mozart and that he couldn't be as good, these and other elements the made the conflict seem so natural that I didn't question the movie and was taken for a ride the entire time. I loved it's tragedy which is a theme I don't usually seek out, either from my ignorance of these films or being synonymous with sappy romances which I ignore usually.
So thanks gaf for these recommendations so far. And right now I'm definitely up for more.
I started it late (around 11 at night) and didn't realize how long the movie was and its now 2 in the morning and I couldn't have noticed the three hour length. I'm so amazed right now. The portrayal of Mozart and Salieri couldn't have been any better; making me love and hate them in the way they were meant to I was moved so much by their tragic end. The first thing I thought of when it finished was wanting to watch it again, after some sleep and reading a few wikipedia pages though, it was that good.
Mozart's deserved success that was held back because of others in high position, the jealousy of Salieri because of he felt he was being punished that he was the only one that understood Mozart and that he couldn't be as good, these and other elements the made the conflict seem so natural that I didn't question the movie and was taken for a ride the entire time. I loved it's tragedy which is a theme I don't usually seek out, either from my ignorance of these films or being synonymous with sappy romances which I ignore usually.
So thanks gaf for these recommendations so far. And right now I'm definitely up for more.
Crimson Clown
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Anyone seen either of the Brave New World adaptations? Worth checking out?
I really hope Scott gets working on his supposed adaptation after Prometheus wraps.
I really hope Scott gets working on his supposed adaptation after Prometheus wraps.
WorriedCitizen
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Watched Coup de grâce (1976) yesterday motivated by swoon's watch of Young Torless. Amazing film. Very nice cinematography and use of music, unique story telling. Some really dark stuff but at the same time it maintains a layer of humanism and quirkiness similar to a Herzog film. It's one of these gems that really reminds you why you appreciate film as an art form. The influence of French film makers Melville and Renoir is undeniable and Schlöndorff doesnt try to hide it. The film is even dedicated to Melville. Another thing that struck me is how noir like it is even tho i didnt see it mentioned as a neo-noir anywhere. The elements are all there, from the contrast rich black and white cinematography to the doom and gloom scenario the characters find themself in. The main female character even is clearly a femme fatale.
If there is one thing to criticise then maybe that the story moves forward too rapidly. Schlöndorff squezzed into one and a half hours what easily could fill 3 hours or a mini series. As a result you dont get to know the characters well enough and a lot of their motivations remain a mystery.
If there is one thing to criticise then maybe that the story moves forward too rapidly. Schlöndorff squezzed into one and a half hours what easily could fill 3 hours or a mini series. As a result you dont get to know the characters well enough and a lot of their motivations remain a mystery.
Mr.Squirrel
Tom
So you didn't like the last 3 minutes?
I just randomly came across it and had no clue what the movie was about. By the time the scene with the car accident happened, I knew I was going to be in for some crazy shit. Definitely the best movie I've seen in a very long time.
yea, i just bumped coup de grace to the top of my netflix because of this review. the really amazing thing - and something the extras on young torless touch on is exactly what you are talking about - he worked with the french new wave folks AND was also part of the german new wave - and i think he brings together what i love about both movements so exactly.
i really need to rewatch tin drum after i catch up on his early works. it felt at the time very much like the other german new wave films - and is certainly more assured than young torless - but it does lack the introspection and camera as a character that i love so much about the french new wave.
Will check it out.
The Albatross
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Loved it. Hadn't read the book but went in with a warning that it can be tough to follow, so I paid special attention to everything. I felt pretty confident about it at the end and my girlfriend and I followed through, although we thought one particular thing was pretty obvious throughout... but still held down well.
Great movie, would recommend to anybody. I basically have a huge boner for anything intelligence related that's done well. So, kudos.
Also, the dude from Sherlock was great.
We also watched The Debt last night. Again, pretty good. The Debt is sort of like... the simpleton's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. A good movie with intrigue and twists, decent action, good story, interesting plot and setting.
This morning, while nursing hangovers, mygirlfriend and I, and one of my roommates, sat around drinking coffee eating eggs and watching Big Country 2: The Gift on HBO family movies. This was really really horrible and just what we needed after a hard night.
Loved it. Hadn't read the book but went in with a warning that it can be tough to follow, so I paid special attention to everything. I felt pretty confident about it at the end and my girlfriend and I followed through, although we thought one particular thing was pretty obvious throughout... but still held down well.
Great movie, would recommend to anybody. I basically have a huge boner for anything intelligence related that's done well. So, kudos.
Also, the dude from Sherlock was great.
We also watched The Debt last night. Again, pretty good. The Debt is sort of like... the simpleton's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. A good movie with intrigue and twists, decent action, good story, interesting plot and setting.
