What did you just watch?

[Mirosae]

What year is Hail, Caesar ?

Singing in the rain was my last screening I will do for the film Society as I soon move cities for the new job. I need to train tomorrow 2 over 60 year olds how to run the projection / sound equipment which has proven to be always problematic even for me... Good luck to them next month!

Oh, last night I also showed a Charlie Chaplin short called the Immigrant which was humorous

It is a new film, but if you watch this trailer you will understand why I said what I said. And I am sure your film Society will miss you, it seems you guys have a great time there.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/kGpsXuMvApo" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/kGpsXuMvApo</a>

[Neo]

These look cool.  Just added them to the queue.  



Knight of Cups (2015).  A+

[erik1925]

Ive been on a bit of a documentary kick lately and last night, I watched the Jeffrey Schwarz-directed docu I Am Divine, the 2013 film about Harris Glenn Milstead, better known as Divine, who passed away in 1988 at the age of only 42, from a heart attack. It happened the night before he was to start a role that had been added and written for him, on the sitcom, "Married With Children."

I enjoyed this a lot, and it contains many interviews of folks he worked with as well as his mom.

A  from me.

[Mirosae]

Knight of Cups (2015).  A+

Brandon, thanks a lot for your recommendations, you always find something new and appealing to watch! And great poster too. Are you getting one for your collection??

[Neo]

Ive been on a bit of a documentary kick lately and last night, I watched the Jeffrey Schwarz-directed docu I Am Divine, the 2013 film about Harris Glenn Milstead, better known as Divine, who passed away in 1988 at the age of only 42, from a heart attack. It happened the night before he was to start a role that had been added and written for him, on the sitcom, "Married With Children."

I enjoyed this a lot, and it contains many interviews of folks he worked with as well as his mom.

A  from me.

Sounds interesting.  Looks like he was quite a character. 

On a side note, Married with Children is such a great show, although personally I could not watch for more than a few minutes.  The Bundy family was magical.  Mr. Milstead surely would have been a nice addition to the show.

[Neo]

Brandon, thanks a lot for your recommendations, you always find something new and appealing to watch! And great poster too. Are you getting one for your collection??

Gracias, seņora.

It's a cool poster, and there are currently not many available, as the film is a very limited release.  The one sheets are getting some of the highest prices for a new release, and only 4(?) originals have sold recently on eBay.

Soo, until the prices get much lower, or I can pick one up from a local theater, I probably won't be adding one to my humble collection.  

In any case, it's a beautiful movie.

[erik1925]

Finding Vivian Maier (2013)

The fascinating, AA nominated documentary about nanny, Vivian Maier, and her unknown world of street photography. Director John Maloof bought a box of negatives in 2007, when he was looking for photos on a real estate book he was working on. What he discovered was a treasure trove of never before seen or printed works by this rather eccentric woman. Everyone she worked for knew next to nothing about her, as well..

An interesting watch, for sure.

[StarryKat]

Such an amazing documentary but leaves you wondering what she would have wanted as she seemed like such a private lady, never showing her photography or mentioning it to anyone!

[erik1925]

That question was asked and of those that knew her, most said that while she may have liked to have some of her work seen, she would very likely have avoided the limelight.

Others said that these hundreds of thousands of images were like her "babies" and she would Not have wanted this, or the exposure, at all.

[Neo]

Finding Vivian Maier (2013)

Just saw this yesterday.  Excellent movie, and Ms. Maier's photos are truly remarkable.   

That question was asked and of those that knew her, most said that while she may have liked to have some of her work seen, she would very likely have avoided the limelight.

Others said that these hundreds of thousands of images were like her "babies" and she would Not have wanted this, or the exposure, at all.

I understand that some may view that as a dilemma, although there is no evidence suggesting she would not want her work shared with anyone, let alone the whole world.  In that sense, I think it's OK to showcase these hidden treasures.

[StarryKat]

I think the part that made me rather uneasy was the fact that these men who now own her photography were the ones making money off it but I guess that's what dealers do! Plus the alternative would mean that we never saw her photography at all.

[erik1925]

I think the part that made me rather uneasy was the fact that these men who now own her photography were the ones making money off it but I guess that's what dealers do! Plus the alternative would mean that we never saw her photography at all.

That bothered me, too... and doing a little more research, after watching the film, it turns out that another relative/heir of hers, in France, has had some kind of injunction put into place here in the US.

Galleries and such have been halted from selling her prints, until it is all figured out. Especially, as was noted, that some of her prints are selling for $2K a piece.

[Neo]

I think the part that made me rather uneasy was the fact that these men who now own her photography were the ones making money off it but I guess that's what dealers do! Plus the alternative would mean that we never saw her photography at all.

Yeah, I know what you mean.  This is an extraordinary case, though, as these guys acquired them legitimately, and Ms. Maier's relatives did not even know about all her stuff, and the one relative in question now did not even know about Ms. Maier.  

The rightful heirs should be accommodated, but the dealers in this case, as you said, are the ones who brought to light her amazing photos and story.

[Mirosae]

In a big screen The Big Sleep. Nothing more to say. Pure class.

[50s]

^ Good for you

[Mirosae]

This scene from The Big Lebowski is one of my favourite scenes in film history. Right up there at the top. What a film. There is a time when you realised that some movies will stay with you forever. "Dios mio man"

We Enjoyed it again in a BiG SCreen yesterday.


<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/GZR58d77a4A" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/GZR58d77a4A</a>

[Zorba]

Agree Rosa on this scene and The Big Sleep. Have watched both countless time now.

[Zorba]

^ Good for you

Yes!

I was happy to see Casablanca on the big screen a few years back.

[Mirosae]

Yes!

I was happy to see Casablanca[/b] on the big screen a few years back.

It gets better and better on a big screen doesn't  it? Glad you enjoyed it Alex.
 

[Zorba]

Always better on the big screen and with a big load of people.

Just watched Outlander first episode season two. Harsh I thought. Been pretty harsh a while now so I am not surprised. Just a different type of harsh.

[Ari]

Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father

I had read NOTHING about it

which is always the best way to go into something.

I admit I cried.

pretty good, some of the editing techniques I did not like.

But the story was so powerful it didnt matter.

fark, still feel a bit sick/numb/sad.

[Mirosae]

^ Never heard about it..but it feels like a bit sad....

Somehow I am in a Spring sprung  mood..so need to watch light films....joy & happiness 

[CJ138]

Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father

I had read NOTHING about it

which is always the best way to go into something.

I admit I cried.

pretty good, some of the editing techniques I did not like.

But the story was so powerful it didnt matter.

fark, still feel a bit sick/numb/sad.

It is soul crushing.
^ Never heard about it..but it feels like a bit sad....

Somehow I am in a Spring sprung  mood..so need to watch light films....joy & happiness 

[erik1925]

Bug (2006), directed by William Friedkin. I had no idea what this movie was about, but Friedkin's name and Ashley Judd pulled me in. What a creepy, psychological thriller, with a small cast, including Michael Shannon & Harry Connick, Jr. Set in arundown motel in rural Oklahoma. It was a trip, that's for sure. I enjoyed it. 

[mwright]

BUG is so underrated.  I think most people don't realize it even exists.  One of my favorite films from him.