28 Film Discussion Threads Later

**Boner M** · 10-09-2011, 04:27 AM

Hey, those are thoughts!

**Bosco B Thug** · 10-09-2011, 05:07 AM

Quoting Boner M (view post)

Hey, those are thoughts!

You r my muse.

**Qrazy** · 10-09-2011, 06:22 AM

Quoting Bosco B Thug (view post)

Touch of Evil dilemma: I watched the first 30 minutes of the original version, then I watched the first 30 or so minutes of the restored version, and I don't know which version to watch the rest of.

Restored version had the restored opening credits and did intercutting that made the film much more dynamic, but I think I prefer all that studio trimming... and even their additions. There's a little expositiony talk between Heston and Janet Leigh that is taken out of the Restored version, and frankly, IMO, the studio had the right idea. But, I'll probably go on with the Restored version, my brain is telling me as of now.

Why would you watch a movie like that?

Also, watch the restored version.

**Qrazy** · 10-09-2011, 08:13 AM

Redline (anime) > Speed Racer

Winston* · 10-09-2011, 08:41 AM

Does anyone own Fires on the Plain or The Human Condition on Criterion DVD?

**baby doll** · 10-09-2011, 09:11 AM

Quoting Winston* (view post)

Does anyone own Fires on the Plain or The Human Condition on Criterion DVD?

I have a Chinese bootleg of the Criterion DVD of Fires on the Plain but haven't gotten around to watching it. (So many bootlegs, so little time.) So far I haven't been able to find The Human Condition with English subtitles, but I did come across a bootleg of the French DVD.

Winston* · 10-09-2011, 11:06 AM

Cheers, I sorted it though. You should watch Fires on the Plain btw. It's really great.

**Bosco B Thug** · 10-09-2011, 06:06 PM

Quoting Qrazy (view post)

Why would you watch a movie like that?

Also, watch the restored version.

Cuz I was getting no conclusive answers about which version to watch from reluctant internet-surfing.

Thanks for the vote!

**Sycophant** · 10-09-2011, 07:23 PM

Sounds like Winston* has whatever he wanted to take care of taken care of, but if for no other reason than to boast, I, too, have the Criterion Human Condition set.

Winston* · 10-09-2011, 07:54 PM

Quoting Sycophant (view post)

Sounds like Winston* has whatever he wanted to take care of taken care of, but if for no other reason than to boast, I, too, have the Criterion Human Condition set.

It was to do with a citation in a history essay I was writing about those movies and No Regrets for Our Youth. Last assignment of my degree done, Sycophant, woo!

**Grouchy** · 10-09-2011, 08:57 PM

I didn't get Hereafter at all. Wasn't bad, but was I supposed to care about any of it? It's too languid a movie to ever generate suspense or even interest. Plus it's always more or less obvious where it's going.

**elixir** · 10-09-2011, 08:58 PM

Quoting Grouchy (view post)

I didn't get Hereafter at all. Wasn't bad, but was I supposed to care about any of it? It's too languid a movie to ever generate suspense or even interest. Plus it's always more or less obvious where it's going.

It's an awful movie.

**Sycophant** · 10-09-2011, 09:01 PM

Quoting Winston* (view post)

It was to do with a citation in a history essay I was writing about those movies and No Regrets for Our Youth. Last assignment of my degree done, Sycophant, woo!

Congratulations!

I should watch No Regrets for Our Youth during this week's break from school.

Winston* · 10-09-2011, 09:05 PM

Quoting Sycophant (view post)

Congratulations!

I should watch No Regrets for Our Youth during this week's break from school.

It's not very good IMO. More interesting as a historical artifact than as a work of art.

**Sycophant** · 10-09-2011, 09:09 PM

With where I'm at right now, historical value is about as interesting as artistic or entertainment value.

**soitgoes...** · 10-09-2011, 09:59 PM

I thought No Regrets for Our Youth to be the first Kurosawa film to show greatness.

**Rowland** · 10-09-2011, 10:07 PM

McQueen's Shame is getting praised like mad by most of the critical press, while the folks at Slant, Reverse Shot, and the D'Angelo et. al. crew are uniformly laying on the hate pretty thick. Hunger left me deeply conflicted, so this response is intriguing me.

**Ezee E** · 10-09-2011, 10:22 PM

Quoting Rowland (view post)

McQueen's Shame is getting praised like mad by most of the critical press, while the folks at Slant, Reverse Shot, and the D'Angelo et. al. crew are uniformly laying on the hate pretty thick. Hunger left me deeply conflicted, so this response is intriguing me.

Fairly sure it'll be divisive here also.

**Watashi** · 10-09-2011, 10:49 PM

Quoting Rowland (view post)

McQueen's Shame is getting praised like mad by most of the critical press, while the folks at Slant, Reverse Shot, and the D'Angelo et. al. crew are uniformly laying on the hate pretty thick. Hunger left me deeply conflicted, so this response is intriguing me.

Methinks you should watch the film first. Form your own opinion. Then look at the reviews.

**Rowland** · 10-09-2011, 10:52 PM

Quoting Watashi (view post)

Methinks you should watch the film first. Form your own opinion. Then look at the reviews.

I haven't read any of the reviews, but I take note of responses. Which I sorta wish I didn't do either, because knowing the divisive nature of the film in advance (and who lands on which side) does inevitably color my expectations to some degree, but I suppose that goes with the territory as a criticism junkie.

**Ezee E** · 10-10-2011, 12:46 AM

Think I may apply for Butt Numb-A-Thon... Anyone in on this?

**Ezee E** · 10-10-2011, 12:52 AM

Quoting Ezee E (view post)

Think I may apply for Butt Numb-A-Thon... Anyone in on this?

First thing's first for Butt-Numb-A-Thon... Review a movie where a girl sings "Jingle Bells" while being raped. What am I getting myself into?

**MadMan** · 10-10-2011, 06:38 PM

Quoting Ezee E (view post)

First thing's first for Butt-Numb-A-Thon... Review a movie where a girl sings "Jingle Bells" while being raped. What am I getting myself into?

:lol:

Modern Times (Chaplin, 1936) ***½

At some point I need to watch my Criterion copy I bought during the last sale. Easily one of Chaplin's best.

Oh and I'm hoping that my DVR taped Limelight. I would take more advantage of TCM showing Buster Keaton's movies every Sunday if many of the more famous ones weren't on Netflix Instant Viewing. Still I'll be on the lookout for some of his lesser ones they decide to air.

PS: 11,000th post. Should have used it on something more special.

**Ivan Drago** · 10-11-2011, 12:36 AM

Quoting Ezee E (view post)

First thing's first for Butt-Numb-A-Thon... Review a movie where a girl sings "Jingle Bells" while being raped. What am I getting myself into?

What the hell is this movie marathon and how did you get in on it? What else do you have to watch?

And what's the MC consensus on Le Amiche? I saw a trailer for it before Stalker a while back and thought it looked interesting. Also thought the trailer for it was interesting too, considering it had the same trailer structure as old American Hollywood movies of the 40s.

**Irish** · 10-11-2011, 12:46 AM

It's Harry Knowles' annual event in Austin. You have to apply to get tickets. There are 200 seats, and last year Ain't It Cool claimed 10,000 people applied.

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