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09 Jan 09
17 Jan 09
Originally posted by Bosse de Nagedont you just hate it when nobody goes for your thread?
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
Originally posted by Bosse de NageHave not seen or heard of that film, but definitely seems worth a look.
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 you seen 'Persepolis'? Really fantastic.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persepolis_(film)
18 Jan 09
Originally posted by rbmorrisI liked it a lot (and expected not to, actually). It's very well made, well paced and thought-provoking.
Let me know what you think of Persepolis. I really liked it. It's a movie I'd sort of like to own.
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.
19 Jan 09
Originally posted by rbmorrisI read the graphic novel (excellent); I didn't know there was a film, but I'll be sure to look out for 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)
Running over four volumes, the novel probably explains everything that the film would have had to leave out.
19 Jan 09
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Originally posted by PalynkaA 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.
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.
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.
19 Jan 09
The post that was quoted here has been removedI 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.
22 Jan 09
Originally posted by Bosse de NageI've seen it. Actually a pretty good film, but from a historic perspective, it leaves some things to be desired.
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?
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.
23 Jan 09
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Originally posted by scherzoI 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!
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.
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'.