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Have a general question? Need help with some thing on the site? Have a bug you would like to report? Well then, you have come to the right place. No matter what you are having trouble with, we would like to help you find a solution. And maybe, through your own experience with the site, you will want to help other users too. That's what communities are all about. 


Created: 8/1/2007
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]]>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:47:00 GMTSpout Customer CareWed, 01 Aug 2007 09:06:04 GMT790513 Spout Group:HORROR MOVIES 101 - FOR ALL WHO LOVE HORROR MOVIES http://www.spout.com/groups/HORROR_MOVIES_101/222/default.aspx Group Name: HORROR MOVIES 101 - FOR ALL WHO LOVE HORROR MOVIES
Group Description:    " I bid you welcome...  Enter freely and of your own will..."
Created: 12/17/2006
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]]>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:53:17 GMTHORROR MOVIES 101Sun, 17 Dec 2006 01:20:09 GMT41462333 Spout Group:Weekly Theme - "Fighting off boredom with the Iron Fist of Variety" http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/625/default.aspx Group Name: Weekly Theme - "Fighting off boredom with the Iron Fist of Variety"
Created: 6/30/2008
Number of Members: 52
Number of Lists: 12
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]]>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:20:23 GMTWeekly ThemeMon, 30 Jun 2008 15:13:45 GMT5212701 Spout Group:Spout Mavens - Spout's best movie reviewers. Membership is limited. http://www.spout.com/groups/Spout_Mavens/366/default.aspx Group Name: Spout Mavens - Spout's best movie reviewers. Membership is limited.
Group Description:

A group of Spout's best reviewers.
Read the requirements.


Created: 6/20/2007
Number of Members: 36
Number of Lists: 9
Number of discussion posts: 451
]]>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:10:52 GMTSpout MavensWed, 20 Jun 2007 10:13:29 GMT369451 Spout Group:missing a film - we'll help you find a film http://www.spout.com/groups/missing_a_film/263/default.aspx Group Name: missing a film - we'll help you find a film
Created: 3/5/2007
Number of Members: 131
Number of Lists: 1
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]]>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:30:05 GMTmissing a filmMon, 05 Mar 2007 16:37:43 GMT1311234 Spout Group:Friends of Foreign Flicks - Discussions of all films not American. http://www.spout.com/groups/Friends_of_Foreign_Flicks/591/default.aspx Group Name: Friends of Foreign Flicks - Discussions of all films not American.
Group Description:

At some point you just want more than what's right in front of you.


Created: 4/24/2008
Number of Members: 30
Number of Lists: 1
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]]>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:05:26 GMTFriends of Foreign FlicksThu, 24 Apr 2008 11:44:11 GMT30192 Spout Group:The Documentary - A place to talk about the much overlooked genre of the Documentary. http://www.spout.com/groups/The_Documentary/79/default.aspx Group Name: The Documentary - A place to talk about the much overlooked genre of the Documentary.
Created: 4/2/2006
Number of Members: 49
Number of Lists: 4
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]]>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:05:39 GMTThe DocumentarySun, 02 Apr 2006 00:58:55 GMT49453 Spout Group:Sound on Sight - Podcasts, movie reviews, interviews, news and more. http://www.spout.com/groups/Sound_on_Sight/529/default.aspx Group Name: Sound on Sight - Podcasts, movie reviews, interviews, news and more.
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Sound on Sight proudly brings you two podcasts each week. Voted best podcast in 2008, these hard working hosts cover everything from mainstream Hollywood films to noir, horror, science fiction, cult cinema, documentary film making and more. Look out for a new show added every Tuesday and Thursday morning.

http://www.soundonsight.org/

 

 


Created: 1/6/2008
Number of Members: 104
Number of discussion posts: 150
]]>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:03:03 GMTSound on SightSun, 06 Jan 2008 21:24:34 GMT1040150 Spout Group:Movie Polls - Vote in weekly polls and discuss http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Polls/657/default.aspx Group Name: Movie Polls - Vote in weekly polls and discuss
Group Description:

Each week I will post a new poll.  Please vote in the poll and reply to the discussion thread to discuss the question.  Please do not vote more than once.


Created: 11/25/2008
Number of Members: 66
Number of discussion posts: 414
]]>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:42:29 GMTMovie PollsTue, 25 Nov 2008 16:54:38 GMT660414 Spout Group:Zombie Obsession - Zombie Lovers, Unite! http://www.spout.com/groups/Zombie_Obsession/329/default.aspx Group Name: Zombie Obsession - Zombie Lovers, Unite!
Group Description:

Join us to discuss your favorite or most horrifying Zombie Movies or just your most memorable Zombie Moments.  From Funny to Scary to Gory to Bizarre...

 


Created: 5/28/2007
Number of Members: 104
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Number of discussion posts: 594
]]>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:29:56 GMTZombie ObsessionMon, 28 May 2007 02:04:45 GMT1041594 Spout Group:Movie Marathons http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Marathons/693/default.aspx Group Name: Movie Marathons
Group Description:

This is a group for members to start and organize movie marathons. Its primary purpose is to get more people exposed to more film. And to watch these films and discuss them as a group.

Anyone can start a marathon and marathons can be organized in many different ways to showcase the films of a director, actor, genre, theme etc...

Check the Guidlines and Suggestions discussion for ideas.


Created: 7/22/2009
Number of Members: 15
Number of discussion posts: 22
]]>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:33:02 GMTMovie MarathonsWed, 22 Jul 2009 01:35:58 GMT15022 Spout Group:Community Recommendations - Get great movie recommendations! http://www.spout.com/groups/Community_Recommendations/643/default.aspx Group Name: Community Recommendations - Get great movie recommendations!
Group Description:

This group is dedicated to the idea that great movie recommendations can come from another person instead of some fancy computer software. So put our community to the test. And who knows maybe you will find yourself making some recommendations of your own, feel free.


Created: 9/29/2008
Number of Members: 77
Number of Lists: 2
Number of discussion posts: 192
]]>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:57:38 GMTCommunity RecommendationsMon, 29 Sep 2008 15:43:56 GMT772192 Spout Group:Top 5 - Top 5 lists of everything about film http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/190/default.aspx Group Name: Top 5 - Top 5 lists of everything about film
Created: 10/21/2006
Number of Members: 216
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]]>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:35:44 GMTTop 5Sat, 21 Oct 2006 09:02:15 GMT21611103 Spout Group:The Imagination of Fantasy - Movies that take us to worlds we can only dream about http://www.spout.com/groups/The_Imagination_of_Fantasy/47/default.aspx Group Name: The Imagination of Fantasy - Movies that take us to worlds we can only dream about
Group Description: If you love to read books and watch movies about fantasy and the fantastic, this group is for you!
Created: 3/4/2006
Number of Members: 38
Number of Lists: 14
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]]>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:21:53 GMTThe Imagination of FantasySat, 04 Mar 2006 16:07:47 GMT3814186 Spout Group:Coming Soon - New movies in theaters & on DVD http://www.spout.com/groups/Coming_Soon/216/default.aspx Group Name: Coming Soon - New movies in theaters & on DVD
Created: 11/30/2006
Number of Members: 55
Number of Lists: 1
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]]>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:44:15 GMTComing SoonThu, 30 Nov 2006 08:45:21 GMT551134 Spout Group:Queer Cinema - From Stonewall to Brokeback - discussing the ins and outs of queer cinema http://www.spout.com/groups/Queer_Cinema/318/default.aspx Group Name: Queer Cinema - From Stonewall to Brokeback - discussing the ins and outs of queer cinema
Created: 5/19/2007
Number of Members: 44
Number of Lists: 34
Number of discussion posts: 58
]]>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:38:38 GMTQueer CinemaSat, 19 May 2007 07:17:06 GMT443458 Spout Group:Directors - Who is in charge here? http://www.spout.com/groups/Directors/406/default.aspx Group Name: Directors - Who is in charge here?
Group Description: Film directors.  The general public loves actors, but film buffs worship directors most of all.  How important is the director?  What are their methods?  Who are your favorites?
Created: 7/18/2007
Number of Members: 96
Number of Lists: 1
Number of discussion posts: 162
]]>Mon, 18 May 2009 22:06:23 GMTDirectorsWed, 18 Jul 2007 16:36:39 GMT961162 Spout Group:sci-fi - Sci-fi addicts - geek out! http://www.spout.com/groups/sci_fi/4/default.aspx Group Name: sci-fi - Sci-fi addicts - geek out!
Group Description:

Join the conversation, or start some of your own. Add to lists (help people find movies to love). Find people who love sci-fi as much as you, and decide the winners: Wolverine vs. Hellboy, Batman vs. Rorschach, or Transformers vs. G.I. Joe.


Created: 12/15/2005
Number of Members: 100
Number of Lists: 8
Number of discussion posts: 434
]]>Fri, 01 May 2009 15:23:18 GMTsci-fiThu, 15 Dec 2005 15:17:38 GMT1008434 Spout Group:Poker Fans - It's not just a sport .. it's a way of life http://www.spout.com/groups/Poker_Fans/94/default.aspx Group Name: Poker Fans - It's not just a sport .. it's a way of life
Group Description: Discuss DVD's and Movies related to poker. What is worth seeing and what isn't?
Created: 4/21/2006
Number of Members: 8
Number of Lists: 5
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]]>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:27:22 GMTPoker FansFri, 21 Apr 2006 14:55:21 GMT8513 Spout Group:Mumblecore - a new generation of independent cinema http://www.spout.com/groups/Mumblecore/489/endorsed.aspx Group Name: Mumblecore - a new generation of independent cinema
Created: 10/17/2007
Number of Members: 28
Number of Lists: 1
Number of discussion posts: 11
]]>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:20:53 GMTMumblecoreWed, 17 Oct 2007 10:29:34 GMT28111 Spout Group:FRESH - Things we've recently noticed, seen. http://www.spout.com/groups/FRESH/75/default.aspx Group Name: FRESH - Things we've recently noticed, seen.
Group Description: Whether we've just seen them or heard their name on the wind, they are fresh in our minds.
Created: 3/29/2006
Number of Members: 92
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]]>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:44:57 GMTFRESHWed, 29 Mar 2006 18:18:42 GMT9210125 Spout Group:Movie Games - Fun is power: Movie Games http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Games/598/default.aspx Group Name: Movie Games - Fun is power: Movie Games
Group Description:

Play interactive movie games and quizzes, show off fun facts you know about film. Create your own games about movies, challenge others with movie trivia.


Created: 5/13/2008
Number of Members: 171
Number of Lists: 2
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]]>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:56:55 GMTMovie GamesTue, 13 May 2008 14:34:12 GMT1712678 Spout Group:British Invasion - Films from across the pond (or whereever the UK is relative to you) http://www.spout.com/groups/British_Invasion/188/default.aspx Group Name: British Invasion - Films from across the pond (or whereever the UK is relative to you)
Group Description: Let's face it - we dig fish n chips (with malt vinegar), tea, the slang, and the accent. Be you an American Anglophile from the colonies, a native Brit, or anyone in between - going west to east, of course - you just love watching movies made for, by, or about Britian! So, join the group.
Created: 10/20/2006
Number of Members: 18
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Number of discussion posts: 52
]]>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:33:42 GMTBritish InvasionFri, 20 Oct 2006 09:28:27 GMT181052 Spout Group:Filmgaming - Play games. Win prizes. http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/563/default.aspx Group Name: Filmgaming - Play games. Win prizes.
Created: 3/26/2008
Number of Members: 342
Number of Lists: 1
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]]>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:34:30 GMTFilmgamingWed, 26 Mar 2008 15:34:02 GMT3421918 Spout Group:B Movies - B is for better http://www.spout.com/groups/B_Movies/588/default.aspx Group Name: B Movies - B is for better
Group Description:

B movies are like the original Not Ready for Primetime Players--funny, brave, brainless, learned, rowdy, rough, ribald, and dangerous. 

