1. Standard memberBosse de Nage
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    09 Jan '09 04:49
    Has anybody seen this film?
    http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2008/nov/21/waltz-with-bashir-folman

    I'm awaiting it impatiently. Might have to buy it, though ...

    Any other Israeli films worth watching, while we're at it?
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    17 Jan '09 19:31
    Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
    Has anybody seen this film?
    http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2008/nov/21/waltz-with-bashir-folman

    I'm awaiting it impatiently. Might have to buy it, though ...

    Any other Israeli films worth watching, while we're at it?
    dont you just hate it when nobody goes for your thread?
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    17 Jan '09 23:47
    Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
    Has anybody seen this film?
    http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2008/nov/21/waltz-with-bashir-folman

    I'm awaiting it impatiently. Might have to buy it, though ...

    Any other Israeli films worth watching, while we're at it?
    Have not seen or heard of that film, but definitely seems worth a look.

    Have you seen 'Persepolis'? Really fantastic.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persepolis_(film)
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    Let me know what you think of Persepolis. I really liked it. It's a movie I'd sort of like to own.
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    Originally posted by rbmorris
    Let me know what you think of Persepolis. I really liked it. It's a movie I'd sort of like to own.
    I liked it a lot (and expected not to, actually). It's very well made, well paced and thought-provoking.

    I wouldn't say its a movie that gains a lot with additional viewings, though. At least to me it didn't. The movie played very well with my ignorance of the day-to-day life of an Iranian family during that time. This obviously doesn't have the same effect over repeated viewings.
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    19 Jan '09 06:53
    Originally posted by rbmorris
    Have not seen or heard of that film, but definitely seems worth a look.

    Have you seen 'Persepolis'? Really fantastic.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persepolis_(film)
    I read the graphic novel (excellent); I didn't know there was a film, but I'll be sure to look out for it.

    Running over four volumes, the novel probably explains everything that the film would have had to leave out.
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    Originally posted by Palynka
    I liked it a lot (and expected not to, actually). It's very well made, well paced and thought-provoking.

    I wouldn't say its a movie that gains a lot with additional viewings, though. At least to me it didn't. The movie played very well with my ignorance of the day-to-day life of an Iranian family during that time. This obviously doesn't have the same effect over repeated viewings.
    A large part of the appeal for me was the illustrations. I agree, I might not get much more out of the story after multiple viewings.

    After reading BDN's response, I may buy the GN instead.

    Speaking of graphic novels, I hope at least one of you has read Jimmy Corrigan: "Smartest Kid On Earth", by Chris Ware. Quite possibly my all-time fav. Just so bleak and beautiful with fantastic illustrations.
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  10. Standard memberBosse de Nage
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    I recently read the whole of "Lost Girls" (Alan Moore / Melinda Gebbie). I can't recommend it too highly (wormwood might - still - disagree).

    And they got married! Aren't they cool?
    http://journal.neilgaiman.com/search/label/Alan%20and%20Melinda%27s%20wedding

    I'm planning on rereading 'From Hell' one of these days. Really, you should too.
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    It has been done to death by the media, but if you can abstract from it and like film-noir, the Sin City series are still outstanding.

    But you know me. I like the unpopularly popular recommendations. đŸ˜”
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    19 Jan '09 13:04
    Originally posted by Palynka

    But you know me. I like the unpopularly popular recommendations. đŸ˜”
    Such as ... ?
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    Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
    Such as ... ?
    Personal attack!
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    22 Jan '09 16:42
    Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
    Has anybody seen this film?
    http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2008/nov/21/waltz-with-bashir-folman

    I'm awaiting it impatiently. Might have to buy it, though ...

    Any other Israeli films worth watching, while we're at it?
    I've seen it. Actually a pretty good film, but from a historic perspective, it leaves some things to be desired.

    You can confront me via PM if you want to know about that though. This isn't the Debates forum.

    I also recommend Paradise Now. Actually a Palestinian director, cast, and story, but it's the same conflict.
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    Originally posted by scherzo
    I've seen it. Actually a pretty good film, but from a historic perspective, it leaves some things to be desired.

    You can confront me via PM if you want to know about that though. This isn't the Debates forum.

    I also recommend Paradise Now. Actually a Palestinian director, cast, and story, but it's the same conflict.
    I don't particularly want to confront you by PM or any other means. I would like to read your critique of this film, especially considering your views. Don't hold back!

    My main interest in seeing this film (which I haven't got hold of yet) is that it's a conscious attempt by an Israeli veteran to overcome the 'collective amnesia' that (Jewish) Israelis suffer from. For that reason it's bound to be very different from a Palestinian film -- from the Israeli viewpoint, it simply isn't 'the same conflict'.
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