What's The Latest Film You Have Seen?

NSW · 02-17-2012, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Apparently the kid with the camera was using his psychic powers to manipulate the angles of the camera, basically becoming his own camera crew. As for how the other footage got spliced together... I think that's the last thing the writer thought people would question in a movie were a meteor bestows magic powers on three youths.

Yeah, they make it pretty obvious from the get go that he's manipulating the camera with his mind. I was mostly getting at the end fight scenes when he obviously wasn't the one using the camera. And despite the subject matter, I don't see how the video splicing wouldn't be called into question considering its supposed to be a home movie.

Metal Connoisseur · 02-17-2012, 02:05 PM

Has anyone here seen Steve McQueen's Hunger? I'm planning on watching it later today and was curious to see what the community here thought of it.

debaserr · 02-17-2012, 05:38 PM

^ it's been on my list for a while

jackhammer · 02-17-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Metal Connoisseur

Has anyone here seen Steve McQueen's Hunger? I'm planning on watching it later today and was curious to see what the community here thought of it.

Stunning film but it is very much an arthouse movie, however there is a near 20 minute two hander heavy dialogue scene free from cuts that is phenomenal. The two actors in question even shared a flat for a week to rehearse it to perfection.

The first half hour is almost abstract in execution and you question what the hell you are watching but the film's last half is masterful. I bought the film just a few days after watching it. The ending is sublime.

**Frownland** · 02-17-2012, 05:48 PM

^ I've attempted to start Hunger, but can never get past the past few minutes. But you seem to have good enough taste, jackhammer, so I'll give it another go. Can't hurt to have another art house movie under my belt.

As per my recent film watching, first I watched this

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Gaspar Noe's Irreversible
I saw this after seeing Noe's (more approachable) Enter the Void, and I have to say that Irreversible is breathtakingly poignant. It holds some of the most brutal and depraved imagery that I have seen in my film-viewing day, only really topped by A Serbian Film. At times I had to turn away from the screen, it was so hard to watch. Noe's middle finger to morality of a plot is wrapped in a brilliant package of beautiful cinematography to counteract the unspeakable actions depicted within the film. With this movie, I was in the same boat that I was in when I first watched Salo or 120 Days of Sodom, where I could not find any way to draw joy from the plot or content of the plot, yet the artistic value of the cinematography and other attributes to the film are impossible to dislike. Overall, this film will definitely be sticking with me for some time.

The next film that I watched was a documentary:
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Jandek on Corwood

This is probably the best documentary that I've seen. In between the interviews, there were passages of voluptuous imagery set to the tune of Jandek's solo acoustic pieces. The entire film held me captivated from start to finish, and what better person to do a documentary than the enigmatic and (at that time) mysterious avant-garde musical figure? Other than the fact that Jandek's stream of tours has tainted a few sections of the interviews and opinions of the interviewees, this film is predominately impeccable.

jackhammer · 02-17-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

^ I've attempted to start Hunger, but can never get past the past few minutes.

As per my recent film watching, first I watched this

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Garther Noe's Irreversible
I saw this after seeing Noe's (more approachable) Enter the Void, and I have to say that Irreversible is breathtakingly poignant. It holds some of the most brutal and depraved imagery that I have seen in my film-viewing day, only really topped by A Serbian Film. At times I had to turn away from the screen, it was so hard to watch. Noe's middle finger to morality of a plot is wrapped in a brilliant package of beautiful cinematography to counteract the unspeakable actions depicted within the film. With this movie, I was in the same boat that I was in when I first watched Salo or 120 Days of Sodom, where I could not find any way to draw joy from the plot or content of the plot, yet the artistic value of the cinematography and other attributes to the film are impossible to dislike. Overall, this film will definitely be sticking with me for some time.

If you can find it watch Noe's Seul Contre Tous (I Stand Alone) which he made before Irreversible. It is one of the most cynical films I have ever seen and it doesn't suffer as much from some of the more dubious aspects of Irreversible (the racism and homophobia). It is a far better film IMO and has repeat value whereas Irreversible is one of those films you rarely want to rewatch.

**Frownland** · 02-17-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

If you can find it watch Noe's Seul Contre Tous (I Stand Alone) which he made before Irreversible. It is one of the most cynical films I have ever seen and it doesn't suffer as much from some of the more dubious aspects of Irreversible (the racism and homophobia). It is a far better film IMO and has repeat value whereas Irreversible is one of those films you rarely want to rewatch.

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll put it on my Netflix Que ASAP.