B movies can be like a seven dollar bottle of champagne, miles away from the real thing but every bit as fun. (Semi-Pro)

They can be like absinthe, so bizarre you wonder if you're actually enjoying yourself. Nobody else will be able to tell you. (Eraserhead)

They can be like moonshine. Lightning in a bottle, you wonder how the maker captured it, you wonder if they even know how good it is or if they could do it again. (The Night of the Hunter)

They're like surprise hard cider. Something that's been set aside, and then you find it by accident, take a tentative sip, and it knocks you to the floor! (Voyage to the Planet of Prehistoric Women)  

They're like straight Yagermeister, the kind with deerblood and mercury in it. An acquired taste that never lets you forget how dangerous it is, and others can't fathom why you're in love with it. (Wicker Man--1974).

 


Created: 4/22/2008
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]]>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:16:07 GMTB MoviesTue, 22 Apr 2008 13:37:52 GMT281113 Spout Group:Natsukashi - nostalgia... through cinema http://www.spout.com/groups/Natsukashi/592/endorsed.aspx Group Name: Natsukashi - nostalgia... through cinema
Group Description:

Have you ever recalled a film from youth, then seen it again as an adult, only to gain an entirely new perspective on the film (and in some cases it is an entirely different film from the one you remember)?


Created: 4/24/2008
Number of Members: 37
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]]>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:47:21 GMTNatsukashiThu, 24 Apr 2008 11:57:42 GMT371228 Spout Group:Game Over The Group - A place to discuss first time filmmakers ups and downs... http://www.spout.com/groups/Game_Over_The_Group/648/default.aspx Group Name: Game Over The Group - A place to discuss first time filmmakers ups and downs...
Group Description:

My name is Larry Carrell and I am a partner in Ungowa Films and the writer, co-director, and Bruce of our 2008 feature Game Over The Secret Life of Game Store Clerks. I am starting this group to have a place to invite people to discuss my film, and keep people posted as things progress.

 I would also like to invite other new filmmakers to share their adventure hardships and heartaches here. One thing we all share is a passion and with that fire comes a lot of drama. Some days good some days bad. Blow off some steam here friends, I can definetly relate.

  I look forward to talking to you all!

 Thanks,

 Larry Wade Carrell

 Ungowa Films

Game Over: The Secret Life of Game Store Clerks (2008)


Created: 10/17/2008
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]]>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:35:31 GMTGame Over The GroupFri, 17 Oct 2008 20:05:02 GMT709 Spout Group:FilmCouch - The group for Spout's weekly podcast http://www.spout.com/groups/FilmCouch/302/default.aspx Group Name: FilmCouch - The group for Spout's weekly podcast
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]]>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:38:42 GMTFilmCouchMon, 07 May 2007 16:30:45 GMT773172 Spout Group:Viewing with a purpose - Of course movies are fun,but we want to expand our cinematic IQ http://www.spout.com/groups/Viewing_with_a_purpose/288/default.aspx Group Name: Viewing with a purpose - Of course movies are fun,but we want to expand our cinematic IQ
Group Description:

thinking and writing about cinema and theory


Created: 4/14/2007
Number of Members: 27
Number of discussion posts: 84
]]>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:55:13 GMTViewing with a purposeSat, 14 Apr 2007 16:39:52 GMT27084 Spout Group:Best movie quotes - Quotes that you use on a regular basis http://www.spout.com/groups/Best_movie_quotes/17/default.aspx Group Name: Best movie quotes - Quotes that you use on a regular basis
Group Description:

This is a group for people who use quotes, want to use quotes or for people who just want to play our game!


Created: 12/27/2005
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]]>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:53:12 GMTBest movie quotesTue, 27 Dec 2005 13:11:13 GMT2242638 Spout Group:Filmspotting - A weekly film podcast from Chicago with Adam Kempenaar and Matty Robinson http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmspotting/304/endorsed.aspx Group Name: Filmspotting - A weekly film podcast from Chicago with Adam Kempenaar and Matty Robinson
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]]>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:21:57 GMTFilmspottingThu, 10 May 2007 10:40:08 GMT71384412 Spout Group:DOOMSDAY - The end is nigh! http://www.spout.com/groups/DOOMSDAY/612/default.aspx Group Name: DOOMSDAY - The end is nigh!
Group Description:

“One of the illusions of life is that the present hour is not the critical, decisive hour. Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. No man has learned anything rightly, until he knows that every day is Doomsday.”  -- Ralph Waldo Emerson


Created: 6/9/2008
Number of Members: 24
Number of Lists: 16
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]]>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:01:14 GMTDOOMSDAYMon, 09 Jun 2008 14:55:41 GMT241625 Spout Group:Martial Arts Films - All films with martial arts goodness. http://www.spout.com/groups/Martial_Arts_Films/456/default.aspx Group Name: Martial Arts Films - All films with martial arts goodness.
Group Description: This group shall henceforth involve the discussion of the best and worst films involving martial arts. SPOUT ON!
Created: 8/27/2007
Number of Members: 15
Number of Lists: 8
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]]>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:55:12 GMTMartial Arts FilmsMon, 27 Aug 2007 20:41:23 GMT15848 Spout Group Post: E-@thletes http://www.spout.com/groups/Spout_Mavens/E_thletes/366/39314/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: E-@thletes
Group Name: Spout Mavens
Last Post By: joem18b
Post Date: 1/9/2009 1:03:35 PM
Body: For the gamer in you: E-@thletes From the back of the DVD case: Team 3D and Complexity are the top two professional counterstrike teams in the United States. They leave their girlfriends and travel the world to compete for thousands of dollars. Professional gaming has exploded in Europe and Asia, but the counterstrike community in the United States struggles to legitimize their "sport." My first comment was, "They have girlfriends, really?" Gamer biases aside, since I am one, this might be an interesting doc.
]]>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:03:35 GMTE-@thletesSpout MavensFor the gamer in you: E-@thletes From the back of the DVD case: Team 3D and Complexity are the top two professional counterstrike teams in the United States. They leave their girlfriends and travel the world to compete for thousands of dollars. Professional gaming has exploded in Europe and Asia, but the counterstrike community in the United States struggles to legitimize their "sport." My first comment was, "They have girlfriends, really?" Gamer biases aside, since I am one, this might be an interesting doc.1/9/2009 1:03:35 PMFor the gamer in you: E-@thletes From the back of the DVD case: Team 3D and Complexity are the top two professional counterstrike teams in the United States. They leave their girlfriends and travel the world to compete for thousands of dollars. Professional gaming has exploded in Europe and Asia, but the counterstrike community in the United States struggles to legitimize their "sport." My first comment was, "They have girlfriends, really?" Gamer biases aside, since I am one, this might be an interesting doc. Spout Group Post: Videogum's "Hunt for the Worst Movie of All Time" http://www.spout.com/groups/Worst_Movie_Ever/Videogum_s_Hunt_for_the_Worst_Movie_of_All_Time/104/43338/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Videogum's "Hunt for the Worst Movie of All Time"
Group Name: Worst Movie Ever
Last Post By: joem18b
Post Date: 7/30/2009 7:59:15 PM
Body: Gabe over at Videogum has been doing a series for a little over a year now called "Hunt for the Worst Movie of All Time" that is pretty stinking great. He takes suggestions from the readers and gives hilarious in-depth commentary on what he sees, complete with film clips and animated GIFs. While I'd argue with some of his picks ("Rachel Getting Married" is on the coming soon list), sometimes it's just fun to read his ranting. Has anyone else been reading this? Thoughts?
]]>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:59:15 GMTVideogum's "Hunt for the Worst Movie of All Time"Worst Movie EverGabe over at Videogum has been doing a series for a little over a year now called "Hunt for the Worst Movie of All Time" that is pretty stinking great. He takes suggestions from the readers and gives hilarious in-depth commentary on what he sees, complete with film clips and animated GIFs. While I'd argue with some of his picks ("Rachel Getting Married" is on the coming soon list), sometimes it's just fun to read his ranting. Has anyone else been reading this? Thoughts?7/30/2009 7:59:15 PMGabe over at Videogum has been doing a series for a little over a year now called "Hunt for the Worst Movie of All Time" that is pretty stinking great. He takes suggestions from the readers and gives hilarious in-depth commentary on what he sees, complete with film clips and animated GIFs. While I'd argue with some of his picks ("Rachel Getting Married" is on the coming soon list), sometimes it's just fun to read his ranting. Has anyone else been reading this? Thoughts? Spout Group Post: Manda Bala http://www.spout.com/groups/Spout_Mavens/Manda_Bala/366/26646/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Manda Bala
Group Name: Spout Mavens
Last Post By: JScott
Post Date: 3/27/2008 11:27:43 AM
Body: Manda Bala Directed by Jason Kohn. Starring Jader Barbalho, Claudio Fonteles, Helbio Dias, Juarez Avelar, Paulo Lamarao, Mario Lucio Avelar. Brazil is a nation where political and economic corruption and violent crime are a way of life for many, and filmmaker Jason Kohn examines some of the more unusual ways they manifest themselves in this documentary. In Manda Bala (Send a Bullet), Kohn's subjects include a plastic surgeon whose practice is dominated by the victims of kidnappers who lost their ears to their captors; a political figure who uses his frog ranch as a cover for illegal business operations which have made him a multi-millionaire; and an auto customizer whose specialty is bullet-proofing luxury cars. Manda Bala (Send A Bullet) won the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
]]>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:27:43 GMTManda BalaSpout MavensManda Bala Directed by Jason Kohn. Starring Jader Barbalho, Claudio Fonteles, Helbio Dias, Juarez Avelar, Paulo Lamarao, Mario Lucio Avelar. Brazil is a nation where political and economic corruption and violent crime are a way of life for many, and filmmaker Jason Kohn examines some of the more unusual ways they manifest themselves in this documentary. In Manda Bala (Send a Bullet), Kohn's subjects include a plastic surgeon whose practice is dominated by the victims of kidnappers who lost their ears to their captors; a political figure who uses his frog ranch as a cover for illegal business operations which have made him a multi-millionaire; and an auto customizer whose specialty is bullet-proofing luxury cars. Manda Bala (Send A Bullet) won the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide3/27/2008 11:27:43 AMManda Bala Directed by Jason Kohn. Starring Jader Barbalho, Claudio Fonteles, Helbio Dias, Juarez Avelar, Paulo Lamarao, Mario Lucio Avelar. Brazil is a nation where political and economic corruption and violent crime are a way of life for many, and filmmaker Jason Kohn examines some of the more unusual ways they manifest themselves in this documentary. In Manda Bala (Send a Bullet), Kohn's subjects include a plastic surgeon whose practice is dominated by the victims of kidnappers who lost their ears to their captors; a political figure who uses his frog ranch as a cover for illegal business operations which have made him a multi-millionaire; and an auto customizer whose specialty is bullet-proofing luxury cars. Manda Bala (Send A Bullet) won the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide Spout Group Post: Which of these films based on graphic novels is your favorite? http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Polls/Which_of_these_films_based_on_graphic_novels_is_yo/657/40619/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Which of these films based on graphic novels is your favorite?
Group Name: Movie Polls
Last Post By: CassieAnnette
Post Date: 2/24/2009 3:28:14 PM
Body: Please reference this thread for the rules of this group. Watchmen is coming out pretty soon, and up until last week I don't think I could ever say I'd read a graphic novel before. Someone lent me their copy of this book, and I'm actually only halfway through it still, but I'm really hooked. So for this poll I tried to pick movies that came strictly from graphic novels. For instance there were some I was originally going to add, but my research indicates that The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a comic book series and 30 Days of Night is a comic book mini-series. In the case of American Splendor I couldn't tell if these were "comic books" or "novels" (I haven't seen the movie either...) so I just left it off to keep the list as focused as possible. And as for anything Japanese or manga based, that's just another huge world that I might do another poll about later, but for now I didn't include anything from that. Sorry if I missed your favorite, but please feel free to discuss. Please vote only once in each poll. Movies referenced in this poll:300From HellGhost WorldA History of ViolencePersepolisRoad to PerditionSin CityV for Vendetta
]]>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:28:14 GMTWhich of these films based on graphic novels is your favorite?Movie PollsPlease reference this thread for the rules of this group. Watchmen is coming out pretty soon, and up until last week I don't think I could ever say I'd read a graphic novel before. Someone lent me their copy of this book, and I'm actually only halfway through it still, but I'm really hooked. So for this poll I tried to pick movies that came strictly from graphic novels. For instance there were some I was originally going to add, but my research indicates that The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a comic book series and 30 Days of Night is a comic book mini-series. In the case of American Splendor I couldn't tell if these were "comic books" or "novels" (I haven't seen the movie either...) so I just left it off to keep the list as focused as possible. And as for anything Japanese or manga based, that's just another huge world that I might do another poll about later, but for now I didn't include anything from that. Sorry if I missed your favorite, but please feel free to discuss. Please vote only once in each poll. Movies referenced in this poll:300From HellGhost WorldA History of ViolencePersepolisRoad to PerditionSin CityV for Vendetta2/24/2009 3:28:14 PMPlease reference this thread for the rules of this group. Watchmen is coming out pretty soon, and up until last week I don't think I could ever say I'd read a graphic novel before. Someone lent me their copy of this book, and I'm actually only halfway through it still, but I'm really hooked. So for this poll I tried to pick movies that came strictly from graphic novels. For instance there were some I was originally going to add, but my research indicates that The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a comic book series and 30 Days of Night is a comic book mini-series. In the case of American Splendor I couldn't tell if these were "comic books" or "novels" (I haven't seen the movie either...) so I just left it off to keep the list as focused as possible. And as for anything Japanese or manga based, that's just another huge world that I might do another poll about later, but for now I didn't include anything from that. Sorry if I missed your favorite, but please feel free to discuss. Please vote only once in each poll. Movies referenced in this poll:300From HellGhost WorldA History of ViolencePersepolisRoad to PerditionSin CityV for Vendetta Spout Group Post: Technical Help http://www.spout.com/groups/Spout_Customer_Care/Technical_Help/420/17001/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Technical Help
Group Name: Spout Customer Care
Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 8/1/2007 9:34:02 AM
Body: Need help with something you can't find the answer to?  Look no further. Post your questions here, we would be happy to help!
]]>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:34:02 GMTTechnical HelpSpout Customer CareNeed help with something you can't find the answer to?  Look no further. Post your questions here, we would be happy to help!8/1/2007 9:34:02 AMNeed help with something you can't find the answer to?  Look no further. Post your questions here, we would be happy to help! Spout Group Post: Uncounted: the New Math of American Elections http://www.spout.com/groups/Spout_Mavens/Uncounted_the_New_Math_of_American_Elections/366/35087/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Uncounted: the New Math of American Elections
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Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 9/12/2008 4:12:00 PM
Body: I have 35 of these TOO!!! Uncounted From the back of the cover: Uncounted is an explosive new documentary that shows how the election fraud that changed the outcome of the 2004 election led to even greater fraud in 2006 and now looms as an unbridled threat to elections in 2008 and beyond. The controversial feature-length film by Emmy award-winning director David Earnhardt examines in factual, logical, and yet startling terms how easy it is to change election outcomes and undermine election integrity across the U.S. Beyond increasing the public's awareness, UNCOUNTED inspires greater citizen involvement in fixing a broken electoral system. As we approach the decisive election of 2008, UNCOUNTED will change how you feel about the way votes are counted in America. Sounds exciting...
]]>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:12:00 GMTUncounted: the New Math of American ElectionsSpout MavensI have 35 of these TOO!!! Uncounted From the back of the cover: Uncounted is an explosive new documentary that shows how the election fraud that changed the outcome of the 2004 election led to even greater fraud in 2006 and now looms as an unbridled threat to elections in 2008 and beyond. The controversial feature-length film by Emmy award-winning director David Earnhardt examines in factual, logical, and yet startling terms how easy it is to change election outcomes and undermine election integrity across the U.S. Beyond increasing the public's awareness, UNCOUNTED inspires greater citizen involvement in fixing a broken electoral system. As we approach the decisive election of 2008, UNCOUNTED will change how you feel about the way votes are counted in America. Sounds exciting...9/12/2008 4:12:00 PMI have 35 of these TOO!!! Uncounted From the back of the cover: Uncounted is an explosive new documentary that shows how the election fraud that changed the outcome of the 2004 election led to even greater fraud in 2006 and now looms as an unbridled threat to elections in 2008 and beyond. The controversial feature-length film by Emmy award-winning director David Earnhardt examines in factual, logical, and yet startling terms how easy it is to change election outcomes and undermine election integrity across the U.S. Beyond increasing the public's awareness, UNCOUNTED inspires greater citizen involvement in fixing a broken electoral system. As we approach the decisive election of 2008, UNCOUNTED will change how you feel about the way votes are counted in America. Sounds exciting... Spout Group Post: Weekly Theme for April 13: Going To The Chapel http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Weekly_Theme_for_April_13_Going_To_The_Chapel/625/41584/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Weekly Theme for April 13: Going To The Chapel
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Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 4/13/2009 4:41:51 PM
Body: I've finally reached that age where it seems all of my friends are getting married. The ceremonies are fun: watching my buddies committing their lives to a person they love, but what is even better is when there is an open bar and a decently catered meal. Wedding Crashers was a hilarious film based almost entirely on this notion. Knowing my friends, I'm surprised that none of them have had one of those spur of the moment weddings in Las Vegas at a 24 hour chapel with an Elvis impersonator like in What Happens In Vegas and Love Stinks. Speaking of Vegas, there are a lot of movies featuring the pre-wedding bachelor party going there and everything running amuck like in Very Bad Things. But don't get me wrong, those intimate family weddings following years of tradition are cool too. With kilts and bagpipes, Mike Myers has a traditional Scottish wedding in So I Married An Axe Murderer; Mira Nair showed us the ups and downs of an arranged Indian marriage in Monsoon Wedding; and of course Disney has perverted the minds of millions of young girls by making them believe that fairy tale weddings like in Enchanted, etc are the only way to get married (which has resulted in films like Bride Wars when everything doesn't go right).
]]>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:41:51 GMTWeekly Theme for April 13: Going To The ChapelWeekly ThemeI've finally reached that age where it seems all of my friends are getting married. The ceremonies are fun: watching my buddies committing their lives to a person they love, but what is even better is when there is an open bar and a decently catered meal. Wedding Crashers was a hilarious film based almost entirely on this notion. Knowing my friends, I'm surprised that none of them have had one of those spur of the moment weddings in Las Vegas at a 24 hour chapel with an Elvis impersonator like in What Happens In Vegas and Love Stinks. Speaking of Vegas, there are a lot of movies featuring the pre-wedding bachelor party going there and everything running amuck like in Very Bad Things. But don't get me wrong, those intimate family weddings following years of tradition are cool too. With kilts and bagpipes, Mike Myers has a traditional Scottish wedding in So I Married An Axe Murderer; Mira Nair showed us the ups and downs of an arranged Indian marriage in Monsoon Wedding; and of course Disney has perverted the minds of millions of young girls by making them believe that fairy tale weddings like in Enchanted, etc are the only way to get married (which has resulted in films like Bride Wars when everything doesn't go right).4/13/2009 4:41:51 PMI've finally reached that age where it seems all of my friends are getting married. The ceremonies are fun: watching my buddies committing their lives to a person they love, but what is even better is when there is an open bar and a decently catered meal. Wedding Crashers was a hilarious film based almost entirely on this notion. Knowing my friends, I'm surprised that none of them have had one of those spur of the moment weddings in Las Vegas at a 24 hour chapel with an Elvis impersonator like in What Happens In Vegas and Love Stinks. Speaking of Vegas, there are a lot of movies featuring the pre-wedding bachelor party going there and everything running amuck like in Very Bad Things. But don't get me wrong, those intimate family weddings following years of tradition are cool too. With kilts and bagpipes, Mike Myers has a traditional Scottish wedding in So I Married An Axe Murderer; Mira Nair showed us the ups and downs of an arranged Indian marriage in Monsoon Wedding; and of course Disney has perverted the minds of millions of young girls by making them believe that fairy tale weddings like in Enchanted, etc are the only way to get married (which has resulted in films like Bride Wars when everything doesn't go right). Spout Group Post: Who is your favorite of the four Marx Brothers that appeared in movies? http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Polls/Who_is_your_favorite_of_the_four_Marx_Brothers_tha/657/41098/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Who is your favorite of the four Marx Brothers that appeared in movies?
Group Name: Movie Polls
Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 3/17/2009 5:56:35 PM
Body: Please reference this thread for the rules of this group. I'm expecting this to be a battle mostly between Groucho and Harpo, but maybe I'll be surprised. Please vote only once in each poll.
]]>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:56:35 GMTWho is your favorite of the four Marx Brothers that appeared in movies?Movie PollsPlease reference this thread for the rules of this group. I'm expecting this to be a battle mostly between Groucho and Harpo, but maybe I'll be surprised. Please vote only once in each poll.3/17/2009 5:56:35 PMPlease reference this thread for the rules of this group. I'm expecting this to be a battle mostly between Groucho and Harpo, but maybe I'll be surprised. Please vote only once in each poll. Spout Group Post: Favorites http://www.spout.com/groups/British_Invasion/Favorites/188/6674/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Favorites
Group Name: British Invasion
Last Post By: JimBell
Post Date: 4/3/2007 7:48:08 AM
Body: Here's an easy question just to get some activity going in this group for a change - and sorry about that, but I haven't seen much released lately in the States lately, and I haven't been able to watch many movies in general lately (hence my lack of activity) so we have to look back: what's your favorite British or Britain-inspired film? It can be anything so long as the accent's included, hee hee.I'd say my two favorites are two of my honestly favorite movies of all time: Bridget Jones' Diary (ok, so Renee Zellweger is from Texas, but you don't even notice, most of the time) and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Are they cliche? Maybe, but I watch and quote these repeatedly. I've got loads of others, but these jump to mind. Though I've kind of stopped identifying them as "British" only because I really have seen them so much and so often. Plus, I identify with good ole Bridge, and while I don't identify with the crazy English k-nig-its of Holy Grail, I quote it in conversation quite a bit. You'd be amazed at how many uses there are for lines from this movie.Anyways, discuss your favorites here!
]]>Tue, 03 Apr 2007 11:48:08 GMTFavoritesBritish InvasionHere's an easy question just to get some activity going in this group for a change - and sorry about that, but I haven't seen much released lately in the States lately, and I haven't been able to watch many movies in general lately (hence my lack of activity) so we have to look back: what's your favorite British or Britain-inspired film? It can be anything so long as the accent's included, hee hee.I'd say my two favorites are two of my honestly favorite movies of all time: Bridget Jones' Diary (ok, so Renee Zellweger is from Texas, but you don't even notice, most of the time) and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Are they cliche? Maybe, but I watch and quote these repeatedly. I've got loads of others, but these jump to mind. Though I've kind of stopped identifying them as "British" only because I really have seen them so much and so often. Plus, I identify with good ole Bridge, and while I don't identify with the crazy English k-nig-its of Holy Grail, I quote it in conversation quite a bit. You'd be amazed at how many uses there are for lines from this movie.Anyways, discuss your favorites here!4/3/2007 7:48:08 AMHere's an easy question just to get some activity going in this group for a change - and sorry about that, but I haven't seen much released lately in the States lately, and I haven't been able to watch many movies in general lately (hence my lack of activity) so we have to look back: what's your favorite British or Britain-inspired film? It can be anything so long as the accent's included, hee hee.I'd say my two favorites are two of my honestly favorite movies of all time: Bridget Jones' Diary (ok, so Renee Zellweger is from Texas, but you don't even notice, most of the time) and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Are they cliche? Maybe, but I watch and quote these repeatedly. I've got loads of others, but these jump to mind. Though I've kind of stopped identifying them as "British" only because I really have seen them so much and so often. Plus, I identify with good ole Bridge, and while I don't identify with the crazy English k-nig-its of Holy Grail, I quote it in conversation quite a bit. You'd be amazed at how many uses there are for lines from this movie.Anyways, discuss your favorites here! Spout Group Post: driving me nuts http://www.spout.com/groups/missing_a_film/driving_me_nuts/263/40658/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: driving me nuts
Group Name: missing a film
Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 2/26/2009 10:52:38 PM
Body: I can't get this short little montage out of my head, but I can't remember what movie it's from. There's a voice over narration talking about a character in the movie. It's talking about how he had a relative who died in every major American war, and there's a quick montage of each of his relatives being shot and killed in different era war uniforms. I'm not even sure if this was a movie I liked, but I know I've seen it. What is it???
]]>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:52:38 GMTdriving me nutsmissing a filmI can't get this short little montage out of my head, but I can't remember what movie it's from. There's a voice over narration talking about a character in the movie. It's talking about how he had a relative who died in every major American war, and there's a quick montage of each of his relatives being shot and killed in different era war uniforms. I'm not even sure if this was a movie I liked, but I know I've seen it. What is it???2/26/2009 10:52:38 PMI can't get this short little montage out of my head, but I can't remember what movie it's from. There's a voice over narration talking about a character in the movie. It's talking about how he had a relative who died in every major American war, and there's a quick montage of each of his relatives being shot and killed in different era war uniforms. I'm not even sure if this was a movie I liked, but I know I've seen it. What is it??? Spout Group Post: The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things http://www.spout.com/groups/Spout_Mavens/The_Heart_is_Deceitful_Above_All_Things/366/11604/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things
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Last Post By: pippin06
Post Date: 6/21/2007 2:58:27 PM
Body: The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things Directed by Asia Argento. Starring Asia Argento, Peter Fonda, Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse, Jimmy Bennett. Actress and filmmaker Asia Argento directed this faithful screen adaptation of the fictional J.T. Leroy's fictional memoir, which documents a boy's truly harrowing road to adulthood. Jeremiah (Jimmy Bennett) is the seven-year-old son of Sarah (Asia Argento), an unstable and unwed mother who abandoned her son and left him to be raised by foster parents. Jeremiah has come to love his guardians, and is devastated when Sarah arrives at their doorstep, demanding her child back. Threatening Jeremiah with torture if he tries to run away, Sarah introduces her young son to drugs and encourages her one-night-stand paramours to help "discipline" her son when she feels his behavior is inappropriate. Sarah marries a man named Emerson (Jeremy Renner), but abandons him shortly afterward; Emerson responds by molesting Jeremiah, and soon the child is left in the care of his grandparents (Peter Fonda and Ornella Muti), members of a fundamentalist Christian sect which emphasizes child discipline that's strict to the point of abuse. After three years, Sarah returns with a new husband, Kenny (Matt Schulze), and takes Jeremiah (now played by Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse) with her; Kenny spends most of his time on the road as a trucker, and Sarah supports the family at home as a stripper and a prostitute. Sarah also begins dressing her son is girl's clothing, which excites the perverse appetites of Sarah's latest boyfriend, Jackson (Marilyn Manson); she soon leaves Jackson and pairs off with Chester (Jeremy Sisto), a biker with a dangerous way of making a living. The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things premiered at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival, where it was screened as part of the "Directors Fortnight" series. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
