Eric Mendelsohn the guy who directed Judy Berlin, it’s his only feature but I just love that movie deserves top treatment. Also Hal Hartley’s should definitely be added cause pretty much all of his early stuff is nearly impossible to find. Kitano for sure, and I’d even say John Hughes’ best work, oh and Alan Rudolph. The classic directors are always gonna be remembered and cheered for but I just get this feeling a lot of the contemporaries and obscure new/semi-new guys are getting forgotten or shruged off. Mamet’s Homicide absolutely needs to be given a proper dvd, I know he’s already got House of Games but so few people have even heard of Homicide let alone seen it. I do believe same could be said for Demy’s Model Shop.
Guess I’ll get the ball rolling, even though we all know and love the works of his once upon a time partner Scorsese; Schrader is so incredibly overlooked last time he made a real big splash was with Affliction after that it was Auto Focus which got all the wrong sort of attention cause of the sexual content and then it was the Exorcist movie which even though wasn’t the best it was way better than that other one by Harlin (a movie I haven’t seen and will never see).
And now there’s the Walker which was barely ever mentioned and Adam Resurrected, which seems to have come out of the blue and will probably not get any sort of recognition.
On top of that if you get the chance to go and read scripts online you will find a few of his unproduced works which are really wonderful reads, anywho feels like people prefer hearing him tell stories about the old days or talk about his limitless knowledge and critique of movies rather than see him make any. Maybe he’s getting old and is winding down or maybe he’s just struggling like the rest. Or maybe I’m wrong, what your thoughts on the man…?
Just to clarify I didn’t say his latest was mediocre just that it has gone under the radar, as for his best works that’s a tough call I like all his work even when he misses the mark. Another one that was never even heard of as far as I can tell was Forever Mine, which I enjoyed immensely.
What about Henry and June, what a great film. So hypnotic and soothingly erotic, and the cast is just the best. Such a relief to see Uma Thurman acting for a change.
I’m not too certain how to start this thread…
Best I can say is that Mr. Ridley is so interesting, such a shame his two earliest works are practically non existent, they seem to have fallen on deaf ears and blind eyes. His works are really captivating and the best sort of unusual, magic realism is a good description. If you grew up in a small insular environment you’d find a neat or unnerving connection to his tales. Can’t wait to see his latest, “Heartless”.
Alright now that the bitch session is over let’s hear some bloody opinions and such on the damned post. Yes I’m aware this all contains some foul language, I don’t care get over it, anyone withe a delicate constitution needs to man or woman up.
Josh just leave this between those two knuckleheads, although I must say thanks this provided me with a good laugh.
Now do we all want to start walking on damned eggshells from here on in or hoist up them skirts and talk about what I started this mf’ing thread with. Yours sincerely.
Hmm, well thank you Cinaste for your response guess we’re the only ones who’ve heard of him and like him.
Can only hope they do right by Mr. Ridley and give his works a proper release on dvd or blue ray.
Too much to read here but what makes them so overrated?
Is that we just missed that right time and place for reading them.
I noticed someone put “On The Road”. I’ve never read it but am dying to, I’m less than interested in the movie adaptation, but perhaps the fella who found it underwhelming just forgot that when that book came out it was truly a time of change and new ideas; an American novel for a new and ready America…with the internet and the world’s current state I don’t think that book or most any novels will ever have the impact or appeal they did when first published.
And I noticed there are much older novels being mentioned— these have seemingly become nothing more than windows of a time and place long forgotten by most… all we can do is just read about, watch movies about, go online and research about those moments/histories…what’s to make a novel perfect? What’s to make it live up the hype that captured your attention in the first place?
I’ve only seen one Chabrol film “A Comedy of Power” loved it but feel like I’m missing something because when the man passed he’s been repraised and missed deeply. Criterion has some of his works to I believe but am just starting to learn more about him.
Now unfortunately he had to die for everyone to start talking about him again but please:
Who else out there knows his work?
What makes him so damned beloved?
How does his older work compare to the new?
Who would you say comes close to being like him today?
Wow thanks everyone I’m not sure about purchasing anything at the moment, little cash strapped, but I’ll definitely be sure to give a good search on what’s available online. And Allan I checked out that link, said it was no longer available but I’m sure there’s a torrent out there or a decent rental store that carries it.
Samurai Cop, Hard Ticket to Hawaii, The Room, Birdemic: Shock and Terror, Street Fighter ‘74, Demons, Plan 9 From Outer Space….I love bad movies! Who else, they provide some much relief and truly pleasing especially when with friends and stoned off my ass. Anyone else? More titles?! I have yet to see Troll 2 am absolutely dying for it!! Not sure if I should wait till it’s on some big screen or plop down and watch it on the laptop with buds.
The Best Canadian Films of all time? over 3 years ago
When Night is Falling, Ararat, Parsley Days, Phil The Alien, Away From Her, Roadkill, Last Night, Red Violin, Hathi
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WHICH DIRECTORS...NOT...CURRENTLY REPRESENTED IN THE CRITERION COLLECTION DO YOU WANT TO SEE INCLUDED? over 3 years ago
Eric Mendelsohn the guy who directed Judy Berlin, it’s his only feature but I just love that movie deserves top treatment. Also Hal Hartley’s should definitely be added cause pretty much all of his early stuff is nearly impossible to find. Kitano for sure, and I’d even say John Hughes’ best work, oh and Alan Rudolph. The classic directors are always gonna be remembered and cheered for but I just get this feeling a lot of the contemporaries and obscure new/semi-new guys are getting forgotten or shruged off. Mamet’s Homicide absolutely needs to be given a proper dvd, I know he’s already got House of Games but so few people have even heard of Homicide let alone seen it. I do believe same could be said for Demy’s Model Shop.
