list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around Koyaanisqatsi on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/Koyaanisqatsi/19211/default.aspx Title: Koyaanisqatsi
Year: 1983
Director: Godfrey Reggio
Plot: An art-house circuit sensation, this feature-length documentary is visually arresting and possesses a clear, pro-environmental political agenda. Without a story, dialogue, or characters, Koyaanisqatsi (1983) (the film's title is a Hopi word roughly translated into English as "life out of balance") is composed of nature imagery, manipulated in slow motion, double exposure or time lapse, juxtaposed with footage of humans' devastating environmental impact on the planet. Starting with an ancient rock wall painting, the film moves through sequences depicting clouds, waves, and other natural features, then into man-made landscapes such as buildings, earth-altering construction machinery, and cars. The message of director Godfrey Reggio is clear: humans are destroying the planet, and all of human progress is pointlessly foolish. Also notable for its intense, atmospheric score by new age composer Philip Glass, Koyaanisqatsi (1983) was a labor of love for Reggio, who spent several years filming it. The film was followed by sequels, Powaqqatsi (1988), Anima Mundi (1991) and Naqoyqatsi (1999). ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
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]]>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:24:38 GMTKoyaanisqatsi1983Godfrey ReggioAn art-house circuit sensation, this feature-length documentary is visually arresting and possesses a clear, pro-environmental political agenda. Without a story, dialogue, or characters, Koyaanisqatsi (1983) (the film's title is a Hopi word roughly translated into English as "life out of balance") is composed of nature imagery, manipulated in slow motion, double exposure or time lapse, juxtaposed with footage of humans' devastating environmental impact on the planet. Starting with an ancient rock wall painting, the film moves through sequences depicting clouds, waves, and other natural features, then into man-made landscapes such as buildings, earth-altering construction machinery, and cars. The message of director <a href="/players/P___107834/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Godfrey Reggio</a> is clear: humans are destroying the planet, and all of human progress is pointlessly foolish. Also notable for its intense, atmospheric score by new age composer <a href="/players/P____91719/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Philip Glass</a>, Koyaanisqatsi (1983) was a labor of love for Reggio, who spent several years filming it. The film was followed by sequels, <a href=/films/27185/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Powaqqatsi</a> (1988), <a href=/films/138773/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Anima Mundi</a> (1991) and <a href=/films/210967/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Naqoyqatsi</a> (1999). ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide28Tag Target (>10)17533http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t21623vyc60.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Koyaanisqatsi/19211/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/jaymo/archive/2008/12/12/38296.aspx Post By: JayMo
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Post Date: 12/12/2008 12:08:31 PM
Body: That's it. Just...no.
]]>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:08:31 GMTJayMoJayMo Blog12/12/2008 12:08:31 PMThat's it. Just...no. http://www.spout.com/blogs/pairadocs/archive/2008/12/10/38199.aspx Post By: pairadocs
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Post Date: 12/10/2008 3:33:47 PM
Body: While I enjoyed the visuals and time-lapse video, the "movie" seemed to drag on a bit, and was more like a meditation video to me than anything else. I found myself fighting to stay awake throughout, and the rhytmic, repetitive music certainly didn't help. To me, it felt like a series of stock video footage, set to music, with a rather predictable message... nature good, technology bad, we're destroying ourselves, etc. The explosions were cool... but I'd recommend a nice long nap over this film.
]]>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:33:47 GMTpairadocspairadocs Blog12/10/2008 3:33:47 PMWhile I enjoyed the visuals and time-lapse video, the "movie" seemed to drag on a bit, and was more like a meditation video to me than anything else. I found myself fighting to stay awake throughout, and the rhytmic, repetitive music certainly didn't help. To me, it felt like a series of stock video footage, set to music, with a rather predictable message... nature good, technology bad, we're destroying ourselves, etc. The explosions were cool... but I'd recommend a nice long nap over this film. http://www.spout.com/blogs/lmstanley/archive/2008/12/10/38191.aspx Post By: lmstanley
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Post Date: 12/10/2008 2:33:22 PM
Body: Perhaps it is because this movie was made in the early eighties when images like these would have been a fresh perspective on life, but seeing it today the images and their juxtaposition seemed a bit stereotypical. The think the nature versus man is a theme that has been overdone. The musical score is methodical. I had a seriously hard time staying awake through the whole film, but perhaps in a theater or an IMAX the experience would have been different. All in all, I can't say I'd recommend this one, unless you're having problems sleeping.
