I help run an arthouse theater in Iowa City and am currently in the process of getting this print. I've heard nothing but excellent things about it.

Have you talked directly to Janus films? From what I hear, they're pretty eager to get this out to any theatre that wants to screen it.

Definitely let me know if you get a hold of it. It's going to blow your mind.

That might possibly have been the best trailer I have ever seen. I really need to see that now.

Here's some more information about the movie:
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Yes indeed. The only roadblock is "pitching" the film to my fellow board members tomorrow, but since we're all pretty like-minded, I don't see why we won't be getting it.

Best of luck! You should definitely utilize all the great press material available on Janus' website. I mean, the screencaps and trailer speak for themselves, haha.

Watched The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989) tonight, and I should recommend it along with more of Peter Greenaway's work:

The Draughtsman's Contract (1982)
A Zed & Two Noughts (1985)
The Belly of an Architect (1987)
Drowning by Numbers (1988)
The Falls (1980)

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See it.

A-S-A-P.

A Fascinating thriller from Colombia...


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Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrve CTWF... Absolute BRILLIANT filmmaking. The only other movie of his that I've seen was 8 1/2 Women... It was... Ok... I felt as though it was just absurdist artsie crap. I might be too harsh on it, but it just came across as self-indulgent.

I'll have to check out his other stuff, though.

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FINALLY got around to seeing American Zombie and I thought that it was great. I would say that it's probably more "dark comedy" than actual "horror," but I thought that it was a blast. I was wary about a mockumentary at first, but ultimately I think it's a good addition to the Zombie genre and a must-see for all zombie fans. Definitely more low-key than the usual zombie fare, but it works. Highly recommended.


4.5/5


It's not a perfect movie but it's refreshing and different.

Trouble Every Day (2001)

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Another master work by auteur Claire Denis, and just like many of her films is completely entrancing. A story of individuals, the inability to communicate and love, and how that can affect us like a disease, one which can be overcome even if (or perhaps especially if) the change seems impossible (the disease, in this case, is illustrated in cannibalism, the reason this film has been so sadly derided). The film is structured in opposites, each character painted with polar attributes and allowed to suffer and love on their own.
It is a challenging film, and even to describe it only as I did above would be reductive. There is an astonishing style. Sex acts, given their ambiguous role, are framed in ambiguous close-ups; overlapping limbs and crevices and canvases of naked skin. The soundtrack is there, but doesn't intrude. And we are given performances of absolute abandon (especially from Béatrice Dalle, which is important considering her character).
Trouble Every Day is bold and violent, yet haunting and tender; a film that probes the grotesqueness of individual suffering, and does it bravely.

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Das weisse Band aka The White Ribbon (2009)

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I'm not sure how many of us here have already seen this Michael Haneke's latest film (it was nominated in last Oscar as the Best Foreign Language film & Best Achievement in Cinematography category), the reason I'm saying it cause it won't be fair to give some comments or a review until a good number of dedicated film lovers here seen this Magnificent film. I don't like to spoil a bit of fun for you by discussing any thing regarding this masterpiece.
I'd rather suggest you to go & watch it asap without having any kind of idea about the story or expectations like the way I have just seen it last night & it just blew me away! One of the few best of best films that I have came across in recent years.

But I can't control myself to give away a little spoiler...this will give you the tastes of every great genre in high quality.

I feel the need to contribute...
Masters of Horror: Imprint
In The Mouth of Madness
Session 9
Cube
Nightbreed
Battle Royale
Battlefield Baseball
Witchfinder General
Dominique is Dead
Hatred of a Minute

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Best superhero movie since The Dark Knight. Harrelson caps off one of the best years of his career with yet another incredible performance - between Zombieland, The Messenger and this he's shot up the list as one of my favourite actors.

This is Kick-Ass meets Taxi Driver folks - real life superheroics at their finest. Dark humor, brilliant script, perfect cast...a genuine must-see.

