Define unknown as you will: a movie which you will always be the only one in your group of friends to have seen, perhaps multiple times.
Mine is perhaps (I might change my mind tomorrow) Una pura formalità by Giuseppe Tornatore, for it is a blend of my favourite elements: a huis clos, themes revolving around memory, inquiry, repentance...
A writer (G. Depardieu, when he was an actor) is detained in the middle of the night by a policemen (Roman Polanski) for what seems at first «a simple formality». Pretty soon, however, it is clear that a crime was committed and the writer can seem to remember what he was doing that night...
Night of the Hunter is in that category a little bit, though I've made most of my friends watch it, and the random person has seen it.
Maybe Bodas de Sangre, Paprika and The Apple too.
Primer. One of my fave all-time flicks.
Nobody I know has ever heard of it, let alone seen it. Some of you have, but we're eclectic like that.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on June 15, 2009, 05:15:15 PM
Primer. One of my fave all-time flicks.
Nobody I know has ever heard of it, let alone seen it. Some of you have, but we're eclectic like that.
Saw it, couldn't make much sense of it, got the impression I'd have to watch it two or more times to really understand most of what is going on.
@Spellus: Why did I know you would be among the first to answer ? :lol:
Please add a small description of the movie, since they stand a great chance of, you know, be unknown...
Quote from: Oexmelin on June 15, 2009, 05:16:47 PM
@Spellus: Why did I know you would be among the first to answer ? :lol:
I was going to say, I was shocked that it wasn't Spellus that started this thread.
I guess if it had been him, the thread title would have been 'NIGHT OF THE HUNTER!!!'
Do or Die. Erik Estrada sex scenes = :thumbsup:
Quote from: Queequeg on June 15, 2009, 05:16:29 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on June 15, 2009, 05:15:15 PM
Primer. One of my fave all-time flicks.
Nobody I know has ever heard of it, let alone seen it. Some of you have, but we're eclectic like that.
Saw it, couldn't make much sense of it, got the impression I'd have to watch it two or more times to really understand most of what is going on.
Yes, you have to do that. And sometime around the middle of the third viewing in a row, you'll have an Aristotelian epiphany that'll pop a vein.
Quote from: Oexmelin on June 15, 2009, 05:16:47 PM
@Spellus: Why did I know you would be among the first to answer ? :lol:
Because I spent 5/7 nights of my teenage years at Doc Films?
Night of the Hunter: We (well, me, and later on Malthus) have talked a lot about it in the Movie thread. Thriller/horror movie/dark comedy set in West Virginia during the Depression, made in 1955. Robert Mitchum stars as murderous preacher out to get money stolen by dead father of the protagonist, a young kid. Fantastically dark, terrifying in bits and hilarious in others, Mitchum delivers one of the great all time performances. Watch with the better known original Cape Fear for a fantastic night of Mitchum villainy.
Bodas de Sangre: I think this is known in Iberia. Flamenco "adaptation" (or rather, filming of a supposed dress rehearsal) of the play by Lorca. Fantastic music, some interesting acting and fantastic technique. Wonderful movie.
Paprika: Cronenburg did an Anime movie, and did a lot of exstacy, it'd end up looking something like Paprika. Wonderful.
I like some Egoyan movies, but I know at least Oex has seen the better ones. Ararat isn't by any means a favorite but I end up defending it when anyone starts talking about it.
Anything by Tarkovsky I am a fan of, but if you like Tarkovsky you have already heard of him and seen his movies.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on June 15, 2009, 05:22:49 PM
Yes, you have to do that. And sometime around the middle of the third viewing in a row, you'll have an Aristotelian epiphany that'll pop a vein.
I believe it. :D
I liked it, but felt when I rented it that I didn't have the time to watch it over again so that I could really appreciate it.