]]>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:33:22 GMTlmstanleylmstanley Blog12/10/2008 2:33:22 PMPerhaps it is because this movie was made in the early eighties when images like these would have been a fresh perspective on life, but seeing it today the images and their juxtaposition seemed a bit stereotypical. The think the nature versus man is a theme that has been overdone. The musical score is methodical. I had a seriously hard time staying awake through the whole film, but perhaps in a theater or an IMAX the experience would have been different. All in all, I can't say I'd recommend this one, unless you're having problems sleeping. http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/Re_TOP_5_MOVIES_TO_TEACH_AN_ALIEN_ABOUT_EARTH/563/31496/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: CaesarRomanus
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Post Date: 6/21/2008 4:58:05 AM
Body: The #1 for this list is obvious to anyone who has seen the film. The problem is, so few have seen it. Koyaanisqatsi (1982) Koyaanisqatsi was a ground breaking film (not a movie) which basically created to show life on Earth. There is no plot, no dialogue, there are no actors. It sounds like the ultimate in art house pretension, yet if you give it 10-15 minutes, you'll be engrossed. Check out the trailer here: http://www.videodetective.com/movies/KOYAANISQATSI/trailer/P00137822.htm
]]>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:58:05 GMTCaesarRomanusFilmgaming6/21/2008 4:58:05 AMThe #1 for this list is obvious to anyone who has seen the film. The problem is, so few have seen it. Koyaanisqatsi (1982) Koyaanisqatsi was a ground breaking film (not a movie) which basically created to show life on Earth. There is no plot, no dialogue, there are no actors. It sounds like the ultimate in art house pretension, yet if you give it 10-15 minutes, you'll be engrossed. Check out the trailer here: http://www.videodetective.com/movies/KOYAANISQATSI/trailer/P00137822.htm http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Overhead_Shots_Top_5/190/11018/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: JEllen
Post To: Top 5
Post Date: 6/13/2007 11:11:39 AM
Body: What are the five most impressive overhead shots you remember? My list is: 1.The Untouchables - The shot where Capone is getting a shave.2.Psycho - The murder on the stairs.3.Elizabeth - shots in the castle straight down which make the figures tiny.4.LOTR Return of the King - It's a tracking shot where the camera starts at Gollum's eye, and pulls straight up through the ring.5.American Beauty - shot of the suburbs.I also recall a movie, or several movies, with straight down overheads of big cities - but I can't remember the names. Maybe I'm remembering Koyaanisquatsi?
]]>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:11:39 GMTJEllenTop 56/13/2007 11:11:39 AMWhat are the five most impressive overhead shots you remember? My list is: 1.The Untouchables - The shot where Capone is getting a shave.2.Psycho - The murder on the stairs.3.Elizabeth - shots in the castle straight down which make the figures tiny.4.LOTR Return of the King - It&#39;s a tracking shot where the camera starts at Gollum&#39;s eye, and pulls straight up through the ring.5.American Beauty - shot of the suburbs.I also recall a movie, or several movies, with straight down overheads of big cities - but I can&#39;t remember the names. Maybe I&#39;m remembering Koyaanisquatsi? http://www.spout.com/groups/HORROR_MOVIES_101/Most_Interesting_strange_Bizarre_Scary_Movie/222/10423/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: divinemsjunebug
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Post Date: 6/8/2007 9:09:09 PM
Body: After seeing A Virgin Among the Living Dead and thinking I was watching a French Art Film, I was wondering what other movies out there are kind of cool but very strange, maybe even leaving you with a feeling that you aren't even sure if you liked it or not...I don't know how many of you saw Eraser Head - now that was a strange but cool movie (didn't David Lynch direct it?), I don't know if I would really call it a scary movie, but it was very creepy in several places and SOOOO interesting. If you ever want to see a movie that is TOTALLY different from anything you've ever seen, you have got to watch this (but don't watch it if you are really hyper because it moves kind of slow). Koyaanisquatsi is another movie that was very cool but different (I know a LOT of you would not put this movie in a scary movie category BUT the very end when the folk legend from the Navajo (I think Navajo or Cherokee Indians) flashed on the screen, it really freaked me out. And of course Phillip Glass did all the music for it (this is a very good movie to watch if you are extremely mellow and just want to sit there and watch the rise and fall of man with no talking at all. But it's pretty cool. What are some others that you can think of?
