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I've sent out PM's to certain people advertising this, but I think I'm going to just bring it out in the open and allow everyone the chance to be apart of it. I've got an idea for Green Screen that will include a series of articles on the best films of last year. What it will be is that each member who writes for this will write about what they thought was the best film of last year. Choices for best film of the year have been as diverse as everso Il this can really work. The inspiration for this idea came from a political magazine that last year during the democratic nomination election, got together writers who picked a candidate and then each wrote an article called "In Defense Of..." for their choice candidate. This will be the same thing but for films.
I've already got a few people to agree wholeheartedly to do it. I don't mind if two articles appear for one film, but I'm really trying to be as diverse as possible with this. Here are the people who agreed to do certain films:
JB - Dogville
Shaftr - Collateral
Ono- Million Dollar Baby (maybe)
Ghostboy - Before Sunset (maybe)
Me - The Incredibles
There are a lot of other films worthy of their own article of defense so if anyone's really interested to do a piece, sign up on this thread and I'll continue to update the list. Just let me know if you want to be checked out of that list also. I'm also hoping a few people reply to this as well. I'm really tired of shooting out PM's.
Our temporary deadline to get these done by is 3 weeks.
I'll tackle Sideways.
Quote from: MyxomatosisI'll tackle Sideways.
front on?
Quote from: PubrickQuote from: MyxomatosisI'll tackle Sideways.
front on?
You know it.
Expect something soon. Loved it.
I know I haven't been as frequent on the board in the last six months, but if you all would allow me to I would love to tackle either "Dogville" or "The Dreamers." I consider both my favorites of the year, with "Dogville" ahead by a hair, but since JB's tackling that one already I would be happy to talk about "The Dreamers."
An updated list of the guranteed:
JB - Dogville
Shaftr - Collateral
Ghostboy - Before Sunset
Myself - The Incredibles
Film Student - The Dreamers
Myxomatosis - Sideways
I still haven't heard whether Ono wants to committ or not. Other films still are open but the due date for the articles is coming up in the next few weeks.
i could try to do (the obvious) eternal sunshine, or shaun of the dead.
ohhh, can I do garden state?
Quote from: themodernage02i could try to do (the obvious) eternal sunshine, or shaun of the dead.
I think these and "The Incredibles" were the only new films I saw in 2004. I'm so ashamed.
Can't wait to see what y'all come up with for these articles.
2LB
Quote from: Stefenohhh, can I do garden state?
yes.
Quote from: Two Lane BlacktopQuote from: themodernage02i could try to do (the obvious) eternal sunshine, or shaun of the dead.
I think these and "The Incredibles" were the only new films I saw in 2004. I'm so ashamed.
Can't wait to see what y'all come up with for these articles.
2LB
haha, actually you couldnt have done any better than that in my opinion. you saw the only perfect films of the year. in all the land, none ruled harder. i wish i had your luck, sir.
Quote from: themodernage02haha, actually you couldnt have done any better than that in my opinion. you saw the only perfect films of the year. in all the land, none ruled harder. i wish i had your luck, sir.
dude there's no luck involved. i only saw movies that i knew would be awesome, too. there's no reason to go watch Elektra or Catwoman, u just know they are pieces of shit. u know Ray is only popular cos the dude died recently. u know these things.
Quote from: PubrickQuote from: themodernage02haha, actually you couldnt have done any better than that in my opinion. you saw the only perfect films of the year. in all the land, none ruled harder. i wish i had your luck, sir.
dude there's no luck involved. i only saw movies that i knew would be awesome, too. there's no reason to go watch Elektra or Catwoman, u just know they are pieces of shit. u know Ray is only popular cos the dude died recently. u know these things.
I went to see Catwoman because I knew it was going to be a piece of shit. I get a perverse thrill out of really horrendous movies.
Quote from: Film StudentI get a perverse thrill out of really horrendous movies.
indeed, i almost saw Supersize Me for this same reason.
Quote from: Pubrick
dude there's no luck involved. i only saw movies that i knew would be awesome, too. there's no reason to go watch Elektra or Catwoman...
I do exactly the same, why waste two hours on some crappy flim?
About catwoman, there was actually something really funny
here (http://xixax.com/viewtopic.php?p=151068#151068).