Metal Connoisseur · 02-17-2012, 06:35 PM

I try to have an open mind, especially with music and film, but Irreversible (to me) was a pretentious mess. A stagnant (one camera angle mind you) 10 min rape scene that ends with a curb stomping felt seriously contrived to me and served only to shock, not send a nihilistic message. Although, I am curious as to what sort of editing techniques were used in the fire-hydrant-face-smashing scene. Idk how they executed that without any cutaways.

Saw Hunger, and I'm sure I'm going to be thinking about this film for a very long time. The gritty and raw depiction of their treatment made me forget that those men were terrorists (however noble their original intentions might have been). As you mentioned before, Jackhammer, the more "arty" moments I found to be quite cerebral and peaceful...in a ****ed up, emaciated sort of way haha. Fassbender really impressed me with his portrayal of Bobby Sans. Makes me want to check out McQueen's other one Shame all the more.

nolanjohnson1 · 02-18-2012, 10:54 AM

I seen some latest films on last Weekend. Films are:

- Journey 2
- Ek main Aur Ek Tu
- Don2
- Rock star
- Mission Impossible 4.

~~James~~ · 02-18-2012, 11:38 AM

Not a proper film I guess but I just watched the six minute documentary Last Minutes with ODEN. I am now an emotional wreck.

02-17-2012, 05:38 PM	#11153 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	^ it's been on my list for a while __________________ Last.FM

02-17-2012, 05:48 PM	#11155 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	^ I've attempted to start Hunger, but can never get past the past few minutes. But you seem to have good enough taste, jackhammer, so I'll give it another go. Can't hurt to have another art house movie under my belt. As per my recent film watching, first I watched this Moderator cut: image removed Gaspar Noe's Irreversible I saw this after seeing Noe's (more approachable) Enter the Void, and I have to say that Irreversible is breathtakingly poignant. It holds some of the most brutal and depraved imagery that I have seen in my film-viewing day, only really topped by A Serbian Film. At times I had to turn away from the screen, it was so hard to watch. Noe's middle finger to morality of a plot is wrapped in a brilliant package of beautiful cinematography to counteract the unspeakable actions depicted within the film. With this movie, I was in the same boat that I was in when I first watched Salo or 120 Days of Sodom, where I could not find any way to draw joy from the plot or content of the plot, yet the artistic value of the cinematography and other attributes to the film are impossible to dislike. Overall, this film will definitely be sticking with me for some time. The next film that I watched was a documentary: Moderator cut: image removed Jandek on Corwood This is probably the best documentary that I've seen. In between the interviews, there were passages of voluptuous imagery set to the tune of Jandek's solo acoustic pieces. The entire film held me captivated from start to finish, and what better person to do a documentary than the enigmatic and (at that time) mysterious avant-garde musical figure? Other than the fact that Jandek's stream of tours has tainted a few sections of the interviews and opinions of the interviewees, this film is predominately impeccable. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x Last edited by Frownland; 02-17-2012 at 06:05 PM.

02-17-2012, 02:05 PM	#11152 (permalink)
Metal Connoisseur Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 539	Has anyone here seen Steve McQueen's Hunger? I'm planning on watching it later today and was curious to see what the community here thought of it.

02-17-2012, 06:35 PM	#11158 (permalink)
Metal Connoisseur Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 539	I try to have an open mind, especially with music and film, but Irreversible (to me) was a pretentious mess. A stagnant (one camera angle mind you) 10 min rape scene that ends with a curb stomping felt seriously contrived to me and served only to shock, not send a nihilistic message. Although, I am curious as to what sort of editing techniques were used in the fire-hydrant-face-smashing scene. Idk how they executed that without any cutaways. Saw Hunger, and I'm sure I'm going to be thinking about this film for a very long time. The gritty and raw depiction of their treatment made me forget that those men were terrorists (however noble their original intentions might have been). As you mentioned before, Jackhammer, the more "arty" moments I found to be quite cerebral and peaceful...in a ***ed up, emaciated sort of way haha. Fassbender really impressed me with his portrayal of Bobby Sans. Makes me want to check out McQueen's other one Shame* all the more.

02-18-2012, 10:54 AM	#11159 (permalink)
nolanjohnson1 Groupie Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 5	I seen some latest films on last Weekend. Films are: - Journey 2 - Ek main Aur Ek Tu - Don2 - Rock star - Mission Impossible 4.

02-18-2012, 11:38 AM	#11160 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	Not a proper film I guess but I just watched the six minute documentary Last Minutes with ODEN. I am now an emotional wreck.