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OK, thanks, I will.
I did once watch the first 30 minutes of 'The Boss Of It All', and I don't know if it was because I wasn't in the mood for it, or if it just wasn't grabbing me, but I think I'll discount it for now.
It's quite hard to choose between the other two, as I'm very keen to watch both. If one was obviously less serious than the other, I'd go for that one, but I'm guessing both will be quite dark, so I can't choose on that criteria.
OK, I'm going for 'The White Ribbon'.
Three reasons for my choice. Firstly, it'll be cheaper and easier to get hold of, secondly, it was the 2nd choice of both Mike and Richard, and the pronster also chose it as his favourite, and thirdly, I think it will generate the most discussion of the three films.
I did once watch the first 30 minutes of 'The Boss Of It All', and I don't know if it was because I wasn't in the mood for it, or if it just wasn't grabbing me, but I think I'll discount it for now.
It's quite hard to choose between the other two, as I'm very keen to watch both. If one was obviously less serious than the other, I'd go for that one, but I'm guessing both will be quite dark, so I can't choose on that criteria.
OK, I'm going for 'The White Ribbon'.
Three reasons for my choice. Firstly, it'll be cheaper and easier to get hold of, secondly, it was the 2nd choice of both Mike and Richard, and the pronster also chose it as his favourite, and thirdly, I think it will generate the most discussion of the three films.
expat_mike
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BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW said:
Ok.
The reviews that I read of 'The Boss Of It All', seemed very polarised into two camps, often driven by the Directors use of software that automatically chose random positions for the cameras. Some viewers liked the resultant effect on the film, but others really disliked it. There were quite a few comments that the intial plotline, had much potential for humour (similar to The Office), but ultimately failed to deliver.
Good call on the film.
Of the three, only White Ribbon is on iTunes, and the DVD can be bought for a couple of quid whereas the other two are expensive
None of them are on Amazon Video, YouTube or Sky on demand.
Of the three, only White Ribbon is on iTunes, and the DVD can be bought for a couple of quid whereas the other two are expensive
None of them are on Amazon Video, YouTube or Sky on demand.
I own The White Ribbon on blu.
I only watched this once, when it was first released, so this seems a good opportunity to revisist the film and chip in with some commentary when you get round to discussing it.
I only watched this once, when it was first released, so this seems a good opportunity to revisist the film and chip in with some commentary when you get round to discussing it.
expat_mike
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richardw42 said:
I don't have a copy, and it will probably take a couple of weeks for the post to deliver one, so I prefer it to be the October film. However if everyone else wants to watch and discuss it this month, feel free to, but I cannot add anything to the discussion until next month.
Also if you watch it during September, someone needs to also nominate the films for October asap, because there are less than 4 days left in September.
Cool, The White Ribbon it is.
We could perhaps set a particular day of the week for starting discussion each month. It might be easier than having the same date each month, which would fall on a different day. If we choose the last Saturday of each month, it would gives us all a full month to watch the first film.
This is only a suggestion, I'm not a full member so I'm not trying to say what should happen, but see what you all think.
richardw42 said:
We could perhaps set a particular day of the week for starting discussion each month. It might be easier than having the same date each month, which would fall on a different day. If we choose the last Saturday of each month, it would gives us all a full month to watch the first film.
This is only a suggestion, I'm not a full member so I'm not trying to say what should happen, but see what you all think.
expat_mike said:
I did think about it being the September film, but as Mike as pointed out, it could take a week or more to get the film, let alone watch it as well.
I think the best thing is for Mike to let us know when he has the film, then we can all watch it asap after that.
I'm not sure whose turn it is to choose the next lots of films (Richard or Mike), but if they can nominate their films asap, we can all get the film ready for watching before the end of October.
So who wants to choose the next lot of flms, Mike or Richard?
expat_mike
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BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW said:
At the moment, only one film springs to mind which I could nominate, so if Richard already feels like he has a few films in mind, then I am happy for him to suggest the films for November.
