Track the Films You Watch (2005) (2 Viewers)

[Bob Turnbull]

Seventh Seal - A work of art. I don't pretend to understand its deeper meanings or the many biblical illusions, but there were still plenty of beautiful images and emotional sequences to pull me in. I found it a bit slow in parts, but I feel the need to revisit this again. The scenes with the young woman about to be burned were the most amazing of the film...

Breakfast At Tiffany's - I just never bought into the characters and story. I didn't feel any warmth or compasion for them. In particular Holly Golightly. There were some humourous moments, but most were over the top. Same for the drama. And don't get me started on Mickey Rooney's cliche chinaman character. Ugh. Not a terrible film, but it just didn't connect with me.

Moon Over Broadway - Great documentary of the behind the scenes making of a broadway play. Rehearsals, rewrites, problems, second guessing, etc. Carol Burnett struggles somewhat to get into playing a character in a farce (she realizes that you stick to the script 100%). In an amazing section of the film, she takes to the stage in front of a live audience to do improv stand up halfway through a show (to kill time while some malfunctioning equipment is fixed). Her ease and charm just click with the audience and you can see her so much more relaxed in her natural comedic environment.

Open Water - Some great sequences, some dull ones. Though I give full credit to the filmmakers for even getting a full length movie out of this story (especially as they did everything themselves), I didn't quite take to the characters nor fully enjoy the whole set up towards them being abandoned. The shark sequences were very well done though and brought in the fear and dread. I was also
taken aback by the ending and felt that it was the best way to end it. In particular when she lets go of her husband and his equipment.

 

[Jim_K]

Update

First time viewings in Red
Revisit from my collection in Blue
Out of :star::star::star::star::star:



The Doorway to Hell (1930) :star::star::star: (6/10)
Creaky early talkie stars Lew Ayres as the gangster who consolidates the mobs of Chicago. James Cagney has a supporting role as his right hand. Watchable, but doesn’t come close to reaching the heights of other classic early gangster films such as Public Enemy, Scarface, Little Caesar, etc.

The Ice Storm (1995) :star::star::star: (6/10)
Ang Lee directs a stellar cast in this overly morose melodrama about the moral decadence of upper-middleclass suburbia in the 70’s.

Ivanhoe (1952) :star::star:1/2 (5/10)
Technicolor adventure film in the same vein as Adventures of Robin Hood, except that this is a rather bland effort when compared to that classic. Robert Taylor as Ivanhoe is as enigmatic as a block of wood.

The Vikings (1958) :star::star::star::star: (8/10)
Kirk Douglas & Ernest Borgnine shine in this outstanding adventure film. Everything about this production is top notch from the performances, sets, action sequences, filming locale, Cinematography by the great Jack Cardiff to that great rousing score.

The Golden Coach (1953) :star::star::star: (6/10)
A very strange Renoir Technicolor film has an Italian comedy troupe arriving in colonial South America. The cusp of the story has the troupe’s leading lady being wooed by three local gentleman.

Secret Honor (1984) :star::star: (4/10)
This rambling one-man show is a fictional account of Nixon’s final night in the White House. A bit too stagy for my taste as Altman remains very hit & miss with me.

Maîtresse (1973) :star: (2/10)
Petty thief Gerard Depardieu gets involved with a dominatrix and hard core S&M ensues. Trash disguised as art a.k.a. snob-porn.

 

[SteveGon]

Random Harvest (1942)

Viewed 1/15/2005

Superb romantic drama about an amnesiac WWI veteran taken in by a showgirl. They fall in love and get married. Then he regains his memory and forgets his amnesiac days. Forgotten wife tracks him down and becomes his secretary as she's unwilling to risk damaging his mental health by revealing her true identity. But what happens when he tells her he's going to get married? This is inherently silly stuff, but it comes off quite well thanks to a stellar cast headlined by Ronald Colman and Greer Garson. Hell, Colman could make a Pauly Shore movie respectable.

