1. Jules et Jim – I loathe this films existence. It always feels like in french films, and this may be indicative of the culture in general, they are trying to tell the viewer that being french is so very interesting. What’s wrong with the people in this film? They are wastes of space. Do any of them have jobs? All they do is complain about life, screw each other and call it seduction, and run away when things get to heavy.
2. Army of Shadows – It was tedious to sit through. I thought that a lot of the shots were beautiful. But the script was tired, perhaps new to the time, but mostly tired. This was the film that finally made me realize I hate all French Film.
3. Scarface – “Everyone loves Scarface” is what I was led to believe. “Scarface is the coolest”, no it is not. Story is boring and campy. I mean how many shots of sleazy immigrants in gaudy nightclubs, with made up music do we need? Typical film for the 70’s; over sexed “hero”, wants to steal other dudes girl, and then blows people to bits. I hate it.
4. Crash – I couldn’t stand this movie. I thought It was trash with an agenda. I want to get into an accident every time someone mentions this film.
5. 8 1/2 – I know that people will have issues with this one. Bored. Terribly bored. I watched the whole thing and was bored. I couldn’t care less for the Guido. I couldn’t sympathize with any of the characters. I did, however, think the perception of Americans in the film was pretty spot on. “The first cherries of Spring, good luck to Guido”, I mean who wrote this ****?
@ Thorsten Funke, I have never enjoyed the style of French Film, so I am biased. You are right, the film is not about being french. This film probably is closer to Waiting for Godot than anything. The characters don’t realize that “action is man’s foremost obligation” to quote Rand. Maybe this is indicative of a culture still trying to find itself after WWII, Jules and Jim would be the first generation after the war I assume. However, It always feels like despotism and vulgarity just for the sake of despotism and vulgarity. I really miss the Super Objective of all the characters and I don’t understand the through line. Please feel free to enlighten me. I really would like to understand the genre so I can enjoy it.
@ Cinematic, I love that part of the movie. I remember getting the wind knocked out of me the first time I saw the car crash. Well worth the wait. Its like a Franca Rame and Dario Fo play, they make you feel good for two hours then sucker punch you in the last 2 minutes. Beautiful.
@ Thorsten Funke, I appreciate your setting me straight. I think that maybe J&J is unquantifiable, and i am trying to find something that is similar to it so I can relate. Not to mention my 1st and only Truffant film. So I am really comparing apples to rocket ships. I’ll admit I am easily bored. But I find dialogue heavy films by, lets say, Bergman captivating. While you may have caught me on the WWII thing, I find my argument still has some validity given the time of the films release and the general sentiment in Europe at this time.
Perhaps the best course of action is a second viewing.
I love the format of the site. These are just some ideas.
I understand legal and financial restrictions for this one, but the ability to select a movie and apply it to the netflix cue.
Streaming to internet connected blu-ray players, Xbox, PS3, roku, etc…
A movie “wish list” for holiday shopping.
Having a link next to the movies that contain the actual preview for the movie. So you can get a taste for the film and have it more resemble a theatrical experience.
I don’t like the “Following” feature, I feel like I’m being stalked.
All Criterion had to do is whisper that they were releasing BB and already they have gotten a huge amount of hype/exposure. I really enjoyed the movie, I will be buying it. Hopefully the money they make will go to another Pietro Germi release, fingers crossed.
I love Charlie Kaufman, and Synecdoche, New York was pretty good. However he has only directed one film. All his other credits are for writing/producing. Not exactly what CC goes for.
Spellbound – This is one of my favorites. It really is well acted and directed. The score is just amazing. Plus it has dream sequences by Dali. But all of that is just superficial. I love the movie because it takes a bunch of turns and it takes the viewer on the ride too. We, the audience knows that Gregory Peck’s character has a problem and it is fairly easy to guess what instigates his hysterics. So it has dramatic irony. It doesn’t end when hollywood dictates it too either. It keeps going with the turns and twists. It has one of the rare performances by Michael Checkov on film. Just a superb film, plus the dream sequence is just cool, makes one wonder how it got past Selznick’s clutches.
