I have a hard time picking favourites of anything, but my latest dicovery is Ryuichi Sakamoto. His scores for The Last Emperor, Babel and especially Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence are amazing.
Adam, I agree completely on the last scene. There were so many places the film could have ended, but none would have been as good as this. I think this is one of few films coming out these years that can actually carry the two hour plus runtime.
5.8/10 – Did not appeal to me as much as PTA’s other films. It is as technically beautiful,but the story just never took off for me. I don’t think I will ever be able to identify with Adam Sandler, I think he’s over half the reason I was disappointed.
He just did Where the Wild Things Are without Kaufman, which is a good achievement in my opinion. I do agree though that the ‘cult-ish’ features he has are mostly products of the stories in his earlier work where Kaufman was involved.
I only have time for about two to three movies a week. When I’m finally free during the summer the weather is too good for watching movies. :-) So a 100-150 perhaps.
Favorite Music Videos? over 2 years ago
Dougal Wilson’s videos for Goldfrapp, “A&E” and “Happiness”.
Otherwise Michel Gondry, Spike Jonze and Chris Cunningham are obvious choices.
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films that involve hallucinating women? over 2 years ago
Ellen Burstyn in Requiem for a Dream, here’s a youtube clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwzvnitf2Lo
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Last movie you saw and rate it over 2 years ago
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (Nagisa Oshima, 1983) – 8/10.
It nearly made me cry, and it has Takeshi Kitano!
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Favorite film composers over 2 years ago
I have a hard time picking favourites of anything, but my latest dicovery is Ryuichi Sakamoto. His scores for The Last Emperor, Babel and especially Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence are amazing.
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Criterion 45% off Sale at Deep Discount - Ends on 1/29/10 over 2 years ago
I haven’t checked all the titles, but the DVDs seem to be region one only, so you might wanna watch out if you’re european.
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Most Hated Actor and Actress over 2 years ago
Adam Sandler and Rene Zellwegger
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do people think PT Anderson has the potential to be mentioned in the same breadth as Scorsese and Kubrick over 2 years ago
Who else would you then say has the same potential, Den? Not that I disagree with the statement, I’m just curious.
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OT: What are you reading? over 2 years ago
Just finished Palahniuk’s Rant the other day. Next up is The Seed and the Sower by Laurens van der Post.
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OT: What are you reading? over 2 years ago
Traag-1: You should! It’s my favourite Palahniuk book out of the ones I read. It’s been optioned for a movie, by the way!
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Top 10 TV Shows of all time over 2 years ago
Twin Peaks, Riget, Black Books and Bottom!
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Shutter Island over 2 years ago
Adam, I agree completely on the last scene. There were so many places the film could have ended, but none would have been as good as this. I think this is one of few films coming out these years that can actually carry the two hour plus runtime.
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Shutter Island over 2 years ago
I have certainly planned a second viewing on dvd. The story deserves that and I expect to get something out of it. But five times.. in two days. Wow!
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Favorite Movie Trailers about 2 years ago
Jumping the A Clockwork Orange-wagon. Amazing trailer.
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Last movie you saw and rate it about 2 years ago
Punch Drunk Love
5.8/10 – Did not appeal to me as much as PTA’s other films. It is as technically beautiful,but the story just never took off for me. I don’t think I will ever be able to identify with Adam Sandler, I think he’s over half the reason I was disappointed.
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MAKE YOUR OWN AUTEURS ADVERTISEMENTS about 2 years ago
Uwe Boll approves…
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What are some good japanese directors still working? about 2 years ago
Title says it all, got any recommendations?
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Rate The Last Film You Watched about 2 years ago
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
8 / 10
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how old are you guys anyway about 2 years ago
A mere 19
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Top 10 TV Shows of all time about 2 years ago
1. Twin Peaks
2. The Kingdom (Riget)
3. The Sopranos
4. South park
5. The Office
Never really watched anything else.
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Ten Worst Movies You've Ever Seen? about 2 years ago
The Core. The span from this to the second-worst is too big to include anything else.
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Our favourite paintings: the great Auteur Gallery about 2 years ago
Michael Kvium
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Last movie you saw and rate it about 2 years ago
After Life (Kore-eda, 1998)
5/6
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Spike Jonze - a cult filmmaker? about 2 years ago
He just did Where the Wild Things Are without Kaufman, which is a good achievement in my opinion. I do agree though that the ‘cult-ish’ features he has are mostly products of the stories in his earlier work where Kaufman was involved.
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How Many Movies Do You Watch in a Year? about 2 years ago
I only have time for about two to three movies a week. When I’m finally free during the summer the weather is too good for watching movies. :-) So a 100-150 perhaps.
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The Director's Cup - Choosing Directors to Manage about 2 years ago
I’d like to participate with Hirokazu Kore-eda.
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2010 Director's Cup: Cheer, Jeer and Boast in Here about 2 years ago
Koreeda sighs along. But he is ready to kick some ass with some hardcore domestic drama!
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The Directors' Cup - Stage 2; Choosing the films for Round 1 about 2 years ago
Eep!
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The Directors' Cup - Stage 2; Choosing the films for Round 1 about 2 years ago
Exciting, will have to watch Winter Light, although I guess we aren’t allowed to vote in our own matchups?
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Cannes Awards about 2 years ago
Uncle Boonmee was completely ignored by danish media, this is awesome. Can’t wait to see it.
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Cannes Awards about 2 years ago
I never really believe Mike Leigh could win. Having seen none of the films obviously, he just doesn’t belong in the league of two-time winners.
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