Comments for Hot Splice http://nwfilmforum.wordpress.com a blog about cinema Fri, 09 May 2008 22:41:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on Linas Phillips’ GREAT SPEECHES FROM A DYING WORLD premieres at Sarasota by Marcy Stern http://nwfilmforum.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/linas-phillips-great-speeches-from-a-dying-world-premieres-at-sarasota/#comment-13098 Marcy Stern Thu, 08 May 2008 03:10:46 +0000 http://nwfilmforum.wordpress.com/?p=443#comment-13098 Do you think this will become available for individual purchase? Do you think this will become available for individual purchase?

]]> Comment on The DUEL OF THE COOL - now frameable! by dave http://nwfilmforum.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/the-duel-of-the-cool-now-frameable/#comment-12937 dave Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:55:00 +0000 http://nwfilmforum.wordpress.com/?p=480#comment-12937 big ups to designer Peter Lucas! big ups to designer Peter Lucas!

]]> Comment on Indiewire on Harmony Korine by mark s http://nwfilmforum.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/indiewire-on-harmony-korine/#comment-12933 mark s Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:07:32 +0000 http://nwfilmforum.wordpress.com/?p=478#comment-12933 There's also an interview done by local guitarist Rick Bishop (Sun City Girls, who did some of the music for Mister Lonely) in the current Bomb magazine. http://www.bombsitebeta.org/issues/103/articles/3097 There’s also an interview done by local guitarist Rick Bishop (Sun City Girls, who did some of the music for Mister Lonely) in the current Bomb magazine.

http://www.bombsitebeta.org/issues/103/articles/3097

]]> Comment on Summer of ‘68 by Alex B. http://nwfilmforum.wordpress.com/2008/04/28/summer-of-68/#comment-12917 Alex B. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:37:36 +0000 http://nwfilmforum.wordpress.com/?p=469#comment-12917 This brings to mind a recent New Yorker article (abstract available here - http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/04/07/080407fa_fact_brody) by Richard Brody on the (in)famous break-up of Truffaut and Godard. The article, published in the April 7, 2008 issue, gives special attention to the differences in the ways each director approached the relationship between politics and film. This brings to mind a recent New Yorker article (abstract available here - http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/04/07/080407fa_fact_brody) by Richard Brody on the (in)famous break-up of Truffaut and Godard. The article, published in the April 7, 2008 issue, gives special attention to the differences in the ways each director approached the relationship between politics and film.

]]> Comment on Yasukuni - a report from Japan by Nicholas Vroman http://nwfilmforum.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/yasukuni-a-report-from-japan/#comment-12816 Nicholas Vroman Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:18:29 +0000 http://nwfilmforum.wordpress.com/?p=459#comment-12816 I would guess the filmmaker leans left. His main concern in making the film was the decided lack of moral responsibility and historical revisionism on the part of many of the people who flock to Yasukuni to remember and celebrate the war dead. The object of veneration at the shrine is a sword. The shrine itself manufactures ceremonial swords. Swords that were used by the Japanese army in its occupation of China and during WWII. So, for example, Li talks with his main subject, an old swordmaker, about the use of his swords. Li puts in archival footage of beheadings of innocent Chinese civilians in the 1930s. It's an old question of where the lines of responsibility lay. With the perpetrator? With the commander? With the person who manufactured the weapon? It seems the right wing would rather crush any attempt at meaningful discussion, rather than face the hard soul searching that should be done. Li likens the problem to a disease. It's not killing the infected (Japanese society) but it's making it very sick. I would guess the filmmaker leans left. His main concern in making the film was the decided lack of moral responsibility and historical revisionism on the part of many of the people who flock to Yasukuni to remember and celebrate the war dead.

The object of veneration at the shrine is a sword. The shrine itself manufactures ceremonial swords. Swords that were used by the Japanese army in its occupation of China and during WWII. So, for example, Li talks with his main subject, an old swordmaker, about the use of his swords. Li puts in archival footage of beheadings of innocent Chinese civilians in the 1930s. It’s an old question of where the lines of responsibility lay. With the perpetrator? With the commander? With the person who manufactured the weapon?

It seems the right wing would rather crush any attempt at meaningful discussion, rather than face the hard soul searching that should be done.

Li likens the problem to a disease. It’s not killing the infected (Japanese society) but it’s making it very sick.

]]> Comment on Cannes Line-Up Announced by Glenn http://nwfilmforum.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/cannes-line-up-announced/#comment-12813 Glenn Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:28:48 +0000 http://nwfilmforum.wordpress.com/?p=461#comment-12813 Adam: It is always an exciting day when Cannes announces their line-up. We know we can look forward to seeing so many of their great films in the coming months. Just this year from January through April in Seattle we have seen 4 MONTHS 3 WEEKS AND 2 DAYS, PARANOID PARK, MY BLUEBERRY NIGHTS, BOARDING GATE and CHOP SHOP. And coming in just nine days the best of the lot FLIGHT OF THE RED BALLOON and LOVE SONGS. I would give (at least) a finger to see the new films by the Dardennes, Desplechin and Garrel this May rather than next year, but I'll have to make do with SIFF instead. Adam: It is always an exciting day when Cannes announces their line-up. We know we can look forward to seeing so many of their great films in the coming months. Just this year from January through April in Seattle we have seen 4 MONTHS 3 WEEKS AND 2 DAYS, PARANOID PARK, MY BLUEBERRY NIGHTS, BOARDING GATE and CHOP SHOP. And coming in just nine days the best of the lot FLIGHT OF THE RED BALLOON and LOVE SONGS. I would give (at least) a finger to see the new films by the Dardennes, Desplechin and Garrel this May rather than next year, but I’ll have to make do with SIFF instead.

