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BenLaw said:
Yes, but I can't quite remember if that was agreed on, and the numbers. I do think that if 3 or more have seen it before, it really should be dropped.
BenLaw said:
I'm struggling to recall anything by way of summation, probably because a few months have passed since I watched the documentary.
My thesis statement (on Zizek's behalf and without his authority) was based on general recollections and pulling together threads of argument. I should watch the film again.
On other subjects, as Ben notes, Film4 is showing Wadjda later this week. I haven't seen it, but I've scheduled the recording.
It's good to make notes when watching a film. This keeps you sharp and becomes invaluable when offering commentary. As a non member this is beyond my remit, but I think all members should make notes while viewing film club choices.
One last thing, it perhaps escaped members' attention, but film club celebrated its first birthday on Saturday. I'm not sure, but film club might be the most successful thread in WHF forum history. So, happy birthday film club, and kudos to BBB for getting things started!
BenLaw said:
What did you think of Bigger than Life stylistically, Ben?
Given the filmmaking approaches we've discussed, can you trace the film's stylistic origins? If so, what does this tell us about the filmmakers' intentions? Sorry, those are cruel questions!
Sirkian melodramas (Imitation of Life, Written on the Wind, and All that Heaven Allows, which inspired Far from Heaven) were critically derided on release and dismissed as "women's pictures."
Bigger than Life is of this mould. Decades later, through the prism of auteurist criticism, these films were given due attention and recognition.
BenLaw said:
That's entirely reasonable.
I'm not asking for detailed textual analysis.
We've discussed stylistic approaches in early(ish) cinema (surrealism, expressionism, montage, etc.).
Bigger than Life draws on and updates (following the advent of colour) earlier stylistic methods, and blends these techniques with Hollywood filmmakers' insistence on continuity and intelligibility.
BenLaw said:
I'd forgotten about the "what are you" threads. Longevity is just one marker of success, however.
Film club's first birthday should still be celebrated.
Whilst trying to track down the meaning of colours, I can across this article on Jeunets films.
http://ibfilmsas.wikispaces.com/Delicatessen
I noted the Ones jumper was green with red stripes
the woman in the bar was in a vivid red dress, could this be an indicator of the adult Crumb want to become. Also, in the dream at the end, as Crumb got older her dress seemed even more red (or was that me ?).
The boat they rowed away in at the end was red compared to the one with the clones.
http://ibfilmsas.wikispaces.com/Delicatessen
I noted the Ones jumper was green with red stripes
the woman in the bar was in a vivid red dress, could this be an indicator of the adult Crumb want to become. Also, in the dream at the end, as Crumb got older her dress seemed even more red (or was that me ?).
The boat they rowed away in at the end was red compared to the one with the clones.
BenLaw said:
I did, and as far as I know, it's still on the bar waiting for you..
Happy Birthday to the thread. We've lost some members on the way, but if thet ever get this site running properly again, I'm sure we'll reach another birthday.
I really do hope that the powers that be are working their nuts off to get things working properly again, because a couple of the regular posters on the vinyl threads are hardly showing their faces anymore, and something that is supposed to be fun, has turned into a bit of a chore.
My copy of Requiem arrived today.
I ordered from Zoverstocks via Play.com, which was the best price I could find. It actually describes it as used, but my copy arrived still sealed.
http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/3257152/Requiem/Product.html?searchstring=requiem&searchsource=2&searchfilters=s%7brequiem%7d%2bc%7b57%7d%2b&urlrefer=search&ob=PriceDelivered&fb=2
I ordered from Zoverstocks via Play.com, which was the best price I could find. It actually describes it as used, but my copy arrived still sealed.
http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/3257152/Requiem/Product.html?searchstring=requiem&searchsource=2&searchfilters=s%7brequiem%7d%2bc%7b57%7d%2b&urlrefer=search&ob=PriceDelivered&fb=2
Cheers, just ordered it from Zoverstocks. I couldn't see any cheap copies on Amazon when I looked so was going to rent from iTunes.
But it wasn't much cheaper, and at least I'll have a copy to keep.
