wesntia
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Post by wesntia on Jun 17, 2006 9:27:59 GMT
I actually liked very much a few scenes in Crash, I think the climax of the movie was pointed out very well. Especially regarding the relationship evolution between characters. For me, the irony is the one that this movie is about. Racism and politics are somehow small parts of this entire main characteristic of life. Or like Forrest Gump's mom puts it.."Life is like a box of chocolates.You never know what you're gonna get." It had its moments, but nothing out of the ordinary imho. It progressed nicely enough, but I felt it lacked depth. The characters were very shallow and at most two-sided, I couldn't connect with them. Like you said, racism and politics are small parts of their life, but as small parts they were given quite a lot of attention - I think subtlety would've worked better.
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Post by mrsdalloway on Jun 17, 2006 19:03:14 GMT
but as small parts they were given quite a lot of attention - I think subtlety would've worked better. Yes, it seemed rather programatic concieved.. Another obsession I have is with Lars von Trier, a Danish director who has developed a new direction in today's cinema. He has contribued in making a manifest,called Dogme 95, and the main feature there says that making a movie is not about technology, but it should be as natural and authentic as possible. I've seen three of his movies, each being brilliant. "Breaking the waves", "Dancer in the dark" (starting Bjork..who's perfect for the role..) and Dogville (starting Nicole Kidman..). They are quite depressing, but incredibly well done. You are always left out with the feeling of emptyness and anger..or that's just me..
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Post by cina on Jun 17, 2006 19:32:06 GMT
I can't say I'm a huge fan of Lars von Trier, but I did like Breaking the waves. Both Emily Watson and Stellan Skarsgård are amazing in it.
I've only seen a few clips from Dancer in the Dark and Dogville, and if I was to pick one of them, I'd pick Dancer in the Dark. With Dogville I just don't get the point with houses and stuff drawn as lines on the studio floor etc. To me, that is just weird. I guess it's supposed to be artistic, but I don't know, I don't get it. *shrugs*
Both Dancer in the Dark and Dogville are filmed in Sweden by the way, as is Manderlay - the sequel to Dogville.
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wesntia
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Post by wesntia on Jun 17, 2006 20:03:53 GMT
Ah yes, Lars.... I loved Dancer in the Dark so incredibly much - it's just the type of movie that I enjoy. Dogville was great too, and I just last week watched Manderlay and thought it was brilliantly written. Oh Lars. And mrsdalloway, it's not just you who's left with an overwhelming feeling of emptyness and anger, I still remember what a strong effect DitD had on me when I first saw it...and not just DitD but all of the mentioned movies by Von Trier. Now that we're on the topic of Scandinavian directors, I just have to mention one of my favourite directors who just happens to Finnish... Aki Kaurismäki. Not everybody likes his style, but I love it. I can't get enough of his movies like The Match Factory Girl and The Man Without A Past and so on. Their realism and raw beauty really touch me on a very personal level - perhaps it's a cultural thing. Also, just when I thought I couldn't love his movies more, I found out that one of my biggest idols, Joe Strummer, performs in Aki's "I Hired A Contract Killer"....thumbs up.
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Post by mrsdalloway on Jun 17, 2006 20:14:21 GMT
Both Dancer in the Dark and Dogville are filmed in Sweden by the way, as is Manderlay - the sequel to Dogville. I didn't know that! I've been meaning to go to Manderlay, but I'm booked for the next two weeks..lots of exams coming.. Dogville was meaning to be a total refuse of special effects and was made like a theatre play..It was very unusual and out of the usual cinema bounderies..Interesting view, that's all I think it is. I liked Breaking the waves and Dancer in the dark most for their way to shock the viewer with showing human cruelty..in an artistic way..
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Post by mrsdalloway on Jun 17, 2006 20:17:16 GMT
@ wesntia: I've never heard of him before.. I'm getting a notebook and writing these down..I'll have to do some viewings after I'm finished with the exams. Thanks for the info!
