What is the last movie you saw? and rate it.

[Goodfella]

I forget its title.......

[Domer121]

Shrek 3..

It was pretty dull the third time around, but if you are a lover of Shrek I am sure you will love it... 5/10

[vheissu]

I forget its title.......

and sometimes even what it was about!

I've been reading the posts on Dali and coincidently there's an article in the newspaper today about how Dali thought cinema should be and it mentiones two collaborations, one with Hitchcock, Spellbound and one with Disney,Destino.
Selznick, the producer, censored what Dali had done for Spellbound and Destino was cancelled after only 18 seconds were filmed. After that, Disney proposed to Dali the possility of a Don Quixote film, but that didn't happen either.

[Janine]

Not joking, I know Dali made an animated film produced by Walt Disney, and it was released last year or a year and a half ago with restored footage and all. I didn't check it out cause I'm not a huge fan of Dali's films "L'Age d'or" and "Un Chien andalou", but I'm pretty sure you can find it somewhere.

I was just wondering cause I don't really see why Walt Disney would have produced a part of a Selznick production. I was surprised and thought you might have mixed them up is all. I'll take your word.

I wasn't comparing Del Toro to Dali, but somebody else said Pan's Labyrinth was Daliesque in a post.

Hi again Mark F, well now that is interesting. I will have to do further research into this film. You say it was released a year or so ago? I wonder if it is the film I was referring to that I had heard about. I will ask my friend, who knows much about Dali if he has heard of the film. I did not see the other films by Dali but will also ask my friend about them. Interesting information you have provided here.
Was it Selznick who produced "Spellbound"?
Manolia has supported my knowledge that Disney did collaborate to make the animation of the dream sequence. I see you did notice her post. Yes, apparently unusual for Disney and Selznick to get together on a project. I don't know, personally, if I like the dream sequence all that much as a whole, but I like parts of it. One has to remember it was the time when there were no CG special effects, so it is a bit crudely executed. It is odd and luminous like a dream would be, but we are so spoiled now with CG special effects that things like this really appear fake to us or corny.

[Haven]

I saw Hitchcock's Marnie not all that long ago, and while somewhat "dated" it is still one I like. I think my favorite Hitchcock is probably Vertigo though.


I recognize this writing style. Even before I received your PM, I wondered if this was the person I thought it was.

Welcome onboard, Haven. The movie sounds (reads?) interesting.

Cheers Kathycf always nice to be welcomed by a friend. And thanks for the intro to this site. I think I am going to enjoy it very much.

The Machinist is like I implied, weird think prob have to be in one of those introspective moods. I also recently watched [again on TV, such the cinema buff; not] The Libertine starring Johnnie Depp. Supposed to be based on the life of the Earl of Rochester who was best buddies with Charles II of England. Well, if you were looking for 17th century historical accuracy, best give it a miss but if a Depp fan, well, always worth a look. Frothy. For me Hitchcock, The Birdstruely spooky.

[Janine]

and sometimes even what it was about!

I've been reading the posts on Dali and coincidently there's an article in the newspaper today about how Dali thought cinema should be and it mentiones two collaborations, one with Hitchcock, Spellbound and one with Disney,Destino.
Selznick, the producer, censored what Dali had done for Spellbound and Destino was cancelled after only 18 seconds were filmed. After that, Disney proposed to Dali the possility of a Don Quixote film, but that didn't happen either.

Hivheissu, thanks for the new added information...interesting. I will look into all of this further. Now you have me curious. Interesting that Selznick censored part of the dream sequence. Wow, it must have been something in it's original form, knowing Dali's work. Selznick could not have censored all of the animation, because there is much proof that it still exists (in the film) and was done by Dali.