Oh look! I have a little something prepared. :D
Edward II (Jarman, 1991)
Christopher Marlowe's 16th century play based on the 14th century Monarch Edward II, is the basis for director Derek Jarman's film Edward II. Jarman sets the film's time period ambiguosly, hints of the 14th century in it's palace settings, as well in the 20th century with sounds of modern weaponry. In this mix Jarman manages to achieve a timelessness to his central themes of intorerence, homophobia, and class tensions.
Jarman asks the viewer to decide, is King Edward merely an obssessed and incapable ruler, uninterested in his inheritance? Or is Edward a victim of his own social elite and their moral norms? Edward's gay shallow lover Gaveston is of the peasant class and anti-church. Edward who has done his upmost duty with his wife the French Isabella in producing an heir, elects to be upfront and "out" with his homosexual relationship. What is worse, Edward shows intensions of allowing Gaveston equal say in governance. This threatens his nobility, the church, and his Queen. Thus the stage is set for Edward's downfall, a Monarch may not rule without the support of at least part of his or her church elite, military command, and noble classes.
For it's appearance, Jarman mixes minimal with dreamlike to excellent effect giving the viewer a sense of intrigue and oppression, central to his themes. His entire cast delivers excellent work. Steven Waddington presents an Edward who as the film continues, allows the polarization of the viewer into the hero or wicked camp. Tilda Swinton, beautifully dressed by Sandy Powell, is powerful as Queen Isabella. Swinton, winner at Venice for this film, moves from a wife and loyal ally to fierce enemy with complete conviction. Jarman creates a Monster in Isabella, and we find ourselves asking, is her Regency any better for England?
Quote from: Habsburg on June 15, 2009, 05:36:31 PM
Oh look! I have a little something prepared. :D
Edward II (Jarman, 1991)
Sorry, but not nearly obscure enough. Hell, even I saw it at the old Charles Theater.
Besides, I sincerely doubt that it qualifies for the OP, which states--
Quotea movie which you will always be the only one in your group of friends to have seen, perhaps multiple times.
--because you and I both know that, considering the film's heavy reliance on the pillowbiter theme, the rest of your gay, period-piece loving friends have seen it, too.
Taste of Cherry. An Iranian film directed by Abbas Kiarostami. It's a remarkable piece about a man who is planning to kill himself. He's dug the whole outside the city and rides around trying to find someone who will just fill in the grave at dawn the next day. It's a beautiful and very simple film.
I love Ken Loach and he is criminally under-appreciated in this country. If you mention that you like him you will generally get a blank stare in return. I understand he's well-loved abroad so I don't know if he counts as someone who makes unknown films.
Naked, I'm not sure if this is well known or not. But it's a brilliant Mike Leigh film starring David Thewlis. An unpleasant but charming Northern anti-hero roams around London for a night meeting various characters most seedy, some not and observes them and, generally, details his rather sad and nihilist view on everything.
I also like Habs's Edward II
Quote from: Habsburg on June 15, 2009, 05:36:31 PM
Oh look! I have a little something prepared. :D
Edward II (Jarman, 1991)
Christopher Marlowe's 16th century play based on the 14th century Monarch Edward II, is the basis for director Derek Jarman's film Edward II. Jarman sets the film's time period ambiguosly, hints of the 14th century in it's palace settings, as well in the 20th century with sounds of modern weaponry. In this mix Jarman manages to achieve a timelessness to his central themes of intorerence, homophobia, and class tensions.
Jarman asks the viewer to decide, is King Edward merely an obssessed and incapable ruler, uninterested in his inheritance? Or is Edward a victim of his own social elite and their moral norms? Edward's gay shallow lover Gaveston is of the peasant class and anti-church. Edward who has done his upmost duty with his wife the French Isabella in producing an heir, elects to be upfront and "out" with his homosexual relationship. What is worse, Edward shows intensions of allowing Gaveston equal say in governance. This threatens his nobility, the church, and his Queen. Thus the stage is set for Edward's downfall, a Monarch may not rule without the support of at least part of his or her church elite, military command, and noble classes.
