Moltisanti Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Anyone else seen this? I swear I've only encountered one other person that's even heard of it. HBO has had it On-Demand a couple of times. Insanely awesome serial-killer drama from Argentina. In thirteen one-hour parts. Just finished re-watching it and it's as powerful as the first time. Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Damn, Saxon, you're a heartless bastard! Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Paris, J'Taime A group of (18?) short films made mostly by well known world filmmakers, all joined thematically by the idea of Paris is love. A bit uneven, but easy to recommend - many standout performances, great direction and quiet tugging at teh heart. Maggie Gyllenhaal is particularly irresistable. The Coen Bros. is typically goofy/weird. Natalie Portman might not be able to act (still can't tell), but she is certainly engrossing (her story includes a clever and spot-on dig at her film Closer). The horror one (vampire in love!) is not the Wes Craven one, interestingly (although I kind of wish he had done a horror one after watching his). All in all, I was struck most by the ability of each filmmaker to draw me to their story/characters in such a short amount of time. I should see more short films. The finale, by Election and About Schmidt's Alexander Payne, is just about perfect. Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Paris, J'Taime A group of (18?) short films made mostly by well known world filmmakers, all joined thematically by the idea of Paris is love. A bit uneven, but easy to recommend - many standout performances, great direction and quiet tugging at teh heart. Maggie Gyllenhaal is particularly irresistable. The Coen Bros. is typically goofy/weird. Natalie Portman might not be able to act (still can't tell), but she is certainly engrossing (her story includes a clever and spot-on dig at her film Closer). The horror one (vampire in love!) is not the Wes Craven one, interestingly (although I kind of wish he had done a horror one after watching his). All in all, I was struck most by the ability of each filmmaker to draw me to their story/characters in such a short amount of time. I should see more short films. The finale, by Election and About Schmidt's Alexander Payne, is just about perfect.I've been meaning to get to this... I was thinking about going tonight, but I'm going to see Paprika instead. (That's one of my most eagerly anticipated movies of the year. I think Kon Satoshi is one of the most important filmmakers working these days.) Just finished the Japanese version of Dark Water. Not bad, but--I'll probably lose my film badge for saying this--I much preferred the American remake. Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Russian vampires? I might have to go to the theatre to see the 2nd installment. Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Just witnessed Paul Newman eat 50 eggs in less than an hour. Good stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 To Kill A Mockingbird Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 The Devil & Daniel JohnstonWell, I fell for him. Link to post Share on other sites
paul137 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 the music was really good in this. Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 wowee, really want to see it again. best "car-can't-start-they're-gonna-catch-us" scene ever, among other things. Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 wowee, really want to see it again. best "car-can't-start-they're-gonna-catch-us" scene ever, among other things. Make sure to watch the extras. The scene starting when they push the wheelchair onto the street is ONE take and does not finish until he reaches the top floor of the building. It's quite impressive!! Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I saw this on Saturday at the Film Forum in NYC and loved it. I need to go to that theater more often. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Finally saw City of God this weekend. Holy God. Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Finally saw City of God this weekend. Holy God. I looooovveee that movie. Y can't they make more movies like that! Damn you american cinema! Damn you! Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Late period Welles, and his last great film. Link to post Share on other sites
radiokills Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Flight of the Conchords. easily my favorite new show. Link to post Share on other sites
Hodie Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Episode three ("Mugged") was brilliant. I think I must've wakened the neighbors from laughing so hard. Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 At least I never killed a monkey. Link to post Share on other sites
oatmealblizzard Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I saw this on Saturday at the Film Forum in NYC and loved it. I need to go to that theater more often. Cool. Didn't know about this. I might have to go check this out. Saw Live Free or Die Hard today and really enjoyed it. I think I was in the mood for an old school shoot 'em up, bang 'em up Hollywood action pic ... and this was just the thing. Probably my 2nd favorite of the Die Hards. Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 LUV the movie, LUV the Chicago scenes, LUV George Newburn Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 LUV the movie, LUV the Chicago scenes, LUV George Newburn Man, I loved that movie when I was a kid. I even read the novelization. Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I even read the novelization. Man, I didn't even KNOW THAT existed!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 After her rock star husband dies in an overdose, junkie Maggie Cheung tries to go clean in order to see her young son. Although it travels familiar territory, it brings a unique tone to the proceedings--there's nothing hysterical or shrill or melodramatic about this story. It's the first Olivier Assayas film that I've really responded to, and I much prefer it over Irma Vep, his previous collaboration with Cheung. Link to post Share on other sites
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