This morning, while nursing hangovers, mygirlfriend and I, and one of my roommates, sat around drinking coffee eating eggs and watching Big Country 2: The Gift on HBO family movies. This was really really horrible and just what we needed after a hard night.
BaronLundi
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In the loop
Very funny, but I gotta watch it a second time to catch these bits I missed (about half of all the dialogue). Bad and slow French subtitles is not helping on a movie like this one.
Very funny, but I gotta watch it a second time to catch these bits I missed (about half of all the dialogue). Bad and slow French subtitles is not helping on a movie like this one.
Count Dookkake
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Yeah, it was a shitty way to wrap things up.
Spectacular animation and a refreshing art design. From a technical point of view this is top tier anime that stands tall along the likes of Akira and Steamboy. Zero emotion involvement and threadbare/nonsensical plot, unfortunately. It plays more like a technical demo of Madhouse's talents rather than a proper movie.
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Last movie in Yamada's so-called "Samurai Trilogy"(although the three movies are independent from each other). Carries similar themes of family drama among low-rank samurais as the other two, but just as beautifully done as The Twilight Samurai and The Hidden Blade.
Red State's possibly my least favorite of the year. Wait, scratch that. It's a touch above Sucker Punch and Green Lantern.
But they're all based on stories by Fujisawa Shûhei that all take place in the same (fictional) domain of Unasaka. I think that's the main reason they're generally considered a trilogy.
TheKaeptain
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There is a reason for that...
beaten...
Anyways I loaded up this picture just to show Jett. If any of you like the trilogy you should read this book:
TheKaeptain
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New post but I found out that I get to see all the live-action and animated shorts that are up for the Academy Awards a few days after they are announced. Going to be cool.
Also, I have 250 movies on Netflix instant plus 95 dvd's. I think my goal for this year is going to see them all before 2012 is over.
Also, I have 250 movies on Netflix instant plus 95 dvd's. I think my goal for this year is going to see them all before 2012 is over.
afternoon delight
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Beginners - Ewan McGregor and Christopher Plummer make a half extremely interesting film. The third thread of meeting a new girl and her impact is interesting, but not nearly as much as the main plot. Still, everyone acts so well you want to keep watching. Nothing new, but very well done? Wouldn't watch it again though.
Valhalla Rising - Third time watching this film, it's so damn good. Definitely not made for everyone, but I'm a sucker for it's aspirations and execution. Haunting is the best word to describe it, and I actually like everything that follows the first chapter more than its beginning violence. Mads Mikkelsen can do no wrong in my opinion. Fits in so well with the three films I've seen of the director (Drive, Bronson, and this). He really loves to study the violence men are capable of. Don't expect an action movie, no matter what the trailers depict.
Deep Red - Dario Argento doing what he does best: black gloved killers with extreme psychosis. Sometimes I wish the score was more creepy, it really doesn't compare to Goblin's other work, it comes off a bit too much 70's cop adventure sometimes. And I still don't like how quickly the reporter and him romantically bond. However, we watched it in two parts: first a VHS rip and the second part on the Anchor Bay restored DVDs. It was so cool watching it the first way that most people in America saw them! The difference was unbelievable, and I was amazed at how much important information and character beats were edited out. Damn girlfriend made me rewind the hallway scene and thus ruined the surprise for her though.
The Rocketeer - I was extremely ready for an awesome nostalgia trip. Definitely let down, despite the fuckawesome ingredients. (Nazis, mobsters, g-men, Hughes)
Valhalla Rising - Third time watching this film, it's so damn good. Definitely not made for everyone, but I'm a sucker for it's aspirations and execution. Haunting is the best word to describe it, and I actually like everything that follows the first chapter more than its beginning violence. Mads Mikkelsen can do no wrong in my opinion. Fits in so well with the three films I've seen of the director (Drive, Bronson, and this). He really loves to study the violence men are capable of. Don't expect an action movie, no matter what the trailers depict.
Deep Red - Dario Argento doing what he does best: black gloved killers with extreme psychosis. Sometimes I wish the score was more creepy, it really doesn't compare to Goblin's other work, it comes off a bit too much 70's cop adventure sometimes. And I still don't like how quickly the reporter and him romantically bond. However, we watched it in two parts: first a VHS rip and the second part on the Anchor Bay restored DVDs. It was so cool watching it the first way that most people in America saw them! The difference was unbelievable, and I was amazed at how much important information and character beats were edited out. Damn girlfriend made me rewind the hallway scene and thus ruined the surprise for her though.
