Last Movie You Watched

[George]

Its the way I feel, Dave, it is, I tell you......................

It's classic Harry. 

[Hector]

Tuned into 'Kinsey' but forgot to push the 'Record' button.

It'll be on again.

'White Sands' tosh starring 'Sam' Jackson!

[Drasko]

[Shrunk]

Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner

Based on a 1000 year old Inuit legend, this is apparently the first film in the Inuktitut language.  It's visually stunning and its style is a mix of fantasy elements with near-documentary like realism, providing a look at how people have survived in one of the most inhospitable environments on earth.

One minor flaw is that the filmaker seems to concentrate on atmosphere and setting, to the extent that parts of the legend are elided, or omitted altogether.  So if you're going to watch the film on DVD, I would suggest first going thru the section of the second disc called "The Legend on the Land", which summarizes the plot.  While it is a bit of a spoiler, this is a legend after all; you basically know how it's going to end.  Oh, and some scenes might be hard-going for vegetarians.  Apart from that, I highly recommend this very unique film.

[Kullervo]

Did you like it?

[orbital]

The Cabinet of Dr Caligari..

This version is very clean, whoever made the transfer did a good job. But a couple of questions? Is the filter supposed to change depending on the scene? For example, all throughout the film the day scenes had a sephia filter while the night scenes had a cool-blue filter effect to them  Also, although the use of weird/deco fonts for dialogue was imaginative, sometimes it was hard to read.
The music was not very good. It had a wannabe Shostakovich SQ feeling to it. It just lingered there without going anywhere.

Apart from these formalities, I loved the film. The sets, the plot, and the ending of course. I may do a second viewing with narration instead of the music track.

[Kullervo]

The Cabinet of Dr Caligari..

This version is very clean, whoever made the transfer did a good job. But a couple of questions? Is the filter supposed to change depending on the scene? For example, all throughout the film the day scenes had a sephia filter while the night scenes had a cool-blue filter effect to them  Also, although the use of weird/deco fonts for dialogue was imaginative, sometimes it was hard to read.

Yes, the filters changed with the scene in the version I watched too.

[Harry]

This one, I think this is a very fascinating film. Saw it already 4 or 5 times, and still it spells a charm over me. Alison Lohman is impressive.

[SonicMan46]

Just returned from a trip to Philadelphia - stayed @ the Ritz next to City Hall - great location & outstanding meeting rate for the hotel; the room had a large HDTV, so we rented a bunch of films that were on my Netflix rental list:

Hairspray (2007) - really enjoyed this 'musical' - Travolta & Walken were the highlights for me; I've always loved Walken in his comedic roles (like Blast From the Past)!

Waitress (2007) - delightful comedy; Keri Russell was just perfect for that role, and really enjoyed Andy Griffith's character - probably my favorite of the four films rented!

Shrek the Third (2007) - well, 'same time next year' - same characters (and still enjoy Murphy) - but getting kind of lame for me - I did buy the first one & have now seen the other two, which will not be purchases - is this the end now that 'baby Shreks' have appeared, or will this be an ongoin' series?

Spider-Man 3 (2007) - quite mixed reviews; too many damm villains in this one!  Mary Jane continues to be even more complaining & whiny - the 'special effects' kept me watching the flick; wife fell asleep! 

Probably the only possible 'buy' for me in this group would be Waitress - Keri was certainly appealing! 

 

 

[Drasko]

Did you like it?

Some of it, yes. Some of it, less so.

Is the filter supposed to change depending on the scene? For example, all throughout the film the day scenes had a sephia filter while the night scenes had a cool-blue filter effect to them 

It's called tinting.

[orbital]

It's called tinting.

OK. Do you know if the film is tinted originally, or was it added later ? I think the effect works, but from all the stills I see around, all pictures seem to be strictly black and white.

[Drasko]

OK. Do you know if the film is tinted originally, or was it added later ? I think the effect works, but from all the stills I see around, all pictures seem to be strictly black and white.

It was originally tinted.

[sidoze]

[sidoze]

Pudovkin's Chess Fever -- wonderful!

[Lilas Pastia]

Some of it, yes. Some of it, less so.

It's called tinting.

What parts did you like best? For those not in the know, Lang borrowed Griffith's and Keaton's concept of plotting different theme-related stories taking place at various epochs. I agree it's unequal. But the scenery (decors, lighting) are often impressive.

I'm curious, now: I've never seen a tinted version of Caligari. I've seen this film a few times in the past 35 years, always in B&W.

Tomorrow is my monthly art movie day with my best friend. I chose the film this time: Rocco and his Brothers (Visconti).

[Harry]

This film I saw a couple of times, and it gets better and better

[Harry]

This will be my workout film, allthough I think for two days, for its a long one.
Have fond memories of it.

[sidoze]

wow, for once you're going to watch something that isn't absolute shit!

[Harry]

wow, for once you're going to watch something that isn't absolute shit!

Thank you for designating all the films I see as Shit.

[71 dB]

Thank you for designating all the films I see as Shit.

It does not matter if he finds them shitty as long as you enjoy them Harry.