tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post3068342934808413370..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: Top 10 Peter Andrews FilmsAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-70467344982268662152014-11-10T12:31:12.705-05:002014-11-10T12:31:12.705-05:00Thanks buddy. I dig that you and I have always enj...Thanks buddy. I dig that you and I have always enjoyed Haywire. Honestly, I find myself putting that one on a lot and running it in the background. It just breezes on by.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-49770505924427411052014-11-08T14:03:35.850-05:002014-11-08T14:03:35.850-05:00Great stuff. Love seeing Traffic at #1. That barel...Great stuff. Love seeing Traffic at #1. That barely missed my CinSpec cinematography lineup. Thrilled Haywire made the cut by the way. It's such a fun little flick. I might add Contagion and The Good German somewhere, but I love this list.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-61504513541614865882014-09-22T14:32:29.079-04:002014-09-22T14:32:29.079-04:00YES! Anyone who appreciates Ocean's Twelve is ...YES! Anyone who appreciates Ocean's Twelve is a friend of mine. And yeah, that Amsterdam title card(s) is priceless. Such ballsy, fuck-it-all work there.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-33581176027025317252014-09-22T11:31:09.802-04:002014-09-22T11:31:09.802-04:00Soderbergh is the man, especially behind the camer...Soderbergh is the man, especially behind the camera. I was happy to see Ocean's Twelve on here, one of his best shot. The way he establishes Amsterdam was fucking perfect. What else is there to say? He's one of the best, guy shoots a mean sign. Tokarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02807042060473464015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-62837688831296266842014-09-12T18:35:25.880-04:002014-09-12T18:35:25.880-04:00I'm so glad you learn stuff here! That's a...I'm so glad you learn stuff here! That's actually really nice to hear.<br /><br />Solaris is definitely the most technically perfect-looking film of Soderbergh's career. I just love its style and compositions. Perfection.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-87978002241907235102014-09-12T18:34:31.673-04:002014-09-12T18:34:31.673-04:00I totally agree! Glad you felt that way as well.I totally agree! Glad you felt that way as well.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-1752804442062367772014-09-12T15:36:01.113-04:002014-09-12T15:36:01.113-04:00I saw the title and I was like 'who the hell i...I saw the title and I was like 'who the hell is Peter Andrews'?! See I always learn something here :)<br /><br />I love how high up Solaris is, that's such a gorgeous movie. I think I'd include Contagion in my top 10, it just looked so fantastic.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-71238067503036381352014-09-12T13:40:01.266-04:002014-09-12T13:40:01.266-04:00I haven't seen much of Andrews' work, but ...I haven't seen much of Andrews' work, but one of my favorite things about Magic Mike was definitely the cinematography. It made the film seem more realistic and mysterious.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13615952399946413508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-9239289425953826092014-09-11T11:27:20.579-04:002014-09-11T11:27:20.579-04:00Haha thanks man. Sometimes, it's just gotta be...Haha thanks man. Sometimes, it's just gotta be done.<br /><br />So happy to hear you're a fan of Soderbergh's films. Obviously, I highly recommend Traffic when you have the time. That film really changed things for me. <br /><br />I'm in the rare minority of preferring Soderbergh's Solaris to Tarkovsky's. They're both very, very good films, but there's something about Soderbergh's version that really works for me. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-31218517443301924732014-09-11T11:24:08.794-04:002014-09-11T11:24:08.794-04:00Ha, thanks man! I can completely understand why so...Ha, thanks man! I can completely understand why some wouldn't like The Girlfriend Experience. It's definitely one of his most audacious experiments, but man, it just works for me on every level. Also love your Haywire praise - I've always thought that movie rocked.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-41296958134776344362014-09-10T23:16:46.171-04:002014-09-10T23:16:46.171-04:00The most entertaining thing I've seen all day ...The most entertaining thing I've seen all day is that troll getting put in his place. Bravo, sir.<br /><br />Now back to the post. I've always loved the camerawork in Soderbergh's films, and it's really cool he shoots and edits his own films, too. I feel like more directors should do that, like Shane Carruth. That's what I plan on doing when I become a filmmaker. I mean, I'm gonna get most of the credit anyway, so why not? But I'm digressing again. Ocean's Eleven just looks so groovy, doesn't it? And Haywire is, stylistically, what a slick and stylish spy movie should be. I'm kicking myself for missing Side Effects in its theatrical run, and Traffic keeps getting lost in Watchlist Oblivion (don't judge me, we all do it). I gotta step up my game on that. By the way, which Solaris do you prefer? Tarkovsky's or Soderbergh's? I've seen Tarkovsky's film (it somehow found it's way out of Watchlist Oblivion) and while I liked it, I didn't quite understand it, but it could probably benefit from a rewatch. Oh, and excellent post, as always.Nick9000https://www.blogger.com/profile/04850668284839130387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-46724607925950868982014-09-10T22:44:24.766-04:002014-09-10T22:44:24.766-04:00Nice dispatching of the troll, there. Not trolling...Nice dispatching of the troll, there. Not trolling myself, I honestly did not know that Soderbergh shot his own films or used an alias. Thanks for that bit of knowledge. I've seen all of the ones you've listed except The Girlfriend Experience. I've heard some not so good things about it so I kinda forgot about it. You've put it back on my radar. Traffic is an amazing looking piece of work. And I'm really glad to see the love for Haywire. The way those fight scenes were shot made them a visceral experience. Such an underrated flick, that one is. Great post!Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-47583530797919384572014-09-10T17:22:21.568-04:002014-09-10T17:22:21.568-04:00Nice man, really glad you're going to give it ...Nice man, really glad you're going to give it a go. Enemy... LOVED that film. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-61871459584654986632014-09-10T16:51:44.691-04:002014-09-10T16:51:44.691-04:00Yeah I heard the movie was actually better if you ...Yeah I heard the movie was actually better if you were a male as opposed to a female, I kind of made my comment on it a joke, but it may actually be worth checking out based on what you said.<br /><br /> I just added it to my Netflix mailing list, I'll watch it in a few days (Enemy is coming in the mail first, it's on its way, and I like to watch a lot of movies twice before returning them) but once I get it and watch it I'll come back and probably do my own blog post on it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13346465074361911253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-70352905694199196162014-09-10T15:09:09.558-04:002014-09-10T15:09:09.558-04:00Oh no, I knew what you meant - it's all good! ...Oh no, I knew what you meant - it's all good! LOVE that GFE and Solaris take their places though :)Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-905047571601657852014-09-10T15:07:19.675-04:002014-09-10T15:07:19.675-04:00Gah, my mistake :/ This was actually my favourite ...Gah, my mistake :/ This was actually my favourite films of his all-around. In terms of cinematography, I'd replace the two with The Girlfriend Experience and Solaris :)Aditya Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-67908402576984165712014-09-10T14:56:03.253-04:002014-09-10T14:56:03.253-04:00Same for Out of Sight as well. LOVE that film, but...Same for Out of Sight as well. LOVE that film, but lensed by Elliot Davis.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-23934775972411950552014-09-10T14:54:58.562-04:002014-09-10T14:54:58.562-04:00Ha, thanks. Silly trolls. Yeah, The Good German is...Ha, thanks. Silly trolls. Yeah, The Good German isn't for me either. A failed experiment a best. <br /><br />Nice list! Love that Traffic comes in at number one. I love sex, lies as well, but didn't include it here because Soderbergh didn't actually shoot it. Still, a great film.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-23887741332794991662014-09-10T14:49:13.795-04:002014-09-10T14:49:13.795-04:00Firstly, the comments to the troll above are fanta...Firstly, the comments to the troll above are fantastic. Your sarcasm game is on-point, my friend :)<br /><br />Secondly, while I do not like all of Soderbergh's films (Do not get me started on The Good German... talk about style over substance), I have a great respect for his dedication and skills as a filmmaker. And, they are all beautiful to look at.<br /><br />My 10 favourite Soderbergh films would go something like this:<br /><br />1. Traffic<br />2. sex, lies and videotape<br />3. Out of Sight<br />4. Side Effects<br />5. Magic Mike<br />6. Behind the Candelabra<br />7. Ocean's Twelve<br />8. Contagion<br />9. Ocean's Eleven<br />10. The Informant!<br /><br />Great write-up, Alex!!Aditya Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-250107944498733022014-09-10T13:46:52.599-04:002014-09-10T13:46:52.599-04:00Aaand… there it is. #TrollJustice Aaand… there it is. #TrollJustice Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-60660605850858453462014-09-10T13:42:01.831-04:002014-09-10T13:42:01.831-04:00Who the fuck is mary ann bernrd?Who the fuck is mary ann bernrd?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-3441615573553935472014-09-10T12:01:41.286-04:002014-09-10T12:01:41.286-04:00REALLY!? No way!!! Next thing you’re going to tell...REALLY!? No way!!! Next thing you’re going to tell me is that he’s also Mary Ann Bernard. Ha, nice one!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-82023219055419405382014-09-10T11:52:06.435-04:002014-09-10T11:52:06.435-04:00You know that peter Andrews is soderbergh right? O...You know that peter Andrews is soderbergh right? Or are you that obliviousAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-80463606644435990792014-09-10T11:47:03.874-04:002014-09-10T11:47:03.874-04:00Wow man, thanks! I totally understand your disagre...Wow man, thanks! I totally understand your disagreements. I'm maybe one of 4 people who prefers Ocean's Twelve over the other Ocean films. Twelve just does it for me. It's the ultimate Fuck You film. And Haywire... yeah, people hated that one, but I absolutely dug it. And the controlled photography of the fight scenes rocks.<br /><br />Magic Mike is not just about male strippers - trust me man. There's a reason a lot of females don't like that movie. It was sold as a male stripper romp, but it is not that at all. The film says a lot about greed, excess, drug culture, and so on. It's really quite a fascinating character study of life in America, right now. I remember when I saw it in the theater, I was literally (no bullshit) the only male in the sold out crowd. And upon leaving the theater, the murmurs among the female attendees made it clear that I was the only person in the theater who enjoyed the film. Love that damn movie.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-46630793220840512012014-09-10T11:36:31.492-04:002014-09-10T11:36:31.492-04:00Nice man, love hearing that you're a fan. The ...Nice man, love hearing that you're a fan. The Knick is such a trip. I'm a few episodes behind, but I love everything I've seen. And I agree that the digitally photography is amazing. Great stuff.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.com