I honestly don’t feel ashamed of it (although i don’t really know if i should), but in my case i’d have to say Blade Runner…….i don’t know why it keeps happening….. in every single chance i give it (more than two)….
It is really hard for me to respect and (less important) like a film with a “story” that it’s not more than just a reason to desplay CGI and special effects. And that is exactly what happened in this one….. i have to give it to them the idea is more than a little interesting, the whole thing about aliens in need are treated like second class citizens was a great opportunity to turn into a great script.
The result: a pretty bad script, probably thought to like hollywood and mainstream viewers, for a movie they wanted to direct to look like The Dark Knight with the type of action you see in Transformers. Bad actors, (except por the alien, he deserves an oscar), and poorly developed characters.
I started the movie anxiously waiting for it to kick in, but quit after over an hour of a pretty flat and predictable display of resources, and the had to top it with the scene of the guy with his new alien look crafting a flower made out of junk.
These bitter tasting experiences happen to all of us because we tend to keep some of our faith in the wrong people, who happen to be the ones making, once again, mainstream cinema.
And lastly, inspired by the last thread, i’m not watching it again either.
I’ve been re-watching Tarkovsky’s films lately, and I could’nt help but notice how much he liked to take shots of the characters backs.
i have my own theories; one is that he was not that interested in the characters identity or personality but in the darker part of the psyche that moved the characters actions. He was taking shots of the character’s subconscious mind.
Being that Tarkovsky was so attracted in Philosophical and existential issues, he was not very interested in the character itself, but in the forces that moved the actions that would eventually affect and construct the story through space and time.
I don’t know if i’m a little bit off on this one, i’ts just an interpretation of one symbolic statement that, after watching 3 or 4 AT’s films, becomes a clear leit motif.
I’d love to read comments and opinions on the subject.
Thanks Apursansar, such techniques can also be found in films like WKW’s In the mood for love. Unfortunately, i haven’t seen any of Mizoguchi’s films, is there a particular one you could recommend?
exactly kenji…..and i know that details like this could mean absolutely nothing in tarkovsky’s films, that it is probably a way of breaking conventional form. Now, in tarr’s specific case, it could be more a consequence of his style (using as less editing as possible) than an intentional resource, although he claims that nothing in his films is there by chance. But still, when it comes to Tarkovsky, i’ve always felt that he uses “form”, to underline and accent meaning. And i keep feeling that the use of this kind of angles (rather excesive one could say) is meant to have a certain meaning. And we all have to agree that scenes like the one on the frame recently posted are included all over Tarkovsky’s work.
well, of course it’s a technique of shooting because it’s used constantly, not even in one film but in a whole filming career (Tarkovsky’s case), and of course this might be a very subjective thing, although, it seems to me that a filmmaker that worried so much about the details in his art must’ve had a reason to do it. Or maybe not, but the fact is, this “technique of shooting” works for me in the sense that it helps to accentuate more what the other conventional techniques accomplish.
That is a really helpful contribution daniella….. it’s always nice to read opinions that show a little more than pure assumption, and actually are tools based on research for everybody to learn a little more…. or maybe i should just say…. what an excellent “contributing technique”?
THANKS A LOT!!
The name of Dana Carvey’s character in really bad bad movie is Pistachio Disguisey…….Gosh, i’m really ashamed for knowing this…..
I even got depressed…….I need some pistachio ice cream…
Dr. Ruth Leavitt: What about the bits of green?
Dr. Jeremy Stone: Paint.
Dr. Ruth Leavitt: For God’s sake.
Dr. Jeremy Stone: Pistachio ice cream. There’s no basis to assume it’s anything, yet.
From the 1971 movie The Andromeda Strain, directed by Robert Wise
I know it’s been done quite a lot but it is the movie that made me love films…..it deserves the honor to be my first post on the thread…. I hope not to let anybody down with it….
1. 34
2. Manhattan (Stardust Memories and Crimes and Misdemeanors pushing close)
3. Perfect combination of good photography, music and pure nostalgic love, all perfectly balanced through the main character, which is no other but the city.
4. Scoop.
5. For the first half.
6. Deconstructing Harry.
word/phrase: “Damn, we’re in a tight spot !”
name of film: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
Characters name: Ulysses Everett McGill
time code: 00:12:31 – 00:12:33
word/phrase: " You’re a bastard from a basket! "
name of film: There Will Be Blood (2007)
Characters name: Daniel Plainview
time code: 02:15:24 – 02:15:26
word/phrase: " I’m gonna fucking kill you! You son of a bitch. Your mother’s a whore. "
name of film: Welcome To Collinwood (2002)
Characters name: Cosimo
time code: 00:18:55 – 00:19:00
City Of God (basically any of the work of cesar charlone), barry lyndon and fanny och alexander.
