Comments on: Cinecast Episode 61 - The Hiatus is Over http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/ Film Reviews that Matter Thu, 17 May 2012 20:05:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Movies fan frankie http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-54973 Movies fan frankie Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:49:43 +0000 http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-54973 wall street is definetly one of the top movies of all times, Michael douglas shows he is a remarkable actor wall street is definetly one of the top movies of all times, Michael douglas shows he is a remarkable actor

]]> By: Marina http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-11311 Marina Tue, 25 Sep 2007 06:04:26 +0000 http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-11311 Wicked. I thought the trailer looked fantastic! Can't wait to see if it pops up in limited release around here. If not, I'll be looking for the DVD release! :d Wicked. I thought the trailer looked fantastic! Can’t wait to see if it pops up in limited release around here. If not, I’ll be looking for the DVD release! :d

]]> By: Kurt http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-11282 Kurt Tue, 25 Sep 2007 03:21:45 +0000 http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-11282 Jar City kicks all sorts of Unholy Ass, I was a big fan of it, one of my favorites at TIFF, I cannot believe I didn't mention it. Think what would happen if you put THE SWEET HEREAFTER, GATTACA, THE DEVIL'S BACKBONE, LONE STAR and NARC into the blender and hit frappé. That would be Jar City. Yum. Yum. Jar City kicks all sorts of Unholy Ass, I was a big fan of it, one of my favorites at TIFF, I cannot believe I didn’t mention it.

Think what would happen if you put THE SWEET HEREAFTER, GATTACA, THE DEVIL’S BACKBONE, LONE STAR and NARC into the blender and hit frappé. That would be Jar City.

Yum. Yum.

]]> By: Mad About Movies » Blog Archive Madame Tutli-Putli Trailer » Mad About Movies http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-11245 Mad About Movies » Blog Archive Madame Tutli-Putli Trailer » Mad About Movies Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:16:25 +0000 http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-11245 [...] was listening to Kurt Halfyard’s TIFF wrap-up in the latest Movie Patron Cinecast and one film in particular caught my [...] […] was listening to Kurt Halfyard’s TIFF wrap-up in the latest Movie Patron Cinecast and one film in particular caught my […]

]]> By: Marina http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-11230 Marina Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:11:56 +0000 http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-11230 Well, finally finished listening to the show and a few thoughts: Kurt - excellent TIFF coverage. I'm disappointed to hear that "Terra" and "Elizabeth" were craptacular but thrilled that "The Tracey Fragments" lives up to my McDonald expectations. I just realized that you'd watched "Jar City" as well. Not one that you mentioned on the show but one I'm really looking forward to (though I'm doubtful I'll get to see it on the big screen). Skipped the "3:10 to Yuma" review since I still haven't seen it. As for "Shoot 'Em Up" I don't even think it was particularly fun. As with Andrew, if I'm up for seeing something like this, I'll rent "Crank" again. BTW the NFB has been nominated for 68 Oscars and won 10 - the single largest win by one group in Oscar history! Excellent show! Well, finally finished listening to the show and a few thoughts:

Kurt - excellent TIFF coverage. I’m disappointed to hear that “Terra” and “Elizabeth” were craptacular but thrilled that “The Tracey Fragments” lives up to my McDonald expectations. I just realized that you’d watched “Jar City” as well. Not one that you mentioned on the show but one I’m really looking forward to (though I’m doubtful I’ll get to see it on the big screen).

Skipped the “3:10 to Yuma” review since I still haven’t seen it.

As for “Shoot ‘Em Up” I don’t even think it was particularly fun. As with Andrew, if I’m up for seeing something like this, I’ll rent “Crank” again.

BTW the NFB has been nominated for 68 Oscars and won 10 - the single largest win by one group in Oscar history!

Excellent show!

]]> By: Kurt http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-11106 Kurt Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:13:59 +0000 http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-11106 The extended version of DEATH PROOF is a real pleasure. I like it when Quentin T. is in 'hang out with these characters' mode like in Jackie Brown, rather than story/narrative focused. Death Proof just gets better with each viewing. Oh yea, and the lapdance rules. The extended version of DEATH PROOF is a real pleasure. I like it when Quentin T. is in ‘hang out with these characters’ mode like in Jackie Brown, rather than story/narrative focused. Death Proof just gets better with each viewing.

