Cinecast #82: Tokyo Story/Oscar Picks
Tokyo Story/Oscar Picks Part II: Tarkovsky taught us patience; Ozu tested that patience. Just one week after taking on two of Andrei Tarkovsky's greatest achievements -- "Andrei Rublev" and "Solaris" -- Adam and Sam take a look at Yasujiro Ozu's methodically-paced 1953 meditation on Japanese life, "Tokyo Story." Despite a first half that threatened to put them both into a coma (the movie is, admittedly, a bit boring), the second half is nothing short of a revelation. If Adam wasn't quite as ready to declare "Tokyo Story" an outright masterpiece, both admit that Ozu's classic rewards your patience.
Also on the show, your Audio Feedback, a quick review of recent DVD release "The Weather Man" starring Nicolas Cage, and Part II of our Oscar Picks & Predictions.
Music by Neko Case courtesy of Bloodshot Records ... Cinecast theme music by Age of the Rifle.
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Cinecast #82
:34-17:41 - Overlooked Auteurs: "Tokyo Story"
17:42-18:42 - Audio Feedback
Music: Neko Case, "Furnace Room Lullaby"
19:40-21:56 - Feedback Response
21:57-23:52 - Next Marathon: Musicals
23:53-29:10 - Short Review: "The Weather Man" (DVD)
29:11-39:09 - Oscar Blunders Feedback
39:10-40:17 - Sam's Peerflix Testimonial
Music: Neko Case, "Bought and Sold"
41:15-52:18 - Oscar Picks & Predictions: Part II
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7 Comments:
I am one of the few that agree that Shakespeare in Love is better than Saving Private Ryan, but I actually think that Elizabeth is superior to both. I know you don't usually respond to message board comments, but I would love to hear your 1 sentence review of this film.
Jake
Great to see you guys are doing a musicals marathon, and it certainly doesn't matter to me if you make it 6 or 8 weeks.
But if you're going to cut it to 6, why would you eliminate Swing Time and The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg, the two best, and certainly most interesting films on the proposed list?
If you're going to cut something, cut Yankee Doodle Dandy, Meet Me In St. Louis, West Side Story or 7 Brides For 7 Brothers.
It is quite nice to see you guys finally discussing musicals, but guys - please! Please keep it to 6 weeks. No theme (but western, I suppose) is solid enough to hold everybodies attention for 8 weeks. Cut or keep whatever you must, but all I know is that I won't be keeping up with it if it's for two entire months.
And when do you guys plan on covering Dave Chappelle's Block Party? As a huge fan of Michelle Gondry's work, I'm looking forward to hearing your take on his latest project.
Crash? Noooooooooooooooo..............
They said on this week's show that next week they may be covering Block Party.
Guys, great idea on the musicals marathon. I have a feeling you two will go with six weeks. If so, I really suggest you not drop 'Umbrellas of Cherbourg'. It's a wonderful film and I'd love to hear your take on it.
I am eagerly anticipating the musicals marathon, it's going to be so much fun! Perhaps six weeks is enough, though.
Great music on this show, btw!
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