Announcement: Nominate Films Here!

Morticia · 03-22-2002, 04:43 AM

To keep things simple for slade and I, your humble Film Class God and Goddess, we'll be accepting nominations for future Film Class polls in this thread.

Check the Film Class idea here.

Nominate as many films as you like, but remember if we have a whole bunch of films it's gonna take awhile for them to turn up!

The top 4 films will be used for the next 4 classes, the bottom 4 films will be dropped, replaced with new nominations and holdovers from past polls. Got that? Good.

Feel free to renominate favorite films that have been dropped from past polls as well. I'm sure that given time we'll get to all the films mentioned.

Indyphantom · 03-22-2002, 06:37 PM

Well, I've nominated two films previous that are open for votes, so I'll keep it down to two more considerations.

George Washington (Criterion Collection)
Donnie Darko

hallcinematic · 03-28-2002, 12:56 AM

"The Royal Tenenbaums" --- I'm curious about Wes Anderson's use of space, and his great utilization of the widescreen.

"Hour of the Wolf" --- The film, directed by Ingmar Bergman, includes some of the best, most exciting visuals and camerawork I have ever seen from Bergman.

"Persona" -- What does the film mean? Are Alma & Elizabeth one person, or two different people?

"Memento" --- We can talk about Leonard Shelby's true motivations; or we can talk about the significance of the backwards narrative.

"Three Kings" --- Why is this Independent-Hollywood movie the single best action movie in a long time?

"Mean Streets" --- Martin Scorsese directs the film as if intoxicated, yet he's such a master with the camera that the combination creates one of the most exciting uses of the camera in cinema.

slade · 03-28-2002, 04:14 AM

I suppose I can nominate some too, 'eh?

I choose:

The Graduate

Cool Hand Luke

03-28-2002, 05:34 PM

Perhaps in addition to recognized classics, we could discuss some cult classics every couple of weeks? Why are people attracted to films like Rocky Horror, Buckaroo Banzai or Heathers?

Triple HHH · 03-28-2002, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hallcinematic
"The Royal Tenenbaums" --- I'm curious about Wes Anderson's use of space, and his great utilization of the widescreen.

Hallcinematic, actually we did have one week devoted to the Royal Tenenbaums.

Hey, that brings up a good question...Slade or Morticia, are we still allowed to add anything to the older ones? Like if hallcinematic wants to add his thoughts for the Royal Tenenbaums thread can he, or are the threads "shut off" from discussion after a while (to avoid confusion) since we have a new film every week?

Morticia · 03-28-2002, 08:27 PM

Triple HHH -

We haven't discussed "The Royal Tennenbaums" yet. We've had:

Vertigo
Rushmore
Moulin Rouge!
Casablanca

And we've kept the older threads open for now, btw. Don't see a need yet to close them, even though 'discussion time' is officially over.

All new movies (even slade's) are being added for the next polls, thanks everyone!

edit: We're discussing Memento 4/14, Three Kings is in this poll already, and thanks for re-submitting Persona.

Prancer · 03-29-2002, 01:25 PM

Donnie Darko
Ghost World

Scarface · 03-29-2002, 04:25 PM

ERASERHEAD - so much to discuss.... where to start?

TAXI DRIVER - deep and significant movie with a lot to discuss about...

RAGING BULL - one of the greatest movies ever - some book-to-film comparison and motivations would do nicely...

2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY - the greatest science fiction movie ever, and again, where to start?

LOST HIGHWAY - is there an answer? If so can we discover it....?

There are too many movies to mention, but I think that the above would make interesting discussions...

Morticia · 03-29-2002, 04:35 PM

Thanks for the new noms, Scarface....Eraserhead, 2001, and Lost Highway.

Taxi Driver and Raging Bull are included in the poll we're having this week and next, check for the Film Class poll in this forum, if you haven't placed your vote already!

DrDetroit · 04-03-2002, 04:18 AM

I'll nominate Amadeus if it hasn't already been done. With the upcoming rerelease, it would be fun to discuss.

DimWit · 04-03-2002, 10:16 AM

Evil Dead.

