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Post by JoePesciAddict on Mar 7, 2012 5:44:36 GMT
I like James Gunn and Slither, but have yet to see Super. I want to though.
Also, to Ginfy, I haven't seen many super short shorts like that. Cool find.
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Post by mue26 on Mar 8, 2012 1:28:59 GMT
Joe upon reading this thread, I now realize you are a true connoisseur of film. What are your top 5 movies of all time?
Also I saw the movie The Eagle recently, it wasn't bad. Also would you recommend Hanna? You know, the one about the assassin girl, it's now showing on Sky Movies so I might give it a go.
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Post by JoePesciAddict on Mar 8, 2012 8:27:12 GMT
I really liked Hanna. I thought it was going to be a run-of-the-mill action flick, but it was this really cool manifestation of a fairy tale, a classic, dark fairy tale with a double entendre ending. On the surface it is something you can understandably be happy about, but if you think morally and ethically, it's quite disturbing.
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Post by mue26 on Mar 8, 2012 18:56:19 GMT
Cool, someone told me it was just a weak Bourne wannabe, so I shall dismiss their opinion as ignorant for now.
So what are your top 5 of all time?
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Post by JoePesciAddict on Mar 10, 2012 8:08:35 GMT
That's a tough one for me, because my favorite films are constantly in flux. I am unabashedly fickle when it comes to my film canonizing, but what the hell, I'll give it a shot.
5. La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc (Dreyer) 4. Rear Window (Hitchcock) 3. Chinatown (Polanski) 2. Sherlock Jr. (Keaton) 1. Before Sunset (Linklater)
I don't know if I could say those are in any particular order. And really, my favorite films are always different. ask me next week and you might get five different answers in a different order. But for me:
5. It's such a wonderful film. Shot almost exclusively in close-up, the expressionist textures to Maria Falconetti's face are just fantastic. We are stuck in this court house with her, being tortured by these accusations, having our faith questioned and confirmed. Dreyer seriously made me feel every emotion that was to be had with Joan. Spatially, we are disassociated with our surroundings. By having to look at Joan's face for the majority of the time, we are forced into a sort of enlightening and powerful introspection.
4. Rear Window is what movies are all about. We are peering into other characters' lives, we are rooting for and against specific ones, and there isn't a damn thing we can do but sit there and watch it unfold. That manifests itself in Rear Window perfectly. It's shot so beautifully. The voyeuristic perspective makes the environment so lively and entertaining.
3. Chinatown is my favorite Polanski film. What a dark, disturbing masterpiece. The end of the film is so startling and abrupt but it is so perfect. Every single shot is purposeful and it is told so visually that you could mute the film and enjoy the story still.
2. There would be no Jackie Chan without Buster Keaton. His orchestration and execution as a director is fantastic. From the humor to the metaphors to the stunts themselves, it's a blithe experience that is truly timeless.
1. Before Sunset is number 1 for now because it is a fossilization of time. It's so real and the emotions and philosophy are so gripping that every time I see it I just love it more and more. It is so genuine and it makes me recall the impermanence of our existence, and how memories are vital to our continuing existence. It also reminds me to live in the moment as much as possible, because time is passing so quickly and we can't stop it.
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Post by GinfnersAddict on Mar 11, 2012 4:26:49 GMT
Is seeing Bemire Sunrise necessary before seeing Before Sunset?
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Post by JoePesciAddict on Mar 11, 2012 18:37:45 GMT
No it isn't pertinent. Actually, my friend brought over both films and made me watch Before Sunset first. I actually enjoyed viewing the films in reverse order. Before Sunset is a direct sequel to Before Sunrise though.
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Post by baby beedle hitler on Mar 12, 2012 20:46:52 GMT
I watched Dear Zachary the other day and was wondering, what is your opinion on documentary films?
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Post by ShenmueAddict on Mar 13, 2012 19:37:06 GMT
Hey Joe, Eddie Murphy's new film "A Thousand Words" is being panned as his worst ever, or in fact one of the worst movies ever. period. 0% so far on Rotten tomato's. What is your opinion on all this?
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Post by mue26 on Mar 13, 2012 23:11:38 GMT
That's a tough one for me, because my favorite films are constantly in flux. I am unabashedly fickle when it comes to my film canonizing, but what the hell, I'll give it a shot. 5. La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc (Dreyer) 4. Rear Window (Hitchcock) 3. Chinatown (Polanski) 2. Sherlock Jr. (Keaton) 1. Before Sunset (Linklater) I don't know if I could say those are in any particular order. And really, my favorite films are always different. ask me next week and you might get five different answers in a different order. But for me: 5. It's such a wonderful film. Shot almost exclusively in close-up, the expressionist textures to Maria Falconetti's face are just fantastic. We are stuck in this court house with her, being tortured by these accusations, having our faith questioned and confirmed. Dreyer seriously made me feel every emotion that was to be had with Joan. Spatially, we are disassociated with our surroundings. By having to look at Joan's face for the majority of the time, we are forced into a sort of enlightening and powerful introspection. 4. Rear Window is what movies are all about. We are peering into other characters' lives, we are rooting for and against specific ones, and there isn't a damn thing we can do but sit there and watch it unfold. That manifests itself in Rear Window perfectly. It's shot so beautifully. The voyeuristic perspective makes the environment so lively and entertaining. 3. Chinatown is my favorite Polanski film. What a dark, disturbing masterpiece. The end of the film is so startling and abrupt but it is so perfect. Every single shot is purposeful and it is told so visually that you could mute the film and enjoy the story still. 2. There would be no Jackie Chan without Buster Keaton. His orchestration and execution as a director is fantastic. From the humor to the metaphors to the stunts themselves, it's a blithe experience that is truly timeless. 1. Before Sunset is number 1 for now because it is a fossilization of time. It's so real and the emotions and philosophy are so gripping that every time I see it I just love it more and more. It is so genuine and it makes me recall the impermanence of our existence, and how memories are vital to our continuing existence. It also reminds me to live in the moment as much as possible, because time is passing so quickly and we can't stop it. Thanks for the answer! You have great taste Joe, or at least I'm guessing you do as those are all highly regarded movies, though I've seen none of them. I have been meaning to watch Chinatown for ages now, so I'll have to make sure I get around to it!! You sir are a connoisseur.
