monday's meme
Passed like a cold by Oliver.
Total number of films I own on DVD/video: More than I should, a mix of genuine discs and pirate booty - but much much less than true cineastes like my filmmaker friend Flim or true-blue collector Dave Drilon.
The last film I bought: Several, listed here. In terms of a movie ticket, the ill-fated Episode III, which, clearly, some people liked.
Films that I watch a lot or mean a lot to me: The kinds of films I like put a premium on storytelling, characterization, cinematography, editing. They inspire the creative in me. And I lean towards non-American films, mostly (sorry, no time for links, just look them up at the Internet Movie Database). My current Top 10:
Cinema Paradiso - Haunting and bittersweet, just as I like it. My favorite film of all time.
In the Mood for Love - Wong Karwai worked with mood, color and time to create a masterpiece.
Il Postino - Excellent pacing and character moments, heartbreakingly observed nuances.
Raise the Red Lantern - Textured and rich with the implications of desperation against a closed structure.
Y tu mama tambien - Wonderful coming of age roadtrip, great acting.
Battle Royale - Caught the initial screening in Hong Kong and was blown away by the entire attitude and nature of the film.
Spirited away - The best animated film I've seen, filled with details and magic.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Again, I watched the original screening in Hong Kong and was engrossed by the storytelling - and the luminous Ziyi Zhang.
Amadeus - Masterfully directed, acted, paced and scored. I'd watch it again in a heartbeat.
The Last Emperor - Bertolucci helms an amazing film. Watch the Director's Cut.
To which 5 people am I passing the baton and why? To anyone who loves film.
Total number of films I own on DVD/video: More than I should, a mix of genuine discs and pirate booty - but much much less than true cineastes like my filmmaker friend Flim or true-blue collector Dave Drilon.
The last film I bought: Several, listed here. In terms of a movie ticket, the ill-fated Episode III, which, clearly, some people liked.
Films that I watch a lot or mean a lot to me: The kinds of films I like put a premium on storytelling, characterization, cinematography, editing. They inspire the creative in me. And I lean towards non-American films, mostly (sorry, no time for links, just look them up at the Internet Movie Database). My current Top 10:
Cinema Paradiso - Haunting and bittersweet, just as I like it. My favorite film of all time.
In the Mood for Love - Wong Karwai worked with mood, color and time to create a masterpiece.
Il Postino - Excellent pacing and character moments, heartbreakingly observed nuances.
Raise the Red Lantern - Textured and rich with the implications of desperation against a closed structure.
Y tu mama tambien - Wonderful coming of age roadtrip, great acting.
Battle Royale - Caught the initial screening in Hong Kong and was blown away by the entire attitude and nature of the film.
Spirited away - The best animated film I've seen, filled with details and magic.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Again, I watched the original screening in Hong Kong and was engrossed by the storytelling - and the luminous Ziyi Zhang.
Amadeus - Masterfully directed, acted, paced and scored. I'd watch it again in a heartbeat.
The Last Emperor - Bertolucci helms an amazing film. Watch the Director's Cut.
To which 5 people am I passing the baton and why? To anyone who loves film.
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