Originally Posted by edarsenal (Post 2194032)
Some really great films here, and after checking out Colt Is My Passport, I do believe, like with a few previous films from your list, I'll be adding that one to mine.
The beauty of it was that I had been waiting for a good "gangster" film that I HAVEN'T seen, and this so wonderfully fits the bill. THANK YOU! |
Originally Posted by Wyldesyde19 (Post 2194038)
If you’re looking for a good Yakuza (don’t call us gangsters) film, might I suggest Battles Without Honor and Humanity? Specifically the first one, although the second one is decent as well.
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Originally Posted by Rockatansky (Post 2194061)
These are all worthwhile, but I would strongly recommend spacing them out as they felt very repetitive when I watched them all in a week. Lots of scenes of guys yelling in Hawaiian shirts and gunning each other down to make the same points repeatedly for seven plus hours.
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I have a vision...
watch 10 films from the same director -WILLIAM ASHER- 1. The 27th Day (1957) 2. The Shadow on the Window (1957) 3. Johnny Cool (1963) 4. Beach Party (1963) 5. Muscle Beach Party (1964) 6. Bikini Beach (1964) 7. Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) 8. How To Stuff A Wild Bikini (1965) 9. Fireball 500 (1966) 10. Butcher Baker Nightmare Maker (1982) :shifty: |
@Captain Terror How come you chose Asher?
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Originally Posted by Jabs (Post 2194603)
@Captain Terror How come you chose Asher?
Actually it's because of the "one category per film" rule. Full disclosure: I'm not really watching things specifically for this challenge. I'm pretty much just watching what I want and then plugging it in wherever I can. So far this year, I've watched 10 or more films by five directors. I've seen 18 from Kurosawa, for example. But I'm spreading his films out among the various awards categories and "films from Japan" and "foreign language" and so on. So when I realized that I'd seen 10 by Asher, none of which fit any other categories, I went with it. Also, bikini babes. |
Originally Posted by Wyldesyde19 (Post 2194038)
If you’re looking for a good Yakuza (don’t call us gangsters) film, might I suggest Battles Without Honor and Humanity? Specifically the first one, although the second one is decent as well.
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Originally Posted by edarsenal (Post 2195457)
Wow, that does look good. Gonna hafta find a hole to slip that puppy into. THANKS wylde!
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Chuggin' right along....
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times! watch 10 films released in the same decade -1930s- 1. Zoo in Budapest (1933) 2. Cardinal Richelieu (1935) 3. One Rainy Afternoon (1936) 4. The Toast of New York (1937) 5. Service de Luxe (1938) 6. Tower of London (1939) 7. Mystery Plane (1939) 8. Stunt Pilot (1939) 9. Wolf Call (1939) 10. Son of Frankenstein (1939) |
Originally Posted by Siddon (Post 2185412)
My precious...awards
pick any one list from section C of the main challenge and watch 10 films in it (2020 Oscar Winners)
Well I got 7 out of 10 right....but I have to replace 3 of them. |
H. We've met before, haven't we?
[Watch a film that migrated to cinematic form from another medium] 1. a franchise with 5 or more sequels/remakes/reboots - Brides of Dracula (1960) 2. a novel adaptation - Warning Shot (1967) 3. a film adapted to or from a TV series - Dragnet (1954) 4. a theatrical play adaptation - The Cat and the Canary (1927) |
The year is 1/3 over and here's where I'm at. Some of these might get shuffled around to fit other slots as the year progresses.
