tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post2492110770000628990..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: Top 10 Unconventional TrilogiesAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-58837042568302092092019-05-23T16:52:54.213-04:002019-05-23T16:52:54.213-04:00That'll be first on my list then! Thanks Mark!...That'll be first on my list then! Thanks Mark!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-39195322396288902572019-05-01T08:53:54.945-04:002019-05-01T08:53:54.945-04:00The Teshigahara movies are all on Criterion, so fi...The Teshigahara movies are all on Criterion, so fingers crossed. Have you ever seen Woman in the Dunes? If you're going to catch any I reckon you'll really love that one.Mark Woollonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072777957640381767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-64913324383756882132019-03-31T12:06:38.020-04:002019-03-31T12:06:38.020-04:00I need to dive into all of these. Really appreciat...I need to dive into all of these. Really appreciate your recommendations. Hoping some of these show up on the new Criterion platform.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-55486816083266036192019-03-25T10:37:10.030-04:002019-03-25T10:37:10.030-04:00I keep harping on about it but Theo Angelopoulos c...I keep harping on about it but Theo Angelopoulos completed three of the best unconventional trilogies in film. The trilogies of History, Silence and Borders each contain at least one of the best films ever made- period. An incredible collection of movies I desperately hope you get to see one day. <br /><br />And Teshigahara! His quasi-trilogy of films made with an author being Pitfall, Woman in the Dunes & The Face of Another. Masterful.Mark Woollonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072777957640381767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-22535660892093940662017-02-18T21:19:54.366-05:002017-02-18T21:19:54.366-05:00That is so damn cool. Thanks so much for linking t...That is so damn cool. Thanks so much for linking to it. And those new picks are great as well!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-76809200437569978102017-02-18T15:31:00.194-05:002017-02-18T15:31:00.194-05:00"...the character of One Eye went into Driver..."...the character of One Eye went into Driver then went into the Thai police lieutenant. They're the same character played by three different actors... a mythological creature that has a mysterious past but cannot relate to reality because he's heightened and he's pure fetish." http://www.sbs.com.au/movies/article/2013/07/18/only-god-forgives-nicolas-winding-refn-interview<br /><br />Also, admittedly, The LA trilogy is probably the loosest fitting trilogy I had, so I can see why you might not include it. I don't think Lynch himself has ever addressed it, it's just something the fans thought of. It is a compelling thought, though.<br /><br />Other trilogies to consider (helpicantstop):<br /><br />Bunuel's Search for Truth trilogy: The Milky Way, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, and The Pantom of Liberty. I like to call this the Out of Print trilogy because the Criterion releases are all out of print, but I'm perfectly willing to blow 300 dollars to get it. I just need to get 300 dollars to blow first.<br /><br />Wong Kar-wai's Days of Being Wild Trilogy: Days of Being Wild, In the Mood For Love, and 2046. <br /><br />Lucas Belvaux's Trilogy: This one explores an interesting concept I've always thought about: What if three extremely different genres of storytelling intersected with each other? A thriller, a comedy, and a melodrama with interlocking characters, scenes and plots.Nick9000https://www.blogger.com/profile/04850668284839130387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-50952966483878028652017-02-18T15:06:12.810-05:002017-02-18T15:06:12.810-05:00If I may butt in, like maskofgojira, I'm not t...If I may butt in, like maskofgojira, I'm not trying to be disrespectful, but I'd also like to bring up a similar sounding trilogy. Ulrich Seidl's Paradise Trilogy: Love, Faith, and Hope. There probably isn't much similarity, but if you need some inspiration, this might help.Nick9000https://www.blogger.com/profile/04850668284839130387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-37225076247704048492017-02-16T17:18:16.609-05:002017-02-16T17:18:16.609-05:00GREAT picks all around. Love these. I can't be...GREAT picks all around. Love these. I can't believe I didn't include Lynch's LA Trilogy. That is a fantastic pick right there. Also wasn't aware Refn said that about One-Eye, The Driver, and Lt. Chan. That's a very interesting thought.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-48730644516828620592017-02-15T13:08:35.345-05:002017-02-15T13:08:35.345-05:00A few more I'd like to throw in:
La Trilogia ...A few more I'd like to throw in:<br /><br />La Trilogia de Guillermo del Toro: Cronos, La Espinaza del Diablo, y El Labyrinto del Fauno. Okay, now back to English, I'll admit I only really loved one of these films, Pan's Labyrinth, but the other two I enjoyed quite well.<br /><br />Refn's Trilogy: Valhalla Rising, Drive, Only God Forgives. Refn's officially stated that One-Eye, The Driver, and Lt. Chang are the same character. An interesting notion regarding three solid films, so hey, why not? Also, I know Only God Forgives came out after this post, so that's probably why it wasn't considered.<br /><br />Ray's Apu Trilogy: Admittedly a bit too conventional for this list, but these films are essential not only to shape how one loves cinema, but how to be a human being. Essential viewing for everyone.<br /><br />The Evil Dead Trilogy: The pick-and-choose continuity, the batshit insane gore, Bruce Campbell with a chainsaw for a hand. Essential viewing for everyone.<br /><br />Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy: Say what you will about At the Mouth of Madness and Prince of Darkness, but there's no denying The Thing is a masterpiece of visceral horror.<br /><br />Another one from after this post: Damian Chazelle's Music trilogy. I haven't seen Guy and Madeleine on a Park Bench, but Whiplash and La La Land are the kind of movies that define why we go to the movies.<br /><br />David Lynch's LA Trilogy: Okay, I'm one of the few who hated Mulholland Dr. just as I'm one of the few who loved Lost Highway and Inland Empire. But I really loved Lost Highway and Inland Empire.<br /><br />Ozu's Noriko Trilogy: Late Spring, Tokyo Story, Early Summer. Been meaning to watch Ozu, but I hear these are among his best work. Three family dramas about three different women named Noriko. I guess this isn't a bad place to start.<br />Nick9000https://www.blogger.com/profile/04850668284839130387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-81713058566624590452015-07-27T11:24:31.566-04:002015-07-27T11:24:31.566-04:00REALLY need to see both of those.REALLY need to see both of those.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-17171092010927425642015-07-26T12:30:13.528-04:002015-07-26T12:30:13.528-04:00DO IT! :D You wont regret it. If you like that, th...DO IT! :D You wont regret it. If you like that, then Come & See would be a great next step.Mark Woollonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072777957640381767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-21396335057885027872015-07-26T12:29:02.496-04:002015-07-26T12:29:02.496-04:00Nah it was cool man :') I discovered one of my...Nah it was cool man :') I discovered one of my favorite Bergman movies in the process, and it taught me a valuable lesson:<br /><br />do your researchMark Woollonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072777957640381767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-89788165115080470222015-07-24T19:16:06.461-04:002015-07-24T19:16:06.461-04:00Dude that's SO bizarre. I'd be so upset if...Dude that's SO bizarre. I'd be so upset if that happened to me!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-57154891959372721532015-07-24T11:01:06.413-04:002015-07-24T11:01:06.413-04:00:') No. Thats why I was so pissed. I had come ...:') No. Thats why I was so pissed. I had come up with an idea I was really happy with, and started it- and THEN i saw Winter Light. I was like "ah fuck. Bergman did it."<br /><br />Back to the drawing board I guess :P Similar thing happened with Blow-UpMark Woollonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072777957640381767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-37092277993188981342015-07-23T15:22:48.989-04:002015-07-23T15:22:48.989-04:00Fassbender is great in Slow West, but the movie as...Fassbender is great in Slow West, but the movie as a whole didn't do much for me.<br /><br />GAH! I forgot about The Ascent. I will get to it soon!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-52836040352654183032015-07-23T14:27:34.374-04:002015-07-23T14:27:34.374-04:00Damn. Wanna see Wild Tales. Going to see Slow West...Damn. Wanna see Wild Tales. Going to see Slow West this week- Fassbender is such a damn fine actor.<br /><br />Speaking of which- I NEED to re-watch Shame. If I do though, I guess you gotta see The Ascent huh ;) Deal?Mark Woollonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072777957640381767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-51329400888977976002015-07-22T17:55:45.867-04:002015-07-22T17:55:45.867-04:00Tough call, hasn't been a very good year so fa...Tough call, hasn't been a very good year so far. I still have a few to see (Mommy, The Tribe, Girlhood), but as of now:<br /><br />10. Blackhat<br />9. Ex Machina<br />8. Trainwreck<br />7. The Wolfpack<br />6. The Stanford Prison Experiment<br />5. Eden<br />4. It Follows<br />3. Maps to the Stars<br />2. Clouds of Sils Maria<br />1. Wild TalesAlex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-73794479527182136612015-07-22T16:39:57.069-04:002015-07-22T16:39:57.069-04:00Wow, I'm happy that I don't uncheck the &q...Wow, I'm happy that I don't uncheck the "Notify me" box. I'm in agreement that the film wasn't more than an entertaining action movie and IT ISN'T THE BEST ACTION FILM OF THE DECADE. FUCK!!! How many people said that?! :[ I like Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron but they weren't amazing, the comedy was silly at best, the romance was corny and the soundtrack was irritable. I still enjoy the fact that they updated the pace making it feel shorter than the previos films but it baffles me how this film is still in Top 250 at #76 and 98% on Rotten Tomatoes. I can make a list why this film isn't great.<br />What's your top films of 2015 so far?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059813680559966539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-67716646843664390322015-07-22T15:21:11.538-04:002015-07-22T15:21:11.538-04:00Oh man, that is funny. Had you seen Winter Light b...Oh man, that is funny. Had you seen Winter Light <i>before</i> you started writing your script? Three Colors is So. Good.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-22025700266019553372015-07-22T15:20:20.582-04:002015-07-22T15:20:20.582-04:00I haven't been very public about this, but I&#...I haven't been very public about this, but I'm pretty much in agreement with you on Fury Road. Did nothing for me.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-63544348504562847332015-07-20T14:41:17.180-04:002015-07-20T14:41:17.180-04:00What about the newest one? Fury Road. I saw it and...What about the newest one? Fury Road. I saw it and was entirely unimpressed. Since, I have been oh so very annoyed at all the hyperbolic fervor its generated for itself. I just. don't. get it. <br /><br />Its Inception, mark ii<br />Again though, nice looking film, at least :PMark Woollonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072777957640381767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-74996605087033382362015-07-20T14:39:23.305-04:002015-07-20T14:39:23.305-04:00lol funny story. I was working on a script and the...lol funny story. I was working on a script and then finally got around to watching Winter Light- and then it WAS Winter Light :') <br /><br />Could not possibly hope to compete with that if I ever got it through. Superb film, one of my favorites of his.<br /><br />STILL need to see the Three Colours Trilogy! Itching to get my hands on it right now!Mark Woollonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072777957640381767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-81505843451482250162014-12-15T15:18:55.733-05:002014-12-15T15:18:55.733-05:00Very interesting to see your grade for Toy Story 3...Very interesting to see your grade for Toy Story 3. I mean, I thought it was good and all, but people FLIPPED over that movie. Just because of that ending? I've seen that same ending 12 times in movies before, so I wasn't moved by it in the slightest. I do love the first one though. The Mad Max films have never done it for me either.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-87119667849512357702014-12-15T13:16:10.223-05:002014-12-15T13:16:10.223-05:00You know, I just hate Mad Max films. I don't k...You know, I just hate Mad Max films. I don't know why they are so overrated. I saw the first one and it was super boring and unrealistic, but some scenes were good. Mad Max 3 was way too over the top for me, I just couldn't watch it. Mad Max II: The Road Warrior was pretty good, still very over the top but still, somehow, funny and thrilling. For me Mad Max D+; The Road Warrior B; Beyond Thunderdome D-. High hopes for the next one.<br /><br />Toy Story IS MY FAVORITE ANIMATED FILM. I still like to watch from time to time a animated film, but Toy Story is for me what Cinderella is for you. The Lion King is my second favorite, but this have a shitty trilogy. Toy Story is masterful, funny and smart. Toy Story 2 was better in someways and maybe better at all. Toy Story 3 is a money grab with less logic and intelligence, but still very great. Toy Story A+ or A; Toy Story 2 A or A+; Toy Story 3 B+.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059813680559966539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-73620144514315591692014-12-08T13:45:38.881-05:002014-12-08T13:45:38.881-05:00Tough call:
Martin Scorsese's Crime/Mafia tri...Tough call:<br /><br />Martin Scorsese's Crime/Mafia trilogy<br />Stanley Kubrick's Future trilogy<br />Paul Thomas Anderson's (Don't Know) trilogy<br />Quentin Tarantino's (Don't Know) trilogy<br />Sofia Coppola's Depression trilogy<br />Stanley Kubrick's War trilogy<br />Alfred Hitchcock's Apartment trilogy<br />Hiroshi Inagaki's The Samurai trilogy<br />Woody Allen's European trilogyAlex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.com