28 Film Discussion Threads Later

[EyesWideOpen]

It definitely should not be taught in schools.

[Yxklyx]

How?

It's been a while but the story of the peeping tom's younger life (from Red) was similar to that of the young man's in Lola. More importantly, that sailor that was hanging out with the younger kid had a similar story (or the girl did) - where one of them represented a younger version of another character in the film. Same thing happens in Red with the relationship between the old man and the young woman. History repeating, etc...

The similarity was so pronounced at the time that I immediately considered that Kieslowski was thinking of this film when he made Red.

[Qrazy]

It's been a while but the story of the peeping tom's younger life (from Red) was similar to that of the young man's in Lola. More importantly, that sailor that was hanging out with the younger kid had a similar story (or the girl did) - where one of them represented a younger version of another character in the film. Same thing happens in Red with the relationship between the old man and the young woman. History repeating, etc...

The similarity was so pronounced at the time that I immediately considered that Kieslowski was thinking of this film when he made Red.

Ah, that makes sense.

[Qrazy]

Harper - Pretty good private eye flick (for fans of Chinatown, The Long Goodbye, etc) Once again Conrad Hall's cinematography gives the film that added punch. The storyline is solid. The atmosphere compelling. My only criticisms were that the dramatic direction while decent stumbles every once in a while. Paul Newman is OK here but not on the top of his game. His performance picks up in the second half of the film. Also certain crucial moments, the final scene for instance, don't really go where they need to... they just kind of fizzle out.

[MacGuffin]

I wasn't crazy about the movie the first time I watched it like some, but I do want to see it again and this is very tempting (although I may end up just renting it, too):

[soitgoes...]

I wasn't crazy about the movie the first time I watched it like some, but I do want to see it again and this is very tempting (although I may end up just renting it, too):

I still haven't seen it, or any of his feature length films for that matter.

[Qrazy]

I still haven't seen it, or any of his feature length films for that matter.

Hiroshima Mon Amour is one of my favorites. Last Year at Marienbad is very good and conceptually compelling but the score grated on my nerves. Mon Oncle D'Amerique is interesting as a cinematic exploration of behavioralism but kind of psychologically behind the times imo and not wholly successful as a film. Same Old Song was OK, kind of enjoyed it at the time but it's disposable. Night and Fog is key but I saw it too long ago to really say anything about it... other than important holo docu etc.

I have and have been meaning to watch Muriel for some time now. I'd also like to see Je T'aime Je T'aime, Providence and Not on the Lips.

[D_Davis]

I watched half of Postal today.

The opening spoof on 9/11 was actually pretty well done.

There were also other moments during the part I watched that I enjoyed. Some of the satire is spot on.

Uwn Boll has made a film that could easily be released under the Troma banner. Some of it is actually kind of good, in a weird way.

I have not idea why it's called Postal - was this ever even supposed to be a movie based on the video game?

[megladon8]

I have not idea why it's called Postal - was this ever even supposed to be a movie based on the video game?

That pretty much sounds like every Uwe Boll video game movie.

There was no house in House of the Dead.

Alone in the Dark had no relation to the game at all.

From what I've read, Far Cry is a far cry from the game. *ZING!*

[Ivan Drago]

Haven't seen the movie, but that packaging is AWESOME.

[MacGuffin]

Haven't seen the movie, but that packaging is AWESOME.

Yeah, I really like when Criterion releases are done with digipacks.

[megladon8]

I generally find Criterion packaging is pretty awesome.

There have been a couple of instances where I found the chosen cover art was trying a little too hard to be artsy-fartsy, but that's like 3 instances out of their whole catalogue.

Even something like Le Samourai, which comes in a standard DVD jewel case, has beautiful artwork and a slick colour scheme.

They really know how to attract the eye to their films on a shelf filled with other movies.

[MacGuffin]

Well, yeah, but they're not always perfect. The new cover for Jeanne Dielman, for example sucks:

http://www.criterion.com/films/302

[D_Davis]

That pretty much sounds like every Uwe Boll video game movie.

There was no house in House of the Dead.

Alone in the Dark had no relation to the game at all.

From what I've read, Far Cry is a far cry from the game. *ZING!*

House of the Dead at least had zombies, and Alone in the Dark was at least a kind of supernatural horror film.