For it's appearance, Jarman mixes minimal with dreamlike to excellent effect giving the viewer a sense of intrigue and oppression, central to his themes. His entire cast delivers excellent work. Steven Waddington presents an Edward who as the film continues, allows the polarization of the viewer into the hero or wicked camp. Tilda Swinton, beautifully dressed by Sandy Powell, is powerful as Queen Isabella. Swinton, winner at Venice for this film, moves from a wife and loyal ally to fierce enemy with complete conviction. Jarman creates a Monster in Isabella, and we find ourselves asking, is her Regency any better for England?
Honey, Jarman isn't unknown. Perhaps on a fagless board, but this ain't one. :P
Quote from: Sheilbh on June 15, 2009, 05:49:16 PM
Naked, I'm not sure if this is well known or not. But it's a brilliant Mike Leigh film starring David Thewlis. An unpleasant but charming Northern anti-hero roams around London for a night meeting various characters most seedy, some not and observes them and, generally, details his rather sad and nihilist view on everything.
lol, another gem I saw at the old Charles.
The conversation he has with the night watchman culminating with the revelation of how the ISBN is the Mark of The Beast in the age of technopoly is classic.
Ostrov (Lugin, 2006). A movie about a weirdly ascetic Russian hermit at a Russian monastery, who is believed to have mysterious healing powers and human insight. Takes place in the brezhnev era.
Quote from: Scipio on June 15, 2009, 05:52:57 PM
Ostrov (Lugin, 2006). A movie about a weirdly ascetic Russian hermit at a Russian monastery, who is believed to have mysterious healing powers and human insight. Takes place in the brezhnev era.
Good. Tarkosky-ish.
Sheilbh, how long is Cherry? Been meaning to go on an Iranian Film binge recently, is Cherry the place to start?
Does "Gods and Monsters" count as "unknown"? What about "Velvet Goldmine"? I'm also quite partial to "Were the World Mine", but it's more of a "guilty pleasure" kind of fave.
Quote from: Martinus on June 15, 2009, 06:00:08 PM
Does "Gods and Monsters" count as "unknown"? What about "Velvet Goldmine"?
No. No.
Some Australian musical about an aspiring singer whose title I have forgotten. Early 80s. Starstruck? Something like that.
Also (to contradict my earlier rebuke of Queen Mother's pick), anything with Tilda Swinton in it. :wub:
Quote from: Queequeg on June 15, 2009, 05:55:32 PM
Sheilbh, how long is Cherry? Been meaning to go on an Iranian Film binge recently, is Cherry the place to start?
Oh it's only one and a half hours. I love it and think it's probably one of the most accessible.
Though I really recommend
Where is the friend's house? which is a beautiful film. Then watch
Life, and Nothing Else which is a semi-fictional film set in the same area a couple of years later after a devastating area and
Through the Olive Trees which is about the filming of Life. After a Kiarostami binge I recommend Mohsen Makhmalbaf and his daughter's films. They are very good.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on June 15, 2009, 06:02:33 PM
Some Australian musical about an aspiring singer whose title I have forgotten. Early 80s. Starstruck? Something like that.
Not Xanadu is it?
Quote from: Scipio on June 15, 2009, 05:52:57 PM
Ostrov (Lugin, 2006). A movie about a weirdly ascetic Russian hermit at a Russian monastery, who is believed to have mysterious healing powers and human insight. Takes place in the brezhnev era.
Indeed, a very film. The religious themes are layed on a bit thick(not a complaint, just an observation, though I imagine it would turn many viewers off), but still, just a very well done film.
The Man from Earth - A bunch of college professors sitting around talking when one reveals that he is 14,000 years old, and the subsequent discussion this claim results in.
"4" contemporary Russian film that one could only vaguely categorize as Lynchian but if David Lynch had grown up in Russia. Messed up but mesmerizing.
Any David Gordon Green film before Pineapple express.
I don't know.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on June 15, 2009, 08:39:11 PM
Not Xanadu is it?
