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Previous Films of the Week / Discussion

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  • #2
    Deliverance
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭Deliverance


    The Thing is my favourite on that list. What a movie! No digital effects either.


  • #3
    Karl Hungus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,130 ✭✭✭✭Karl Hungus


    I'm wondering how people think the list has turned out so far? I think it's quite good myself, with a nice bit of variety, and some rather fun movies, aswell as some very serious ones.


  • #4
    Also Starring LeVar Burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,503 ✭✭✭✭Also Starring LeVar Burton


    The Princess Bride, One Flew Over The Cookoo's Nest, Fight Club, Sin City, 12 Monkeys and Pulp Fiction are some of my all-time favourite movies.
    I haven't seen Leon, This Is Spinal Tap, The Big Lebowski or Brotherhood Of The Wolf yet, but from what I've heard from friends who know my taste in movies, I'll love them.
    The only other one I've seen is Batman Begins and I thought it was good, but wouldn't have thought it would make film of the week, although I only saw it once and I probably should watch it again.
    As for the other films, I haven't heard much about any of them, but I'm guessing they're worth checking out.


  • #5
    da_deadman
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    Karl Hungus wrote:
    I'm wondering how people think the list has turned out so far?

    I think it's working out pretty well so far - I've seen a lot of the films on the list and they are all deserving of their status. But the ones that I have not yet seen are now after jumping right to the top of my own 'Must Watch' film list (with Oldboy sitting on top of the list).

    I like how the films of the week have taken such a diverse path - with action, comedy, drama, english-language films, non-english-language films, etc.


  • #6
    Karl Hungus
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    da_deadman wrote:
    I like how the films of the week have taken such a diverse path - with action, comedy, drama, english-language films, non-english-language films, etc.

    I agree, it's a very eclectic mix. Good mixture of old and new aswell.


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  • #7
    Idioteque
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 636 ✭✭✭Idioteque


    Hi all,

    Just stumbled accross this part of boards and am glad to see the diverse mix of great movies that have been 'film of the week'. I have many of them in my collection but there are one or two that I haven't seen and it's always nice to watch something new(to me) considering the sh*te that is being churned out at the moment in main stream cinema.
    Anyway in keeping with the suggestions here's some of my all time favourites

    2001 Odyssey(and if looking for more Sci-fi how about Event Horizon?!?)
    Adaptation
    Magnolia
    Platoon/Apocalypse Now
    Das Boot
    Akira
    Usual suspects


  • #8
    Karl Hungus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,130 ✭✭✭✭Karl Hungus


    Idioteque wrote:
    Hi all,

    Just stumbled accross this part of boards and am glad to see the diverse mix of great movies that have been 'film of the week'. I have many of them in my collection but there are one or two that I haven't seen and it's always nice to watch something new(to me) considering the sh*te that is being churned out at the moment in main stream cinema.
    Anyway in keeping with the suggestions here's some of my all time favourites

    2001 Odyssey(and if looking for more Sci-fi how about Event Horizon?!?)
    Adaptation
    Magnolia
    Platoon/Apocalypse Now
    Das Boot
    Akira
    Usual suspects

    I've moved your post from the suggestion thread, as that's to be kept solely for suggesting films to be Film Of The Week, no chat or discussion so that it's clear to count the votes. All the rules are outlined in the first post, so if you've got something to suggest, then take note


  • #9
    da_deadman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 388 ✭✭da_deadman


    Idioteque wrote:
    Hi all,

    Hi Idioteque.
    Idioteque wrote:
    Platoon/Apocalypse Now

    You know what, I've never seen either of these films. For some reason I have not seen too many Vietnam War films. But I recently picked up Apocalypse Now Redux so I'll watch that one very shortly.


    Anyway, as Karl suggests, keep an eye on the Film of the Week suggestions and throw in your tuppence worth to the weekly debate.


  • #10
    Retr0gamer
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    They are far and away the 2 best vietnam films.


  • #11
    da_deadman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 388 ✭✭da_deadman


    Yeah - that's what I hear, so I'll make an effort to watch both of those films very soon.

    I mean, I didn't even see Jacob's Ladder until recently - :confused: I dunno, I must have had some sort of mental block against 'Nam films.


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  • #12
    Galvasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    I am very happy how this list is turning out. Nearly all the genres are well represented + Ive seen and really enjoyed nearly all of them There is but one film Ive seen on the list which i don't think deserves to be there but I shall keep that to myself.


  • #13
    Karl Hungus
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    Galvasean wrote:
    There is but one film Ive seen on the list which i don't think deserves to be there but I shall keep that to myself.

    Why bring it up if you're going to keep it to yourself?

    Don't be such a tease, and spill the beans ffs!