I’m sure there are many more, but those are the films that came to mind immediately.
Dune. It didn’t work with David Lynch……
In the beginning, it was supposed to be directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky, who made the effort of recruiting an amazing group of artists to develop the project but the producers kicked him out.
I’m pretty sure his version would’ve been way better.
Its been a long while since i use the surrealmoviez website to get basically any film i can think of. I have to say it’s one of the best sites i’ve been using regularly. But it’s been over a week that i try to access it and it directs me to the google site. Does anybody know what happened to the site? Is it gone forever or is it something temporary?
Ok, admit you dozed off or slept while watching.... over 2 years ago
I honestly don’t feel ashamed of it (although i don’t really know if i should), but in my case i’d have to say Blade Runner…….i don’t know why it keeps happening….. in every single chance i give it (more than two)….
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DISAPPOINTED BY DISTRICT 9 over 2 years ago
It is really hard for me to respect and (less important) like a film with a “story” that it’s not more than just a reason to desplay CGI and special effects. And that is exactly what happened in this one….. i have to give it to them the idea is more than a little interesting, the whole thing about aliens in need are treated like second class citizens was a great opportunity to turn into a great script.
The result: a pretty bad script, probably thought to like hollywood and mainstream viewers, for a movie they wanted to direct to look like The Dark Knight with the type of action you see in Transformers. Bad actors, (except por the alien, he deserves an oscar), and poorly developed characters.
I started the movie anxiously waiting for it to kick in, but quit after over an hour of a pretty flat and predictable display of resources, and the had to top it with the scene of the guy with his new alien look crafting a flower made out of junk.
These bitter tasting experiences happen to all of us because we tend to keep some of our faith in the wrong people, who happen to be the ones making, once again, mainstream cinema.
And lastly, inspired by the last thread, i’m not watching it again either.
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Tarkovsky: Symbolism of people's back over 2 years ago
I’ve been re-watching Tarkovsky’s films lately, and I could’nt help but notice how much he liked to take shots of the characters backs.
i have my own theories; one is that he was not that interested in the characters identity or personality but in the darker part of the psyche that moved the characters actions. He was taking shots of the character’s subconscious mind.
Being that Tarkovsky was so attracted in Philosophical and existential issues, he was not very interested in the character itself, but in the forces that moved the actions that would eventually affect and construct the story through space and time.
I don’t know if i’m a little bit off on this one, i’ts just an interpretation of one symbolic statement that, after watching 3 or 4 AT’s films, becomes a clear leit motif.
I’d love to read comments and opinions on the subject.
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Tarkovsky: Symbolism of people's back over 2 years ago
Thanks Apursansar, such techniques can also be found in films like WKW’s In the mood for love. Unfortunately, i haven’t seen any of Mizoguchi’s films, is there a particular one you could recommend?
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Movies you hated that everyone else loves over 2 years ago
The Constant Gardener
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Tarkovsky: Symbolism of people's back over 2 years ago
Thanks for the recommendation, i’ll certainly do my homework….
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Tarkovsky: Symbolism of people's back over 2 years ago
thanks kenji…..i’ll try to look into it….
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Tarkovsky: Symbolism of people's back over 2 years ago
exactly kenji…..and i know that details like this could mean absolutely nothing in tarkovsky’s films, that it is probably a way of breaking conventional form. Now, in tarr’s specific case, it could be more a consequence of his style (using as less editing as possible) than an intentional resource, although he claims that nothing in his films is there by chance. But still, when it comes to Tarkovsky, i’ve always felt that he uses “form”, to underline and accent meaning. And i keep feeling that the use of this kind of angles (rather excesive one could say) is meant to have a certain meaning. And we all have to agree that scenes like the one on the frame recently posted are included all over Tarkovsky’s work.
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Tarkovsky: Symbolism of people's back over 2 years ago
well, of course it’s a technique of shooting because it’s used constantly, not even in one film but in a whole filming career (Tarkovsky’s case), and of course this might be a very subjective thing, although, it seems to me that a filmmaker that worried so much about the details in his art must’ve had a reason to do it. Or maybe not, but the fact is, this “technique of shooting” works for me in the sense that it helps to accentuate more what the other conventional techniques accomplish.