B. Times are a-changing [Watch one film from each of these iconic decade-genre combinations] 1. 1930s Musical - Follow Thru (1930) 2. 1940s War film - The Most Beautiful (1944) C. I coulda been a contender: [Watch a film that has won the following awards in any category] 2. Academy Award - The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2011), Editing 6. Venice International Film Festival - Rashomon (1950), Golden Lion D. Lets break this down, shall we? [Pick one of the following genres and watch one film from each of its subgenres list below] 1. [Horror: Slasher] - The Initiation (1984) 2. [Horror: Monster] - The Golem (1920) 3. [Horror: Paranormal] - Muse (2018) 4. [Horror: Gore] - Yummy (2019) E. It's a big world out there: [Watch a film from the following regions] 1. North America - Blood & Donuts (1995), Canada 2. South America - Terrified (2017), Argentina 3. Europe - Waxworks (1924), Germany 4. Asia - The Bad Sleep Well (1960), Japan 5. Africa - My Octopus Teacher (2020), South Africa F. I see dead people: [Watch one film from each group of deceased directors, actors & cinematographers] 2. Akira Kurosawa - Sanshiro Sugata (1943) 3. Yul Brynner - Villa Rides (1968) 4. Janet Leigh - Pete Kelly's Blues (1955) G. I have always depended on the lists of strangers: [Watch one film featured in each of the following prominent lists] 1. Roger Ebert's Great Films - The Man Who Laughs (1928) 2. Sight & Sound's top 100 (any category) - Seven Samurai (1954) 4. IMDb's top 250 (2020 finalized edition) - Gone Girl (2014) 5. Steven Jay Schneider's 1001 movies - Throne of Blood (1957) 6. Criterion Collection - The Hidden Fortress (1958) H. We've met before, haven't we? [Watch a film that migrated to cinematic form from another medium] 1. a franchise with 5 or more sequels/remakes/reboots - Brides of Dracula (1960) 2. a novel adaptation - Warning Shot (1967) 3. a film adapted to or from a TV series - Dragnet (1954) 4. a theatrical play adaptation - The Cat and the Canary (1927) I. War, what is it good for? [Watch one film centered around each of the war themes below] 1. World War I - Barbed Wire (1927) 2. World War II - Women of Valor (1986) 3. Cold War - Her Secret Life (1987) J. Are we there yet? [Watch one film for each of the miscellaneous challenges listed below] 1. a film more than 160 minutes long - The Idiot (1951) 3. a silent film - The Student of Prague (1913) 4. a film directed by a woman - Darlin' (2019) NIGHTMARE: You know what they call a Quarter Pounder with cheese in Paris? watch 10 foreign language films 1. Mortal (2020), Norwegian 2. The Lure (2015), Polish 3. The Lower Depths (1957), Japanese 4. Yojimbo (1961), Japanese 5. Sanjuro (1962), Japanese 6. High and Low (1963), Japanese 7. Red Beard (1965), Japanese 8. Keep An Eye Out (2018), French 9. Exit Plan (2019), Danish/Swedish/English It was the best of times, it was the worst of times! watch 10 films released in the same decade -1930s- 1. Zoo in Budapest (1933) 2. Cardinal Richelieu (1935) 3. One Rainy Afternoon (1936) 4. The Toast of New York (1937) 5. Service de Luxe (1938) 6. Tower of London (1939) 7. Mystery Plane (1939) 8. Stunt Pilot (1939) 9. Wolf Call (1939) 10. Son of Frankenstein (1939) Documentary, my dear Watson watch 10 documentaries 1. Revival: The Sam Bush Story (2015) 2. Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story (2018) 3. American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020) 4. The Dawn Wall (2017) 5. Chesley Bonestell: A Brush With the Future (2018) 6. Conny Plank: The Potential of Noise (2017) Chekhov, Method or Meisner? watch 10 films featuring the same actor -CHRISTOPHER LEE- 1. Horror of Dracula (1958) 2. Dracula Prince of Darkness (1966) 3. Dracula Has Risen From the Grave (1968) 4. Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970) 5. Scars of Dracula (1970) 6. Dracula AD 1972 (1972) 7. The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973) I have a vision... watch 10 films from the same director -WILLIAM ASHER- 1. The 27th Day (1957) 2. The Shadow on the Window (1957) 3. Johnny Cool (1963) 4. Beach Party (1963) 5. Muscle Beach Party (1964) 6. Bikini Beach (1964) 7. Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) 8. How To Stuff A Wild Bikini (1965) 9. Fireball 500 (1966) 10. Butcher Baker Nightmare Maker (1982) I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore watch 10 films from the same country -JAPAN- 1. Sanshiro Sugata Part 2 (1945) 2. The Men Who Tread on the Tiger’s Tail (1945) 3. No Regrets For Our Youth (1946) 4. One Wonderful Sunday (1947) 5. Drunken Angel (1948) 6. The Quiet Duel (1949) 7. Stray Dog (1949) 8. Scandal (1950) 9. Ikiru (1952) 10. I Live in Fear (1955) Round up the usual suspects watch 10 films from the same genre -WESTERN- 1. Pioneer Woman (1973) 2. Outlaw Express (1938) 3. Gunfighters (1947) 4. The Fighting Kentuckian (1949) 5. Pawnee (1957) I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way watch 10 animated films 1. La Casa Lobo (2018) 2. Gauche the Cellist (1982) 3. Wrinkles (2011) 4. Mary and the Witch's Flower (2017) 5. Modest Heroes (2018) |
You know what they call a Quarter Pounder with cheese in Paris?
