I don't see how you *couldn't* classify this under horror. Especially since it uses so many asian horror movie tropes (especially the girl slumped over with hair obscuring her face).
The Youtube video (mod-edit: dead link below removed) is corrupted about half an hour in...unless there really is 5 minutes of black. I wouldn't put it past Brakhage.
chemosh6969: He's done, well, two movies like that. This one, and its sequel, "The Bells of St. Mary's." Since the character's job is basically to help out parishes in trouble, I think we can forgive the plot repetition. ;)
@Crinderman: Paying to have lists made "official" would severely compromise the integrity of the site and diminish the lists that are already on the site. I'm gonna vote no for this idea.
Regardless of how many checks the average icheckmovies user makes every month, the time when the number of checks should absolutely *not* be limited is when a user first comes to the site. What is the first thing a new user does? They check all the movies that they've seen. On my first day, I checked several hundred movies. If the site went to limited checks, it would be completely impenetrable for new users, who would have to either pay money for a service they haven't really tried, or wait months to check all the movies they had seen before reaching the site.
It's a very loose definition of horror, I'll give you that, but it does involve murder, revenge, and possible witchcraft. It's as much a horror movie as Dreyer's "Day of Wrath", another film that regards its "supernatural" events with ambiguity.
Also, it was the inspiration for the original "Last House on the Left", which is without question in the horror category.
I'm done! I'm done! This is the list that started my long journey into becoming film literate, and after finally tracking down "The Forgiven Sinner" I've reached my goal. Phew! What a rewarding journey.
I have no problems with the list's obscurity. I just wish it didn't feel like I was treading water; every time I check this list, I have fewer movies checked than the time before (I used to be at around 160, now I'm closer to 140). Will I eventually hit zero? Only time will tell.
My wife also loves this movie and has seen it more than a dozen times. Is it completely silly? Yeah. But it has some very inventive sequences (the dance competition, the barn raising, the wood cutting scene, etc.)
This would make a great companion piece to Ozu's "Tokyo Story" which is quite a bit more well known. Nice to see this movie receive a Criterion edition, as it certainly doesn't have the audience it deserves.
Actually, correct me if I'm wrong, but this and the Twilight Zone episode are one and the same. Apparently, Rod Serling bought the rights to use the film as an episode of The Twilight Zone.
See the Wikipedia page...it's interesting: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Occurrence_at_Owl_Creek_Bridge_%28film%29
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Movie comment on Pastori di Orgosolo
LordKinbote
Here are the title cards in English (from Google Translate)."This is the Sopramonte Orgosolo, Sardinia, once a refuge for fugitives and bandits."
"In this stony wasteland, today, few pastors, contend in the cold and hunger of the existence of their flocks."
Movie comment on Very Nice, Very Nice
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY7B2-Wqj6gMovie comment on El héroe
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I kinda want to curl up into a ball now.Movie comment on Carrots & Peas
LordKinbote
Found on KG. It's part of A Hollis Frampton Odyssey. It is...very self-descriptive.Movie comment on Janghwa, Hongryeon
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I don't see how you *couldn't* classify this under horror. Especially since it uses so many asian horror movie tropes (especially the girl slumped over with hair obscuring her face).Very atmospheric.
Movie comment on Anticipation of the Night
LordKinbote
The Youtube video (mod-edit: dead link below removed) is corrupted about half an hour in...unless there really is 5 minutes of black. I wouldn't put it past Brakhage.Movie comment on Guernica
LordKinbote
This movie was greatly enhanced by the fireworks being shot off across the street.Movie comment on Pas de deux
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I really think Norman McLaren might be the most versatile filmmaker of all time. I challenge you to find two his films that are anything alike.Movie comment on Dark Shadows
LordKinbote
Really did not enjoy it. It seems like such a stupid pun to make, but lifeless is the best word I can come up with to describe it.Movie comment on Going My Way
LordKinbote
chemosh6969: He's done, well, two movies like that. This one, and its sequel, "The Bells of St. Mary's." Since the character's job is basically to help out parishes in trouble, I think we can forgive the plot repetition. ;)Movie comment on Maria-Empfängnis-Aktion Hermann Nitsch
LordKinbote
NSFW is putting it lightly. Not safe for anywhere. I'm at home alone and I felt guilty watching it, heh.Movie comment on Short Subject
LordKinbote
I'm not sure this film can legitimately be watched, though screenshots do exist: http://disneybooks.blogspot.com/2007/07/jenny-lerew-mentioned-last-week-on-her.htmlNot sure how the three people who checked it managed to see it (or if they even did).
Blog comment on Donate-a-thon
LordKinbote
@Crinderman: Paying to have lists made "official" would severely compromise the integrity of the site and diminish the lists that are already on the site. I'm gonna vote no for this idea.Blog comment on Donate-a-thon
LordKinbote
Regardless of how many checks the average icheckmovies user makes every month, the time when the number of checks should absolutely *not* be limited is when a user first comes to the site. What is the first thing a new user does? They check all the movies that they've seen. On my first day, I checked several hundred movies. If the site went to limited checks, it would be completely impenetrable for new users, who would have to either pay money for a service they haven't really tried, or wait months to check all the movies they had seen before reaching the site.Movie comment on The Simpsons Ride
LordKinbote
Best short? Hardly. But it might be the best simulation ride I've ever been on. My wife and I were grinning stupidly all the way through.Movie comment on Gunga Din
LordKinbote
This movie has a high FFPM (face punches per minute) ratio. I approve!Movie comment on Ningen no jôken
LordKinbote
This is part two, for those who are either confused or don't want to click on the IMDB link.Movie comment on Jungfrukällan
LordKinbote
It's a very loose definition of horror, I'll give you that, but it does involve murder, revenge, and possible witchcraft. It's as much a horror movie as Dreyer's "Day of Wrath", another film that regards its "supernatural" events with ambiguity.Also, it was the inspiration for the original "Last House on the Left", which is without question in the horror category.
Movie comment on Berlin Alexanderplatz
LordKinbote
Not legally, as far as I know. I rented it from Netflix.Toplist comment on Roger Ebert's Great Movies
LordKinbote
I'm done! I'm done! This is the list that started my long journey into becoming film literate, and after finally tracking down "The Forgiven Sinner" I've reached my goal. Phew! What a rewarding journey.Toplist comment on iCheckMovies's Most Favorited
LordKinbote
I have no problems with the list's obscurity. I just wish it didn't feel like I was treading water; every time I check this list, I have fewer movies checked than the time before (I used to be at around 160, now I'm closer to 140). Will I eventually hit zero? Only time will tell.Movie comment on Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
LordKinbote
My wife also loves this movie and has seen it more than a dozen times. Is it completely silly? Yeah. But it has some very inventive sequences (the dance competition, the barn raising, the wood cutting scene, etc.)Movie comment on Make Way for Tomorrow
LordKinbote
This would make a great companion piece to Ozu's "Tokyo Story" which is quite a bit more well known. Nice to see this movie receive a Criterion edition, as it certainly doesn't have the audience it deserves.Movie comment on La rivière du hibou
LordKinbote
Actually, correct me if I'm wrong, but this and the Twilight Zone episode are one and the same. Apparently, Rod Serling bought the rights to use the film as an episode of The Twilight Zone.See the Wikipedia page...it's interesting: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Occurrence_at_Owl_Creek_Bridge_%28film%29