Couldn't tell you. Parents own a pub, the chick walks a tightrope in the pub, she has a crush on the music exec, he turns out to be gay. Is that Xanadu?
Probably Karniggels; a film ca. 1990 by German movie maker Detlev Buck about a young police cadet in rural Holstein struggling with his life. It's a good comedy; and though Buck's later movies (esp. "Wir können auch anders", a road movie about two illiterate East Germans and a deserted Red Army soldier) are arguably better movie making Karniggels give a pretty accurate portrayal of people in the area where I grew up. :lol:
Kidnapped, a pbs literarary cinema thing.
"Unknown" and "favourite" are somewhat contradictory but I will post my choice anyway.
Which is The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036112/
It's a 1943 British war movie with, gasp!, a sympathetic German character.
I'm not sure how unknown it is, but strongly recommend it to the board.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on June 16, 2009, 12:01:23 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on June 15, 2009, 08:39:11 PM
Not Xanadu is it?
Couldn't tell you. Parents own a pub, the chick walks a tightrope in the pub, she has a crush on the music exec, he turns out to be gay. Is that Xanadu?
Your parents own a pub? That explains so much.
Quote from: Richard Hakluyt on June 16, 2009, 01:31:06 AM
"Unknown" and "favourite" are somewhat contradictory but I will post my choice anyway.
Which is The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036112/
It's a 1943 British war movie with, gasp!, a sympathetic German character.
I'm not sure how unknown it is, but strongly recommend it to the board.
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp is a great movie.
Don't know if it's really "unknown", but the mostly unheard of movie I enjoy the most is Gabriele Salvatores' Mediterraneo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterraneo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterraneo)), winner of the 1992 Oscar for the Best Foreign Language Film.
It's about a ragtag company of Italian soldiers in WWII, sent to a random and strategically worthless Greek island for garrison and lookout duty, which are left behind by his command and forgotten until the end of the war, and how they manage with abandonment by his superiors, insecurity about their future, sense of purpose and so on, and how they integrate with the locals.
Mediterraneo is a nice film :hug:
it's difficult to say that's a favourite of mine, but Intacto (2002, J.C. Fresnadillo) is a pretty good movie no one has ever seen; the main character is a plane crash survivor who's able to steal the luck from other people; he's soon contacted by other "lucky" guys to a challenge to establish who's the luckiest of all.
L.
Miller's Crossing One of the best movies ever but none of my RL peers saw it.
Quote from: Pedrito on June 16, 2009, 04:17:17 AM
Mediterraneo is a nice film :hug:
Indeed, it always cheers me up to see it, even if the movie itself is bittersweet. :)
"I bought a Vampire Motorcycle" starring the late, great Michael Elphick. Contains possibly my favourite movie line ever, "I haven't had a cunt all night, Drinkstable."
24 Hour Party People is quite unknown right? As is Avalon.
Quote from: Richard Hakluyt on June 16, 2009, 01:31:06 AM
"Unknown" and "favourite" are somewhat contradictory but I will post my choice anyway.
Which is The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036112/
It's a 1943 British war movie with, gasp!, a sympathetic German character.
I'm not sure how unknown it is, but strongly recommend it to the board.
They have been showing it here on the TCM channel. I'll record it, even though I usually skip brit war movies.
hard core logo?
Conspiracy and The Conclave
Quote from: saskganesh on June 16, 2009, 06:48:03 AM
hard core logo?
Deserves wider recognition... is the "Goin Down The Road" of the modern age.
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hard core logo?
Deserves wider recognition... is the "Goin Down The Road" of the modern age.
apparently 4 sequels are/were planned. is Bruce MacDonald George Lucas? or does he just want to escape directing "queer as folk" and "degrassi next generation" rent gigs
Quote from: Queequeg on June 15, 2009, 05:55:32 PM
Sheilbh, how long is Cherry? Been meaning to go on an Iranian Film binge recently, is Cherry the place to start?
