more on film...

[dwenius]

Let's revisit that films of joy post. Like I said, I don't watch a lot of film, which means that I'm likely missing out on many things that I would like if I knew about them. So if you start with Charlie Kaufman, Miyazaki, Svenkmajer, the Marx Brothers, Jeunet and Caro (the five primary sources of joy in my original list), then add in Terry Gilliam (yes, every film including Baron Munchausen) and quirky cult films like Harold and Maude or Being There, plus obvious geek pleasers like LotR and CTHD...where do you, oh great video store master, send me next? Help me, Lazyweb!

Comments

[drjohn.livejournal.com]

I second The Quiet Earth, but it did not stand up to a second watching, for whatever reason.

My favorite film few have seen is "Intacto".

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0220580/

I cannot figure out the low IMDB rating. It has great theory and exection.

If you want a series to consume, you could do much worse than finding out if Hal Hartley films are your thing (suggested: Flirt, Simple Men, Trust). Much cast overlap + similar dialogue style = the Hartley headspace.

[dwenius.livejournal.com]

Again, my erstwhile partner has been first in line with the Hal Hartley tip, which has fallen prey to my powerful ability to not watch films. I should just make more time for films and let her pick, then come back around to all of your lists!