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Come And See
Sep 15, 2008

We're all awash in a sea of blood, and the least we can do is wave to each other.


Netflix now has a bunch of Charlie Chaplin movies (at least in Canada):

The Great Dictator
Modern Times
The Gold Rush
Limelight
The Circus
The Kid
City Lights
Monsieur Verdoux

I figured this would be the thread to ask: how would you rank these films? I'm going to try and convince my remote-viewing movie night crew to watch a few, starting with the best.

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Kart Barfunkel
Nov 10, 2009


City Lights is number one, no contest.

After that you can go:
The Great Dictator
Modern Times
The Gold Rush (make sure it’s the cut w/out the narration)
The Kid

Then:
Limelight
The Circus
Monsieur Verdoux

They’re all great. Great Dictator would be pretty relevant, but City Lights is now and forever a crowd pleaser, tear-jerker and is pretty much perfect.

Kart Barfunkel fucked around with this message at 06:21 on Jun 24, 2020

Escobarbarian
Jun 18, 2004


Grimey Drawer
City Lights and Modern Times are the two most generally acclaimed overall so maybe the best two to start with, but Modern Times is Chaplin’s last film with the Tramp so maybe you would want to do others before getting to that one. Great Dictator is after that even.

But yeah start with City Lights it’s so so good

yea ok
Jul 27, 2006

you don't need to watch them all but i think it's important to watch the ones you're interested in, in the order they were released. modern times is a great standalone movie, but as the bridge for chaplin from silent to talkie it's taken to a new level. & even going from the kid to the circus you can see his innovations and technique improve substantially. or dont do any of that poo poo you're in for a treat regardless

bear named tators
Dec 16, 2006

.:.::HONKIN A POTATO::.:.
City Lights is definitely the greater film, but imo Gold Rush is the funniest and most visually interesting one. Vastly prefer it to Modern Times, which is still great.

Egbert Souse
Nov 6, 2008

City Lights is Chaplin's masterpiece, IMO, but The Kid, The Gold Rush (original cut), The Circus, and Modern Times are all fantastic.

For that matter, I'd definitely check out his dozen Mutual shorts since they're up there with the 1920-1923 solo Keaton comedies.

Zogo
Jul 29, 2003

I'm in the minority but Monsieur Verdoux (1947) is my favorite as I found it more philosophically interesting than anything else.

Still need to watch:

-Limelight
-The Circus

TrixRabbi
Aug 20, 2010

Time for a little robot chauvinism!

gently caress, Zogo, The Circus is one of my favorites. Seriously underrated and I don't know why it isn't discussed the same way City Lights and Modern Times are. Maybe it was less innovative but it's as if not more fun.

Liar Lyre
Jun 3, 2011

Here to deliver
~Bad Opinions~

Since these forums may die or if you don’t want to associate with a serial woman beater, I made a Discord server for Blu-Ray/physical mediA collectors. Come join. https://discord.gg/yTSMfY

BeanpolePeckerwood
May 4, 2004

I MAY LOOK LIKE SHIT BUT IM ALSO DUMB AS FUCK



Not a fan of discord at all, but if the forums go down I hope to see y'all somewhere on the other side.

Egbert Souse
Nov 6, 2008

TrixRabbi posted:

gently caress, Zogo, The Circus is one of my favorites. Seriously underrated and I don't know why it isn't discussed the same way City Lights and Modern Times are. Maybe it was less innovative but it's as if not more fun.

There's actually a few reasons. One is that it was an incredibly traumatic production for Chaplin. He was going through a nasty divorce, the IRS was after him for back taxes, his main set burnt down, and the lab hosed up a bunch of footage. Apparently, he doesn't even mention the film in his autobiography.

I will also say that The Gold Rush is worth checking out for the silent version because it's a vastly greater film in that form.

And if you don't already own it, The Kid is astonishingly beautiful. Apparently, the camera negative managed to survive (except for one section) and it's startling to see a 1921 film look virtually brand new.

Zogo
Jul 29, 2003

TrixRabbi posted:

gently caress, Zogo, The Circus is one of my favorites. Seriously underrated and I don't know why it isn't discussed the same way City Lights and Modern Times are. Maybe it was less innovative but it's as if not more fun.

I bumped it to the top of my Netflix queue. I see it just entered the IMDb top 250 as well.

Egbert Souse
Nov 6, 2008

I know most people are probably waiting for the sale, but The Cameraman is on my top ten list for the year. If you're already a fan of Buster Keaton or enjoy silent comedy (like the Chaplin and Lloyd films), this should be an essential title. It's every bit as great as Keaton's other masterpieces like The General and Sherlock Jr., plus there's the added element of filmmaking.

There's also a ton of extras on this. It has Keaton's last silent film Spite Marriage, both films have commentaries, a documentary on his MGM work, some new interviews, and there's a neat short film about early motion picture cameras.

gey muckle mowser
Aug 5, 2003

Do you know anything about...
witches?