:star: :star: :star: 1/2 out of :star: :star: :star: :star:

 

[Michael Elliott]

01/12/05

M (1931) :star::star::star::star:

Fritz Lang’s haunting masterpiece about a child murderer (Peter Lorre) and the paranoia that hits the town. I believe this was my third viewing of the film and afterwards I remembered why I don’t watch this film to often. That damn thing is just way too disturbing and after viewing it I can’t help but get sick to my stomach. The film is brilliant on all levels ranging from the look to the performances. Lorre is so creepy but at the same time he’s able to get sympathy at the end. The entire film plays out like a documentary and Lang draws you into the film like no other. This is certainly one of the greatest films ever made but not one I revisit much.

M. le maudit (1982) B+

Claude Chabrol was asked to make a short of his favorite film so he remade M. Overall, this is a pretty good short version of the classic with Chabrol taking the best scenes and putting them together.

Delivery Boy, The (1931) B-

Mickey stops by Minnie’s house and the two jump on the piano for song and dance. Decent short with a nice musical number and some funny stuff involving Pluto.

Grocery Boy, The (1932) B+

Mickey delivers some groceries to Minnie for supper that night but Pluto makes a mess by stealing the turkey. A nice musical segment is followed by some big laughs as Mickey tries to get the turkey back from the dog.

Mickey in Arabia (1932) B

Cute short has Mickey’s visit to Arabia turn sour after Minnie is kidnapped. The drunken camel gag is the highlight.

Killers, The (1964) :star::star:1/2

A pair a hit men (one played by Lee Marvin) killed a guy named Johnny North (John Cassavetes) only to later learn that he was involved with a heist and landed one million dollars. The two track down those involved with the heist including Johnny’s girl (Angie Dickinson) and her other lover played by Ronald Reagan. This is far below the original film but on its own the thing isn’t too bad thanks in large part to the performances by Marvin, Cassavetes and Reagan in his final film role.

Killers, The (1958) A-

Andrei Tarkovsky’s student film based on Ernest Hemingways’ story of a couple hit men. For a student film this thing is incredibly well done and certainly better than the 1964 version. The cinematography is top notch as are the performances. A somber little film.

Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla (1952) :star:1/2

Oh boy, that title says it all. Martin & Lewis wannabe’s Sammy Petrillo and Duke Mitchell fall out of a plane and land on a weird island where a mad scientist (Bela Lugosi) is doing experiments with gorillas. For some reason Jerry Lewis sued the makers of this film since his act was stolen but why? It’s not like anyone was going to see this thing when released. Lugosi, as usual, does his best and delivers a watchable performance. The only laughs from the duo come in a cute scene where they mistake Lugosi for Dracula. This is an incredibly bad film but for some reason….I’m attracted to it.

01/13/05

Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr., The (1997) :star::star::star::star:

Wonderful documentary takes a long and hard look at the career of Ed Wood. We go back to his childhood all the way up to his death with his family, friends and co-workers discussing him. It’s good to see an honest documentary about him but the jackass of the documentary has to be Bela Lugosi, Jr. who refers to Wood as a loser and a user. He would later take back these comments on the commentary track but he still looks like a fool.

How To Make a Monster (1958) :star:1/2

Semi-sequel to I Was a Teenage Werewolf and I Was a Teenage Frankenstein deals with a makeup artist (Robert H. Harris) who is fired by the studio so he turns two teens into the werewolf and Frankenstein monster for revenge. This is a pretty bad film but it does have its charm, although it can’t come close to the first two films. The last segment is in color.

Blood of Dracula (1957) :star::star:1/2

A troubled teen (Sandra Harrison) goes to a boarding school where a teacher starts doing experiments on her. The teacher puts Nancy under hypnosis and soon murders begin to occur. Too bad this film wasn’t called I Was a Teenage Vampire to fit in with the others but other than that this movie isn’t too bad. The look of the vampire is quite good and there’s some funny dialogue throughout the movie. The pacing is a bit off, which keeps it from being better.