  • #14
    Galvasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    Oh I just didn't want to start another debate about it *cough*[spoier]Sin City[/spoiler]

    In other news you can buy the Thing and Fight Club for €5 each in HMV now. Suffice to say I helped myself! :D


  • #15
    Karl Hungus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,130 ✭✭✭✭Karl Hungus


    Galvasean wrote:
    Oh I just didn't want to start another debate about it *cough*[spoier]Sin City[/spoiler]

    Meh. I certainly enjoyed the film, but I wouldn't scorn anyone for disliking it.
    Galvasean wrote:
    In other news you can buy the Thing and Fight Club for €5 each in HMV now. Suffice to say I helped myself! :D

    Aye, they've a fair few things there for a fiver. I picked up Glengarry Glen Ross (2 Disc) last week, and also spotted 12 Angry Men, which I should probably snap up next time I'm in town. Fair few bargains to be found.


  • #16
    johnny_ultimate
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    My only criticism of the list thus far: few controversial choices. While there has been the odd dissenting voice on one or two films, the majority have been overwhelmingly embraced by most.

    But otherwise, it is truly a terrific list, with some excellent films, and many of my personal favourites. Must get around to seeing the one or two I havent seen yet though.


  • #17
    Karl Hungus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,130 ✭✭✭✭Karl Hungus


    johnny_ultimate wrote:
    My only criticism of the list thus far: few controversial choices. While there has been the odd dissenting voice on one or two films, the majority have been overwhelmingly embraced by most.

    I don't know if there's going to be that many controvertial choices because of the nature of voting in the films, a certain amount of popularity and consensus is at work.


  • #18
    DeepBlue
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    Hmmm....there seems to be a pattern developing of a lot of one line nominations (and yes I've done it myself too :o).

    Looking back at the first few pages of this thread many posters gave a few paragraphs or at least a few lines as to why their nominated films should be FOTW.
    Any chance of making that a mandatory requirement when nominating a film and supporting the nomination as very often there isn't much follow up on the actual thread of the "winning" film?


  • #19
    BlitzKrieg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,698 ✭✭✭✭BlitzKrieg


    proposing a new film one should give a reason, or at the least a clip via youtube.


    but supporting shouldnt require the same, the person who proposed should have summed it up perfectly.


    besides if everyone wrote their opinions in the nominations there wont be anything to talk about in the actual thread


  • #20
    Karl Hungus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,130 ✭✭✭✭Karl Hungus


    DeepBlue wrote:
    Hmmm....there seems to be a pattern developing of a lot of one line nominations (and yes I've done it myself too :o).

    Looking back at the first few pages of this thread many posters gave a few paragraphs or at least a few lines as to why their nominated films should be FOTW.
    Any chance of making that a mandatory requirement when nominating a film and supporting the nomination as very often there isn't much follow up on the actual thread of the "winning" film?

    I think it would be an administrative nightmare. How would we guage which film wins based on good arguments for a film? Does a good argument give the film an extra vote? Or a bad reason give it a negative vote? Then we've got the innevitible complaints of "Hey, the film I voted for got way more votes, what gives?" Then there's the adjustment that people would have to make, like changing the way they've been voting for the past half a year or so!

    Sorry, but it's running very smoothly as it is, and I think that on the whole, it's been an exceptional list of films so far. I really wouldn't want to risk throwing a spanner in the butthole at this stage.

    I think it's up to you if you want to make a convincing argument as to why a certain film should be FotW, and hopefully guide some more people who are reading the thread but are yet undecided into giving your nomination the +1, but no way should it be mandatory.

    Also, what Blitzkreig said.


  • #21
    faceman
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    funny, i was just thinking if there was a master list of all the previous FOTW!

    Its lookin good tho, deffo nice to have them all in the dvd collection. Altho there are some flicks listed that i dont think will stand the test of time, its definitely a great coversation and debate topic. I shall be takin this list to the pub this weekend! :)

    usually modern/recent films get overlooked for events like this when the media run similar things so its nice to some in there none the less.


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  • #22
    Karl Hungus
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    faceman wrote:
    funny, i was just thinking if there was a master list of all the previous FOTW!

    A lot of people seem to overlook this thread, and I can't fathom why. It's stuck, and it's linked in my signiature.
    faceman wrote:
    Its lookin good tho, deffo nice to have them all in the dvd collection. Altho there are some flicks listed that i dont think will stand the test of time, its definitely a great coversation and debate topic. I shall be takin this list to the pub this weekend! :)

    usually modern/recent films get overlooked for events like this when the media run similar things so its nice to some in there none the less.

    Yeah, it is a good list, but I'm almost getting the feeling that it's becoming a little too popular, and all the films that are already considered classic that you'll find everywhere else, like the imdb.com lists, are being voted in, while a lot of lesser known films are being overlooked. I would like to see some more interesting selections.