Buglord
have they officially announced the sale?

Gripweed
Nov 8, 2018

ASK ME ABOUT MY
UNITED STATES MARINES
FUNKO POPS COLLECTION



Not anywhere I can see. Looking back, in 2019 and 2018 the sale started on the last Thursday of June. Which was yesterday. But in 2017 it started on the second Monday of July. So there's no consistent pattern.

gey muckle mowser
Aug 5, 2003

Do you know anything about...
witches?



Buglord

Gripweed posted:

Not anywhere I can see. Looking back, in 2019 and 2018 the sale started on the last Thursday of June. Which was yesterday. But in 2017 it started on the second Monday of July. So there's no consistent pattern.

thanks. also I don't know what your new AV is supposed to be but I like it

Basebf555
Feb 29, 2008

The greatest sensual pleasure there is is to know the desires of another!

Fun Shoe
Was the Grand Budapest Hotel release worth having if I already own the previous blu ray? The review I read says both releases used the same 4k master but that this one was "supervised by Wes Anderson". I assume there isn't a huge difference though?

Any special features that are particularly worthwhile?

Gripweed
Nov 8, 2018

ASK ME ABOUT MY
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FUNKO POPS COLLECTION



gey muckle mowser posted:

thanks. also I don't know what your new AV is supposed to be but I like it

I don't know either, a mod gave it to me.

Egbert Souse
Nov 6, 2008

Basebf555 posted:

Was the Grand Budapest Hotel release worth having if I already own the previous blu ray? The review I read says both releases used the same 4k master but that this one was "supervised by Wes Anderson". I assume there isn't a huge difference though?

Any special features that are particularly worthwhile?

Commentary, nice packaging, and some new video pieces. The film itself should be identical since it had a 2K DI.

gey muckle mowser
Aug 5, 2003

Do you know anything about...
witches?



Buglord
where should I start with Agnès Varda if I’ve never seen any of her films?

Magic Hate Ball
May 6, 2007

ha ha ha!
you've already paid for this
Cleo from 5 to 7 is funny, accessible, and an amazing intro to her style.

fenix down
Jan 12, 2005

Magic Hate Ball posted:

Cleo from 5 to 7 is funny, accessible, and an amazing intro to her style.
Ditto to this, and also I've also heard good things about Vagabond despite not having gotten around to it yet.

For more recent stuff I recommend The Gleaners & I and Faces Places. Both are very chill documentaries where she is traveling around interviewing normal/overlooked people. Think Werner Herzog but with Jim Jarmusch sensibilities. (i might get roasted for this comparison?)

DeimosRising
Oct 17, 2005

¡Hola SEA!


I would actually watch some of her shorts first. For a lot of her career that was her focus, and the channel has a ton of them. Uncle Yanco, L’Opera Mouffe, and Black Panthers will show you just how incredibly broad her range was in a hair over an hour

Magic Hate Ball
May 6, 2007

ha ha ha!
you've already paid for this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cggCfxMEMQ

gey muckle mowser
Aug 5, 2003

Do you know anything about...
witches?



Buglord

Magic Hate Ball posted:

Cleo from 5 to 7 is funny, accessible, and an amazing intro to her style.

Thanks!

DeimosRising posted:

I would actually watch some of her shorts first. For a lot of her career that was her focus, and the channel has a ton of them. Uncle Yanco, L’Opera Mouffe, and Black Panthers will show you just how incredibly broad her range was in a hair over an hour

I’ll check those out as well!

:3:

Chakan
Mar 30, 2011
We watched God Told Me To last night and, in a fit of boredom from a meeting, I decided to google any reviews. Roger Ebert did not like the movie. I didn't find it quite as confused, my fiancee described it as "pulp-y" which I think is accurate. The dialogue was bad in a few places and I don't know that it was overall a good movie, but I'm glad I watched it. Definitely interesting to see religiosity as a sort of painful isolator from humanity. Thanks for the recommendation, everyone. We're going to watch In a Lonely Place, and I'll try and see Raging Bull as well, but the past few weeks have been so busy. I'm glad that we watched Mulholland Dr. back in December though, would hate to have missed out on it.

Kart Barfunkel
Nov 10, 2009


Biggest bangers in the Czech New Wave collection?

oneforthevine
Sep 25, 2015


Honestly, it’s easier to list which ones *aren’t* worth watching: Pearls of the Deep and Return of the Prodigal Son. Do you want something comedic and lighthearted? The Fireman’s Ball or Loves of A Blonde. Surreal and anarchic? Daisies or Valerie and Her Week of Wonders. Horror-tinged and postmodern? The Cremator or A Report on the Party and Guests. It’s a really stunning collection, honestly.

BeanpolePeckerwood
May 4, 2004

I MAY LOOK LIKE SHIT BUT IM ALSO DUMB AS FUCK



Loves of a Blonde is pretty great.

