Thats actually amazing you said that, I was just about to pop in Le Fou as his last chance to sway me.
This isnt really a Godard bashing thread as I’m well aware film is so incredibly subjective, my purpose here is to find out why people like his films like “Breathless” and “A Woman is a Woman” and “Bande A Part”. I find them INSANELY dull and heavily reliant on goofy camera tricks and awkward cuts. I just cant stand it, he takes me out of the movie literally 100 times a film. He may be a culturally historic, influential and revolutionary filmmaker but that sure as hell doesnt make his movies good. What do people like about this guy?!
And I hate his intellectual babble on movies as well, he thinks he’s so much better than everyone else but realistically hes no better than Michael Bay, the only difference is Bay makes movies for ditzy 13 year old boys and Godard makes movies for ditzy 13 year old girls.
Someone argue with me damnit we need to get Godard off all these top 100 movies of all times lists…
“Nate you might enjoy this Herzog quote then: “Someone like Jean-Luc Godard is for me intellectual counterfeit money when compared to a good Kung Fu film.””
nice, i can totally see Klaus Kinski ripping Godards silly glasses off and then removing his head
Musical numbers arent bad if they work, (I loved Umbrellas) but I find the numbers just dont work or fit, they leave me saying “where the hell did this come from?”
Ive seen four, and you’re absolutely right I cant write him off altogether however Im not willing to sit through all 90 of his films if his 4 most known, prominent and well received make me sick. And I think the people that like or praise godard are (typically) the ones who have seen thse 4 or 5 not 90 or even 45. I just want to know why they like his movies, they are simply so shallow. But good point nonetheless.
well its so good to know im not alone. I had film major roommates who all thought I was “below them” because I didn’t “get” Breathless. Quite honestly I thought everyone on this forum “understood” him too. haha
HAHAHAHA!!!! Wow you could not make something like this up, you really couldn’t. If I had to sit through this movie, I would literally be enraged the entire time, there would be blood coming out of my eyes
Oh no no no no I love intellectualism, trust me. I just dislike the fact that he uses it as a faucet to bash on everyone and thing but him, lets just say he goes on the offensive a lot (or at least from what Ive seen). I think however there is a fine line between being intellectual and being a lecturer. And most of HIS thoughts and ideas are not going to translate into film, that is the whole point of film, its all about what the film means to the audience, each individual, not what a single white dove shot in reverse upside down, jump cutted 3 times essentially means <-over exaggerating.
ive seen both endings, to be honest the theatrical ending was better, more scary at least (isnt that the point?). The original ending definitely lacked. I didnt feel like the movie was going for anything beside the scare factor, there was no plot it was just a late night flick to get your blood pumping. With that said in todays world of horror films I think this was one of the better ones. 3/5
and who else wants their $15000 film to gross 61 million dollars? absolutely unprecedented. completely amazing.
hey can someone please tell me why certain movies are excluded from the auteur movie database thing. Are movies chosen only by the administrators or is it a poll thing or is it totally random or what?
seventh seal. and the third man on blu ray, now that its going out of print, if you dont like it you can sell it in a few months for more than you paid for it.
ha dont get ahead of yourself. what makes your responses beautiful? (give me a break) all ive heard are plagiarisms and sentimental opinions, just as i have offered.
well part of the reason i brought this thread up is that im now forced to watch 4 more of his films for a class and i’m a little frustrated. I guess I just thought his movies were so ridiculous, overly self reflexive and overrated. but everybodys been telling me to spend a little more time with him and he might catch on so maybe he will. thanks for the posts
“I think I just realized something about Nate…” Let’s see if it’s true.
Also I don’t know if its just me but Godard’s films truly remind me of Tarantino’s style of storytelling and overall presentation. They both use and essentially rely on their quirky trademark shots, cuts, score and unconventional techniques. And so they both live in these strange little niches that are looked on with fascination but not general high regard or total acceptance as real movies. Movies such as Kill Bill and Woman is a Woman are certainly not known for their stories at least.