Oh yea, and the lapdance rules.

]]> By: Terra - Film Grotto http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-10868 Terra - Film Grotto Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:54:19 +0000 http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-10868 [...] was listening to the Movie Patron Cinecast and Kurt mentioned Terra. It sounded pretty interesting so I did some searching and found the short [...] […] was listening to the Movie Patron Cinecast and Kurt mentioned Terra. It sounded pretty interesting so I did some searching and found the short […]

]]> By: John http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-10864 John Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:48:03 +0000 http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-10864 Its the Takeshi Kitano one. I actually saw it in theatre back in 2003. It just blew me away. If I really thought about it when I made my top 100 list it should have been in the top 20. I keep meaning to see the older Zatoichi's but just haven't found the time. Hanzo has been on my list also for a while. It might be something that I pick up in TO if I get the chance. Cool, I can't wait to check out Insomnia. The atmosphere of the remake was pretty damn cool. I totally curious to see what the original is like. I watched The 400 Blows last night and I'd say more but I'm planning a post based off of my watching. Its the Takeshi Kitano one. I actually saw it in theatre back in 2003. It just blew me away. If I really thought about it when I made my top 100 list it should have been in the top 20. I keep meaning to see the older Zatoichi’s but just haven’t found the time.

Hanzo has been on my list also for a while. It might be something that I pick up in TO if I get the chance.

Cool, I can’t wait to check out Insomnia. The atmosphere of the remake was pretty damn cool. I totally curious to see what the original is like.

I watched The 400 Blows last night and I’d say more but I’m planning a post based off of my watching.

]]> By: Kurt http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-10862 Kurt Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:16:04 +0000 http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-10862 Big fan of Stellen Skaarsguard and the original Insomnia (even if I feel like i have to take a shower after watching it!!) If you enjoyed Zatoichi (was this one of the originals or Takeshi Kitano's 2003 version?), my I humbly recommend the loopy insanity that is HANZO THE RAZOR. All three are like super upscale grindhouse noir-ish police procedurial chambara. As a bonus, Hanzo often interrogates the women by having sex so great with them that they are willing to give up the information. How he trains for these escapades has to be seen to be believed. Great entertainment! Big fan of Stellen Skaarsguard and the original Insomnia (even if I feel like i have to take a shower after watching it!!)

If you enjoyed Zatoichi (was this one of the originals or Takeshi Kitano’s 2003 version?), my I humbly recommend the loopy insanity that is HANZO THE RAZOR. All three are like super upscale grindhouse noir-ish police procedurial chambara. As a bonus, Hanzo often interrogates the women by having sex so great with them that they are willing to give up the information. How he trains for these escapades has to be seen to be believed.

Great entertainment!

]]> By: John Allison http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-10794 John Allison Fri, 21 Sep 2007 02:07:35 +0000 http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-10794 I've been just jumping around with my watching lately. Whatever I find at the library I pick up. Today's grab bag from the library consist of The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (I love this movie), Parallax View, 400 Blows, Insomnia (the original one not the remake which I really like) and Thieves Like Us. I’ve been just jumping around with my watching lately. Whatever I find at the library I pick up. Today’s grab bag from the library consist of The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (I love this movie), Parallax View, 400 Blows, Insomnia (the original one not the remake which I really like) and Thieves Like Us.

]]> By: TheSnowLeopard http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-10789 TheSnowLeopard Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:45:36 +0000 http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-10789 I'm going to start watching a lot of back catalogue titles soon and I figured the best way to approach this massive task was by focusing on one director at a time. It would be good if you guys could have a segment where you select a film director and discuss his/her filmography, best & worst, stengths & weaknesses, major themes, styles, etc. I’m going to start watching a lot of back catalogue titles soon and I figured the best way to approach this massive task was by focusing on one director at a time. It would be good if you guys could have a segment where you select a film director and discuss his/her filmography, best & worst, stengths & weaknesses, major themes, styles, etc.

