I agree with you totally. The DVD I own (pirated DVD because of the country I live in) seems to be a russian release, with a quality no more impressive than a VHS ripped movie. This film is the true masterpiece of Kurosawa and has a poetic and beautiful spirit which no movie comes near to it. Criterion must do something about it! It deserves a Criterion release.
I think at the age of 11 or 12, when I saw Akira Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood on TV and was blown away. I suddenly got into watching worthy films and since 4 years ago (Im 21 now, soon 22) Im watching them like a maniac.
About the validity of Academy Awards: It depends. Some really great directors have won Academy Awards, like Fellini, and some suckers win it always too, like Spielberg, Cameron, etc. If you think a movie works for you, don’t care if it has won any awards.
Checkout Russian short animations. If you can find the DVD of Masters of Russian Animation, it would be great. If not, search for it in youtube, and you’ll get what you want. Recommendations:
1968 Glass Harmonica by Andrey Hryanovskiy 1975 Hedgehog in the Fog by Yuriy Norstein 1979 Tale of Tales by Yuriy Norstein
Checkout Russian short animations. If you can find the DVD of Masters of Russian Animation, it would be great. If not, search for it in youtube, and you’ll get what you want. Recommendations:
1968 Glass Harmonica by Andrey Hryanovskiy 1975 Hedgehog in the Fog by Yuriy Norstein 1979 Tale of Tales by Yuriy Norstein
Dersu Uzala (Akira Kurosawa)
Close-Up (Abbas Kiarostami)
Stalker (Andrei Tarkovsky)
Color of Pomegranates (Sergei Parajanov)
Where is the Friend’s home? (Abbas Kiarostami)
etc.
Oh my God, some trolls in here mentioned Kubrick and Tarkovsky. It often happens when someone gives opinions when he’s/she’s drunk.
I agree Scorsese is overrated. He has made some respectable films in his career, and some really bad movies too. But I like him anyway.
Bertolucci is the most overrated in my opinion. He’s definitely one of the most pretentious living creatures ever, in other words, a sex criminal. I can’t stand his movies, honestly.
Tarantino… Does violence make a film meaningful? The answer is no.
Spielberg: Money vacuum cleaner, good for 9 years old losers.
Cameron: My ass.
Tim Burton: He’s sucking nowadays, really, really, bad.
I would like a band with Thom Yorke as singer/Rhythm Guitar, Jonny Greenwood as Lead Guitarist/Keyboardist, Ed O’Brien as Rhythm Guitarist/Back Vocalist, Colin Greenwood as Bassist, Phil Selway on Drums.
Hey wait, this band already exists!
All of Radiohead music videos. I also used to like Queen’s song Innuendo, and Bohemian Rhapsody. R.E.M’s Losing My Religion is a great one too.
Rabbits in your headlights is the number one.
Akira Kurosawa so he can continue teaching us humanity.
Stanley Kubrick so he can push the boundaries once again with another original movie.
Luis Bunuel, so he can continue his attacks on organized religion, hypocrisy of human being and bourgeoisie manners, in a magnificent, surreal way.
Ingmar Bergman, so he can continue his quest on human psyche, soul and existence.
Andrei Tarkovsky, so he can continue showing us our innermost fears, feelings and concerns.
Yasujiro Ozu, so he can continue depicting life.
Dinosaurs, so they can eat Cameron, Spielberg and all celebrities, and help us to get rid of the crap once and for all.
Salo, hands down. First I disliked the film actually, but later as time passed I realized the way this movie made me feel terrible is the reason its a masterpiece. No one can make a film that dark.
Yes, 1388 was indeed a terrible year. Anyway all that human beings can ever cling to is to hope… So let’s hope for a great year in 1389 :). عیدتون مبارک
DERSU UZALA NEEDS TO BE IN THE CRITERION COLLECTION! over 2 years ago
I agree with you totally. The DVD I own (pirated DVD because of the country I live in) seems to be a russian release, with a quality no more impressive than a VHS ripped movie. This film is the true masterpiece of Kurosawa and has a poetic and beautiful spirit which no movie comes near to it. Criterion must do something about it! It deserves a Criterion release.
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Post a song you are currently listening to over 2 years ago
Radiohead – Knives Out
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Who's better than Stanley Kubrick? over 2 years ago
What does that mean? Every director has his own way of directing, as long as a director is unique he’s great. Comparison is stupid.
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Most depressing film you have ever seen? over 2 years ago
Salo, hands down. This movie is terribly depressing, dark and scary. You can do nothing after watching it.
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At what age or what stage of your life have you really started getting into film? over 2 years ago
I think at the age of 11 or 12, when I saw Akira Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood on TV and was blown away. I suddenly got into watching worthy films and since 4 years ago (Im 21 now, soon 22) Im watching them like a maniac.
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The Validity of the Academy Awards over 2 years ago
Kurosawa’s message is humanity LAW.
About the validity of Academy Awards: It depends. Some really great directors have won Academy Awards, like Fellini, and some suckers win it always too, like Spielberg, Cameron, etc. If you think a movie works for you, don’t care if it has won any awards.
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Why do you love films? over 2 years ago
I don’t love films, films love me.
