I’d like to hear some feedback on what you the Criterion viewer thinks the “best” film of the 1980’s. In my opinion David Lynch’s 1986 “Blue Velvet” and Spike Lee’s 1989 “Do the Right Thing” top the list. Some other favorites would include: Scotts “Blade Runner”, Bergman’s “Fanny and Alexander”, Lee’s “Shes Gotta Have It” and Jarmusch’s “Stranger Than Paradise” and “Down By Law”. Let the debate start!
I’ve made up my mind Billy’s “Sunset Boulevard” is the best film about the film industry. Wait a sec…now that i think of it, Fellini’s “8 1/2” dives deeper into the depths of the subconscious through Fillini’s mastery of flashbacks and fantasy. Ah! I can’t decide, a simple flip of silver couldent possibly solve this quagmire. What say you? “Sunset” or “8 1/2”? Any other movies about the movies i have disregarded?
I dressed up as Henry Spencer for Halloween last year, and wouldent ya know? only one person knew who I was, funny cause he was the elephant man. I even had the little inchworm in a locket in my pocket. One of my fav Lynch films (tough to compile a top 5), this underrated classic even inspired Kubrick when shooting “The Shining”. Loved by cinephiles and hated by their girlfriends, “Eraserhead” set the tone for future Lynch classics.
Two years ago I saw “Sweet Movie” and decided it was the most grotesque, over the top, surreal film I had ever seen. Then I saw Salo, and fell in love with it. Literally every person I have viewed it with (except one open-minded Cinephile) thought it to be simply vile and unworthy of public spectacle. Why? after all it is just a movie, moving art. Ok, ok, all shit eating and eye gouging aside, Pasolini masterfully depicts an allagorical portrait of post-fascist Italy through still shots worthy to be hung in The Metropolitan. Once opponents of this masterpiece see beyond the sadomizing surface and focus on it’s central message (see the last shot of the guards dancing), Salo will be celebrated as innovative and beautiful. In my opinion any Michael Bay film is FAR more offensive than Salo.
My favourite “Slacker” character changes quicker than my sex life. At this moment (7:17 pm 19 Jan 2009) It would be the anarchist man. I know it’s tough but…who/what group is yours?
In my mind, which often wonders and temporarily shuts down, “The Wrestler” is not only the best film of 2008/9 but one of the most moving films I have viewed in a very, very long time. It may just be Mickey Rourke’s battered yet eerily sexxy physique or Marissa Tomei’s Van Gough-of-a-body, hell it just may be that sarcastic vermant that Randy (Robin) calls a boss. Nevertheless, “The Wrestler” is a near flawless film that only gets better after multiple viewings, i’m on my fourth day in a row**. I would appriciate feed back (positve or negative) of this Aronofsky instant classic and how it stacks up against some of its Oscar-worthy contemporaries.
There Will Be Blood (original, don’t you think?)
Pans Labyrinth
The Fountain
The Wrestler
No Country For Old Men (yeah right)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (no sarcasm implied)
Kidding of course…… But seriously vent all of your frustration right now. It doesnt even have to be about shitty movies. Hide behind the shield of escapist virtual reality! Here I’ll start: When I go to Wendys I want more chicken in my salad damn it, and next time those vermants skimp my poultry i’m going to ask for more. Ah! that feels better! Now you try!
First and foremost, David Lynch. Going down the line Coens, P.T., Tarentino, Boyle among others. just a side note, Jarmusch’s Dead Man is in desperate need of a criterion fix…
A cynical topic perhaps, yet i think it would be interesting to see what you think are the greatest or most memorable “deaths” in cinema. For whatever reason the two that just came to my mind are Frank Booth getting shot in the head in “Blue Velvet” and Radio Raheem getting strangled in “Do The Right Thing”. What say you?
Kubrick- Clockwork Orange
Scorsese- Raging Bull
Fellini- 8 1/2
Spike Lee- Do the Right Thing
Kurosawa- Rashomon
Fuller-Shock Corridor
Truffaut- 400 Blows
Tarkovsky- The Mirror
PT Anderson- There Will Be Blood
Wilder- Sunset Blvd.
Best Films of the 80's? over 3 years ago
I’d like to hear some feedback on what you the Criterion viewer thinks the “best” film of the 1980’s. In my opinion David Lynch’s 1986 “Blue Velvet” and Spike Lee’s 1989 “Do the Right Thing” top the list. Some other favorites would include: Scotts “Blade Runner”, Bergman’s “Fanny and Alexander”, Lee’s “Shes Gotta Have It” and Jarmusch’s “Stranger Than Paradise” and “Down By Law”. Let the debate start!
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Best Film About Film? over 3 years ago
I’ve made up my mind Billy’s “Sunset Boulevard” is the best film about the film industry. Wait a sec…now that i think of it, Fellini’s “8 1/2” dives deeper into the depths of the subconscious through Fillini’s mastery of flashbacks and fantasy. Ah! I can’t decide, a simple flip of silver couldent possibly solve this quagmire. What say you? “Sunset” or “8 1/2”? Any other movies about the movies i have disregarded?
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Eraserhead over 3 years ago
I dressed up as Henry Spencer for Halloween last year, and wouldent ya know? only one person knew who I was, funny cause he was the elephant man. I even had the little inchworm in a locket in my pocket. One of my fav Lynch films (tough to compile a top 5), this underrated classic even inspired Kubrick when shooting “The Shining”. Loved by cinephiles and hated by their girlfriends, “Eraserhead” set the tone for future Lynch classics.
