Sunday-
Those were all great quotes, thanks for sharing.
“A film is never really good unless the camera is an eye in the head of a poet.” -Orson Welles
“We’re born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we’re not alone.” -Orson Welles
“Cinema is the most beautiful fraud in the world.”
- Godard
I’m not sure if those had been posted already. But they are a few of my favorite quotes.
I only disagree with Zooey Deschanel. I mean are we talking all time here? She was last decade, if that, and has a style that can be traced back to many others prettier than her. [Kind of ridiculous to debate something so subjective, though]
So I would have to say Anna Karina. Can’t beat the original.
Informal Introduction; I’m Cece. This is my first post with any content after months of hiding in the shadows…
This doesn’t parallel what was happening in my life, but did make me relive a portion of it…
I was watching “Lars and the Real Girl” a while ago. I have an odd affinity for inanimate objects, so the movie was especially moving for me. As a child, I was the freak. I empathized with Lars. I didn’t have many friends; instead I had a “Cast Away”-esque friend. I had this tennis ball that I drew a smile on in permanent marker and kept with me everywhere. And it was real to me, true as any person. I had completely forgotten about that until I saw the scene where Lars performs CPR on Margo’s bear. It was so innocent and pure; Lars allowed Margo to be in his altered reality. To anyone else, that would be merely “aww” inducing. But I was easily in tears with the memory of my awkward childhood.
Hey there. This is my first topic in the forum, so nice to be able to communicate with you all :)
So, I am a recent film buff of about a year now. (However, considering I’m relatively young, it kind of evens out.) After taking a few film history classes and going to a slew of film screenings, I found myself particularly attracted to New Wave. Now, I have seen a good mix of work from both Godard and Truffaut. For example: Day for Night, The 400 Blows, Jules et Jim, Contempt, Breathless, Band of Outsiders, and Pierrot le Fou to name a few…
I know that Truffaut and Godard were not the only people who impacted the new wave by any means. However, I find that they are often compared side by side. Also, their work poses some very stark contrast…so why not compare?
Anyways, I know whose work I prefer. And perhaps this subject has been spoken of before, but I’ll go out on a limb. If you had to compare the two, who do you tend to favor?
Good point Robert-
I was going to say that, out of all adjectives, Godard seems to be described most as “pretentious” whereas Truffaut is more empathetic. I find Truffaut’s characters to be harder to empathize with. For some reason, I feel like Godard’s characters have more depth. I mean, I usually despise one character in a Godard film whereas I found Jules et Jim hard to watch because I couldn’t empathize with any characters and, in fact, disliked them.
How has this thread thrived so long? I think I will add a list now. Seems fitting.
Movies that are very fun to reference publicly even if (or especially because) only a small percent of people understand you:
-M
Because sometimes its funny to whistle “In the Hall of the Mountain King” when roaming dark alleys at night…
-Grizzly Man
The other day I found a rock in my mailbox and I yelled “They are messing with my mind! What sick person would do this to me?” and just got an eyebrow raise from a beagle.
-Citizen Kane
This is my first list, so I felt it was kind of incomplete without the movie. Also, from my experience, I have learned that there are only two things to say when playing dead. 1: “Help, I’ve fallen and I cant get up!” and 2: “rosebuuuuud…”
-Singin’ in the Rain
Have you ever seen a light post and twirled around on it…while singing? I know you have. I think we’ve all been there.
-Apocalypse Now
Ok, try this. Go on a Girl Scout camping trip because you think it’ll make colleges impressed if you get a Gold Award. Now, when you wake up, take a really big whiff of air and say “I love the smell of Napalm in the morning.” Then, watch as girls stare confusedly and continue talking about the atractiveness of Robert Pattinson vs. Taylor Lautner.
-Band of Outsiders
You have nothing planned for a particular Sunday morning, so you:
A) Call someone to do something.
B) ride your bike around the neighborhood.
C) Do homework.
D) Memorize the dance from Band of Outsiders.
Yeah, I chose D. Its not nearly as fun when there is no one to dance with…
Anyways, its late and I’m kind of delusional. So that is my first list. I will probably think of many more things and add the later.
Drew, I’m gonna get real dorky here and confess that the only reason I posted was because I saw that someone else was 15…
I’ve been lurking around for a good coupla’ months now.
Law- Maybe he knows the song and you two could harmonize all off-key and stuff. Or, you know, do the whole balloon-buying thing for an unsuspecting girl. WHICH, while I’m on that subject-
Why don’t they make balloons like that anymore?
The animation was stunning. The narrative reminded me of “S Darko” for some reason. I’m serious.
