The WHF Film Club

[BenLaw]

I'm looking forward to your suggestions.

Sorry for the delay, but here we are. I think this may be David and Richard's first vote, so in case they haven't seen, simply give 3 points to the film you'd most like to see, 2 for the second, 1 for the third.

I've gone for what I think are three fairly well known films from the early 60s but that had passed me by until recently, and if that's the same with other members then I think there's a lot in each of them to enjoy and appreciate.

(1) Peeping Tom

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054167/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Directed by Michael Powell of Powell & Pressburger but vey different from any of their films. Brilliant portrayal of the central character by an otherwise obscure actor. Fascinating, troubling insight into the mind of his character.

(2) The Trial

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057427/?ref_=nv_sr_2

Orson Welles' take on the Kafka novel. Anthony Perkins in the lead just after Psycho. Incredible opening voiceover by Welles and opening scene. Not straightforward but genius filmmaking.

(3) Jules et Jim

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055032/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Having done a (very) little digging into the French New Wave this is my favourite so far by some distance. Something for those who love cinema history or who love a great narrative plot. Central three cast members have great natural chemistry between them.

BBB, did you win the bet with Jules et Jim?

I look forward to seeing the votes

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

BBB, did you win the bet with Jules et Jim?

Non.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Currently watching Match Point

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0416320/?ref_=nv_sr_1

 

[BenLaw]

BBB, did you win the bet with Jules et Jim?

Non.

Ha! Which one did you think? And was it 50 quid we said on the bet?

 

[BenLaw]

Currently watching Match Point

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0416320/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Any good?

I watched The Page Turner tonight. Very interesting, slightly twisted little film. I think you'd like it. Nice to see such a short film for once as well.

 

[BenLaw]

Oh yeah, 100 pages / 1500 posts :cheers:

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

BBB, did you win the bet with Jules et Jim?

Non.

Ha! Which one did you think? And was it 50 quid we said on the bet?

In that case, it was Jules et Jim.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Any good?

I was just starting to doubt it, then there was a surprise turn of events, and I have to say, very good.

I watched The Page Turner tonight. Very interesting, slightly twisted little film. I think you'd like it. Nice to see such a short film for once as well.

Twice I've recorded it, and twice I've had to delete it from my box because I was running out of recording space.

My wife watched it though, and I think she liked it.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

BBB, did you win the bet with Jules et Jim?

Non.

Ha! Which one did you think? And was it 50 quid we said on the bet?

In that case, it was Jules et Jim.

OK. Le Samurai.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Peeping Tom - 3 pts

The Trial - 2 pts

Le Samourai, I mean Jules Et Jim - 1 pt

 

[BenLaw]

BBB, did you win the bet with Jules et Jim?

Non.

Ha! Which one did you think? And was it 50 quid we said on the bet?

In that case, it was Jules et Jim.

OK. Le Samurai.

I'll get JD to forward my address for you to post the cheque to.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

BBB, did you win the bet with Jules et Jim?

Non.

Ha! Which one did you think? And was it 50 quid we said on the bet?

In that case, it was Jules et Jim.

OK. Le Samurai.

I'll get JD to forward my address for you to post the cheque to.

 

[Frank Harvey]

The Trial - 3 pts

Peeping Tom - 2 pts

Jules Et Jim - 1 pt

I've seen Peeping Tom once quite a while ago, so I don't mind watching that again. I've chosen The Trial as I haven't seen it before and I have no idea what it's about. Maybe a trial...

 

[richardw42]

The Trial - 3 pts

Peeping Tom - 2 pts

Jules Et Jim - 1 pt
Mainly because I saw Citizen Kane the other week, and like the idea of more Orson Welles.

 

[BenLaw]

So that's 8 points for The Trial, 7 for Peeping Tom and 3 for Jules et Jim with JD and Mike still to vote.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

So that's 8 points for The Trial, 7 for Peeping Tom and 3 for Jules et Jim with JD and Mike still to vote.

Which month do we have to vote by?

 

[John Duncan]

Weird, I could have sworn.

Jules et Jim - 3pts

The Trial - 2 pts

Peeping Tom - 1pt

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Weird, I could have sworn.

Jules et Jim - 3pts

The Trial - 2 pts

Peeping Tom - 1pt

 

[BenLaw]

?

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

?

I'd just commented on the length of time it may take JD to vote, and within a minute, he had.

 

[BenLaw]

Ha, I'd posted on a thread he was looking at to remind him!

 

[BenLaw]

Now we just need to flush Mike out.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Now we just need to flush Mike out.

 

[John Duncan]

Ha, I'd posted on a thread he was looking at to remind him!

And I was sure I had. Though it may have been at the time I was distracted by a call asking me to go and work in Bradford for six months... :-|

 

[BenLaw]

Having worked odd days there I can think of better places I'd like to spend half a year.... Is it well paid enough to make it worthwhile?