watch 10 foreign language films 1. Mortal (2020), Norwegian 2. The Lure (2015), Polish 3. The Lower Depths (1957), Japanese 4. Yojimbo (1961), Japanese 5. Sanjuro (1962), Japanese 6. High and Low (1963), Japanese 7. Red Beard (1965), Japanese 8. Keep An Eye Out (2018), French 9. Exit Plan (2019), Danish/Swedish/English 10. Lingering (2020), Korean Completed the foreign language bracket. That's 7 different languages, if I watch any more throughout the year I'll replace some of those Kurosawas. I'd like to make it 10 different languages. |
I should update this soon as well
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Originally Posted by Jabs (Post 2154355)
2. a film with a budget lower than 1 million
@Takoma11, which one did you watch for this entry? I'm willing to just copy another participant at this point. I could just re-watch Blair Witch I guess, if I get desperate. |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2202175)
I mentioned this a few weeks ago but my situation hasn't improved. I've had NO luck finding budget info for anything. Every time I think I'm getting close I hit a paywall. If anybody can hook me up, pass it along please.
@Takoma11, which one did you watch for this entry? I'm willing to just copy another participant at this point. I could just re-watch Blair Witch I guess, if I get desperate. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plan_9_from_Outer_Space Directed byEd Wood Produced by Ed Wood Written by Ed Wood Starring Narrated by Criswell Music by see Music Cinematography William C. Thompson Edited by Ed Wood Production companies Reynolds Pictures, Inc. Distributed by Valiant Pictures Release date July 22, 1959 Running time 80 minutes[1] Country United States Language English Budget $60,000 |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2202175)
I mentioned this a few weeks ago but my situation hasn't improved. I've had NO luck finding budget info for anything. Every time I think I'm getting close I hit a paywall. If anybody can hook me up, pass it along please.
@Takoma11, which one did you watch for this entry? I'm willing to just copy another participant at this point. I could just re-watch Blair Witch I guess, if I get desperate. At the bottom, IMDb has budget information for many films. |
Originally Posted by Siddon (Post 2202177)
Go to a films Wikipedia page and look at the right side
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plan_9_from_Outer_Space Directed byEd Wood Produced by Ed Wood Written by Ed Wood Starring Narrated by Criswell Music by see Music Cinematography William C. Thompson Edited by Ed Wood Production companies Reynolds Pictures, Inc. Distributed by Valiant Pictures Release date July 22, 1959 Running time 80 minutes[1] Country United States Language English Budget $60,000 I was hoping there was a (free) source that was more reliable. |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2202181)
Thanks, I've seen that before so I've been checking Wiki whenever I watch something that I suspect is less than 1 mil, but the budget is never listed (for the particular movie I'm watching). Just bad luck on my part.
I was hoping there was a (free) source that was more reliable. https://www.imdb.com/list/ls075955849/ https://www.imdb.com/list/ls055140840/ |
Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2202180)
At the bottom, IMDb has budget information for many films. |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2202192)
I have not found this to be the case, but I'm using the app. I'll check the desktop version from now on. I find the "production" area but clicking it asks me to join a pro account in order to see budget-related info.
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Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2202192)
I have not found this to be the case, but I'm using the app. I'll check the desktop version from now on. I find the "production" area but clicking it asks me to join a pro account in order to see budget-related info.
You can also look for the film on The-Numbers.com |
Originally Posted by Thief (Post 2202196)
Obviously, it depends if the information is available, and many old films or more obscure films don't have budget information available.
Just tried IMDB and Kong vs Godzilla's budget is listed, but Synchronic's isn't, for example. So I was right the first time, it's not just the app. Thanks for all the input, everybody. |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2202201)
That's been my problem. I can always google "low budget films" and watch one of them. But when I'm looking up a specific film, that one never seems to have a budget listed.
