This is actually one of my favorite Truffaut films. It’s the dark horse. The thing is, Truffaut didn’t have a choice but to film in English. He couldn’t sell the idea to anyone in France so when he had the chance he went to England to make it.
Of course some things were dropped from the book. The year was 1966. How were they going to do mechanical dogs?
Oskar Werner’s stubbornness didn’t help either.
The film is wonderfully shot. Only thing I don’t like very much is the flying police.
Growing up my Mom bought me old Chaplin/Marx Brothers films. I loved the Immigrant and Pawn Shop. I took a Cinema course where we watched Hawks and Sparrows and Brazil. Those got me into the deeper mix of things.
Justin,
first this post isn’t helping your argument that this news shouldn’t be overblown.
Second, actors are spoiled. Like Hitch said, actors are cattle. Screw ’em
I’m lucky enough to live near the Castro Theatre so I go see older films as much as I can. Seeing films on the big screen is special. Celluloid is always better than the DVD. The problem is that I am so used to sitting in my living room watching films by myself or a maximum two other people. I don’t like being distracted by the other movie-goers. So what do I do? I bought a projector and watch DVDs on a 90 inch screen. This compensates some. I still go to the theatre to see films that are either not available on DVD or big classics that I have not yet seen.
Don’t go into a marx bros film expecting a Modern Times or Steamboat Bill jr. The way marx brothers films work is it didn’t matter what happened before, let’s just put them in a situation where Groucho can get lost in translation with Chico and Harpo can come into frame honking at a girl. That was their art. Much different but still significant.
I agree that Tati is a genius. He was one of the biggest directors in France at the time of his debut (along with Bresson). His mise-en-scene is beautiful and his social commentary is so subtle yet the message gets across and stays with you for a very long time after watching one of his films.
And come on.. Anyone who makes a film over two hours with zero dialogue deserves some credit!
Such as Making an American Citizen. I did not say she was a bad film pioneer. It’s the same with a film like Birth of a Nation. It was racist then and still is today but I won’t argue the historical importance of either one of the films.
It is amusing that you would want to compare it to Rescued by Rover which was much more subtle in it’s image of the villain. Guy’s depiction of Eastern Europeans (could be Romany) is much more blatant. But again.. It was the early 20th century and without these pioneers we would have nothing to argue about or praise together today.
1.Ghostbusters
2.Hook
3.National Lampoon’s Vacation (original, european, and x-mas)
4.Robin Hood: Men in Tights
5.The new Pink Panther movie
6.War Games
7.Dumb and Dumber
8.Cable Guy
9.Meet The Parents
10.Zoolander
Im currently a film major but I’m thinking to switch to something else but still keep making films. I have noticed that what you learn the most in film school is what you do outside of class. You meet people in film school and work on each others films, bounce ideas off of each other and learn little things while also getting experience on set.
Criterions you would like to see re-released over 3 years ago
Seventh Seal/Grand Illusion/Good Morning
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About Fahrenheit 451 over 3 years ago
This is actually one of my favorite Truffaut films. It’s the dark horse. The thing is, Truffaut didn’t have a choice but to film in English. He couldn’t sell the idea to anyone in France so when he had the chance he went to England to make it.
Of course some things were dropped from the book. The year was 1966. How were they going to do mechanical dogs?
Oskar Werner’s stubbornness didn’t help either.
The film is wonderfully shot. Only thing I don’t like very much is the flying police.
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what film or films may have made you into the fan/fanatic you are over 3 years ago
Growing up my Mom bought me old Chaplin/Marx Brothers films. I loved the Immigrant and Pawn Shop. I took a Cinema course where we watched Hawks and Sparrows and Brazil. Those got me into the deeper mix of things.
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Need help with camera suggestions! over 3 years ago
I have an HV20 and I’m very happy with it. It is a single chip camera so don’t expect too much but it is probably the best one on the market.
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Last movie you saw and rate it over 3 years ago
Pickpocket
7/10
Solid film
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Most Prized Criterion in Your Collection? over 3 years ago
Adventures of Antoine Doinel
4 by Agnes Varda
Playtime
Seven Samurai
Battle of Algiers
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My Top 25 Performances of All Time over 3 years ago
Peter Lorre in M
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WHAT WAS THE FIRST FILM YOU EVER SAW, IN A THEATRE? over 3 years ago
Snow White’s 1987 rerelease.
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WHAT WAS THE FIRST FILM YOU EVER SAW, IN A THEATRE? over 3 years ago
Steve, don’t feel bad, Pinochio is great!
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I'm curious, do auteurs watch the Super Bowl? over 3 years ago
No. I watched Double Indemnity during the Super Bowl
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CHRISTIAN BALE over 3 years ago
Justin,
first this post isn’t helping your argument that this news shouldn’t be overblown.
Second, actors are spoiled. Like Hitch said, actors are cattle. Screw ’em
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Importance of Seeing a Film in Theatres? over 3 years ago
I’m lucky enough to live near the Castro Theatre so I go see older films as much as I can. Seeing films on the big screen is special. Celluloid is always better than the DVD. The problem is that I am so used to sitting in my living room watching films by myself or a maximum two other people. I don’t like being distracted by the other movie-goers. So what do I do? I bought a projector and watch DVDs on a 90 inch screen. This compensates some. I still go to the theatre to see films that are either not available on DVD or big classics that I have not yet seen.
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YOUR FAVORITE SILENT FILM, PLEASE. over 3 years ago
The Last Laugh
Passion of Joan of Arc
Modern Times (it’s KINDA silent)
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Do You Like Wes Anderson? over 3 years ago
I like him. It just seems like he makes the same films over and over again and they always have to feature his mixtapes from high school.
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Are these films worth buying? over 3 years ago
Scenes from a Marriage was actually a pretty easy watch. The acting really disguises the run time.
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The Auteurs "Sight & Sound" Poll over 3 years ago
Is it closed or could I register?
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The Last Metro over 3 years ago
I was thinking about that too but I think it would be smarter to netflick it before you buy it.
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FREEZE FRAMES IN FILMS over 3 years ago
ending of 400 Blows.. duh.
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Anyone else think Harpo is a creepy @$$hole? over 3 years ago
Don’t go into a marx bros film expecting a Modern Times or Steamboat Bill jr. The way marx brothers films work is it didn’t matter what happened before, let’s just put them in a situation where Groucho can get lost in translation with Chico and Harpo can come into frame honking at a girl. That was their art. Much different but still significant.
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Favorite Movie Trailers over 3 years ago
Contempt +1
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Love Themed Criterions for Valentine's Day over 3 years ago
All That Heaven Allows and Contempt
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Your favorite title sequence over 3 years ago
The sung credits for Pasolini’s Hawks and Sparrows.
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Mon Oncle, Tati and Obviously Genius Directors over 3 years ago
I agree that Tati is a genius. He was one of the biggest directors in France at the time of his debut (along with Bresson). His mise-en-scene is beautiful and his social commentary is so subtle yet the message gets across and stays with you for a very long time after watching one of his films.
And come on.. Anyone who makes a film over two hours with zero dialogue deserves some credit!
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ECONOMY AND DVD BUYING over 3 years ago
I stopped buying DVDs.. At least until the economy picks up. I just Netflix as much as I can!
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Alice Guy-Blaché over 3 years ago
And lots o’ racial stereotypes!
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Alice Guy-Blaché over 3 years ago
Such as Making an American Citizen. I did not say she was a bad film pioneer. It’s the same with a film like Birth of a Nation. It was racist then and still is today but I won’t argue the historical importance of either one of the films.
It is amusing that you would want to compare it to Rescued by Rover which was much more subtle in it’s image of the villain. Guy’s depiction of Eastern Europeans (could be Romany) is much more blatant. But again.. It was the early 20th century and without these pioneers we would have nothing to argue about or praise together today.
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Your Top 10 Guiltiest Guilty Pleasures about 3 years ago
1.Ghostbusters
2.Hook
3.National Lampoon’s Vacation (original, european, and x-mas)
4.Robin Hood: Men in Tights
5.The new Pink Panther movie
6.War Games
7.Dumb and Dumber
8.Cable Guy
9.Meet The Parents
10.Zoolander
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Your Top 10 Guiltiest Guilty Pleasures about 3 years ago
Oh, and I can admit that North by Northwest is my favorite Hitchcock too. Suck It!
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Masterpieces By Mediocre Directors about 3 years ago
How about Arthur Penn’s Bonnie and Clyde?
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Film School - Effect on you as a filmmaker about 3 years ago
Im currently a film major but I’m thinking to switch to something else but still keep making films. I have noticed that what you learn the most in film school is what you do outside of class. You meet people in film school and work on each others films, bounce ideas off of each other and learn little things while also getting experience on set.
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