I completely agree. The happy ending took away from the realism. For me the film should have ended when Latika picked up Jamal’s call while he was on the show, and he should have walked away (to get her) without answering the last question. His sole intention for being on the show was so that she would notice him, and his wish was granted. Aside from that, I’m terribly sorry to admit that I laughed a bit when his brother slipped into the bathtub full of money, I thought the symbolism for that was too forced, rendering it: non-symbolic. Just plain obvious! The film was great from all aspects, but I’m not sold on the idea that it was the best of the year.
I hate to make a generalization but perhaps comedies don’t get the same rep as dramas because they aren’t “cinematically” oriented. The cinematography, in comedies, don’t usually further the narrative as much as they do in dramas. Comedies focus on dialogue to get the joke across. There neednt be dialogue to have an amazing drama if the camera is wisely used (lighting, angles, timing, character position, etc etc) to tell the story.
An example of a great drama with little dialogue, Kieslowski’s BLEU.
Wow N.Thanks, I was merely replying to the first question as a generalization. I was going to add the point of MIME favoring comedies, but I’m not trying to choose sides, I’m pointing out why the majority of people in these forums appreciate dramas over comedies. Hence, why I wrote, “I hate making a generalization”…But thanks for naming every single one of the silent movie/comedy directors you know, was that it?
You should watch a Lebanese film called, CARAMEL by female director Nadine Labak- who also stars in the film. It’s wonderful. Just watch it. I think especially women would appreciate this film, but it’s no chick flick.
Although Kieslowski announced retirement, he went on to write (with Krzysztof Piesiewicz) the trilogy Heaven, Hell and Purgatory. Due to my boycotting the latter films, I’ve only seen Heaven, directed by Tom Tykwer. Although Tykwer’s portrayal of what Kieslowski may have wanted/done proved successful I wish I could have seen the trilogy through the eyes of Kieslowski.
Apparently after Orson Welles completed The Magnificent Ambersons, the studio RKO, without informing him, hired another director and writer to re-finish the ending. The studio thought audiences needed a better, happier ending- the original version was lost and it’s been said it would have made the film epic.
I’d recommend the beautifully made stop-motion, Madame Tutli Putli. It’s only about 16 mins, but the production took the filmmakers 7 day/week, 17 hrs a day for 6 months of so.
I’d recommend the beautifully made stop-motion, Madame Tutli Putli. It’s only about 16 mins, but the production took the filmmakers 7 day/week, 17 hrs a day for 6 months of so.
Hello Everyone, I would appreciate some user feedback. If The Auteurs used PayPal instead of the current method, would more people feel comfortable using this known-to-be-legit transaction to pay for films on the site? For those of us who are very familiar with this site, we know we can safely rely on The Auteurs when we give our credit card info- but not everyone is familiar with our system. What do you think? Would more of your friends or family watch films on the site if they had the option to use PayPal?
Oh I love this topic. There are two that really have stuck with me. Blue Velvet, corruption slowly embodies the sweetness of the neighborhood when the elder man suffers a stroke whilst watering his lawn, a child watches as a nearby dog joyously drinks the water from his still running hose (held promptly and close to his privates). The dark humor gets me. I love how the sound of the water dissipates when the camera is on ground level moving through the grass-we’ve entered another world, eery. Also, the opening of -The Fall, is one of the most well choreographed and beautifully shot scenes, and it’s in slow-motion as far as I can remember. An old foreign Western if I had to describe the genre of only that scene. Just watch it, how can you not love it?
Automatrons: 2/10
The title itself got me hooked so I gave it an extra point.
I’m sorry to admit I couldn’t get through the whole thing, perhaps that’s unfair of me to rate.
Very ambitious film, another point for that.
I agree with Fredo’s response. After watching many heavy films, I need to take a breather. That’s the time when I’m open to anything, almost anything. On a different note, (from the perspective of any type of filmmaker) I think analyzing what makes a particular film horrible and how it could have been avoided is a useful tool, as to not repeat the same mistakes for your own projects.
Multifaceted artist and filmmaker Miranda July (Dir “Me and You and Everyone We Know”) – currently shooting a new film project- will be answering your questions in Scratch Pad – our web zine coming soon. Give us your best shot. Take a look at her website for inspiration: http://mirandajuly.com/
I’m reading The Fountainhead. Ayn Rand’s words provide great imagery and I feel as if I’m watching a film. We get close-up shots of the character’s reactions and establishing shots of the buildings, etc. She’s a conceptualist.
Why I didn't love Slumdog Millionaire. over 3 years ago
I completely agree. The happy ending took away from the realism. For me the film should have ended when Latika picked up Jamal’s call while he was on the show, and he should have walked away (to get her) without answering the last question. His sole intention for being on the show was so that she would notice him, and his wish was granted. Aside from that, I’m terribly sorry to admit that I laughed a bit when his brother slipped into the bathtub full of money, I thought the symbolism for that was too forced, rendering it: non-symbolic. Just plain obvious! The film was great from all aspects, but I’m not sold on the idea that it was the best of the year.
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The Auteurs "Sight & Sound" Poll over 3 years ago
We really should stretch out the deadline so everyone can know about it. But in any case, I’m stepping in on this one.
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Except for the acknowledged classics, I am finding that most people in these forums prefer dramas over comedies. Why is that so? over 3 years ago
I hate to make a generalization but perhaps comedies don’t get the same rep as dramas because they aren’t “cinematically” oriented. The cinematography, in comedies, don’t usually further the narrative as much as they do in dramas. Comedies focus on dialogue to get the joke across. There neednt be dialogue to have an amazing drama if the camera is wisely used (lighting, angles, timing, character position, etc etc) to tell the story.
