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Welcome to the Never-Ending Film Festival, which, unlike those lesser film festivals (ahem, Sundance) never ends and serves up a quality flick each and every day for you to watch and discuss. Unlike Movie of the Month, the Never-Ending Film Festival will focus less on masterpieces and more on gems, films that manage to be both entertaining and artistic but don't work too hard on the ol' noggin. Also, most of the films featured in the festival are available online (usually free) or easy to find on DVD. It's a low-pressure, cost-effective way to see some goon-approved minor classics you may have missed, with an atmosphere ideal for friendly discussion. In this, the inaugural week, we're featuring The Proposition, a Gothic western from down under; Forgotten Silver, Peter Jackson's mockumentary about filmmaking; Hanyo, a Korean horror-thriller about the downside of adultery; Linda Linda Linda, which might as well be the Japanese predecessor to Glee; Kontroll, a stylish thriller about the various goings-on in a Hungarian subway system; The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On, a Japanese documentary about the downside of slingshotting royalty; and Forbidden Planet, an American sci-fi flick from the 1950s that's stood the test of time as a genuinely good movie. In short, here's the festival schedule for the following week: 11/16 - The Proposition (Western, 2005, Australia) - IMDb | Netflix Play It Now 11/17 - Forgotten Silver (Comedy, 1995, New Zealand) - IMDb | Netflix 11/18 - Hanyo (Drama, 1960, Korea) - IMDb | The Auteurs 11/19 - Linda Linda Linda (Comedy, 2005, Japan) - IMDb | Netflix | The Auteurs | Trailer (No Subs) 11/20 - Kontroll (Thriller, 2003, Hungary) - IMDb | Netflix | Trailer 11/21 - The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On (Documentary, 1987, Japan) - IMDb | Netflix 11/22 - Forbidden Planet (Sci-Fi, 1960, USA) - IMDb | The Auteurs OK, I have a movie that I want to recommend for festival play... Great! Just read the OP in this thread and submit a recommendation accordingly. If the thread's open, we're taking suggestions and we'll slot your movie for the next available date. Hey, I've read both of these threads but I have a pretty unique question... Great! Toss me a PM or post in the selection thread and I'll answer you as quickly as possible! So watch, enjoy...the discussion starts now!
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| # ? Nov 13, 2009 19:48 |
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bad movie knight
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| # ? Feb 09, 2010 21:05 |
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I'm going to watch The Proposition tomorrow, is anyone else going to do so?
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| # ? Nov 16, 2009 00:00 |
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I'll see if I can squeeze it in sometime tomorrow. I'm looking forward to seeing how this whole experiment goes.
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| # ? Nov 16, 2009 00:06 |
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I've been interested in watching The Proposition for a while now. I guess this is a good enough inspiration to finally get the job done. I'd be down to check out most of the movies that get suggested here as long as I can watch them on Instant Watch or somewhere online.
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| # ? Nov 16, 2009 04:58 |
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Anyone watch The Proposition yet?
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| # ? Nov 17, 2009 00:28 |
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I'm watching it in half an hour.
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| # ? Nov 17, 2009 00:47 |
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It took me a bit longer to get dinner done, but I'm watching it right now. I'll post my thoughts sporadically. Right now the music at the beginning is pretty cool. Edit: 36 minutes in the visuals and mood are really what's keeping me in it. They're excellent but the content of the movie itself, while engaging enough, hasn't quite grabbed me. Just saw a spear through the heart and a head blown off out of nowhere I've got to see where this is going. Edit 2: An hour and a bit in, still very good, a few wonderful moments but it hasn't totally come together yet. The two sides of the story, the town and the brothers in the mountain, are each interesting but I don't see much connection between them and the switching weakens them a bit. Peaceful Anarchy fucked around with this message at Nov 17, 2009 around 03:21 |
| # ? Nov 17, 2009 02:01 |
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I just got back from watching Waltz With Bashir for my film class, so I'm a bit  at the moment. I'll queue up The Proposition shortly.EDIT: About 15 minutes in the fucked around with this message at Nov 17, 2009 around 04:04 |
| # ? Nov 17, 2009 03:21 |
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Got done with The Proposition. The last half hour pulls things together well and makes for a rather satisfying experience. I still think as a whole it falls short of greatness, it drifts around too much, but it does come close and the really nice visuals certainly help. I'm still processing how I feel about the actual events in the film.
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| # ? Nov 17, 2009 04:04 |
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I think The Proposition's greatest strength is obviously its cinematography, not only for its lush depictions of nature, but also for just how loving dirty everything else is. I wouldn't put it up there with stuff by Ford or Leone, but I still enjoyed it.
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| # ? Nov 17, 2009 08:55 |
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Was anyone able to get a copy of Forgotten Silver? I'm gonna pop it in at eleven.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2009 03:32 |
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Not I. Didn't arrive on time. 
