Rest in Peace

[Life as Fiction]

Just realized Amos Vogel passed away on April 24.

EDIT: Not May!

[mightysparks]

Just realized Amos Vogel passed away on May 24.

Think you mean April.. unless he's planning to die in a few weeks

[Nopros]

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

[ormazd]

Adam Yauch

Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys died today at 47.

And, yes, it is film related.
Beastie Boys Anthology

[brokenface]

MCA

[George Bailey]

YMCA

Edited for you

[George Bailey]

Just realized Amos Vogel passed away on May 24.

Think you mean April.. unless he's planning to die in a few weeks

He died on my birthday!!!!!

[brokenface]

YMCA

Edited for you

Not cool

[Life as Fiction]

YMCA

Edited for you

Not cool

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.

[George Bailey]

Wait, sorry had no idea MCA was a person!

[Life as Fiction]

Wait, sorry had no idea MCA was a person!

Indeed, next time, check your head before you hello nasty. Otherwise, you'll be sent to the five boroughs forever.

[whymse]

And, yes, it is film related.
Beastie Boys Anthology

To give more film relation...

He started Oscilloscope Pictures, which is a great independent film distribution company.

NY Times Article

[monty]

Japanese film director Kaneto Shindo passed away yesterday at 100 . RIP

[Life as Fiction]

Japanese film director Kaneto Shindo passed away yesterday at 100 . RIP

Really need to watch more of his films. Sad that he has to die for me to do that.

[monty]

Japanese film director Kaneto Shindo passed away yesterday at 100 . RIP

Really need to watch more of his films. Sad that he has to die for me to do that.

Indeed. Btw, why is there no Shindo filmography on ICM?

[SanderO]

Japanese film director Kaneto Shindo passed away yesterday at 100 . RIP

Really need to watch more of his films. Sad that he has to die for me to do that.

Indeed. Btw, why is there no Shindo filmography on ICM?

No idea, I expected somebody would have put it up with all the love Hachi has been getting

[monty]

Really need to watch more of his films. Sad that he has to die for me to do that.

Indeed. Btw, why is there no Shindo filmography on ICM?

No idea, I expected somebody would have put it up with all the love Hachi has been getting

Any Premium members who will step up to the plate?

[bal3x]

Done:
http://www.icheckmovies.com/lists/kanet ... phy/bal3x/
Didn't realize the guy directed Onibaba!

[monty]

Done:
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...

[Kowry]

Only seen Onibaba from him, but loved it, so I probably should probably explore more.

[Kowry]

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.

[monty]

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]

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.

Well, I meant that I'm going to check them first, not that I'm going to stop there 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.

[monty]

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.

Well, I meant that I'm going to check them first, not that I'm going to stop there 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.

What about Hokusai manga aka Edo Porn? Looks very promising.

If you can find it, Ningen (1962) is well worth watching.

[brokenface]

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!

[themagician]

Yeah, let's for heaven's sake not explore beyond the official ICM lists.

Well, I meant that I'm going to check them first, not that I'm going to stop there 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.

What about Hokusai manga aka Edo Porn? Looks very promising.

If you can find it, Ningen (1962) is well worth watching.

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.



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.

[monty]

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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My tunes and numbers are here. They have filled my years, the years when I refused to die. And in order to do that I wrote, I wrote, I wrote, at noon or 3am. So as not to be dead.

[brokenface]

He has almost the same glasses as you

--

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..

[Timec]

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.

[Knaldskalle]

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.

[Nopros]

I've only read The Veldt by Ray Bradbury, and it's awesome. Rest in piece.

[Nopros]

Rest in piece Bob Welch. Suicide, wtf.

[Life as Fiction]

Rest in piece Bob Welch. Suicide, wtf.

Spinal surgery is no joke. Don't wish that on anyone.

[Rich]

Nora Ephron may have died today from cancer. It's unconfirmed now on the internet.

[Rich]

And it is confirmed. RIP Nora Ephron

[themagician]

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.

http://www.contracostatimes.com/califor ... mas-bridge

[Knaldskalle]

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.

http://www.contracostatimes.com/califor ... mas-bridge

Can't say I cared much for most of his movies, but still...

[VincentPrice]

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

[Rich]

Hated all his movies but still it is quite saddening.

[mightysparks]

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.