]]> Comment on STRANGE CULTURE’s Steve Kurtz cleared of charges by Jason http://nwfilmforum.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/strange-cultures-steve-kurtz-cleared-of-charges/#comment-12812 Jason Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:19:29 +0000 http://nwfilmforum.wordpress.com/?p=455#comment-12812 You can buy a copy of STRANGE CULTURE here: www.docurama.com You can buy a copy of STRANGE CULTURE here: http://www.docurama.com

]]> Comment on Yasukuni - a report from Japan by Ryan http://nwfilmforum.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/yasukuni-a-report-from-japan/#comment-12810 Ryan Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:48:37 +0000 http://nwfilmforum.wordpress.com/?p=459#comment-12810 Fascinating stuff! Is the film pro-right wing, or critical of them? Or officially neither? Fascinating stuff! Is the film pro-right wing, or critical of them? Or officially neither?

]]> Comment on Bulletin Board by Andy McCone http://nwfilmforum.wordpress.com/bulletin-board/#comment-12763 Andy McCone Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:50:40 +0000 http://nwfilmforum.wordpress.com/bulletin-board/#comment-12763 Calling All Filmmakers! Our production team is seeking filmmakers to document our May Day extravaganza, and we would love to have you join us! We are looking for 4 or so hours of you and your camera's time on Thursday May 1st in the late afternoon/evening to document this interactive public performance. Please join us in celebrating whimsy, dance, and cake in the streets of downtown Seattle on May 1, 2008. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The two-hour performance is unabashedly celebratory, evocative of the embarkation of a grand ocean liner of the early 20th century. Ooo La La is a free interactive public performance spectacular! Perfumed by the decorative exoticism of art deco coupled with the surrealist tendencies of the Jazz Age, this May Day confection celebrates sweets, romantic love, and the act of wishing. LOCATIONS Occidental Square: the dancers dance and throw a party dressed as bakers. The atmosphere is fun and festive. The bakers give away whole cakes to audience members. Pioneer Square to Harbor Steps: Led by marching bands of bakers, along with groups of giggling dancing cakes, dancers parade through the city along three different routes from Pioneer Square to the Harbor Steps. At stop lights, dances erupt on sidewalks, inviting pedestrians and cars into the merriment. Harbor Steps: As described in project description. CONTACT Andy McCone at andy@mccone.net or 206-819-5138 (www.imdb.com/name/nm1763677/) Performance date: Thursday, May 1, 2008 (First Thursday); Occidental Square festivities kick off at 5 pm, Harbor Steps show begins at 6 pm. Ooo La La is envisioned and created by Lucia Neare, with theatrical direction by Cathy Madden, musical direction by Matt Goodrich. and technical direction by David Verkade. Ooo La La is supported by 4Culture and GGLO. Calling All Filmmakers!
Our production team is seeking filmmakers to document our May Day extravaganza, and we would love to have you join us!

We are looking for 4 or so hours of you and your camera’s time on Thursday May 1st in the late afternoon/evening to document this interactive public performance. Please join us in celebrating whimsy, dance, and cake in the streets of downtown Seattle on May 1, 2008.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The two-hour performance is unabashedly celebratory, evocative of the embarkation of a grand ocean liner of the early 20th century. Ooo La La is a free interactive public performance spectacular! Perfumed by the decorative exoticism of art deco coupled with the surrealist tendencies of the Jazz Age, this May Day confection celebrates sweets, romantic love, and the act of wishing.

LOCATIONS
Occidental Square: the dancers dance and throw a party dressed as bakers. The atmosphere is fun and festive. The bakers give away whole cakes to audience members.

Pioneer Square to Harbor Steps: Led by marching bands of bakers, along with groups of giggling dancing cakes, dancers parade through the city along three different routes from Pioneer Square to the Harbor Steps. At stop lights, dances erupt on sidewalks, inviting pedestrians and cars into the merriment.

Harbor Steps: As described in project description.

CONTACT
Andy McCone at andy@mccone.net or 206-819-5138 (www.imdb.com/name/nm1763677/)
Performance date: Thursday, May 1, 2008 (First Thursday); Occidental Square festivities kick off at 5 pm, Harbor Steps show begins at 6 pm.

Ooo La La is envisioned and created by Lucia Neare, with theatrical direction by Cathy Madden, musical direction by Matt Goodrich. and technical direction by David Verkade. Ooo La La is supported by 4Culture and GGLO.

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