But those are among the longest hours of your life. I litterally wanted death to liberate me from that one, the fourth or fifth time a car with its lights on went down a pitch-black hill (the same hill) which took about an hour.
They Might Be Giants (Anthony Harvey, 1971) This is one of the most mysteriosly "unknown" movies of which I am aware. I don't think I have ever met anyone who saw it unless I nudged them. Stars George C. Scott and Joanne Woddward, made by the same team that made The Lion in Winter three years before, and virtually unknown. :huh:
Scott is a NYC retired judge who thinks he is Sherlock Holmes, Woodward is Dr. Mildred Watson, a psychiatrist assigned to his case, so you can see where this is going. They search for Moriarity through the "forgotten people" of New York (played by an ensemble of brilliant character actors like Jack Gilford, M. Emmet Walsh, and F. Murrey Abraham (who debuted here and didn't really get starring roles until Amadeus many years later).
Brilliant flick. Has humor, pathos, and and surprisingly uplifting philosophy in the right mix.
Since both Sheilbh and CdM have mentioned it, I guess it doesn't qualify but Naked is one of my favorites as well.
Wanda, a 1970 movie by Barbara Loden (Elia Kazan's wife at the time), is one that I've watched repeatedly and enjoy more every time, even though it is a pretty bleak tale of ennui and armed robbery in and around Scranton, PA.
More recent ones that come to mind:
Werckmeister Harmonies, from 2000: A circus featuring a whale carcass arrives in a small Hungarian town. Mass violence ensues.
Ratcatcher, from 1999: Depicts a boy's life in Glasgow housing projects during the Scottish garbage strike of the mid-70's.
Have you seen the Jen Genet directed short film Mihali?
Can't remember what it's called but I quite enjoyed it. It's silent. It's major themes are homosexual desire and prison.
Quote from: grumbler on June 16, 2009, 01:59:57 PM
They Might Be Giants (Anthony Harvey, 1971) This is one of the most mysteriosly "unknown" movies of which I am aware. I don't think I have ever met anyone who saw it unless I nudged them. Stars George C. Scott and Joanne Woddward, made by the same team that made The Lion in Winter three years before, and virtually unknown. :huh:
Scott is a NYC retired judge who thinks he is Sherlock Holmes, Woodward is Dr. Mildred Watson, a psychiatrist assigned to his case, so you can see where this is going. They search for Moriarity through the "forgotten people" of New York (played by an ensemble of brilliant character actors like Jack Gilford, M. Emmet Walsh, and F. Murrey Abraham (who debuted here and didn't really get starring roles until Amadeus many years later).
Brilliant flick. Has humor, pathos, and and surprisingly uplifting philosophy in the right mix.
That movie is sheer fucking genius.
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Quote from: saskganesh on June 16, 2009, 06:48:03 AM
hard core logo?
Deserves wider recognition... is the "Goin Down The Road" of the modern age.
apparently 4 sequels are/were planned. is Bruce MacDonald George Lucas? or does he just want to escape directing "queer as folk" and "degrassi next generation" rent gigs
I think I heard he was filming a sequel now or soon ( 1 is stupid, but 4? that's retarded. Tv series maybe? Same ending as movie every episode? :bleeding: )
Quote from: Scipio on June 16, 2009, 06:14:30 PM
That movie is sheer fucking genius.
Agree, but ask again why it should be so unknown. Superstar cast, superstar production team (hell, it is one of five or six "Newman's Own" movies) and yet unknown. Weird. It's like the Bermuda Triangle sucked it in or something.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on June 16, 2009, 12:01:23 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on June 15, 2009, 08:39:11 PM
Not Xanadu is it?
Couldn't tell you. Parents own a pub, the chick walks a tightrope in the pub, she has a crush on the music exec, he turns out to be gay. Is that Xanadu?
I dunno, I quit watching after 20 minutes. 80s musical, had Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly and some young dude who was the main character.
