Hundreds of Beavers
I randomly see something come across my feeds and then realize there is a screening tonight in Cincinnati with filmmakers and beavers at the showing and man I wish I could go. Filing away to watch this black and white slapstick movie in the future!
Godzilla Minus One, in black and white
A black and white version is coming to theaters and I haven't seen the original color release and now want to see both! / via benbrown
Eddy Goldfarb
Thanks to this CBS Sunday Morning segment, I now know the person who created Stompers (and a BUNCH of other iconic toys) is named Eddy Goldfarb and his daughter made a documentary about him, toys and aging.
Motion picture title design by Tim Girvin’s studio
So many of these are etched into my brain. It’s nice to connect the work with a studio. / with a tip of the hat to Brandon Schaefer’s blog filled with quotes and other bits of inspiration.
Robtober 2023
This year’s selection of horror flicks from Rob has revealed there are a lot of Saw movies! Not sure I could stomach those, but there are a handful of others on the list that pique my interest. Wondering if I’ve seen Peter Jackson’s Braindead.
Rocumentaries
Curated links to the very best documentaries across a bunch of streaming services. (No idea why they call it Rockumentaries when all sorts are included) / via Rachel
Poor Things Trailer
A film with quite the pedigree of writing, directing and actors. This looks delightfully dark and intriguing and fun. / via Yewknee
Greta Gerwig on the classic film influences behind Barbie
The Barbie marketing machine is in overdrive, but this tidbit on Letterboxd is a trove for understanding the director’s aim. And also a great list of movies to check out and revisit.
Trevor Morris looks at movies on the horizon
I'm excited for what’s in store for 2023 after reading this list that includes upcoming work from Trevor’s favorite directors and sequels.
The Cross Cut’s favorite movies of 2022
Filing this away as there are both overlaps with my favorites and lots of flicks to add to the list. / via Yewknee
Robtober 22
If you're looking for horror movies to get psyched up for Halloween, Rob has a list. Check them out, his life depends on it.
An interview with Mike Mills about C’mon C’mon
Just watched this movie (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) and it was soul filling with lovely, quiet performances and emotion. Been trying to devour more about it and this interview helped expand the concepts.
Big Bug
Jean-Pierre Jeunet (director of Amélie!) has a new sci-fi movie coming out in February on Netflix. It looks colorful and fun.
Robtober 21
Each year Rob Weychert schedules new-to-him horror movies for each day of the month. On this year's list is Magic with Anthony Hopkins that both terrified me as a child and inspired me to get a ventriloquist doll.
52 comfort films – to watch again and again
Writers, readers and filmmakers create a list of favorite movies. Some gems and some I've yet to see. If I had to pick one to add to the list today I would say "About Time"
Kodak Super 8 Camera
Wow. Pretty amazing throwback to analogue. / via Coudal
The movies Khoi Vinh watched, February 2021
I love Khoi's thoughtful bite-sized insights to movies.
Beginners (2010)
Building The ‘Harold and Maude’ Jaguar E-Type Hearse
“What’s a critically reviled film that you think is great. Not like, “it’s a guilty pleasure”, but a movie you’re like, “what is wrong with everyone? This is good.”” / Twitter
Who Gets to Call It Art?
Popeye Village Malta
Famous Movie Scenes you probably didn’t realise were Borrowed from Paintings
Kanopy
7 Movies Everyone Should’ve Talked About in 2018
Tomorrow
Oscar Bingo 2018
Jessica Jones makes these up every year and shares a printable PDF for your Oscar party. Or heck, you could just print one for yourself.
MoviePass
The movement of David Fincher’s camera is a surrogate for your eyes
Trailer for Errol Morris’ new documentary, The B-Side
Swiss Army Man
From Film to Poster
About Time (2013)
Annie Atkins designs for The Grand Budapest Hotel
Can I Stream.It?
Four rules to make Star Wars great again
Actors laughing between takes
Without VFX…
Judgment Dave: You Know What Movies Deserve Oscar Nominations? Other Ones.
My watching year, 2012 – Austin Kleon
I always enjoy Austin's lists. There are many on here I hope to see. (And I recommend Bernie whenever I get a chance)
Behind some of the special effects in Skyfall
2012 Netflix Streaming Christmas Movies
Here Now: Pete Rose
Shokunin
Letterboxd
Gregory Crewdson Movie
William James Murray Art Print by DKNG
The Hobbit: Filming at 48 fps
Visualizing Signal Strength
Roger Ebert’s favorite movies of 2009
a few of Ze’s favorites from the “out of hand (cellphone) film festival”
1983 vs. 2005
Garrett Murray sheds light on some Star Trek lens flares
30 movies that are going to be released in 3-D
The Art of the Title Sequence
Listen to a movie
Over 1400 movies. Looks be be a web only player. Interesting though. (via fresharrival)