Time for another voting thread this time around we're doing:
- meta-movies, or films about films. Could be a documentary about a movie (Jodorowsky's Dune), or about directors (Liv and Ingmar), cinematography, writers (Adaptation, if you wanna get real meta), or whatever.
Let's see what you got!
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New to the site, but I'm a huge film nerd. My favorite meta-movie and one of the forebearers of the genre is Federico Fellini's 8 1/2. It follows Guido Anselmi, an Italian director who is struggling to make his next film. It's a great commentary on the difficulties of the creative process, a fantastic beginner's step into avant-garde work, a drama that does not take itself too seriously, and if you pay attention you'll notice exactly how meta the film is.
I will throw my hat in this ring, I've actually never seen a Fellini film.
I second this. Anything I should know before I watch my first Fellini?
Hmm, well with this specific movie I would pay close attention to how Guido and others (especially a critic character) describe his plans for his film. Keep those details in mind as the film goes on. I would also pay attention to the color of dress for Claudia Cardinale's character in certain scenes and what that could be saying symbolically. Keep this in mind at the ending as well. The film is a little avant-garde and gets surreal at times. If you don't initially get what's happening in a scene, don't think about it too hard. Just let it play out and wash over you. You'll put it together. Really, it's a pretty straightforward film. Stand outs for me are the film's blocking and cinematography. The actors often pop into frame in engaging ways or are positioned with aesthetically pleasing framing. There are a few long takes that are very fun. It's one of my all-time favorite movies. If you like it, La Dolce Vita is very good as well.
This trailer does no justice but my pick is Cinema Paradiso. It's not a film about a film as much as it is a film that revolves around a film-house. But if you've never seen it. SEE IT NOW! It's one that I'd gladly see again. My guess is that steve is with me on this. lil - have you seen this film? I think you'd like it.
I'm camping in the Colorado back country with one bar of service. But this film is important to post (even if just a little bit) about. It's a fabulous film. Sure, it's sappy, nostalgic, and heartwarming - but It's one of my favorites. Also - I will admit to liking the original release WAY more than the directors cut that came out in he early 2000s. More later. But if you have the chance - watch the original. You can watch the directors cut later if you want - but start with the original.
I have a hard on for documentaries so American Movie too. It's a doc but it's also hilarious Here's the whole damn thing free and legal:
I think my vote goes to Hugo: gorgeous film, good acting, a movie with the beginnings of the film industry woven into it.
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