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Tarkovsky: Symbolism of people's back over 2 years ago
That is a really helpful contribution daniella….. it’s always nice to read opinions that show a little more than pure assumption, and actually are tools based on research for everybody to learn a little more…. or maybe i should just say…. what an excellent “contributing technique”?
THANKS A LOT!!
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Pistachio Ice Cream in Cinema over 2 years ago
The name of Dana Carvey’s character in really bad bad movie is Pistachio Disguisey…….Gosh, i’m really ashamed for knowing this…..
I even got depressed…….I need some pistachio ice cream…
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Pistachio Ice Cream in Cinema over 2 years ago
the green color of pistachios popped into my mind…
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Pistachio Ice Cream in Cinema over 2 years ago
Dr. Ruth Leavitt: What about the bits of green?
From the 1971 movie The Andromeda Strain, directed by Robert WiseDr. Jeremy Stone: Paint.
Dr. Ruth Leavitt: For God’s sake.
Dr. Jeremy Stone: Pistachio ice cream. There’s no basis to assume it’s anything, yet.
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The Auteurs' Fake Criterion Covers over 2 years ago
I know it’s been done quite a lot but it is the movie that made me love films…..it deserves the honor to be my first post on the thread…. I hope not to let anybody down with it….
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Last movie you saw and rate it over 2 years ago
Damnation
Dir. Bela Tarr
Rating — 4/5
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The Auteurs Gallery of Marvellous Creatures over 2 years ago
I like this one….
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The Woody Allen Q and A over 2 years ago
1. 34
2. Manhattan (Stardust Memories and Crimes and Misdemeanors pushing close)
3. Perfect combination of good photography, music and pure nostalgic love, all perfectly balanced through the main character, which is no other but the city.
4. Scoop.
5. For the first half.
6. Deconstructing Harry.
and by the way, happy birthday Mr. Konigsberg….
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Say what you want with film over 2 years ago
word/phrase: “Damn, we’re in a tight spot !”
name of film: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
Characters name: Ulysses Everett McGill
time code: 00:12:31 – 00:12:33
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Say what you want with film over 2 years ago
word/phrase: " He’s having the birdie num nums. "
name of film: The Party (1968)
Characters name: Hrundi V. Bakshi
time code: 00:27:51 – 00:27:56
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Say what you want with film over 2 years ago
word/phrase: " You’re a bastard from a basket! "
name of film: There Will Be Blood (2007)
Characters name: Daniel Plainview
time code: 02:15:24 – 02:15:26
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Say what you want with film over 2 years ago
word/phrase: " I’m gonna fucking kill you! You son of a bitch. Your mother’s a whore. "
name of film: Welcome To Collinwood (2002)
Characters name: Cosimo
time code: 00:18:55 – 00:19:00
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What movies desperately need a U.S. dvd release? over 2 years ago
Any Emir Kusturica film.
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Best Cinematography you have ever seen? over 2 years ago
City Of God (basically any of the work of cesar charlone), barry lyndon and fanny och alexander.
I’m sure there are many more, but those are the films that came to mind immediately.
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Movies about nurses and doctors over 2 years ago
Hi there…
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Movies about nurses and doctors over 2 years ago
I need to find movies about doctors and nurses….
i’ll appreciate any contribution ….
cheers!!!
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Movies about nurses and doctors over 2 years ago
I need to find movies about doctors and nurses….
i’ll appreciate any contribution ….
cheers!!!
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Movies about nurses and doctors over 2 years ago
thanks a lot to everyone….couldn’t reply before, but your help is highly appreciated.
it is for a firend’s psychology project,
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Last movie you saw and rate it over 2 years ago
The Man Who Knew Too Much
DIR Alfred Hitchcock
1956
Raiting: 4/5
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Can you name a film that should have worked but didn't? over 2 years ago
Dune. It didn’t work with David Lynch……
In the beginning, it was supposed to be directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky, who made the effort of recruiting an amazing group of artists to develop the project but the producers kicked him out.
I’m pretty sure his version would’ve been way better.
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Surrealmoviez website down about 2 years ago
Its been a long while since i use the surrealmoviez website to get basically any film i can think of. I have to say it’s one of the best sites i’ve been using regularly. But it’s been over a week that i try to access it and it directs me to the google site. Does anybody know what happened to the site? Is it gone forever or is it something temporary?
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