Postal is basically The Toxic Avenger without the gore. It's a social satire - at least the first half is.

Also - I really like the lead actor. He's got a real earnest quality about him that makes him very sympathetic. Man, that's really weird to say about a Boll KG film.

[megladon8]

Well, yeah, but they're not always perfect. The new cover for Jeanne Dielman sucks:

http://www.criterion.com/films/302

I agree it's not their best, but I like the concept.

It might have been better if it were drawn/painted.

I have a weakness for the cover for Equinox...




Even though describing the movie as "mediocre" would be generous, it's a freaking awesome cover.

I wish today's movie posters still looked like that.

[MacGuffin]

Yeah, I love that one. I'm gonna create a thread for this, because it's been something I've wanted to talk about, and we could use an official DVD thread (especially if there isn't gonna be a DVD forum).

[megladon8]

Yeah, I love that one. I'm gonna create a thread for this, because it's been something I've wanted to talk about, and we could use an official DVD thread (especially if there isn't gonna be a DVD forum).

I have a thread like this already. It's probably way at the back.

I think it's called "Beautiful DVD art" or something.

[baby doll]

I still haven't seen it, or any of his feature length films for that matter.

Because I can't stop rating things...

Hiroshima mon amour (1959) / ****
L'Année dernière Ã* Marienbad (1961) / ****
Muriel ou Le temps d'un retour (1963) / ***1/2
Providence (1977) / ****
Mon oncle d'Amerique (1980) / ****
Pas sur la bouche (2003) / ****
Coeurs (2006) / ****

So I guess you might say I'm a fan.

[MacGuffin]

I have a thread like this already. It's probably way at the back.

I think it's called "Beautiful DVD art" or something.

I went ahead and made it about DVDs in general, so we could talk about favorite extras, too.

[MacGuffin]

Because I can't stop rating things...

Hiroshima mon amour (1959) / ****
L'Année dernière Ã* Marienbad (1961) / ****
Muriel ou Le temps d'un retour (1963) / ***1/2
Providence (1977) / ****
Mon oncle d'Amerique (1980) / ****
Pas sur la bouche (2003) / ****
Coeurs (2006) / ****

So I guess you might say I'm a fan.

How deep is Marienbad? I'm seriously considering buying it, because I think I saw it on some worn out VHS tape and I probably didn't interpret it as the "puzzle" so many critics make it out to be. I mean, it's rewatchable, right? Rosenbaum says it's probably the best movie ever made.

[baby doll]

How deep is Marienbad? I'm seriously considering buying it, because I think I saw it on some worn out VHS tape and I probably didn't interpret it as the "puzzle" so many critics make it out to be. I mean, it's rewatchable, right? Rosenbaum says it's probably the best movie ever made.

I don't know what you mean by deep, but its surface is inexhaustible. I've seen it over and over, and I'm totally obsessed with it.

[MacGuffin]

I don't know what you mean by deep, but it's surface is inexhaustible. I've seen it over and over, and I'm totally obsessed with it.

Yeah, that's exactly what I was looking for.

[Qrazy]

Because I can't stop rating things...

Hiroshima mon amour (1959) / ****
L'Année dernière Ã* Marienbad (1961) / ****
Muriel ou Le temps d'un retour (1963) / ***1/2
Providence (1977) / ****
Mon oncle d'Amerique (1980) / ****
Pas sur la bouche (2003) / ****
Coeurs (2006) / ****

So I guess you might say I'm a fan.

Aren't you being a bit generous with Mon Oncle d'Amerique?

[baby doll]

Aren't you being a bit generous with Mon Oncle d'Amerique?

No, it's a terrific film. I love the very scientific narration. (And it certainly deserved the Palme d'Or more than either All That Jazz or Kagemusha.) Why do you think it's generous?

[Qrazy]

No, it's a terrific film. I love the very scientific narration. (And it certainly deserved the Palme d'Or more than either All That Jazz or Kagemusha.) Why do you think it's generous?

Sorry, saw it too long ago to remember my specific complaints other than that the psychological approach was really outdated. Other than that the film as a whole although an interesting experiment struck me as rather mediocre.