If contextually appropriate, yes. It seems there is more unnecessary nudity in films than unnecessary sex, not that I’m bothered by either. Ok, well, I am bothered if the sex looks totally fake. Make me believe or forget it altogether.
Bottle Rocket, Bottle Rocket, Bottle Rocket. Any Wes Anderson for that matter.
Juno, Crash (2004), Sweeney Todd, Broken Flowers, Moulin Rouge, 81/2, My Own Private Idaho, Mystic River, and every Disney movie ever made.
The Seventh Seal – it was my gateway into world cinema.
Before Sunrise / Before Sunset – enduring love
Fight Club – my frustrated generation
Ikiru – working to live v. living to work, meaning & quality of life, death of family
Dekalog – life’s complications
In the Mood for Love – yearning, and those beautiful dresses!
Jules et Jim – I’m familiar with this situation
Avalon – the aesthetic, special effects, themes, et al.
Where I used to live, 25 minutes from where I am now, it would take 3-8 days to receive a movie after I sent one back. Now it takes 2 days.
My only current gripe is the Saved section. Mine’s huge. I’ll never know when, or even if, Netflix will have those movies in inventory.
Regarding mom-and-pops and libraries, I’ve been able to find some Criterion movies at those places, but no where near the titles Netflix has available. Netflix is invaluable to me. Plus, I don’t have cable (on purpose). Netflix is my DVD pusher.
He can’t do surreal as well as Bunuel, and he can’t do creepy as well as Cronenberg.
I totally agree, but I enjoy his films anyway. I can come back to them anytime and get something new.
Coming to you live from Jarmusch’s hometown. I’m a contract negotiator by day, information architecture / user experience student by night.
I love, love, love watching and discussing films but don’t have any offline friends that share my tastes, so I’m extremely happy to be a part of this site.
I’ve been looking for an intelligent, thoughtful film forum, and TA fit the bill. From what I’ve seen thus far, I’m not worried about the quality of discussion. There is a great divide between this forum and IMDB’s.
Love: Daniel Day-Lewis, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Erland Josephson, Jeanne Moreau, Liv Ullman, Max von Sydow, Robert Downey Jr., Toshirô Mifune, Harvey Keitel, Takashi Shimura. I also like David Thewlis, especially in Naked.
Make my eyes and ears bleed: Will Ferrell, Tom Cruise, Scarlett Johansson, Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston, Ben Stiller, Demi Moore
Contradicting others, I hate the idea of avatars on forum pages. It looks clean the way it is now. Clean and purty.
As with Citizen Spain, I’d love the ability to scroll favorites, like Amazon has on their product pages (for related items).
And please add more pictures, directors, and films to select from.
This site is GREAT.
If we’re just talking within the last five years, then a couple of these perhaps…
American Splendor
Oldboy
2046
Before Sunset (and Before Sunrise, for that matter)
Donnie Darko
Brokeback Mountain
The Science of Sleep
The Proposition
Children of Men
I’m a Criterion junkie, and there isn’t a soul I know that isn’t aware of it. Because of the expense, I’ve viewed most through Netflix, although I own a few of my faves. I hope to purchase more as time goes on…though it sure would be nice to get some for the upcoming holiday. My friends never get my dropped hints!
Kevin Smith exists because of his legion of loyal fan boys. I’ve endured their praises of KS for twelve years, since some friends first showed me Clerks. Where I was completely indifferent about KS before, now I’m totally turned off. Make that a double for all the Star Wars movies.
I can’t leave without mentioning Bottle Rocket – talk about a turd in the punch bowl.
What Criterion films, or any others for that matter, would you consider to be the most beautiful? I’m referring to storyline, dialogue, score, scenery, framing, the actors themselves, etc all rolled into one pretty package. Though I already have a few picks of my own, I’d like to know your recommendations for future pleasurable viewing activity.
Thanks for all the great recommendations so far, everyone!
Catherine, I was not as impassioned by My Blueberry Nights as other WKW films, but it was still lush in its own way.
I’m also a big fan of Children of Paradise. Gorgeous.
MR E 2 ME, Maggie Gyllenhall wasn’t any better.
TDK was too long, and Bale’s death-metal voice drove me up the wall.
But it was still an entertaining action movie. I just wouldn’t place it anywhere near the top films of all time.