I was wondering about Defendor and thought it'd be hit or miss. Will definitely check it out now.

Nikutai no mon (Gate of Flesh) (1964)

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Seeeeriously good.

Also, just saying, I was reading through the first 15 or so pages of this thread, and it used to be really lively, people discussing their recommendations and others' and so on. Now it's kind of dead, sadly.

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I watched this last night on a public access tevelvision station. Being someone who has always enjoyed graphic design, typefaces are something I find intriguing. This documentary on Helvetica covers the history of the typeface, and interviews the designers who used it a lot in the 1960s when it first became popular, the designers of the 1970s who chose hand-drawn fonts as a way to battle Helvetica and it's sorporate users, the grunge typographers of the 80s, and then back to the young designers of today who think Helvetica is somewhat nostalgic. The entire thing got me thinking about why I love Helvetica, and I have come to the conclusion that nostalgia is why I love it too. It reminds me of the ads in my mom's old Women's Day magazines. Altogether very informative.

Highly recommended for documentary and graphic design fans, but I think anyone could enjoy it.

Yeah i loved that doc (well i am designer)

Some one need to make the PC version 'Ariel'

Ugh I hated having to use Arial all the time in web design. I prefer Verdana if I can get away with it. They're both sans serifs anyway, so the readability is the same.

Helvetica sounds interesting. It got recommended in my design class. Will have to track it down.

hi,too many pages to read,so if i repeat any please forgive!

haute tension
broken
muder set pieces
gutterballs

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Very interesting movie. The concept is actually really great, and the execution makes you feel realllly icky by the time the movie ends. There were actually a half dozen middle ages, assumedly Christian ladies who walked out before the first sex scene because they didn't like the movie (read cloning is bad, mmmkay?). But in all honesty, Vincenzo Natali is in the upper echalon of Canadian horror writers and directors for me.

The acting is spot on. David Hewlett, from Cube plays a pretty good role, and I have never seen such chemistry in a horror movie than that of Adrian Brody and Sara Polley. They were really, really great together. Adorable, and able to pull of being friends, lovers, and fighting like dogs.

The effects were freaking amazing! Both digital and otherwise. But what do you expect when Greg Nicotero is on your SFX team?

If you need more reasons to go see this there is nudity. So go buy your movie tickets. :P

Maybe the boyfriend and I will have a movie date night this weekend - Thanks for the rec!

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Wow.

First, thanks for the recommendation, V and others who watched this movie. This is a perfect little indie horror movie; it's everything that movies like 1408 and Identity could and SHOULD have been. A great little mind-bender with awesome writing, flawless direction, and amazing acting, especially from Melissa George, our heroine.

What I really liked about this movie is that I initially thought that this was going to be one of those faux-intellectual horror films that are ultimately disappointing and predictable... HOWEVER, even when I THOUGHT I knew what was going on (thanks to too-revealing marketing), this movie still surprised and shocked me. I don't really want to say too much, but suffice to say there were a few moments that actually made my jaw drop. GREAT movie. HIGHLY recommended.

4/5

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It's quite a shame this only went straight to DVD because it totally kills the majority of action flicks coming out of the US. I felt like I was back in 1990!
Straight up old school action with no gimmicks or self referential bullshit. This has given me faith that there's still hope for the action genre. Michael Jai White has some really impressive moves and is the first action "star" in awhile I can actually dig I hoping to see more things from him like this. If you're an action fan definitely check this one out.

Theres so good fighter cameos in that too:

Kimbo Slice. Bob Sapp, Mo Smith and Gina Carano..

If you like that you might wanna try the Undisputed series..

Number 3 is suprisingly good. Number one is a bit uninteresting.

Undisputed I - was basically a fictional/names have been changed what if film about Tyson if he wa forced to fight for money in prison.Despite a decent director (Walter Hill) and 2 'name' stars (Ving Rhames and Wesley Snipes) its pretty average..

