i have strangely never seen Bell, Book and Candle except for a few minutes on broadcast TV
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 17 February 2016 19:44 (eight years ago) link
it's a good movie, but i was referring to Day of Wrath!
― wizzz! (amateurist), Wednesday, 17 February 2016 19:50 (eight years ago) link
i have seen it
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 17 February 2016 19:51 (eight years ago) link
"bell, book, and candle" is a great title btw. almost a better title than a film.
― wizzz! (amateurist), Wednesday, 17 February 2016 19:53 (eight years ago) link
full ND/NF sked out
http://www.filmlinc.org/daily/complete-lineup-announced-for-45th-new-directors-new-films/
silent witches w/ piano tnite
http://www.bam.org/film/2016/haxan
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Thursday, 18 February 2016 19:41 (eight years ago) link
The Mask of Satan/Black Sunday/whatever it's called was really good
― 龜, Thursday, 18 February 2016 22:18 (eight years ago) link
From ND/NF there is one film that has been a triumph throughout Europe, and which is a must-see or whatever, and that is Lost and Beautiful. It was at Locarno, at CPH:DOX everyone agreed it was by far best in comp - except the judges who gave the two awards to two rubbish American indie-crap - and then it won best debut at Gothenburg. Really, it's a great debut!
Behemoth is pretty cool as well. Film geeks should check out 5+ hour japanese film Happy Hour. It has some pretty unique sequences, but it wasn't quite the great film I'd hoped it would be.
― Frederik B, Thursday, 18 February 2016 22:39 (eight years ago) link
there's this diagnosable guy who goes to every rep theater in NY who desperately tries to engage total starngers, alone or in groups, in conversation, and i am going to physically attack him very soon. Recognize him by his plastic knapsack, and tendency to ask if you're reading the Times "HOW"S THE GREY LADY TONIGHT?"
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Friday, 19 February 2016 03:56 (eight years ago) link
If it is the same guy I am thinking of, I believe someone I know sort of befriended him and told me his real name once. I remember his catchphrase as being "How did you like the MOVIE?" or "What did you think of the MOVIE?" He would sort of linger or lurk right outside the theater lobby and then kind of run up to somebody of his choosing on the way out to pose his exit interview question.
― Thank You For Cosmic Jive Talkin' (James Redd and the Blecchs), Friday, 19 February 2016 04:14 (eight years ago) link
tonight he was muttering (after 1922's Haxan) "1903, year of the Red Line."
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Friday, 19 February 2016 04:20 (eight years ago) link
It's not the 30-(40-?)something krishna-ish dude, is it?
""HOW"S THE GREY LADY TONIGHT?""
now i know my opening line with morbs.
"i am going to physically attack him very soon."
you might want to work on that issue.
― Comprehensive Nuclear Suggest-Ban Treaty (benbbag), Friday, 19 February 2016 04:20 (eight years ago) link
yeah, not serious, you troglodyte
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Friday, 19 February 2016 04:33 (eight years ago) link
I also think I have run into this guy
― i believe that (s)he is sincere (forksclovetofu), Friday, 19 February 2016 06:54 (eight years ago) link
Btw I meant to post about how much I hated mustang, just seemed unjustifiably exploitative and manipulative and utterly disregarding of characterization or depth. Kind of offensive portrayal of some very disturbing issues imo
― i believe that (s)he is sincere (forksclovetofu), Friday, 19 February 2016 06:56 (eight years ago) link
forks you ... just posted abt it
― bloat laureate (schlump), Friday, 19 February 2016 07:02 (eight years ago) link
well I meant to
― i believe that (s)he is sincere (forksclovetofu), Friday, 19 February 2016 07:04 (eight years ago) link
TRY THE WINE
― Comprehensive Nuclear Suggest-Ban Treaty (benbbag), Saturday, 20 February 2016 02:56 (eight years ago) link
more events at the new LES rep theater (a couple too effing cute for my taste)
http://www.indiewire.com/article/new-yorks-new-indie-movie-theater-is-teaming-up-with-the-criterion-collection-20160219
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Monday, 22 February 2016 22:04 (eight years ago) link
hoping to squeeze in Chris Marker's film on Kurosawa at FF between work and Akerman's Golden Eighties tonight.
Rosenbaum on John Gianvito's 4-1/2-hour Wake (Subic) screening at MoMA this Saturday (I be there):
http://www.filmcomment.com/blog/an-epic-of-understanding-john-gianvitos-wake-subic/
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 24 February 2016 19:46 (eight years ago) link
http://asiasociety.org/new-york/ghosts-samurai-and-war-series-classic-japanese-film
― 龜, Friday, 26 February 2016 12:11 (eight years ago) link
otm, also noah bibimbap should be put down
― bloat laureate (schlump), Saturday, 27 February 2016 02:52 (eight years ago) link
Jerryfest begins today; intrigued to see the turnout
http://www.moma.org/calendar/film/1621
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 1 March 2016 14:38 (eight years ago) link
Arabian Nights in its 6+ hour entirety at MOMI
http://www.movingimage.us/visit/calendar/2016/03/05/detail/arabian-nights
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 2 March 2016 18:12 (eight years ago) link
in the Metrograph opening weekend fare, a cult indie rarity of 1970
http://metrograph.com/film/film/41/the-projectionist
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Thursday, 3 March 2016 18:07 (eight years ago) link
http://filmforum.org/series/it-girls-flappers-jazz-babies-vamps-series
So much fun stuff here. Will personally vouch for MADAME SATAN, CALL HER SAVAGE and BABY FACE.