SolidSnakeASS · 04-03-2002, 09:49 PM

I can't believe no one has mentioned JAWS and KING KONG! In fact, I recommend they be discussed together, since they are probably the two greatest monstor films ever, and it is very easy to draw comparisons.

slade · 04-03-2002, 10:43 PM

I don't think King Kong is on DVD, is it?

SolidSnakeASS · 04-03-2002, 11:06 PM

It was announced. Royal Tenenbaums isn't on DVD yet either.

Morticia · 04-03-2002, 11:06 PM

According to imdb.com, King Kong (1933) is on DVD, as a Region 2 release. Great idea, but bummer since we need to keep the majority of this discussion Region 1 or Region 0. (dvdfile.com is a region 1 resource!!)

I can and will add Jaws to the list, if you'd still like to discuss, Snake. I'm sure nearly everyone has seen King Kong, or at least seen the good bits, it's OK to bring up the comparison anyway.

(edit: I can look up the r/d and add the two of them as the date draws near. Snake, feel free to post a link of the info you have.)

SolidSnakeASS · 04-04-2002, 08:04 PM

I'd also like to nominatte a double discussion of A Simple Plan and Fargo; both of those films are very very similiar and extremely good.

**SilentBob** · 04-05-2002, 05:48 AM

Ok here are a few movie i would like to talk about coming soon

Harry Potter - why was it successful on both adults and children

The Royal Tenebaums - oh man i just can't wait for this movie

Frequency - i will submit as i think its just a great movie and so many discussions of altering the future

The Usual Suspects - as i just saw the movie and thought it would be an interesting movie to talk about

Fargo - oh yah! its just a great film. Great Cinematography

Pay It Forward - great movie that many people never saw with a great message

WONDER BOYS - there's a reason why its in caps because it was such a great movie and was robbed of best film nod at the Oscars

K-Pax - is he or isn't he an alien?

Dogma - different point of views on how it dealt with the religion

Sadly i have more but my mind is a blank at the moment

j45rpm · 04-05-2002, 06:11 AM

• Monty Python and the Holy Grail
• 12 Angry Men
• Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb
•HD Gladiator
• Goldfinger
•HD Inherit the Wind
• Rio Bravo

(Tried to suggest a wide range of things)

Adjuster · 04-05-2002, 12:41 PM

I'll throw another vote in for The Usual Suspects.

TeenWolf2k · 04-14-2002, 05:21 AM

where's the love for

12 monkeys? - great psycho-apocalyptic film
the insider? - great cinematography / use of music
hard boiled? (or the killer) - redefining kinetic filmmaking
the limey? - insane editing

i also second three kings

DimWit · 04-28-2002, 12:09 AM

Akira.

Any other animated movie worthy of consideration? These always seem to get short shrift even though Disney probably has had more influence on this board than any other studio in existence.

How about failures? Is there any movie out there worth discussing that blew it? Can we learn anything by that failure?

falling snow · 04-28-2002, 01:47 AM

i second AKIRA along with GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES, possibly the most heartbraking japanime ever.

i also nominate FIGHT CLUB, TRAFFIC, jeunet's films(only AMELIE is announced for r1 i think), LES ENFANTS DU PARADIS, IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE, CHUNGKING EXPRESS and FIREWORKS(kitano)

ohhhh and BLACK HAWK DOWN. i just saw this last night, i'm so psyched about this film

SolidSnakeASS · 04-28-2002, 05:48 PM

When we only get 10 posts for a film like Boogie Nights that most people have seen what is the point of trying to start a discussion about "Les Enfants du Paradis" or "Inherit the Wind." Seriously people!

DrDetroit · 04-28-2002, 07:11 PM

I'm afraid this section might go the way of the director discussions.

Morticia · 04-29-2002, 01:02 AM

OK, ok....guys....let's all be reasonable. I think this section is doing pretty well. We get a new film every week and are even getting new posters just because of it.

So, slade and I will continue to modify the rules as we see fit, but the one or two things that will remain constant:

1. Please nominate whatever films you wish to see considered.

2. Remember that popular vote does determine what films are chosen....and you can always renominate a film.

Feel free to PM myself or slade if you have any suggestions. I don't wish a flame war or bad blood in this section.

Morticia · 05-14-2002, 09:17 PM

^^bump^^

Yo, we need more nominations!