Kull the Conqueror
Apr 8, 2006

Take me to the green valley,
lay the sod o'er me,
I'm a young cowboy,
I know I've done wrong
The title sequence of Loves of a Blonde is the biggest banger of all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRboHHWxKrA

InfiniteZero
Sep 11, 2004

PINK GUITAR FIRE ROBOT

College Slice

Chakan posted:

We watched God Told Me To last night and, in a fit of boredom from a meeting, I decided to google any reviews. Roger Ebert did not like the movie.

Roger Ebert had a habit of making GBS threads on movies that he felt were "beneath" him whenever he felt the need to reinforce his self-image as a bohemian intellectual and that particular review is a great example of this.

Srice
Sep 11, 2011

https://www.criterionchannel.com/leaving-july-31

So what's the good poo poo that's leaving the channel this time around? Last night I watched Pierrot le fou and enjoyed it quite a bit. And I guess I've seen West Side Story ages ago in grade school. Haven't seen anything else. What's the stuff I absolutely have got to see? I definitely wanna hit up a lot of the Godard movies leaving but other than that I don't have any plans.

Basebf555
Feb 29, 2008

The greatest sensual pleasure there is is to know the desires of another!

Fun Shoe

Srice posted:

https://www.criterionchannel.com/leaving-july-31

So what's the good poo poo that's leaving the channel this time around? Last night I watched Pierrot le fou and enjoyed it quite a bit. And I guess I've seen West Side Story ages ago in grade school. Haven't seen anything else. What's the stuff I absolutely have got to see? I definitely wanna hit up a lot of the Godard movies leaving but other than that I don't have any plans.

Aguirre, The Wrath of God is absolutely essential viewing. It's one of those movies where I don't think a person has fully experienced the potential of film as a medium until they've seen it.

Electronico6
Feb 25, 2011

The Nun from Jacques Rivette. Also depending on what tier of socialism you're on, Godard's La Chinoise.

Heard good things about Seconds too.

Coaaab
Aug 6, 2006

Wish I was there...
-i think aguirre is a top 10 film period
-the wind is that late silent greatness
-david holzman's diary is still terrifyingly prescient over 50 years after the fact

also a reminder to myself to watch:
-grand prix
-the age of innocence
-the man with the golden arm
-alphaville and bande a part
-rewatch a married woman

Ingmar terdman
Jul 24, 2006

Band of outsiders for sure if you dug pierrot and want more of that. Idaho too if you haven't seen it

Franchescanado
Feb 23, 2013

If it wasn't for disappointment
I wouldn't have any appointment

Grimey Drawer

Srice posted:

https://www.criterionchannel.com/leaving-july-31

So what's the good poo poo that's leaving the channel this time around? Last night I watched Pierrot le fou and enjoyed it quite a bit. And I guess I've seen West Side Story ages ago in grade school. Haven't seen anything else. What's the stuff I absolutely have got to see? I definitely wanna hit up a lot of the Godard movies leaving but other than that I don't have any plans.

Seconds

But I'm A Cheerleader as well.

Aguirre is a must-watch, for sure.

pospysyl
Nov 10, 2012



Srice posted:

https://www.criterionchannel.com/leaving-july-31

So what's the good poo poo that's leaving the channel this time around? Last night I watched Pierrot le fou and enjoyed it quite a bit. And I guess I've seen West Side Story ages ago in grade school. Haven't seen anything else. What's the stuff I absolutely have got to see? I definitely wanna hit up a lot of the Godard movies leaving but other than that I don't have any plans.

Age of Innocence is easily a top 5 Scorcese movie. But I'm a Cheerleader is also great.

Srice
Sep 11, 2011

Thanks for the recs, all. Had a good time watching But I'm a Cheerleader this morning, and the next movie I watch is definitely gonna be Aguirre. Will absolutely make sure I watch Seconds before that leaves the channel too. Cheers :cheerdoge:

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FitFortDanga
Nov 19, 2004

Nice try, asshole

Srice posted:

https://www.criterionchannel.com/leaving-july-31

So what's the good poo poo that's leaving the channel this time around? Last night I watched Pierrot le fou and enjoyed it quite a bit. And I guess I've seen West Side Story ages ago in grade school. Haven't seen anything else. What's the stuff I absolutely have got to see? I definitely wanna hit up a lot of the Godard movies leaving but other than that I don't have any plans.

Am I really gonna do this again? I am, because work is slow and I love making lists.

Masterpiece:
Aguirre

Very Good:
Band of Outsiders
The Wind
The Scarlet Letter
Seconds
Stella Dallas (1937)
Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

Good:
The Age of Innocence
My Own Private Idaho
A Woman Is a Woman
David Holzman's Diary
West Side Story
Contempt
Dinner at Eight
Pierrot le fou

Meh:
Gloria
The Big Knife
The Man with the Golden Arm

Ugh:
Hero
Alphaville
Made in U.S.A.
La Chinoise
Hail Mary



all IMHO, of course

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