The 400 Blows, The Passion of Joan of Arc, and Citizen Kane, off the top of my head.
I’m persistently making my way through the Criterion Collection, and there’s still plenty of other films to see from the past and present.
Phantasm, Cry Baby, Dream For An Insomniac, Disorderlies, Ever After, Midnight Madness, The Last Dragon, The Golden Child……I could probably recite every line to Coming to America, Breakin’, and Breakin II: Electric Boogaloo.
And most embarrassing…wait for it…P.S. I Love You.
I have aired out all my dirty laundry for ya’ll to see.
Sex in the movies: Disturbing? over 3 years ago
If contextually appropriate, yes. It seems there is more unnecessary nudity in films than unnecessary sex, not that I’m bothered by either. Ok, well, I am bothered if the sex looks totally fake. Make me believe or forget it altogether.
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Movies you hated that everyone else loves over 3 years ago
Bottle Rocket, Bottle Rocket, Bottle Rocket. Any Wes Anderson for that matter.
Juno, Crash (2004), Sweeney Todd, Broken Flowers, Moulin Rouge, 81/2, My Own Private Idaho, Mystic River, and every Disney movie ever made.
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Which film has changed your life forever? over 3 years ago
The Seventh Seal – it was my gateway into world cinema.
Before Sunrise / Before Sunset – enduring love
Fight Club – my frustrated generation
Ikiru – working to live v. living to work, meaning & quality of life, death of family
Dekalog – life’s complications
In the Mood for Love – yearning, and those beautiful dresses!
Jules et Jim – I’m familiar with this situation
Avalon – the aesthetic, special effects, themes, et al.
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Netflix; frustrations with over 3 years ago
Where I used to live, 25 minutes from where I am now, it would take 3-8 days to receive a movie after I sent one back. Now it takes 2 days.
My only current gripe is the Saved section. Mine’s huge. I’ll never know when, or even if, Netflix will have those movies in inventory.
Regarding mom-and-pops and libraries, I’ve been able to find some Criterion movies at those places, but no where near the titles Netflix has available. Netflix is invaluable to me. Plus, I don’t have cable (on purpose). Netflix is my DVD pusher.
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David Lynch Overrated? over 3 years ago
He can’t do surreal as well as Bunuel, and he can’t do creepy as well as Cronenberg.
I totally agree, but I enjoy his films anyway. I can come back to them anytime and get something new.
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New to The Auteurs? You Belong Here over 3 years ago
Coming to you live from Jarmusch’s hometown. I’m a contract negotiator by day, information architecture / user experience student by night.
I love, love, love watching and discussing films but don’t have any offline friends that share my tastes, so I’m extremely happy to be a part of this site.
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Worries about the future... over 3 years ago
I’ve been looking for an intelligent, thoughtful film forum, and TA fit the bill. From what I’ve seen thus far, I’m not worried about the quality of discussion. There is a great divide between this forum and IMDB’s.
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Favorite film composers over 3 years ago
Definitely Geir Jenssen (Biosphere) for Insomnia.
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Films you love but most people hate. over 3 years ago
Breakin’
Breakin’ II: Electric Boogaloo
Hey, I can’t help it. Those movies gave me many laughs when I was a kid. So silly.
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Disturbing Movies that You Love... over 3 years ago
Fat Girl
Salò
Irreversible
Kids
Mulholland Drive
Requiem for a Dream
Oldboy
Cries and Whispers
Naked Lunch
Stalker
Avalon
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When I say "A Perfect Film", What One Film Pops Into Your Head First? over 3 years ago
Jules et Jim – the characters enrapture me
In the Mood for Love – a sensuous dream, so beautiful
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TOP BERGMAN over 3 years ago
There’s no way I could rank Bergman’s films. Perhaps Persona should be on top, though.
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Whats your favourite actor,and what actor is so bad you cant look at him over 3 years ago
Love: Daniel Day-Lewis, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Erland Josephson, Jeanne Moreau, Liv Ullman, Max von Sydow, Robert Downey Jr., Toshirô Mifune, Harvey Keitel, Takashi Shimura. I also like David Thewlis, especially in Naked.
Make my eyes and ears bleed: Will Ferrell, Tom Cruise, Scarlett Johansson, Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston, Ben Stiller, Demi Moore
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Fishing With John (Criterion) over 3 years ago
I agree with everything Max said, right down to the Michael Bay comment!