An example of a great drama with little dialogue, Kieslowski’s BLEU.
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Except for the acknowledged classics, I am finding that most people in these forums prefer dramas over comedies. Why is that so? over 3 years ago
Wow N.Thanks, I was merely replying to the first question as a generalization. I was going to add the point of MIME favoring comedies, but I’m not trying to choose sides, I’m pointing out why the majority of people in these forums appreciate dramas over comedies. Hence, why I wrote, “I hate making a generalization”…But thanks for naming every single one of the silent movie/comedy directors you know, was that it?
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Recommend some Light Hearted/Uplifting/Feel Good FOREIGN Movies over 3 years ago
You should watch a Lebanese film called, CARAMEL by female director Nadine Labak- who also stars in the film. It’s wonderful. Just watch it. I think especially women would appreciate this film, but it’s no chick flick.
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The Greatest Movies Never Made... over 3 years ago
Although Kieslowski announced retirement, he went on to write (with Krzysztof Piesiewicz) the trilogy Heaven, Hell and Purgatory. Due to my boycotting the latter films, I’ve only seen Heaven, directed by Tom Tykwer. Although Tykwer’s portrayal of what Kieslowski may have wanted/done proved successful I wish I could have seen the trilogy through the eyes of Kieslowski.
Apparently after Orson Welles completed The Magnificent Ambersons, the studio RKO, without informing him, hired another director and writer to re-finish the ending. The studio thought audiences needed a better, happier ending- the original version was lost and it’s been said it would have made the film epic.
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Animated Films on Criterion over 3 years ago
I’d recommend the beautifully made stop-motion, Madame Tutli Putli. It’s only about 16 mins, but the production took the filmmakers 7 day/week, 17 hrs a day for 6 months of so.
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Animated Films on Criterion over 3 years ago
I’d recommend the beautifully made stop-motion, Madame Tutli Putli. It’s only about 16 mins, but the production took the filmmakers 7 day/week, 17 hrs a day for 6 months of so.
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Greatest movie villain. over 3 years ago
Since nobody else did, I’ll name the obvious. Malcolm McDowell as Alex in Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange.
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Paypal for The Auteurs? about 3 years ago
Hello Everyone, I would appreciate some user feedback. If The Auteurs used PayPal instead of the current method, would more people feel comfortable using this known-to-be-legit transaction to pay for films on the site? For those of us who are very familiar with this site, we know we can safely rely on The Auteurs when we give our credit card info- but not everyone is familiar with our system. What do you think? Would more of your friends or family watch films on the site if they had the option to use PayPal?
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Paypal for The Auteurs? about 3 years ago
Could you state why you would be less inclined to use PayPal?
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Paypal for The Auteurs? about 3 years ago
Thanks guys for your input.
I’d really like to get a couple more comments from other users too, I can’t reach a conclusion yet.
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Favorite opening scene about 3 years ago
Oh I love this topic. There are two that really have stuck with me. Blue Velvet, corruption slowly embodies the sweetness of the neighborhood when the elder man suffers a stroke whilst watering his lawn, a child watches as a nearby dog joyously drinks the water from his still running hose (held promptly and close to his privates). The dark humor gets me. I love how the sound of the water dissipates when the camera is on ground level moving through the grass-we’ve entered another world, eery. Also, the opening of -The Fall, is one of the most well choreographed and beautifully shot scenes, and it’s in slow-motion as far as I can remember. An old foreign Western if I had to describe the genre of only that scene. Just watch it, how can you not love it?
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The Auteurs' Fake Criterion Covers about 3 years ago
Wow, we have so many talented users here! By far this is my favorite post, love to you all.
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Best, Guilty Pleasure Film. almost 3 years ago
don’t use it against me as this topic is called guilty pleasure: Clueless
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Last movie you saw and rate it almost 3 years ago
Automatrons: 2/10
The title itself got me hooked so I gave it an extra point.
I’m sorry to admit I couldn’t get through the whole thing, perhaps that’s unfair of me to rate.
Very ambitious film, another point for that.
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Kind words for the passing of a great actor: David Carradine... almost 3 years ago
very thoughtful daniel.
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Do You Only Watch the Art House? almost 3 years ago
I agree with Fredo’s response. After watching many heavy films, I need to take a breather. That’s the time when I’m open to anything, almost anything. On a different note, (from the perspective of any type of filmmaker) I think analyzing what makes a particular film horrible and how it could have been avoided is a useful tool, as to not repeat the same mistakes for your own projects.
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Fantastic Mr. Fox Trailer over 2 years ago
Wow, thanks for the link Ryan.
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Me and You + Miranda July = QA over 2 years ago
Multifaceted artist and filmmaker Miranda July (Dir “Me and You and Everyone We Know”) – currently shooting a new film project- will be answering your questions in Scratch Pad – our web zine coming soon. Give us your best shot. Take a look at her website for inspiration: http://mirandajuly.com/
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The Auteurs Book Club over 2 years ago
I’m reading The Fountainhead. Ayn Rand’s words provide great imagery and I feel as if I’m watching a film. We get close-up shots of the character’s reactions and establishing shots of the buildings, etc. She’s a conceptualist.
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Ann Magnuson is my date to the Oscars over 2 years ago
WOW. thanks doc lemonglow.
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