planetearth
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Re: Pick ONE movie for cinematography excellence
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Pick ONE movie for cinematography excellence
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Jaime Valles
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[quote author=sojrn link=board=news;num=1103614109;start=15#17 date=12/21/04 at 15:59:44]All three LOO Rings movies.[/quote]
Ditto. The Lord of the Rings films have some of the most exquisite cinematography I've seen in a long time.
Something like Seven, Dark City, or even Amelie... They do look beautiful, but draw too much attention to the cinematography. I know, it's on purpose, but I'm of the mind that "less is more", and those kinds of films are just screaming "LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT ME!"
The beauty of something like Lord of the Rings is that it doesn't distract at all, and yet any given frame of that film looks pristine, crisp, rich and beautiful. And LOTS of variety with different looks, settings, times of day, etc. Movies that take place in "perpetual night" like Dark City, or that create a particular look throughout, like Saving Private Ryan or Minority Report (both excellent movies, btw), seem to me a little too "the same". I want variety, beauty, and also a natural feel. The Lord of the Rings trilogy gave me all of that, and lots more.
[quote author=sojrn link=board=news;num=1103614109;start=15#17 date=12/21/04 at 15:59:44]All three LOO Rings movies.[/quote]
Ditto. The Lord of the Rings films have some of the most exquisite cinematography I've seen in a long time.
Something like Seven, Dark City, or even Amelie... They do look beautiful, but draw too much attention to the cinematography. I know, it's on purpose, but I'm of the mind that "less is more", and those kinds of films are just screaming "LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT ME!"
The beauty of something like Lord of the Rings is that it doesn't distract at all, and yet any given frame of that film looks pristine, crisp, rich and beautiful. And LOTS of variety with different looks, settings, times of day, etc. Movies that take place in "perpetual night" like Dark City, or that create a particular look throughout, like Saving Private Ryan or Minority Report (both excellent movies, btw), seem to me a little too "the same". I want variety, beauty, and also a natural feel. The Lord of the Rings trilogy gave me all of that, and lots more.
Mike_Donis
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For a less-is-more, I'll refer back to Amadeus!
For a less-is-more, I'll refer back to Amadeus!
Bermudaforce
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Check out Citizen Kane. Not bad for black n white. I also like Janusz Kaminski's work. House of Flying Daggers, and Hero has beautiful cinematography.
Check out Citizen Kane. Not bad for black n white. I also like Janusz Kaminski's work. House of Flying Daggers, and Hero has beautiful cinematography.
blazingoat
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I'm going to add a few that were'nt mentioned:
The count of monte cristo
Lost in translation
2001
and I just saw a sneak preview of "A very long engagment". If you thought Amelie was great... prepare to be blown away.
I'm going to add a few that were'nt mentioned:
The count of monte cristo
Lost in translation
2001
and I just saw a sneak preview of "A very long engagment". If you thought Amelie was great... prepare to be blown away.
HorseFilms
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Re: Pick ONE movie for cinematography excellence
Dario Argento's Deep Red (Profondo Rosso)
Dario Argento's Deep Red (Profondo Rosso)
HorseFilms
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Re: Pick ONE movie for cinematography excellence
[quote author=john2 link=board=news;num=1103614109;start=15#26 date=12/22/04 at 12:35:43]
i thought Suspiria was awesome.
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I agree. I love (almost) all of Argento's work.
[quote author=john2 link=board=news;num=1103614109;start=15#26 date=12/22/04 at 12:35:43]
i thought Suspiria was awesome.
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I agree. I love (almost) all of Argento's work.
Re: Pick ONE movie for cinematography excellence
Storarro's work in "The Conformist" is wonderful.
He has several books out on the art of cinematography and they are fascinating reads.
Conrad Hall's work in "Searching for Bobby Fischer"/"In Cold Blood" is fantastic.
Look for his input on DVD for "American Beauty"
Anything by Russell Metty in his works with Douglas Sirk "Written on the Wind" and "All That Heaven Allows" are standouts.
Guy Green's work in David Lean's "Oliver Twist"
ARGHHH! There are too many!
Storarro's work in "The Conformist" is wonderful.
He has several books out on the art of cinematography and they are fascinating reads.
Conrad Hall's work in "Searching for Bobby Fischer"/"In Cold Blood" is fantastic.
Look for his input on DVD for "American Beauty"
Anything by Russell Metty in his works with Douglas Sirk "Written on the Wind" and "All That Heaven Allows" are standouts.
Guy Green's work in David Lean's "Oliver Twist"
ARGHHH! There are too many!
Taylor Moore
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Cinema Paradiso
Cinema Paradiso
Staven
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Solaris, the remake by Sodenburgh. The movie itself is boring as hell and was panned by just about everyone, by for lighting it may be the best lit movie around(at least from all the movies I've ever watched).
others: (even though the thread asks for one)
The Man Who Wasn't There - Coen's.