I mean, it had potential to be one of my favorite animated films. However, I cringed every time I heard a line like “We have to save him!” or “You are such a coward, archaetypical evil menace with a loveable interior!” Just kidding, the last one wasn’t said. All I’m saying is it won’t get an Oscar nomination for best screenplay…(can animated movies even be nominated for that?)
So I am completely ok with being likened to Anna Karina or Eva Green.
Ah, I am relieved that there are so many youngins’ like us. What is your birthday? I could be the oldest :)
Oh and uh I feel bad veering off topic. So, uh, speaking about “The Dreamers” I really like the use of mirrors when they are together in the tub, and uh, yeah…[[end futile attempt]]
[[limited engagement photo, haha, suckers]]
I look like neither, to tell the truth. I did, however cut my hair like Anna Karina’s…don’t judge.
I’m half Asian half Russian :)
Ok I’m gonna try and guess your birthday Drew. December 13th?
So if I ask an ignorant question, promise not to laugh?
H’okay. Why, in detail, does everyone hate Michael Bay?
I’ve been so caught up with old films for a year that I forgot to care about why I don’t like Transformers…
Drew: I think the love = the pain. But film people are kind of masochistic, I mean, we put ourselves through an emotional ride every time we watch a film so…anyways. I’ve had the opportunity to fall in love. But I’m more of a Summer, as in, 500 days of.
Ehhh, Fredo, I’m not sure. If a full Russian said they were “full Asian”, wouldn’t you look twice and gasp “you lie!” (yeah, I just referenced Joe Wilson. Its the new meme, dontchaknow)
Why hello there Mike Spence. Those are mighty kind words.
I have seen quite a few of Garrel’s films, Law. In fact, he is my favorite foreign actor. (Not to mention the most attractive man I could conceive of. Which is not an overstatement because no one has proved me wrong yet.)
I would try to watch La frontière de l’aube and La belle personne. Only one of them is kind of shitty.
Sorry…
amateur’s mistake. I seriously imdb’d it though before I posted that, so, uh, yeah I thought I was right. But I mean I’ve been formally trained as an actor, so the transition to film has been hard for me. Whenever I watch a film and a group of film buffs want to talk about it, I immediately criticize the acting or the characters. I am trying to re-wire my brain, but I still usually assume people are talking about actors and not directors. D:
I don’t necessarily want to make a new thread about this, so does anyone have any quick suggestions for good film literature? Like, film history bible or directing technique or whathaveyou?
Hello All. So I’m probably going to watch “North by Northwest” today as my third Hitchcock film…
Yeah, point and laugh at my unseasoned knowledge of film. I dare you.
What do you mean?
So here is my dilemma: I’m 15. So its hard to really meet anyone who I can discuss film with without them laughing at me and patting me on my head like I’m a toddler. Plus, a lot of film meetups take place in bars…obvious problem.
So I go to film screenings and take classes at a college…
So that was a comment on the current non existing film community for me.
I haven’t seen 2001 either. But I have a legit reason: it is showing at museum a in a few months and I am going to see it there. From what I have read, my Dell 10" mini wont do it justice.
Zachary- Well, you know how film is favorable to 40 year old kind of pudgy balding-ish guys? I went to a film meetup once and actually had a pretty good discussion. But I’m a 15 year old female. So I felt vaguely creeped out. There aren’t many people who are on my level that I can talk to, except for the professors at the classes I take and a few kids at my school. But we are few.
Drew, I would like to talk to you about how you began to watch films and just, your story and such. That goes for anyone in their teens. How did this become more than a hobby and how do you find people you can talk to? In fact, if any of you have skype or something feel free to add me: jesuiscece.
What was the first Criterion movie you watched? almost 3 years ago
Band Of Outsiders.
I was kind of hooked. I mean, that is a catchy movie.
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Random Filmmaker Quotes almost 3 years ago
Sunday-
Those were all great quotes, thanks for sharing.
“A film is never really good unless the camera is an eye in the head of a poet.” -Orson Welles
“We’re born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we’re not alone.” -Orson Welles
“Cinema is the most beautiful fraud in the world.”
- Godard
I’m not sure if those had been posted already. But they are a few of my favorite quotes.
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what did you watch today? almost 3 years ago
Woke up and watched Notorious…my third Hitchcock film. (I know, I know)
Then proceeded to watch Cleo from 5 to 7.
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WHO IS / WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FILM ACTRESS EVER? almost 3 years ago
I only disagree with Zooey Deschanel. I mean are we talking all time here? She was last decade, if that, and has a style that can be traced back to many others prettier than her. [Kind of ridiculous to debate something so subjective, though]
So I would have to say Anna Karina. Can’t beat the original.