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| # ? Nov 18, 2009 03:36 |
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Next time I'll be sure to choose something that's available online. If I'm the only one tonight, I'll just try to have a conversation with myself.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2009 03:42 |
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Ok, I'm starting mine. Apparently Turner Classic is showing 8 1/2 right now, so if you don't have a copy of Forgotten Silver, I guess you could always go watch a real movie about making movies...
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| # ? Nov 18, 2009 04:00 |
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I'm a night late on watching The Proposition but I'm enjoying it so far. I've got about 20 minutes left and while the atmosphere feels authentic, I get a very disjointed feel from the pacing and camerawork. The narrative doesn't really feel like it flows very smoothly. e: Uh.. you did say everyone was capable of taking part, right? I'm the only one posting without a crazy eights thing in their avatar. P.S. Whoa decapitation towards the end of Proposition. Cool. ShoogaSlim fucked around with this message at Nov 18, 2009 around 04:12 |
| # ? Nov 18, 2009 04:10 |
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ShoogaSlim posted:e: Uh.. you did say everyone was capable of taking part, right? I'm the only one posting without a crazy eights thing in their avatar.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2009 04:19 |
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Glad to hear it, seems odd that I'm the only one who decided to partake that isn't in the "crazy eights" club. Anyway, after just finishing The Proposition, I don't really know how I feel about it. The ending seemed like it was the last act of a movie that was better than what the first two thirds actually were. I got the basic premise of everything that went on but there were a lot of things that just existed and wasn't very clear why. A lot of things happen that don't have explanations for how they happen, and maybe I wasn't paying enough attention but I just found myself going "huh?" like when Mikey dies and the black guy tells Charlie that it was his fault, that they shouldn't have left them. How did Mikey die? Does the black guy mean that Charlie should have never left the gang or did he leave them after they broke Mikey out? I liked it, the performances and visual style felt authentic, but the pacing and storytelling felt off. The ending was enjoyable, however. e: Starting Forgotten Silver now. It's available here: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xh...rgotten-silver1 Browsed to that site on my PS3 to get it on my TV and although the quality kind of sucks, it's convenient to watch. ShoogaSlim fucked around with this message at Nov 18, 2009 around 04:35 |
| # ? Nov 18, 2009 04:28 |
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So, um...hmm. The DVD lists Forgotten Silver as being 70 minutes long, but it only clocks in at 55. Maybe they're including the Making-Of feature? So... Sorry about that, guys, I honestly thought the movie was longer than that. It was apparently made for New Zealand public television, so it's not really that surprising. Regardless, I really kinda love this movie. It's pretty conventional in terms of how a documentary is typically constructed, but there's a really infectious enthusiasm for the craft that comes through in the film. I particularly dig the music.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2009 05:04 |
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I just watched it on the site I posted above. It didn't really catch my attention, probably just not in a sit-down-and-watch-a-movie vibe tonight because I started getting OCD during The Proposition, too. Forgotten Silver was humorous and amusing for the most part. Just didn't strike me as anything I'd ever care to watch again.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2009 05:44 |
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It's definitely more of a curiosity than anything else. Your mileage may vary depending on either your film nerdiness or your interest in Peter Jackson. I mostly just like the idea of Jackson goofing on Ken Burns.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2009 05:57 |
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So this thing is turning out to be a success, huh? Hanyo is free on The Auteurs so if I can watch that on my PS3 as well I'll watch it tonight.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2009 18:43 |
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ShoogaSlim posted:So this thing is turning out to be a success, huh? I really wanted to participate, but I've just got too much other stuff to do at the moment. No way I'm gonna have time for Hanyo today or tonight. I've seen all the ones after that, though, so I can at least try to contribute to the discussion (if there is any).
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| # ? Nov 18, 2009 18:58 |
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Linda Linda Linda doesn't seem to be available to watch online anywhere and I couldn't have it from Netflix in time. But Kontroll is on Instant Watch so I'll be able to see that and discuss it.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2009 19:29 |
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ShoogaSlim posted:So this thing is turning out to be a success, huh? I think it's going well, but more people need to make recommendations. I can understand having limited time to watch, I too am pretty busy with work, but submitting a recommendation doesn't take long.
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| # ? Nov 19, 2009 00:04 |
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Do we watch the movie on its date then talk about it the next day or what? Gonna try and watch The Housemaid later tonight.
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| # ? Nov 19, 2009 02:48 |
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Strong Sauce posted:Do we watch the movie on its date then talk about it the next day or what? Gonna try and watch The Housemaid later tonight.
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| # ? Nov 19, 2009 03:30 |
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I will be hitting up Linda Linda Linda, and maybe Forbidden Planet. During the Taste-Stapo I did watch The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On. I highly recommend it, but I need to sit down and watch it again to fully decide my view on it. Also, I have seen Kontroll so I shall talk about that and maybe watch it if time allows.