01/14/05

Day the World Ended (1956) :star::star:1/2

A nuclear attack wipes the Earth clean of any humans with the exception of seven people. The seven people hold up in an old farmhouse but soon one creature with three eyes shows up. The beautiful looking monster doesn’t show up until the final ten minutes, which is somewhat okay because the characters are so likeable that we don’t mind spending an hour with them. However, around the fifty-minute mark things start to slow down a bit too much. This was Roger Corman’s first attempt at science fiction.

Lugosi: Hollywood’s Dracula (1997) :star::star::star:

Interesting look at Bela Lugosi’s personal life, his rise to fame and eventually the Ed Wood films. The documentary isn’t anything too special and the extras are actually a lot nicer. We get interviews with the normal folks, although it’s good to see Sammy Petrillo.

Earth vs. The Spider (1958) :star::star:

Another big bug from from Bert I. Gordon. Two teens walk into a cave and run out when they see a huge spider. The police think they kill it but soon the spider is terrorizing the town. The effects are laughable, the performances silly but that’s part of the charm.

Cop Land (1996) :star::star::star::star:

Brilliant drama about police corruption in NYC and the small town sheriff (Sylvester Stallone) who must rise to the occasion. I love films that have great actors battling against one another and this film is full of it. Robert DeNiro, Ray Liotta and Harvey Keitel are among the greatest character actors out there and seeing them all together giving their best is something special. Stallone also gets a chance to act and proves that he can when the material is right. He’s wonderful even compared to the bigger guys. The smaller characters are also brought to life due to Cathy Moriarty, Annabella Sciorra, Peter Berg, Robert Patrick and Janeane Garofalo. The silent ending was a great touch by the director.

01/15/05

Death Wish 3 (1985) :star::star::star:

Insanely crazy and over the top sequel find Paul Kersey (Charles Bronson) protecting some old folks whose neighborhood is being taken over by thugs. The original screenplay wasn’t meant as a Death Wish sequel but instead was a separate spoof of all the action films out at the time. This certainly shows because of how crazy and violent this film is. At least 100 people get killed in the final fifteen minutes so that should tell you something. As usual, Bronson is a lot of fun and one tough SOB. Citizen Kane it’s not but Bronson would kick his ass.

Brain Eaters, The (1958) :star::star::star:

A fun little sci-fi film about a spaceship that lands in Illinois and instead of aliens, the ship brought parasites that attach the back of human’s brains. This low budget shocker really doesn’t have anything great going for it but it remains fun throughout its 60-minute running time. It’s also clear to see this had a minor influence on Night of the Living Dead.

01/16/05

Hardcore (1979) :star::star::star:

Director/screenwriter Paul Schrader once again remakes the storyline of The Searchers, this time with George C. Scott playing a religious father trying to track down his runaway daughter who joined the porn industry. Scott is the main reason to see this film due to his great performance and it’s also interesting seeing the lower side of the porn business. The biggest problem is that we’ve seen this type of film plenty of times before in the Ford film as well as Schrader’s screenplay to Taxi Driver. The ending really doesn’t close things up either but all in all, this is a good film.

 

[Joe Karlosi]

I'll have to disagree with your low opinion of HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER, Mike. I've always enjoyed it as a fun fifties horror flick.

HARDCORE may have a similar plotline to THE SEARCHERS, but I wouldn't think of it as some sort of remake.

 

[Haggai]

Michael, I admire M as much as you do, but aside from that, my feelings about it seem to be quite different. The police-procedural stuff does have a largely documentary feel, but aside from that, I think this is about as "cinematic" as any other great film. According to many of the Criterion supplemenets, it was seen in Germany at the time as a ripped-from-the-headlines crime story, but there are so many memorable filmic touches: the angles and compositions of the chase sequence as the beggars and the criminals pursue Lorre, his entrance into the "trial" sequence (my favorite shot in the whole movie, the pan across the huge crowd of criminals all gathered to accuse him), the intercutting between the police and criminal conferences to emphasize how much they have in common in this story, etc. Also, I think it has a very high re-watchability factor, in spite of the disturbing thrust of the main story-line; there's just so much else going on to soak in. Notice that during the first hour or so, Lorre himself hardly appears on-screen at all!