]]>Sat, 09 Jun 2007 01:09:09 GMTdivinemsjunebugHORROR MOVIES 1016/8/2007 9:09:09 PMAfter seeing A Virgin Among the Living Dead and thinking I was watching a French Art Film, I was wondering what other movies out there are kind of cool but very strange, maybe even leaving you with a feeling that you aren&#39;t even sure if you liked it or not...I don&#39;t know how many of you saw Eraser Head - now that was a strange but cool movie (didn&#39;t David Lynch direct it?), I don&#39;t know if I would really call it a scary movie, but it was very creepy in several places and SOOOO interesting. If you ever want to see a movie that is TOTALLY different from anything you&#39;ve ever seen, you have got to watch this (but don&#39;t watch it if you are really hyper because it moves kind of slow). Koyaanisquatsi is another movie that was very cool but different (I know a LOT of you would not put this movie in a scary movie category BUT the very end when the folk legend from the Navajo (I think Navajo or Cherokee Indians) flashed on the screen, it really freaked me out. And of course Phillip Glass did all the music for it (this is a very good movie to watch if you are extremely mellow and just want to sit there and watch the rise and fall of man with no talking at all. But it&#39;s pretty cool. What are some others that you can think of? http://www.spout.com/blogs/popcornnroses/archive/2007/5/24/9266.aspx Post By: popcornnroses
Post To: popcornnroses Blog
Post Date: 5/24/2007 3:01:00 PM
Body: After attending this past weekend's IMAX movie for the PNR Summer Tour (see review from Monday), I started thinking about other films that would lend themselves to the IMAX format. One movie in particular stands out to me as the perfect candidate for the IMAX treatment. It has long been one of my all-time favorite films, and its visual style was way ahead of its time.And now, as the 25th anniversary of the film's release is looming in 2008, I think it's time to take the next logical step into IMAX. I've been saying so for YEARS and now is the perfect time for it.The film is Godfrey Reggio's incredible 1983 visual masterpiece, Koyaanisqatsi (see Popcorn's Pix here). Backed with it's mesmering Philip Glass score, this movie is just SCREAMING to be brought to the IMAX or IMAX 3-D format.For those of you unfamiliar with Reggio's work, Koyaanisqatsi (the title is Hopi indian for "life out of balance") is a visual and aural masterpiece about our world and how man's search for progress has affected it. In many ways, it was "An Inconvienient Truth" 24 years BEFORE that movie came out and without the presence of former Vice President Al Gore.I have watched the movie dozens of times since it came out on DVD, and remain a strong proponent of it. I have talked it up on Subject:CINEMA several times, and there is little doubt it will be among my Top 20 Films of ALL TIME when that list is announced in June on the first anniversary edition of Subject:CINEMA.The first part of the "Qatsi" trilogy of movies, it is the strongest and best of the three, and just the opening 15 minutes alone would make an IMAX experience unlike any other. Think of what it would be like to see those images of the desert and sky on the humongous IMAX screen. Kim often describes this part of the movie as "What it must feel like to be flying on Superman's shoulders", and she's absolutely right.Think of being immersed in IMAX 3-D during the time lapse flights through skyscrapers, or during the mind-blowing time-lapse traffic sequence - it would feel like the most incredible motion odyssey movie ride in history.For those of you who have never seen the movie, it might be hard to understand, but in many ways, Koyaanisqatsi is almost a religious experience. And to me, the chance to see it larger than ever before postively makes me drool.So I have decided to take matters into my own hands, so to speak.I have launched the Bring "Koyaanisqatsi" to IMAX petititon over at petitiononline.com. I will be bringing this petition up to as many people as I possibly can, and hopefully the esteemed Mr Reggio will take us to heart and allow his masterpiece to be prepped for an IMAX run during it's 25th anniversary year.It will only take you a moment or so to sign the petition and add your voice to the hopefully millions of voices that will join us in asking for one of the greatest movie experiences of all time to be brought to the most visually rich and incredible movie screens of all time in celebration of its' 25th anniversary.You can visit the petition by clicking here - and please spread the word to your friends as well. It is my hope that within the next 18 months or so, I can sit down in our local IMAX theater (possibly donning 3-D glasses) and enjoy the breathtaking splendor that is Koyaanisqatsi like i've never seen it before. So please - sign the petition!YOu will NEVER regret doing so.
