Perhaps the greatest cinematic depiction of ordinary life and familial relations, Ozu’s Tokyo Story is both accessible and unique, in that the themes conveyed are universal and the particular cinematic language used marks a striking contrast from other films in the art form’s history. The way in which Ozu captures ordinary, mundane life through the distinct position of the camera allows the audience to enjoy both a simplistic yet endearing story. You cannot watch this without being moved.
I am definitely more Godardian – however – i think it needs to be stressed that these are two fundamentally different auteurs but i suppose this is only light jabber at comparison so I won’t fret
‘bridge on the river kwai’ left me with virtually nothing. it was the first david lean film i had ever seen and i was watching it in the plane, and i’m afraid it only lengthened my 14 hr ride.
I’ve recently seen Kaufman’s ‘Unbearable Lightness of Being’ which was adapted from the book of the same name by the Czek author, Milan Kundera. For those of you who haven’t read it, the novel does not follow any linear storyline pattern and many types the narrator will delve into philosophical essays to comment on the situation of the main characters. Well, Kundera once said that his book was essentially “unfilmable” and while it has been made into a movie by Kaufman since then, they filmed it largely on the basis of keeping out all philosophical portions (which is a lot) from the book into the movie.
So I thought, okay, what are some books that you think may be ‘umfilmable’
- sorry if this doesn’t necessarily pertain to just cinema itself but novels have been the backbone for many many great films
Yes, I would say ‘Unbearable’ is Kaufman’s best film but I haven’t seen any of his others (although I definitely plan to).
It’s such well-directed film in terms of controlling the right conditions for the film to sort of take a path of its own – what I mean to say is that Kaufman is particularly skilled in measuring tone and breaking down certain scenes so that they possess a sort of raw, unrestricted quality, or as you said Stutsman, not “artificial”
Film escapes brevity because it is recorded. But then there is the argument that because of that, film fails to achieve a sense of spontaneity and originality that is inherent in performance arts such as operas, concerts, and theater.
So is film not a performance? Doesn’t a performance require an audience? Don’t people see movies alone in the dark all the time?
I don’t know, these are questions that I’m asking myself so they may not seem that worthwhile..
When you realize you spend all watching movies in your room with the lights off, while ignoring your cellphone & your parents. But you’re fine with it and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
BEST SEQUENCE OR SCENE FROM ANY FILM(CAN BE AN OPENING OR ANYTHING ELSE) over 3 years ago
the beginning of “une femme est une femme” especially the part where
anna karina winks at us lol
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ONE FILM INTRODUCTION over 3 years ago
Ozu Yasujiro – “Tokyo Story”
Perhaps the greatest cinematic depiction of ordinary life and familial relations, Ozu’s Tokyo Story is both accessible and unique, in that the themes conveyed are universal and the particular cinematic language used marks a striking contrast from other films in the art form’s history. The way in which Ozu captures ordinary, mundane life through the distinct position of the camera allows the audience to enjoy both a simplistic yet endearing story. You cannot watch this without being moved.
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Bergman vs. Godard about 3 years ago
I am definitely more Godardian – however – i think it needs to be stressed that these are two fundamentally different auteurs but i suppose this is only light jabber at comparison so I won’t fret
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WHO IS / WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FILM ACTRESS EVER? about 3 years ago
anna karina
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5 Films you saw that are considered masterpieces that you thought were overated,horrible or you just "didnt like" about 3 years ago
I agree entirely with JASON TROCHESSET:
‘bridge on the river kwai’ left me with virtually nothing. it was the first david lean film i had ever seen and i was watching it in the plane, and i’m afraid it only lengthened my 14 hr ride.
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The Best Films of the New Millenium about 3 years ago
Lost in Translation
&
Mulholland Drive
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What is (are) your favorite frame(s)? about 3 years ago
/Users/seannam/Pictures/Film /Anna Karina_Eye.jpg
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What is (are) your favorite frame(s)? about 3 years ago
!Anna Karina_Eye.jpg!
