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02/17/2010 03:51:23 PM · #1 |
The Pianist directed by Roman Polanski is excellent
Also agree with
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,
Lawrence of Arabia
Elizabeth:The Golden Age
Schindler's List
Message edited by author 2010-02-17 15:52:39.
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02/16/2010 12:21:37 PM · #2 |
| Sergio Leone's 'Once Upon a Time in the West' still the best visuals and amazing depth of field for cinematography. |
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02/16/2010 12:14:09 PM · #3 |
i watched this recently, and was impressed with the filming.
also if you don't mind violence. both kill bill vol1 and vol2 are pretty well put togtether IMO. actually most of tarantinos films are impressive. so long as you don't have a weak stomach.
and if you want to be specific with the term 'photography' tim burtons corpse bride was actually filmed with 24 canon 1d mII digital SLRs, and nikon lenses. still frame.
https://www.editorsguild.com/Magazine.cfm?ArticleID=110
Message edited by author 2010-02-16 12:14:21.
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02/16/2010 11:29:22 AM · #4 |
a lot of chinese movies have AMAZING photography in them. namely:
house of flying daggers
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hero
hero is actually one of my favorite movies |
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02/16/2010 10:54:53 AM · #5 |
Can you summarize? It's NPR audio and I can't hear that of course.
R. |
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02/16/2010 10:18:20 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by Citadel:
Funny how a lot of movies with great cinematography are shot in Alberta...
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford - Shot around Brooks, Alberta
Broke Back Mountain - Lots of Alberta sites. Canmore, Kananaskis, Fort McLeod to name a few
Unforgiven - A few locations in Alberta including Brooks, Calgary and Longview
Legends of the Fall - again...a few place in Alberta as well as British Columbia. |
I can say that I've never been to Canada, but from what I've seen in movies, television and in photos, it's got some gorgeous scenery. Would like to see it up close someday.
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02/15/2010 12:47:28 AM · #7 |
Funny how a lot of movies with great cinematography are shot in Alberta...
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford - Shot around Brooks, Alberta
Broke Back Mountain - Lots of Alberta sites. Canmore, Kananaskis, Fort McLeod to name a few
Unforgiven - A few locations in Alberta including Brooks, Calgary and Longview
Legends of the Fall - again...a few place in Alberta as well as British Columbia. |
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02/14/2010 11:15:59 PM · #8 |
| Have to agree with The Assassination of Jesse James, Elizabeth: The Golden Age and many more here . I would also add, Braveheart and King Arthur. |
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02/14/2010 10:13:12 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by chazoe:
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is one of my favorite movies of all time and I absolutely love the cinematography in it. The nighttime train robbery scene is one of the most visually pleasing moments ever caught on film. I have watched that movie probably five times and I love it more each time. Also, along with great cinematography the film also has some of my favorite narration of all time. The book is good too. |
LOL that's what the first post is about.
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02/14/2010 04:06:21 PM · #10 |
| Schindler's List wins the grand premio for me. |
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02/14/2010 03:58:07 PM · #11 |
Surprised no-one has mentioned The Matrix series, great shots and amazing effects.
On the subject of Top Gear etal, BBC Wildlife Department shoots some of the most stunning nature programmes. Even without HD the clarity is second to none. |
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02/14/2010 02:34:40 PM · #12 |
| No Country for Old Men.......defo |
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02/11/2010 02:09:20 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by chazoe:
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is one of my favorite movies of all time and I absolutely love the cinematography in it. |
Yes, I saw this recently. Great cinematography. It's the first movie I recall which frequently uses that Lensbaby look!
EDIT: Fixed quote.
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02/11/2010 01:04:24 PM · #14 |
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is one of my favorite movies of all time and I absolutely love the cinematography in it. The nighttime train robbery scene is one of the most visually pleasing moments ever caught on film. I have watched that movie probably five times and I love it more each time. Also, along with great cinematography the film also has some of my favorite narration of all time. The book is good too.
As far as other movies goes: you can't go wrong with anything that is shot by Roger Deakins. He works with the Coen Brothers a lot(I'm a huge Coen Bros. Fan BTW). He did Fargo and O'Brother which are two excellent examples of cinematography. |
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12/22/2009 12:46:09 PM · #15 |
| I'm a great fan of western landscapes, so I'm surprised no-one mentioned The Searchers yet. And look at some of the scenery in classic westerns such as True Grit, beautiful landscape work, or the newer Costner movie Open Range (shot in Alberta). And a big +1 for The Duellists. Also Ran and Kagemusha. |
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12/21/2009 04:45:08 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by Qiki:
It's not a movie, but does anyone else here watch the UK motoring show 'Top Gear'? I am always blown away by the cinematography. The fact that they film in some spectacular locations (Iceland, Swiss Alps, Ireland etc) from time to time is a big help, but I reckon they must sit around for hours waiting for just the right light, the right cloud formations etc. Whoever is responsible for it all is wasted on a motoring show.
Q. |
and... Romania! Their season debut (I think) was filmed on the Transfagarasan here in Romania, and I think Clarkson said it's the most spectacular road he's ever driven on. |
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12/21/2009 01:02:21 PM · #17 |
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12/21/2009 11:16:31 AM · #18 |
Schultze Gets the Blues
Its a unique movie! Each frame is a beautiful picture, has a totally different camera work, frames remain stagnant - characters move in and out of the picture perfect frames!
worth a watch for the photography!
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12/21/2009 10:55:38 AM · #19 |
Originally posted by datcat:
Someone said Lawrence of Arabia, I watched that not long ago as was blown away...again. |
Peter O'Toole had some interesting things to say about the making of "Lawrence ..." |
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12/21/2009 08:28:30 AM · #20 |
Michel Gondry does great stuff. Thoughtful and deep films.
-Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind (One of my favorite movies)
-The Science of Sleep
-Also does great music videos (Example)
Wes Anderson also does great films. Particularly great use of color.
-The Life Aquatic
-The Darjeeling Limited
-The Royal Tenenbaums |
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12/21/2009 07:35:25 AM · #21 |
| Movies directed by Mani Ratnam |
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12/21/2009 07:28:26 AM · #22 |
Originally posted by RulerZigzag:
Originally posted by Dr.Confuser:
Kubrick's Barry Lyndon, or even better his Clockwork Orange. |
Kubrick is a MASTER! He has a background in still photography, it's how he got into the hollywood business.
Barry Lyndon was great, clockwork orange of course, although I've veiwed that one least of all his bigger films. My favorite of his is Eyes Wide Shut, his best direction was for the Shining and FMJ. |
Killer's Kiss is one of his best - it moves from photograph to photograph. I was so entranced I missed 90% of the dialogue the first time through, 50% the second...
I would also have to add Fight Club and BladeRunner. Both are movies in which I got lost. |
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12/21/2009 02:21:09 AM · #23 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Jen de Florette and Manon of the Spring: the photography, whilst understated, utterly immerses you in a time and a place, these are simply beautiful movies...
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I'd agree with that,
and Polanski's Tess, for an oldie.
And The Assassination of Jessie James which has probably already been mentioned.
Someone said Lawrence of Arabia, I watched that not long ago as was blown away...again.
eta: Dark Eyes with Marcello Mastroianni directed by Nikita Mikhalkov 1987
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12/20/2009 02:21:18 PM · #24 |
The Hungarian director Bela Tarr has made some beautiful movies.
He's influenced by Tarkovsky who is also well worth checking out. His 'Stalker' is one of my all time favourite flms.
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12/20/2009 01:28:13 PM · #25 |
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