Undisputed II - Well this was a typical no name straight to video sequal (though I do have a soft spot for Michael Jai White). Basically, boxer sent to prison and is forced to fight - loses - then realises he has to do MMA to win..

Undisputed III - Now I liked this a lot in a trashy way. It's real old skool/80's/Bloodsport/Tournie fight film and get this the bad guy from number 2 is the star. Its like if Kickboxer 2 starred Tong PO and he was real sorry for raping Mylee and killing JCVD's dog and all.

The fight scenes are fun with different styles and over the top gymkata-fu with the odd submission thrown in..Basically, I enjoyed it in a retro kinda way..

I presume you already seen Black Dynamite with Michael Jai White - its fantastic...

I was looking up the Undisputed flicks yesterday. I might give them a hire over the weekend if I can track 'em down. Bit of a shame the first one isn't up to much I was hoping for some classic Walter Hill action.

Black Dynamite was killer!

walter hill,the warriors man? good film,good director!?both imo.

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Its not terrible - just a bit run of the mill - the 2 sequals are trashy and more old 80's MArtial arts films.

So I saw the movie The Runaways the other day...

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...And say what you will about Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning, but they put up AMAZING performances as Joan Jett and Cherie Currie. Incredibly well-done, this movie is a fantastic bio-pic and haunting look into the short-lived career and stolen childhoods of The Runaways. It's a fantastic character piece and and definitely an engaging film. Michael Shannon, who plays Producer Kim Fowley, does so with the right amount of sleaze and art.

My only complaint about the movie was that it was too short - I wanted more...

So I went ahead and checked out...

Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways

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What an amazing documentary. Directed by Victory Tischler-Blue, bassist #2 for the band after Jackie Fox quit, Edgeplay is an incredibly well-done and honest film told through depicted through interviews with Vickie Blue, Cherie Currie, Lita Ford, Jackie Fox, Kari Krome, Sandy West, and Kim Fowley. Interesting, sad, disturbing, and ultimately engaging look into the lives of teenage girls who were taken advantage of by their Production Company. It's too bad that Joan Jett was not a part of the film - My only complaint with this one is that, again, I wish that it was longer.

Both movies are HIGHLY recommended if you like The Runaways or if you're interested in good, solid music bio-pics or documentaries. Don't let the presence of teenie-boppers Stewart and Fanning fool you - They did an amazing job.

Evil Aliens (2005)


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OK. Wow. Quite possibly the most fun I've had on a random Netflix Rental since we picked Murder Party randomly out of a hat...

Low-budget BBC schlock that is an absolute BLAST, Evil Aliens never once takes itself seriously and delivers a truly enjoyable slapstick gorefest. I found myself chuckling outloud more than once. It's sort of like Feast with a lower budget, more silly, and... British.

HIGHLY recommended - V, Roshiq, et al: I think you'll get an absolute kick out of this.

Elvis - Even though you're not generally impressed with horror comedy nowadays, I think that you'd enjoy this one.


4.75/5.

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Can't really let this one slip by with out noting the Death Wish similarities... but fuck it was GOOD. Best performance from Caine since his 70s heyday IMO. I love gritty UK stuff and this delivered it in spades. I hope there's some sequels. This one will be on my top ten for the year for sure.

Agreed. I watched this eariler in the year and was impressed. I was expecting something alot weaker and distilled, but its a decent movie and Caine puts in a great peformance. I noticed a few people on here have watched and enjoyed this film recently. Tragic considering this is a lottery funded British flick and British film funding is set for heavy cuts over the comming years.

Dead Man's Shoes is the best example of a British revenge flick though. I'm guessing you've probably seen it, but if you haven't check it out. That goes for pretty much anyone out there who hasn't seen it too. :cool:

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If you want a movie to make you think, give this a look.

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You can watch it on Youtube in 10 parts.

Part 1: