Share five desert island directors with us. That goes for you or anyone reading this thread. What I mean is, if you could only take, say, only the films of a few directors with you to spend the rest of your life on a desert island, who would those directors be?
Not quite directors but film makers anyway: Les Hiddins Ray Mears Les Stroud Should I be embarrassed if I haven't heard of them? I can't really find any material created by these guys. Are they indeed your choice for a desert island? My choices, based on the fact that I can watch their films over and over with undiminished pleasure are listed below. I realize there are no American or Europeans in the list, and there could be, or may even should be, but I'm just saying, I love the films of those listed below: Yasujiro Ozu Mikio Naruse Edward Yang Wong Kar-Wai Kenji Mizoguchi Tough call though. I can think of several others. |
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Share five desert island directors with us. That goes for you or anyone reading this thread. What I mean is, if you could only take, say, only the films of a few directors with you to spend the rest of your life on a desert island, who would those directors be? |
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Alright here are some more..
Hanna
The Echo
Mama
Stolen
Case 39
Blitz
Soul surfer
27 dresses
A walk to remember
the notebook
50 First dates
Atonement
Smokin aces part 1 and 2
the town
I saw Case 39 and Atonement. I'm kind of a fan of Keira Knightley period pieces. I couldn't get into The Town. Okay. My turn. Watch this film (which gets high praise): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTM0eb0VCnU |
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My understanding and knowledge in a film. Mostly it's curiosity, but also based upon my interpretation, and probably if I could put it in words without spoiling it. If I could put it in a way somebody understands, or curious about it.
Hopefully, I answered your question.
So, let's say I offered you three films, but you don't know what they are. But I give you the following information: Film number 1: It won Best Picture from The National Society of Film Critics. It won Best Director at a significant film festival. It won Best Foreign Film. Many critics call it the best film of the year, for the year it was released. It's nearly 3 hours long. Film number 2: It was recently voted the best film of the 21st century by critics. It's director has a very identifiable style and is known to break a lot of rules with regard to film grammar. It's cinematographer is well known. Film number 3: A worldwide prestigious film poll places it in the top 20 greatest films ever made. It's director has received high praise from directors around the world. In fact, directors and critics alike nearly worship him, and make pilgrimages to his gravesite. It's at least 50 years older than film number 1 and film number 2. Now, would you, given your film experience, seek out any of those films, or in fact does one sound more interesting than the other? Or would you discount them all, if you were informed that they are all foreign films? Which one sounds the most intriguing? It is hard to say. Being a foreign film wouldn't change anything. But, I tried to tell myself Film Number 1 wasn't sparking curiosity, but Film Number 2 sparked more curiosity. Film Number 3 sounds great, but it's basically a 'meh' situation. I wouldn't like Film Number 1's duration, but, hopefully I'd like it. And it would make me too curious not to watch it. Confusing! So you can't help but be curious about Film number 1, but 2 sparks your curiosity, and 3 sounds great. Ask yourself why all of these films are essentially loved by people who watch a lot of films. There must be something going on there. And that means that, perhaps despite the reaction you might have to trailers or clips, there's probably something amazing going on within these films that can only be digested after watching them. Basically, what I'm saying, is, by applying this obvious method, and forgoing your reaction to the trailers, you should watch the films, which can lead you in different directions. Let's start with the trailer to film number 1. You absolutely cannot predict the way you might be moved emotionally, or how the film might (and will) speak to you, regardless of your personal taste. That's why these films are so highly praised. Here's the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F6tSorwYqw |
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Do you need my movies list? here you go.
Se7en
Phonebooth
Safe House
Looper
Body of lies
Shutter Island
Three kings
Seraphim Falls
Sleepy hollow
The Dillema
The Fighter
The Mechanist
The Prestige
The warriors way
Basic instinct all parts
Parker
Miami vice
Transporter all parts
The Mechanic
16 Blocks
Panic room
I've seen Se7en, Shutter Island, Three Kings, Sleepy Hollow, The Fighter, part of The Machinist, The Prestige, Basic Instinct and Panic Room. |
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I have it on Blu. It's been a long time since I've watched it though. |
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My understanding and knowledge in a film. Mostly it's curiosity, but also based upon my interpretation, and probably if I could put it in words without spoiling it. If I could put it in a way somebody understands, or curious about it.
Hopefully, I answered your question.
So, let's say I offered you three films, but you don't know what they are. But I give you the following information: Film number 1: It won Best Picture from The National Society of Film Critics. It won Best Director at a significant film festival. It won Best Foreign Film. Many critics call it the best film of the year, for the year it was released. It's nearly 3 hours long. Film number 2: It was recently voted the best film of the 21st century by critics. It's director has a very identifiable style and is known to break a lot of rules with regard to film grammar. It's cinematographer is well known. Film number 3: A worldwide prestigious film poll places it in the top 20 greatest films ever made. It's director has received high praise from directors around the world. In fact, directors and critics alike nearly worship him, and make pilgrimages to his gravesite. It's at least 50 years older than film number 1 and film number 2. Now, would you, given your film experience, seek out any of those films, or in fact does one sound more interesting than the other? Or would you discount them all, if you were informed that they are all foreign films? Which one sounds the most intriguing? |
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If you haven't seen it, Inception. If you see Inception, make sure you're in a space where you can't harm yourself. (You'd probably think you're in a dream.) And I recommend you see it on a big screen, not a small computer screen. It wouldn't have the same effect.
