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)
With the passing of Christopher Plummer I'm asking friends if they'd ever seen Beginners. It's such a very good movie, and the descriptions of it fail to capture what the movie is really about. (A little bit of everything.)
Building The ‘Harold and Maude’ Jaguar E-Type Hearse
I've been revisiting favorite movies. This car always stuck with me.
“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
This thread is gold if you've ever looked at the array of streaming options and had no idea where to start. I love folks sharing their favorites.
Who Gets to Call It Art?
A wild ride through the 1960s downtown New York art scene as seen through the eyes of legendary Metropolitan Museum of Art curator, Henry Geldzahler. added towatch / via Yewknee
Popeye Village Malta
I saw the movie Popeye at age 9. (I thought it was magical back then.) I always thought it would be fun to go to the place it was filmed. I guess you still can? / via @ADuralde
Famous Movie Scenes you probably didn’t realise were Borrowed from Paintings
Neato. / via Austin Kleon
Kanopy
Stream Classic Cinema, Indie Film and Top Documentaries, with your library card. (Sadly CIncinnati's public library doesn't seem to be a part of the system)
7 Movies Everyone Should’ve Talked About in 2018
I've seen two of these (Spiderverse and I, Tonya, both of which were excellent). Putting these other 5 on the list (though some were already there).
Tomorrow
Adding to my mental queue to watch this movie.
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
10 bucks a month, see as many movies as you want (in 2D) in theaters in your area. Just did a search and every theater I go to is listed. I don't know the catch. There has to be a catch.
The movement of David Fincher’s camera is a surrogate for your eyes
Fascinating cinematography
Trailer for Errol Morris’ new documentary, The B-Side
This looks delightful
Swiss Army Man
What a bizarre and intriguing trailer
From Film to Poster
Clips of movies that inspired their posters
About Time (2013)
I think this movie is really quite endearing and very good. Best watched without reading too much about it or watching a trailer. If you like sweet love stories with a bit of a twist, rent it. (Sadly not streaming anywhere at the moment)
Annie Atkins designs for The Grand Budapest Hotel
Dream job. Awesome results (just saw the movie, v. enjoyable). /via Kottke
Can I Stream.It?
Search Netflix, Hulu, Google Play, iTunes, and more, for movies to stream instantly, rent, and buy. / via DaringFireball
Four rules to make Star Wars great again
I not only appreciate the sentiments, but this plea is animated awesomely.
Actors laughing between takes
That's all.
Without VFX…
Without VFX, Iron Man 2 is the story of two men, with soft spots on their heads, getting into trouble in their pajamas.
Judgment Dave: You Know What Movies Deserve Oscar Nominations? Other Ones.
I quite love Dave White's movie reviews, and even though this list is set up as a slideshow, it can't take away from some fine film selections that got overlooked by the Oscars.
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
I thought this movie was awesome, and I've been saving this link to delve into at some point. Turns out, it's _really_ meaty. I'm saving it for later. / via daring fireball
2012 Netflix Streaming Christmas Movies
Included in this list? A Crackling Yule Log Fireplace if you're into that sort of thing. (I am)
Here Now: Pete Rose
ESPN Films and Grantland's first in a series of videos about sports and sport figures. This makes me want to visit Vegas and shake Pete's hand. / via DaringFireball
Shokunin
Just saw "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" and Naz's insights sum up my feelings better than I could. A fine and beautiful film.
Letterboxd
In my opinion, this is the best site out there that doesn't have a mobile version or app. Oh, it'd benefit from such things, but for now? It's just nice to have a place to note the movies one watches without junk yelling at you to buy something or feel like a tool.
Gregory Crewdson Movie
A look into the process behind this photographers intricately set photos. / via aphotoeditor
William James Murray Art Print by DKNG
A lovely print showcasing each film with a simple icon. Dig it. / via LaughingSquid
The Hobbit: Filming at 48 fps
Interesting find from Cameron Moll. I'm intrigued more by Peter Jackson's new movie as well as understanding better why fewer frames feel more film-like.
Visualizing Signal Strength
V. clever use of long-exposure to capture WiFi networks
Roger Ebert’s favorite movies of 2009
Speaking of which (and not on the list) - I need to stop surfing so I can catch Fantastic Mr. Fox on the big screen while I still can!
a few of Ze’s favorites from the “out of hand (cellphone) film festival”
Loved the hand dancing.
1983 vs. 2005
Spanning the career of George Lucas
Garrett Murray sheds light on some Star Trek lens flares
I thought they looked non-digital in spots. I liked 'em, along with the whole darn movie!
30 movies that are going to be released in 3-D
Some PIxar mixed in there brightens my spirits.
The Art of the Title Sequence
Grabs and insight of titles from movies (via Khoi / Subtraction)
Listen to a movie
Over 1400 movies. Looks be be a web only player. Interesting though. Wish I could take these on the road (via fresharrival)
The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne Works Toward a More Personal Freakout
Interview on Wired. Touches on Kubrick, Pink Floyd, and Christmas on Mars (to read)
Thank you for smoking
Not the movie. I'm very much digging when Roger Ebert mixes the screen with thoughts on the world at large. In this case, he examines a the Bette Davis stamp.
Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soapbox – a documentary film
Filing this away to watch later. This, our favorite soap at home. (via Draplin)
The graphics of I.O.U.S.A.
A movie I don't know much about, but I trust Greg Storey that the art direction is lovely. I'll watch these clips after some news absorption tonight. (as seen on airbagindustries)
Portraits of movie families
Paintings by Kirk Demarais as part of the Crazy 4 Cult show (via PCL LinkDump)
Red Dawn Remake?
I sure did like this movie growing up, yet somehow I don't stock canned food and guns in the house.
Smurfs. Movie.
Big-screen adaptation to be a "hybrid" - mixing CG with live action. Much like the bang up Alvin and the Chipmunks with David Cross
Creating the title sequence for Juno
A nice photoset that gives a glimpse of the process (thx Rachel)
5 Second Movies
To watch later, when I have some time
The Millions: Horton Hears a Who! as Political Theater
I saw Horton last weekend and teared up with love for it. I saw it as "Respecting the rights of others regardless of their physical stature or societal position." (and more) via flux-rad
Girls Rock! The Movie
I quite liked this quote from the trailer: "I've been waiting for so long to finally admit to myself that I'm amazing." Good stuff for girls or boys. Rock indeed. (thanks Amy, I hope we can get a screening in the area too!)
Sex and the City trailer
The full one. (via towleroad)
John Alvin’s posters
all together
Vanity Fair: The Hollywood Issue – Hitchcock reinterpretations.
Super awesome photographic remakes (gleaned from the longboard over at airbagindustries)