I think that I am similar to BBB, in that I have built up a collection of films yet to be watched. Most of them are films from the club, either nominations or film/director discussions, which sounded interesting at the time. So I can easily nominate some films from that collection, but there is quite a risk that BBB and/or Richard will have already seen them. I know that for me, one of the attractions of the club, is that it has introduced me to films that would never have been on my radar. Consequently I would prefer to try and nominate films that are new to both of you, but I realise that this is always going to be difficult, when both of you have already watched so many films. *biggrin*
In that case, I'm more than happy to nominate some films.
The Devils Backbone. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0256009/?ref_=nv_sr_1. This is part of GDTs trilogy that includes Pans Labyrinth & Cronos. All pretty different, this is the ghost story.
Ida http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2718492/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 I saw this film recommended on another forum and I'm intrigued
Bubba Ho Tep http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0281686/?ref_=nv_sr_1 I've nominated it before but it goes along with having a less than completely serious option I saw it years and years ago but everybody really needs to see it
The Devils Backbone. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0256009/?ref_=nv_sr_1. This is part of GDTs trilogy that includes Pans Labyrinth & Cronos. All pretty different, this is the ghost story.
Ida http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2718492/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 I saw this film recommended on another forum and I'm intrigued
Bubba Ho Tep http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0281686/?ref_=nv_sr_1 I've nominated it before but it goes along with having a less than completely serious option I saw it years and years ago but everybody really needs to see it
richardw42 said:
I own and have seen The Devils Backbone, and I own, but haven't seen Bubba Ho Tep (I think it was because of your previous nomination that I bought it).
My votes are:
Bubba Ho Tep 3 pts
Ida 2 pts
The Devils Backbone 1 pt
expat_mike said:
My suggestion was for us to watch my selection asap (by mid-October-ish), and the next selection before the end of October, if possible.
expat_mike said:
Just try nominating them next time, Mike, you never know.
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Another tie 
as BB has seen Devils Backbone and Mike has BHT in last place, perhaps we should watch Ida ?
Depends if pronster has a preference.
as BB has seen Devils Backbone and Mike has BHT in last place, perhaps we should watch Ida ?
Depends if pronster has a preference.
I saw Ida a few months ago, and watched Devil's Backbone years ago. (I've just checked and I have it on video, but no VCR any more, dur!) If you choose one of those I'll try to chip in from memory. Not sure I'll be able to get hold of and watch a second film in the next few weeks, so if you choose Bubba Ho Tep I'll dip out of that one. Don't worry about me, though - choose whichever one you want. I'll enjoy reading your discussion even if I don't take part.
richardw42 said:Another tie
as BB has seen Devils Backbone and Mike has BHT in last place, perhaps we should watch Ida ?
Depends if pronster has a preference.
Your choice then, Richard.
I pick IDA.
I have seen BHT although years ago. I have Devils Backbone so will watch it anyway.
I have seen BHT although years ago. I have Devils Backbone so will watch it anyway.
richardw42 said:
Ordered the blu ray from Base.com for £6.59
http://www.base.com/buy/product/ida-blu-ray/dgc-art135bd.htm
To clarify.
Can Mike let us know when he receives his copy of 'The White Ribbon'?
'The White Ribbon' to be watched asap after that.
'Ida' to be watched by the end of October if possible.
Can Mike let us know when he receives his copy of 'The White Ribbon'?
'The White Ribbon' to be watched asap after that.
'Ida' to be watched by the end of October if possible.
expat_mike
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I have just ordered Ida, White Ribbon, Devils Backbone, The story of film, plus a couple of other items.
The delivery window is quoted as between the 3rd and the 13th Oct, which in France usually means things arrive at the end of the window. Unlike the uk, it is rare for parcels to arrive early in the window.
The delivery window is quoted as between the 3rd and the 13th Oct, which in France usually means things arrive at the end of the window. Unlike the uk, it is rare for parcels to arrive early in the window.
expat_mike said:
Nice one, Mike.
expat_mike said:
I think we've discussed the French postal service before, so I understand. *smile*
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