List:
Inception
This is The End
The Purge (A lot of cliches, and isn't that good, though.)
Looper
Gangster Squad
Identity Theft
Django Unchained
Finding Nemo (Yes, I know it seems kinda childish to list anything related to Nemo, but everybody has to be a kid again.)
Resident Evil: Afterlife
Will be updating and adding more.
I dare you to watch RE: Afterlife. It's one of the worst best RE movies, ever. And it makes no sense. You'd probably not be able to stand a few minutes looking at it. If you manage to do it, I'd thankfully reap thank your soul, because you'd be damned happy for life.
I've seen three of those. Do you ever watch older films? It depends how old. The oldest film I've seen is Nosferatu, and the youngest is 'The Purge'. So how old are you thinking? I guess it doesn't get too much older than this: http://mubi.com/films/nosferatuBut really, I love foreign films from the '50s and '60s. That's not to say that I don't enjoy a modern film, because I really do enjoy modern films. But how many people are watching, say, Ozu films compared with the latest films? I have no ideas about Foreign Films, but would you like films like, 'The Raven'? (I believe that is the name of it. It's in black and white, though.) Or, the 'White Zombie'?(Black and White also.) There's a lot of films called 'The Raven'. As for White Zombie, I believe I found it: http://mubi.com/films/white-zombieThis raises an interesting question. What prompts you to mention a certain film, or seek out a certain film, or set of films? Using different methodologies, one can find, for lack of a better word, very worthwhile films which expand your film experience. Since using different methods that I didn't use before, I have truly rediscovered the joy of cinema. For example, this film is now on my 'want to watch' list. Please watch the opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tze5jGZXJl8Oh, sorry about 'The Raven' thing. Using the site you're using - http://mubi.com/cast_members/13408 You'd find it somewhere in Bela Lugosi's movies. (Sorry I couldn't provide the direct link.) Ok, found it: http://mubi.com/films/the-raven--4I would say some old Bela Lugosi movies are worth exploring. I'm only familiar with a few of his films, the more obvious ones. Island of Lost Souls is one of those on my list. Now, would you be interested in discussing the question I posed to you in my above post? |
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If you haven't seen it, Inception. If you see Inception, make sure you're in a space where you can't harm yourself. (You'd probably think you're in a dream.) And I recommend you see it on a big screen, not a small computer screen. It wouldn't have the same effect.
List:
Inception
This is The End
The Purge (A lot of cliches, and isn't that good, though.)
Looper
Gangster Squad
Identity Theft
Django Unchained
Finding Nemo (Yes, I know it seems kinda childish to list anything related to Nemo, but everybody has to be a kid again.)
Resident Evil: Afterlife
Will be updating and adding more.
I dare you to watch RE: Afterlife. It's one of the worst best RE movies, ever. And it makes no sense. You'd probably not be able to stand a few minutes looking at it. If you manage to do it, I'd thankfully reap thank your soul, because you'd be damned happy for life.
I've seen three of those. Do you ever watch older films? It depends how old. The oldest film I've seen is Nosferatu, and the youngest is 'The Purge'. So how old are you thinking? I guess it doesn't get too much older than this: http://mubi.com/films/nosferatuBut really, I love foreign films from the '50s and '60s. That's not to say that I don't enjoy a modern film, because I really do enjoy modern films. But how many people are watching, say, Ozu films compared with the latest films? I have no ideas about Foreign Films, but would you like films like, 'The Raven'? (I believe that is the name of it. It's in black and white, though.) Or, the 'White Zombie'?(Black and White also.) There's a lot of films called 'The Raven'. As for White Zombie, I believe I found it: http://mubi.com/films/white-zombieThis raises an interesting question. What prompts you to mention a certain film, or seek out a certain film, or set of films? Using different methodologies, one can find, for lack of a better word, very worthwhile films which expand your film experience. Since using different methods that I didn't use before, I have truly rediscovered the joy of cinema. For example, this film is now on my 'want to watch' list. Please watch the opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tze5jGZXJl8 |
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My favorite "old" films are:
Sunset Boulevard
Apocalypse Now
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
This is Spinal Tap
Unforgiven
Pulp Fiction
The Matrix
None of those seem very old though. Yes, they're getting old, but they're not that old. Here's a clip from a slightly older film, but absolutely wonderful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wI6LfigwYAAnd here's an entirely different kind of film which is 45 years old, but truly extraordinary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqOOZux5sPE |
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If you haven't seen it, Inception. If you see Inception, make sure you're in a space where you can't harm yourself. (You'd probably think you're in a dream.) And I recommend you see it on a big screen, not a small computer screen. It wouldn't have the same effect.