Just tried IMDB and Kong vs Godzilla's budget is listed, but Synchronic's isn't, for example. So I was right the first time, it's not just the app. Thanks for all the input, everybody. It depends on the film https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsters_(2010_film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruitvale_Station https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Following https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primer_(film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleepaway_Camp https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swimming_with_Sharks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faces_(1968_film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_on_Haunted_Hill https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Dinner_with_Andre https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish_(film) |
Originally Posted by Siddon (Post 2202207)
It depends on the film
Funny thing is, I've watched so many wretched B-movies from the 30s that a solid half of the films I've seen this year probably cost less than a Million, I just can't confirm any of them. :) (thanks for the list!) |
Update! 5/9
Main Challenge
Nightmare Mode
Almost done with normal mode. |
I was finally able to verify that one of the films I've watched had a budget under a million, so you can all rest easy tonight. Our long national nightmare is over. :)
Next question: Did we ever agree on a system for this one? I'm now accepting applications. J. Are we there yet? [Watch one film for each of the miscellaneous challenges listed below] 6. a film suggested by another participant of this challenge |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2202719)
J. Are we there yet?
[Watch one film for each of the miscellaneous challenges listed below] 6. a film suggested by another participant of this challenge What I had in mind for this one was that we each suggest 2-3 films for everyone to choose from, but that went down the tube as soon as everyone started sharing huge lists of recommendations. Which is cool in a way since you have people sharing their love for tons of films. Personally, I'm afraid I'm in the habit of endlessly suggesting that everyone watches Incendies and Z. |
Originally Posted by Jabs (Post 2202849)
Personally, I'm afraid I'm in the habit of endlessly suggesting that everyone watches Incendies and Z.
Since there's no specific system in place, I hereby pledge that I will watch the first suggestion I get, provided that A/ I haven't seen it before and B/ I can watch it for free. Anything goes, so if the first suggestion I get is a 4-hour snuff film of puppies being murdered, I'm watchin' it. Bring it. |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2202850)
I've seen the former and the latter is not available to me. :(
Since there's no specific system in place, I hereby pledge that I will watch the first suggestion I get, provided that A/ I haven't seen it before and B/ I can watch it for free. Anything goes, so if the first suggestion I get is a 4-hour snuff film of puppies being murdered, I'm watchin' it. Bring it. But seriously, have you seen Lake Mungo? EDIT Many people put up some suggestions starting around page 4 of this thread. Here is what I posted: Netflix Klaus Hunt for the Wilder People About Time Prospect Good Time Cloud Atlas Hulu Hunt for the Wilder People Peanut Butter Falcon Tangerine Black Dynamite Mud Amazon Prime Short Term 12 Lake Mungo The 39 Steps Orlando Frailty Criterion Channel Watership Down Phoenix Kuroneko The 39 Steps Shock Corridor Other Predestination (Roku Channel) Blood Simple (HBO) Brain Damage (Shudder) Shock Corridor (HBO, IndieFlix) |
Thanks pal, I was afraid I was opening myself up for a Salo viewing.:)
Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2202870)
Amazon Prime
Short Term 12 |
I’d like to recommend Witchhammer, a Czechoslovakian film about the with trials that was infamously held in their past.
Based on actual events, and the actual participants portrayed, it is taken from actual court documents. It’s available to stream on Amazon. Highly recommend |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2202875)
Thanks pal, I was afraid I was opening myself up for a Salo viewing.:)
Lots of good ideas, but I think I'll go with this one since you've been incessantly pushing (I mean strongly recommending) it forever. :p |
Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2202895)
I will unabashedly evangelize for that film til the cows come home. And I'm not even saying it's a 10/10 film, but rather one that I think a lot of people should see.
It recently returned to my radar when I learned the director is in charge of an upcoming Marvel film. I wonder if Brie had a hand in his hiring? |
Originally Posted by Wyldesyde19 (Post 2202892)
I’d like to recommend Witchhammer, a Czechoslovakian film about the witch trials that was infamously held in their past.
Just watch-listed the hell out of that one. :) |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2203003)
Now THIS guy knows how to get my attention!