]]> By: Kurt http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-10780 Kurt Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:58:53 +0000 http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-10780 Tough question. Everything has its time and place, and I'm certainly willing to forgive the shifting acting styles (major shift in the US in the 1970s) and take them into consideration when approaching an older film...but there is nothing more fun than discovering a film that is more resonant now than it was on initial release: Wages of Fear is a great example of this, but there are many more (Peter Watkins Edward Munch has been a minor obsession lately). In terms of Seijun Suzuki, I know Criterion loves the man, he has a lot of titles in their catalogue, and he is still working (Most recently Princess Racoon with Zhang Ziyi and Shinobi's Jo Ogadiri...personally, I'm a big fan of his sequel to Branded to Kill -- Pistol Opera -- (there is a review of that film buried on my blog somewhere from a couple years ago). It's got a loopy energy that more than a little reminds me of Jodorowski in his El Topo days. Yum. Tough question. Everything has its time and place, and I’m certainly willing to forgive the shifting acting styles (major shift in the US in the 1970s) and take them into consideration when approaching an older film…but there is nothing more fun than discovering a film that is more resonant now than it was on initial release:

Wages of Fear is a great example of this, but there are many more (Peter Watkins Edward Munch has been a minor obsession lately).

In terms of Seijun Suzuki, I know Criterion loves the man, he has a lot of titles in their catalogue, and he is still working (Most recently Princess Racoon with Zhang Ziyi and Shinobi’s Jo Ogadiri…personally, I’m a big fan of his sequel to Branded to Kill — Pistol Opera — (there is a review of that film buried on my blog somewhere from a couple years ago). It’s got a loopy energy that more than a little reminds me of Jodorowski in his El Topo days. Yum.

]]> By: John http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-10751 John Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:31:48 +0000 http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-10751 Oh I was also thinking of a topic for you guys. Recently I just watched Branded to Kill (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061882/) and it got me thinking about watching movies at a much later date than when they were first released. The director for BtK was actually fired from his studio for his movie and while I enjoyed the movie it just didn't seem really that racy or extreme. I know it would have seemed totally different back in the 60s. Basically I'm curious what your opinions are on watching older movies for the first time and how you deal with the way cinema has changed over time. Oh I was also thinking of a topic for you guys. Recently I just watched Branded to Kill (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061882/) and it got me thinking about watching movies at a much later date than when they were first released. The director for BtK was actually fired from his studio for his movie and while I enjoyed the movie it just didn’t seem really that racy or extreme. I know it would have seemed totally different back in the 60s.

Basically I’m curious what your opinions are on watching older movies for the first time and how you deal with the way cinema has changed over time.

]]> By: John http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-10741 John Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:13:59 +0000 http://moviepatron.com/blog/2007/09/19/cinecast-episode-61-the-hiatus-is-over/#comment-10741 I've got a couple of comments. I have to disagree with you Andrew on 3:10 and the scene that really bothered you. The way I took it was that they were all just stunned by what Ben Wade had just done and couldn't react and that really the only one who had a chance to stand up against him was Dan Evans and once he was knocked out there was no point at all in showing Wade leaving. As for Shoot 'Em Up... all I have to say is that Kurt's opinions are starting to scare me. Every thing he says about most movies pretty much mirrors my own thoughts. While watching Shoot 'Em Up (and also Hatchet but thats another comment for somewhere else) I couldn't help but think of Idiocracy and that while these movies are somewhat fun they are rapidly approaching the kick in the groin entertainment levels. I’ve got a couple of comments.

I have to disagree with you Andrew on 3:10 and the scene that really bothered you. The way I took it was that they were all just stunned by what Ben Wade had just done and couldn’t react and that really the only one who had a chance to stand up against him was Dan Evans and once he was knocked out there was no point at all in showing Wade leaving.

As for Shoot ‘Em Up… all I have to say is that Kurt’s opinions are starting to scare me. Every thing he says about most movies pretty much mirrors my own thoughts. While watching Shoot ‘Em Up (and also Hatchet but thats another comment for somewhere else) I couldn’t help but think of Idiocracy and that while these movies are somewhat fun they are rapidly approaching the kick in the groin entertainment levels.

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