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Podcast: Talking Images (Episode 22 released November 17th * EXCLUSIVE * We Are Mentioned in a Book!!! Interview with Mary Guillermin on Rapture, JG & More)
Polls: Directors (Waiting for results), 1929 (Results), Directorial Debut Features (Mar 12th), DtC - Nominations (Mar 20th)
Challenges: Experimental/Avant Garde, Benelux, Run the Director
Film of the Week: Daisan no kagemusha, March nominations (Feb 26th)
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Think you mean April.. unless he's planning to die in a few weeksLife as Fiction on May 4 2012, 01:14:55 PM wrote:Just realized Amos Vogel passed away on May 24.

He was a great guy, rest in piece, Amos. 

Adam Yauch
Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys died today at 47.
And, yes, it is film related.
Beastie Boys Anthology
Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys died today at 47.
And, yes, it is film related.
Beastie Boys Anthology
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Edited for youbrokenface on May 4 2012, 02:14:25 PM wrote:YMCA

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He died on my birthday!!!!!mightysparks on May 4 2012, 01:26:29 PM wrote:Think you mean April.. unless he's planning to die in a few weeksLife as Fiction on May 4 2012, 01:14:55 PM wrote:Just realized Amos Vogel passed away on May 24.
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Not coolGeorge Bailey on May 4 2012, 02:47:14 PM wrote:Edited for youbrokenface on May 4 2012, 02:14:25 PM wrote:YMCA

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That's some ill communication, George Bailey. And I'm not sure you're licensed to ill. It's possible, however, you can purchase a license at Paul's boutique.brokenface on May 4 2012, 05:15:15 PM wrote:Not coolGeorge Bailey on May 4 2012, 02:47:14 PM wrote:Edited for youbrokenface on May 4 2012, 02:14:25 PM wrote:YMCA![]()
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had no idea MCA was a person!

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Indeed, next time, check your head before you hello nasty. Otherwise, you'll be sent to the five boroughs forever.George Bailey on May 4 2012, 06:30:45 PM wrote:Wait, sorryhad no idea MCA was a person!
To give more film relation...
He started Oscilloscope Pictures, which is a great independent film distribution company.
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Really need to watch more of his films. Sad that he has to die for me to do that.monty on May 30 2012, 06:53:19 AM wrote:Japanese film director Kaneto Shindo passed away yesterday at 100 . RIP
Indeed. Btw, why is there no Shindo filmography on ICM?Life as Fiction on May 30 2012, 03:11:26 PM wrote:Really need to watch more of his films. Sad that he has to die for me to do that.monty on May 30 2012, 06:53:19 AM wrote:Japanese film director Kaneto Shindo passed away yesterday at 100 . RIP
No idea, I expected somebody would have put it up with all the love Hachi has been gettingmonty on May 30 2012, 03:29:14 PM wrote:Indeed. Btw, why is there no Shindo filmography on ICM?Life as Fiction on May 30 2012, 03:11:26 PM wrote:Really need to watch more of his films. Sad that he has to die for me to do that.monty on May 30 2012, 06:53:19 AM wrote:Japanese film director Kaneto Shindo passed away yesterday at 100 . RIP

Any Premium members who will step up to the plate?SanderO on May 30 2012, 03:38:58 PM wrote:No idea, I expected somebody would have put it up with all the love Hachi has been gettingmonty on May 30 2012, 03:29:14 PM wrote:Indeed. Btw, why is there no Shindo filmography on ICM?Life as Fiction on May 30 2012, 03:11:26 PM wrote:Really need to watch more of his films. Sad that he has to die for me to do that.![]()
Done:
http://www.icheckmovies.com/lists/kanet ... phy/bal3x/
Didn't realize the guy directed Onibaba!
http://www.icheckmovies.com/lists/kanet ... phy/bal3x/
Didn't realize the guy directed Onibaba!
Nicely done, bal3x. A measly 5 checks for me means I've got a lot of catching up to do...bal3x on May 30 2012, 04:17:24 PM wrote:Done:
http://www.icheckmovies.com/lists/kanet ... phy/bal3x/
Didn't realize the guy directed Onibaba!
Only seen Onibaba from him, but loved it, so I probably should probably explore more.
Hmm, besides Onibaba only two of his movies are official checks - Hadaka no shima (3 lists) and Yabu no naka no kuroneko (2 lists), the latter of which I happen to have on my hard drive. Both seem interesting, put them on my watchlist.
Yeah, let's for heaven's sake not explore beyond the official ICM lists.Kowry on May 30 2012, 04:37:59 PM wrote:Hmm, besides Onibaba only two of his movies are official checks - Hadaka no shima (3 lists) and Yabu no naka no kuroneko (2 lists), the latter of which I happen to have on my hard drive. Both seem interesting, put them on my watchlist.