Just watch-listed the hell out of that one. :) Hope you enjoy it. Just a heads up, there’s a lot of female nudity. |
Originally Posted by Wyldesyde19 (Post 2203050)
I just watched it recently myself, so I’m trying to bring its attention to everyone I can.
Hope you enjoy it. Just a heads up, there’s a lot of female nudity. |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2203058)
*mental note: don't watch Witchhammer with mom
It’s definitely got a spot on my upcoming ballot. |
Quick question. Profile is finally being released this week at a local (ish) movie theatre. However, it was first presented back in 2018 at the Berlin Film Festival. It’s just now making its way to the states.
My question is, would it count toward 2021 films? I’m leaning towards no but I figured it wouldn’t hurt to ask. For those who aren’t familiar with it, it’s directed by Timur Bekmambetov (of Nightwatch and it’s sequel, Daywatch fame). It’s about a journalist who creates a fake on line profile to investigate a terrorist recruiter and finds herself questioning her beliefs. |
Originally Posted by Wyldesyde19 (Post 2203163)
Quick question. Profile is finally being released this week at a local (ish) movie theatre. However, it was first presented back in 2018 at the Berlin Film Festival. It’s just now making its way to the states.
My question is, would it count toward 2021 films? I’m leaning towards no but I figured it wouldn’t hurt to ask. For those who aren’t familiar with it, it’s directed by Timur Bekmambetov (of Nightwatch and it’s sequel, Daywatch fame). It’s about a journalist who creates a fake on line profile to investigate a terrorist recruiter and finds herself questioning her beliefs. As usual, the answer is of the 'up to you' variety. I was in a similar situation in 2019 with 'The Upside' (the terrible American remake of Intouchables), which had a wide release that year, but was privately screened in the Toronto Film Festival in 2017. At first I included it in my list, but it didn't sit right so I eventually replaced it with another film. |
Originally Posted by Wyldesyde19 (Post 2203163)
Quick question. Profile is finally being released this week at a local (ish) movie theatre. However, it was first presented back in 2018 at the Berlin Film Festival. It’s just now making its way to the states.
My question is, would it count toward 2021 films? I’m leaning towards no but I figured it wouldn’t hurt to ask. That said, is anyone going to research the release dates of your list and call you out on it? I'm not. (I promise.) |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2204166)
For my own list, I'm disqualifying anything that was available pre-2021, no matter how limited. This has not made my life any easier, but I'm a rule-follower so I have only myself to blame. I'm skeptical that I'll be able to fill the "10 films from 2021" category as a result.
That said, is anyone going to research the release dates of your list and call you out on it? I'm not. (I promise.) Hmmmm....I may take in a double bill of Profile and Wrath of Man tonight |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2204166)
For my own list, I'm disqualifying anything that was available pre-2021, no matter how limited. This has not made my life any easier, but I'm a rule-follower so I have only myself to blame. I'm skeptical that I'll be able to fill the "10 films from 2021" category as a result.
That said, is anyone going to research the release dates of your list and call you out on it? I'm not. (I promise.) There is so much stuff being released on streaming services. Here is what I watched for that category Moxie Map of Tiny Perfect Things Sentinelle Tina Bliss Kid90 Black Art: In the Absence of Light Stallone: Frank, That Is Yes Day Blood Moon |
Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2204169)
Really?
There is so much stuff being released on streaming services. So if I get desperate in December I'll find some 2021s to watch. I just meant that it's not likely I'm going to encounter 10 of them in the course of my normal viewing habits. I'm fixing to do a deep dive into 1930s adventure serials, for heaven's sake. 🙂 |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2204175)
Correct, but I think I mentioned before I'm not watching things specifically for this challenge. I'm just going about my usual business and trying to plug things in to whatever category they might fit in. (This approach actually appeals to the puzzle-solving part of my brain. Having completed the "10 foreign languages" category the other day, I've already re-shuffled some of those movies into other categories. So I'm back to needing 3 more foreign language films. Fun, right? Right??)
So if I get desperate in December I'll find some 2021s to watch. I just meant that it's not likely I'm going to encounter 10 of them in the course of my normal viewing habits. I'm fixing to do a deep dive into 1930s adventure serials, for heaven's sake. 🙂 |
Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2204217)
Gotcha. I do think that there are several 2021 releases that are well worth checking out.
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Woo! Done! And in plenty of time for someone to tell me I did one of the categories wrong.
