GtrPlyr Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I saw that when it first came out, and have been a huge Linklater fan ever since--at this point, I'd describe him as one of the most vital voices in American movies. (Before Sunset is one my desert-island movies.) I'll have to check out the Criterion DVD, since I've been trying to track down It's Impossible... for years. I've never seen it. Speaking of lesser-known Linklater stuff, have you seen his short documentary Live from Shiva's Dance Floor? In that one, Linklater follows performance artist Timothy "Speed" Levitch on an off-kilter tour of NYC. The movie's most memorable bit consists of Levitch sitting on top of a giant bull, explaining how "BS" is the universal language--and certainly the fuel of this delirious movie--which transitions into his idea for a Twin Towers memorial: An open park populated by actual, grazing, symbolic bison.I'm a big Linklater fan too. Loved both Before Sunrise/Sunset can't wait for the third installment [crosses fingers] ...Plow was an interesting, quite minimalistic film. There's no real plot, but it does touch on themes of alienation, ennui, and communication (or lack thereof). A lot of the film focuses on seemingly mundane aspects of human existence which was an interesting approach. Of course the lack of budget, using Super-8 cameras, and the fact that Linklater did most everything in the film also adds to the unique look and feel of the film. I haven't seen that short-doc you mentioned, nor have I seen Suburbia which is yet to come out on DVD. Hopefully I'll come across both soon. I'm fascinated by Cronenberg, but I wasn't keen on Shivers. For my money, it's his worst movie (excluding shorts like The Lie Chair and The Italian Machine). I know a lot of people would vote instead for Fast Company, and while it's certainly a poor movie, I still think Fast Company has certain virtues--especially the greasy details of drag strip life, and the way motors are used as a metaphor for how the human body functions and needs repair.It's definitely one of his worst first films. I haven't seen Rabid in a while so I can't say which is worse. It's so low budget, cheesy and awkward... I suppose that's what makes it mildly amusing/entertaining. Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 There's no real plotSold! Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I read & loved the book years ago. Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 ^^ I do love Truffaut's films in general. The ending of that film is beautifully shot with the falling snow and all. I saw Super Bad with the girlfriend earlier. Now it's time for something a bit more intellectual . Link to post Share on other sites
oatmealblizzard Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I've seen a few Gould documentaries over the years but never got around to seeing this film. The film doesn't reveal too much new info about Gould that I haven't already seen or read, but it does present its various anecdotes in an interesting, and nonlinear fashion over the course of these 32 vignettes. Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Disquieting documentary about the 24 people who leaped off the Golden Gate Bridge during 2004, most of which were captured by a film crew staking out the bridge for an entire year. The money shots--people dropping to their deaths--are plentiful and morally questionable, but they are countered by ironically serene images of this grandiose red structure and painful interviews with friends and family who ruminate about illness, suicide, and loss. Link to post Share on other sites
boywiththorninside Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I just watched this: Life is a state of mind. Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 This was excellent.Chris Cooper is wonderful as infamous spy Robert Hanssen. Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Last night: One of Hackman's best films, Copolla too for that matter. Today: I do love those mid period Hitchcock films. Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I do love those mid period Hitchcock films.Yeah, that's one of his best, for sure. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Nice twofer, GtrPlyr. Two of my favs. Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 You see guys, the bottles of uranium are actually just a MacGuffin. I guess you didn't catch that. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I like Ingrid Bergman's MacGuffin. Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Nice twofer, GtrPlyr. Two of my favs.A couple of my favorites too. I've seen them both a few times and never tire of them. I also watched this one last night: I couldn't really get into it for the first 10 minutes or so, but eventually I warmed to its b-movie charm. The dialog and acting wasn't always great, and some of the racing scenes are a little too obviously sped up, but it is a pretty good satire of North American culture, particularly its love of violence and celebrity. I believe this was the film that Stallone did just before Rocky. What a difference a year can make . Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I like Ingrid Bergman's MacGuffin. Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I am going to watch Clint's two war movies tonight: + (or maybe ill make it a two night thing....we'll see) Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I actually watched a movie the other day - The Station Agent. I did not have Montgomery Clift in it, but it was cool. Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 thats the one with the little fellow? Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Great movie from one of my favorite Japanese filmmakers. Ozu is right up there with Kurosawa as far as I'm concerned. Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Ozu is right up there with Kurosawa as far as I'm concerned.And Mizoguchi. Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 beltmann, fyi...my buddy and i are going for some beers and then catching 'halloween' tomorrow night. you are more than welcome to come along. BYOPDFOE. Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 beltmann, fyi...my buddy and i are going for some beers and then catching 'halloween' tomorrow night. you are more than welcome to come along. BYOPDFOE.Love to, but got a thing for my sister's birthday--knives will probably play a role there, too. Link to post Share on other sites
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