I watched Seven Samurai in 7th Grade, don’t know if it was the criterion though, probably not. So the first one was probably “The Life Aquatic”, I liked that the box art was reversible.
I think Bill Murray is fantastic. I really dislike, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and George Clooney yet I always seem to be watching them. I loved Synecdoche and Michael Clayton, respectively.
5 Films you saw that are considered masterpieces that you thought were overated,horrible or you just "didnt like" about 3 years ago
1. Jules et Jim – I loathe this films existence. It always feels like in french films, and this may be indicative of the culture in general, they are trying to tell the viewer that being french is so very interesting. What’s wrong with the people in this film? They are wastes of space. Do any of them have jobs? All they do is complain about life, screw each other and call it seduction, and run away when things get to heavy.
2. Army of Shadows – It was tedious to sit through. I thought that a lot of the shots were beautiful. But the script was tired, perhaps new to the time, but mostly tired. This was the film that finally made me realize I hate all French Film.
3. Scarface – “Everyone loves Scarface” is what I was led to believe. “Scarface is the coolest”, no it is not. Story is boring and campy. I mean how many shots of sleazy immigrants in gaudy nightclubs, with made up music do we need? Typical film for the 70’s; over sexed “hero”, wants to steal other dudes girl, and then blows people to bits. I hate it.
4. Crash – I couldn’t stand this movie. I thought It was trash with an agenda. I want to get into an accident every time someone mentions this film.
5. 8 1/2 – I know that people will have issues with this one. Bored. Terribly bored. I watched the whole thing and was bored. I couldn’t care less for the Guido. I couldn’t sympathize with any of the characters. I did, however, think the perception of Americans in the film was pretty spot on. “The first cherries of Spring, good luck to Guido”, I mean who wrote this ****?
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5 Films you saw that are considered masterpieces that you thought were overated,horrible or you just "didnt like" about 3 years ago
@ Thorsten Funke, I have never enjoyed the style of French Film, so I am biased. You are right, the film is not about being french. This film probably is closer to Waiting for Godot than anything. The characters don’t realize that “action is man’s foremost obligation” to quote Rand. Maybe this is indicative of a culture still trying to find itself after WWII, Jules and Jim would be the first generation after the war I assume. However, It always feels like despotism and vulgarity just for the sake of despotism and vulgarity. I really miss the Super Objective of all the characters and I don’t understand the through line. Please feel free to enlighten me. I really would like to understand the genre so I can enjoy it.
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A Random Film You Like about 3 years ago
Spellbound
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BREAKING THE FOURTH WALL about 3 years ago
@ Cinematic, I love that part of the movie. I remember getting the wind knocked out of me the first time I saw the car crash. Well worth the wait. Its like a Franca Rame and Dario Fo play, they make you feel good for two hours then sucker punch you in the last 2 minutes. Beautiful.
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BREAKING THE FOURTH WALL about 3 years ago
Oh and everyone should read Dario Fo.
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Recent Acquisitions. about 3 years ago
I bought the Criterion of Hard Boiled on eBay, and I’m planning on picking up Seduced and Abandoned tomorrow.
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What Film Are You Most Looking Forward To In 2009? about 3 years ago
The Road – The book was pretty fantastic
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5 Films you saw that are considered masterpieces that you thought were overated,horrible or you just "didnt like" about 3 years ago
@ Thorsten Funke, I appreciate your setting me straight. I think that maybe J&J is unquantifiable, and i am trying to find something that is similar to it so I can relate. Not to mention my 1st and only Truffant film. So I am really comparing apples to rocket ships. I’ll admit I am easily bored. But I find dialogue heavy films by, lets say, Bergman captivating. While you may have caught me on the WWII thing, I find my argument still has some validity given the time of the films release and the general sentiment in Europe at this time.
Perhaps the best course of action is a second viewing.
Damn I love this site.