DONE!
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Re: 2021 Film Challenge
Completed another round
E. It's a big world out there: [Watch a film from the following regions] 1. North America - Blood & Donuts (1995), Canada 2. South America - Terrified (2017), Argentina 3. Europe - Waxworks (1924), Germany 4. Asia - Birdshot (2016), Philippines 5. Africa - My Octopus Teacher (2020), South Africa 6. Oceania - Relic (2020), Australia |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2204483)
1. North America - Blood & Donuts (1995), Canada
As you are well aware, I really dig this film. |
Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2204486)
Yay!
As you are well aware, I really dig this film. *considers rearranging entire list* |
Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2204480)
Woo! Done! And in plenty of time for someone to tell me I did one of the categories wrong.
DONE!
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Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2204490)
Very impressive, especially considering that you managed to write a review for just about all of them. Have you considered attempting to be the first person to complete the challenge twice in one year? (I'm assuming that's never been done, anyway) You're on pace to do it easily.
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Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2204480)
Woo! Done! And in plenty of time for someone to tell me I did one of the categories wrong.
DONE!
WAY TO GO! |
Originally Posted by edarsenal (Post 2204612)
DAMN IMPRESSIVE!!
WAY TO GO!
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2204490)
you managed to write a review for just about all of them.
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Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2204629)
Just gonna trigger a lady's OCD all casual like, huh?
6. Criterion Collection - The Picture of Dorian Gray Is this indeed part of the collection? I didn't think it was (or else I'd have bought the Blu Ray by now). Am I mistaken? I was hoping someone else would be the bad guy and point it out. I hope we can still be friends. :) |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2204635)
Ha, sorry! But....since I've already ruined your day, I have a question about this one-
6. Criterion Collection - The Picture of Dorian Gray Is this indeed part of the collection? I didn't think it was (or else I'd have bought the Blu Ray by now). Am I mistaken? I was hoping someone else would be the bad guy and point it out. I hope we can still be friends. :) |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2204635)
Ha, sorry! But....since I've already ruined your day, I have a question about this one-
6. Criterion Collection - The Picture of Dorian Gray Is this indeed part of the collection? I didn't think it was (or else I'd have bought the Blu Ray by now). Am I mistaken? I was hoping someone else would be the bad guy and point it out. I hope we can still be friends. :) It might be a future release... https://streamondemandathome.com/pic...d-vod-blu-ray/ |
Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2204637)
This site needs a thumbs down button.
(who am I kidding? You're probably watching it as I type this):) |
Originally Posted by Siddon (Post 2204640)
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Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2204645)
You've only got seven months to watch a replacement! Get on it!
(who am I kidding? You're probably watching it as I type this):) . . . . I am 30 minutes into Daytrippers. https://external-content.duckduckgo....gif&f=1&nofb=1 |
Finished Part J----
J. Are we there yet? [Watch one film for each of the miscellaneous challenges listed below] 1. a film more than 160 minutes long - The Idiot (1951) 2. a film with a budget lower than 1 million - Horror Island (1941) 3. a silent film - The Student of Prague (1913) 4. a film directed by a woman - Darlin' (2019) 5. a 2021 release - The Mitchells vs. The Machines (2021) 6. a film suggested by another participant of this challenge - Short Term 12 (2013) (thanks to @Takoma11 for the ST12 rec. I'll write a review later- Googling "how to become a foster parent" right now. |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2205633)
(thanks to @Takoma11 for the ST12 rec. I'll write a review later- Googling "how to become a foster parent" right now.
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Section G completed
G. I have always depended on the lists of strangers: [Watch one film featured in each of the following prominent lists] 1. Roger Ebert's Great Films - The Man Who Laughs (1928) 2. Sight & Sound's top 100 (any category) - Seven Samurai (1954) 3. AFI's top 100 (any category) - Duck Soup (1933) 4. IMDb's top 250 (2020 finalized edition) - Gone Girl (2014) 5. Steven Jay Schneider's 1001 movies - Throne of Blood (1957) 6. Criterion Collection - The Hidden Fortress (1958) |
Re: 2021 Film Challenge
great list of films there, Cap!!
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Originally Posted by edarsenal (Post 2208863)
great list of films there, Cap!!
