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| Monsieur |
Posted - 11/27/2004 : 13:54:32
The real French Film genius (fuck Godard):
Dou you know any of his films? Which one is your favorite?
"Mon Oncle" is my fave, personally!
I will show you fear in a handful of dust |
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| Lex |
Posted - 11/30/2004 : 01:13:13
Clipping the tree in "Mon Oncle" HA HA HA
Noise of the ping pong ball always gets me in "Mr. Hulot's hoilday" always sets me off : )
"Trafic" WOW just looks great!!
These films MUST be seen!!! |
| Carl |
Posted - 11/29/2004 : 04:51:01
I've seen 'Monsieur Hulo's Holiday, and it really is a work of comedic genius. I don't recall seeing any of his other films, unless at an early age on BBC 2 OR something. I suppose Chaplin and Keaton were big influences. There was a Tati retrospective at the IFI in Dublin a while back. 'Playtime' is considered another Tati classic, I think it was recently restored and remastered. |
| frank black conspiracy |
Posted - 11/28/2004 : 18:05:13
quote:
Originally posted by Monsieur
The real French Film genius (fuck Godard):
Monsieur, I too hold my hands up. I've never seen a Jacques Tati film. Can you tell me any more about him, I mean, why would Frank be inspired to write a song about the man? Is he still alive?
Ignorant and naive at the same time. i'm sorry. |
| Alpha Soixante |
Posted - 11/28/2004 : 13:24:14
Hm. I don't know what to do with Tati. His movies are marvellous visually--the movement of the camera, the timing, the little details in the background. But I don't find them all that funny. Except the tennis playing in Vacation. That's hilarious.
No picking on Godard. His movies are for looking at, don't let the silly pretentious dialogue and narration distract you from the main event. Besides, he's got a fantastic blog: http://www.iamthestallion.blogspot.com/2003_10_01_iamthestallion_archive.html
A sample entry:
Doors
Have you ever stopped to consider the majesty of doors? They are very useful things, these doors, and yet, they are almost completely ignored in western culture until they are not there. Once we notice that the wolves are wandering into our homes unfettered, or we are trapped in a room with four flat walls and little oxygen, we wonder to ourselves, "Why is there not a door here?" But, by that time, it is too late for us. |
| The Holiday Son |
Posted - 11/27/2004 : 15:02:12
I tried but I don't like his films.
There's a funny scene in "Les vacances de Mr Hulot" and one in Mon Oncle, and the end of Playtime is great but all in all his films are boooooooooooooooring!
Early Godard films are great. |
| Daisy Girl |
Posted - 11/27/2004 : 14:39:17
I grew up around these movies, as my dad collects these films. Even on a birthday he showed the film for my friends.
A great filmaker with a lot of talent... a classic and must see!
I definately rember Playtime and Mr. Hulot's hoilday the best.
He also has My Uncle and Trafic and a few shorts.... but I don't have a strong of a memory of these.
http://www.campervanbeethoven.com/gearstolen/ |
| Monsieur |
Posted - 11/27/2004 : 14:09:00
As a Frank Black fan (and a guy who likes cinema) you should really give it a try.
I recommend Mon Oncle. It is really beautiful, poetic, and it is also a very clever view of our urban society!
I will show you fear in a handful of dust |
| floop |
Posted - 11/27/2004 : 13:59:11
i'm embarassed to say i've never seen any Jacques Tati films
i wouldn't say Fuck Godard though, though some of his films are awful.
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