    I've had people thank me in person for doing the FotW, saying they've found some great films because of it, but now it's looking like there's a lot of films that everyone's already seen coming up. The way voting is going now, it looks like films like Audition or 12 Monkeys wouldn't even get a look in more recently.


  • #23
    faceman
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    Karl Hungus wrote:

    Yeah, it is a good list, but I'm almost getting the feeling that it's becoming a little too popular, and all the films that are already considered classic that you'll find everywhere else, like the imdb.com lists, are being voted in, while a lot of lesser known films are being overlooked. I would like to see some more interesting selections.

    I've had people thank me in person for doing the FotW, saying they've found some great films because of it, but now it's looking like there's a lot of films that everyone's already seen coming up. The way voting is going now, it looks like films like Audition or 12 Monkeys wouldn't even get a look in more recently.

    it was a simple yet great idea. i agree though, there really is little value in having popular films getting voted FOTW as chances are most of us have seen them and there is probably very little to discuss. However there will come a point when great modern flicks dry up allowing for the lesser known flicks to emerge.

    Anyway you know what you're doing, keep it up! :)


  • #24
    joe_chicken
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    I see what you mean about the list going the way of popular movies and I can see why you'd think this was a bad idea.

    I disagree.

    There are only a handful of truly great movies that everybody loves and are guaranteed to get voted for (Shawshank being one of them...). There's no harm in dedicating a week of comments to such a movie, it's good to get other peoples views on movies, especially when they disagree with you, it may change your own (Blade Runner for example, I'm actually itching to see this movie again from the comments made from that week)

    But I think on the flip side, there are a lot of cult movies (Audition and 12 Monkeys being two) that will get everyone who feels strongly about them to definitely vote. You can hardly call Requiem for a Dream mainstream either!? I think a list that goes:

    #32 - The Terminator
    #33 - Requiem For A Dream
    #34 - The Shawshank Redemption

    is ok by me! :)

    I think the posts made on the actual FoTW thread helps people decide what movies to watch i.e. they can see what other people voted for, and if they like the posters previous choices they may decide to watch their suggestion, even if it doesn't make FoTW.

    All you need do is look back on the last page of FoTW and I see (at the moment):

    The Breakfast Club, Assault on Precinct 13, The Third Man, La Haine, Adam and Paul and Apocalypse Now

    No matter who wins, that's some list :)


  • #25
    Deliverance
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    I think 'London to Brighton' should be added to the list. If not then I would reccomend it as a brilliant Brit flick worth watching.


  • #26
    Karl Hungus
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    Deliverance wrote:
    I think 'London to Brighton' should be added to the list. If not then I would reccomend it as a brilliant Brit flick worth watching.

    You have to vote for it to be entered into the list.


  • #27
    Deliverance
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭Deliverance


    Karl Hungus wrote:
    You have to vote for it to be entered into the list.
    Ehmm, how do I do that? it doesn't seem obvious. Other than that take a look at the film yourself and see what you think.


  • #28
    Necronomicon
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    Deliverance wrote:
    Ehmm, how do I do that? it doesn't seem obvious. Other than that take a look at the film yourself and see what you think.
    You have to vote in the other sticky thread, this is just like an archive of all the winners.


  • #29
    Karl Hungus
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    Deliverance wrote:
    Ehmm, how do I do that? it doesn't seem obvious. Other than that take a look at the film yourself and see what you think.

    The thread that's titled Vote here for Film of the Week that is both stuck to the top of the film board, and linked in my signiature. I don't mean to be condescending, but it astonishes me that anyone could miss it, it couldn't be more obvious.


  • #30
    Karl Hungus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,130 ✭✭✭✭Karl Hungus


    Wacker wrote: »
    Right, some observations on the films that have won Film of the Week to date:

    22% of the films are foreign language. That is higher than I would have expected, and very welcome.

    Just 19.5% are from pre 1980. This is lower than I would have expected, and I would like to see more old ones get in there. However, three of the last four winners were pre-1980, so I don’t think this is the time to get behind another old one.
    Only one film was both pre-1980 and in a foreign language (the Seven Samurai).
    Only one animated film has been Film of the Week to date. This was also one of the foreign language films (Grave of the Fireflies).
    The winners these days seem to be safe-bets. This is coupled with people getting behind movies until they win. I personally prefer to see things get mixed up a little, with winners coming from left-field (Tremors, Princess Bride, for examples).

    Some good statistics.

    I'm a little dissapointed that there haven't been more animated films getting in there, despite my numerous attempts at nominating Spirited Away. Might throw a vote for The Iron Giant next week.

    I'd definitely agree about some recent winners being safe bets. I really would like to see more left field winners also, maybe some more underground films. I like to think that FotW is less about aknowledging films that are already aknowledged as great, and more about picking films that are less talked about to discuss.


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  • #31
    Galvasean
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    Fair enough, next week my vote goes to Showdown In Little Tokyo.
    Who'se with me?


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