The Rocketeer - I was extremely ready for an awesome nostalgia trip. Definitely let down, despite the fuckawesome ingredients. (Nazis, mobsters, g-men, Hughes)
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Argh, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows did so much right, and the entire
actually dragged down the entire thing for me, especially the
Why couldn't they have just cut that, or at least trimmed it? Every time two characters were actually talking it was awesome
munitions factory sequence
five minute slow motion explosion showcase
Why couldn't they have just cut that, or at least trimmed it? Every time two characters were actually talking it was awesome
Social Network: very competent movie, kept me interested despite the theme and the annoying "players".
I wanted to stab Zuckerberg in the eyes after the first 10 minutes (the scene with Rooney Mara, so to speak), opinion that hadn't changed much by the end of the movie, to be honest.
But hey, the film was well crafted and interesting enough.
Assassination of Jesse James: oh, what a marvelous movie.
I swear Casey Affleck's performance gave goosebumps.
It's probably my favorite western, along with Deadwood (infact, they share some similarities).
The Thin Red Line: Another Malick great work and a spectacular movie, but i still like The New World better.
Speedracer: rewatched cause of that thread, and also, i needed something a bit more uplifting, as always, i loved it.
I wanted to stab Zuckerberg in the eyes after the first 10 minutes (the scene with Rooney Mara, so to speak), opinion that hadn't changed much by the end of the movie, to be honest.
But hey, the film was well crafted and interesting enough.
Assassination of Jesse James: oh, what a marvelous movie.
I swear Casey Affleck's performance gave goosebumps.
It's probably my favorite western, along with Deadwood (infact, they share some similarities).
The Thin Red Line: Another Malick great work and a spectacular movie, but i still like The New World better.
Speedracer: rewatched cause of that thread, and also, i needed something a bit more uplifting, as always, i loved it.
Yeah, I have no interest in those. The only reason I watched Red State was because of all the stuff regarding its distribution and because I feel like there was a time when I enjoyed some of Kevin Smith's movies.
It really is difficult for me to do a WORST of the year though because I really don't seek out stuff that I think I won't enjoy to at least some degree. Film festivals, which I've only recently started doing are a bit of an exception because there's a lot of movies there that you mostly go in blind. Will say, though, that a movie called After Fall, Winter, was not too hot.
AgentChris
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Great film with an amazing soundtrack and cinematography. Did you see all of the Sergio Leone westerns?
continuing the tell swoon what to watch series:
syndromes and a century ***** really remarkable movie. it's a perfect blend of altman and ozu with some incredible beautiful and moving characterizations. i wasn't in love with uncle boonmee, but this is a work of a mature and brilliant artist.
the to-do list:
Perceval le Gallois (Eric Rohmer)
Boyfriends and Girlfriends (Eric Rohmer)
Michael (Carl Th. Dreyer)
The Horse Thief (Tian Zhuangzhuang)
Taipei Story (Edward Yang)
The Woman on the Beach (Jean Renoir)
A nos amours (Maurice Pialat)
Colossal Youth (Pedro Costa)
The Asthenic Syndrome (Kira Muratova)
The Deathmaker (1995)
FOUR OF THE APOCALYPSE ('75)
FLESH + BLOOD
really wish there was a better copy of taipei story floating around.
syndromes and a century ***** really remarkable movie. it's a perfect blend of altman and ozu with some incredible beautiful and moving characterizations. i wasn't in love with uncle boonmee, but this is a work of a mature and brilliant artist.
the to-do list:
Perceval le Gallois (Eric Rohmer)
Boyfriends and Girlfriends (Eric Rohmer)
Michael (Carl Th. Dreyer)
The Horse Thief (Tian Zhuangzhuang)
Taipei Story (Edward Yang)
The Woman on the Beach (Jean Renoir)
A nos amours (Maurice Pialat)
Colossal Youth (Pedro Costa)
The Asthenic Syndrome (Kira Muratova)
The Deathmaker (1995)
FOUR OF THE APOCALYPSE ('75)
FLESH + BLOOD
really wish there was a better copy of taipei story floating around.
TheKaeptain
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Yeah why is Yi Yi like the only movie of his available anywhere?
Yeah, and i LOVE Once upon a time in West, though it's another take on the genre, completely.. Jesse James has another kind of "breath" to it, that i love, especially the second half of the movie.
TheKaeptain
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Haven't been impressed with some of Criterion's releases lately.
Nappuccino
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Since no one else answered it, that is because the film is based on the book by Robert Graysmith and his conclusion, not what actually happened.
Both the screen writer and director have a different belief about who the killer was, but since the script was about Robert's book, they decided to stick with his version of how everything happened.
