Ok, so my co-host and I have done our ‘Films of the Decade’ show:
TFT 104 – The Films of the Decade
but in that ep I talked about my most underrated films of the past 10 years – not the films that were necessarily the most beautiful and moving, or that will be talked about and seen as important in the years to come. So to correct that Dear Reader/Listener here’s some thoughts on the topic. Below are three of my most important films of the decade:
What do these three pics have in common? They show us clearly that not only is cinema not dead:
Cinema is Collapsing? So What Are You Gonna Do About It?
but we are, in fact, just at the beginning of what is possible in the medium:
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These three films should make you excited for the future of cinema and for the years of movies yet to come. Of course I’m biased on this front as I’ve just seen the first film of the new decade – the boisterous, joyous and life affirming wonderment that is : The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call – New Orleans.
Details to follow soon.
I am pretty disappointed in myself that I have not seen any of these films.
Silent Light is by far the finest directed film of the past five years. I love that you call it correct “cinema grammar.” That is EXACTLY right. Gorgeous film that tells a simple story but conveys emotion through camera movement and technique.
Why was Che not nominated for anything last year at the Oscars?
Don't beat yourself up too much cassidy – Gaia is not available yet to the general public and the other two didn't exactly set the PR world on fire. Try to see them though if you can! :)
I think the Oscars are mostly about rewarding the idea of quality – so, quite often, the films that are nominated and win are those that the general public can understand in general terms as 'quality pictures' – coffee-table type productions where the use of grammar/acting etc., is of a high standard but in a recognizable commercial, corporate style. Che didn't quite fit that bill – hence no Oscar love.
I really like these choices, they are far-thinking. I am in complete agreement with Che and Silent Light. I haven't been able to see Gaia yet, but am looking forward to it on TFT recommendation!
Add Speed Racer to this list and you've got it.
Add Speed Racer to this list and you've got it.
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