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Post by GinfnersAddict on Mar 19, 2012 5:40:03 GMT
What is the worst film you love? And what is the best film you hate?
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Post by baby beedle hitler on Jun 7, 2012 0:14:17 GMT
dear uncle joe,
have you seen the new tarantino movie trailer? and what do you think of it?
love from
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Post by JoePesciAddict on Jun 12, 2012 7:25:03 GMT
I watched Dear Zachary the other day and was wondering, what is your opinion on documentary films? They spin their own sort of fiction, but I like them because I can appreciate that. Dear Zachary is really good. It's funny and heart warming. Hey Joe, Eddie Murphy's new film "A Thousand Words" is being panned as his worst ever, or in fact one of the worst movies ever. period. 0% so far on Rotten tomato's. What is your opinion on all this? You lost me at Eddie Murphy. What is the worst film you love? And what is the best film you hate? That is an excellent question. The worst film I love is probably George A. Romero's Day of The Dead. The best movie film I hate is probably The Godfather. dear uncle joe, have you seen the new tarantino movie trailer? and what do you think of it? love from me xx Yes, I've seen it. I didn't really like it. However, I didn't really like the trailer for Inglorious Basterds but I loved that movie. I think I'll actually like Django Unchained when it comes out.
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Post by mue26 on Jun 12, 2012 19:40:40 GMT
Joe! You think you can keep walking in and out of my life like this!?
Anyway. What did you think of The Tree of Life? Was it beautiful philosophical art that made you appreciate life, or was it a bit of a waste of 2 and a half hours? Personally, I lean towards the later. It was quite beautiful, just not my cuppa.
What are thoughts on season two Game Of Thrones? I thought it was proper rad.
Oh and I recently watched the Arthur remake with Russell Brand. I wouldn't really bother with it if I was you. Speaking of Russell Brand, beeds follows him on twitter #Twittershame.
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Post by GinfnersAddict on Jun 13, 2012 0:47:37 GMT
I remembered to ask! What's your thoughts of Axel Braun's parodies? If you havent seen them just check the Happy Day's intro. It's art on the levels the silver screen had nay reached previously
And would you write/direct porn?
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Post by JoePesciAddict on Jun 13, 2012 6:41:27 GMT
Joe! You think you can keep walking in and out of my life like this!? Anyway. What did you think of The Tree of Life? Was it beautiful philosophical art that made you appreciate life, or was it a bit of a waste of 2 and a half hours? Personally, I lean towards the later. It was quite beautiful, just not my cuppa. What are thoughts on season two Game Of Thrones? I thought it was proper rad. Oh and I recently watched the Arthur remake with Russell Brand. I wouldn't really bother with it if I was you. Speaking of Russell Brand, beeds follows him on twitter #Twittershame. I like The Tree of Life. I like its way of sweeping across different times and the effects and power of consciousness. I can see why people don't like it. And ambiguity can be annoying unless you're actively engaged. And even then it can be annoying if you are and don't find anything particularly relatable in one way or another. I like it but I wouldn't say it is a masterpiece. I prefer Malick's first film Badlands to tell you the truth. Also, I really like Game of Thrones. That and Mad Men are my two favorite shows. I thought Beeds was above that... I guess I was wrong... I remembered to ask! What's your thoughts of Axel Braun's parodies? If you havent seen them just check the Happy Day's intro. It's art on the levels the silver screen had nay reached previously And would you write/direct porn? That's actually pretty funny. Never heard of it before. Links to more? And yes I would direct porn... I already write it.
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Post by GinfnersAddict on Jul 3, 2012 22:05:44 GMT
There's more on youtube channel of the brains behind those www.youtube.com/user/AxelBraun Beedles is no doubt a fan of the Star Wars one. But, Pesc! Do tell, who are your favourite critics? And have you considered starting a site to hold your own critiques?
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Post by JoePesciAddict on Aug 1, 2012 8:44:37 GMT
I actually have very few critics that I admire. There are 4 that come to mind. Kathleen Murphy, Jim Emerson, David Bordwell, and Jonathan Rosenbaum. And no, I do write a lot of criticism on film but it hasn't crossed my mind to start a site or blog of any sort.
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Post by baby beedle hitler on Aug 2, 2012 20:26:18 GMT
soe, jo: why film?!?!
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Post by JoePesciAddict on Aug 3, 2012 19:46:49 GMT
Film is used as an escape platform for most movie watchers, it's a way to forget about their daily troubles for a couple of hours. That's not how I see film at all. I see it as a way to get back to the real world. Film encapsulates human psychology, philosophy, emotion, and intellectuality. It frames life, whereas real life has no frame, it's a panorama. Every time I come away from a fantastic film, I feel like I have a better understanding about life. That is why I love film so much, beed.
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