TheKaeptain
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Man, I fucking love Buster Keaton.
the czech set is really wonderful. and i'm excited to have the lean set and hopefully world on wire is just the first in a series of fassbinder releases, but it doesn't seem like they are interested in tastemaking as much as before and BFI/MOC/Kino or even Twilight Time/Artificial Eye are becoming more relevant.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
There are some really brilliant things in the movie, a great attention to detail and when it wanted to, it built some pretty crazy suspense.
Unfortunately, it was also sort of dull. The actual storyline feels like it has no weight, and the movie never spends any time building up key characters, so when it finally came to the big reveal I felt very "meh" about it.
There are some really brilliant things in the movie, a great attention to detail and when it wanted to, it built some pretty crazy suspense.
Unfortunately, it was also sort of dull. The actual storyline feels like it has no weight, and the movie never spends any time building up key characters, so when it finally came to the big reveal I felt very "meh" about it.
I have read in the other thread,
that the DNA evidence (mentioned at the end of the movie) was pretty weak, being from an old envelope and all.
Then again, as you said we don't have a clear and objective picture of the facts, from the movie.
I just think it's a bit dangerous to put such emphasis on one's guilt, when there are no stronger-than-steel-proofs, we're talking about real people here, not some fantasy story, that's what i'm saying.
Then again, as you said we don't have a clear and objective picture of the facts, from the movie.
I just think it's a bit dangerous to put such emphasis on one's guilt, when there are no stronger-than-steel-proofs, we're talking about real people here, not some fantasy story, that's what i'm saying.
TheKaeptain
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Is it really? I'm going to have to check it out when it is released.
Nappuccino
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Right, but Greysmith was convinced he knew who did it. For the film, his book was optioned and they decided to stay true to it. You should try to get the special edition with the multiple commentaries and interviews, it really is interesting (and more objective) when all those special features are accounted for.
creativity
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Excellent! So glad you liked it. Sorry about the more obscure recommendations, and by all means, give me some suggestions, too. I know there are tons of amazing things I haven't seen.
Actually, the film I watched tonight proves it to me: Europa 51. I was so shellshocked by it that afterward I could do nothing but shuffle around the apartment in a daze. I wish I had some time to write a proper appreciation of it, to watch it over again and take down everything, but for now I'll just have to say that I don't think I fully understood Rossellini's genius until now, despite how much I've loved some of his other films. Just when I start to think the greatest film experiences of my life are behind me, I come upon something like this and suddenly feel less shitty for not spending all of my time reading books instead.
brianjones
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3 women
bizarre movie.. shelley duval was mesmerizing
bizarre movie.. shelley duval was mesmerizing
Año Bisiesto (Leap Year
8/10. Really great study of loneliness and grief. Also hot.
The Celebration: 7/10. Intense and fairly contrived, great performances carry most of it.
Through A Glass Darkly: 7/10. Felt like a typical turtlenecky Bergman film, but I like that.
8/10. Really great study of loneliness and grief. Also hot.The Celebration: 7/10. Intense and fairly contrived, great performances carry most of it.
Through A Glass Darkly: 7/10. Felt like a typical turtlenecky Bergman film, but I like that.
3 women
bizarre movie.. shelley duval was mesmerizing
Will watch this today. I love her.
Alexander Payne continues his winning streak, as The Descendants turned out to be yet another good film. Moving, funny at times and the characters were great as well as the acting. Clooney wasn't doing anything new, but he was solid and knows how to play these roles to perfection. 7.5/10
AlternativeUlster
Absolutely pathetic part deux
Brighter Summer Day got a new print in the US last year and appeared on some Top 10 lists just because it wasn't previously available. When I talked to someone over at Fox Lorber about 10 years ago they said the reason why they didn't get the rights to other Edward Yang films was because it was so too expensive to get the rights. Who usually releases the World Cinema Foundation restorations if they have been released on home video? I knew Mubi streamed The Housemaid.
AlternativeUlster
Absolutely pathetic part deux
P.s. I am glad you liked Syndromes and a Century. It made me want to revisit his previous works.
The Stanley Kubrick kind of love?
Daises is one of my favorite films, if you like stuff like you, the living you should enjoy it. pure anarchist bliss.
report on the party and guest is similarly good, though it has more of a reference point in bunuel.
yea, it just proves i've woefully under watched in rohmer, because i got off to a wrong start with him initially, but we are in love now.
here's a couple for you
Criss Cross (1949)
Rolling Thunder (1977)
In A Year With 13 Moons (1978)
creativity said:
yea, watching his early films don't really hint at the brilliance of europa and voyage to italy. yr point is well taken, last year with accent was a gentle reminder of the power of film and images in my life.
the same year i read both john williams' stoner and maxwell's so long, see you tomorrow which had the same effect on me. it was a very good cultural year.
I felt so bad for her when I saw the documentary.
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