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!

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[kmhoofnagle.livejournal.com]

Please tell me you've seen:
Miller's Crossing (beautiful gangster movie with Gabriel Byrne)
The Thin Man movies -- a series of 5 wise cracking 40s movies
with William Powell and Myrna Loy. Snappy and amusing. LOTS of booze and cigarettes.

Random things I've seen that were worth a second look, but are not seminal:

The Scent of Green Papaya -- Vietnamese movie I saw ages ago. I scarcely remember the plot but the affect of the film was like being there. It was gorgeous.

The Station Agent -- solitary man with dwarfism and a fixation on trains inherits and moves into an old train depot. Meets locals. Personal attachments ensue.

Jump Tomorrow -- quirky African man living in the US trying to decide whether to show up for his arranged marriage. Road tripping and hijinks.

[dwenius.livejournal.com]

Yes on Miller's Crossing. Didn't know it was Coen Brothers! Ignorant of the rest of your list, thanks!