JonArryn Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 The reason I suggested those, as I said, was to provide a selection of popular/familiar/accessible movies to attract a larger membership, while we're trying to get the ball rolling. Once things get momentum, folks can start working in their obscure art house movies. Otherwise, this will struggle to take off.Yeah, I din't knock your list.As i said, the movies are great and some you listed are absolute favorites of mine.And im not very into arthouse movies so I did't write my post to be pretentious.I just wanted to give my view on a film club. And for me id rather see hidden gems or forgotten classics than the huge movies I've already seen. Not saying you can't do both but just wanted to give my opinion on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Civility Reigns Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Of course. All those films you gave as an example are great suggestions to me. Since nowadays they are all to some extent not in the know or forgotten, so those are definitely titles to be considered.Don't get me wrong. Nox suggested amazing movies, some of those are even my favorites. But some of them are I guess too popular and for many those movies would be rewatches. The huge blockbusters or very known trilogies should maybe be avoided. Some of the movies on Nox list are great suggestions too. Absolutely. Besides, since this will all be decided by a vote people can choose whether or not a movie is too "artsy" or "mainstream" for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nox Irradiata Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Here are some hidden gem type movies that I'd recommend: The LibertineLars And The Real GirlWhat's Eating Gilbert Grape?A History Of ViolenceEnduring LoveSnow CakeOne Hour Photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Flashheart Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Can we wait for one movie to be wrapping up before starting the discussion of the next movie? And maybe a system of each boarder who wants to can nominate one or two films then we vote?I'm Going to watch let the right one in tomorrow in the spirit of film club, but in the future I think we need a more organized system of choosing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonArryn Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Some more suggestions:Road to perditionA bronx talecontactking of comedynebraskathe station agentgarden stateThe grandmasteryip manMaybe if we have particular themes each week as has been mentioned in the thread it will be more narrow to suggest and choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felice Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 individual posters can take turns choosing a movie they'd like to watch/discuss.Otherwise you could get people being disappointed when their choice is never voted in I like that idea. Some choices won't be popular, but that's not the end of the world; not everyone has to watch every movie. I don't think voting is a very practical approach; if everyone is making suggestions every time, the shortlist is likely to be pretty big, running votes on a message board is an unwieldy process, and voting is liable to be consistently biased towards the taste of the biggest block and against films that most people are unfamiliar with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veltigar Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 So... When are we going to watch 'The Room'? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Oh, and for Theda...We have to do Blade Runner, at some point. ;):D I'm sad when one person says it's bad or they don't like it - if a whole group of people said this I'd be distraught. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Crashing Waves Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I actually love Garden State but I feel like an asshole everytime I watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbound Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 :D I'm sad when one person says it's bad or they don't like it - if a whole group of people said this I'd be distraught. LOL.Distraught, or finally swayed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbound Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 So... When are we going to watch 'The Room'? :p Only the mst3k version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Distraught, or finally swayed?swayed from my position that blade runner is the best movie ever?? Oh no, never. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbound Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 stayed from my position that blade runner is the best movie ever?? Oh no, never. :P Ha. Well, at least you're committed to your position. Gotta respect that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 swayed from my position that blade runner is the best movie ever?? Oh no, never. :P Well, until you watch a better film.Like Total Recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Ha. Well, at least your committed to your position. Gotta respect that.I am consistent yes. @polish :Booo :P blade runner will always be my number 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 @polish :Booo :P blade runner will always be my number 1. I favour TR mostly because Sharon Stone is a much better actor than Rutger Hauer. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyenon15 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Ha!! Rutgers was the Sean Bean of the 80s!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denstorebog Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Uh, I missed it - when were we watching Let The Right One In? And does it get its own thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I favour TR mostly because Sharon Stone is a much better actor than Rutger Hauer. :P OMG. Don't you diss Rutger!!!!! Sharon Stone is smokin' tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felice Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Uh, I missed it - when were we watching Let The Right One In? And does it get its own thread? As I understand it, Let the Right One In gets its own thread starting Wednesday, and we should watch it before then. And this thread is for continuing to discuss how the club will operate in future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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