Art film

The Secret Life of Salvador Dali (Korean)

1 recommendation

"If you read Korean, and I know a lot of you do, check out this book, it's a hilarious autobiography of Salvador Dali. About this book Painter, designer and filmmaker Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) was one of the most colorful and controversial figures in 20th-century art. A pioneer of Surrealism, he was both praised and reviled for the subconscious imagery he projected into his paintings, which..."

The Lives of Others

3 recommendations

"A powerful drama, excellently acted and produced. "The Lives of Others" (Das Leben der Anderen) starts (and is mainly set) in 1984. The secret police, known as the Stasi, give East Germany the ability to control, manipulate and silence its citizens. The movie follows a high ranking Stasi officer of unquestionable loyalty. As the movie progresses, we follow his moral dilemma progress - to wor..."

The Decalogue (Special Edition Complete Set)

1 recommendation

"My feeble mind cannot begin to comprehend Kieslowski's genius, and I'm not sure how to begin adequately expressing my appreciation for this series of films... I'm simply floored."

Essential Art House - 50 Years of Janus Films

4 recommendations

"I have watched so many classics and they all begin by showing the emblematic head of Janus. I wondered what happened to this old film house and why the critierion collection seemed to largely come from them. Well I guess they wondered why they wern't getting credit either. Some of the most brilliant films of the 20th Century. 50 of them! Never has such a collection been put together."

Action Sports on GrindTV - Moto, Snow, Surf, Skate, BMX, Wake, Film, Art, Style

1 recommendation

"Action Sports"

Where the Wild Things Are - Film Release

1 recommendation

"This movie has been in production since 2004! Its directed by Spike Jonze and co written by Dave Eggars. The icing on the cake is the costumes and creature effects have been done by the Jim Henson Creature shop, which means minimal CGI and actual costumes. Yay! If all goes well, which it seems like it hasn't, this movie should hit theaters in October of 2009."

WIWP- Now Showing: The Lost Art of the Film Poster

1 recommendation

"40+ Creatives were given the task of creating their own interpretation of a Cult, Classic or Obscure film poster from the past, whether it be a literal or abstract solution. BRILLIANT!"

A.I. Artificial Intelligence: From Stanley Kubrick to Steven Spielberg: The Vision Behind the Film

1 recommendation

"A.I. Artificial Intelligence was the extraordinary collaboration of two cinematic giants, Stanley Kubrick and Steven Spielberg. This spectacular large-format publication reveals how the project originated, how it was developed and how it was finally brought to fruition."

2009 Sundance Film Festival: The September Issue directed by R.J. Cutler

1 recommendation

"The September issue of Vogue, the one that grows more ponderous every year, is ever a thrilling read. And it seems that I am not alone in wanting to know what is involved in its conception, or dying to catch a glimpse of Vogue's elusive Editor-In-Chief: Anna Wintour. In fact, this entire award-winning documentary is devoted to this singular Vogue edition: what happens behind the scenes; what ge..."

AtomFilms: Possum Death Spree Webs first Carbon Neutral Film

2 recommendations

"The comically bloody film pits a lone possumtologist against a vicious strain of bloodthirsty possums, long dormant but re-introduced to the earth due to the melting of the arctic permafrost. Horror and comedy ensues. This is also the web's first carbon neutral film, filmmakers bought PES to offset their carbon footprint!"

Dali and Film Catalogue

1 recommendation

"This book notes the film Un Chien Andalou and L'Age d'Or, the film in which Dali's collaborated with Luis Bunuel, the Disney studios and Alfred Hitchocock on the psychological thriller Spellbound."

Phantom Museums: The Short Films of the Quay Brothers

1 recommendation

"For those who already know the short films of the Brothers Quay, Phantom Museums is a welcome, thorough investigation of a lifelong dedication to stop-motion animation and dream sequence narratives. For those just discovering this identical twin team of Stephen and Timothy Quay, Phantom Museums is the place to start. This two-disc set includes roughly twenty of their projects, chronologically span..."

