Talk About Movies: Part 4
Somehow threads merged, so here's part 4 of our ongoing movie discussion.
Coppola's The Last Showgirl Isn't as bad as 'all that'.
I was reasonably happy this was made in the manner that it was, though I had hoped for an even deeper sense of depression and hopelessness.
Jamie Lee Curtis and David Bautista are the class of the field in terms of acting in this film... but for me, the vehicle works despite some flaws.
One of the best interviewers I've listened to. I definitely need to listen to more. I appreciate and respect when he recognizes a fellow recovering addict and talks to them about it, and even share a few war stories. I was pretty surprised to hear he doesn't do a ton of research on his guests, other than obvious stuff like watch the show/movie/special they're promoting on their publicity tour. His conversations flow beautifully.
I remember watching Marc Maron become a semi-famous comedian in the 80s, and I'd always think to myself "This guy just isn't that funny." Maybe he missed his acting calling. His hair was really huge back then btw.
I didn't know he was around that far back. His TV show from about 10 years ago was great though.
Flow
I really enjoyed this one. Hoping we see more animated movies with this style in the future.
Was in NYC this weekend, and I was able to catch an hour of Christian Marclay's The Clock at the Museum of Modern Art.
I've wanted to see this film for years now, but the only place to see it is in a museum, and it isn't shown often. I knew the basics of the film: It runs for twenty-hours and each of the clips either show clocks or have someone say the time.
The time on the clocks are synched to the actual time so 2:15 in the film is 2:15. Not every shot shows a clock because a minute needs to pass, and sometimes there's multiple clocks with a few shots during the one minute.
What surprised me was the matching from shot to shot. One shot, for example, shows someone aiming a gun that cuts to someone shooting the gun in the next shot.
Marclay and assistants went through thousands of film and TV clips to find moments that showed clocks. I was able to recognize a number of the films and shows from which the clips are taken. Look: there's The Sting, Three Days of the Condor, The Taking of Pelham 123, 3:1O to Yuma, Billy Liar, and The Twilight Zone. I recognized about thirty shots in less than an hour. There's a scene from Hook in which a young boy smashes clocks, stopping time, to remind his that time passing in our lives is inexorably passes.
I would have stayed for a few hours, but I took mercy on my travel companions who even found it fascinating.
If you ever have the opportunity to see it, hurry. Even though I only saw an hour, it easily jumped into my top one hundred of all time.
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Very cool, John
Big day for movie nerds! New episode of Every Frame a Painting and David Ehrlich's annual Top 25 movies video. wait AND Every Frame a Painting SHORT
Broken YouTube LinkBroken YouTube LinkBroken YouTube LinkI gotta say...Anora didn't really stay with me at all. Yes, the last scene was powerful...but the rest of it, while entertaining sometimes, was just not that interesting.
Was in NYC this weekend, and I was able to catch an hour of Christian Marclay's The Clock at the Museum of Modern Art.
I've wanted to see this film for years now, but the only place to see it is in a museum, and it isn't shown often. I knew the basics of the film: It runs for twenty-hours and each of the clips either show clocks or have someone say the time.
The time on the clocks are synched to the actual time so 2:15 in the film is 2:15. Not every shot shows a clock because a minute needs to p
lol, as a non-cinephile, this almost seems like an reductio ad absurdum of the entire movies-as-art enterprise. I'd be looking around for hidden cameras and Allen Funt the whole time. But I love the idea, I'll admit it. High concept, and about time!
"Flow"
I forgot to mention to make sure to stay until the end and watch the post credits, which is a good idea to do with any movie.
Love seeing the love for Flow. That movie snuck up on me. A buddy of mine warned me. He knows I get emotional while watching movies. I was a mess through the entire runtime. One of the better animated films I've seen in recent years.
Inspired by being back here and rewatching Every Frame a Painting I started a YouTube channel where I'll be analyzing films, pointing out cool stuff I notice and review films. Here's the second short I made for the channel, I'm proud of this one. Pardon the weird cropping. There are certain things you have to do to avoid copyright claims on YouTube, which includes keeping clips to less than 5 seconds and weird cropping
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Thanks, Dom!! Also I was listening to a Spike Lee interview last night and he talked about how he got the "Love Hate" knuckle idea from The Night of the Hunter. Never heard of it, but maybe I need to check it out! I'm diving deep into Do the Right Thing these days.
Broken YouTube LinkBroken YouTube LinkYou've never heard of The Night Of the Hunter?? Omg you must watch that soon. Robert Mitchum, Lilian Gish...only movie Charles Laughton directed. Just an amazing movie.
Thanks, Dom!! Also I was listening to a Spike Lee interview last night and he talked about how he got the "Love Hate" knuckle idea from The Night of the Hunter. Never heard of it, but maybe I need to check it out! I'm diving deep into Do the Right Thing
Classic, got hosed by the Oscars, but LMAO the Asian market not going up in flames, especially after the guy helped the cops get away with RadioÂ’s body.
You've never heard of The Night Of the Hunter?? Omg you must watch that soon. Robert Mitchum, Lilian Gish...only movie Charles Laughton directed. Just an amazing movie.
Added to my Tubi queue! I have a lot of blind spots, wish I stayed more disciplined while I had 4 months of medical leave.
While I wasn't a big KISS fan, it was an enjoyable film, reminded me of some things we would do on the sly, often for concerts as well.
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Yep, enjoyable but not on the level of Dazed & Confused. The book length oral history of DnC, Alright Alright Alright is a must read just for the sausage making of any non-studio darling film.
Was in NYC this weekend, and I was able to catch an hour of Christian Marclay's The Clock at the Museum of Modern Art.
I've wanted to see this film for years now, but the only place to see it is in a museum, and it isn't shown often. I knew the basics of the film: It runs for twenty-hours and each of the clips either show clocks or have someone say the time.
The time on the clocks are synched to the actual time so 2:15 in the film is 2:15. Not every shot shows a clock because a minute needs to p
After reading this and the Wikipedia article, this sounds really interesting and like something I would like to watch. But it seems terrible that almost no one will ever be able to watch the entire thing. After the artist made his money, and the museums have made back what they paid for it, this should be available on streaming, either for free or for no more than the regular cost of streaming a film.
I've never seen the point of works of art designed to only be experienced by very few people.
Heard the other day that this year is the 50th anniversary of Bruce the shark making an appearance. I assume summer will be full of replays.
Perfect time and place to mention my billion dollar historical novel/movie idea!
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Cliffs: Quint (died 7/4/1975) & the old cook on the Edmund Fitzgerald (sank 11/10/1975) were childhood friends who enlisted in the Navy together on 12/8/41 ages 17. Cook barely survived multiple close calls at Coral Sea & Midway and after VJ Day vowed to never get within 1000 miles of the ocean. But they always stayed in touch.