Fishing With John was a most pleasant surprise.
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Top Albums of the Year (aka What rocks your ipod) 2008 over 3 years ago
Renaissance by Q-Tip is a fun one. Lately, my tastes have traveled backward in time…
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Top Albums of the Year (aka What rocks your ipod) 2008 over 3 years ago
Demarest, I’m ashamed I forgot about GZA’s new one! As good as Liquid Swords?! Must d/l now…
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Help make The Auteurs totally awesome over 3 years ago
Contradicting others, I hate the idea of avatars on forum pages. It looks clean the way it is now. Clean and purty.
As with Citizen Spain, I’d love the ability to scroll favorites, like Amazon has on their product pages (for related items).
And please add more pictures, directors, and films to select from.
This site is GREAT.
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WHICH MOVIES...PUT OUT IN LAST 5 YEARS...DO YOU THINK WILL ONE DAY JOIN THE CRITERION COLLECTION? over 3 years ago
If we’re just talking within the last five years, then a couple of these perhaps…
American Splendor
Oldboy
2046
Before Sunset (and Before Sunrise, for that matter)
Donnie Darko
Brokeback Mountain
The Science of Sleep
The Proposition
Children of Men
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Worst Criterion DVDs over 3 years ago
I watched Jubilee recently, and it bored the hell outta me.
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favorite funniest movie over 3 years ago
Amongst some of my favorites already mentioned, how about Airplane! and 10 Things I Hate About You.
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Criterion junkies here? over 3 years ago
I’m a Criterion junkie, and there isn’t a soul I know that isn’t aware of it. Because of the expense, I’ve viewed most through Netflix, although I own a few of my faves. I hope to purchase more as time goes on…though it sure would be nice to get some for the upcoming holiday. My friends never get my dropped hints!
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the hate corner over 3 years ago
Kevin Smith exists because of his legion of loyal fan boys. I’ve endured their praises of KS for twelve years, since some friends first showed me Clerks. Where I was completely indifferent about KS before, now I’m totally turned off. Make that a double for all the Star Wars movies.
I can’t leave without mentioning Bottle Rocket – talk about a turd in the punch bowl.
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The most beautiful films? over 3 years ago
What Criterion films, or any others for that matter, would you consider to be the most beautiful? I’m referring to storyline, dialogue, score, scenery, framing, the actors themselves, etc all rolled into one pretty package. Though I already have a few picks of my own, I’d like to know your recommendations for future pleasurable viewing activity.
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The most beautiful films? over 3 years ago
Thanks for all the great recommendations so far, everyone!
Catherine, I was not as impassioned by My Blueberry Nights as other WKW films, but it was still lush in its own way.
I’m also a big fan of Children of Paradise. Gorgeous.
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Anybody else hate the Dark Knight? over 3 years ago
MR E 2 ME, Maggie Gyllenhall wasn’t any better.
TDK was too long, and Bale’s death-metal voice drove me up the wall.
But it was still an entertaining action movie. I just wouldn’t place it anywhere near the top films of all time.
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the hate corner over 3 years ago
I prefer turd-less punch, thanks!
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CONFESSIONS--FILMS YOU ARE ASHAMED TO SAY YOU HAVE NOT SEEN (YET) over 3 years ago
The 400 Blows, The Passion of Joan of Arc, and Citizen Kane, off the top of my head.
I’m persistently making my way through the Criterion Collection, and there’s still plenty of other films to see from the past and present.
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Guilty Pleasures over 3 years ago
Phantasm, Cry Baby, Dream For An Insomniac, Disorderlies, Ever After, Midnight Madness, The Last Dragon, The Golden Child……I could probably recite every line to Coming to America, Breakin’, and Breakin II: Electric Boogaloo.
And most embarrassing…wait for it…P.S. I Love You.
I have aired out all my dirty laundry for ya’ll to see.
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In the Mood for Love or 2046? over 3 years ago
In the Mood for Love. They’re both exquisite in their own way, but ITMFL is the more subtle, delicate, and sympathetic of the two.
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Who do you think had it and lost it? When? and Why? over 3 years ago
Tim Burton, since at least Planet of the Apes. I wonder how he’s going to butcher Alice in Wonderland.
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