Quote from: Brazen on June 16, 2009, 06:13:54 AM
"I bought a Vampire Motorcycle" starring the late, great Michael Elphick. Contains possibly my favourite movie line ever, "I haven't had a cunt all night, Drinkstable."
That the one with Anthony Daniels as priest?
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on June 17, 2009, 12:25:08 AM
I dunno, I quit watching after 20 minutes. 80s musical, had Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly and some young dude who was the main character.
[Zohan]Nonononono[/Zohan] Mine had a cast of no names.
I'm a big fan of Koyaanisqatsi, though I'm not sure how "unknown" it is - many I mention it to have not heard of it, but it is very influential. Speeded up and slowed down camera work, music by Philip Glass.
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Quote from: saskganesh on June 16, 2009, 06:48:03 AM
hard core logo?
he's got ideas, including one sequel involving the teenage kids of the band and another which is a prequel. I checked IMDB and nothing appears to be in production. I assume he's just throwing it out there, to see if he can raise the booty.
Deserves wider recognition... is the "Goin Down The Road" of the modern age.
apparently 4 sequels are/were planned. is Bruce MacDonald George Lucas? or does he just want to escape directing "queer as folk" and "degrassi next generation" rent gigs
I think I heard he was filming a sequel now or soon ( 1 is stupid, but 4? that's retarded. Tv series maybe? Same ending as movie every episode? :bleeding: )
Photographing Fairies, about a photographer traumatized by the death of his wife that tries to photograph some fairies- I don't know why I like it, but it's a great movie anyway.
I always enjoyed "Our Mr Sun" filmstrip in gradeschool.
Quote from: Malthus on June 17, 2009, 08:23:35 AM
I'm a big fan of Koyaanisqatsi, though I'm not sure how "unknown" it is - many I mention it to have not heard of it, but it is very influential. Speeded up and slowed down camera work, music by Philip Glass.
I've seen it ages ago, liked it.
Have you seen the sequels? I've often wondered if they measure up/add something new.
Quote from: Maladict on June 17, 2009, 11:22:49 AM
Quote from: Malthus on June 17, 2009, 08:23:35 AM
I'm a big fan of Koyaanisqatsi, though I'm not sure how "unknown" it is - many I mention it to have not heard of it, but it is very influential. Speeded up and slowed down camera work, music by Philip Glass.
I've seen it ages ago, liked it.
Have you seen the sequels? I've often wondered if they measure up/add something new.
I haven't - I heard that they don't measure up (i.e., too blatantly plugging a "message"). Someday I'll check them out though.
Quote from: Sheilbh on June 16, 2009, 05:01:23 PM
Have you seen the Jen Genet directed short film Mihali?
Can't remember what it's called but I quite enjoyed it. It's silent. It's major themes are homosexual desire and prison.
No, I didn't know he even made any films. Looking it up, I think it is called
Un chant d'amour from 1950. I'll definitely keep an eye out for it.
EDIT: Actually, the entire thing seems to be available for viewing on Google Video :huh:: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2191169673913401693 (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2191169673913401693)
The Buried Secret of M. Night Shyamalan
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Quote from: Scipio on June 16, 2009, 06:14:30 PM
That movie is sheer fucking genius.
Agree, but ask again why it should be so unknown. Superstar cast, superstar production team (hell, it is one of five or six "Newman's Own" movies) and yet unknown. Weird. It's like the Bermuda Triangle sucked it in or something.
it was out of print for a long long time iirc. But is not an unknown picture in Cinephile circles. Not at all. Great picture.
Quote from: Malthus on June 17, 2009, 08:23:35 AM
I'm a big fan of Koyaanisqatsi, though I'm not sure how "unknown" it is - many I mention it to have not heard of it, but it is very influential. Speeded up and slowed down camera work, music by Philip Glass.
Very well known. Play again?
The problem is - "unknown" to whom? Certainly most people I know haven't seen or heard of Koyaanisqatsi.