― Nhex, Saturday, 5 March 2016 21:05 (eight years ago) link
on BAM's Migrating Forms series
http://www.artnews.com/2016/03/04/at-bams-migrating-forms-film-festival-internet-obsessed-millennials-and-war-torn-countries-collide/
http://artforum.com/film/id=58558
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 8 March 2016 20:32 (eight years ago) link
Akerman retro at BAM in April
http://www.bam.org/film/2016/chantal-akerman
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 8 March 2016 22:51 (eight years ago) link
Eustache retro at Metrograph begins today
http://metrograph.com/series/series/8/jean-eustache
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 9 March 2016 17:06 (eight years ago) link
and obviously, this
http://www.bam.org/film/2016/a-brighter-summer-day
(dcp ahead of the blu, but anyway)
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Friday, 11 March 2016 20:44 (eight years ago) link
i'm seeing that today at 2
― 龜, Saturday, 12 March 2016 13:46 (eight years ago) link
lincoln center's pre-stonewall queer cinema retro looks outstanding
http://www.filmlinc.org/daily/queer-cinema-stonewall-lineup-announced/
― donna rouge, Monday, 14 March 2016 19:14 (eight years ago) link
here in LA we're getting a city-wide chantal akerman retro
http://www.cinefamily.org/films/underground-usa-focus-on-ucla/#chantal-akerman-contre-loubliagainst-oblivion
― donna rouge, Monday, 14 March 2016 19:19 (eight years ago) link
has anyone actually been to metrograph yet?
http://metrograph.com/series/series/6/welcome-to-metrographa-to-z
― 龜, Monday, 14 March 2016 23:16 (eight years ago) link
nope, i've had other repertory priorities.
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 15 March 2016 11:20 (eight years ago) link
ND/NF roundup by Slant (no way, Weiner)
http://www.slantmagazine.com/features/article/new-directors-new-films-2016
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 15 March 2016 20:24 (eight years ago) link
film comment podcast on ndnf is really interesting. some gd taubin trash talk.
― bloat laureate (schlump), Wednesday, 16 March 2016 06:04 (eight years ago) link
BAM's Evergreen Review retro: Godard, Warhol, Robbe-Grillet etc
http://www.bam.org/film/2016/from-the-third-eye
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Thursday, 17 March 2016 11:53 (eight years ago) link
I learned one main thing from that podcast, and that is that I can't stand Taubin. The talk about whether the travelogue was 'a film' was amazingly awful.
― Frederik B, Thursday, 17 March 2016 13:11 (eight years ago) link
not sure where else to put this, but... powerful stuff: http://www.davidbordwell.net/blog/2016/03/22/our-daily-barbarisms-leo-hurwitzs-strange-victory-1948/
― wizzz! (amateurist), Tuesday, 22 March 2016 19:37 (eight years ago) link
Saw Strange Victory on Sunday in Brooklyn. Fine liberal, integrationist propaganda, drew a good crowd. Also impossible not to be depressed about in the current historical moment.
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 22 March 2016 19:42 (eight years ago) link
that's the key note bordwell strikes, and it's a sad one.
― wizzz! (amateurist), Tuesday, 22 March 2016 19:43 (eight years ago) link
anyone gonna try Happy Hour? I generally prefer at-home options now for single-sit 5-hour films.
http://filmmakermagazine.com/97860-happy-hour-the-best-317-minutes-of-new-directorsnew-films-2016/#.VvWageIrJhE
http://www.moma.org/calendar/events/1903?locale=en
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Friday, 25 March 2016 20:10 (eight years ago) link
It's worth seeing. The review mentions Rivette, and yeah, there's a couple of that kind of sequences, and they're great (and by far the greatest thing in it).
― Frederik B, Friday, 25 March 2016 20:42 (eight years ago) link
ok i am skittish...
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Friday, 25 March 2016 21:22 (eight years ago) link
i wonder how the Peckinpah retro will do up against Akerman.
http://www.filmlinc.org/series/bring-me-the-head-of-sam-peckinpah/#films
http://www.villagevoice.com/film/bloodied-and-out-of-time-sam-peckinpah-fights-on-at-lincoln-center-8450451
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 29 March 2016 16:47 (eight years ago) link
going to be out of town for most of next week so i'm missing much of the akerman retro here (including the musical, which i think i'm most bummed about)
― donna rouge, Tuesday, 29 March 2016 19:32 (eight years ago) link
yeah keep an eye out for that in future
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 29 March 2016 19:33 (eight years ago) link
the WFMU doc runs for 9 days (or more?) at IFC; appearances by radio stars, and a must for fans.
http://www.ifccenter.com/films/sex-broadcasting/
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 March 2016 00:12 (eight years ago) link
was gonna go see the new Malick at MOMI tonight, but it seems to be my only open date to see this Helen Twelvetrees pre-Code thing:
http://www.moma.org/calendar/film/1620?locale=en
A week from Sunday, Jerry Lewis appears at MoMA after a screening of what will likely be his last starring vehicle.
http://www.moma.org/calendar/events/1991?locale=en
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Friday, 1 April 2016 18:32 (eight years ago) link