Unbreakable - Shyamalan, DOP Eduardo Serra also like Tak Fujimoto who did Shyamalan's other movies and also dop'd Silence of The Lambs.
Brotherhood of the Wolf - dop Dan Lauststen.
The Others - cinematographer Javier Aguirresarobe
seems as though most of everyone's favorites all share "Churicasaco(spelling is way off)" - the thing that Walter Graff talked about.
I also love Punch Drunk Love for it's raw cinematography and long shots, though I'm sure some people think it looked horrible.
Solaris, the remake by Sodenburgh. The movie itself is boring as hell and was panned by just about everyone, by for lighting it may be the best lit movie around(at least from all the movies I've ever watched).
others: (even though the thread asks for one)
The Man Who Wasn't There - Coen's.
Unbreakable - Shyamalan, DOP Eduardo Serra also like Tak Fujimoto who did Shyamalan's other movies and also dop'd Silence of The Lambs.
Brotherhood of the Wolf - dop Dan Lauststen.
The Others - cinematographer Javier Aguirresarobe
seems as though most of everyone's favorites all share "Churicasaco(spelling is way off)" - the thing that Walter Graff talked about.
I also love Punch Drunk Love for it's raw cinematography and long shots, though I'm sure some people think it looked horrible.
BLUESPIDER
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Hero & House of Flying Daggers!
Hero & House of Flying Daggers!
tkoind
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So many to choose from. But here's my list.
1. Lawrence of Arabia: Best Epic shooting! If I had to pick only one this is it.
2. Vigil (Vince Ward): Best photographic indie.
3. Maboroshi: (Japanese) for mood.
4. Fallen Angels: (Wong Kar Wai) most unique.
5. Baraka: Best Ever in any class. Simply perfect.
6. Hero: Beautiful use of color.
7. Dr.Zhivago: My second best epic
8. Gladiator: On so many levels.
9. The Machinist: simplicity and use of color
10. Snow Falling on Cedars: Truly captured the northwest feel.
11. Chung King Express: Urban Asia captured 100%
12. 2046 and In the Mood For Love: Noir style with saturated colors replacing black and white. Stunning and otherworldly.
13. Saving Private Ryan: Being there in person. First 30mins simply WOW.
14. Elizabeth: Gorgeous!
So many to choose from. But here's my list.
1. Lawrence of Arabia: Best Epic shooting! If I had to pick only one this is it.
2. Vigil (Vince Ward): Best photographic indie.
3. Maboroshi: (Japanese) for mood.
4. Fallen Angels: (Wong Kar Wai) most unique.
5. Baraka: Best Ever in any class. Simply perfect.
6. Hero: Beautiful use of color.
7. Dr.Zhivago: My second best epic
8. Gladiator: On so many levels.
9. The Machinist: simplicity and use of color
10. Snow Falling on Cedars: Truly captured the northwest feel.
11. Chung King Express: Urban Asia captured 100%
12. 2046 and In the Mood For Love: Noir style with saturated colors replacing black and white. Stunning and otherworldly.
13. Saving Private Ryan: Being there in person. First 30mins simply WOW.
14. Elizabeth: Gorgeous!
Re: Pick ONE movie for cinematography excellence
Garden State
Donnie Darko
I haaaaated Donnie Darko. But then I watched it at a party with the sound off. I was mesmerized. I was like "how did I ever think this movie was bad?" Then I rented it and watched again. I immediately remembered why I hated it. The 80s soundtrack. It ruined EVERYTHING (btw, as you can probably guess, I hate 80s music). Someone needs to pull a phantom sound edit on that puppy and it would be a classic.
c.g.
Garden State
Donnie Darko
I haaaaated Donnie Darko. But then I watched it at a party with the sound off. I was mesmerized. I was like "how did I ever think this movie was bad?" Then I rented it and watched again. I immediately remembered why I hated it. The 80s soundtrack. It ruined EVERYTHING (btw, as you can probably guess, I hate 80s music). Someone needs to pull a phantom sound edit on that puppy and it would be a classic.
c.g.
glassblowerscat
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Okay, here's something to get me banned from the site:
What Dreams May Come.
Say what you will about the movie...it was gorgeous. And hasn't been mentioned yet
Okay, here's something to get me banned from the site:
What Dreams May Come.
Say what you will about the movie...it was gorgeous. And hasn't been mentioned yet
Chayse_Irvin
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Road to Perdition
Road to Perdition
DVX100Shooter
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The Transporter...I hear The transporter 2 is in production now or may be in post by now.
The Transporter...I hear The transporter 2 is in production now or may be in post by now.
DVX100Shooter
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What dreams may come....they used a lot of green screen and mattes with that movie. I interviewed an artist in Virginia sometime ago that was suing the producers of the film because they used his paintings of some mountains and other stuff that you can clearly identify with in the movie without permission.
What dreams may come....they used a lot of green screen and mattes with that movie. I interviewed an artist in Virginia sometime ago that was suing the producers of the film because they used his paintings of some mountains and other stuff that you can clearly identify with in the movie without permission.