List:
Inception
This is The End
The Purge (A lot of cliches, and isn't that good, though.)
Looper
Gangster Squad
Identity Theft
Django Unchained
Finding Nemo (Yes, I know it seems kinda childish to list anything related to Nemo, but everybody has to be a kid again.)
Resident Evil: Afterlife
Will be updating and adding more.
I dare you to watch RE: Afterlife. It's one of the worst best RE movies, ever. And it makes no sense. You'd probably not be able to stand a few minutes looking at it. If you manage to do it, I'd thankfully reap thank your soul, because you'd be damned happy for life.
I've seen three of those. Do you ever watch older films? It depends how old. The oldest film I've seen is Nosferatu, and the youngest is 'The Purge'. So how old are you thinking? I guess it doesn't get too much older than this: http://mubi.com/films/nosferatuBut really, I love foreign films from the '50s and '60s. That's not to say that I don't enjoy a modern film, because I really do enjoy modern films. But how many people are watching, say, Ozu films compared with the latest films? |
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If you haven't seen it, Inception. If you see Inception, make sure you're in a space where you can't harm yourself. (You'd probably think you're in a dream.) And I recommend you see it on a big screen, not a small computer screen. It wouldn't have the same effect.
List:
Inception
This is The End
The Purge (A lot of cliches, and isn't that good, though.)
Looper
Gangster Squad
Identity Theft
Django Unchained
Finding Nemo (Yes, I know it seems kinda childish to list anything related to Nemo, but everybody has to be a kid again.)
Resident Evil: Afterlife
Will be updating and adding more.
I dare you to watch RE: Afterlife. It's one of the worst best RE movies, ever. And it makes no sense. You'd probably not be able to stand a few minutes looking at it. If you manage to do it, I'd thankfully reap thank your soul, because you'd be damned happy for life.
I've seen three of those. Do you ever watch older films? |
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A good way to pass the time is to Google various skin maladies and then go to the images tab.
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I was considering reading that one, but got sucked into Cronin's book instead, which I listed above. |
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You could read Cryptonomicon. It'll keep you busy for awhile.
That's a great book as well. Assume it's also on my list posted above. |
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The Passage - Justin Cronin
Daemon - Daniel Suarez
A Matter of Blood - Sarah Pinborough
The above are books I've read very recently.
I am currently reading the following non-fiction title, and in addition to it being a good read, it's also hugely informative. I would call it one of the single most important books you could read if you own a dog or are considering getting a dog:
Pukka's Promise - Ted Kerasote
And finally, based on the first three books I've listed, if you're interested in more books possibly like that, I have compiled a list of books that are being put on my list of books that I want to read, based on great reviews. They are:
Wool - Hugh Howey
Tigana - Guy Gavriel Kay
The Curve of the Earth - Simon Morden
Red Country - Joe Abercrombie
Shadow and Betrayal - Daniel Abraham
The Dervish House - Ian MacDonald
The Folly of the World - Jesse Bullington
Redshirts - John Scalzi
Unholy Night - Seth Grahame-Smith
Faith - John Love
The Rook - John O'Malley
I Am Not a Serial Killer - Dan Wells
Liminal States - Zack Parsons
IQ84 - Haruki Murikami
Empire State - Adam Christopher
London Falling - Paul Cornell
American Elsewhere - Robert Jackson Bennett
And finally, I am a huge fan of Vance. Thus:
The Demon Princes, Vol 1 and Vol 2 - Jack Vance
Planet of Adventure - Jack Vance
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There's just a lot of stubborn groupthink fuckheads in this forum who think one doesn't belong if you're not a government hating anarchist libertarian gun lovin' steven molywhatever worshipping conspiracy believing Atlas Shrugged promoting I put fancy latin sayings under my avatar I like to call everyday people statists I talk about fiat currency problems as if I was some academic and knowledgeable kind of person type of people in this forum.
Simple as that.
If there's one thing the various ideologies you are lumping together have in common, its that we are all ANTI-groupthink... It's always the case that a group which comes together who think they are independent thinkers and all think alike are absolutely group thinkers. You and I are not using the same definition of groupthink... my point illustrated perfectly. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GroupthinkNope. Same definition. And Wikipedia has nailed the symptoms perfectly. See quoted paragraph below: Loyalty to the group requires individuals to avoid raising controversial issues or alternative solutions, and there is loss of individual creativity, uniqueness and independent thinking. The dysfunctional group dynamics of the "ingroup" produces an "illusion of invulnerability" (an inflated certainty that the right decision has been made). Thus the "ingroup" significantly overrates their own abilities in decision-making, and significantly underrates the abilities of their opponents (the "outgroup").
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