Another relatively unknown movie I enjoyed immensely was The Tenant, but again it was filmed by Polanski who is hardly an unknown director. However most people I know have certainly not seen this movie.
Quote from: Malthus on June 17, 2009, 12:55:55 PM
The problem is - "unknown" to whom? Certainly most people I know haven't seen or heard of Koyaanisqatsi.
Another relatively unknown movie I enjoyed immensely was The Tenant, but again it was filmed by Polanski who is hardly an unknown director. However most people I know have certainly not seen this movie.
Who is Michael Douglas? Who is Jack Black?
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Quote from: Malthus on June 17, 2009, 12:55:55 PM
The problem is - "unknown" to whom? Certainly most people I know haven't seen or heard of Koyaanisqatsi.
Another relatively unknown movie I enjoyed immensely was The Tenant, but again it was filmed by Polanski who is hardly an unknown director. However most people I know have certainly not seen this movie.
Who is Michael Douglas? Who is Jack Black?
My point exactly. Not everyone has the same subjective awareness.
Quote from: The Brain on June 17, 2009, 01:00:50 PM
Who is Jack Black?
Isn't he the singer for Black Flag?
Quote from: The Brain on June 17, 2009, 01:00:50 PM
Who is Jack Black?
Margot at the Wedding. :contract:
Quote from: Malthus on June 17, 2009, 08:23:35 AM
I'm a big fan of Koyaanisqatsi, though I'm not sure how "unknown" it is - many I mention it to have not heard of it, but it is very influential. Speeded up and slowed down camera work, music by Philip Glass.
I saw the film at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor with Philip Glass conducting a live orchestra. :)
I preferred the version he did of Dracula the next night. :Embarrass:
My own favorite would be Yi Yi; a Taiwanese film about a family in crisis.
Other favorites include
Phantom India: Louis Malle's documentary about his travels in India in the 1960s
Love Me Tonight: Early musical with Maurice Chevalier and Jeanette MacDonald about a tailor who ends up in the household with a princess. It plays out like a collaboration between Luis Bunel and Walt Disney.
Fallen Angels: Wong Kir Wai's follow up to Chungking Express; supposed to be the second of the Hong Kong trilogy. This one is about a hired killer, his manager and a deaf-mute who breaks into businesses and runs them after hours. It's a wandering epic through the urban nightmare of Hong Kong.
I am a Fugitive from the Chain Gang; 1932 "Message" picture by Warner Brothers. Every chain gang film since, from Cool Hand Luke to Sullivan's Travels has borrowed from this film.
Arsenal: Dovzhenko's film about a group of Kiev munitions workers who rise up in strike. Filled with thrilling chase scenes and folkloric episodes.
A Corner in Wheat: DW Griffith short made before Birth of a Nation about a tycoon who corners the wheat market, how this impacts the rest of society and farmers who plow the uncaring land.
Quote from: Savonarola on June 20, 2009, 07:50:31 AM
Arsenal: Dovzhenko's film about a group of Kiev munitions workers who rise up in strike. Filled with thrilling chase scenes and folkloric episodes.
Interesting, I've only ever seen the poster so far.
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwpcontent.answers.com%2Fwikipedia%2Fen%2Fthumb%2F1%2F11%2FArsenal_1928_film.jpg%2F200px-Arsenal_1928_film.jpg&hash=b8d066d5803f995a70cc86b04313c25acdd5f3b2)
Has anybody bothered to see David Mamet's Spartan on cable with Val Kilmer, other than me?
I highly recommend it. Excellent and underappreciated.
I watched it on dvd a while back. A damn good movie though. If it had a theater release, it wasn't done well. I only barely remember seeing anything for it.
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Quote from: Savonarola on June 20, 2009, 07:50:31 AM
Arsenal: Dovzhenko's film about a group of Kiev munitions workers who rise up in strike. Filled with thrilling chase scenes and folkloric episodes.
Interesting, I've only ever seen the poster so far.
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Some of their fans are a bit rough, but they're no West Ham.