^ good. I said “They both use and essentially rely on their quirky trademark shot(s), cuts, score and unconventional techniques” and then provided you with an example in which Godard relies on (to an obscene amount) in his films.
(To me) his films are all style and no substance.
Well the thing is I never said he had 1 trademark shot. He uses smash cuts a lot in his films and other times he employs mind-bogglingly long takes. The point I’m making is that he relies on camera tricks repeatedly to steer his films into icebergs of self reflexive poetic absurdity.
Microwave Massacre, Blood Diner and Terror at Blood Fart Lake are all travesty’s and outdated cinematic bores. The greatest movie is Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter.
Movies you hated that everyone else loves over 2 years ago
please tell me im not the only one that thought the dark knight was laughably bad
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Top 5 filmmaking crimes perpetrated by Michael Bay in his entire career - GO over 2 years ago
I have to admit, i enjoyed the rock, everything else is admittedly laughable though
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Ive realized something about Jean-Luc Godard over 2 years ago
Hes overrated. This guy couldn’t make a decent movie to save his life.
Flame on.
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Ive realized something about Jean-Luc Godard over 2 years ago
Thats actually amazing you said that, I was just about to pop in Le Fou as his last chance to sway me.
This isnt really a Godard bashing thread as I’m well aware film is so incredibly subjective, my purpose here is to find out why people like his films like “Breathless” and “A Woman is a Woman” and “Bande A Part”. I find them INSANELY dull and heavily reliant on goofy camera tricks and awkward cuts. I just cant stand it, he takes me out of the movie literally 100 times a film. He may be a culturally historic, influential and revolutionary filmmaker but that sure as hell doesnt make his movies good. What do people like about this guy?!
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Ive realized something about Jean-Luc Godard over 2 years ago
And I hate his intellectual babble on movies as well, he thinks he’s so much better than everyone else but realistically hes no better than Michael Bay, the only difference is Bay makes movies for ditzy 13 year old boys and Godard makes movies for ditzy 13 year old girls.
Someone argue with me damnit we need to get Godard off all these top 100 movies of all times lists…
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Ive realized something about Jean-Luc Godard over 2 years ago
“Nate you might enjoy this Herzog quote then: “Someone like Jean-Luc Godard is for me intellectual counterfeit money when compared to a good Kung Fu film.””
nice, i can totally see Klaus Kinski ripping Godards silly glasses off and then removing his head
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Ive realized something about Jean-Luc Godard over 2 years ago
Musical numbers arent bad if they work, (I loved Umbrellas) but I find the numbers just dont work or fit, they leave me saying “where the hell did this come from?”
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Ive realized something about Jean-Luc Godard over 2 years ago
Ive seen four, and you’re absolutely right I cant write him off altogether however Im not willing to sit through all 90 of his films if his 4 most known, prominent and well received make me sick. And I think the people that like or praise godard are (typically) the ones who have seen thse 4 or 5 not 90 or even 45. I just want to know why they like his movies, they are simply so shallow. But good point nonetheless.
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Ive realized something about Jean-Luc Godard over 2 years ago
well its so good to know im not alone. I had film major roommates who all thought I was “below them” because I didn’t “get” Breathless. Quite honestly I thought everyone on this forum “understood” him too. haha
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Leonardo Di Caprio and Tobey Maguire to star in The Third Man remake? over 2 years ago
HAHAHAHA!!!! Wow you could not make something like this up, you really couldn’t. If I had to sit through this movie, I would literally be enraged the entire time, there would be blood coming out of my eyes
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Ive realized something about Jean-Luc Godard over 2 years ago
Oh no no no no I love intellectualism, trust me. I just dislike the fact that he uses it as a faucet to bash on everyone and thing but him, lets just say he goes on the offensive a lot (or at least from what Ive seen). I think however there is a fine line between being intellectual and being a lecturer. And most of HIS thoughts and ideas are not going to translate into film, that is the whole point of film, its all about what the film means to the audience, each individual, not what a single white dove shot in reverse upside down, jump cutted 3 times essentially means <-over exaggerating.
