It’s almost perfect. It would be perfect if you could do half stars. I think that rating out of 5 stars is like that classic way to rate films, plus I think it works the best.
How can you say if Hitchcock or Bergman is better than Kubrick. That’s like choosing Goodfellas over Heat. There’s a level of brilliance that so many directors have reached and I think it would be nearly impossible to find the one director who is the greatest.
White Christmas (1954)
Director: Michael Curtiz
DP: Loyal Griggs
Cast: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen, Dean Jagger, Mary Wickes, Anne Whitfield
Producer: Robert Emmett Dolan
Screenwriter: Norman Krasna, Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
Composer: Gus Levene (Uncredited), Joseph J. Lilley (Uncredited), Van Cleave (Uncredited)
After leaving the Army after W.W.II, Bob Wallace and Phil Davis team up to become a top song-and-dance act. Davis plays matchmaker and introduces Wallace to a pair of beautiful sisters (Betty and Judy) who also have a song-and-dance act. When Betty and Judy travel to a Vermont lodge to perform a Christmas show, Wallace and Davis follow, only to find their former commander, General Waverly, is the lodge owner. A series of romantic mix-ups ensue as the performers try to help the General. – IMDB
But anyway, you’re site is really fantastic, I know you are constantly adding more films and I think that’s one of the biggest things that needs to be done. Nothing more annoying than getting excited about adding a film to your favourites that you’ve just seen, only to find out it’s not on here.
Anyway, I’m already noticing great new changes. Keep up the great work!
I’d like to see more poetic films. Although sometimes it’s hard to get hold of films where I live. So if you could recommend some that are quite widely available, that would be great.
THE ANTOINE DOINEL SERIES over 2 years ago
Yes, I bought the Criterion collection of the whole series and watched them all. It’s a fantastic series.
“The 400 Blows” is the best of the series. But “Stolen Kisses” would probably come in second.
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Bergman on Hitchcock over 2 years ago
“intellectual emptiness in his work”
HA! Obviously he never saw “Vertigo”.
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Most consistent director? over 2 years ago
Consistant? Tarantino, Sam Mendes and Paul Thomas Anderson because they’ve never made a bad film yet.
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Just Curious over 2 years ago
How come you’re selling it?
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The Auteurs' Fake Criterion Covers over 2 years ago
I don’t know how to do these things. Can someone make me 2?
1 for “Paranoid Park” and the other for “Hallam Foe”?
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The Auteurs Confessions over 2 years ago
I loved “Indy 4”. GASP
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Satisfied with The Auteurs Rating System? over 2 years ago
It’s almost perfect. It would be perfect if you could do half stars. I think that rating out of 5 stars is like that classic way to rate films, plus I think it works the best.
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Who's better than Stanley Kubrick? over 2 years ago
How can you say if Hitchcock or Bergman is better than Kubrick. That’s like choosing Goodfellas over Heat. There’s a level of brilliance that so many directors have reached and I think it would be nearly impossible to find the one director who is the greatest.
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Gay and Lesbian Cinema over 2 years ago
-“Mysterious Skin”
-“Brokeback Mountain”
-“My Own Private Idaho”
And if you wanna go more mainstream: “Get Real”.
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Your 5 Favourite Directors over 2 years ago
-Alfred Hitchcock
-Stanley Kubrick
-Paul Thomas Anderson
-Steven Spielberg
-Quentin Tarantino
I guess something like that.
