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beltmann · Posted: 09.22.2003 6:30 pm Post subject:

To my knowledge, Ripley's Game never received a theatrical release anywhere in the United States, despite decent reviews in Europe. I made a point of catching it when the Independent Film Channel programmed it.

This relates to my pet peeve, which is the way North American distributors--a tiny group with vast power and questionable motivations--get to decide for you and me what we can and can't see. The issue is compounded for Midwesterners, since distributors routinely assume there's no audience here for challenging fare. What opens on the coasts often never finds its way here--and if it does, it's months after the national discussion about the film is long over.

Eric

Mark Dujsik · Posted: 09.22.2003 7:59 pm Post subject:

Danny Baldwin · Posted: 09.22.2003 10:38 pm Post subject:

Unluckily I get IFC starting October 1st...what awful timing.
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the night watchman · Posted: 09.22.2003 10:55 pm Post subject:

Hey, I have IFC. I'm set to record Ripley's Game and Funny Games. By the way, how does Ripley's Game compare to The Talented Mr. Ripley? I haven't read any of the books. Should I keep Talented in mind, or just approach Game as a movie in-and-of itself.
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mfritschel · Posted: 09.23.2003 1:35 am Post subject:

Another good week for me, I don't know where you guys find time to watch all these movies, but anyway here we go.

Love on the Run (Francois Truffaut): My first experience with Truffaut, and I liked the movie overall, but found it a little confusing since it was the last in his Adventures of Antonie Doinel. The parts that appealed to me the most was its questioning of how much of our past can we really blame on our current behaviors and conditions. Also, how the character had wriiten a book that was about his life, when the movie was semi-autobiographical about Truffaut and how they both acted as therapy.

8 1/2 (Federico Fellini): Another first, this time being my first experience with Fellini and I loved it. I cannot begin to describe why I loved this movie, mostly because I am not quite sure I quite understand the movie entirely, but it just seemed to work on so many different levels and in so many ways. From its blurring of dreams and reality to how, much like Truffuat in the afor mentioned film, it questions on how we are influenced by our past and how our past becomes evident in our actions to just so many wonderful visually stunning images, to its progession/metamorphises of madness into genius this movies was unbelievable. A must for anyone

True Romance (Tony Scott): My obssession with Tarantino led me to watch this movie. It was good, but since it wasn't directed by Tarantino it lacked some his flare and wit and leaned much more towards a feel good type of movie, it almost seems to have a torn identity. Although, much of the dialouge was heavily influenced by Tarantino it lacked his style, but in a type of escape from reality sense, it was fun. Plus it had Christopher Walken, "That Smarts Don't It"

Confidence (James Foley): I am a big Edward Burns fan. He was great in She's the One and Brothers McMullen, but there are some roles he cannot play, this is one of them. This entire movie is riddled by miscasting and although I was somewhat critical of Matchstick Men last week, I have developed a new appreciation for it. This movie fails in every aspect that MM succeeds in. The story was weak, the characters really held nothing for me, and the ending was completely predictable.

Well that all for now.

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matt header · Posted: 09.23.2003 4:02 am Post subject:

Well, I'm about 300 pages behind on my Comparative Literature readings because I decided to watch movies instead. Probably not a good idea. Oh, well.

Danny Baldwin · Posted: 09.23.2003 1:21 pm Post subject:

Yeah, to manage just four this weeked I had to work on homework from 8-10 on Friday, then I got up at 6 on Saturday and worked till 9. The movie showing was at 11 on saturday, I purposely timed a thirty minute gap in between Cold Creek Manor and Anything Else to start a review.

I too bring tons of stuff to the theatre (most times I'll go to a 3:30 showing in the afternoon after school and work)...but this was one of my slower weeks, definitely. This week, I'm aiming for 6 theatrical releases.
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The Third M?n · Posted: 09.24.2003 7:53 pm Post subject:

I just saw Suspiria. Review coming soon. Cool

The Third M?n · Posted: 09.27.2003 3:27 pm Post subject:

Bycicle Thief... what a film!

matt header · Posted: 09.27.2003 5:38 pm Post subject:

Yes!!! "Bicycle Thief" is definitely in my top 5 favorites of all time (while my list constantly fluctuates, that one stays always in the top). I remember crying and crying and crying after that one (although everyone else I've asked that's seen that movie said they didn't think it was that sad. Hmm.)

I haven't seen a movie for one week. One week! For shame on me.

Danny Baldwin · Posted: 09.27.2003 6:22 pm Post subject: