I think the point really is that other films should have been on that list instead of Avatar. As mentioned previously, Inception is the most original Holywood blockbuster in years. However, it is not on that list. Avatar has certainly been the most influential film in the last couple of years because it was filmed in 3D, and what is everyone doing nowadays, shooting in 3D. In terms "advanced filmmaking techniques" sure they filmed with 3D cameras, but who actually prefers 3D to 2D? I think The Dark Knight using IMAX cameras for a live-action fictional feature was much more of an achievement that shooting in 3D. And I would rather go see an IMAX feature than a 3D feature.
IMAX cinemas aren't very good-I went and it was poor because you are further away from the bigger screen,making it just the same or worse than on a normal screen and I like to be really close to the screen like in normal screenings and 3D really allows you to see the images in another dimension and level of perception.
Going to see Prometheus on Friday. Pretty excited for it. I had a look at the Odeon listings and I only have 3D showings available. Anybody here seeing it too?
Hopefully,I should see a movie in the half term-I wonder what movie my brother will choose?-I wanted to see Wrath of the Titans but he didn't choose it so I wasn't too happy Was it any good?
Going to see Prometheus on Friday. Pretty excited for it. I had a look at the Odeon listings and I only have 3D showings available. Anybody here seeing it too?
Yep looking forward to it, have the same 3D problem as well.
Finally got around to watching the two Tropa de Elite films over the weekend, both extremely good.
I have a three month lovefilm subscription ready to go! The list of 'must watch' films keeps on getting longer
I haven't been to the cinema in months! Exams took over. Quite a few friends want to watch The Dictator so that'll probably be the next one. Hopefully it's good...
Going to see Prometheus on Friday. Pretty excited for it. I had a look at the Odeon listings and I only have 3D showings available. Anybody here seeing it too?
Will most likely be watching it on Friday in 3D, and if possible, in the IMAX theatre.
dat eighty foot screen
In other news, I've just finished watching Jean Eustache's The Mother and the Whore. A perfect example of the post-New Wave, and arguably Jean-Pierre Leaud's greatest performance ever. It was long (the film is 210 minutes!), though not in a bad way; just long.
Me and my mate are completely split as they're each of out favourite films (and we vehemently defend them).
I don't actually think Donnie Darko's all that good. It's got some great scenes, like burning down Patrick Swayze's house, but I find the ending annoyingly ambiguous.
I watched two excellent films yesterday in Land and Freedom and L.A. Confidential. Watched Jean Vigo's short (23 minute) film À propos de Nice this afternoon, and hopefully watching Trainspotting tonight. (And then the plan is Tyrannosaur tomorrow and Nil By Mouth the day after to complete a really kitchen-sink bunch of films )
Also, seeing as it doesn't seem to have been mentioned on here, the results of Cannes' awards day:
Palme d'Or - Michael Haneke's Amour Grand Prix - Matteo Garrone's Reality Jury Prize - Ken Loach's The Angels' Share Prix de la mise en scène (i.e. Best Director) - Carlos Reygadas for Post Tenebras Lux Prix du scénario (i.e. Best Screenplay) - Cristian Mungiu for Beyond the Hills Best Actress - jointly won by Cristina Flutur and Cosmina Stratan, both for Beyond the Hills Best Actor - Mads Mikkelsen for The Hunt Camera d'Or (the award for debuting directors) - Benh Zeitlin for Beasts of the Southern Wild
Those are the main ones, anyway. (Wikipedia has the full list here)
I really want to see Beasts of the Southern Wild now - it also won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance.
Well, changed my plans somewhat and watched Tyrannosaur today. Properly depressing - distressing, even - film, that. Very well done and all, though. But very harrowing for me; I'm not sure if I could watch it again (I probably will in due course, but you know what I mean )