Daft Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 (edited) NEW FILM!! I'd put a description but it's probably a film which is best watched without one. Can we get a thread title change, please! Remember, everyone try next week's film 'Cronos'. Dare Edit: feel free to continue discussing last week's film, Primer, here Edited August 3, 2010 by Dan_Dare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happenstance Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 In this new era on the NE forums, maybe you should make a new thread for each movie and possibly sticky a main thread explaining the film club and showing which movies have been chosen for which weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 Not sure what the point would be. It probaby wouldn't be a good idea; if we had seperate threads then people might fall behind on the current film and the old thread would keep going if that film was much more popular (Like if we had another Primer). The point is to keep it all together and expand the type of films we watch. I don't see it being a problem as long as it's managed well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paj! Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 The Fountain I've seen two of Darren Aronofsky's other films, Requiem For A Dream and The Wrestler, both brilliant. I found this film to be less impressive as a whole, but it was up my alley in terms of theme and topics dealt with. It reminded me of (I know this has a risk of becoming the new Tori Amos for me, but...) something Grant Morrison would write. Life, death, multiple levels of conciousness/existence, rich symbolism and generally letting you unravel what's going on (to a point). As well as weaving real historical events into knew stories of the author's own creation. Anyway. I enjoyed it. I wasn't blown away. While in concept, I liked the different "dimensions" (as I'll call them for the sake of ease) telling a variation on the same story/metaphor, they did stylistically jarr a lot with the main "present" storyline. However, I know that a director does everything for a reason, and this film certainly is ambitious, and I appreciated it all. In tone and content it's right up my alley. Both leads gave good perfomances, Jackman probably the more impressive, just cause I've never seen him in anything other than the X-Men films I think! Not as stunning as Requiem For A Dream, but worth a watch, for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Dare Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 New thread, I reckon. Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolness Bears Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I just finished watching The Fountain. I thought it was great! I went in with no idea what it was going to be about. The more I think about it the more I like it. It has had that effect on me where I cannot stop thinking about the ideas, themes etc. At its core it is "simple" but nicely layered. The 3 separate stories were interwoven beautifully leading up to a satisfying end for all 3 "characters." This is definitely my kind of film, didn't realise he made Requiem For A Dream too which is one of my favourite films, probably not as good as that but close! for me anyway. SYMBOLISM, i love it when it is used well. Hugh Jackman was excellent in his roles. Wow, very suprised by how much I enjoyed the film Cool can't wait to watch Cronos next week, I've only ever seen The Devils Back Bone by him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Anyone know where you could get this? I'm sure online would be much easier as I'll probably forget about it otherwise...I don't mind if it's illegal... Looks like a movie I'd enjoy so can't wait to watch it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayseven Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Just watched The Fountain last night. I was pretty drunk, so I kept thinking wow, that guy looks loads like Jackman... and was shocked when the credits rolled. I loved this film. I loved how each of Arnofsky's movies I've seen are so wildly different from each other and are so celebratory individually. I want to post what I think happened but each time I put it into words I change my mind... So what do you think was real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayseven Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Just watched The Fountain last night. I was pretty drunk, so I kept thinking wow, that guy looks loads like Jackman... and was shocked when the credits rolled. I loved this film. I loved how each of Arnofsky's movies I've seen are so wildly different from each other and are so celebratory individually. I want to post what I think happened but each time I put it into words I change my mind... So what do you think was real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 The present was real. The past was her book. The future was him writing the final chapter of her book. That's what I suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drahkon Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 (edited) Everything was real. Three different persons (the description on the back of the bluray case says that it's just one man, but I can't make myself believe it is), three "different" stories, three different times. I have to say, this movie is one of the most impressive movies I have ever seen. A visual and artistic masterpiece. So, Daft. Will there be more? I'd love to see The Primer, but it's so difficult to get here in Germany and when I find an offer it's way too expensive. Edit: I forgot...Death is the Road to Awe Audio Edited September 9, 2010 by drahkon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameboy Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 so wait I watch the fountain and then we discuss it ok...now to track down