tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post1329743037804924856..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: Top 15 Films of 2014Alex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-22848477645070025602015-10-02T18:59:38.629-04:002015-10-02T18:59:38.629-04:00Hey, thanks so much for checking out the site and ...Hey, thanks so much for checking out the site and expressing interest in Wait! I really appreciate that.<br /><br />Going to give your site a look over the weekend, congrats on starting it up!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-59907261967807601712015-10-02T07:54:51.877-04:002015-10-02T07:54:51.877-04:00Great list man, I've been following your blog ...Great list man, I've been following your blog quite frequently ever since I stumbled upon it. Really appreciate the insight with you being a filmmaker and all. <br />As soon as Wait is released in AUS (however that may be) ill be making sure I see it. <br /><br />Here is my top 15 list, its the first post for a blog I've just started. http://busyreturningvideotape.blogspot.com.au<br /><br />We agree on quite a few, same top 3 with Boyhood, Birman, Whiplash but different order. Was also good to see Foxcatcher make your list, such a slow yet absorbing film I thought. <br />BUSY RETURNING VIDEOTAPEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05598336551787289636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-72405692356725811012015-03-11T12:18:39.136-04:002015-03-11T12:18:39.136-04:00Interesting idea. Trying to think what mine would ...Interesting idea. Trying to think what mine would be...Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-18873094642227391882015-03-09T16:27:25.834-04:002015-03-09T16:27:25.834-04:00Top 15 best looking films of 2014?Top 15 best looking films of 2014?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-7396355042456447392015-02-24T18:38:45.502-05:002015-02-24T18:38:45.502-05:00I loved Teller in that film as well. It's inte...I loved Teller in that film as well. It's interesting how that happens sometimes - two great performances but the supporting performance gets almost all the play. Really glad you liked the film though.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-22280193980392166932015-02-24T10:30:07.458-05:002015-02-24T10:30:07.458-05:00I have since seen Birdman, Nightcrawler and Whipla...I have since seen Birdman, Nightcrawler and Whiplash, and I'm happy to say that Whiplash is, at the moment, my favorite film from 2014. I wish it would have gotten a bit more love, although it still managed to get 2 or 3 Oscars. I was surprised that no love was directed towards Miles Teller who was as good as J.K. Simmons in the lead role. Sure, Simmons was utterly electrifying, but Teller took the punches one by one and did so beautifully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-35207345285879970092015-02-23T12:42:43.391-05:002015-02-23T12:42:43.391-05:00Thanks buddy! We've always had similar tastes,...Thanks buddy! We've always had similar tastes, which I think is so cool. Really glad to find another fan of American Sniper. That one really worked for me.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-70202537948897082442015-02-21T21:52:48.092-05:002015-02-21T21:52:48.092-05:00Fantastic top 15 buddy! Must be an "Alex"...Fantastic top 15 buddy! Must be an "Alex" thing that we have such similar tastes.<br /><br />Whiplash, Interstellar and Enemy were my top 3, glad to see so much love for these.<br /><br />American Sniper is another I thoroughly enjoyed, despite the hate it seems to get from many critics.Alex Thomashttp://timeforafilm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-53613369805204579982015-02-13T12:05:27.134-05:002015-02-13T12:05:27.134-05:00I am for sure. I do agree with you for the most pa...I am for sure. I do agree with you for the most part, but Somewhere and Blue Valentine (both from '10) will definitely make my list.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-43071315913650596262015-02-13T12:02:12.412-05:002015-02-13T12:02:12.412-05:00Right?! Sucks man. I have so many multiple copies ...Right?! Sucks man. I have so many multiple copies of Bergman films. Fuckin' Criterion.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-18360324576629905222015-02-10T18:32:56.929-05:002015-02-10T18:32:56.929-05:00Are you going to do a decade list? A half-decade f... Are you going to do a decade list? A half-decade for the 2010s in the past five years. I'm working on mine right now. 2010 is the weakest year, but 2011, 12, 13 and especially last year have given us more than enough for at least 15.Aaron Dawsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-41710869046937861362015-02-10T18:24:41.115-05:002015-02-10T18:24:41.115-05:00Yeah definitely. I'm sure i will get it again ...Yeah definitely. I'm sure i will get it again if they re-release it with more extras as well. I have already double dipped a lot of blu-rays because of that. I own 3 copies of Die Hard just on blu-ray! Henrik J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12675100900709348187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-63705713955173333702015-02-10T14:39:18.353-05:002015-02-10T14:39:18.353-05:00Yeah, I'd agree with that. He teaches to find ...Yeah, I'd agree with that. He teaches to find the Andrew's. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-88313929697200767592015-02-10T07:34:10.328-05:002015-02-10T07:34:10.328-05:00In the end, I personally think he was probably a t...In the end, I personally think he was probably a terrible teacher for most students but the perfect teacher for Andrew. But then again, he wasn't after most students. He was only interested in greatness (the "next Charlie Parker"). And he got it. So, job well done? I'd say yes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-9885365520864622952015-02-09T19:30:47.343-05:002015-02-09T19:30:47.343-05:00Thanks so much! You know, I was just talking with ...Thanks so much! You know, I was just talking with my mom about this the other day. So, to answer your question... no, I do not think Fletcher was a bad teacher. I think he was a vile man with disgusting practices, but I do think he had the ability to spot talent and craft greatness from that talent. <br /><br />To me, a bad teacher is an indifferent one. One who teaches like they are working at a department store - bored and there only to get a pay check. Fletcher, for better or worse, really cared about the talent of his students. He was a monster about making that talent come to light, but so it goes.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-61557207614290410402015-02-08T20:11:27.387-05:002015-02-08T20:11:27.387-05:00Very solid list. Good for you for putting Whiplash...Very solid list. Good for you for putting Whiplash so high. I will be teaching that film to some high school seniors alongside with some essays on the nature of genius. The final essay question: Is Fletcher a bad teacher? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-6153138479942856642015-02-07T15:13:37.817-05:002015-02-07T15:13:37.817-05:00I was really bummed by that too. Such a shame how ...I was really bummed by that too. Such a shame how DVD/Blu-Rays seem to just be the movie nowadays. I'm sure we'll get a stacked Gone Girl Blu-Ray eventually, but I already bought the first one, you know? There should be a system in place where you can trade in.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-74461712463388835892015-02-07T05:40:32.576-05:002015-02-07T05:40:32.576-05:00Yeah, David Fincher is one of those directors i al...Yeah, David Fincher is one of those directors i always check out the audio commentary from. I loved it. Very fascinating stuff. I just wish the blu-ray has more extras. It only had that one commentary and that was that. That was a little disappointing.Henrik J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12675100900709348187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-88843224231687466242015-02-06T19:33:24.086-05:002015-02-06T19:33:24.086-05:00Such a good movie. Did you listen to Fincher's...Such a good movie. Did you listen to Fincher's commentary? It is So. Good. Dude does the best commentaries. Love that American Sniper cracked your Top 15.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-52105774970913222342015-02-06T19:32:03.316-05:002015-02-06T19:32:03.316-05:00Thanks man!Thanks man!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-80124221860929141882015-02-06T07:47:40.457-05:002015-02-06T07:47:40.457-05:00Great list! Happy to see Enemy, Whiplash, Nightcra...Great list! Happy to see Enemy, Whiplash, Nightcrawler and Two Days, One Night make the list!Lights Camera Reactionhttp://lightscamerareaction.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-9991030536911045682015-02-05T05:29:28.253-05:002015-02-05T05:29:28.253-05:00After watching a few more movies this month my lis...After watching a few more movies this month my list has changed quite a bit.<br /><br />20. Joe<br />19. Nightcrawler<br />18. The Guest<br />17. Bad Words <br />16. The Drop<br />15. American Sniper <br />14. Edge of Tomorrow <br />13. What We Do in the Shadows<br />12. Captain America: The Winter Soldier<br />11. A Most Wanted Man <br /><br />10. The Grand Budapest Hotel <br />9. Calvary<br />8. The Lego Movie<br />7. The Double <br />6. Selma <br />5. Foxcatcher<br />4. Whiplash<br />3. Guardians of the Galaxy<br />2. Birdman<br />1. Gone Girl<br /><br />It was a tough choice between Gone Girl and Birdman for number one, but after re-watching Gone Girl for a third time on blu-ray this weekend i had to go with that one. It really is another Fincher classic.Henrik J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12675100900709348187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-91965312256894793902015-01-20T11:27:27.277-05:002015-01-20T11:27:27.277-05:00Thanks dude! Gotta keep Blue Ruin alive any way I ...Thanks dude! Gotta keep Blue Ruin alive any way I can. Such a confident film on such a small budget.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-59505958458181156172015-01-18T19:30:08.491-05:002015-01-18T19:30:08.491-05:00Love this, man. So happy to see Enemy, Whiplash an...Love this, man. So happy to see Enemy, Whiplash and Boyhood in your top five. Also, major props for including Blue Ruin, which many seem to have forgotten about, unfortunately.Eric @ The Warning Signhttp://www.thewarningsign.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-87784850496702819862015-01-16T12:42:16.707-05:002015-01-16T12:42:16.707-05:00Thanks man! Blue Ruin is such a fantastic little f...Thanks man! Blue Ruin is such a fantastic little film, and I'm glad it'll rank so highly on your list. I also agree that seeing Under the Skin was one of the best movie theater experiences I've ever had. So much of that movie is dependent on the auditory landscape, and it works so damn well in a theater. Whatta film.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.com