On a different note regarding this movie: when I first saw it, during a theatrical re-release 7 or 8 years ago, I was really blown away by Gustav Grundgens, who played the leader of the criminals, "Safecracker." Watching it again on DVD, I certainly had the same reaction to his incredible performance. Then I looked him up on IMDB and found that he was largely the inspiration for the novel Mephisto, which was adapted into a well-known early '80s German film of the same name, starring Klaus-Maria Brandauer. I thought they might mention that somewhere on the Criterion DVD, but there's almost nothing about him in any of the featurettes, interviews, or in the commentary. Seems like he had a very interesting career.

 

[JonZ]

Straw Dogs (71):star: :star: :star:
Deliverance (72):star: :star: :star: 1/2
Soul Of The Sword (78) :star: :star: :star:
A Simple Plan (98) :star: :star: :star:1/2
Shawshank Redemption (94):star: :star: :star:1/2

James Bond films have also been on Encore all weekend:

The Spy Who Loved Me (77) :star: :star: :star: 1/2
From Russia With Love (63):star: :star: :star:
Octopussy (83) :star: :star:
For Your Eyes Only (81):star: :star: :star:

 

[Michael Elliott]

Perhaps you should actually see THE SEARCHERS before commenting on how much it had to do with HARDCORE.


Haggai, I agree with what you wrote. I'm just writing down brief comments on here but if I was to expand the reviews it would cover a lot of what you said. For some damn reason, the film really got under my skin with this viewing. I thought Lang did a brilliant job at putting the viewing into the film, so much so that it seemed like we were on the streets with all the characters. The paranoia of the characters really leaps out at the viewer especially in the scenes where NO ONE can get close to a child without those around him thinking he is the killer. The other stories about the crooks wanting to killer off the streets so that they can continue to be crooks is also very well done. What really makes my stomach turn is the ending with Lorre. I've always said who knows what these killers think or who know why they do what they do but with Lorre's performance, it was if we were watching a real killer tell us why he is the way he is.

 

[Joe Karlosi]

I know enough to know it's different. I've read tons of reviews and plot synopsis, but I guess I missed the part where the cowboy dresses up like a director and asks a prostitute to help him out. The common and very generalized idea of a worried man seeking out to help a relative of his is not enough to qualify as a "remake" in my book. Check out the first 10 most recent "chronologically" entered plot descriptions for THE SEARCHERS over at the IMDB... NONE of them sound anything like HARDCORE.

 

[Joe Karlosi]

Maybe you'd feel better if it had been called its other title, THE BOYS FROM BROOKLYN. Anyway, when I'm in the mood for a Lugosi fix, I'd watch this one over PLAN 9.

 

[Ray H]

Wow. I've seen a total of four films so far this year. Pretty pathetic for me. For comparison's sake, this time last year, I had seen 24 films.

I didn't count listening to the four commentaries on ROTK (16 hours!)or the nearly 22 hours of TV on DVD that I'm going through now though.

 

[Bob Turnbull]

Zatoichi - Easy to see why Beat Takeshi's version of the Blind Swordsman has won several audience awards at film festivals. Cool, fun, surprising. As great as the film is, my favourite scenes were the ones that showed workmen pounding rhythmically away on their jobs to the same beats as the music. Very well done and almost as fun as the final dancing sequences (bringing all the actors back together).

My Voyage To Italy - Martin Scorcese's 4 hour journey through Italian cinema felt a lot shorter. I can't get enough of listening to someone passionately and knowledgeably discuss film. From the neo-realists to Fellini, Scorcese goes in depth on some of his fave Italian films he watched as he grew up. Some quite extended scenes from the movies in question and incredibly interesting insights.

