Ombre Vivante Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 I hate it when I'm expecting to see a really really good movie, because then I'm ultimately disappointed. Like with "Titanic." If, however, I go in with no expectations whatsoever, I find that the movie is that much more enjoyable. Like with "Sex and the City." I totally know what you mean. Like when I see the names "Antonioni," "Tarkovsky," "Truffaut," or "Teshigahara" in a movie, I expect it to be good. Then, I pop the movie in... and it is even better than I expected! How overwhelming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 "Antonioni," "Tarkovsky," "Truffaut," "Teshigahara" who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 I find that when BA is talking movies it's best just to smile and nod ' knowingly ' and go on to the next post . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viaene Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Rat race incredibly absurd and far-fetched and therefore very funny and amusing I did think the end could be worked out better. --> 7,5/10 Garfield 2 nothing new, no original story, no really funny situations except for Garfields dancing. I think I'm growing to old for this sort of animations --> 5/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Just saw Kurosawa's "Dreams." The Van Gogh segment and the Peach Orchard segment were awersome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 "Antonioni," "Tarkovsky," "Truffaut," or "Teshigahara" in a movie, I expect it to be good. Then, I pop the movie in... and it is even better than I expected! How overwhelming! I know it´s just normal in my case to know who those directors are, I grew up in the movies scene (my dad was a movie critic, my brother is a movie director, my sister writes scripts, etc). Besides, I live in Europe and my friends were all cinema lovers. Antonioni is best known for "Zabriskie Point" and its famous soundtrack: The soundtrack album, Zabriskie Point, features music from various artists, including Pink Floyd, The Youngbloods, The Kaleidoscope, Jerry Garcia, Patti Page, and the Grateful Dead. A Rolling Stones track ("You Got the Silver") did not appear on the soundtrack album. The songs by Pink Floyd, Jerry Garcia, and The Kaleidoscope were written for the film. The tune from the widely known Pink Floyd song, "Us and Them", was originally written on the piano by Richard Wright for the movie in 1969; this is where the "The Violent Sequence" title came from. Director Michelangelo Antonioni rejected it on the grounds that it was too unlike their "Careful with That Axe, Eugene"-esque work; as Roger Waters recalls it in impersonation, Antonioni's response was, "It's beautiful, but too sad, you know? It makes me think of church."[1] The song was shelved until The Dark Side of the Moon. Antonioni visited the band The Doors while they were recording the album L.A. Woman, and considered including them in the soundtrack. The Doors recorded the song "L' America" for the film, but in the end it was never used. or "Blow-Up" and its celebrities : The film contains appearances from various famous people of the day, and some people who would become famous later. In a scene near the end, The Yardbirds perform "Train Kept A Rollin'", Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck play side by side until Beck smashes his guitar à la The Who. Michael Palin of Monty Python's Flying Circus fame can be seen very briefly in the crowd in this scene,[citation needed] and future media personality Janet Street-Porter can be seen dancing in stripey trousers. As Hemmings enters the club where The Yardbirds are playing, a poster on the entry door with a drawing of a tombstone contains the following epitaph: Here lies Bob Dylan Passed Away Royal Albert Hall 27 May 1966 R.I.P. — an obvious reference to Dylan's use of electric instruments during the performance. Antonioni had considered using The Velvet Underground in the nightclub scene, but according to guitarist Sterling Morrison, "the expense of bringing the whole entourage to England proved too much for him." François Truffaut was one of the greatest movie directors ever. Not just in France or Europe. "Fahrenheit 451" might be his most well known movie out of Europe. Not to mention "Jules et Jim", "La Nuit Américaine"... He also had a role in "Close Encounters in the Third Phase". I don´t know much about Andrei Tarkowski, I didn´t see all of his movies... and I believe I never watched a whole Teshigahara film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foolonthehill Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 The Silence of the Lambs holy ******* it was scary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 "Goodbye Horses" by Q Lazzarus That was beautifully demented in its inclusion. Like Boy George's rendition of "The Crying Game." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 The Silence of the Lambs holy ******* it was scary It puts the lotion in the basket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 ^^^^^^You know I just found out a little while ago that Buffalo Bill...(was that the character's name???) that he's the same actor that played Monk's boss...can't think of the actors name right now...but I could look it up...LOL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluesky Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 His name is Ted Levine, and I had no idea Captain Stottlemyer and Buffalo Bill were played by the same guy, probably because I refuese to watch Silence of the Lambs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Mr. Levine was also the voice of the murderous truck driver Rusty Nail in "Joy Ride". He's one freaky cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 ...and his comedic timing is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 It's pretty rare to come across a movie that's actually a 9.5 or close to a 10, but The Notebook delivers the goods. A beautiful romance that cuts deep to your soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 You have to see Before Sunrise, bluesboy. Whenever I think of a "romantic movie," that's the very first film which comes to mind. I don't think I've ever known anyone who isn't touched at least one bit by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I don´t know much about Andrei Tarkowski, I didn´t see all of his movies... and I believe I never watched a whole Teshigahara film. Teshigahara Hiroshi's films are new to me. Four were released by Criterion last year on dvd and, based on those four, they opened even more possibilities in my way of thinking. I watched Suna No Onna ("Woman In The Dune") and it was an experience I'm still reeling from - it's very existential (maybe disturbing in its final assertion). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 BA have you seen "Somewhere In Time"? Talk about romance! *flutteryheartssmiley* Oh, and by the way, Kohl's is having a sale this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 No, but I think it's one of the top recommendations I have in netflix under the genre. I read the small synopsis and it reminds me of Woody Allen's The Purple Rose Of Cairo. I can't go on more binge shopping at Kohl's anymore... because I went on a movie and music binge shopping these past few weeks plus the symphony, plus the musicals, plus the comedy shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 You have to see Before Sunrise, bluesboy. Whenever I think of a "romantic movie," that's the very first film which comes to mind. I don't think I've ever known anyone who isn't touched at least one bit by it. Thanks for the suggestion. We'll put it on our netflix list and let you know what we thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 who? You probably know them better by their American names -- "Moe", "Larry", "Curly", "Shemp". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? - 11/10 Holy crap, what a creepy freak fest. I loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Isn't it though?? I adore it, it's one of my all time favorite films. It's pretty rare to come across a movie that's actually a 9.5 or close to a 10, but The Notebook delivers the goods. A beautiful romance that cuts deep to your soul. I've seen it twice now, and sobbed both times. Absolutely the most touching and romantic film ever made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanAm Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Juno. 8.5/10 Ellen Page was magnificent as the title character. A great supporting cast in a warm, quirky, touching (yet not mawkish) comedy. It's very deserving of all the accolades. The Bourne Ultimatum 5.5/10 Matt Damon brings a troubled earnestness to the roll of Jason Bourne, but the herky-jerky and largely ridiculous action sequences render this action film little better than average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Just saw Pink Flamingos and it is the most revolting thing I've seen in years. Actually, I can't think of anything that's more disgusting, repugnant, stomach churning, vomit-inducing, which I've seen in the few thousands of movies I've seen. It is everything that's purported to be and then some. In a way, it's the perfect movie of its kind. Luis Bunuel, Catherine Breillat, Luchino Visconti, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Paul Morrissey, and David Lynch got nuthin' on John Waters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I watched "Kinsey" last night... Andy was bored to tears (no blood, guts, gun fights, car chases, etc.) but I thought it was fascinating. Extremely well acted... and I learned quite a lot... and quite a lot of it I wish I hadn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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