December 19, 2008
This is the beginning to the film Patton, which is about the African campaign in World War Two led by General George S. Patton. He was an interesting character and this is a great establishing scene from the film. There is some NSFW language, as you’d expect from someone who has the nickname “Old Blood [...]
Just had this emailed to me. Pure, distilled, hero speech.
Transcript:
Shame on you. This could be the greatest night of our lives, but you’re going to let it be the worst. And I guarantee a week won’t go by in your life you won’t regret walking out, letting them get the best of you. Well, I’m [...]
October 2, 2008
While this is safe to view at work, it does involve gynecology and it’s called ‘The Big Empty.’ You do the math.
via the YouTube Screening Room
Why don’t you order some take-out? I may be a while.
September 12, 2008
The effects haven’t dated so well, however this is a brilliant film.
September 11, 2008
Review
Interview Part 1
Interview Part 2
Interview Part 3
September 9, 2008
This is a fantastic little documentary about the massive amounts of boxes filled with different things which Kubrick left behind when he died. Unfortunately there’s no mention of the filling card system he developed for his Napoleon research, however there are a few nuggets of insight into the very private man.
via /Film
At the risk of firmly casting myself as a Aronofsky fanatic, here’s a short interview from the Venice Film Festival.
via /Film
September 6, 2008
A method of painting is a natural growth out of a need … a painting has a life of it’s own, I try to let it live.
The quality is terrible, but this is my favourite scene from the film. Don’t watch it if you haven’t seen it, go and watch the film in a cinema.
August 26, 2008
Check out the large version here and visit their website for plenty more.
The Tale of How from Shy the Sun on Vimeo.
August 10, 2008
I’ve heard many people express reservations about Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming film ‘The Wrestler.’ However he is one of the few directors who I’ve always been surprised and delighted by, so I eagerly await his latest. It will be debuting at the Venice Film Festival on September 5th.
Aronofsky editing ‘The Wrestler’
In other Aronofsky news, a Robocop [...]
August 6, 2008
I watched THX-1138 for the first time last night, in an attempt to wipe from my mind the thoroughly unimpressive Indiana 4 and redeem George Lucas somewhat. It did just that, it’s a brilliant film and the sound design especially impressed me, as well as the inspired visuals and the ambitious scope. The strongest part [...]
July 27, 2008
So this is the project that started the whole outfit. I actually have an original poster advertising this short film.
July 14, 2008
If you’ve missed the viral campaign that’s been going on to promote the Dark Knight then a good way to catch up is to visit Gotham Cable News. via /Film