]]>Thu, 24 May 2007 19:01:00 GMTpopcornnrosespopcornnroses Blog5/24/2007 3:01:00 PMAfter attending this past weekend&#39;s IMAX movie for the PNR Summer Tour (see review from Monday), I started thinking about other films that would lend themselves to the IMAX format. One movie in particular stands out to me as the perfect candidate for the IMAX treatment. It has long been one of my all-time favorite films, and its visual style was way ahead of its time.And now, as the 25th anniversary of the film&#39;s release is looming in 2008, I think it&#39;s time to take the next logical step into IMAX. I&#39;ve been saying so for YEARS and now is the perfect time for it.The film is Godfrey Reggio&#39;s incredible 1983 visual masterpiece, Koyaanisqatsi (see Popcorn&#39;s Pix here). Backed with it&#39;s mesmering Philip Glass score, this movie is just SCREAMING to be brought to the IMAX or IMAX 3-D format.For those of you unfamiliar with Reggio&#39;s work, Koyaanisqatsi (the title is Hopi indian for "life out of balance") is a visual and aural masterpiece about our world and how man&#39;s search for progress has affected it. In many ways, it was "An Inconvienient Truth" 24 years BEFORE that movie came out and without the presence of former Vice President Al Gore.I have watched the movie dozens of times since it came out on DVD, and remain a strong proponent of it. I have talked it up on Subject:CINEMA several times, and there is little doubt it will be among my Top 20 Films of ALL TIME when that list is announced in June on the first anniversary edition of Subject:CINEMA.The first part of the "Qatsi" trilogy of movies, it is the strongest and best of the three, and just the opening 15 minutes alone would make an IMAX experience unlike any other. Think of what it would be like to see those images of the desert and sky on the humongous IMAX screen. Kim often describes this part of the movie as "What it must feel like to be flying on Superman&#39;s shoulders", and she&#39;s absolutely right.Think of being immersed in IMAX 3-D during the time lapse flights through skyscrapers, or during the mind-blowing time-lapse traffic sequence - it would feel like the most incredible motion odyssey movie ride in history.For those of you who have never seen the movie, it might be hard to understand, but in many ways, Koyaanisqatsi is almost a religious experience. And to me, the chance to see it larger than ever before postively makes me drool.So I have decided to take matters into my own hands, so to speak.I have launched the Bring "Koyaanisqatsi" to IMAX petititon over at petitiononline.com. I will be bringing this petition up to as many people as I possibly can, and hopefully the esteemed Mr Reggio will take us to heart and allow his masterpiece to be prepped for an IMAX run during it&#39;s 25th anniversary year.It will only take you a moment or so to sign the petition and add your voice to the hopefully millions of voices that will join us in asking for one of the greatest movie experiences of all time to be brought to the most visually rich and incredible movie screens of all time in celebration of its&#39; 25th anniversary.You can visit the petition by clicking here - and please spread the word to your friends as well. It is my hope that within the next 18 months or so, I can sit down in our local IMAX theater (possibly donning 3-D glasses) and enjoy the breathtaking splendor that is Koyaanisqatsi like i&#39;ve never seen it before. So please - sign the petition!YOu will NEVER regret doing so. http://www.spout.com/blogs/karaboo/archive/2006/3/26/638.aspx Post By: karaboo
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Post Date: 3/26/2006 2:11:00 PM
Body: Shows how we need to step back and look at our life, get away from all the hustle and revert back to simplicity
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