Yo. I'm back.
I'ma little surprised 2 movie nights were cancelled.
But I'm glad I didn't miss much.
So, what's the plan for this week?
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Saturday, February 17, 2007
3/4: Mutual Appreciation
Movie Night has been postponed, again, because Francisco is still in China and Joe will be picking Kathryn up from the airport.
I've heard a lot of good talk around this film, and I'm attracted to the actual independence and low budget it was made on. It seems like too many indy films have huge budgets and big name actors, distilling the genuine feel of a real indy film.
Again, we'll meet at CSAW.
From Amazon.com: "Alan's quest for success in music and love is hampered by one thing-- himself. Centering on Alan's half-hearted romancing of radio DJ Sara and promoting his fledgling band, Mutual Appreciation is less a love story than an insightful and hilarious portrayal of the art of awkwardness. Andrew Bujalski, voted "Someone to Watch" at the 2004 Independent Spirit Awards and writer-director of critically acclaimed Funny Ha Ha, slinks through New York City bars, clubs and teeny apartments in this exploration of the gray areas between expectation, disappointment and desire that accompany adulthood. An indie festival favorite, Mutual Appreciation is a cleverly written, utterly timeless snapshot of post-college angst."
Trailer (opens in a new window)
I've heard a lot of good talk around this film, and I'm attracted to the actual independence and low budget it was made on. It seems like too many indy films have huge budgets and big name actors, distilling the genuine feel of a real indy film.
Again, we'll meet at CSAW.
From Amazon.com: "Alan's quest for success in music and love is hampered by one thing-- himself. Centering on Alan's half-hearted romancing of radio DJ Sara and promoting his fledgling band, Mutual Appreciation is less a love story than an insightful and hilarious portrayal of the art of awkwardness. Andrew Bujalski, voted "Someone to Watch" at the 2004 Independent Spirit Awards and writer-director of critically acclaimed Funny Ha Ha, slinks through New York City bars, clubs and teeny apartments in this exploration of the gray areas between expectation, disappointment and desire that accompany adulthood. An indie festival favorite, Mutual Appreciation is a cleverly written, utterly timeless snapshot of post-college angst."
Trailer (opens in a new window)
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Name Game
People of Movie Night,
I am of the persuasion that we should come up with something to call ourselves - our little club - other than simply "movie night," especially given the desire of the members to expand the scope of said "movie night." At least something to change the heading of this page to so it looks more official on the off chance that someone other than us happens by and, for some insane reason, takes an interest in it.
My suggestion would be 'Cinematheque Houston' as somewhat of an homage to Cinematheque Francais, which was headed by my hero Henri Langlois for many years until 1968. It was the only place for people like Truffaut, Godard, and Chabrol to see old films from different parts of the world and is credited with basically laying the foundation for the French New Wave. There a few cinematheques around the world and their basic stated goal is generally something like "the public presentation and preservation of the moving picture in all its forms." That sounds fairly like what we're after. Also, I rather like the official, European sound of the word 'cinematheque.' It sounds legit and somewhat ambitious.
Anyway, that's just my suggestion. Hopefully you guys will post your suggestions as they come to you and we can vote on it.
I am of the persuasion that we should come up with something to call ourselves - our little club - other than simply "movie night," especially given the desire of the members to expand the scope of said "movie night." At least something to change the heading of this page to so it looks more official on the off chance that someone other than us happens by and, for some insane reason, takes an interest in it.
My suggestion would be 'Cinematheque Houston' as somewhat of an homage to Cinematheque Francais, which was headed by my hero Henri Langlois for many years until 1968. It was the only place for people like Truffaut, Godard, and Chabrol to see old films from different parts of the world and is credited with basically laying the foundation for the French New Wave. There a few cinematheques around the world and their basic stated goal is generally something like "the public presentation and preservation of the moving picture in all its forms." That sounds fairly like what we're after. Also, I rather like the official, European sound of the word 'cinematheque.' It sounds legit and somewhat ambitious.