]]>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:58:27 GMTThe Heart is Deceitful Above All ThingsSpout MavensThe Heart is Deceitful Above All Things Directed by Asia Argento. Starring Asia Argento, Peter Fonda, Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse, Jimmy Bennett. Actress and filmmaker Asia Argento directed this faithful screen adaptation of the fictional J.T. Leroy's fictional memoir, which documents a boy's truly harrowing road to adulthood. Jeremiah (Jimmy Bennett) is the seven-year-old son of Sarah (Asia Argento), an unstable and unwed mother who abandoned her son and left him to be raised by foster parents. Jeremiah has come to love his guardians, and is devastated when Sarah arrives at their doorstep, demanding her child back. Threatening Jeremiah with torture if he tries to run away, Sarah introduces her young son to drugs and encourages her one-night-stand paramours to help "discipline" her son when she feels his behavior is inappropriate. Sarah marries a man named Emerson (Jeremy Renner), but abandons him shortly afterward; Emerson responds by molesting Jeremiah, and soon the child is left in the care of his grandparents (Peter Fonda and Ornella Muti), members of a fundamentalist Christian sect which emphasizes child discipline that's strict to the point of abuse. After three years, Sarah returns with a new husband, Kenny (Matt Schulze), and takes Jeremiah (now played by Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse) with her; Kenny spends most of his time on the road as a trucker, and Sarah supports the family at home as a stripper and a prostitute. Sarah also begins dressing her son is girl's clothing, which excites the perverse appetites of Sarah's latest boyfriend, Jackson (Marilyn Manson); she soon leaves Jackson and pairs off with Chester (Jeremy Sisto), a biker with a dangerous way of making a living. The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things premiered at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival, where it was screened as part of the "Directors Fortnight" series. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide 6/21/2007 2:58:27 PMThe Heart is Deceitful Above All Things Directed by Asia Argento. Starring Asia Argento, Peter Fonda, Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse, Jimmy Bennett. Actress and filmmaker Asia Argento directed this faithful screen adaptation of the fictional J.T. Leroy's fictional memoir, which documents a boy's truly harrowing road to adulthood. Jeremiah (Jimmy Bennett) is the seven-year-old son of Sarah (Asia Argento), an unstable and unwed mother who abandoned her son and left him to be raised by foster parents. Jeremiah has come to love his guardians, and is devastated when Sarah arrives at their doorstep, demanding her child back. Threatening Jeremiah with torture if he tries to run away, Sarah introduces her young son to drugs and encourages her one-night-stand paramours to help "discipline" her son when she feels his behavior is inappropriate. Sarah marries a man named Emerson (Jeremy Renner), but abandons him shortly afterward; Emerson responds by molesting Jeremiah, and soon the child is left in the care of his grandparents (Peter Fonda and Ornella Muti), members of a fundamentalist Christian sect which emphasizes child discipline that's strict to the point of abuse. After three years, Sarah returns with a new husband, Kenny (Matt Schulze), and takes Jeremiah (now played by Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse) with her; Kenny spends most of his time on the road as a trucker, and Sarah supports the family at home as a stripper and a prostitute. Sarah also begins dressing her son is girl's clothing, which excites the perverse appetites of Sarah's latest boyfriend, Jackson (Marilyn Manson); she soon leaves Jackson and pairs off with Chester (Jeremy Sisto), a biker with a dangerous way of making a living. The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things premiered at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival, where it was screened as part of the "Directors Fortnight" series. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide Spout Group Post: The Problem with Time Travel http://www.spout.com/groups/sci_fi/The_Problem_with_Time_Travel/4/38525/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: The Problem with Time Travel
Group Name: sci-fi
Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 12/18/2008 12:03:21 AM
Body: I've recently been watching Heroes, which resulted in some poor sci-fi trivia, and something, actually many things, bother me about the series. One of the biggest issues is time travel. I feel like the ability to travel in time is too common, and that it is often very poorly explained because explaining it is too complex, but understanding the ramifications of allowing such a device to exist in film or television can be even more confusing. Needless to say I'm fairly disappointed with Heroes' treatment of time travel. I wanted to know if anyone felt there were films in which time travel was used that didn't result in conflicts in the logic of events, etc. Preferably it would be used intelligently, unlike Hiro Nakamura's brainless journeys through the space/time continuum.
]]>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:03:21 GMTThe Problem with Time Travelsci-fiI've recently been watching Heroes, which resulted in some poor sci-fi trivia, and something, actually many things, bother me about the series. One of the biggest issues is time travel. I feel like the ability to travel in time is too common, and that it is often very poorly explained because explaining it is too complex, but understanding the ramifications of allowing such a device to exist in film or television can be even more confusing. Needless to say I'm fairly disappointed with Heroes' treatment of time travel. I wanted to know if anyone felt there were films in which time travel was used that didn't result in conflicts in the logic of events, etc. Preferably it would be used intelligently, unlike Hiro Nakamura's brainless journeys through the space/time continuum.12/18/2008 12:03:21 AMI've recently been watching Heroes, which resulted in some poor sci-fi trivia, and something, actually many things, bother me about the series. One of the biggest issues is time travel. I feel like the ability to travel in time is too common, and that it is often very poorly explained because explaining it is too complex, but understanding the ramifications of allowing such a device to exist in film or television can be even more confusing. Needless to say I'm fairly disappointed with Heroes' treatment of time travel. I wanted to know if anyone felt there were films in which time travel was used that didn't result in conflicts in the logic of events, etc. Preferably it would be used intelligently, unlike Hiro Nakamura's brainless journeys through the space/time continuum. Spout Group Post: New Project http://www.spout.com/groups/Game_Over_The_Group/New_Project/648/39959/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: New Project
Group Name: Game Over The Group
Last Post By: joem18b
Post Date: 1/27/2009 11:47:07 AM
Body: So the other day I am in the shower , pondering as well as washing. And I was thinking about all I learned from shooting Game Over when I realized that some where along the way I kinda lost focus on the original vision that was Game Over. Granted that was easy to do, our very first project, no money to keep things going,...blah blah blah. We were also really worried about it being feature length and not being a short to prove we could do a feature. I was suddenly possessed with a desire to do a project that served inspiration. A project thats soul purpose was to tell one story and tell it well to the best of my ability. It doesn't matter how long it is or how short it is. Just that it works. I am taking everything else out of the equation, There is no budget. I will have to use things I already have access to. There will be no deadline. We will do it till it is right. There is no pressure. This is not for sale I will post it free for everyone to see. So the script is written, we are casting and I am storyboarding now. The plan to shoot in late Feb 2009. This will show a whole different side of Ungowa Films. And for the first time in a long time I am excited. When I am inspired these things burn inside me untill I get them out, ...and that is a good place to be. Peace, Larry
]]>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:47:07 GMTNew ProjectGame Over The GroupSo the other day I am in the shower , pondering as well as washing. And I was thinking about all I learned from shooting Game Over when I realized that some where along the way I kinda lost focus on the original vision that was Game Over. Granted that was easy to do, our very first project, no money to keep things going,...blah blah blah. We were also really worried about it being feature length and not being a short to prove we could do a feature. I was suddenly possessed with a desire to do a project that served inspiration. A project thats soul purpose was to tell one story and tell it well to the best of my ability. It doesn't matter how long it is or how short it is. Just that it works. I am taking everything else out of the equation, There is no budget. I will have to use things I already have access to. There will be no deadline. We will do it till it is right. There is no pressure. This is not for sale I will post it free for everyone to see. So the script is written, we are casting and I am storyboarding now. The plan to shoot in late Feb 2009. This will show a whole different side of Ungowa Films. And for the first time in a long time I am excited. When I am inspired these things burn inside me untill I get them out, ...and that is a good place to be. Peace, Larry 1/27/2009 11:47:07 AMSo the other day I am in the shower , pondering as well as washing. And I was thinking about all I learned from shooting Game Over when I realized that some where along the way I kinda lost focus on the original vision that was Game Over. Granted that was easy to do, our very first project, no money to keep things going,...blah blah blah. We were also really worried about it being feature length and not being a short to prove we could do a feature. I was suddenly possessed with a desire to do a project that served inspiration. A project thats soul purpose was to tell one story and tell it well to the best of my ability. It doesn't matter how long it is or how short it is. Just that it works. I am taking everything else out of the equation, There is no budget. I will have to use things I already have access to. There will be no deadline. We will do it till it is right. There is no pressure. This is not for sale I will post it free for everyone to see. So the script is written, we are casting and I am storyboarding now. The plan to shoot in late Feb 2009. This will show a whole different side of Ungowa Films. And for the first time in a long time I am excited. When I am inspired these things burn inside me untill I get them out, ...and that is a good place to be. Peace, Larry Spout Group Post: Please Explain to Me Why Slumdog Millionaire Does Not Suck http://www.spout.com/groups/FilmCouch/Please_Explain_to_Me_Why_Slumdog_Millionaire_Does/302/37283/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Please Explain to Me Why Slumdog Millionaire Does Not Suck
Group Name: FilmCouch
Last Post By: joem18b
Post Date: 11/13/2008 3:50:37 PM
Body: The title says it all. I thought it was hollow and annoying, but many people love it, please tell me why. I'm all ears. Here's my full review from the blog.
]]>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:50:37 GMTPlease Explain to Me Why Slumdog Millionaire Does Not SuckFilmCouchThe title says it all. I thought it was hollow and annoying, but many people love it, please tell me why. I'm all ears. Here's my full review from the blog.11/13/2008 3:50:37 PMThe title says it all. I thought it was hollow and annoying, but many people love it, please tell me why. I'm all ears. Here's my full review from the blog. Spout Group Post: Game Over: The Secret Life of Game Store Clerks http://www.spout.com/groups/Spout_Mavens/Game_Over_The_Secret_Life_of_Game_Store_Clerks/366/36528/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Game Over: The Secret Life of Game Store Clerks
Group Name: Spout Mavens
Last Post By: leeroy711
Post Date: 10/20/2008 4:52:44 PM
Body: I just received three(3) copies of this from our very own Ungowafilms user. He is working quite hard currently at promoting this film on Spout. Film detail page: http://www.spout.com/films/374060/default.aspx If any of you are interested in checking this very indy flick out let me know. Otherwise it will probably just find its way to one of your mailboxes whether you like it or not. :) I know I know, I'm a jerk. Honestly though it looks interesting enough. I'd watch it but I'd feel bad if I break the nice shrinkwrap on the case.
]]>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:52:44 GMTGame Over: The Secret Life of Game Store ClerksSpout MavensI just received three(3) copies of this from our very own Ungowafilms user. He is working quite hard currently at promoting this film on Spout. Film detail page: http://www.spout.com/films/374060/default.aspx If any of you are interested in checking this very indy flick out let me know. Otherwise it will probably just find its way to one of your mailboxes whether you like it or not. :) I know I know, I'm a jerk. Honestly though it looks interesting enough. I'd watch it but I'd feel bad if I break the nice shrinkwrap on the case. 10/20/2008 4:52:44 PMI just received three(3) copies of this from our very own Ungowafilms user. He is working quite hard currently at promoting this film on Spout. Film detail page: http://www.spout.com/films/374060/default.aspx If any of you are interested in checking this very indy flick out let me know. Otherwise it will probably just find its way to one of your mailboxes whether you like it or not. :) I know I know, I'm a jerk. Honestly though it looks interesting enough. I'd watch it but I'd feel bad if I break the nice shrinkwrap on the case. Spout Group Post: I can't post a movie review on.... http://www.spout.com/groups/Spout_Feedback/I_can_t_post_a_movie_review_on/129/39075/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: I can't post a movie review on....
Group Name: Spout Feedback
Last Post By: seely
Post Date: 1/4/2009 9:42:25 PM
Body: I guys. I can't post a movie review on the page for Bedtime Stories (2008, Adam Shankman). I click the "write a review" button but it wont take me to the message/blog form. I tried this a few hours ago and just tried it again. Help!
]]>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:42:25 GMTI can't post a movie review on....Spout FeedbackI guys. I can't post a movie review on the page for Bedtime Stories (2008, Adam Shankman). I click the "write a review" button but it wont take me to the message/blog form. I tried this a few hours ago and just tried it again. Help!1/4/2009 9:42:25 PMI guys. I can't post a movie review on the page for Bedtime Stories (2008, Adam Shankman). I click the "write a review" button but it wont take me to the message/blog form. I tried this a few hours ago and just tried it again. Help! Spout Group Post: Seeking 2 movies... http://www.spout.com/groups/missing_a_film/Seeking_2_movies/263/38359/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Seeking 2 movies...
Group Name: missing a film
Last Post By: ThomasJeffersonGeronimo
Post Date: 12/14/2008 4:49:48 AM
Body: Has anybody seen, or does anyone know where I could track down Robert Altman's HEALTH or the 70s pirate radio comedy On the Air Live with Captain Midnight (1979)?
]]>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:49:48 GMTSeeking 2 movies...missing a filmHas anybody seen, or does anyone know where I could track down Robert Altman's HEALTH or the 70s pirate radio comedy On the Air Live with Captain Midnight (1979)?12/14/2008 4:49:48 AMHas anybody seen, or does anyone know where I could track down Robert Altman's HEALTH or the 70s pirate radio comedy On the Air Live with Captain Midnight (1979)? Spout Group Post: The Way We Were http://www.spout.com/groups/Community_Recommendations/The_Way_We_Were/643/38709/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: The Way We Were
Group Name: Community Recommendations
Last Post By: csprague
Post Date: 12/22/2008 12:41:57 PM