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What scene in a movie matched perfectly with your life at the moment that you couldn't help but explode with emotions? over 2 years ago
Informal Introduction; I’m Cece. This is my first post with any content after months of hiding in the shadows…
This doesn’t parallel what was happening in my life, but did make me relive a portion of it…
I was watching “Lars and the Real Girl” a while ago. I have an odd affinity for inanimate objects, so the movie was especially moving for me. As a child, I was the freak. I empathized with Lars. I didn’t have many friends; instead I had a “Cast Away”-esque friend. I had this tennis ball that I drew a smile on in permanent marker and kept with me everywhere. And it was real to me, true as any person. I had completely forgotten about that until I saw the scene where Lars performs CPR on Margo’s bear. It was so innocent and pure; Lars allowed Margo to be in his altered reality. To anyone else, that would be merely “aww” inducing. But I was easily in tears with the memory of my awkward childhood.
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Godard vs Truffaut; personal opinions? over 2 years ago
Hey there. This is my first topic in the forum, so nice to be able to communicate with you all :)
So, I am a recent film buff of about a year now. (However, considering I’m relatively young, it kind of evens out.) After taking a few film history classes and going to a slew of film screenings, I found myself particularly attracted to New Wave. Now, I have seen a good mix of work from both Godard and Truffaut. For example: Day for Night, The 400 Blows, Jules et Jim, Contempt, Breathless, Band of Outsiders, and Pierrot le Fou to name a few…
I know that Truffaut and Godard were not the only people who impacted the new wave by any means. However, I find that they are often compared side by side. Also, their work poses some very stark contrast…so why not compare?
Anyways, I know whose work I prefer. And perhaps this subject has been spoken of before, but I’ll go out on a limb. If you had to compare the two, who do you tend to favor?
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Godard vs Truffaut; personal opinions? over 2 years ago
Good point Robert-
I was going to say that, out of all adjectives, Godard seems to be described most as “pretentious” whereas Truffaut is more empathetic. I find Truffaut’s characters to be harder to empathize with. For some reason, I feel like Godard’s characters have more depth. I mean, I usually despise one character in a Godard film whereas I found Jules et Jim hard to watch because I couldn’t empathize with any characters and, in fact, disliked them.
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
How has this thread thrived so long? I think I will add a list now. Seems fitting.
Movies that are very fun to reference publicly even if (or especially because) only a small percent of people understand you:
-M
Because sometimes its funny to whistle “In the Hall of the Mountain King” when roaming dark alleys at night…
-Grizzly Man
The other day I found a rock in my mailbox and I yelled “They are messing with my mind! What sick person would do this to me?” and just got an eyebrow raise from a beagle.
-Citizen Kane
This is my first list, so I felt it was kind of incomplete without the movie. Also, from my experience, I have learned that there are only two things to say when playing dead. 1: “Help, I’ve fallen and I cant get up!” and 2: “rosebuuuuud…”
-Singin’ in the Rain
Have you ever seen a light post and twirled around on it…while singing? I know you have. I think we’ve all been there.
-Apocalypse Now
Ok, try this. Go on a Girl Scout camping trip because you think it’ll make colleges impressed if you get a Gold Award. Now, when you wake up, take a really big whiff of air and say “I love the smell of Napalm in the morning.” Then, watch as girls stare confusedly and continue talking about the atractiveness of Robert Pattinson vs. Taylor Lautner.
-Band of Outsiders
You have nothing planned for a particular Sunday morning, so you:
A) Call someone to do something.
B) ride your bike around the neighborhood.
C) Do homework.
D) Memorize the dance from Band of Outsiders.
Yeah, I chose D. Its not nearly as fun when there is no one to dance with…
Anyways, its late and I’m kind of delusional. So that is my first list. I will probably think of many more things and add the later.
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
Double Post. :D
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
Law- you do. There is a feeling of overwhelming gratification when that one guy laughs.
And you both just know.
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
Drew, I’m gonna get real dorky here and confess that the only reason I posted was because I saw that someone else was 15…
I’ve been lurking around for a good coupla’ months now.
Law- Maybe he knows the song and you two could harmonize all off-key and stuff. Or, you know, do the whole balloon-buying thing for an unsuspecting girl. WHICH, while I’m on that subject-
Why don’t they make balloons like that anymore?
http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/michaelwalford/2006/09/29/selling_balloons.jpg
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what did you watch today? over 2 years ago
I saw “9” tonight.
The animation was stunning. The narrative reminded me of “S Darko” for some reason. I’m serious.
I mean, it had potential to be one of my favorite animated films. However, I cringed every time I heard a line like “We have to save him!” or “You are such a coward, archaetypical evil menace with a loveable interior!” Just kidding, the last one wasn’t said. All I’m saying is it won’t get an Oscar nomination for best screenplay…(can animated movies even be nominated for that?)
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
So I am completely ok with being likened to Anna Karina or Eva Green.
