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Jun 02, 2006 04:36PM
Michelangelo Antonioni's classic BLOW UP is another great film. (made in 1966) This one is in English (although he's considered an Italian Director). Fantastic use of space, silence and time. Worth watching. It inspired the 1981 film BLOW OUT which is also good but not quite the classic that BLOW UP is. Antonini's use of color is also super.
And, of course, there's always the Russian Version of WAR & PEACE. 11 or 12 hours of amazing film. When you consider the film was made in 1965 it becomes even more incredible. The scenes of troikas gliding over the snowy rivers, the beautiful and enormous views...all I can say is WOW! Sergei Bondarchuk's film is a must see in my opinion for all filmmakers. He uses some unique methods -- such as having his camera man on skates (pushed/held by another skater) to film the ballroom scenes. It's truly amazing to watch those scenes and realize the dancers are not on a revolving floor but, rather, the camera is rolling right through them as one of the dancers. If you get a chance to see the film, it's truly worthwhile to watch the bonus disk and see how they made the film.
I guess I just love movies! Enjoy.
Ciao
Elanor
And, of course, there's always the Russian Version of WAR & PEACE. 11 or 12 hours of amazing film. When you consider the film was made in 1965 it becomes even more incredible. The scenes of troikas gliding over the snowy rivers, the beautiful and enormous views...all I can say is WOW! Sergei Bondarchuk's film is a must see in my opinion for all filmmakers. He uses some unique methods -- such as having his camera man on skates (pushed/held by another skater) to film the ballroom scenes. It's truly amazing to watch those scenes and realize the dancers are not on a revolving floor but, rather, the camera is rolling right through them as one of the dancers. If you get a chance to see the film, it's truly worthwhile to watch the bonus disk and see how they made the film.
I guess I just love movies! Enjoy.
Ciao
Elanor
Here we are in the galaxy
May 29, 2006 04:14PM
We've been talking about films a lot lately. Our friend, Matt Chapman, came by and we looked at the types of films we all like and how they differ. What genre is the most appealing for instance. And, that of course, leads to WHO is the audience for our film and how do we find them.
Then there are investors and how do we get to meet them! So much to do, so little time.
Then there are investors and how do we get to meet them! So much to do, so little time.
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May 21, 2006 04:51PM
Recently I saw Michael Cimino's film HEAVEN'S GATE for the third time. And, I was just as impressed as the first. Strangely, although many reviewers think this is one of the worst films of its decade (if not the whole 20th century), I think they are missing the point. From a film maker point of view it is stunning.
His use of space, sound and light is remarkable. Take a look at the scene in which the Kris Kristopherson character arrives in the town. The dust blowing, the noise of people and animals, the train sounds all combine to create a huge noise that becomes almost painful. Just when you think you can't take another second, the character enters a building and the silence is deafening. Incredible moment.
The roller skatiing dance scene is another stunner. The boy fiddling as he skates around and around, the people dancing on roller skates all come together in a maddening collage.
If you haven't given this movie a chance, you should. I think there's a lot to be scene for both directors and cinematographers.
ENJOY!
His use of space, sound and light is remarkable. Take a look at the scene in which the Kris Kristopherson character arrives in the town. The dust blowing, the noise of people and animals, the train sounds all combine to create a huge noise that becomes almost painful. Just when you think you can't take another second, the character enters a building and the silence is deafening. Incredible moment.
The roller skatiing dance scene is another stunner. The boy fiddling as he skates around and around, the people dancing on roller skates all come together in a maddening collage.
If you haven't given this movie a chance, you should. I think there's a lot to be scene for both directors and cinematographers.
ENJOY!
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6 Comments about elanor
Nov 29, 2006 08:23AM
Hi there,
I am venkat and i made a forum site for filmmakers .
since the site is new, i am myself collecting work profile , official websites of few involved in filmmaking to post in the site.If you are interested please post your work experience , profile or about your film projects at ----------> www.MyFilmmaking.com < ----------- in category that suits you.This is just a small effort .so the site may not be perfect and useful atpresent.It will take sometime for me to really make the site helpful for filmmakers.
thanks for your time
http://www.myfilmmaking.com
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Jun 11, 2006 12:25PM
Pat,
I agree about Heaven's Gate. Only the full film can "take you there". So many great things for us, as directors, to glean from that film.
Ciao,
Elanor
Jun 11, 2006 01:38AM
Hi Elanor,
Saw your comment on Dylan's page. Totally agree about content.
I saw "Heaven's Gate" very soon after its release in it's shortened form, then caught a re-release of the full version a few years later, once it's critical re-evaluation had begun. A very impressive film, even when butchered, but needs to be seen in its full length to fully appreciate the achievement.
Cheers,
Pat
Jun 09, 2006 11:22PM
Hi Elanor,
Just saw your post on my page. Sorry about the slow reply. I agree about films having content; it's not just technic, or a slick medium (not saying being skillful at telling the story is a bad thing), but ultimately it's about the story and how the medium holds the content. When style meet content, that's where a really memorable film is born. Anyways, thanks for visiting my page. I just posted a 5 minute behind the scenes video from shooting my shortfilm on . Check it out if you have a chance.
Best.
May 30, 2006 05:28PM
Gator -Boy,
Hope you enjoy Heaven's Gate. Have you seen Razor's Edge (the original with Tyrone Power). Super movie....black and white. And, of course, I'm a total fan of all Tarkovsky movies. He's dead now but did 7 films....all Russian. his is the original Solaris....also Andrei Rublev and my personal favorite-- Stalker. Stalker is particularly terrific as it is a pre-Chernobyl look at a nuclear disaster site in Russia. Very mystical. One of the scenes from our movie, Buffalo Hearts, is a "tip of the hat" to a great scene in this film. So, these are a few of my favorites. There are so many great ones.
May 26, 2006 06:51PM
I enjoyed reading your thoughts about "Heaven's Gate." I haven't seen the movie yet, but now I'm interested in it. You don't have any other reccomendations do you?
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