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetI still haven't heard whether Ono wants to committ or not.
You can count me in for Million Dollar Baby. I've written one review, almost 600 words, for a campus publication. I'd like to do something deeper, a more critical essay (even though Eastwood himself has said he doesn't really think too much about his own films) but like I said, I'd have to see the film again. How long are we aiming for? I could write pages.
Quote from: ono mo cuishleQuote from: The Gold TrumpetI still haven't heard whether Ono wants to committ or not.
You can count me in for Million Dollar Baby. I've written one review, almost 600 words, for a campus publication. I'd like to do something deeper, a more critical essay (even though Eastwood himself has said he doesn't really think too much about his own films) but like I said, I'd have to see the film again. How long are we aiming for? I could write pages.
Length is up to the beholder. Go as nuts as you want to. Deadline for submission is March 11th though.
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetQuote from: ono mo cuishleHow long are we aiming for? I could write pages.
Length is up to the beholder. Go as nuts as you want to.
ohhh boy.. :roll:
Quote from: CinephileQuote from: The Gold TrumpetQuote from: ono mo cuishleHow long are we aiming for? I could write pages.
Length is up to the beholder. Go as nuts as you want to.
ohhh boy.. :roll:
What? You were actually planning to read all of these?
I'd love to write one for The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou or Before Sunset
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetQuote from: CinephileQuote from: The Gold TrumpetQuote from: ono mo cuishleHow long are we aiming for? I could write pages.
Length is up to the beholder. Go as nuts as you want to.
ohhh boy.. :roll:
What? You were actually planning to read all of these?
i only hav one simple request (to all reviewers):
-be creative, if u hav nothing insightful to say about the movie u hav chosen, abandon the project. no one wants to hear how good the "directing" was. it's the most meaningless fucking thing anyone could ever say about a movie.
As it stands, this is what I got so far:
JB - Dogville
Shaftr - Collateral
Ghostboy - Before Sunset
Myself - The Incredibles
Film Student - The Dreamers
Myxomatosis - Sideways
samsong - The Life Aquatic
ono - Million Dollar Baby
themodernage - Shaun of the Dead
and finally, a staggering [un]endorsement of Garden State by Stefen.
If anyone has any problems with being listed next to a certain film, being just listed or not being listed, let me know. Changes can always be made and even though we are trying to get as much diversity as possible, if you are hell bent to review a film already listed, you can do that too.
REMEMBER: DEADLINE FOR SUMBISSION IS MARCH 11TH.
(we're trying to get all these articles to appear at the same time)
And considering this is a themed series of articles titled "In Defense Of...", general recommended title will go as this example:
TITLE -
The Manufactured Dream
In Defense Of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Quote from: Pubrick
<------ i only hav one simple request :
You should do EWS, FMJ or The Shining.
mutinyco's already written a great essay on Eyes Wide Shut (http://www.movienavigator.org/eyeswideshut.htm) I doubt anyone could top, but the other two would be great.
REMINDER TO EVERYONE:
Deadline is approaching quickly. March 11th is this friday. A reminder PM should hit in the next 24 hours. Hopefully everyone can still make it but if anyone feels they won't be able to, no harsh feelings.
I'll cook mine up real soon.
Quote from: The Gold Trumpetand finally, a staggering [un]endorsement of Garden State by Stefen.
The Grass is Always GreenerIn Offense to Garden State
I'll have mine in by the deadline.
since no one else is doing it, i'm up for the aviator
Quote from: Alexandrosince no one else is doing it, i'm up for the aviator
Its yours if you want it, but they are due Friday. May be a little too short of notice for you.
REMINDER:
Articles are due this Friday....All articles are to be emailed to thegreenscreen@yahoo.com
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetREMINDER:
Articles are due this Friday....All articles are to be emailed to thegreenscreen@yahoo.com
Gotcha. I've been busy but will make sure it's in by Friday. Although, I might end up writing it on Friday. Sorry for the delay GT.
Quote from: MyxomatosisQuote from: The Gold TrumpetREMINDER:
Articles are due this Friday....All articles are to be emailed to thegreenscreen@yahoo.com
Gotcha. I've been busy but will make sure it's in by Friday. Although, I might end up writing it on Friday. Sorry for the delay GT.