a copy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoogleViper Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I'd love to see The Primer, but it's so difficult to get here in Germany and when I find an offer it's way too expensive. so wait I watch the fountain and then we discuss it ok...now to track down a copy... If only there was some sort of internet based harbour for sailors who steal and plunder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drahkon Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 If only there was some sort of internet based harbour for sailors who steal and plunder. I hate watching movies on my PC monitor. Also, I like to own a movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayseven Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Can I suggest The Game to be the next movie? I've been irking to watch it again recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 (edited) Okay, hear goes. This is The Fountain time. Next film is Chronos. The Game is added to the list. I failed to keep this going the first time but I'll keep it a little more casual this time instead of every week BOOM!! Kind of strange timing since Dan told me about his lack of feelings for this film. Everything was real. Three different persons (the description on the back of the bluray case says that it's just one man, but I can't make myself believe it is), three "different" stories, three different times. I have to say, this movie is one of the most impressive movies I have ever seen. A visual and artistic masterpiece. So, Daft. Will there be more? I'd love to see The Primer, but it's so difficult to get here in Germany and when I find an offer it's way too expensive. Edit: I forgot...Death is the Road to Awe Audio What made you think all three were real? When I first saw it I always felt that the past was just her book but I wasn't sure about the future. I guess I'm still not certain, and actually either take I'm happy with, but I felt the future was Tommy finishing the book. Insteresting fact about the special effects, "Instead of using CGI, Aronofsky chose to do the special effects for the film by using micro-photography of chemical reactions on tiny petri dishes. He has said that CGI would take away from the timelessness of the film and that he wants the film to stand the test of time." Also, I think the soundtrack is stunning. Clint Mansell is such a breath of fresh air after Hans "LOUDER LOUDER" Zimmer's blast-a-thon. Edited September 9, 2010 by Daft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayseven Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Chronos is cool with me, I got it on DVD! Been quite lucky like that with the club so far. I've attempted to watch it before, getting maybe an hour into it - this thread will empower me to get through it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 (edited) ...Oh, God...it's not hard going, is it? Edit: Back to The Fountain, didn't realise Mogwai helped play the score. Edited September 9, 2010 by Daft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayseven Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 It's not necessarily - I was attempting it during a binge session of movie-watching and, in my drunken ADHD stupor, it was quite slow to start. I'm pretty sure I stopped watching it just as it got good - there's just the preambling 'setting teh scene' as opposed to the strikingly novel concepts immediately presented with other films we've done in this thread. This Chronos is probably a lot less user-friendly, though wildly shorter and a fascinating thing to watch (though not a patch on its 'sequel', Baraka, or its spiritual predecessor Koyaanisqatsi). Oddly enough, I went to a pub the other day which was playing it! RAMBLE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brynpearson Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 what about some more well known films. just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Dare Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 What on earth would be the point of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameboy Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 ===== QUOTE dr4hkon ==== I'd love to see The Primer, but it's so difficult to get here in Germany and when I find an offer it's way too expensive. ===== /QUOTE ==== ===== QUOTE flameboy ==== so wait I watch the fountain and then we discuss it ok...now to track down a copy... ===== /QUOTE ==== If only there was some sort of internet based harbour for sailors who steal and plunder. Hmmm...never used such things wudnt know where to begin! Posted from my BlackBerry using BerryBlab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarf Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Stupid bump I know, but I watched this again and just wanted to share my love for the soundtrack - one of the best ever, surely? Liked this film a lot more the second time round. Shame the film club shebang never really took off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zell Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I'm guessing a lot of people here have Netflix subscriptions? I think the Film Club idea could become practical if we restrict films to only ones available on Netflix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somme Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I love this film but love the soundtrack even more. I actually had the soundtrack on my mp3 player years before I watched the film. The "future" story is just visually jaw dropping. And I love the subtext, symbolism and general feel of the movie. I'm not normally a massive Hugh Jackman fan but he acted really well in this film as did Rachel Weisz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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