Ah, I am relieved that there are so many youngins’ like us. What is your birthday? I could be the oldest :)
Oh and uh I feel bad veering off topic. So, uh, speaking about “The Dreamers” I really like the use of mirrors when they are together in the tub, and uh, yeah…[[end futile attempt]]
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
I’m in the 1993 batch. Late ’93, but made the cut.
Yeah I was considering going through 700+ pages…I made it to 20.
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
Yeah, I remember laughing at the “Citizen Kane” punchline. Very well written, Law. I see talent!
I’m December ’ 93 too :)
You all are a lot friendlier than the likes I have encountered in forums before.
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
[[limited engagement photo, haha, suckers]]
I look like neither, to tell the truth. I did, however cut my hair like Anna Karina’s…don’t judge.
I’m half Asian half Russian :)
Ok I’m gonna try and guess your birthday Drew. December 13th?
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
So if I ask an ignorant question, promise not to laugh?
H’okay. Why, in detail, does everyone hate Michael Bay?
I’ve been so caught up with old films for a year that I forgot to care about why I don’t like Transformers…
Drew: I think the love = the pain. But film people are kind of masochistic, I mean, we put ourselves through an emotional ride every time we watch a film so…anyways. I’ve had the opportunity to fall in love. But I’m more of a Summer, as in, 500 days of.
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
Ehhh, Fredo, I’m not sure. If a full Russian said they were “full Asian”, wouldn’t you look twice and gasp “you lie!” (yeah, I just referenced Joe Wilson. Its the new meme, dontchaknow)
Why hello there Mike Spence. Those are mighty kind words.
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
Oh, 9…the things I could say. I died a little. But then again, I smiled a lot. And frequently said “Thats SO CUTE.”
I’m not good at math either. Seems to be a prevailing theme amongst artists…
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
11 o clock?
Curse you, Californian.
I’m going to sleep now. Nice to talk to you all. Bonsoir.
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
Wait, Texas?
Haha, I know where you are seeing “Lawrence of Arabia.” I recently saw “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kind/ The Sting” there. :)
I’m kind of excited that so many people from Texas are involved in the auteurs.
So hey, from a little bit South in Texas :)
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
I have seen quite a few of Garrel’s films, Law. In fact, he is my favorite foreign actor. (Not to mention the most attractive man I could conceive of. Which is not an overstatement because no one has proved me wrong yet.)
I would try to watch La frontière de l’aube and La belle personne. Only one of them is kind of shitty.
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
Sorry…
amateur’s mistake. I seriously imdb’d it though before I posted that, so, uh, yeah I thought I was right. But I mean I’ve been formally trained as an actor, so the transition to film has been hard for me. Whenever I watch a film and a group of film buffs want to talk about it, I immediately criticize the acting or the characters. I am trying to re-wire my brain, but I still usually assume people are talking about actors and not directors. D:
Anyways off to work now. Bye…y’all. :)
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
I don’t necessarily want to make a new thread about this, so does anyone have any quick suggestions for good film literature? Like, film history bible or directing technique or whathaveyou?
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
Hello All. So I’m probably going to watch “North by Northwest” today as my third Hitchcock film…
Yeah, point and laugh at my unseasoned knowledge of film. I dare you.
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
I guess I’m the only Houstonian then? Yeah, Houston. :)
But…I have seen “Notorious” and “Psycho”. Both at least three times…haha.
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
No wai? Fellow Houstonian?
How do you feel about the film community here?
Also…Drew, I would love to see Vertigo. But I can only check out so many DVDS from the library at once…
hehe :)
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
What do you mean?
So here is my dilemma: I’m 15. So its hard to really meet anyone who I can discuss film with without them laughing at me and patting me on my head like I’m a toddler. Plus, a lot of film meetups take place in bars…obvious problem.
So I go to film screenings and take classes at a college…
So that was a comment on the current non existing film community for me.
Drew: See Vertigo. Noted.
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
I haven’t seen 2001 either. But I have a legit reason: it is showing at museum a in a few months and I am going to see it there. From what I have read, my Dell 10" mini wont do it justice.
Zachary- Well, you know how film is favorable to 40 year old kind of pudgy balding-ish guys? I went to a film meetup once and actually had a pretty good discussion. But I’m a 15 year old female. So I felt vaguely creeped out. There aren’t many people who are on my level that I can talk to, except for the professors at the classes I take and a few kids at my school. But we are few.
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STOP THE LISTS! over 2 years ago
a Ha Rumplesink. I was actually kind of excited.
Drew, I would like to talk to you about how you began to watch films and just, your story and such. That goes for anyone in their teens. How did this become more than a hobby and how do you find people you can talk to? In fact, if any of you have skype or something feel free to add me: jesuiscece.
Because my refresh button needs a break.
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