[Janine]

This was released in 2004, so you can see how up to date I am... Saw it on TV a couple of months ago, and although it is not the most recent film that I have seen, it is the one that made the most impact. Christian Bale plays an insomniac lathe worker, I know sounds really fascinating, but it is the most strangely compelling movie. Evidently he lost over 60lbs to play the part of the emaciated Trevor. Anyway, I'll never make a film critic, so have added the link below. They definitely tell it better.. I'd really recommend it if you like something kind of dark, suppose it could really be classified as an art house movie only with star names playing the lead roles.

http://www.themoviebox.net/movies/20...main-page.html

Hi Haven, So many times when I go to watch a video there is the trailer to this film - "The Machinist" and it makes me ill just seeing how thin and ill looking Christian Bale is for this film. Wow - 60lbs! I don't doubt it though; he looks close to death. I think the film looks so weird. It probably is "strangely compelling", as you stated. For some strange and unknown reason, everytime the trailer comes on, I keep it on and watch the whole preview - trying to figure out if I want to someday view it. Maybe I will check it out sometime. Still undecided.

[manolia]

Getting bored has nothing to do with the technical aspects of film, heh. Just opinions, I didn't like Notorious but The Birds and North by Northwest also happen to be my favourites, even if they're corny as Janine correctly pointed out.

Again, I wasn't disagreeing on the fact that Dali designed the dream sequence, I was just surprised by the fact it was produced by Disney. Personnaly I don't like the dream sequence, but I'm not a Dali fan. I know Hitchcock wanted to use Dali's artistry because of the very sharp light that's omnipresent in his paintings which corresponds to the kind of light that supposedly illuminates our dreams.

Mark i wasn't refering to you about the dream sequence. I saw another post (don't remember by whom) which doubted the fact that it was made by Dali

[Mark F.]

For Dali's other films you should be able to watch them on Youtube as their in the public domain now.

L'Age d'or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcasqBRzeeA

Un Chien andalou

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8UEu...elated&search=

[Janine]

Fallen ~ Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Donald Sutherland, Embeth Davitz

Wow, I am still thinking about this one. Really strange, but interesting film. It kept me on the edge of my seat wondering just what was going on. I love Denzel Washington and I like Embeth Davitz, never saw her look so lovely - a very classic look. Other actors turned in equally compelling performances. I am still trying to figure it all out but I like films that make me think like that. I just found out this movie was filmed in Philadelphia near where I live so I had to review it quickly to recognise places I know, which was great fun, like trying to identify various bridges I go over all the time.

Thanks for the links Mark, I did look at part of the first one, but my computer quit on me - it does not like these movie videos. I need a new computer!

[Janine]

The Gingerbread Man ~ directed by Robert Altman, based on original story by John Grisham ~ stars Kenneth Branagh, Embeth Davidtz, Robert Downing,Jr, Daryl Hannah, Tom Berenger, and Robert Duvall

Cover of the DVD says "He knew the law, but he forgot the rules: Never get involved with a client. And never put your family in danger."

Step into the courtly world of Savannah's top-tier law firms. Meet one of the brightest young stars of the bar, Rick Magruder. And witness how his obsession with a beautiful, mysterious client, stalked by her deranged father, plunges him into a world of terrifying intrique and deadly deceit. As a hurricane bears down on the city, Magruder finds himself locked in a battle without a judge or a jury - only an executioner.

Enough said, since I don't want to give away or spoil this film. I really think this is a good film, a sleeper, that got overlooked in marketing, since probably no one has even heard of this Grisham/Altman film. Siskel and Ebert did give it a "Two Thumbs Up!" - I agree with them. It is a well constructed film, with a strong cast and although I have seen it countless times (owning it), I still enjoy the film and the atmosphere and tension of the impending hurricane very much, although on first viewing you are hooked into the story and don't know what will happen next, so best on first viewing. It is quite intriguing and has some Hitchcock type details to pay attention to also. I think that when I read the reviews on Amazon many said they really did not know what the ending or outcome was going to be. It quite surprised them. I think about 50% of this movie is filmed in driving rain. It looks like a real hurricane and I was impressed with just this aspect of this film and thriller. The score is noteworthy and done by Mark Isham, in fact I would like to own this score on CD. It really adds to the uneasy feel of the movie, and yet has a distincive stylishness to it. The beginning is brilliant, with just the hint of someone (Rick) talking on the car phone coming into a the score and news/weather report in the background, while camera pans over an arial shot or satalite topigraphical shot of the surrounding areas that will be effected by the hurricane. The hurricane actually becomes a menacing character in this film. Filming was also quite noteworthy and done by Changwei Gu. Dealing with all that produced wind and rain must have been an achievement. This film was not a CG film. It probably was low budget actually and sticks with reality. I like the way the characters interact and things go array. I have listened to the commentary - actual noteworthy attorneys and judges acted in their respective roles. Perhaps the only criticism might have been Branagh's Atlanta accent, not his best, but adequate; his acting definitely makes up for it. All the actors hand in good performances. Robert Duvall is great in court - really quite convincing as Mallory's mentally ill father. Daryl Hannah is good as Rick's grounded secretary, their interaction perfect. First time I watched this film it really kept me on the edge of my seat. I had not idea what was going to happen and I found it scary as hell. I can't say any more about the film or I will give it away.