Is the last film finished with ?
But it wasn't much cheaper, and at least I'll have a copy to keep.
Is the last film finished with ?
richardw42 said:
I don't think so, though I'd have to watch it again to be able to add anything to the discussion. I think we're all just a bit tired of the new look site.
I'm almost settled on my list of films. There will be four altogether, one I haven't seen, one I've nominated before, and two that I've seen and feel would be quite popular with other members. I'll probably list them within the next few days, so we can all vote before the end of the month.
Decided on my films tonight, so I might as well list them for the vote.
As I said, there are four altogether, so vote 4/3/2/1 points.
1st film is MY LIFE AS A DOG. This is the film that I've nominated before, and whether or not it gets voted for this time, I really think it deserves to be seen. It's not spectacular, it's nothing that hasn't been done before, but it's just a lovely film, and has one scene that my wife and I watched repeatedly for 5 minutes, and each time we laughed our heads off.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089606/?ref_=nv_sr_1
2nd film is THE CHASER. I'm classing this as a film I haven't seen, though I have, but I can't remember anything about it as I was watching a lot of Korean/Japanese films at the time I watched it, and they've all kind of blurred into one. The reviews are great, and I'm sure that I enjoyed it, so it deserves to be in the four.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1190539/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
3rd film is BLACK CAT WHITE CAT. I first watched this a few years ago, as it was recommended to me by a former WHF forum member. It's a relatively simple tale, but it's very quirky, very funny, and absolutely relentless. A great watch.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118843/?ref_=nv_sr_1
The 4th film is SPRING, SUMMER, AUTUMN, WINTER.....AND SPRING. I know Ben has seen this and enjoyed it. It's another very simple story, but it's so beautifully shot and told, that it really should be seen by everyone. Another wonderful film.
I realise that I've picked four great films, and I did consider putting in a dud to make the voting easier, but whichever film gets voted for, I'm certain it will be well received. I can't recommend all these films enough, and whichever one gets chosen, I do hope you'll all try to make time to watch the others.
It's up to you. *smile*
As I said, there are four altogether, so vote 4/3/2/1 points.
1st film is MY LIFE AS A DOG. This is the film that I've nominated before, and whether or not it gets voted for this time, I really think it deserves to be seen. It's not spectacular, it's nothing that hasn't been done before, but it's just a lovely film, and has one scene that my wife and I watched repeatedly for 5 minutes, and each time we laughed our heads off.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089606/?ref_=nv_sr_1
2nd film is THE CHASER. I'm classing this as a film I haven't seen, though I have, but I can't remember anything about it as I was watching a lot of Korean/Japanese films at the time I watched it, and they've all kind of blurred into one. The reviews are great, and I'm sure that I enjoyed it, so it deserves to be in the four.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1190539/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
3rd film is BLACK CAT WHITE CAT. I first watched this a few years ago, as it was recommended to me by a former WHF forum member. It's a relatively simple tale, but it's very quirky, very funny, and absolutely relentless. A great watch.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118843/?ref_=nv_sr_1
The 4th film is SPRING, SUMMER, AUTUMN, WINTER.....AND SPRING. I know Ben has seen this and enjoyed it. It's another very simple story, but it's so beautifully shot and told, that it really should be seen by everyone. Another wonderful film.
I realise that I've picked four great films, and I did consider putting in a dud to make the voting easier, but whichever film gets voted for, I'm certain it will be well received. I can't recommend all these films enough, and whichever one gets chosen, I do hope you'll all try to make time to watch the others.
It's up to you. *smile*
Wow, that's a tough list to choose from. From brief imdb descriptions I find it hard to discern which I might like most and I don't like to delve deeper. Spring etc is brilliant and everyone should indeed watch it. I will do it the honour of not voting it last as I have every other film I've already seen.
Dog - 4 points
Chaser - 3 poibts
Spring - 2 points
Cat - 1 point
Dog - 4 points
Chaser - 3 poibts
Spring - 2 points
Cat - 1 point
BenLaw said:
Is there a film that you've nominated before that would fit in to the theme Ben?
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