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| # ? Nov 19, 2009 04:40 |
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Since today's film is Kontroll, I'll post my mini-review from March 2006: Not bad, but schizophrenic. Hints at a thriller in the intro, but then becomes a comedy for the bulk of the film, before returning to the thriller part. The comedy is fine, although a bit reminiscent of those 80's comedies about some ragtag group of misfits -- the cool guy, the veteran, the rookie, the slob, the weirdo, the fringe character with a mysterious past. It's a little more sophisticated than that, but not much. The thriller angle is more intriguing and I'd like to have seen it fleshed out more. Some people seem to read the film as a religious/good vs. evil metaphor, but I'm not convinced. Seems more psychological to me. Bonus points for a nice sense of visual style and a groovy soundtrack. Rating: 7
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| # ? Nov 20, 2009 16:49 |
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Criterion just posted on their FB page that The Housemaid (Hanyo) "is a pretty likely candidate".
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| # ? Nov 21, 2009 05:42 |
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I only watch Proposition, I'm glad it was suggested because I really enjoyed it. It sucked for the sheriff because he really got the short end of the stick. The ending was also very good but I sort of saw that coming (there was a lot of foreshadowing). I didn't really understand the Sheriff's wife though what was her deal after the whipping? e; 7.5
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| # ? Nov 21, 2009 10:05 |
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Based on availability, I'm only able to watch "Forbidden Planet" and "Linda Linda Linda" (I live in this technologically backward country of Japan  ). Today was "Forbidden Planet". That was a pretty good movie. The special effects / animation was rather good considering when this movie was made. Leslie Neilsen as the lead (!) The only thing that I wasn'te too crazy about was the over reliance on the Thermin, or whatever electronic instrument was used. It's there to create the atmosphere, but a little too over used for me. All and all enjoyable, though, thanks penismightier. Tomorrow is Linda, Linda, Linda. I am scared...
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| # ? Nov 21, 2009 12:17 |
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I just watched Hanyo this morning and am now quite excited to hear of a potential Criterion release. I'm not at all familiar with Korean cinema, but I was impressed by this title, and would gladly check out more of Kim Ki-young’s work if it's available and up to par with this. I enjoyed and was quite surprised by the last minute or so of the film, and would like to know exactly what the intent behind it was. Fourth wall breaking, when done well, is always good fun, imo. Here, I don't think it took away anything from the dark, claustrophobic nature of the rest of the film.
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| # ? Nov 21, 2009 20:48 |
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Yabanjin posted:Based on availability, I'm only able to watch "Forbidden Planet" and "Linda Linda Linda" (I live in this technologically backward country of Japan I'm glad you dug it. I can see what you mean about the Theremin - I love it but it dates the film more than anything else - with a more orchestral score, those scenes in the Krell lab would be stunning. Though I always thought someone should take the bit that plays when the monster bends the steps and use it as a rap beat. Notice all the little details that wound up in Star Trek, incidentally? The "stasis" things they stand in when slowing from hyperspace look just like transporter pads, for one.
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| # ? Nov 22, 2009 05:46 |
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penismightier posted:I'm glad you dug it. I can see what you mean about the Theremin - I love it but it dates the film more than anything else - with a more orchestral score, those scenes in the Krell lab would be stunning. Though I always thought someone should take the bit that plays when the monster bends the steps and use it as a rap beat. Absolutely, They must have stolen just about everything from this movie  Actually, I was caught of guard by the "beast", it was far better than I was expecting. Thanks again.
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| # ? Nov 22, 2009 08:01 |
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Ok, Linda Linda Linda It turned out much better than I expected, so thanks FitFortDanga. I didn't realize that one of the leads was the Korean actress Du-na Bae, who you might know from the Korean "horror" movie Gwoemul (known as "The host" in the US). This is the type of movie that is Japan's forte, the human drama. Relationships are key, and what is not said is often more important than what is said. This aspect gets some extra mileage with Son, the exchange student from Korea who accidentally falls into the role of the lead singer (You'll just have to watch to find out how, though). Because her Japanese is not good, and she has trouble saying what she wants to say, the concept of feelings over words is emphasized here. I was initially resistant to watch this because I was afraid it was going to be saccharine sweet in the J-pop idol kind of way, but it came much closer to something like Sekai no chûshin de, ai o sakebu, which is a fantastic movie, but one I can't watch, because it is just affects me too deeply. A sweet movie with nice cinematography that was worth watching.
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| # ? Nov 22, 2009 08:20 |
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Yabanjin posted:Ok, Linda Linda Linda Yay! Glad you enjoyed it. I'm going to check out the movie you mentioned, sounds like my cup of tea. Forbidden Planet is a great movie for several reasons, but #1 is Anne Francis in skimpy outfits. 
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| # ? Nov 22, 2009 08:55 |
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