Body: I just read an interesting article on Newsweek entitled The Way We Were. It begins: "If artists depend on angst and unrest to fuel their creative fire, then at least in one sense the 43rd presidency has been a blessing." That's probably true, and I wanted everyone to give an example of a film that was created in the past eight that exemplifies the era of our 43rd president. I would like to recommend: Why We Fight I feel that this documentary, while obviously biased, provides insight into the current era because docs were ridiculously popular, and because it provided me with parallels to help me understand what we were engaging in. It represents the speed with which we are able to "look back" at the direction our nation is headed, which is obviously significantly faster than ever before.
]]>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:41:57 GMTThe Way We WereCommunity RecommendationsI just read an interesting article on Newsweek entitled The Way We Were. It begins: "If artists depend on angst and unrest to fuel their creative fire, then at least in one sense the 43rd presidency has been a blessing." That's probably true, and I wanted everyone to give an example of a film that was created in the past eight that exemplifies the era of our 43rd president. I would like to recommend: Why We Fight I feel that this documentary, while obviously biased, provides insight into the current era because docs were ridiculously popular, and because it provided me with parallels to help me understand what we were engaging in. It represents the speed with which we are able to "look back" at the direction our nation is headed, which is obviously significantly faster than ever before.12/22/2008 12:41:57 PMI just read an interesting article on Newsweek entitled The Way We Were. It begins: "If artists depend on angst and unrest to fuel their creative fire, then at least in one sense the 43rd presidency has been a blessing." That's probably true, and I wanted everyone to give an example of a film that was created in the past eight that exemplifies the era of our 43rd president. I would like to recommend: Why We Fight I feel that this documentary, while obviously biased, provides insight into the current era because docs were ridiculously popular, and because it provided me with parallels to help me understand what we were engaging in. It represents the speed with which we are able to "look back" at the direction our nation is headed, which is obviously significantly faster than ever before. Spout Group Post: First Public Screening to over 5000 people this weekend! http://www.spout.com/groups/Game_Over_The_Group/First_Public_Screening_to_over_5000_people_this_we/648/38575/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: First Public Screening to over 5000 people this weekend!
Group Name: Game Over The Group
Last Post By: rjsprague
Post Date: 12/18/2008 8:02:59 PM
]]>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:02:59 GMTFirst Public Screening to over 5000 people this weekend!Game Over The Group12/18/2008 8:02:59 PM Spout Group Post: Question from FilmCouch #97: Are there any "pure" spy movies being made? http://www.spout.com/groups/FilmCouch/Question_from_FilmCouch_97_Are_there_any_pure/302/37570/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Question from FilmCouch #97: Are there any "pure" spy movies being made?
Group Name: FilmCouch
Last Post By: jsanto
Post Date: 11/23/2008 10:16:39 PM
Body: My response to the question, based on five or ten minutes of deep thought.
]]>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:16:39 GMTQuestion from FilmCouch #97: Are there any "pure" spy movies being made?FilmCouchMy response to the question, based on five or ten minutes of deep thought.11/23/2008 10:16:39 PMMy response to the question, based on five or ten minutes of deep thought. Spout Group Post: Question from FilmCouch #94, who's better, Kevin Smith or Quentin Tarantino? http://www.spout.com/groups/FilmCouch/Question_from_FilmCouch_94_who_s_better_Kevin_S/302/36808/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Question from FilmCouch #94, who's better, Kevin Smith or Quentin Tarantino?
Group Name: FilmCouch
Last Post By: joem18b
Post Date: 10/30/2008 2:04:21 PM
Body: While discussing Zack & Miri Make a Porno, Paul made the claim that in the future, film scholars will agree that Kevin Smith is a more "historically significant" filmmaker than Quentin Tarantino. I say no way. What do you think?
]]>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:04:21 GMTQuestion from FilmCouch #94, who's better, Kevin Smith or Quentin Tarantino?FilmCouchWhile discussing Zack & Miri Make a Porno, Paul made the claim that in the future, film scholars will agree that Kevin Smith is a more "historically significant" filmmaker than Quentin Tarantino. I say no way. What do you think?10/30/2008 2:04:21 PMWhile discussing Zack & Miri Make a Porno, Paul made the claim that in the future, film scholars will agree that Kevin Smith is a more "historically significant" filmmaker than Quentin Tarantino. I say no way. What do you think? Spout Group Post: LOL http://www.spout.com/groups/Spout_Mavens/LOL/366/19392/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: LOL
Group Name: Spout Mavens
Last Post By: joem18b
Post Date: 9/5/2007 4:00:01 PM
Body: LOL Directed by Joe Swanberg. Starring Joe Swanberg, Kevin Bewersdorf, C. Mason Wells, Tipper Newton, Brigid Reagan. The constant need to be plugged-in and connected threatens to crash the real life operating system of three technologically obsessed twenty-somethings in director Joe Swanberg's humorous meditation on the relationship between man and machine in modern society. Tim does computer work for a living, but he also lives for his computer. Unfortunately his inability to snap the lid closed on his laptop is rapidly alienating his girlfriend Ada, who recognizes Tim's apparent inability to communicate with other people without the buffer of technology. Meanwhile, as struggling musician Alex obsesses over a girl he met on an adult website, flesh-and-blood girl named Walter does her best to make her attraction to Alex known. Lastly, Chris has transferred from New York to Chicago due to the demands of his job, making a long distance relationship with his east coast girlfriend Greta increasingly difficult to maintain. Though the pair talks constantly on their cell-phones while also sending cell-phone pictures to one and other, neither Chris nor Greta can deny that their reliance on technology in sustaining their relationship is no substitute for the living, breathing warmth of human companionship. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
]]>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:00:01 GMTLOLSpout MavensLOL Directed by Joe Swanberg. Starring Joe Swanberg, Kevin Bewersdorf, C. Mason Wells, Tipper Newton, Brigid Reagan. The constant need to be plugged-in and connected threatens to crash the real life operating system of three technologically obsessed twenty-somethings in director Joe Swanberg's humorous meditation on the relationship between man and machine in modern society. Tim does computer work for a living, but he also lives for his computer. Unfortunately his inability to snap the lid closed on his laptop is rapidly alienating his girlfriend Ada, who recognizes Tim's apparent inability to communicate with other people without the buffer of technology. Meanwhile, as struggling musician Alex obsesses over a girl he met on an adult website, flesh-and-blood girl named Walter does her best to make her attraction to Alex known. Lastly, Chris has transferred from New York to Chicago due to the demands of his job, making a long distance relationship with his east coast girlfriend Greta increasingly difficult to maintain. Though the pair talks constantly on their cell-phones while also sending cell-phone pictures to one and other, neither Chris nor Greta can deny that their reliance on technology in sustaining their relationship is no substitute for the living, breathing warmth of human companionship. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide9/5/2007 4:00:01 PMLOL Directed by Joe Swanberg. Starring Joe Swanberg, Kevin Bewersdorf, C. Mason Wells, Tipper Newton, Brigid Reagan. The constant need to be plugged-in and connected threatens to crash the real life operating system of three technologically obsessed twenty-somethings in director Joe Swanberg's humorous meditation on the relationship between man and machine in modern society. Tim does computer work for a living, but he also lives for his computer. Unfortunately his inability to snap the lid closed on his laptop is rapidly alienating his girlfriend Ada, who recognizes Tim's apparent inability to communicate with other people without the buffer of technology. Meanwhile, as struggling musician Alex obsesses over a girl he met on an adult website, flesh-and-blood girl named Walter does her best to make her attraction to Alex known. Lastly, Chris has transferred from New York to Chicago due to the demands of his job, making a long distance relationship with his east coast girlfriend Greta increasingly difficult to maintain. Though the pair talks constantly on their cell-phones while also sending cell-phone pictures to one and other, neither Chris nor Greta can deny that their reliance on technology in sustaining their relationship is no substitute for the living, breathing warmth of human companionship. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide Spout Group Post: Women in Hollywood: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly. http://www.spout.com/groups/Heroines_in_Hollywood/Women_in_Hollywood_The_Good_the_Bad_the_Ugly/647/36539/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Women in Hollywood: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly.
Group Name: Heroines in Hollywood
Last Post By: seely
Post Date: 10/21/2008 9:53:54 AM
Body: We got a pretty good start to a list going for essential films dealing with issues surrounding femininity. One thing I noticed, however, is that the films seem predominately feminist/pro-woman. Generally speaking, Hollywood seems to have a negative image for its portrayal of women, from body image to passe stereotypes, however, our list seems to indicate otherwise. Some points for discussion: -Is this accurate, or are we just seeing a subversion of the old cultural standards? -How is Hollywood propogating or subverting the old stereotypes today? -Is Hollywood promoting a feminist agenda or not? Just some points to ponder. I have my opinions, but I'd love to hear everyone else's first...
]]>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:53:54 GMTWomen in Hollywood: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly.Heroines in HollywoodWe got a pretty good start to a list going for essential films dealing with issues surrounding femininity. One thing I noticed, however, is that the films seem predominately feminist/pro-woman. Generally speaking, Hollywood seems to have a negative image for its portrayal of women, from body image to passe stereotypes, however, our list seems to indicate otherwise. Some points for discussion: -Is this accurate, or are we just seeing a subversion of the old cultural standards? -How is Hollywood propogating or subverting the old stereotypes today? -Is Hollywood promoting a feminist agenda or not? Just some points to ponder. I have my opinions, but I'd love to hear everyone else's first...10/21/2008 9:53:54 AMWe got a pretty good start to a list going for essential films dealing with issues surrounding femininity. One thing I noticed, however, is that the films seem predominately feminist/pro-woman. Generally speaking, Hollywood seems to have a negative image for its portrayal of women, from body image to passe stereotypes, however, our list seems to indicate otherwise. Some points for discussion: -Is this accurate, or are we just seeing a subversion of the old cultural standards? -How is Hollywood propogating or subverting the old stereotypes today? -Is Hollywood promoting a feminist agenda or not? Just some points to ponder. I have my opinions, but I'd love to hear everyone else's first... Spout Group Post: Film Couch #30 http://www.spout.com/groups/FilmCouch/Film_Couch_30/302/16822/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Film Couch #30
Group Name: FilmCouch
Last Post By: mciocco
Post Date: 7/29/2007 8:32:36 PM
Body: "You can't expect some 60-year-old man to be just like, 'Clueless was excellent!'""Right, and it's those same 60-year-old men who decided en masse that Vertigo was 60 times better than 10 years ago."I just want you all to know that I begged, I pleaded, i cajoled the other guys to go with Clueless instead of Vertigo. Or if not Clueless, then at least Shawshank...
]]>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:32:36 GMTFilm Couch #30FilmCouch"You can't expect some 60-year-old man to be just like, 'Clueless was excellent!'""Right, and it's those same 60-year-old men who decided en masse that Vertigo was 60 times better than 10 years ago."I just want you all to know that I begged, I pleaded, i cajoled the other guys to go with Clueless instead of Vertigo. Or if not Clueless, then at least Shawshank... 7/29/2007 8:32:36 PM"You can't expect some 60-year-old man to be just like, 'Clueless was excellent!'""Right, and it's those same 60-year-old men who decided en masse that Vertigo was 60 times better than 10 years ago."I just want you all to know that I begged, I pleaded, i cajoled the other guys to go with Clueless instead of Vertigo. Or if not Clueless, then at least Shawshank... Spout Group Post: La Moustache http://www.spout.com/groups/Friends_of_Foreign_Flicks/La_Moustache/591/36683/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: La Moustache
Group Name: Friends of Foreign Flicks
Last Post By: joem18b
Post Date: 10/26/2008 6:49:03 PM
Body: I watched La Moustache last week and am still trying to figure it out. It kind of drove me nuts. It's a Kafkaesque tale about a guy who shaves his moustache and loses it when neither his wife nor his friends notice the change, claiming he's never had a moustache. Has anyone seen this? Are you as confused as I am, or do you have some insight as to what the hell was going on at the end of this movie?
]]>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:49:03 GMTLa MoustacheFriends of Foreign FlicksI watched La Moustache last week and am still trying to figure it out. It kind of drove me nuts. It's a Kafkaesque tale about a guy who shaves his moustache and loses it when neither his wife nor his friends notice the change, claiming he's never had a moustache. Has anyone seen this? Are you as confused as I am, or do you have some insight as to what the hell was going on at the end of this movie?10/26/2008 6:49:03 PMI watched La Moustache last week and am still trying to figure it out. It kind of drove me nuts. It's a Kafkaesque tale about a guy who shaves his moustache and loses it when neither his wife nor his friends notice the change, claiming he's never had a moustache. Has anyone seen this? Are you as confused as I am, or do you have some insight as to what the hell was going on at the end of this movie? Spout Group Post: What are your favorite Mumblecore films? http://www.spout.com/groups/Mumblecore/What_are_your_favorite_Mumblecore_films/489/21065/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: What are your favorite Mumblecore films?