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One film you love and will love for the rest of your life? just one film, no cheating, treat it like a marriage! over 2 years ago
Dersu Uzala
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Do you know any good animations I should watch? over 2 years ago
Checkout Russian short animations. If you can find the DVD of Masters of Russian Animation, it would be great. If not, search for it in youtube, and you’ll get what you want. Recommendations:
1968 Glass Harmonica by Andrey Hryanovskiy
1975 Hedgehog in the Fog by Yuriy Norstein
1979 Tale of Tales by Yuriy Norstein
And lots more.
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Do you know any good animations I should watch? over 2 years ago
Checkout Russian short animations. If you can find the DVD of Masters of Russian Animation, it would be great. If not, search for it in youtube, and you’ll get what you want. Recommendations:
1968 Glass Harmonica by Andrey Hryanovskiy
1975 Hedgehog in the Fog by Yuriy Norstein
1979 Tale of Tales by Yuriy Norstein
And lots more.
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Last movie you saw and rate it over 2 years ago
Where is the Friend’s Home? 5 stars out of 5.
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How did you find The Auteurs? over 2 years ago
www.criterion.com
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How did you find The Auteurs? over 2 years ago
www.criterion.com
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How did you find The Auteurs? over 2 years ago
www.criterion.com
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Movies That Should Be In the Criterion Collection about 2 years ago
Dersu Uzala (Akira Kurosawa)
Close-Up (Abbas Kiarostami)
Stalker (Andrei Tarkovsky)
Color of Pomegranates (Sergei Parajanov)
Where is the Friend’s home? (Abbas Kiarostami)
etc.
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Meaningless Thread (Absmurdity) about 2 years ago
This topic stinks.
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Who do you think the most overrated director is? about 2 years ago
Oh my God, some trolls in here mentioned Kubrick and Tarkovsky. It often happens when someone gives opinions when he’s/she’s drunk.
I agree Scorsese is overrated. He has made some respectable films in his career, and some really bad movies too. But I like him anyway.
Bertolucci is the most overrated in my opinion. He’s definitely one of the most pretentious living creatures ever, in other words, a sex criminal. I can’t stand his movies, honestly.
Tarantino… Does violence make a film meaningful? The answer is no.
Spielberg: Money vacuum cleaner, good for 9 years old losers.
Cameron: My ass.
Tim Burton: He’s sucking nowadays, really, really, bad.
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Music= Create Your ultimate Super Group (please read the ground rules) about 2 years ago
I would like a band with Thom Yorke as singer/Rhythm Guitar, Jonny Greenwood as Lead Guitarist/Keyboardist, Ed O’Brien as Rhythm Guitarist/Back Vocalist, Colin Greenwood as Bassist, Phil Selway on Drums.
Hey wait, this band already exists!
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Do you have to agree politically with a film to like it? about 2 years ago
No. But with one exception, Hero is a rotten propaganda film and I don’t give a damn washing machine to the visuals.
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Favorite Music Videos? about 2 years ago
All of Radiohead music videos. I also used to like Queen’s song Innuendo, and Bohemian Rhapsody. R.E.M’s Losing My Religion is a great one too.
Rabbits in your headlights is the number one.
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What is the one movie, if any in particular, that sparked your interest in film? about 2 years ago
Throne of Blood, Akira Kurosawa.
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If You Could Have a Criterion Title Tattooed on Your Penis, Which Would It Be and Why? about 2 years ago
And God Created Woman
Oh my God, this is the most hilarious topics I’ve ever seen!
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Do you have to agree politically with a film to like it? about 2 years ago
@Adam: You’re welcome dude.
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Last movie you saw and rate it about 2 years ago
The Walkabout: 9.5 of 10.
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Music= Create Your ultimate Super Group (please read the ground rules) about 2 years ago
Jaki Liebezeit on drums,
Jonny Greenwood on everything else :)
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If you had the ability to revive a dead filmmaker, who would you pick and why? about 2 years ago
Akira Kurosawa so he can continue teaching us humanity.
Stanley Kubrick so he can push the boundaries once again with another original movie.
Luis Bunuel, so he can continue his attacks on organized religion, hypocrisy of human being and bourgeoisie manners, in a magnificent, surreal way.
Ingmar Bergman, so he can continue his quest on human psyche, soul and existence.
Andrei Tarkovsky, so he can continue showing us our innermost fears, feelings and concerns.
Yasujiro Ozu, so he can continue depicting life.
Dinosaurs, so they can eat Cameron, Spielberg and all celebrities, and help us to get rid of the crap once and for all.
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most disturbing film ever seen about 2 years ago
Salo, hands down. First I disliked the film actually, but later as time passed I realized the way this movie made me feel terrible is the reason its a masterpiece. No one can make a film that dark.
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happy "nowruz" ! about 2 years ago
Yes, 1388 was indeed a terrible year. Anyway all that human beings can ever cling to is to hope… So let’s hope for a great year in 1389 :). عیدتون مبارک
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How Big Is Your DVD Collection? about 2 years ago
I own around 500 DVDs plus to 100 downloaded movies. All the DVDs are pirated ones; Don’t blame me, I live in Iran.
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Is liturature a better art form then film? about 2 years ago
Well, literature exists since human became human, but films aren’t that old.
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