Search found 10 matches

by Javier
Wed Jun 12, 2019 2:48 am
Forum: Round 4
Topic: Pearl in the Crown (1972) vs. Blush (1995)
Replies: 17
Views: 3667

Re: Pearl in the Crown (1972) vs. Blush (1995)

Tough decision. In both movies characters have really serious problems under the surface of things, even when conflicts were somehow solved.

x1972
by Javier
Mon Jun 03, 2019 8:06 pm
Forum: Director Poll Archive
Topic: SCFZ poll: Takeshi Kitano
Replies: 21
Views: 3012

Re: SCFZ poll: Takeshi Kitano

Seen 13

1. Kids Return
2. Violent Cop
3. A Scene at the Sea
4. Brother
5. Getting Any?
by Javier
Tue May 21, 2019 1:56 pm
Forum: Film Discussion
Topic: Last Watched
Replies: 2691
Views: 365401

Re: Last Watched

"When I Get Home, My Wife Always Pretends to Be Dead" (2018) Toshio Lee As a script (because there is no complex audiovisual form attached) it is really interesting and full of metaphors, symbols and elements that can synthesize big ideas into simple images. That makes it stimulating for b...
by Javier
Thu Apr 25, 2019 6:29 am
Forum: Film Discussion
Topic: How Did You All Get Into Film?
Replies: 49
Views: 10533

Re: How Did You All Get Into Film?

As a kid in the 80's in Bogotá, I attended the Sunday morning screenings in movie theaters with my parents. I was impressed by the Hercules movie with Lou Ferrigno, the special effects and the different episodes. Clash of the Titans and Never Ending Story were some interesting fantasies that impress...
by Javier
Tue Apr 09, 2019 1:30 pm
Forum: Director Poll Archive
Topic: SCFZ Poll: Philippe Garrel
Replies: 27
Views: 4097

Re: SCFZ Poll: Philippe Garrel

Seen 26

Le lit de la vierge
Elle a passé tant d'heures sous les sunlights...
Un ange passe
Le vent de la nuit
Le révélateur
by Javier
Sun Apr 07, 2019 3:52 pm
Forum: Round 2
Topic: Summer Snow (1995) vs. The Feverish Years (1966)
Replies: 17
Views: 3545

Re: Summer Snow (1995) vs. The Feverish Years (1966)

Two opposite ways of using cutting and montage x1966 The Feverish Years is a great example of how cutting and montage can lead a film to compare and contrast different social scenarios and generational mindsets without ever openly talking about it. 1.We get to know the main characters' homes and lif...
by Javier
Sun Feb 10, 2019 2:38 am
Forum: Games
Topic: Year Cup organization
Replies: 54
Views: 9084

Re: Year Cup headcount

This year I would like to participate only by watching films for the Cup whenever I can. So far this is my busiest year ever, but I'm glad I'm getting some good jobs to do.
by Javier
Fri Jan 11, 2019 3:21 am
Forum: Non-Film Discussion
Topic: Languages
Replies: 110
Views: 14609

Re: Languages

My native language is Spanish. My English level is B2 according to tests. Also studied Italian for some semesters at the university. I love it. I understand a very basic Mandarin too since I lived in Beijing for some months. French has always tricked me even though I have taken lessons. German, Kore...
by Javier
Sun Dec 16, 2018 11:29 pm
Forum: Film Discussion
Topic: Last Watched
Replies: 2691
Views: 365401

Re: Last Watched

Finally I watched Cannibal Holocaust. I'm so glad I did. It had been ages without watching a challenging film. My brain is happy and blown up. I'll need some weeks to digest the experience.
by Javier
Wed Dec 12, 2018 6:17 am
Forum: Site News & Updates
Topic: Welcome!
Replies: 221
Views: 37048

Re: Welcome!

Great!! Our own place, finally!