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Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2208886)
Yeah that was a pretty solid round. Every now and then I accidentally watch a good movie, despite my efforts to the contrary. :)
:) |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2208854)
Section G completed
G. I have always depended on the lists of strangers: [Watch one film featured in each of the following prominent lists] 1. Roger Ebert's Great Films - The Man Who Laughs (1928) |
Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2208891)
This one was such a pleasant surprise for me. The imagery, the story itself.
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**Bump**
***Bump*** 39/52 so far
“Normal Mode”
Nightmare Mode
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Did you like About Time? I thought it was a fun twist on the romantic comedy.
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Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2210859)
Did you like About Time? I thought it was a fun twist on the romantic comedy.
Twas a very heartfelt film and even though the father did what he did, his emotions and life experience came through authentically, which he was trying to teach. |
I should NOT have watched The Social Dilemma tonight given my current state of mind, but I was able to finish this category at least.
Documentary, my dear Watson watch 10 documentaries 1. Revival: The Sam Bush Story (2015) 2. Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story (2018) 3. American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020) 4. The Dawn Wall (2017) 5. Chesley Bonestell: A Brush With the Future (2018) 6. Conny Plank: The Potential of Noise (2017) 7. Sample This (2013) 8. Whatever Happened To Green Valley? (1974) 9. Zappa (2020) 10. The Social Dilemma (2020) |
I’ll have an update up at the end of the week.
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40/52 so far
“Normal Mode”
56/110
Nightmare Mode
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Update! 8/1
8 left in Normal mode, including the suggestion from Ed (Pinkhorse) 46 left for Nightmare mode. I think I’m further along on both then last year at this same point.
Main Challenge
Nightmare Mode
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Don't have any one specific category finished but I DO have a lot of films lined up for watching and a considerable amount done so far. . .
Watchlist films Viewed films
Main Challenge
Nightmare Mode
I DO have to remark, yet again, this is REALLY a great idea and I'm SO glad that Wylde turned me onto this - THANK YOU! And THANKS, JABS for setting this up, and THANKS EVERYONE for running with it!! |
I GOT ONE DONE!!
E. It's a big world out there: [Watch a film from the following regions] 1. North America White Boy Rick (2018) REVIEW 2. South America The Secret in Their Eyes aka El secreto de sus ojos (2009) REVIEW 3. Europe Aniara (2018) REVIEW 4. Asia Chocolate (2008) REVIEW 5. Africa Dark Waters aka Siraa Fil-Mina (1956) REVIEW 6. Oceania Breaker Morant (1980) REVIEW Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know - more like: Um, it's f@ckin August. . . about f@ckin time. But, HEY, for ME, this IS a big deal. So I will finish my dance, thank you very much https://cdn.pixilart.com/photos/orgi...a37a2efb2d.gif |
Nice! Starting to knock some off there, Ed!
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Re: 2021 Film Challenge
THANKS, Wylde
Hitting that final stretch lol |
Round up the usual suspects
watch 10 films from the same genre WESTERN: 1. Pioneer Woman (1973) 2. Outlaw Express (1938) 3. Gunfighters (1947) 4. The Fighting Kentuckian (1949) 5. Pawnee (1957) 6. The Pale Door (2020) 7. A Man For Hanging (1972) 8. Stampede (1936) 9. The Dalton Gang (1949) 10. Under Western Skies (1945) Had I chosen Horror I probably would've finished this category in January, but then it wouldn't be a "challenge" would it? |
Update! 9/2
Main Challenge
Nightmare Mode
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By the way, all 2021 films seen this year have been in the theatre. Annette, which I’ll be watching soon, will be the only one, sadly. Although it is playing in other countries at the local cinema.
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I’m watching films for the 26th HoF, is “The passion of Joan of arc” considered French Impressionism?
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Originally Posted by BooBooKittyFock (Post 2239584)
I’m watching films for the 26th HoF, is “The passion of Joan of arc” considered French Impressionism?
I don't think either mentions Passion of Joan of Arc, but considering this definition of the movement---allowing filmmakers the opportunity to produce ambitious films focused on beautiful aesthetics and psychological exploration--I feel like it could be counted. It could also be your silent film. |
So I am doing this challenge again. Working from a "to do" list is really calming for me, and I've been suffering from a lot of "spend WAY too much time scrolling streaming channels" and this is helping me actually just sit down, find a film, and watch it.
