Hey everybody. I’m a parttime filmmaker out of St.louis,MO. This new site is a godsend! I remember renting Janus films from the “weird” section in Blockbuster. Just watched Bashing, Sweetie and After Life on the site. All great films. Looking forward to discussion.
My question is how accurate is the film. Do they really treat people who volunteer in Iraq like that or just those who are kidnapped?.
The reason i ask is that I recently read a book called “What is the what” about a Sudanese refugee in the States.
In it he recounts his days at a refugee camp and talks about how there were a lot of Japanese aid workers and that the Japanese were basically in love with helping those who need it on the Continent.
I loved Bottle Rocket and I dug the Royal Tenenbaums and The Life Aquatic, but sometimes I get the feeling he’s trying too hard to have this quirky aesthetic. Like it’s almost disingenuous or manufactured. I don’t know. I still respect him as a filmmaker.
When I was 5 and I saw The Empire Strikes back for the first time in 1980. It was my birthday and we were late. We showed up during the Battle of Hoth, right when the AT-AT’s appeared. To me they seemed to be 1000 feet tall. I don’t think I’ll ever forget that.
So i’ve watched equinox flower here and I’ve finally watched Late Autumn. Both movies seem to take place in the same world, with the same actors playing the exact same characters.
when I checked it out on IMDB, it seems as if the characters had different names in both which I thought as odd seeing as even some of the locations were the same.
What do you think?
also Shin Saburi is becoming one of my favorite actors.
Can any one suggest any other films that feature him. thanks
New to The Auteurs? You Belong Here over 3 years ago
Hey everybody. I’m a parttime filmmaker out of St.louis,MO. This new site is a godsend! I remember renting Janus films from the “weird” section in Blockbuster. Just watched Bashing, Sweetie and After Life on the site. All great films. Looking forward to discussion.
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Which Movies Have You Walked Out On? over 3 years ago
Lost in Space.
I know….
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Which Movies Have You Walked Out On? over 3 years ago
Lost in Space.
I know….
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So now that we're here. Is there anyone who wants to make a movie? over 3 years ago
i’ve made some shorts and I am currently writing a feature.
here’s the latest one I’ve completed and just recently was shown in the St.Louis International Film festival
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjpPDTiLqLI
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MOMENT OF TRUTH: HAVE YOU EVER GONE TO THE MOVIES AND FALLEN ASLEEP DURING THE FILM? over 3 years ago
I went to a screening of Mishima with Paul Schroeder in attendance.
unfortunately I went to eat before hand and about 30 min in i started dozing.
needless to say i missed a good 30-40 min
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Wow over 3 years ago
My question is how accurate is the film. Do they really treat people who volunteer in Iraq like that or just those who are kidnapped?.
The reason i ask is that I recently read a book called “What is the what” about a Sudanese refugee in the States.
In it he recounts his days at a refugee camp and talks about how there were a lot of Japanese aid workers and that the Japanese were basically in love with helping those who need it on the Continent.
The movie seems kind of at odds with this.
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Your Favorite Michel Gondry Film? over 3 years ago
Eternal Sunshine
his level of creativity and imagination is second to none. my goal is to suede a film this year
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Best camerawork in a movie...handheld or otherwise. Or best use of the camera to convey the scene's intention. over 3 years ago
if we’re talking recently, for me, it’s a toss up between City of God and Children of Men.
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TOP 5 Childhood Films over 3 years ago
the Neverending Story
the Dark Crystal
The Empire Strikes Back
The Wiz
Dragon slayer
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TOP 5 Childhood Films over 3 years ago
cloak and dagger
WAR DABNEY COLEMAN!
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Wow over 3 years ago
Luiz, thanks for the info.
i had forgotten about that case.
I really liked her speech at the end. it sort of felt like a critique of Japanese society.
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The longest movie you've ever sat through over 3 years ago
Russian Ark seemed a lot longer than it really was.
I think it was only 90 min but it seemed like hours because of the one long take
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Help make The Auteurs totally awesome over 3 years ago
a crumb trail back the forum category you came from
Main>Sub>post
Show the last user who posted in a thread.
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The most beautiful films? over 3 years ago
The Thin Red Line
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The most beautiful films? over 3 years ago
and Fitzcarraldo
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What Is "Movie Hell" For You? over 3 years ago
Every Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Lopez movie ever made. (Except Office Space and Out of Sight)
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Keanu Reeves and the 47 Ronin over 3 years ago
I can’t wait until they make the 50 Cent and Larry the Cable Guy announcement. PARTY ON!
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Films you love but most people hate. over 3 years ago
Shakes the Clown. My friends revile that movie
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Favorite auteurs missing from the profile selection box. over 3 years ago
Takashi Kitano
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When I say "A Perfect Film", What One Film Pops Into Your Head First? over 3 years ago
Tampopo
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Favorite auteurs missing from the profile selection box. over 3 years ago
and Juzo Itami
I’m sort of a Japanophile
Is that even a word?
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Opinions on Wong Kar-Wai over 3 years ago
A big fan. Chungking Express is one of my all time favorites
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Do You Like Wes Anderson? over 3 years ago
I loved Bottle Rocket and I dug the Royal Tenenbaums and The Life Aquatic, but sometimes I get the feeling he’s trying too hard to have this quirky aesthetic. Like it’s almost disingenuous or manufactured. I don’t know. I still respect him as a filmmaker.
definitely talented
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What are you watching now? over 3 years ago
I’m checking out Equinox Flower. Pretty good so far. Very simple and economic shot selection.
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What is your most memorable film going experience? (Only one per post please!) over 3 years ago
When I was 5 and I saw The Empire Strikes back for the first time in 1980. It was my birthday and we were late. We showed up during the Battle of Hoth, right when the AT-AT’s appeared. To me they seemed to be 1000 feet tall. I don’t think I’ll ever forget that.
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Why Does Hollywood INSIST Upon Remaking Flawless Films? over 3 years ago
They’re already remaking “Let the right one in”.
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Last movie you saw and rate it over 3 years ago
Mountain Patrol 8/10
Beautiful but brutal movie set in Tibet.
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Equinox Flower/Late Autumn over 3 years ago
So i’ve watched equinox flower here and I’ve finally watched Late Autumn. Both movies seem to take place in the same world, with the same actors playing the exact same characters.
when I checked it out on IMDB, it seems as if the characters had different names in both which I thought as odd seeing as even some of the locations were the same.
What do you think?
also Shin Saburi is becoming one of my favorite actors.
Can any one suggest any other films that feature him. thanks
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What's the greatest Western? over 3 years ago
The good the bad and the Ugly
people also overlook how historically accurate it is
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Favorite use of a song in a film. almost 3 years ago
“I can’t stop Loving you” – Ray Charles
In Rintaro’s animated version of Metropolis
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