[manolia]

For Dali's other films you should be able to watch them on Youtube as their in the public domain now.

L'Age d'or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcasqBRzeeA

Un Chien andalou

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8UEu...elated&search=

Mark about "le chien andalou"..it seems that the clip has an abrupt ending and it is very short. Is this the whole movie or are there any scenes missing? Thanx for the links anyway

EDIT
Ok i just saw more of the videos in the right side of your link. It seems that that particular clip was not complete.

[Mark F.]

that was the first part, I couldn't find the second, maybe they deleted it. I was too lazy to write that in my post. Sorry. I like the beginning of Un Chien andalou, they eye slicing scene, but then it lost me.

[kiz_paws]

HiKiz, how are you? Yes, indeed he did and really there is something about him working on an animation through the Disney studios, that is still in their archives. My friend, from Japan, an avid fan of Dali, did the research and I can attest to seeing the paintings live in the museum last year. They are really awesome. After the exhibit I have to say he is my favorite or at least one of my favorite artists. His work is extraordinary. I had to see the exhibit not once but twice....wonderful!
Have you mastered you P&P soundtrack sheet music yet? I was going to get the CD and a friend offered to send it to me. Now my computer is not working well and I need a new one so I am holding off till then. If you find out more about Dali and the dream sequence please post in here and share with all of us. Lots of Dali fans on Lit Net.
Take care, Kiz ~ Janine

I sure hope that Disney doesn't hold that animation in limbo, as the whole world would love to see something that could be post humously (is that how it is put?) done by Dali.

As for the Pride & Prejudice sheet music, I am playing "Dawn" nicely, such a pretty piece, thanks for asking!

Hope that your computer behaves itself, I had some troubles today, myself, but fortunately I didn't get too discombobulated.

My friend bought the dvd, Sense and Sensibility, and wants me to come by to see it with her, so I am looking forward to that. Gotta love Austin!

[Janine]

I sure hope that Disney doesn't hold that animation in limbo, as the whole world would love to see something that could be post humously (is that how it is put?) done by Dali.

As for the Pride & Prejudice sheet music, I am playing "Dawn" nicely, such a pretty piece, thanks for asking!

Hope that your computer behaves itself, I had some troubles today, myself, but fortunately I didn't get too discombobulated.

My friend bought the dvd, Sense and Sensibility, and wants me to come by to see it with her, so I am looking forward to that. Gotta love Austin!

Hi Kiz, glad you see you on here again. Yes, do see "Sense and Sensibility" - it is a wonderful film. Is it the one with Emma Thompson and Kate Winslett? I love that film, in fact I own it (just VHS tape) and my library also has the DVD in their permanent collection. Yes, Austen is great and film adaptations of her work are some of my favorites. I still like best the BBC version of "Pride and Prejudice" but the newer one is a pretty film and I certainly love the soundtrack. Glad you have mastered "Dawn". I bet it is lovely when you play it.
Sorry you also had computer problems. Now when I spoke of getting a new one, my computer decided to behave; I think it has ears. At anyrate I did delete a lot and did the defrag, scans, etc. and now it is working like a charm...well, almost....

About the film by Dali, I must look into that further matter. I will try to do some research on the net, and ask my friend who knows much about Dali; I will see what I can come up with. Last I heard it was a very good possibility, but who knows what is fact and what is rumor. Let's hope it happens.