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What is (are) your favorite frame(s)? about 3 years ago
!/Users/seannam/Pictures/Film /Anna Karina_Eye.jpg!
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Should Criterion expand? about 3 years ago
i don’t know
i kind of like the idea of a company solely committed to bringing art films into the public foray – nothing else
that’s just me though
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which books are unfilmable? about 3 years ago
I’ve recently seen Kaufman’s ‘Unbearable Lightness of Being’ which was adapted from the book of the same name by the Czek author, Milan Kundera. For those of you who haven’t read it, the novel does not follow any linear storyline pattern and many types the narrator will delve into philosophical essays to comment on the situation of the main characters. Well, Kundera once said that his book was essentially “unfilmable” and while it has been made into a movie by Kaufman since then, they filmed it largely on the basis of keeping out all philosophical portions (which is a lot) from the book into the movie.
So I thought, okay, what are some books that you think may be ‘umfilmable’
- sorry if this doesn’t necessarily pertain to just cinema itself but novels have been the backbone for many many great films
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Where are you from? about 3 years ago
seoul, korea
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When I say "A Perfect Film", What One Film Pops Into Your Head First? about 3 years ago
this is such a hard question
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Movies you hated that everyone else loves about 3 years ago
crash
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WHO IS / WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FILM ACTRESS EVER? about 3 years ago
anna karina
period
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Philip Kaufman's Greatest film to date: about 3 years ago
Yes, I would say ‘Unbearable’ is Kaufman’s best film but I haven’t seen any of his others (although I definitely plan to).
It’s such well-directed film in terms of controlling the right conditions for the film to sort of take a path of its own – what I mean to say is that Kaufman is particularly skilled in measuring tone and breaking down certain scenes so that they possess a sort of raw, unrestricted quality, or as you said Stutsman, not “artificial”
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Film & Performance about 3 years ago
Film escapes brevity because it is recorded. But then there is the argument that because of that, film fails to achieve a sense of spontaneity and originality that is inherent in performance arts such as operas, concerts, and theater.
So is film not a performance? Doesn’t a performance require an audience? Don’t people see movies alone in the dark all the time?
I don’t know, these are questions that I’m asking myself so they may not seem that worthwhile..
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MOVIES TO WATCH WHEN YOU'RE PISSED about 3 years ago
high fidelity when i’m pissed
taxi driver when i’m depressed
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Philip Kaufman's Greatest film to date: about 3 years ago
Matt Parks:
I remember Kaufman saying in a dvd extra that Kundera was very pleased with the film.
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Unbearable Lightness of Being & the Objective Correlative about 3 years ago
Is Kaufman’s ‘Unbearable’ a legitimate example of the use of objective correlative?
(I’m working on a project, any thoughts would be great!)
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You know your a cinephile when? about 3 years ago
df
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You know your a cinephile when? about 3 years ago
When you realize you spend all watching movies in your room with the lights off, while ignoring your cellphone & your parents. But you’re fine with it and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
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You know your a cinephile when? about 3 years ago
guess you can’t delete posts..
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You know your a cinephile when? about 3 years ago
E. Hill: I say ‘aye aye’ to the 5th one
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Is there an atheistic bias in the film community? about 3 years ago
Nathan M: you forgot Tarkovsky
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Is there an atheistic bias in the film community? about 3 years ago
Nathan M: you forgot Tarkovsky
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ANDRE BAZIN about 3 years ago
Wow, great post.I admire Bazin very much and finding this is treasure. Thanks Bobby.
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Favourite film of the decade (so far)? almost 3 years ago
lost in translation
then
mulholland dr
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ANY TAKERS FOR A WRITING WORKSHOP? almost 3 years ago
hey, this sounds interesting. how may i join?
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Last movie you saw and rate it almost 3 years ago
La Double Vie de Veronique: 9.0
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