I realized that there, in addition to "must read"
books, there are also movies that I've been wanting to watch for a long time but will ignore for a lighter or more modern choice. So here's my personal 2012 movie challenge list, in no particular order (this also resides as a page at
A Good Story is Hard to Find).
- Dodes Kadan - Kurasawa
- The General - Buster Keaton
- Hotel Rwanda
- The Last Days of Sophie Scholl
- Water (India)
- Red (French w/ Polish director, 1st of trilogy)
- The Passion of Joan of Arc (silent)
- The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
- Of Gods and Men (2011)
- Metropolis (German)
5 brave one(s) among us:
Red = good stuff. best of the trilogy)
Joan of Arc = Amazingly powerful shit. I saw it on a date at the Dallas Opera House (or maybe the bass performance hall?) accompanied by a full orchestra and choir. The music was composed specifically for the film by a contemporary composer. I forget details, but it was truly one of the most moving experiences of my life.
Metropolis = Classic, but you really gotta be in the mood for some expressionism.
And as always, Kurasawa was probably some kind of minor god who graced the world with a brief presence.
Sophie Scholl is incredible.
Of Gods and Men is so so beautiful.
But, Julie: where's the Comedy? ;)
The General!
Buster Keaton!
That is comic! :-)
Also, I pick up comedy constantly. The ones that I skip and can't make myself watch always tend to be dramas.
I can vouch for the greatness of 2-5. And The General will DEFINITELY lighten things up - it is HILARIOUS. Saw it for a film class and love it. I have not seen "Red" but I believe I saw "White", which was good, but it's all very... well it had a big undertone I think of the political and sociological views of the countries.
I would move Of Gods and Men higher up the list! It's a truly beautiful film. And I just bought the CD! :)
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