Scarface · 05-15-2002, 02:18 PM

BLUE VELVET

orko007 · 05-19-2002, 12:57 PM

I nominateSOLARIS

The recent R2 release is excellent, and Im sure there has been a R1 release previously. There is a R0 version by Russico, so maybe we have enough people here that have the DVD.

DimWit · 05-20-2002, 10:16 AM

Lola Rennt or Run, Lola, Run for people not up on their german.

orko007 · 05-21-2002, 05:39 AM

I 2nd that for LOLA RENNT

03-22-2002, 04:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Morticia Administrator Emeritus Film Class Goddess Part-Time PRN Princess Panty Thief Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Devil's Point. Burn baby burn!	Announcement: Nominate Films Here! To keep things simple for slade and I, your humble Film Class God and Goddess, we'll be accepting nominations for future Film Class polls in this thread. Check the Film Class idea here. Nominate as many films as you like, but remember if we have a whole bunch of films it's gonna take awhile for them to turn up! The top 4 films will be used for the next 4 classes, the bottom 4 films will be dropped, replaced with new nominations and holdovers from past polls. Got that? Good. Feel free to renominate favorite films that have been dropped from past polls as well. I'm sure that given time we'll get to all the films mentioned. __________________ Nope, you really haven't lived until you've fed a naked Fire Dancer a S'more...cooked from her own flaming baton. I reject your reality and substitute my own! "Freeze dried moles. Price as marked." -- Nixon, Suicide Girl

03-22-2002, 06:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Indyphantom Forum Lothario Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: the black lodge...	Well, I've nominated two films previous that are open for votes, so I'll keep it down to two more considerations. George Washington (Criterion Collection) Donnie Darko __________________ My DVD List at DVD Aficionado

03-28-2002, 12:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
hallcinematic Supporting Actor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miami, Florida, USA	"The Royal Tenenbaums" --- I'm curious about Wes Anderson's use of space, and his great utilization of the widescreen. "Hour of the Wolf" --- The film, directed by Ingmar Bergman, includes some of the best, most exciting visuals and camerawork I have ever seen from Bergman. "Persona" -- What does the film mean? Are Alma & Elizabeth one person, or two different people? "Memento" --- We can talk about Leonard Shelby's true motivations; or we can talk about the significance of the backwards narrative. "Three Kings" --- Why is this Independent-Hollywood movie the single best action movie in a long time? "Mean Streets" --- Martin Scorsese directs the film as if intoxicated, yet he's such a master with the camera that the combination creates one of the most exciting uses of the camera in cinema. __________________ "You haven't met yourself yet."

03-28-2002, 04:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
slade Film Class God Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oregon City, OR	I suppose I can nominate some too, 'eh? I choose: The Graduate Cool Hand Luke __________________ It is a medium of entertainment which permits millions of people to listen to the same joke at the same time yet remain lonesome. T. S. Eliot's description of television

03-28-2002, 08:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Morticia Administrator Emeritus Film Class Goddess Part-Time PRN Princess Panty Thief Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Devil's Point. Burn baby burn!	Triple HHH - We haven't discussed "The Royal Tennenbaums" yet. We've had: Vertigo Rushmore Moulin Rouge! Casablanca And we've kept the older threads open for now, btw. Don't see a need yet to close them, even though 'discussion time' is officially over. All new movies (even slade's) are being added for the next polls, thanks everyone! edit: We're discussing Memento 4/14, Three Kings is in this poll already, and thanks for re-submitting Persona. __________________ Nope, you really haven't lived until you've fed a naked Fire Dancer a S'more...cooked from her own flaming baton. I reject your reality and substitute my own! "Freeze dried moles. Price as marked." -- Nixon, Suicide Girl Last edited by Morticia : 03-28-2002 at 08:30 PM.

03-28-2002, 05:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
frulad	Perhaps in addition to recognized classics, we could discuss some cult classics every couple of weeks? Why are people attracted to films like Rocky Horror, Buckaroo Banzai or Heathers?