No probs. I'll be writing on Friday likely as well. Just hand it sometime on friday!
Due to Popular Demand:
Last Call for articles will now go through Sunday. Sunday is THE final day to send them in and we'll try to get all the articles posted for next week. That's all.
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetDue to Popular Demand:
Last Call for articles will now go through Sunday. Sunday is THE final day to send them in and we'll try to get all the articles posted for next week. That's all.
You'll have mine on Monday :twisted:
And yes I'm kidding...
I'm almost finished with mine, and should have it PM'd to you in about 30 minutes GT.
i dont think i'll be able to have anything in.
do you take late work GT?
Quote from: samsongi dont think i'll be able to have anything in.
do you take late work GT?
Yes. Please send it in when you can, if you're going to. :yabbse-thumbup:
The first three defenses are up!
http://greenscreen.xixax.com
WARNING: EXTREME SPOILERS
Quote from: Jeremy BlackmanThe first three defenses are up!
ekzellent, the three best ones right off the bat.
can i do i heart huckabees?
Quote from: El Duderinocan i do i heart huckabees?
oh u mean can Ghostboy?
Quote from: PubrickQuote from: El Duderinocan i do i heart huckabees?
oh u mean can Ghostboy?
ouch, but touche
Apologies
I was supposed to write a column on Collateral and didn't do so. Right now I'm on spring break in Tucson, AZ (for some MLB spring training). Anyways, with a 50 page thesis due date looming in front of me, I don't think I'd be able to write one. I feel bad b/c it is something I'd like to do.
PS> Go Wisconsin and UW-Milwaukee in Sweet 16.
collateral sucks!
What's the deal? Did everyone (save Jeremy, alexandro and modern) slack off in writing the essays?
Mine is almost finished. I just hit a spell where I was sick and then I had a whole lot to do so I didn't have a chance to finish. I can't promise when it will be finished. But I do plan on completing it.
Cool. I hope others decide to finish if they haven't...don't give up because it's past the date. I've been looking forward to reading some of these. GT better submit his sometime.
We have several others coming soon this week.
slackers...
Quote from: themodernage02slackers...
I am a slacker..
Bleh. Just got home from work at almost 9 PM.
Sucks..
Quote from: life_boyGT better submit his sometime.
Mine has been submitted for a while. Hell, I think the article I wrote after will debut before my Incredibles one.
Surprise! We have new articles from GT and eward about Samuel Fuller...
http://greenscreen.xixax.com
SUMMER PROJECT IDEAS
OK, we are going to try to pull off a Summer Project similiar to the recent 'In Defense' project. That project to me felt like a test run. We announced it sort of abruptly without consensus from the board on what to do and tried to see how many people we could actually get. The results weren't as great as we hoped, but we managed and stuck with it and we will finish it by posting more articles.
Thing is, nothing is decided on what to do for the next project. It will be a summer project that will give everyone the opportunity of using summer months to write so school isn't a major problem. I think for the majority of us it is a major problem and school will be only more hectic through May.
The initial idea right now is a.... Pulp Fiction Retrospective
The focus won't just be reviews of the film. Thats too easy and too filled with repititive information. What we want to do is bring together an array of different articles on completely things related to the film. It can be on what influenced the film. What films the film influenced. Personal theory into what is in the black box. Personal theory about the importance of the film. Biography on Tarantino. Comparison piece of the film to something else. Whatever. What we want is to get as much creative thinking as possible for these articles.
Now, this is just an idea. Responce from the general public will guide this project along. We welcome all ideas!
Sorry about the obscene delay. We were waiting on a couple articles so we could group 3 or 4 together. But the newest two are up in all their glory...
http://greenscreen.xixax.com (http://greenscreen.xixax.com)
In Defense Of submissions are still welcome.
Quote from: Jeremy BlackmanSorry about the obscene delay. We were waiting on a couple articles so we could group 3 or 4 together. But the newest two are up in all their glory...
Ugh, I have a feeling I'm guilty of this. I have 2 weeks to revise my Thesis and then Exams/Graduation. After that, I'll write mine (if it isn't too late).
Are these articles only on films from last year, or does the Green Screen encompass our favorite films in general?