General Movie Thread

[cavorting with nudists]

I'm sure glad I didn't bring my girlfriend though. The cat scene would have done her in.

Bingo, that's why I ain't goin.'

[Paul DeLouisiana]

Dogtooth is great. I had heard it compared to Haneke and Von Trier, so I was a bit apprehensive that it would amount to a beat-you-over-the-head moral lesson. In the end I didn't find that to be the case -- although the ideas about the nature of family are spelled out pretty clearly it felt more open-ended and less caustic than their works.

I'm sure glad I didn't bring my girlfriend though. The cat scene would have done her in.

I see the Haneke comparison. Cache and Funny Games in particular. I thought it was great too. I loved how the movies influenced the eldest's actions. Very funny.

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Watching The Basketball Diaries for the first time since seeing it in the theater. A lot of it is a lot sillier/cornier than I'd remembered.

[Pidgeon]

Is anyone here a fan of Abbas Kiarostami? I really enjoyed Where Is the Friend's Home? and Taste of Cherry.

[Martin]

Chris L is a real Kiarostami fanboy.

[Paul DeLouisiana]

Is anyone here a fan of Abbas Kiarostami? I really enjoyed Where Is the Friend's Home? and Taste of Cherry.

Taste of Cherry and The Wind Will Carry Us are masterful. Talk about the beauty of pacing. Haven't seen anything else by him.

Any fans of Ramin Bahrani? He's one of the best filmmakers out there right now. Chop Shop, Man Push Cart, Goodbye Solo.

Here is a short he did, featuring narration by Werner Herzog: http://www.futurestates.tv/episodes/plastic-bag

[masterofsparks]

I'm sure glad I didn't bring my girlfriend though. The cat scene would have done her in.

Bingo, that's why I ain't goin.'

I haven't heard anything about this movie, but that sentence alone is enough for me to avoid it at all costs.

[Pidgeon]

I read about "the cat scene" on Wikipedia, and I hate myself for thinking, "Oh, that's not too bad."

[dave from knoxville]

Is anyone here a fan of Abbas Kiarostami? I really enjoyed Where Is the Friend's Home? and Taste of Cherry.

Taste of Cherry and The Wind Will Carry Us are masterful. Talk about the beauty of pacing. Haven't seen anything else by him.

Any fans of Ramin Bahrani? He's one of the best filmmakers out there right now. Chop Shop, Man Push Cart, Goodbye Solo.

Here is a short he did, featuring narration by Werner Herzog: http://www.futurestates.tv/episodes/plastic-bag

I liked Chop Shop and Goodbye Solo, was not aware they were from the same director. Thanks for the info.

[gravy boat]

Saw "Blue Valentine" this weekend.  Can't say enough good things about it.  Amazing.

[jbissell]

Any fans of Ramin Bahrani? He's one of the best filmmakers out there right now. Chop Shop, Man Push Cart, Goodbye Solo.

I agree. I really like all 3, wish MPC being my favorite.

[Paul DeLouisiana]

Any fans of Ramin Bahrani? He's one of the best filmmakers out there right now. Chop Shop, Man Push Cart, Goodbye Solo.

I agree. I really like all 3, wish MPC being my favorite.

Good to hear. Goodbye Solo is my favorite. All the stories are moving but I'd say that one is the most original and heartbreaking.

[Joe Rogaine]

Any fans of Ramin Bahrani? He's one of the best filmmakers out there right now. Chop Shop, Man Push Cart, Goodbye Solo.

I agree. I really like all 3, wish MPC being my favorite.

Good to hear. Goodbye Solo is my favorite. All the stories are moving but I'd say that one is the most original and heartbreaking.

He keeps getting better with each film. I was disappointed when Goodbye Solo didn't get more attention at that years end. I hear his next film is going to be a period piece.

[Paul DeLouisiana]

Just watched Open Five. Kentucker Audley makes good movies. Of course they all revolve around the hipster scene, but they capture a really raw aspect of relationships that can be compared to Cassavetes. Oh no he didn't!
I really like them. I think all of the directors considered 'mumblecore' have each made at least one great film that gets rid of the label. Andrew Bujalski is really great too. And when Joe Swanberg isn't just trying to film his own penis, he can make a good film also.

OPEN FIVE (2010) Official Trailer

[Steve of Bloomington]

I watched and liked 'I think We're Alone Now', which if memory serves was a Mike Film Club recommendation.

Just the fact that Tiffany still tours and goes to Adult Film Star conventions and such was a big surprise to me. The stalker guy and girl were fascinating individuals.