Vintage film reels- set of three... these aint cheap, baby, but they are gorgeous

3 recommendations

"For anyone working in the movie biz or with a love for film, these are a stunning way to honor the way things were.... Love the different finishes and love the shapes they make on the wall. So many things you can do with these! Pardon the price, though, they ain't cheap. :)"

5 Different Films, Same Dialogue. And Philips TV Invites You To Make The Sixth.

1 recommendation

"hey budding directors and filmmakers (or just those who lie short films). Philips TV is promoting their cinematic tv with these awesome five short films that all use the same 6 lines of dialogue. And they have announced a competition for you to make the 6th one!"

Adhesive Film, White Moroccan Tile "Otto"

1 recommendation

"Oh, this would be darling in a bathroom.."

Film Reel Table

Dali and Film Rock

1 recommendation

"Surreal Candy! "Designed exclusively for Tate, each pack contains 16 sweets depicting some of the most familiar surrealist motifs including ants, eyes, lips and lobsters.""

Stanley Kubrick Revisited. The Films, The Props, The Method and More.

1 recommendation

"If you're anywhere near Paris, I strongly suggest you check out this very impressive retrospective of director and writer Stanley Kubrick's work. The exhibit at La Cinémathèque française occupies two floors of the Frank Gehry designed building. the blog post features many of the original movie posters and links to much related to the exhibit."

Can You Dig It? Music & Politics of Black Action Films: 1968-1975

1 recommendation

"stunning music 100-page booklet mini-film poster cards and stickers Get it on!"

Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski: A Film Legacy

2 recommendations

"Klaus Kinski and Werner Herzog are madmen! Their relationship in film and in life was intensely volatile, and made for some of the most tense, beautiful, and ingenious moments in cinematic history. This is also a great introduction set for people who are curious about Herzog; he is such a prolific filmmaker that it is often difficult to know where to start!"

Stalker: A Film by Andrei Tarkovsky

1 recommendation

"Wow, a Cold War, Russian, road movie fable."

Wholphin DVD Magazine of Unseen Films: The McSweeney's

1 recommendation

"Wholphin features a variety of extraordinary short films, docs, instructional videos, foreign sitcoms, and other cinema hybrids that deserve to be seen on very expensive televisions."

The Films of Alejandro Jodorowsky

1 recommendation

"The Films of Alejandro Jodorowsky finally on DVD the set contains "El Topo", "The Holy Mountain" and "Fando Y Lis". Mind-blowing!"

Stanley Kubrick: The Complete Films (PB)

1 recommendation

"A primer on one of the most influential and fascinating directors in movie history. A must-own for Kubrick fans."

Bombshell Baby Of Bombay -- Bouncing Nightclub Grooves From Bollywood Films 1959 to 1972

1 recommendation

"Incredible grooves from the Indian film scene -- mod little numbers that are a fair bit different than most Bollywood work that usually shows up on CD! As the title implies, the work here is more in a nightclub mode than a funky one -- and the tunes are a great blend of romping rhythms, electric guitar, and quirky vocals -- all wrapped together in an extremely playful way! The tunes here almost re..."

Martha Graham: Dance on Film by Nathan Kroll

1 recommendation

"At last! One of the great artistic forces of the twentieth century, performer, choreographer, and teacher Martha Graham influenced dance worldwide. Criterion presents a sampling of her stunning craft, all collaborations with television arts-programming pioneer Nathan Kroll. A Dancer's World (1957), narrated by Graham herself, is a glimpse into her class work and methodology. Appalachian Spring ..."

The Graduate Soundtrack (1967 Film)

3 recommendations

"Here's to you, Mrs. Robinson, Jesus may love you more than you know, but so do we. Simon & Garfunkel are at their best in this soundtrack and we still listen today."

Beautiful Losers Film

1 recommendation

"They call themselves losers but they premiered at SXSW this year and are currently touring Europe. I wouldn't mind being a loser like that. Or like Beck, for that matter. But it's a pretty interesting documentary anyway. There's also a book/catalogue that's been already reviewed here: http://www.thisnext.com/item/B4A0AD49/2F692DBD/Beautiful-Losers"