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What is so great about this movie? over 3 years ago
Two years ago I saw “Sweet Movie” and decided it was the most grotesque, over the top, surreal film I had ever seen. Then I saw Salo, and fell in love with it. Literally every person I have viewed it with (except one open-minded Cinephile) thought it to be simply vile and unworthy of public spectacle. Why? after all it is just a movie, moving art. Ok, ok, all shit eating and eye gouging aside, Pasolini masterfully depicts an allagorical portrait of post-fascist Italy through still shots worthy to be hung in The Metropolitan. Once opponents of this masterpiece see beyond the sadomizing surface and focus on it’s central message (see the last shot of the guards dancing), Salo will be celebrated as innovative and beautiful. In my opinion any Michael Bay film is FAR more offensive than Salo.
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A Quick One While He's Away...... over 3 years ago
My favourite “Slacker” character changes quicker than my sex life. At this moment (7:17 pm 19 Jan 2009) It would be the anarchist man. I know it’s tough but…who/what group is yours?
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Best Picture Oscar 2009 over 3 years ago
Acadamy- “Slumdog”. I would personally say “The Wrestler”, although Rourke will win best actor and Aronofsky best director.
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Worshipping "The Ram" over 3 years ago
In my mind, which often wonders and temporarily shuts down, “The Wrestler” is not only the best film of 2008/9 but one of the most moving films I have viewed in a very, very long time. It may just be Mickey Rourke’s battered yet eerily sexxy physique or Marissa Tomei’s Van Gough-of-a-body, hell it just may be that sarcastic vermant that Randy (Robin) calls a boss. Nevertheless, “The Wrestler” is a near flawless film that only gets better after multiple viewings, i’m on my fourth day in a row**. I would appriciate feed back (positve or negative) of this Aronofsky instant classic and how it stacks up against some of its Oscar-worthy contemporaries.
**Maybe this is why I do not have a girlfriend
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Arrested Development/ TV Show over 3 years ago
Best comedy of all-time put to death by half-wits who would rather watch “reality” and people whos first viewed episode was in season 2.
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Movies That Should Be In the Criterion Collection over 3 years ago
Any David Lynch. “There will be blood”, “Shes gotta have it”, Chris Smith’s “American Movie” do it, do it, do it!!!
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WHICH MOVIES...PUT OUT IN LAST 5 YEARS...DO YOU THINK WILL ONE DAY JOIN THE CRITERION COLLECTION? over 3 years ago
There Will Be Blood (original, don’t you think?)
Pans Labyrinth
The Fountain
The Wrestler
No Country For Old Men (yeah right)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (no sarcasm implied)
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what's all this talk about Slumdog and The Wrestler?! WHAT ABOUT PAUL BLART GODDAMN IT!!! over 3 years ago
Kidding of course…… But seriously vent all of your frustration right now. It doesnt even have to be about shitty movies. Hide behind the shield of escapist virtual reality! Here I’ll start: When I go to Wendys I want more chicken in my salad damn it, and next time those vermants skimp my poultry i’m going to ask for more. Ah! that feels better! Now you try!
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Any particular criterion essay standout? over 3 years ago
Is there any certain essay in a criterion booklet that you will never forget?
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Favorite use of a song in a film. over 3 years ago
Fight the Power in Do the Right Thing
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WHAT IS YOUR PICK FOR THE WORSE MOVIE EVER MADE? over 3 years ago
Michael Bay’s Transformers…..
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Best film of the 40's? over 3 years ago
My vote goes to Rossellini’s Rome, Open City
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The Dr. Dre Appreciation thread over 3 years ago
Gotta go with the native tongues! Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul amazing. Can’t knock The Pharcyde either…………
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WHICH DIRECTORS...NOT...CURRENTLY REPRESENTED IN THE CRITERION COLLECTION DO YOU WANT TO SEE INCLUDED? over 3 years ago
First and foremost, David Lynch. Going down the line Coens, P.T., Tarentino, Boyle among others. just a side note, Jarmusch’s Dead Man is in desperate need of a criterion fix…
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If You Were a Film, What Film Would You Be and Why? about 3 years ago
I’m surprised nobody said the Duke in Salo….
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Favorite Moment In A David Lynch Movie about 3 years ago
The puppies suckling from their mother teet in Eraserhead
or Alvin Straight saying “wieners” in The Straight Story
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Books about 3 years ago
Can’t go wrong with “Slaughter House Five”
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Memorable/Favorite Film Deaths about 3 years ago
A cynical topic perhaps, yet i think it would be interesting to see what you think are the greatest or most memorable “deaths” in cinema. For whatever reason the two that just came to my mind are Frank Booth getting shot in the head in “Blue Velvet” and Radio Raheem getting strangled in “Do The Right Thing”. What say you?
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WHO IS / WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FILM ACTRESS EVER? about 3 years ago
Isabella Rossellini or any women in any Fellini film (even Saraghina in 8 1/2) oy!
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Best Trilogy (NOT Star Wars) about 3 years ago
How bout The Godfather Trilogy?
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10 directors 1 movie about 3 years ago
Kubrick- Clockwork Orange
Scorsese- Raging Bull
Fellini- 8 1/2
Spike Lee- Do the Right Thing
Kurosawa- Rashomon
Fuller-Shock Corridor
Truffaut- 400 Blows
Tarkovsky- The Mirror
PT Anderson- There Will Be Blood
Wilder- Sunset Blvd.
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CONVERSATE/COMMUNICATE - USING MOVIE "QUOTES" - I'LL START IT OFF almost 3 years ago
“Thats right and I’ll smash your face for you, yarblockos.-Clockwork Orange
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Choose my Criterion! almost 3 years ago
Salo
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What are the best documentary films ever? almost 3 years ago
I’m passionate towards Crumb and American Movie
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Worst movie to watch on a first date over 2 years ago
eraserhead
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Fuck opinions over 2 years ago
Yeah fuck opinions… they’re takin’ our jobbbbssss!
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Hyperbole Club almost 2 years ago
I though “Inception” was just ok.
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