03-29-2002, 01:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Prancer Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD-USA	Donnie Darko Ghost World __________________ "I hope that when the world ends, I can breathe a sigh of relief because there will be so much to look forward to…”

03-29-2002, 04:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Scarface Actor Join Date: Jan 2002	ERASERHEAD - so much to discuss.... where to start? TAXI DRIVER - deep and significant movie with a lot to discuss about... RAGING BULL - one of the greatest movies ever - some book-to-film comparison and motivations would do nicely... 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY - the greatest science fiction movie ever, and again, where to start? LOST HIGHWAY - is there an answer? If so can we discover it....? There are too many movies to mention, but I think that the above would make interesting discussions... __________________ "If it is over-cooked it defeats its purpose."

03-29-2002, 04:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Morticia Administrator Emeritus Film Class Goddess Part-Time PRN Princess Panty Thief Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Devil's Point. Burn baby burn!	Thanks for the new noms, Scarface....Eraserhead, 2001, and Lost Highway. Taxi Driver and Raging Bull are included in the poll we're having this week and next, check for the Film Class poll in this forum, if you haven't placed your vote already! __________________ Nope, you really haven't lived until you've fed a naked Fire Dancer a S'more...cooked from her own flaming baton. I reject your reality and substitute my own! "Freeze dried moles. Price as marked." -- Nixon, Suicide Girl

04-03-2002, 04:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
DrDetroit Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Vancouver	I'll nominate Amadeus if it hasn't already been done. With the upcoming rerelease, it would be fun to discuss. __________________ And these Detroit women won't let Dr. Detroit rest. DVDs

04-03-2002, 10:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
DimWit Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Windowsill Bay, Ajax, ON	Evil Dead.

04-03-2002, 09:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
SolidSnakeASS Actor Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Winterpeg, Manitobaugh, Canada	I can't believe no one has mentioned JAWS and KING KONG! In fact, I recommend they be discussed together, since they are probably the two greatest monstor films ever, and it is very easy to draw comparisons.

04-03-2002, 10:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
slade Film Class God Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oregon City, OR	I don't think King Kong is on DVD, is it? __________________ It is a medium of entertainment which permits millions of people to listen to the same joke at the same time yet remain lonesome. T. S. Eliot's description of television

04-03-2002, 11:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
SolidSnakeASS Actor Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Winterpeg, Manitobaugh, Canada	It was announced. Royal Tenenbaums isn't on DVD yet either.

04-03-2002, 11:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
Morticia Administrator Emeritus Film Class Goddess Part-Time PRN Princess Panty Thief Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Devil's Point. Burn baby burn!	According to imdb.com, King Kong (1933) is on DVD, as a Region 2 release. Great idea, but bummer since we need to keep the majority of this discussion Region 1 or Region 0. (dvdfile.com is a region 1 resource!!) I can and will add Jaws to the list, if you'd still like to discuss, Snake. I'm sure nearly everyone has seen King Kong, or at least seen the good bits, it's OK to bring up the comparison anyway. (edit: I can look up the r/d and add the two of them as the date draws near. Snake, feel free to post a link of the info you have.) __________________ Nope, you really haven't lived until you've fed a naked Fire Dancer a S'more...cooked from her own flaming baton. I reject your reality and substitute my own! "Freeze dried moles. Price as marked." -- Nixon, Suicide Girl

04-04-2002, 08:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
SolidSnakeASS Actor Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Winterpeg, Manitobaugh, Canada	I'd also like to nominatte a double discussion of A Simple Plan and Fargo; both of those films are very very similiar and extremely good.

04-05-2002, 05:48 AM	#18 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	Ok here are a few movie i would like to talk about coming soon Harry Potter - why was it successful on both adults and children The Royal Tenebaums - oh man i just can't wait for this movie Frequency - i will submit as i think its just a great movie and so many discussions of altering the future The Usual Suspects - as i just saw the movie and thought it would be an interesting movie to talk about Fargo - oh yah! its just a great film. Great Cinematography Pay It Forward - great movie that many people never saw with a great message WONDER BOYS - there's a reason why its in caps because it was such a great movie and was robbed of best film nod at the Oscars K-Pax - is he or isn't he an alien? Dogma - different point of views on how it dealt with the religion Sadly i have more but my mind is a blank at the moment __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

04-05-2002, 06:11 AM	#19 (permalink)
j45rpm Actor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bethesda, MD	Suggestions • Monty Python and the Holy Grail • 12 Angry Men • Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb •HD Gladiator • Goldfinger •HD Inherit the Wind • Rio Bravo (Tried to suggest a wide range of things) __________________ My DVD List at DVD Aficionado