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Films you love but most people hate. over 2 years ago
You’ve Got Mail
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(Temporary) Film database submission mechanism over 2 years ago
White Christmas (1954)
Director: Michael Curtiz
DP: Loyal Griggs
Cast: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen, Dean Jagger, Mary Wickes, Anne Whitfield
Producer: Robert Emmett Dolan
Screenwriter: Norman Krasna, Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
Composer: Gus Levene (Uncredited), Joseph J. Lilley (Uncredited), Van Cleave (Uncredited)
http://static.tvguide.com/MediaBin/Galleries/Shows/S_Z/Wa_Wh/WhiteChristmas/crops/WhiteChristmas3.jpg
http://static.tvguide.com/MediaBin/Galleries/Shows/S_Z/Wa_Wh/WhiteChristmas/crops/WhiteChristmas6.jpg
After leaving the Army after W.W.II, Bob Wallace and Phil Davis team up to become a top song-and-dance act. Davis plays matchmaker and introduces Wallace to a pair of beautiful sisters (Betty and Judy) who also have a song-and-dance act. When Betty and Judy travel to a Vermont lodge to perform a Christmas show, Wallace and Davis follow, only to find their former commander, General Waverly, is the lodge owner. A series of romantic mix-ups ensue as the performers try to help the General. – IMDB
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
I live in Australia and sometimes films I want to see aren’t even planned for release here.
For instance Coppola’s latest film “Tetro” isn’t set to be released here, yet I really wanted to see it.
Do you think it’s wrong to watch it online for free if there’s no other way to see it?
I reckon if I called Francis and asked him, he’d be fine with it. :)
p.s. I’ve already done it, I just thought I’d see what others thought in any case.
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Do you think it's wrong to watch a movie online if it's not available in your country? over 2 years ago
This thread wasn’t so I can sleep at night. I don’t have trouble with that.
I was more just curious as a general topic, I wanted to know if anyone thought there was any way to justify watching a film like that.
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What is the greatest film title ever? over 2 years ago
I’ve always loved “Angels with dirty faces”.
Great title.
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What is the greatest film title ever? over 2 years ago
I’ve always loved “Angels with dirty faces”.
Great title.
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Help make The Auteurs totally awesome over 2 years ago
I agree that an iPhone app would be a great idea.
But anyway, you’re site is really fantastic, I know you are constantly adding more films and I think that’s one of the biggest things that needs to be done. Nothing more annoying than getting excited about adding a film to your favourites that you’ve just seen, only to find out it’s not on here.
Anyway, I’m already noticing great new changes. Keep up the great work!
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Who do you think the most overrated director is? over 2 years ago
Someone on this thread just said that “Munich” sucked.
Tut tut tut….what is this world coming to!?
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Rotating favourite films over 2 years ago
Anyone else loving this new feature?
I used to add my four favourite films last so they showed up on my profile page, now I get to see all my favourites up there!
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Help make The Auteurs totally awesome over 2 years ago
One thing that bugs me is that once I’ve rated a film, I can no longer see what it’s overall rating is.
I think it would be great if you displayed both ratings.
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Can someone explain what all the styles are that we have to choose from? over 2 years ago
We have many options but some I’m unfamiliar with.
I know it seems like a big effort but is there anyone that knows how to explain what they all mean?
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Can someone explain what all the styles are that we have to choose from? over 2 years ago
Well obviously they’re not. Otherwise I wouldn’t be asking.
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Can someone explain what all the styles are that we have to choose from? over 2 years ago
Thanks for all the help guys. I appreciate it.
I too think it would be a great idea to be able to create your own style.
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Help make The Auteurs totally awesome over 2 years ago
You should be able to choose any picture you want instead of the small ammount of choices we have.
Even if you go on a film page and select “Use as home picture”.
That would be so great!
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I'm looking for musicals over 2 years ago
And I don’t want any average stuff….list for me the best musicals you’ve ever seen!
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Help make The Auteurs totally awesome over 2 years ago
HOW ABOUT YOU FINALLY ADD “WHITE CHRISTMAS”!!!
:) Thanks.
Love your site.
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I'm looking for musicals over 2 years ago
-DownByLaw
Yeah, I’m certainly more looking for dance numbers.
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If I were to ask you to recommend a film that is totally unlike any I would have seen... about 2 years ago
what film would you recommend?
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If I were to ask you to recommend a film that is totally unlike any I would have seen... about 2 years ago
@Mark Vanselow
I’m from Queensland. About an hour out from Brisbane.
Nice to meet you, mate.
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Poetic films? about 2 years ago
I’d like to see more poetic films. Although sometimes it’s hard to get hold of films where I live. So if you could recommend some that are quite widely available, that would be great.
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