Well, I meant that I'm going to check them first, not that I'm going to stop theremonty on May 30 2012, 04:50:17 PM wrote:Yeah, let's for heaven's sake not explore beyond the official ICM lists.Kowry on May 30 2012, 04:37:59 PM wrote:Hmm, besides Onibaba only two of his movies are official checks - Hadaka no shima (3 lists) and Yabu no naka no kuroneko (2 lists), the latter of which I happen to have on my hard drive. Both seem interesting, put them on my watchlist.![]()

What about Hokusai manga aka Edo Porn? Looks very promising.Kowry on May 30 2012, 05:09:11 PM wrote:Well, I meant that I'm going to check them first, not that I'm going to stop theremonty on May 30 2012, 04:50:17 PM wrote:Yeah, let's for heaven's sake not explore beyond the official ICM lists.Kowry on May 30 2012, 04:37:59 PM wrote:Hmm, besides Onibaba only two of his movies are official checks - Hadaka no shima (3 lists) and Yabu no naka no kuroneko (2 lists), the latter of which I happen to have on my hard drive. Both seem interesting, put them on my watchlist.![]()
But I admit I'm more eager to watch those on official lists, because there's so much stuff I'd want to watch that I'm having a hard time prioritizing them already. But of those of Shindo's films not on any official list Children of Hiroshima looks interesting so I could also put that on my watchlist.
If you can find it, Ningen (1962) is well worth watching.
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Kuroneko and Onibaba are both very fine films. Seen The Naked Island too, was geographically interesting but not a great film for me. Those three all released by Masters of Cinema, not seen anything else.
Sad to hear Shindo died, though 100 is good going..Impressed he was still directing in 2010. 0 checks for that one!
Sad to hear Shindo died, though 100 is good going..Impressed he was still directing in 2010. 0 checks for that one!
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I have Edo Porn on my hard drive. Looks very interesting indeed, I mean, who doesn't enjoy seeing a little hanky-panky between a woman and an octopus.monty on May 30 2012, 05:32:34 PM wrote:What about Hokusai manga aka Edo Porn? Looks very promising.Kowry on May 30 2012, 05:09:11 PM wrote:Well, I meant that I'm going to check them first, not that I'm going to stop theremonty on May 30 2012, 04:50:17 PM wrote:Yeah, let's for heaven's sake not explore beyond the official ICM lists.![]()
But I admit I'm more eager to watch those on official lists, because there's so much stuff I'd want to watch that I'm having a hard time prioritizing them already. But of those of Shindo's films not on any official list Children of Hiroshima looks interesting so I could also put that on my watchlist.
If you can find it, Ningen (1962) is well worth watching.

The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife, a painting by Hokusai who the film is based on and one that's relevant to the film in question. He is cited as the dude who inspired the whole tentacle porn genre that today provides for so many. A great man indeed.
Another one I have bookmarked is Children of Hiroshima that looks pretty good.
Other ones I've seen are Black Cat from the Grove, Devil Woman, Ningen and The Island. Rated all of them 8 or higher.

Ray Bradbury, giant of fantasy and science fiction writing, dies at 91. RIP
People ask me to predict the future, when all I want to do is prevent it. Better yet, build it. Predicting the future is much too easy, anyway. You look at the people around you, the street you stand on, the visible air you breathe, and predict more of the same. To hell with more. I want better.
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Can't say I've read more than a fraction of Bradbury's work, but Fahrenheit 451 is dystopian brilliance (still never got round to the film). And so many fine short stories..

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Can't say I've read more than a fraction of Bradbury's work, but Fahrenheit 451 is dystopian brilliance (still never got round to the film). And so many fine short stories..
I read a ton of his stuff when I was in high school, and I liked almost all of it. Dandelion Wine, Something Wicked This Way Comes, The Illustrated Man, October Country, Fahnreheit 451... So many great novels and short stories. I really need to revisit some of them at some point in the near future.
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Read Something Wicked This Way Comes and Fahrenheit 451 a couple of years ago. I have Martian Chronicles on a shelf somewhere, but that's about it.
I've only read The Veldt by Ray Bradbury, and it's awesome. Rest in piece. 

Rest in piece Bob Welch. Suicide, wtf. 

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Spinal surgery is no joke. Don't wish that on anyone.Nopros on Jun 8 2012, 09:52:50 AM wrote:Rest in piece Bob Welch. Suicide, wtf.
Nora Ephron may have died today from cancer. It's unconfirmed now on the internet.
And it is confirmed. RIP Nora Ephron
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BREAKING: Film director Tony Scott jumps to his death from Vincent Thomas Bridge
British film director Tony Scott, known for such Hollywood blockbusters as "Top Gun," "Days of Thunder," "Beverly Hills Cop II" and "The Taking of Pelham 123," jumped to his death Sunday from the Vincent Thomas Bridge spanning San Pedro and Terminal Island, according to Los Angeles County coroner's officials.
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British film director Tony Scott, known for such Hollywood blockbusters as "Top Gun," "Days of Thunder," "Beverly Hills Cop II" and "The Taking of Pelham 123," jumped to his death Sunday from the Vincent Thomas Bridge spanning San Pedro and Terminal Island, according to Los Angeles County coroner's officials.
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Can't say I cared much for most of his movies, but still...themagician on Aug 20 2012, 01:25:55 AM wrote:BREAKING: Film director Tony Scott jumps to his death from Vincent Thomas Bridge
British film director Tony Scott, known for such Hollywood blockbusters as "Top Gun," "Days of Thunder," "Beverly Hills Cop II" and "The Taking of Pelham 123," jumped to his death Sunday from the Vincent Thomas Bridge spanning San Pedro and Terminal Island, according to Los Angeles County coroner's officials.
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Loved a lot of his movies, hated a few. Sucks that we won't get to see what else he'd do after the really fun Unstoppable. RIP 

Hated all his movies but still it is quite saddening.
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Wasn't really a fan, but I liked a few of his films and Enemy of The State was my favourite movie for a time when I was a kid. RIP.