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Called the greatest World War II movie ever.... over 2 years ago
Been wanting to watch this, I thought this quote by the director was interesting, never forgot it.
“I’ve lost interest in making films. Everything that was possible I felt I had already done.”
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Ive realized something about Jean-Luc Godard over 2 years ago
he should have been a poet
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I saw the alternate ending not shown in theatres... over 2 years ago
ive seen both endings, to be honest the theatrical ending was better, more scary at least (isnt that the point?). The original ending definitely lacked. I didnt feel like the movie was going for anything beside the scare factor, there was no plot it was just a late night flick to get your blood pumping. With that said in todays world of horror films I think this was one of the better ones. 3/5
and who else wants their $15000 film to gross 61 million dollars? absolutely unprecedented. completely amazing.
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
hey can someone please tell me why certain movies are excluded from the auteur movie database thing. Are movies chosen only by the administrators or is it a poll thing or is it totally random or what?
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Quick suggestions on some of my future criterion purchases over 2 years ago
seventh seal. and the third man on blu ray, now that its going out of print, if you dont like it you can sell it in a few months for more than you paid for it.
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Ive realized something about Jean-Luc Godard over 2 years ago
Oh for fuck’s sake. Ignorant fucking witless shit.
Ignorant yes, witless definitely but im gonna fight you on shit
HIS movies are contrived, hyped up pretentious potty poo
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Ive realized something about Jean-Luc Godard over 2 years ago
ha dont get ahead of yourself. what makes your responses beautiful? (give me a break) all ive heard are plagiarisms and sentimental opinions, just as i have offered.
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Ive realized something about Jean-Luc Godard over 2 years ago
well part of the reason i brought this thread up is that im now forced to watch 4 more of his films for a class and i’m a little frustrated. I guess I just thought his movies were so ridiculous, overly self reflexive and overrated. but everybodys been telling me to spend a little more time with him and he might catch on so maybe he will. thanks for the posts
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Men and Women in Film over 2 years ago
I thought these were pretty fascinating. Might be a repost but hell.
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Ive realized something about Jean-Luc Godard over 2 years ago
“I think I just realized something about Nate…” Let’s see if it’s true.
Also I don’t know if its just me but Godard’s films truly remind me of Tarantino’s style of storytelling and overall presentation. They both use and essentially rely on their quirky trademark shots, cuts, score and unconventional techniques. And so they both live in these strange little niches that are looked on with fascination but not general high regard or total acceptance as real movies. Movies such as Kill Bill and Woman is a Woman are certainly not known for their stories at least.
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An Experimental Film over 2 years ago
He goes to NYU?
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Ive realized something about Jean-Luc Godard over 2 years ago
^ Looks like Godard himself is posting in this thread!
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Ive realized something about Jean-Luc Godard over 2 years ago
smash cuts
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Ive realized something about Jean-Luc Godard over 2 years ago
^ good. I said “They both use and essentially rely on their quirky trademark shot(s), cuts, score and unconventional techniques” and then provided you with an example in which Godard relies on (to an obscene amount) in his films.
(To me) his films are all style and no substance.
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Ive realized something about Jean-Luc Godard over 2 years ago
Well the thing is I never said he had 1 trademark shot. He uses smash cuts a lot in his films and other times he employs mind-bogglingly long takes. The point I’m making is that he relies on camera tricks repeatedly to steer his films into icebergs of self reflexive poetic absurdity.
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Best Film Ever over 2 years ago
Microwave Massacre, Blood Diner and Terror at Blood Fart Lake are all travesty’s and outdated cinematic bores. The greatest movie is Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter.
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Petition for Polanski's release online over 2 years ago
Michael Mann!
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The Auteurs' World Cup: Comments and reviews over 2 years ago
Can someone quickly explain what this auteurs world cup thingy is? Please, I think I’d like to participate.
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AUTEURS WORLD CUP: OPEN TO ALL, NEWCOMERS WELCOME, THE BASICS over 2 years ago
thanks for posting this, this forum REALLY needs stickies and separate forums.
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