is the clear master of the form. He claims to make not documentaries but non-fiction films. He is the only documentarian who consistently elevates his work to art.
His upcoming Fog of War should be a national day of celebration.
I could have seen it. I glanced at the Boston film festival and the program seemed to be pretty much a re-hash of the Seattle Film Festival (which I just left). I caught a shorts program, though.
20. "Ain't no bout-a-doubtit" In response to Reply # 2
What a genius. I mean what a genius.
- Bullseye with Jesse Thorn A public radio show about things that are awesome. http://www.maximumfun.org "This is the kind of show people listen to in a more perfect world." - McSweeney's
-Hearts and Minds -Crumb -Hoop Dreams -Visions of Light -Dog Town & Z Boys -Gimme Shelter -When We Were Kings -Dark Days -Scratch -Rhyme and Reason -General Idi Amin Dada -Roger & Me/Bowling for Columbine -Wattstax (does this count?) -What I saw of Scorsese presents the blues I liked
6. "two New Guinea documentaries" In response to Reply # 0
Black Harvest (1992) and First Contact (1983). Anybody seen these? I've heard there is a third in this series, but I haven't seen it and can't find any info.
11. ""Neighbours" (1988) -" In response to Reply # 6 Thu Oct-16-03 09:15 PM
>Black Harvest (1992) and First Contact (1983). Anybody seen >these? I've heard there is a third in this series, but I >haven't seen it and can't find any info.
Joe Leahy's contribution - I saw 'em a while back - powerful material...
I submit Frederick Wiseman for your consideration...
And for international flavor, Netherlands's late Johan van der Keuken...
"other than some of cann ox, el-p's beats sound like somebody molesting a household pet" - soundsop
I had seen last year on the Amish community, and a little thing teenagers go through before they devote their time to their culture and religion, called "rumspringa". Teenagers are given permission to "soil their oats" by drinking, smoking, listening to music, watching TV, and going to parties, be it keggers, raves, or whatever. They love the freedom, but know that they have to make a decision on whether or not to leave the community and in turn their family. Most return, but a select few leave and try to live a normal life. --- , and are three documentaries I would like to see.
10. "RE: Devil's Playground" In response to Reply # 9
here are your instructions:
1. see "Capturing The Friedmans" 2. realize that your family isn't nearly as fucked up as you think. 3. go home and call you momma. tell her you love her.
that's just a great piece of filmmaking all-around.
i especially dug the dvd commentary. very insightful. it offered just the right blend of info on the subjects as well as the way in which the film was made.
19. "I Loves Me Some Documentaries" In response to Reply # 0
-American Movie -Paradise Lost -Brother's Keeper -The Decline of Western Civilization I & II -Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse -Crumb -Hoop Dreams -Dog Town & Z Boys -Gimme Shelter -When We Were Kings -Scratch -Rhyme and Reason -Roger & Me -Bowling for Columbine -Wattstax -Anything be Errol Morris (Gates of Heaven; Fast, Cheap & Out of Control, etc, etc,)
22. "there are some good lists here" In response to Reply # 0
but i'm surprised no one mentioned "the war room."
it is probably a love it/hate it type of film 'cause of the cast (carville and stephanopolous). i happened to appreciate the way the story unfolded so effortlessly. the cameras really were in the right place at the right time and the editor had a great sense of how to let the images speak for themselves.
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