 

[Joe Karlosi]

I don't count any of these either, and though everyone's entitled to have his own style, I think it's cheating to include non-feature documentaries, non-feature concerts, film shorts, cartoons, commentaries or repeat viewings. If I included everything, I'd have 900 by the end of the year! I also don't list a film as watched unless I see the entire thing in one sitting, straight through, no nodding off or anything.

Just my three cents.

 

[Jim_K]

I also enjoyed Takeshi's Zatoichi but there are probably 8 or 9 films of the original series that I'd pick over this one. Still I agree it was damn good.

First time viewings in Red
Revisit from my collection in Blue
Out of :star::star::star::star::star:



Undercurrent (1946) :star::star:1/2 (5/10)
Katherine Hepburn suspects her husband is planning to murder her in this very average mystery film. Robert Mitchum has a supporting role.

Where Danger Lives (1950) :star::star:1/2 (5/10)
Robert Mitchum & Claude Rains fight over a gal in this mediocre noir picture.

The Village (2004) :star::star::star:1/2 (7/10)
Don’t quite understand the bad reviews this one got, though I suppose if you were expecting a horror film you’d be disappointed. While I don’t think this is as good as M Night’s previous efforts it’s still an interesting ride in a Twilight Zone kind of way.

Also caught the first half of Cleopatra which I’ll probably end up finishing today.

 

[SteveGon]

Au Hasard Balthazar (1966)

Viewed 1/16/2005 (first viewing)

The life and death of a donkey as told by Robert Bresson. Beast of burden Balthazar doesn't have it easy, but neither does Marie, his first owner. Both suffer at the hands of a young hoodlum and the local miser, their innocent lives exploited by all the evils humanity has to offer. An ineffably sad film, but surprisingly, not really depressing.

:star: :star: :star: 1/2 out of :star: :star: :star: :star:


Cul-De-Sac (1966)

Viewed 1/16/2005 (first viewing)

Roman Polanski's strange black comedy about two wounded gangsters who burst in on the lives of a mismatched couple. Thematically similar to Knife in the Water, but not quite as successful. Still well worth seeing.

:star: :star: :star: out of :star: :star: :star: :star:

 

[DieterW]

Movies watched in 2005

Out of :star::star::star::star::star:

= Torture
:star: = Extremely bad, will never see it again
:star:

= Bad, will never see it again
:star::star: = Not really good, but might want to see it again in a decade or three
:star::star:

and higher = Good and will certainly see it again some time in the near or far future.

I only keep a record of titles I watched on DVD. I don't have cable anyway.

January

01/01: The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953) :star::star:

01/01: Stacy (2001) :star:

02/01: Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) :star::star::star::star:
02/01: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) :star::star::star:
02/01: The House of Usher (1960) :star::star::star:

02/01: Der letzte Mann (1924) :star::star::star::star:

03/01: Return of the One-Armed Swordsman (1969) :star::star::star:

03/01: All the King's Men (1949) :star::star::star::star:
04/01: La Kermesse Héroïque (1935) :star::star::star::star:
05/01: Berlin: Die Sinfonie der Großstadt (1927) :star::star::star::star:

06/01: Les Cauchemars Naissent la Nuit (1970) :star::star:

06/01: The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) :star::star::star:
06/01: L'Âge d'Or (1930) :star::star::star::star:
07/01: Uomini si Nasce Poliziotti si Muore (1976) :star::star::star:

07/01: How Green Was My Valley (1941) :star::star::star:

08/01: Hatchet for the Honeymoon (1970) :star::star::star:

08/01: Dangerous Seductress (1992) :star::star:
08/01: Avere Vent'anni (1978) :star::star:

10/01: Conquest of Space (1955) :star:

11/01: Touch of Evil (1958) :star::star::star::star:
12/01: The Teahouse (1974) :star::star::star:
13/01: Glen or Glenda? (1953) :star::star:

15/01: Eine Armee Gretchen (1973) :star::star::star:
16/01: Les Mille et une Perversions de Felicia (1975) :star::star::star:
16/01: The Creeping Flesh (1973) :star::star::star:

17/01: Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold (1975) :star::star:
18/01: Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959) :star::star::star:
21/01: La Bête (1975) :star:

21/01: Napoli Violenta (1976) :star::star::star:

22/01: La Belva col Mitra (1977) :star::star::star:
22/01: Die Liebesbriefe einer portugiesischen Nonne (1977) :star::star::star:
23/01: Short: The Cameraman's Revenge (1912) :star::star::star:
23/01: Short: The Insects' Christmas (1913) :star::star:

23/01: Short: The Frogs Who Wanted a King (1922) :star::star::star:

23/01: Short: Voice of the Nightingale (1923) :star::star::star:
23/01: Short: Winter Carousel (1958) :star::star:

23/01: The Quiller Memorandum (1966) :star::star::star:

24/01: Ultimo Mondo Cannibale (1977) :star::star::star:
25/01: The Killing Machine (1975) :star::star::star:

26/01: Jail Bait (1954) :star::star:

26/01: Short: The Charge of the Light Brigade (1912) :star::star::star:
26/01: The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) :star::star::star:

27/01: Fanfan la Tulipe (1952) :star::star:

28/01: Short: Futurama S01E02: Episode Two, The Series Has Landed :star::star:

28/01: Short: Futurama S01E03: I, Roommate :star::star:

28/01: Short: Futurama S01E04: Love's Labours Lost in Space :star::star:

28/01: Bob le Flambeur (1955) :star::star::star::star:
28/01: Lust for a Vampire (1971) :star::star::star:
31/01: The Thing from Another World (1951) :star::star::star:

February

01/02: Torpedo Bombers (1983) :star::star::star:

02/02: Elgar (1962) :star::star::star:

02/02: Short: Futurama S01E05: Fear of a Bot Planet :star::star::star:

02/02: Short: Futurama S01E06: A Fishfull of Dollars :star::star::star:
04/02: Short: Futurama S01E07: My Three Suns :star::star:

04/02: Short: Futurama S01E08: A Big Piece of Garbage :star::star::star:
04/02: Short: Futurama S01E09: Hell Is Other Robots :star::star:

04/02: La Mala Ordina (1972) :star::star::star:

05/02: Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970) :star::star:
05/02: L'Ultimo Treno della Notte (1975) :star::star::star:
06/02: Short: Futurama S01E10: A Flight to Remember :star::star::star:
06/02: Short: Futurama S01E11: Mars University :star::star:

06/02: Short: Futurama S01E12: When Aliens Attack :star::star:

06/02: Short: Futurama S01E13: Fry & the Slurm Factory :star::star:
06/02: Fargo (1996) :star::star::star:

13/02: The Sinful Nuns of Saint Valentine (1974) :star::star::star:
13/02: Autopsy (1975) :star::star::star:

19/02: Blood of the Vampires (1971) :star::star::star:
19/02: Liberi Armati Pericolosi (1976) :star::star::star:

20/02: Pink Flamingos (1972) :star::star::star:

21/02: Short: Futurama S02E01: I Second that Emotion :star::star:
21/02: Short: Futurama S02E02: Brannigan, Begin Again :star::star::star:
21/02: Short: Futurama S02E03: A Head in the Polls :star::star:

22/02: Short: Futurama S02E04: XMas Story :star::star:

23/02: Short: Futurama S02E05: Why Must I Be a Crustacean in Love :star::star:

23/02: Revenge in the Tiger Cage (1977) :star::star::star:
24/02: Herr Tartüff (1926) :star::star::star::star:

25/02: Titanic (1943) :star::star::star::star:
26/02: Tintorera (1977) :star::star::star:
26/02: Women in Fury (1985) :star::star::star:
26/02: Killer Must Kill Again (1975) :star::star::star:

27/02: Little Caesar (1931) :star::star::star:

March

04/03: Piccadilly (1929) :star::star::star::star:
05/03: I Ragazzi del Massacro (1969) :star::star::star:
05/03: Short: Futurama S02E06: The Lesser of Two Evils :star::star:

05/03: Short: Futurama S02E07: Put Your Head on My Shoulders :star::star:

06/03: Short: Futurama S02E08: Raging Bender :star::star::star:
06/03: Short: Futurama S02E09: A Bicyclops Built for Two :star::star::star:
06/03: Short: Futurama S02E10: A Clone of My Own :star::star:
07/03: Short: Futurama S02E11: How Hermes Requisitioned His Groove Back :star::star:

07/03: Short: Futurama S02E12: The Deep South :star::star:

07/03: Short: Futurama S02E13: Bender Gets Made :star::star:

08/03: Short: Futurama S02E14: Mother's Day :star::star::star:
08/03: Short: Futurama S02E15: The Problem With Popplers :star::star::star:

08/03: Short: Futurama S02E16: Anthology of Interest 1 :star::star:
08/03: Short: Futurama S02E17: War is the H-Word :star::star::star:
08/03: Short: Futurama S02E18: The Honking :star::star:

08/03: Short: Futurama S02E19: The Cryonic Woman :star::star:
09/03: Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) :star::star::star:
10/03: Laura (1944) :star::star::star::star:
11/03: 7 Grandmasters (1978) :star::star::star:
12/03: Murders in the Rue Morgue (1971) :star::star::star:
12/03: Les Yeux sans Visage (1959) :star::star::star:

13/03: Cry of the Banshee (1970) :star::star::star:
14/03: Orgy of the Dead (1965) :star::star:
15/03: Undefeatable (1994) :star::star:

16/03: The Iron Giant (1999) :star::star::star:
19/03: Combat Shock (1986) :star::star:

19/03: Reazione a Catena (1971) :star::star::star::star:
22/03: Il Profumo della Signora in Nero (1974) :star::star::star:

23/03: Thieves' Highway (1949) :star::star::star:

24/03: Alien Dead (1980) :star:
24/03: Le Diabolique Docteur Z (1966) :star::star::star::star:
27/03:

 

[Brook K]

Just a warning on Voyage to Italy, see the movies first! I love Scorsese's passion, but I have no idea why he chooses to present clips that reveal the endings of several classics. It's kind of a catch 22 doc, there really isn't enough "meat" for those who've seen the films and are fans of this period of Italian cinema, but it can't be recommended as an introduction to those who haven't, because of the spoiler-filled clips.

He shows the endings of Germany Year Zero, Umberto D, Shoeshine, at least 2 of Paisa's, Stromboli, and probably some others as well.

 

[Dana Fillhart]

My (better-late-than-never) placeholder.

 

[Michael Elliott]

Joe, you might be interested to know that short films, live action or cartoons, are just as much a film as a feature. We had 20 years of these shorts before we ever got a feature film. Plus, many of the shorts from Disney and other studios were what drew people in. Not the feature itself.

Re: THE SEARCHERS, perhaps it's time you see this classic then we will discuss how much it had on HARDCORE.

 

[Mario Gauci]

Joe,

I'm with you on the Audio Commentaries thing. I don't count them as a bona-fide viewing since one is merely looking at the film (as opposed to actually watching it) while listening to something other than its original soundtrack.

However, I'm with Michael on the Shorts: surely, such great films (which is what they truly are, regardless of their length) like EASY STREET (1916), COPS (1922), UN CHIEN ANDALOU (1929), THE MUSIC BOX (1932), ZERO DE CONDUITE (1933), UNE PARTIE DE CAMPAGNE (1936), DER FUERHER'S FACE (1942), BAD LUCK BLACKIE (1949), LE SANG DES BETES (1949), THE TWO MOUSEKETEERS (1951), DUCK AMUCK (1953), NUIT ET BROUILLARD (1955) and LA JETEE` (1962) - to mention some of the most famous examples - deserve to be kept track of...which is what we're all doing in this thread in the end!