04-05-2002, 12:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
Adjuster Actor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC	I'll throw another vote in for The Usual Suspects. __________________ My DVD's My HT

04-14-2002, 05:21 AM	#21 (permalink)
TeenWolf2k Supporting Actor Join Date: Apr 2002	where's the love for 12 monkeys? - great psycho-apocalyptic film the insider? - great cinematography / use of music hard boiled? (or the killer) - redefining kinetic filmmaking the limey? - insane editing i also second three kings

04-28-2002, 12:09 AM	#22 (permalink)
DimWit Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Windowsill Bay, Ajax, ON	Akira. Any other animated movie worthy of consideration? These always seem to get short shrift even though Disney probably has had more influence on this board than any other studio in existence. How about failures? Is there any movie out there worth discussing that blew it? Can we learn anything by that failure?

04-28-2002, 01:47 AM	#23 (permalink)
falling snow Actor Join Date: Mar 2002	i second AKIRA along with GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES, possibly the most heartbraking japanime ever. i also nominate FIGHT CLUB, TRAFFIC, jeunet's films(only AMELIE is announced for r1 i think), LES ENFANTS DU PARADIS, IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE, CHUNGKING EXPRESS and FIREWORKS(kitano) ohhhh and BLACK HAWK DOWN. i just saw this last night, i'm so psyched about this film

04-28-2002, 05:48 PM	#24 (permalink)
SolidSnakeASS Actor Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Winterpeg, Manitobaugh, Canada	When we only get 10 posts for a film like Boogie Nights that most people have seen what is the point of trying to start a discussion about "Les Enfants du Paradis" or "Inherit the Wind." Seriously people!

04-28-2002, 07:11 PM	#25 (permalink)
DrDetroit Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Vancouver	I'm afraid this section might go the way of the director discussions. __________________ And these Detroit women won't let Dr. Detroit rest. DVDs

04-29-2002, 01:02 AM	#26 (permalink)
Morticia Administrator Emeritus Film Class Goddess Part-Time PRN Princess Panty Thief Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Devil's Point. Burn baby burn!	OK, ok....guys....let's all be reasonable. I think this section is doing pretty well. We get a new film every week and are even getting new posters just because of it. So, slade and I will continue to modify the rules as we see fit, but the one or two things that will remain constant: 1. Please nominate whatever films you wish to see considered. 2. Remember that popular vote does determine what films are chosen....and you can always renominate a film. Feel free to PM myself or slade if you have any suggestions. I don't wish a flame war or bad blood in this section. __________________ Nope, you really haven't lived until you've fed a naked Fire Dancer a S'more...cooked from her own flaming baton. I reject your reality and substitute my own! "Freeze dried moles. Price as marked." -- Nixon, Suicide Girl

05-14-2002, 09:17 PM	#27 (permalink)
Morticia Administrator Emeritus Film Class Goddess Part-Time PRN Princess Panty Thief Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Devil's Point. Burn baby burn!	^^bump^^ Yo, we need more nominations! __________________ Nope, you really haven't lived until you've fed a naked Fire Dancer a S'more...cooked from her own flaming baton. I reject your reality and substitute my own! "Freeze dried moles. Price as marked." -- Nixon, Suicide Girl

05-15-2002, 02:18 PM	#28 (permalink)
Scarface Actor Join Date: Jan 2002	BLUE VELVET __________________ "If it is over-cooked it defeats its purpose."

05-19-2002, 12:57 PM	#29 (permalink)
orko007 Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: AUSTRALIA	I nominateSOLARIS The recent R2 release is excellent, and Im sure there has been a R1 release previously. There is a R0 version by Russico, so maybe we have enough people here that have the DVD. __________________ BLU-RAY THE CHOICE OF THE NEXT GENERATION!

05-20-2002, 10:16 AM	#30 (permalink)
DimWit Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Windowsill Bay, Ajax, ON	Lola Rennt or Run, Lola, Run for people not up on their german.

05-21-2002, 05:39 AM	#31 (permalink)
orko007 Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: AUSTRALIA	I 2nd that for LOLA RENNT __________________ BLU-RAY THE CHOICE OF THE NEXT GENERATION!