Group Name: Mumblecore
Last Post By: Smooth_J
Post Date: 10/22/2007 2:54:09 PM
Body: Just from looking at the Mumblecore map, I would have to say that I enjoyed Great World of Sound quite a bit. It was torn down and transparent, which I felt added to the overall realism and humor of the film. I also liked George Washington for a lot of the same reasons. When I watched it, I wouldn't have labeled it "mumblecore", but when I think more about it, the filmmaking reflects a lot of the same characteristics. Its interesting seeing how all of these films and directors are related. I would never have drawn the connection between HomestarRunner and George Washington:)So, what are your favorites?
]]>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:54:09 GMTWhat are your favorite Mumblecore films?MumblecoreJust from looking at the Mumblecore map, I would have to say that I enjoyed Great World of Sound quite a bit. It was torn down and transparent, which I felt added to the overall realism and humor of the film. I also liked George Washington for a lot of the same reasons. When I watched it, I wouldn't have labeled it "mumblecore", but when I think more about it, the filmmaking reflects a lot of the same characteristics. Its interesting seeing how all of these films and directors are related. I would never have drawn the connection between HomestarRunner and George Washington:)So, what are your favorites? 10/22/2007 2:54:09 PMJust from looking at the Mumblecore map, I would have to say that I enjoyed Great World of Sound quite a bit. It was torn down and transparent, which I felt added to the overall realism and humor of the film. I also liked George Washington for a lot of the same reasons. When I watched it, I wouldn't have labeled it "mumblecore", but when I think more about it, the filmmaking reflects a lot of the same characteristics. Its interesting seeing how all of these films and directors are related. I would never have drawn the connection between HomestarRunner and George Washington:)So, what are your favorites? Spout Group Post: Summer Palace http://www.spout.com/groups/Spout_Mavens/Summer_Palace/366/26647/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Summer Palace
Group Name: Spout Mavens
Last Post By: minerwerks
Post Date: 3/27/2008 11:29:28 AM
Body: Summer Palace (2006) Directed by Lou Ye. Starring Hao Lei, Guo Xiaodong, Hu Ling, Zhang Xianmin. A romance takes place against some of the most turbulent events in recent Chinese history in this epic-scale story from filmmaker Lou Ye. Yu Hong (Hao Lei) is a beautiful seventeen-year-old girl who is soon to leave the small border town where she was born and raised to attend college at Beijing University. Shortly before Yu Hong leaves for school, she gives her virginity to her longtime boyfriend, Xiao, and pledges to remain faithful to him. At Beijing University, Yu Hong makes friends with Li Ti (Hu Ling), another girl dealing with a long distance relationship, and meets Zhou Wei (Guo Xiaodong), a handsome student who soon steals her heart. Yu Hong leaves her relationship with Xiao behind to commit herself to Zhao Wei, and she's swept up by her feelings for him as they embrace the new social and economic freedoms which are being felt on campus. The empowerment felt by the students in Beijing come to a head during a series of demonstrations in Tiananmen Square; the protests have tragic consequences, and the excitement of new possibilities gives way to a feeling of defeat. Yu Hong and Zhou Wei are separated and the heavy hand of the state is brought to bear on the rebellious students. The first Chinese film to feature full-frontal male and female nudity, Yiheyuan (aka Summer Palace) received its world premier as an official selection at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
]]>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:29:28 GMTSummer PalaceSpout MavensSummer Palace (2006) Directed by Lou Ye. Starring Hao Lei, Guo Xiaodong, Hu Ling, Zhang Xianmin. A romance takes place against some of the most turbulent events in recent Chinese history in this epic-scale story from filmmaker Lou Ye. Yu Hong (Hao Lei) is a beautiful seventeen-year-old girl who is soon to leave the small border town where she was born and raised to attend college at Beijing University. Shortly before Yu Hong leaves for school, she gives her virginity to her longtime boyfriend, Xiao, and pledges to remain faithful to him. At Beijing University, Yu Hong makes friends with Li Ti (Hu Ling), another girl dealing with a long distance relationship, and meets Zhou Wei (Guo Xiaodong), a handsome student who soon steals her heart. Yu Hong leaves her relationship with Xiao behind to commit herself to Zhao Wei, and she's swept up by her feelings for him as they embrace the new social and economic freedoms which are being felt on campus. The empowerment felt by the students in Beijing come to a head during a series of demonstrations in Tiananmen Square; the protests have tragic consequences, and the excitement of new possibilities gives way to a feeling of defeat. Yu Hong and Zhou Wei are separated and the heavy hand of the state is brought to bear on the rebellious students. The first Chinese film to feature full-frontal male and female nudity, Yiheyuan (aka Summer Palace) received its world premier as an official selection at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide3/27/2008 11:29:28 AMSummer Palace (2006) Directed by Lou Ye. Starring Hao Lei, Guo Xiaodong, Hu Ling, Zhang Xianmin. A romance takes place against some of the most turbulent events in recent Chinese history in this epic-scale story from filmmaker Lou Ye. Yu Hong (Hao Lei) is a beautiful seventeen-year-old girl who is soon to leave the small border town where she was born and raised to attend college at Beijing University. Shortly before Yu Hong leaves for school, she gives her virginity to her longtime boyfriend, Xiao, and pledges to remain faithful to him. At Beijing University, Yu Hong makes friends with Li Ti (Hu Ling), another girl dealing with a long distance relationship, and meets Zhou Wei (Guo Xiaodong), a handsome student who soon steals her heart. Yu Hong leaves her relationship with Xiao behind to commit herself to Zhao Wei, and she's swept up by her feelings for him as they embrace the new social and economic freedoms which are being felt on campus. The empowerment felt by the students in Beijing come to a head during a series of demonstrations in Tiananmen Square; the protests have tragic consequences, and the excitement of new possibilities gives way to a feeling of defeat. Yu Hong and Zhou Wei are separated and the heavy hand of the state is brought to bear on the rebellious students. The first Chinese film to feature full-frontal male and female nudity, Yiheyuan (aka Summer Palace) received its world premier as an official selection at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide Spout Group Post: Ask JIMBELL for Recommendations http://www.spout.com/groups/Community_Recommendations/Ask_JIMBELL_for_Recommendations/643/35836/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Ask JIMBELL for Recommendations
Group Name: Community Recommendations
Last Post By: joem18b
Post Date: 10/2/2008 3:16:24 PM
Body: In order for me to give you a good movie recommendation, we need two things: 1. Most importantly, I have to know something about you. That's the only way I can tailor a recommendation. 2. You have to know a little about what movies I"ve seen and what I look for in a movie. Otherwise, you don't know how much faith to put in the recommendation. I particularly like Drama, Documentaries, Suspense/Thrillers including film noir and neo-noir, and, of course, the rare good Comedy. Although I've seen classic horror flicks and numerous children's films, I really don't know much about them and no longer watch those genres. My approach to films is pretty serious compared to the playful approach many viewers have. I expect the film to have a story that hangs together. Also, with all the human energy and millions of dollars poured into the film, I usually expect it to say something. As concrete examples of what I mean, here are the best films I've seen so far in 2008: Mother of Mine (2005; Finland/Sweden) Gone Baby Gone (2007) 51 Birch Street (2005; documentary) The Italian (2005; Russia) Starting Out in the Evening (2007) Sharkwater (2006; documentary) Charlie Wilson’s War (2007) Longford (2006) Get Smart (2008) Elizabeth I (2005) The Dark Knight (2008) Black Book (The Netherlands; 2006/2007) The Savages (2007) For what it's worth, JIMBELL
]]>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:16:24 GMTAsk JIMBELL for RecommendationsCommunity RecommendationsIn order for me to give you a good movie recommendation, we need two things: 1. Most importantly, I have to know something about you. That's the only way I can tailor a recommendation. 2. You have to know a little about what movies I"ve seen and what I look for in a movie. Otherwise, you don't know how much faith to put in the recommendation. I particularly like Drama, Documentaries, Suspense/Thrillers including film noir and neo-noir, and, of course, the rare good Comedy. Although I've seen classic horror flicks and numerous children's films, I really don't know much about them and no longer watch those genres. My approach to films is pretty serious compared to the playful approach many viewers have. I expect the film to have a story that hangs together. Also, with all the human energy and millions of dollars poured into the film, I usually expect it to say something. As concrete examples of what I mean, here are the best films I've seen so far in 2008: Mother of Mine (2005; Finland/Sweden) Gone Baby Gone (2007) 51 Birch Street (2005; documentary) The Italian (2005; Russia) Starting Out in the Evening (2007) Sharkwater (2006; documentary) Charlie Wilson’s War (2007) Longford (2006) Get Smart (2008) Elizabeth I (2005) The Dark Knight (2008) Black Book (The Netherlands; 2006/2007) The Savages (2007) For what it's worth, JIMBELL10/2/2008 3:16:24 PMIn order for me to give you a good movie recommendation, we need two things: 1. Most importantly, I have to know something about you. That's the only way I can tailor a recommendation. 2. You have to know a little about what movies I"ve seen and what I look for in a movie. Otherwise, you don't know how much faith to put in the recommendation. I particularly like Drama, Documentaries, Suspense/Thrillers including film noir and neo-noir, and, of course, the rare good Comedy. Although I've seen classic horror flicks and numerous children's films, I really don't know much about them and no longer watch those genres. My approach to films is pretty serious compared to the playful approach many viewers have. I expect the film to have a story that hangs together. Also, with all the human energy and millions of dollars poured into the film, I usually expect it to say something. As concrete examples of what I mean, here are the best films I've seen so far in 2008: Mother of Mine (2005; Finland/Sweden) Gone Baby Gone (2007) 51 Birch Street (2005; documentary) The Italian (2005; Russia) Starting Out in the Evening (2007) Sharkwater (2006; documentary) Charlie Wilson’s War (2007) Longford (2006) Get Smart (2008) Elizabeth I (2005) The Dark Knight (2008) Black Book (The Netherlands; 2006/2007) The Savages (2007) For what it's worth, JIMBELL Spout Group Post: Help Jim http://www.spout.com/groups/Community_Recommendations/Help_Jim/643/35778/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Help Jim
Group Name: Community Recommendations
Last Post By: SkyPilot
Post Date: 10/1/2008 4:27:22 PM
Body: 2008 has been the worst year for movies that I can remember. Although I mean current releases, I mean even more the movies I’ve selected to watch on DVD. The problem could be the way I’m selecting movies. I usually consult three critics and check the Rotten Tomatoes rating. I found The Flight of the Red Balloon boring and pretension, The New World fakey and preachy, The Man Who Wasn’t There mannered and unnatural, Waitress charming and sexist, and so on. So I’m turning to Mavens for help. I will watch almost any genre except horror (too boring). My favs are probably Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Documentary, and that rare good Comedy. I tend to be serious and hold cinema to some of the same standards you’d hold a serious novel to. Thus, for example, I have really liked films adapted well from books e.g., The Princess Bride; The Age of Innocence. I like substantial thrillers such as Blood Diamond, and I enjoy old film noir such as Out of the Past and The Killers. In documentaries I prefer a balanced approach rather than a gonzo journalism approach e.g., Who Killed the Electric Car? impressed me, but I did not want to watch Michael Moore’s Sicko. Although a comedy may be the most difficult movie to make, I’ve recently enjoyed Sunshine and Get Smart. What would you recommend I see next?
]]>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:27:22 GMTHelp JimCommunity Recommendations2008 has been the worst year for movies that I can remember. Although I mean current releases, I mean even more the movies I’ve selected to watch on DVD. The problem could be the way I’m selecting movies. I usually consult three critics and check the Rotten Tomatoes rating. I found The Flight of the Red Balloon boring and pretension, The New World fakey and preachy, The Man Who Wasn’t There mannered and unnatural, Waitress charming and sexist, and so on. So I’m turning to Mavens for help. I will watch almost any genre except horror (too boring). My favs are probably Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Documentary, and that rare good Comedy. I tend to be serious and hold cinema to some of the same standards you’d hold a serious novel to. Thus, for example, I have really liked films adapted well from books e.g., The Princess Bride; The Age of Innocence. I like substantial thrillers such as Blood Diamond, and I enjoy old film noir such as Out of the Past and The Killers. In documentaries I prefer a balanced approach rather than a gonzo journalism approach e.g., Who Killed the Electric Car? impressed me, but I did not want to watch Michael Moore’s Sicko. Although a comedy may be the most difficult movie to make, I’ve recently enjoyed Sunshine and Get Smart. What would you recommend I see next?10/1/2008 4:27:22 PM2008 has been the worst year for movies that I can remember. Although I mean current releases, I mean even more the movies I’ve selected to watch on DVD. The problem could be the way I’m selecting movies. I usually consult three critics and check the Rotten Tomatoes rating. I found The Flight of the Red Balloon boring and pretension, The New World fakey and preachy, The Man Who Wasn’t There mannered and unnatural, Waitress charming and sexist, and so on. So I’m turning to Mavens for help. I will watch almost any genre except horror (too boring). My favs are probably Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Documentary, and that rare good Comedy. I tend to be serious and hold cinema to some of the same standards you’d hold a serious novel to. Thus, for example, I have really liked films adapted well from books e.g., The Princess Bride; The Age of Innocence. I like substantial thrillers such as Blood Diamond, and I enjoy old film noir such as Out of the Past and The Killers. In documentaries I prefer a balanced approach rather than a gonzo journalism approach e.g., Who Killed the Electric Car? impressed me, but I did not want to watch Michael Moore’s Sicko. Although a comedy may be the most difficult movie to make, I’ve recently enjoyed Sunshine and Get Smart. What would you recommend I see next? Spout Group Post: 21 http://www.spout.com/groups/Poker_Fans/21/94/35113/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: 21