Anyway, that's just my suggestion. Hopefully you guys will post your suggestions as they come to you and we can vote on it.
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
2/11: (Revised)
I decided to show Boyz N The Hood for my next pick.. instead, i chose something i've been wanting to pick for a while.. in CSAW's spoon room...
PARADISE NOW
a film by Hany Abu-Assad, 2005
We haven't watched any Middle Eastern films so far for movie night, and I think this is probably a good place to start. The reason I chose this film (other than that i love it) is because 98% of all the information we're given by the U.S. media regarding the Palestine-Israel conflict is sided with our allies, Israel, and it's refreshing and enlightening to see the Palestinian perspective for once - even if it's only for an hour and a half.
"Paradise Now - sweepingly powerful and intricately detailed, highly acclaimed and widely controversial - tells the story of two lifelong friends and their mission of doom. Hany Abu-Assad directs, shooting this harrowing thriller in locations made equally harrowing by real-life missle attacks, exploding land mines, suspicious Palestinian factions and Israeli occupied forces, and the kidnapping of a crew member. The result is a film that knows its topic up close and provides no easy answers. Instead, Paradise Now lays bare the humanity and the horror for all to see, to ponder, and perhaps to change."
-from the back cover of the dvd
PARADISE NOW
a film by Hany Abu-Assad, 2005
We haven't watched any Middle Eastern films so far for movie night, and I think this is probably a good place to start. The reason I chose this film (other than that i love it) is because 98% of all the information we're given by the U.S. media regarding the Palestine-Israel conflict is sided with our allies, Israel, and it's refreshing and enlightening to see the Palestinian perspective for once - even if it's only for an hour and a half.
"Paradise Now - sweepingly powerful and intricately detailed, highly acclaimed and widely controversial - tells the story of two lifelong friends and their mission of doom. Hany Abu-Assad directs, shooting this harrowing thriller in locations made equally harrowing by real-life missle attacks, exploding land mines, suspicious Palestinian factions and Israeli occupied forces, and the kidnapping of a crew member. The result is a film that knows its topic up close and provides no easy answers. Instead, Paradise Now lays bare the humanity and the horror for all to see, to ponder, and perhaps to change."
-from the back cover of the dvd
Monday, February 05, 2007
Biznaz
From what Joe said on Sunday night, I've set the blog to where anyone can read it (it's kind of a pain in the ass to have to login all the time anyways). I'm not really sure how and if you wanted to make the group more public, but the ideas you brought up were good ones.
I'd like to open up the discussion we had to all of us (or at least the four core members) in making movie night bigger (and better?). I mentioned that we could have it in the CSAW studio a few times, which we can once we get a couch in there, but I'd like us to openly discuss ideas and criticisms we have with movie night and how to improve it.
In the words of men much more eloquent than myself, "Let's get it started in here."
If you have ideas to make movie night better than it is, please speak up!
I'd like to open up the discussion we had to all of us (or at least the four core members) in making movie night bigger (and better?). I mentioned that we could have it in the CSAW studio a few times, which we can once we get a couch in there, but I'd like us to openly discuss ideas and criticisms we have with movie night and how to improve it.
In the words of men much more eloquent than myself, "Let's get it started in here."
If you have ideas to make movie night better than it is, please speak up!
Saturday, February 03, 2007
2/4 Josh's House
In case you don't remember, movie night will be at Josh Nolan's house this Sunday. I think he's showing "Papillon," but I could be wrong.
His address is 1743 Nina Lee.
ps- Francisco, I can't remember if you said you owned them, butif you do, can I borrow "Akira" and "Princess Mononoke?" Thanks in advance. If not, then un-thanks.
His address is 1743 Nina Lee.
ps- Francisco, I can't remember if you said you owned them, butif you do, can I borrow "Akira" and "Princess Mononoke?" Thanks in advance. If not, then un-thanks.
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