20 Aug 14
Originally posted by FMFHe's not a patch on Spielberg, of course. But Star Wars is entertaining in it's way, despite the awful recent films. I like what I've seen of Harry Potter (not a complete movie), although I didn't enjoy the book I tried to read (the Philosopher's Stone, I think). But I am told that I would if I gave them a chance.
I have never watched a George Lucas film end to end. Not my cup of tea. Same goes for the Harry Potter films.
20 Aug 14
Originally posted by NoEarthlyReasonTake TV series for example [which I watch a lot more of than films]; if I start watching a drama with several [or mostly] well drawn compelling female characters who seem to be portraying interactions which resonate with emotional truth, then I reckon I will find - more often than not - that the series is directed or written by women. I am not saying that men in these production roles cannot produce good drama too. A few film directors that come to mind are Agnès Jaoui, Susanne Bier, Sofia Coppola, Lone Scherfig, Claire Denis, Lucrecia Martel, and Nicole Holofcener. But as I said, I am not an avid film watcher and certainly not an aficionado.
Any in particular? Kathryn Bigelow, for example?
20 Aug 14
Originally posted by FMFBeing a typical "lumpen male", I have only seen one film by these directors. Must have been too busy watching Bruce Lee and buying Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles merchandise 😉.
Take TV series for example [which I watch a lot more of than films]; if I start watching a drama with several [or mostly] well drawn compelling female characters who seem to be portraying interactions which resonate with emotional truth, then I reckon I will find - more often than not - that the series is directed or written by women. I am not saying that men in ...[text shortened]... Nicole Holofcener. But as I said, I am not an avid film watcher and certainly not an aficionado.
20 Aug 14
Originally posted by NoEarthlyReasonI am sure some very good films touching upon what it is to be a "lumpen male" have been made. Whether by men or women, I cannot say.
Being a typical "lumpen male", I have only seen one film by these directors.
Take the humour of comedienne Amy Schumer, I don't know if you've seen her sketch show. She writes and performs her own material. Regardless of whether one finds her funny or not, I am not sure that you would get the same perspectives aired and made fun of ~ in that particular way ~ if her show were written and directed by men.