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Sukiyaki Western Django (2007)
A total fun! >>: B+ |
Directed By John Ford (1971/2006)
Now, let me start with an admission that I'm sure will get me attacked by some of the cinephiles around here: I've never actually seen any of John Ford's films :o . That said, I ran across the start of this documentary last night on TCM, and figured why not give it a look. Really entertaining and informative documentary. Lots of great interviews with some of Hollywood's finest: John Wayne, James Stewart, Clint Eastwood, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese and more. Great insight into a film icon and, even though I can't really call myself a fan because I haven't seen any of his stuff, I found myself fascinated by this portrait of a great artist. Now, I just need to track down some of his films... |
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..............WHAT?! The Searchers?! The Grapes of Wrath? Stagecoach? You haven't seen any of these? My god you've got a good discovery ahead of you. |
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I figured you'd be the first to jump on that one. I really can't say why I've never got into his work...just never ran across much of it around here, I guess. But after watching this documentary, I realize just what I've been missing, and I need to rectify the situation ASAP. I tried to watch The Fugitive (1947) last night - TCM was showing it directly after the documentary - but by that point it was almost 1 a.m. and I just couldn't keep my eyes open. Don't worry though...I'll be getting some of his stuff as soon as I possibly can. EDIT - Just noticed that I forgot to post a flick I watched a couple days ago...should get a little bit back into your good books Alky. Modern Times (1936) Another shameful admission: this was my first exposure to Chaplin :o. No, I had never seen a Charlie Chaplin picture before...but after taking in this masterpiece, I have to see more. I loved every second of it...brilliant sight gags, great story telling, just all-around perfect entertainment. Chaplin just about blew me away, what an amazing performer. He doesn't just steal the show, he literally takes control of every single frame he's in. Absolutely spectacular. |
Modern Times is the only Chaplin film I've seen. Caught it on the big screen when it was re-released, the had an orchestra playing the score. Amazing!
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I love the part with the feeding machine.
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But be warned: make sure, make EXTRA SURE that the version of The Gold Rush you watch is the original silent version released in 1925. In the forties he released a re-cut version featuring a voice-over narration, and it is much less enjoyable; for some reason, this version seems to be the more prominant film seen by casual viewers these days, which is a damn shame. The Warner 2-disc DVD has both features on it. And City Lights...well, it's one of the most indescribable movie experiences of all time. And Elvis- you should follow suit, buddy! |
In the Mouth of Madness
I had the pleasure of seeing this for the first time (it's the summer and I can finally catch up on some good horror movies and not the crap that I end up watching on the sci-fi channel on the weekends (don't have netflix at school)). anyway i must say that i absolutely loved it! it was really nice to see some creepy scenes that didn't rely on CG. that's what i love about the older style that everything is the in the real plane and thus it makes it more believable (if done right that is). it was good night and i think i completely creeped out my dad on my movie choice... just wait til next time...i've rented battle royale :D EDIT: just forgot, i recently saw My Bloody Valentine now i am a fan of crappy horror movies (am sure a number of people can share my guilt in this) and jumped on the fact that it had Jensen Ackles in it (i am a die-hard supernatural fan). he was about the only good thing in this movie aside from the almost laughable kills (i did wish i saw it in theaters with the 3-D as i am sure it was really cool). i think the gore would have more of an impact if the actors showed a little more horror at the sudden slaughter of their fellow townsmen. i mean come ON, the first scene in hospital and all the police can say are 'wow. it looks like ....' anyway, that was my little rant about it. on a more positively side i think that the pace was interesting and i did like the end. |
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------------------------------------------- Today, in the ongoing pursuit of introducing people I love to movies I love, I watched: Vargtimmen (Hour of the Wolf) (1968) Clean, Shaven (1993) Two great films about insanity. |
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