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Post by cina on Jun 17, 2006 20:22:20 GMT
I liked Breaking the waves and Dancer in the dark most for their way to shock the viewer with showing human cruelty..in an artistic way.. I agree totally. His films are also very "naked" and honest, no fancy make-up and wardrobe etc, just plain, ordinary looking people. But that I guess is the point with Dogma 95 so... I'm such a genius! LOL
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wesntia
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Post by wesntia on Jun 17, 2006 20:22:35 GMT
Oh, if you love Lars you must watch Manderlay. It's not as shocking as Dogville but I think I like it better, it's very...clever, for the lack of a better word.
And about Kaurismäki, if you're interested then I suggest you start with "The Man Without A Past", it's probably the easiest to find because of how many awards it won.
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Post by mrsdalloway on Jun 17, 2006 20:32:51 GMT
Thank you, I'll look for it right away. I feel so stupid for not knowing about him.. well, I'll fix that. Good thing we have this section here..it looks like the GyllenBabes are indeed into movies! Cheers!
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Post by mrdalloway on Jun 19, 2006 19:41:14 GMT
If i may really make you watch a movie, that wmovie would be The Elephant Man. I'm sure many of you have seen it but still, David Linch's piece of art is wonderful! You felt like you never knew what to be human really means. hope you trust me!
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Post by jacknastygirl on Jun 20, 2006 20:42:17 GMT
Wow! Quite a list there and the ones I've seen are indeed very very good! You may also like Andrei Tarkovski's movies. They are pure poetry. He uses mostly symols,which is beautiful. Every object in his movies has a meaning for being put there. They are black & white, they're not part of the entertaining movies.. hello, I like Tarkovsky's movie named... "STALKER" like us! we are all stalkers here That's one pure masterpiece. Stalker is a little like Donnie Darko. I think I must just see it again, right now! And I recommend "Picnic at Hanging Rock"
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Post by jla on Jun 22, 2006 7:51:42 GMT
Oooh I've never seen Stalker but if it's along the same vein as Donnie Darko count me in!!
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Post by jacknastygirl on Jun 22, 2006 8:40:37 GMT
Well, Stalker is very experimental russian movie made in 80'es. I have seen it again yesterday. I have found more details here: www.imdb.com/title/tt0079944/I like some of the quotes there: "My conscience wants vegetarianism to win over the world. And my subconscious is yearning for a piece of juicy meat. But what do I want?" I like this "Writer" character in that movie who complains all the time
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Post by kendra on Jun 23, 2006 3:53:41 GMT
And I recommend "Picnic at Hanging Rock" I adore so much that film "Picnic at Hanging Rock", it's almost philosophical, ralentized camera movements, dazed and slow approaching to the girls' faces... It's an overlooked hit in the mystery genre. I'd recommend "Kill me later" (2001) if you like watching Selma Blair in all her splendour as the absolute protagonist who struggles to quit her suicidal tendencies. Great soundtrack.
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Post by zoo on Jun 26, 2006 8:54:27 GMT
Morning everyone. I'm back from my holiday and evidently have a LOT of catching up to do...
While I was away I watched my cousin's favourite film on DVD and wanted to recommend it to you all. It's called 'My Life Without Me' and it stars Sarah Polley (from Go and other films - there is one where she plays a Scandinavian immigrant but I can't remember the title right now and can't be arsed to IMDb, sorry).
It's also got Debbie Harry and Mark Ruffalo and Amanda Plummer (hunnybunny in Pulp Fiction).
The director is Catalan, like me, and her name is Isabel Coixet. She's also directed Things I Never Told You and The Secret Life of Words', which I plan to watch next.
I hesitate to give away any of the plot but I really cannot recommend My Life Without Me highly enough. It is a beautiful, beautiful movie. So understatedly touching and sad, but full of life and hope at the same time.
And it's got this amazing version of the Beach Boys' 'God Only Knows' (I don't think that's the actual title but you know the song I mean) by the Langley Schools' Project! I didn't think anyone else knew about the LSP, bless them. Worth downloading.
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