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Actually you beat me but I went back in time and inserted my post, the post you're seeing now is actually a flashback. Or is it? The answer: who cares.
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Swoon, today my history of film teacher said he didn't like John Ford. I'm still not sure how I feel about that.
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was that your first viewing of sunset?[/QUOTE]
I watched it along time ago in a theater with my pops but that was before I appreciated older films.
Swoon, today my history of film teacher said he didn't like John Ford. I'm still not sure how I feel about that.
Your film teacher is an idiot. Did they have an explanation why? Or is this the kind of professor that would argue that Mac & Me is a brilliant examination of American consumerism?
Nah, he just said it in passing. It went like this "...ever one loves John Ford but I don't care about him or older westerns..."
Ah, ok.
Your recent movie reviews also reminded me that Paramount needs to release a high def Sunset Blvd. Where's my 72nd anniversary edition blu-ray?
In a dystopian future, a relentless turf war rages. Two rival gangs feud for control of rural wasteland Frazier Park ('The FP') in the deadly arena of competitive dance-fight video game "Beat-Beat Revelation." After hometown hero BTRO is slain on the dance platform by thug leader L Dubba E, his protégé younger brother JTRO (Jason Trost) goes into isolation, vowing never to duel again. One year later, The FP is in ruins, and JTRO must find the courage to return and restore order in a ruthless battle for revenge that can only leave one man dancing. From the producers of Paranormal Activity and featuring narration by James Remar (The Warriors), THE FP is a fury of fierce footwork, triumphant montages and neon street wear that Moviefone calls "a rare ready-made cult hit." -- (C) Drafthouse
already a thread here and it showed at sxsw a year ago. and has looked pretty terrible for that whole year*NSFW* trailer
Film-gaf. Dance movies have ascended to a higher level.
I want to make a thread about this.
That plus waste of money/time.Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach.
already a thread here and it showed at sxsw a year ago. and has looked pretty terrible for that whole year
already a thread here and it showed at sxsw a year ago. and has looked pretty terrible for that whole year
Not for everything, no. Specifically more technical things like cinematography.Film school = BS.
Just my opinion/experience.
Film School is garbage for film theory for the most part. If you want to learn about film history and different ways of thinking about film, then I suggest you make it one of your majors in a good university.
Film School is invaluable when it comes to learning the technical aspects of filmmaking, though. If only because it forces a camera into your hand and - if they've got their shit together, forcing you to work to realistic (read: uncompromising) deadlines. Most everything else they advertise you can do without film school.
I'm glad I went through both.
imo, the only truly invaluable part of film school is networking. The skills can be self-taught and the theory/history can be learned on your own time, but the connections you can make at, and because of, film school are exclusive to that whole experience.
imo, the only truly invaluable part of film school is networking. The skills can be self-taught and the theory/history can be learned on your own time, but the connections you can make at, and because of, film school are exclusive to that whole experience.
I watched Mulholland Drive recently after my friend suggested it to me. I totally did not expect the last 1/3 of the movie to be like that. I really need to watch it again.
In hindsight, it is kind of funny how I told him to watch Black Swan because of the 'Portman and Kunis scenes' in there after his recommendation of MH to me. ;p
imo, the only truly invaluable part of film school is networking. The skills can be self-taught and the theory/history can be learned on your own time, but the connections you can make at, and because of, film school are exclusive to that whole experience.
Contagion
It was pretty good. It felt like it was building up to something big at the end but then it kind of just dissipated. Cast was great and it kept me interested throughout, but definitely not a top 10 from last year.
Film School is garbage for film theory for the most part. If you want to learn about film history and different ways of thinking about film, then I suggest you make it one of your majors in a good university.
Film School is invaluable when it comes to learning the technical aspects of filmmaking, though. If only because it forces a camera into your hand and - if they've got their shit together, forcing you to work to realistic (read: uncompromising) deadlines. Most everything else they advertise you can do without film school.
I'm glad I went through both.
I disagree about what you're saying in regards to film theory though. I don't believe that studying film history in your own time would yield the same benefits as studying within an academic environment that strives to push you to think critically about film theory as opposed to passively consuming it. The number of research essays you go through hell to write certainly makes a big difference in ones understanding.
Euro only...
Who's awesome? You are.(cross-posting from the Free to a good home thread - Please respond there)
I was googling that exact same thing earlier. I need more Billy on blu. And wasn't it released in 50?
Academic art theory takes everything that's good about art and sucks the life right out of it.
Depends entirely on the coordinators of the field at whatever university you go to. You shouldn't make blanket statement like that.