It really does depend on your definition of cinema. It’s the most important film ever made because of its technical innovations and the circumstances surrounding its conception. But, I don’t believe it can be called the greatest film ever made if you define cinema as a medium to be entertained. I believe its the greatest film ever made (though it wouldn’t make my top 10 favourites) because using that second definition would lead you to state ludicrously that jaws is a better picture than citizen kane, so for these lists, they must define through influence not entertainment.
The climax of Fellini’s neo realist masterpiece ‘La Strada’ [The Road]
It isn’t my favourite, for that I’d choose Vertigo, Judy’s transformation scene with the 360 degree angled kiss. But Vertigo has been used already and besides, this powerful image from Fellini is likely to be more gripping for those who know La Strada and what causes it and for those that don’t. The latter of which will be equalled moved by the scene’s emotional resonance.
That’s a fantastic post BOLO TIE. I think we should all have a crack at reassembling a top 10. Creating a new narrative. Not of our favourite films, but the ones we consider to be the best. Avoiding the ‘master narrative’ and a self concious urge to be ‘different’.
Your 5 Favourite Directors over 2 years ago
1. Kubrick (2001, Barry Lyndon)
2. Fellini (8/12, La Dolce Vita)
3. Hitchcock (Vertigo, Marnie)
4. Godard (Le Mepris, Vivre Sa Vie)
5. Bergman (Persona, Virgin Springs)
honour mentions include, Renoir and Welles for having enormous influence and Scorsese for making immensly entertaining pictures.
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Favorite film composers over 2 years ago
Nino Rota
Bernard Hermann
Maurice Jarre
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IS CITIZEN KANE THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER MADE OR JUST THE BEST HYPED? over 2 years ago
It really does depend on your definition of cinema. It’s the most important film ever made because of its technical innovations and the circumstances surrounding its conception. But, I don’t believe it can be called the greatest film ever made if you define cinema as a medium to be entertained. I believe its the greatest film ever made (though it wouldn’t make my top 10 favourites) because using that second definition would lead you to state ludicrously that jaws is a better picture than citizen kane, so for these lists, they must define through influence not entertainment.
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Favorite film composers over 2 years ago
How could i forget Georges Delerue, I adore his score for the Conformist.
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Top 5 Hitchcock over 2 years ago
1) Vertigo
2) Marnie
3) Rope
4) Rear Window
5) Strangers on a Train
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Post your favorite scene and explain why it's your favorite almost 2 years ago
The climax of Fellini’s neo realist masterpiece ‘La Strada’ [The Road]
It isn’t my favourite, for that I’d choose Vertigo, Judy’s transformation scene with the 360 degree angled kiss. But Vertigo has been used already and besides, this powerful image from Fellini is likely to be more gripping for those who know La Strada and what causes it and for those that don’t. The latter of which will be equalled moved by the scene’s emotional resonance.
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What do people think of the Village Voice's list of the 100 greatest films? almost 2 years ago
That’s a fantastic post BOLO TIE. I think we should all have a crack at reassembling a top 10. Creating a new narrative. Not of our favourite films, but the ones we consider to be the best. Avoiding the ‘master narrative’ and a self concious urge to be ‘different’.
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What do people think of the Village Voice's list of the 100 greatest films? almost 2 years ago
Lists are irresistible imo. Is there really no Fellini on that list? Wow.. just wow.
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What do people think of the Village Voice's list of the 100 greatest films? almost 2 years ago
We should all make a top 10 and use the results to make a definitive list of the moives most often voted for.
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What do people think of the Village Voice's list of the 100 greatest films? almost 2 years ago
Cheers Robert but that’s a list of overlooked pictures, not necessarily peoples opinions on the greatest.
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Favorite Howard Hawks Film almost 2 years ago
The Big Sleep.
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Most depressing film you have ever seen? almost 2 years ago
Control.
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Notre Jour Viendra (Our Day Will Come) almost 2 years ago
http://www.readplatform.com/notre-jour-viendra/ Everyone like my piece on Notre Jour for Platform magazine. Good cinema needs publicity (and so do I)
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Notre Jour Viendra (Our Day Will Come) almost 2 years ago
Notre Jour Viendra
A proper link to the article.
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Great movies that you never want to see again over 1 year ago
Control.
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