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WHICH DIRECTORS...NOT...CURRENTLY REPRESENTED IN THE CRITERION COLLECTION DO YOU WANT TO SEE INCLUDED? over 3 years ago
The works of Chantal Akerman too (only heard of her year ago yet she’s been around for a long time), damn seems to be so few great female filmmakers.
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Paul Schrader over 3 years ago
Guess I’ll get the ball rolling, even though we all know and love the works of his once upon a time partner Scorsese; Schrader is so incredibly overlooked last time he made a real big splash was with Affliction after that it was Auto Focus which got all the wrong sort of attention cause of the sexual content and then it was the Exorcist movie which even though wasn’t the best it was way better than that other one by Harlin (a movie I haven’t seen and will never see).
And now there’s the Walker which was barely ever mentioned and Adam Resurrected, which seems to have come out of the blue and will probably not get any sort of recognition.
On top of that if you get the chance to go and read scripts online you will find a few of his unproduced works which are really wonderful reads, anywho feels like people prefer hearing him tell stories about the old days or talk about his limitless knowledge and critique of movies rather than see him make any. Maybe he’s getting old and is winding down or maybe he’s just struggling like the rest. Or maybe I’m wrong, what your thoughts on the man…?
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Paul Schrader over 3 years ago
Just to clarify I didn’t say his latest was mediocre just that it has gone under the radar, as for his best works that’s a tough call I like all his work even when he misses the mark. Another one that was never even heard of as far as I can tell was Forever Mine, which I enjoyed immensely.
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tv shows? over 3 years ago
Brotherhood for sure, I really hope this season isn’t the last.
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Favorite Studio Ghibli Film over 3 years ago
What about “Whisper of the Heart”, absolutely wonderful film.
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Philip Kaufman's Greatest film to date: over 3 years ago
What about Henry and June, what a great film. So hypnotic and soothingly erotic, and the cast is just the best. Such a relief to see Uma Thurman acting for a change.
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http://www.ifc.com/news/2009/08/look-of-being-lost.php over 2 years ago
http://www.ifc.com/news/2009/08/look-of-being-lost.php
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Philip Ridley over 2 years ago
I’m not too certain how to start this thread…
Best I can say is that Mr. Ridley is so interesting, such a shame his two earliest works are practically non existent, they seem to have fallen on deaf ears and blind eyes. His works are really captivating and the best sort of unusual, magic realism is a good description. If you grew up in a small insular environment you’d find a neat or unnerving connection to his tales. Can’t wait to see his latest, “Heartless”.
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http://www.ifc.com/news/2009/08/look-of-being-lost.php over 2 years ago
Alright now that the bitch session is over let’s hear some bloody opinions and such on the damned post. Yes I’m aware this all contains some foul language, I don’t care get over it, anyone withe a delicate constitution needs to man or woman up.
Josh just leave this between those two knuckleheads, although I must say thanks this provided me with a good laugh.
Now do we all want to start walking on damned eggshells from here on in or hoist up them skirts and talk about what I started this mf’ing thread with. Yours sincerely.
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Philip Ridley over 2 years ago
Hmm, well thank you Cinaste for your response guess we’re the only ones who’ve heard of him and like him.
Can only hope they do right by Mr. Ridley and give his works a proper release on dvd or blue ray.
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Scary movies for kids on Halloween over 2 years ago
Cannibal Holocaust…or any Kate Hudson movie….
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Most overrated "great" books of all time over 1 year ago
Too much to read here but what makes them so overrated?
Is that we just missed that right time and place for reading them.
I noticed someone put “On The Road”. I’ve never read it but am dying to, I’m less than interested in the movie adaptation, but perhaps the fella who found it underwhelming just forgot that when that book came out it was truly a time of change and new ideas; an American novel for a new and ready America…with the internet and the world’s current state I don’t think that book or most any novels will ever have the impact or appeal they did when first published.
And I noticed there are much older novels being mentioned— these have seemingly become nothing more than windows of a time and place long forgotten by most… all we can do is just read about, watch movies about, go online and research about those moments/histories…what’s to make a novel perfect? What’s to make it live up the hype that captured your attention in the first place?
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Claude Chabrol over 1 year ago
I’ve only seen one Chabrol film “A Comedy of Power” loved it but feel like I’m missing something because when the man passed he’s been repraised and missed deeply. Criterion has some of his works to I believe but am just starting to learn more about him.
Now unfortunately he had to die for everyone to start talking about him again but please:
Who else out there knows his work?
What makes him so damned beloved?
How does his older work compare to the new?
Who would you say comes close to being like him today?
http://www.movingimagesource.us/articles/the-unseen-chabrol-pt-1-20101012
http://blogs.suntimes.com/scanners/2010/10/ruptures_three_openingclosing.html
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Claude Chabrol over 1 year ago
Wow thanks everyone I’m not sure about purchasing anything at the moment, little cash strapped, but I’ll definitely be sure to give a good search on what’s available online. And Allan I checked out that link, said it was no longer available but I’m sure there’s a torrent out there or a decent rental store that carries it.
Thanks again, Adam
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Claude Chabrol over 1 year ago
:)
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Great Bad Movies over 1 year ago
Samurai Cop, Hard Ticket to Hawaii, The Room, Birdemic: Shock and Terror, Street Fighter ‘74, Demons, Plan 9 From Outer Space….I love bad movies! Who else, they provide some much relief and truly pleasing especially when with friends and stoned off my ass. Anyone else? More titles?! I have yet to see Troll 2 am absolutely dying for it!! Not sure if I should wait till it’s on some big screen or plop down and watch it on the laptop with buds.
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