I'm probably about 2/3 of the way done with my second take. This time I've let myself watch a few more short films (like Night and Fog or The House is Black) since I really stuck to feature-length films the first time around. I've also been pulling a little more from the MoFo top lists. I've completed several of the categories, but I'd like to report on them alphabetically, so once I finish section A, I'll post it with short commentary, then so on. |
Re: 2021 Film Challenge
I determined I've got about 19-20 more to watch to complete both regular and nightmare modes. My all-horror October will put the brakes on my progress I'm sure, but that still leaves me 2-1/2 months for 20 movies. Feeling pretty confident.
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I. War, what is it good for?
[Watch one film centered around each of the war themes below] 1. World War I - Barbed Wire (1927) 2. World War II - Operation Pacific (1951) 3. Cold War - Code Name: Dancer (1987) 4. Vietnam War - Apocalypse Now (1979) Finished this category today |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2239631)
I. War, what is it good for?
[Watch one film centered around each of the war themes below] 1. World War I - Barbed Wire (1927) 2. World War II - Operation Pacific (1951) 3. Cold War - Code Name: Dancer (1987) 4. Vietnam War - Apocalypse Now (1979) Finished this category today |
Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2239633)
Wow, you hadn't seen Apocalypse Now?! What did you think?
This just in: it's pretty good. :) |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2239643)
This just in: it's pretty good. :)
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Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2239650)
Oh really? I've always heard that the over-the-top CGI and the strong Scottish accents spoil it a bit.
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Updated: 10/6
Total: 128/162 (34 to go) 40/52
“Normal Mode”
88/110
Nightmare Mode
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The hardest part about this is sorting around all your films so you get the most spaces out of what you watched
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One more thing Jackie!
For foreign language films, do American films that are in a foreign language count, like Minari? And for ten films from one country, do they have to be the primary country in a film or just filmed in that country for part of the production? |
Originally Posted by BooBooKittyFock (Post 2241061)
The hardest part about this is sorting around all your films so you get the most spaces out of what you watched
I watched 29 Kurosawa films this year but couldn't use him for my "10 from one director" category because I needed his movies for the Criterion and Awards categories. (I don't watch a lot of award-winners :shifty:) |
Originally Posted by Captain Terror (Post 2241070)
Agreed, but this also appeals to the Sudoko-loving part of my brain at the same time.
I watched 29 Kurosawa films this year but couldn't use him for my "10 from one director" category because I needed his movies for the Criterion and Awards categories. (I don't watch a lot of award-winners :shifty:) Damn brother! Kudos on the 29 Kurosawa, that’s quite the accomplishment. |
Originally Posted by BooBooKittyFock (Post 2241069)
One more thing Jackie!
For foreign language films, do American films that are in a foreign language count, like Minari? And for ten films from one country, do they have to be the primary country in a film or just filmed in that country for part of the production? 1) A "foreign language film" actually means one not made in the USA or other English-speaking country. 2) I've assumed that the film should have been made in that country (or almost entirely made in that country). |
Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2241140)
I can't speak for everyone else, but my assumptions have been:
1) A "foreign language film" actually means one not made in the USA or other English-speaking country. 2) I've assumed that the film should have been made in that country (or almost entirely made in that country). |
Originally Posted by BooBooKittyFock (Post 2241141)
That’s what I’ve done so far, just wanted to make sure, well, besides Minari, but thank the Globes for that one!
I would think it was iffy to pick Spain as your country and then watch a French film for it just because one sequence was filmed in Spain, if you get what I mean. If Minari was almost entirely in Korean (like 90% or more) I would think it could count as foreign language. If it's more like half and half . . . maybe not. |
C. I coulda been a contender:
[Watch a film that has won the following awards in any category] 1. Cannes Film Festival - Kagemusha (1980), Palme d'Or 2. Academy Award - The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2011), Editing 3. BAFTA - Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975), Cinematography 4. Independent Spirit Awards - Heathers (1989), Best First Feature 5. Sundance Film Festival - Afternoon Delight (2013), Directing Award: US Dramatic 6. Venice International Film Festival - Rashomon (1950), Golden Lion 7. Locarno Film Festival - Prince Bayaya (1950), Golden Leopard Finished Section C. I'm now 13 films from completion. |
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