Group Name: Poker Fans
Last Post By: joem18b
Post Date: 9/14/2008 12:11:20 AM
Body: Even though this has nothing to do with poker, i thought i'd put this in the discussion group. I saw this movie and thought it was lacking compared to the book. The interpretation of some of the items in the book was off, and of-course, they had to hollywood it up with some backroom beatings, chase scenes, etc. Still ... worth seeing....
]]>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:11:20 GMT21Poker FansEven though this has nothing to do with poker, i thought i'd put this in the discussion group. I saw this movie and thought it was lacking compared to the book. The interpretation of some of the items in the book was off, and of-course, they had to hollywood it up with some backroom beatings, chase scenes, etc. Still ... worth seeing.... 9/14/2008 12:11:20 AMEven though this has nothing to do with poker, i thought i'd put this in the discussion group. I saw this movie and thought it was lacking compared to the book. The interpretation of some of the items in the book was off, and of-course, they had to hollywood it up with some backroom beatings, chase scenes, etc. Still ... worth seeing.... Spout Group Post: Clean http://www.spout.com/groups/Spout_Mavens/Clean/366/11605/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Clean
Group Name: Spout Mavens
Last Post By: TheWorkingDead
Post Date: 6/21/2007 3:06:02 PM
Body: CleanDirected by Olivier Assayas. Starring Maggie Cheung, Béatrice Dalle, Nick Nolte, Don McKellar, Jeanne Balibar. A woman throws herself into a last-ditch struggle to conquer her demons in this gritty drama from director Olivier Assayas. Lee Hauser (James Johnston) is a faded rock star who lives with his wife, Emily Wang (Maggie Cheung), the former host of a European music video show, in a small town in Western Canada. Both Lee and Emily have been battling drug addiction for years, and when Lee finally dies of an OD, Emily finds herself charged with possession of heroin and ends up spending six months in jail. Lee and Emily's son, Jay (James Dennis), has been living with his paternal grandparents, Albrecht (Nick Nolte) and Rosemary (Martha Henry), and while Emily is eager to see her son after getting out of jail, Albrecht persuades her that she needs to get herself clean before she can reconnect with Jay. Determined to get off methadone, Emily relocates to France, where she scares up a job as a waitress and moves in with her old friend Elena (Béatrice Dalle). Emily's attempts to start a new career and stay off drugs prove to be an uphill battle, and she doesn't appear to be winning her fight when she learns that Albrecht and Jay will be accompanying Rosemary to London for medical treatment when Rosemary contracts a serious illness -- and that Albrecht is considering making a side trip to Paris. Clean was screened in competition at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
]]>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:06:02 GMTCleanSpout MavensCleanDirected by Olivier Assayas. Starring Maggie Cheung, Béatrice Dalle, Nick Nolte, Don McKellar, Jeanne Balibar. A woman throws herself into a last-ditch struggle to conquer her demons in this gritty drama from director Olivier Assayas. Lee Hauser (James Johnston) is a faded rock star who lives with his wife, Emily Wang (Maggie Cheung), the former host of a European music video show, in a small town in Western Canada. Both Lee and Emily have been battling drug addiction for years, and when Lee finally dies of an OD, Emily finds herself charged with possession of heroin and ends up spending six months in jail. Lee and Emily's son, Jay (James Dennis), has been living with his paternal grandparents, Albrecht (Nick Nolte) and Rosemary (Martha Henry), and while Emily is eager to see her son after getting out of jail, Albrecht persuades her that she needs to get herself clean before she can reconnect with Jay. Determined to get off methadone, Emily relocates to France, where she scares up a job as a waitress and moves in with her old friend Elena (Béatrice Dalle). Emily's attempts to start a new career and stay off drugs prove to be an uphill battle, and she doesn't appear to be winning her fight when she learns that Albrecht and Jay will be accompanying Rosemary to London for medical treatment when Rosemary contracts a serious illness -- and that Albrecht is considering making a side trip to Paris. Clean was screened in competition at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide 6/21/2007 3:06:02 PMCleanDirected by Olivier Assayas. Starring Maggie Cheung, Béatrice Dalle, Nick Nolte, Don McKellar, Jeanne Balibar. A woman throws herself into a last-ditch struggle to conquer her demons in this gritty drama from director Olivier Assayas. Lee Hauser (James Johnston) is a faded rock star who lives with his wife, Emily Wang (Maggie Cheung), the former host of a European music video show, in a small town in Western Canada. Both Lee and Emily have been battling drug addiction for years, and when Lee finally dies of an OD, Emily finds herself charged with possession of heroin and ends up spending six months in jail. Lee and Emily's son, Jay (James Dennis), has been living with his paternal grandparents, Albrecht (Nick Nolte) and Rosemary (Martha Henry), and while Emily is eager to see her son after getting out of jail, Albrecht persuades her that she needs to get herself clean before she can reconnect with Jay. Determined to get off methadone, Emily relocates to France, where she scares up a job as a waitress and moves in with her old friend Elena (Béatrice Dalle). Emily's attempts to start a new career and stay off drugs prove to be an uphill battle, and she doesn't appear to be winning her fight when she learns that Albrecht and Jay will be accompanying Rosemary to London for medical treatment when Rosemary contracts a serious illness -- and that Albrecht is considering making a side trip to Paris. Clean was screened in competition at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide Spout Group Post: Cause & Effect http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Games/Cause_Effect/598/32755/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Cause & Effect
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Last Post By: unclefestering
Post Date: 7/19/2008 5:02:51 AM
Body: An interesting thing happens when you study the arc of Westerns: one narrative template begins to inform the next. An example: The cattle drivers tame the land and pave the trails at the end of Red River. However ten years later those same cattle drivers are the jerks kicking the Homesteaders off of "their land" in Shane. A supposed "happy ending" results in a very real problem. Name a happy ending from one movie (the cause) and how it informs the problem of a second film (the effect). Like this: Sure the rebels win at the end of Return of the Jedi. But then what? The land is now lawless. Tribes will begin to splinter and argue over the new law. Power must be consolidated to ovoid further conflict. In the wake of war will the war hero remain noble or give in to the dark side and take advantage of the war torn lands... which is the plot to MacBeth (although I prefer Throne of Blood). Be as creative as you can! Show us how that happy ending actually has unforeseen consequences. Cause & Effect!
]]>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:02:51 GMTCause & EffectMovie GamesAn interesting thing happens when you study the arc of Westerns: one narrative template begins to inform the next. An example: The cattle drivers tame the land and pave the trails at the end of Red River. However ten years later those same cattle drivers are the jerks kicking the Homesteaders off of "their land" in Shane. A supposed "happy ending" results in a very real problem. Name a happy ending from one movie (the cause) and how it informs the problem of a second film (the effect). Like this: Sure the rebels win at the end of Return of the Jedi. But then what? The land is now lawless. Tribes will begin to splinter and argue over the new law. Power must be consolidated to ovoid further conflict. In the wake of war will the war hero remain noble or give in to the dark side and take advantage of the war torn lands... which is the plot to MacBeth (although I prefer Throne of Blood). Be as creative as you can! Show us how that happy ending actually has unforeseen consequences. Cause & Effect!7/19/2008 5:02:51 AMAn interesting thing happens when you study the arc of Westerns: one narrative template begins to inform the next. An example: The cattle drivers tame the land and pave the trails at the end of Red River. However ten years later those same cattle drivers are the jerks kicking the Homesteaders off of "their land" in Shane. A supposed "happy ending" results in a very real problem. Name a happy ending from one movie (the cause) and how it informs the problem of a second film (the effect). Like this: Sure the rebels win at the end of Return of the Jedi. But then what? The land is now lawless. Tribes will begin to splinter and argue over the new law. Power must be consolidated to ovoid further conflict. In the wake of war will the war hero remain noble or give in to the dark side and take advantage of the war torn lands... which is the plot to MacBeth (although I prefer Throne of Blood). Be as creative as you can! Show us how that happy ending actually has unforeseen consequences. Cause & Effect! Spout Group Post: Wondrous Oblivion http://www.spout.com/groups/Spout_Mavens/Wondrous_Oblivion/366/11606/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Wondrous Oblivion
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Last Post By: rik_tod
Post Date: 6/21/2007 3:08:42 PM
Body: Wondrous OblivionDirected by Paul Morrison. Starring Delroy Lindo, Stanley Townsend, Emily Woof, Angela Wynter, Sam Smith. Writer/director Paul Morrison, who directed the cross-cultural period drama Solomon and Gaenor, returns to similar ground, though in a lighter vein, with Wondrous Oblivion. Sam Smith stars as David Wiseman, a Jewish boy living in London in 1960 who dreams of being a world-class athlete. David is totally obsessed with cricket, and loves playing, even though he is one of the worst players at his school. His parents, Ruth (Emily Woof of The Full Monty) and Victor (Stanley Townsend), are struggling with the bigoted residents of their working-class neighborhood, but the neighbors get a bit more friendly to the Wisemans when Dennis (Delroy Lindo), a Jamaican laborer, and his family move in next door. David is shocked and delighted when he realizes that Dennis and his daughter, Judy (Leonie Elliott), are installing a cricket pitch in their backyard. Before long, and against the wishes of his worried parents, David is spending a lot of time next door, becoming very friendly with Judy, and becoming a much better cricket player. Ruth gradually warms to Dennis, but the rest of the neighborhood grows increasingly hostile. Wondrous Oblivion was presented by the Jewish Museum and the Film Society of Lincoln Center as part of the 2005 New York Jewish Film Festival. ~ Josh Ralske, All Movie Guide
]]>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:08:42 GMTWondrous OblivionSpout MavensWondrous OblivionDirected by Paul Morrison. Starring Delroy Lindo, Stanley Townsend, Emily Woof, Angela Wynter, Sam Smith. Writer/director Paul Morrison, who directed the cross-cultural period drama Solomon and Gaenor, returns to similar ground, though in a lighter vein, with Wondrous Oblivion. Sam Smith stars as David Wiseman, a Jewish boy living in London in 1960 who dreams of being a world-class athlete. David is totally obsessed with cricket, and loves playing, even though he is one of the worst players at his school. His parents, Ruth (Emily Woof of The Full Monty) and Victor (Stanley Townsend), are struggling with the bigoted residents of their working-class neighborhood, but the neighbors get a bit more friendly to the Wisemans when Dennis (Delroy Lindo), a Jamaican laborer, and his family move in next door. David is shocked and delighted when he realizes that Dennis and his daughter, Judy (Leonie Elliott), are installing a cricket pitch in their backyard. Before long, and against the wishes of his worried parents, David is spending a lot of time next door, becoming very friendly with Judy, and becoming a much better cricket player. Ruth gradually warms to Dennis, but the rest of the neighborhood grows increasingly hostile. Wondrous Oblivion was presented by the Jewish Museum and the Film Society of Lincoln Center as part of the 2005 New York Jewish Film Festival. ~ Josh Ralske, All Movie Guide 6/21/2007 3:08:42 PMWondrous OblivionDirected by Paul Morrison. Starring Delroy Lindo, Stanley Townsend, Emily Woof, Angela Wynter, Sam Smith. Writer/director Paul Morrison, who directed the cross-cultural period drama Solomon and Gaenor, returns to similar ground, though in a lighter vein, with Wondrous Oblivion. Sam Smith stars as David Wiseman, a Jewish boy living in London in 1960 who dreams of being a world-class athlete. David is totally obsessed with cricket, and loves playing, even though he is one of the worst players at his school. His parents, Ruth (Emily Woof of The Full Monty) and Victor (Stanley Townsend), are struggling with the bigoted residents of their working-class neighborhood, but the neighbors get a bit more friendly to the Wisemans when Dennis (Delroy Lindo), a Jamaican laborer, and his family move in next door. David is shocked and delighted when he realizes that Dennis and his daughter, Judy (Leonie Elliott), are installing a cricket pitch in their backyard. Before long, and against the wishes of his worried parents, David is spending a lot of time next door, becoming very friendly with Judy, and becoming a much better cricket player. Ruth gradually warms to Dennis, but the rest of the neighborhood grows increasingly hostile. Wondrous Oblivion was presented by the Jewish Museum and the Film Society of Lincoln Center as part of the 2005 New York Jewish Film Festival. ~ Josh Ralske, All Movie Guide