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Help make The Auteurs totally awesome about 3 years ago
I love the format of the site. These are just some ideas.
I understand legal and financial restrictions for this one, but the ability to select a movie and apply it to the netflix cue.
Streaming to internet connected blu-ray players, Xbox, PS3, roku, etc…
A movie “wish list” for holiday shopping.
Having a link next to the movies that contain the actual preview for the movie. So you can get a taste for the film and have it more resemble a theatrical experience.
I don’t like the “Following” feature, I feel like I’m being stalked.
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WHO IS / WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FILM ACTRESS EVER? about 3 years ago
Ingrid Bergman
and
Marion Cotillard
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CRITERION COLLECTION RELEASE OF MAN BITES DOG about 3 years ago
I love that Movie. Just bought it finally, too.
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Benjamin Button!?!? What the Hell? about 3 years ago
All Criterion had to do is whisper that they were releasing BB and already they have gotten a huge amount of hype/exposure. I really enjoyed the movie, I will be buying it. Hopefully the money they make will go to another Pietro Germi release, fingers crossed.
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Last movie you saw and rate it about 3 years ago
Shoot the Piano Player 8/10
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What 2008 film deserves the Criterion treatment? about 3 years ago
I love Charlie Kaufman, and Synecdoche, New York was pretty good. However he has only directed one film. All his other credits are for writing/producing. Not exactly what CC goes for.
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Benjamin Button!?!? What the Hell? about 3 years ago
Thank you, Chris :-)
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is film your only love? about 3 years ago
I love books, jazz, and sex. Film is something that I just got into, as an art form. Were still courting.
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stupidest things ever said in a movie about 3 years ago
“The first cherries of spring, Good luck to Guido”
8 1/2
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Recommend a Movie about 3 years ago
Spellbound – This is one of my favorites. It really is well acted and directed. The score is just amazing. Plus it has dream sequences by Dali. But all of that is just superficial. I love the movie because it takes a bunch of turns and it takes the viewer on the ride too. We, the audience knows that Gregory Peck’s character has a problem and it is fairly easy to guess what instigates his hysterics. So it has dramatic irony. It doesn’t end when hollywood dictates it too either. It keeps going with the turns and twists. It has one of the rare performances by Michael Checkov on film. Just a superb film, plus the dream sequence is just cool, makes one wonder how it got past Selznick’s clutches.
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Recent Acquisitions. about 3 years ago
Seduced and Abandoned
Man Bites Dog
Quantum of Solace
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very disturbing/surreal/frightening scene(s) you've seens about 3 years ago
Rape scene in “Man Bites Dog”
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It's Year 3009 - What 3 Films Survived Through A Millenium of History? about 3 years ago
Equinox
Pearl Harbor
Starship Troopers
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My Dinner with Andre about 3 years ago
New box art is up. It’s not as interesting as some mockups I’ve seen. Anyone have any opinions?
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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Why? about 3 years ago
Please never refer to CC as CRITE
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What was the first Criterion movie you watched? about 3 years ago
I watched Seven Samurai in 7th Grade, don’t know if it was the criterion though, probably not. So the first one was probably “The Life Aquatic”, I liked that the box art was reversible.
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Other movies in situations similar to Brazil about 3 years ago
@ Marq, it’s interesting that you mention “Watchmen”, because Gilliam had his hands on that film at it’s inception.
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netflix/downloading/local video store about 3 years ago
I love getting that little red envelope in the mail.
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Favorite films that Clint Eastwood stars in or directs. about 3 years ago
Escape from Alcatraz
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actors that aren't that great but about 3 years ago
I think Bill Murray is fantastic. I really dislike, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and George Clooney yet I always seem to be watching them. I loved Synecdoche and Michael Clayton, respectively.
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Favorite films involving Train Rides! (of at least 10 min of film) about 3 years ago
Strangers on a Train – Great Film, now I have to watch it.
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slumdog millionaire dvd missing special features about 3 years ago
Your on the wrong website to try and elicit help with that specific film…
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