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« on: July 15, 2008, 09:13:00 PM » |
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The idea is similar to the new(ish) donation prompt for Adam and Matty - you get to spread the love for a film of your choice to another filmspotter. The difference is, instead of offering three choices, you will only offer one and the other person is morally obligated to watch that film  I am currently collecting names either on this thread or through PMs. In the next few days I will randomly match everyone interested and post the exchanges. From there, it is up to the giver to decide which film to assign to their buddy - will you have them watch your favorite? Something obscure? Fashionably unfashionable? Research their history a bit and introduce them to something you think they'd like? Try to expand their horizons? It's up to you, but do be mindful of how accessible the film will be to this other person (if you feel strongly enough about a hard-to-find item, you can always offer to lend your copy to them). It might be nice to write something about why you chose this film for your buddy, and once the film has been experienced to reciprocate and share your thoughts. To make the exchange work, I'm going to request that people make a good faith effort to watch their assigned films within two weeks of getting notice. This way, it won't be just another film you are going to eventually get around to - we all have hundreds of them. Also, I am hoping we can get this going on a monthly rotation, so we can get new opportunities to suggest films to other folks. |
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But I wish the public could, in the midst of its pleasures, see how blatantly it is being spoon-fed, and ask for slightly better dreams.
- Iris Barry from "The Public's Pleasure" (1926)
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« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2008, 09:30:05 PM » |
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I'm confused, I think. Would we just be trading honor-bound recommendations, or actually sending DVDs around to each other as gifts?
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I think I'd love how awkward it'd be, or how awkward it should be.
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« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2008, 10:37:04 AM » |
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honor-bound recommendations
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But I wish the public could, in the midst of its pleasures, see how blatantly it is being spoon-fed, and ask for slightly better dreams.
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« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2008, 10:37:45 AM » |
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I'm open to that.
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« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2008, 10:39:34 AM » |
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Sounds interesting...what if the recipient has already seen the suggested film?
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skjerva
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« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2008, 10:43:26 AM » |
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Sounds interesting...what if the recipient has already seen the suggested film?
i reckon it would be an opportunity to revisit it, perhaps to think about it in a different way or merely refresh |
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But I wish the public could, in the midst of its pleasures, see how blatantly it is being spoon-fed, and ask for slightly better dreams.
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« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2008, 10:44:35 AM » |
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Or maybe we could go the After Hours podcast route (I think) and give the person a choice of three films...?
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I think I'd love how awkward it'd be, or how awkward it should be.
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« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2008, 11:02:35 AM » |
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Yeah, this sounds like fun. But a choice of 3 would be nice.
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« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2008, 11:20:46 AM » |
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I like Jon's idea - the recommendation needs to come with a heartfelt explanation of why this film is so important though.
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« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2008, 11:33:15 AM » |
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the recommendation needs to come with a heartfelt explanation of why this film is so important though.
i agree that there ought to be some context for the choice. while i think suggesting three films is okay, it seems like it takes some of the urgency and specificity away from the gifted film. offering three films becomes more like the typical board banter of "you ought to see this", instead of something a bit more intimate. |
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But I wish the public could, in the midst of its pleasures, see how blatantly it is being spoon-fed, and ask for slightly better dreams.
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« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2008, 11:43:29 AM » |
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Yeah, I like the idea of explaining choices. Also, since this does have a secret santa type feel to it, I'd like it to be tailored to the recipient in some way. It's a bit difficult to execute since we don't all know each other's tastes well but some way to make this a "Overlooked movie that I really like and think X will enjoy" would be nice.
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« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2008, 11:53:17 AM » |
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Yeah, I like the idea of explaining choices. Also, since this does have a secret santa type feel to it, I'd like it to be tailored to the recipient in some way. It's a bit difficult to execute since we don't all know each other's tastes well but some way to make this a "Overlooked movie that I really like and think X will enjoy" would be nice.
yeah, i think that would be a component for many person's suggesting a film for someone, but i wouldn't want to make that a mandatory aspect. sure, you might think they will like it, but perhaps you just really want Earnest Goes To Camp to get a wider audience, for whatever reason  |
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But I wish the public could, in the midst of its pleasures, see how blatantly it is being spoon-fed, and ask for slightly better dreams.
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« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2008, 11:55:22 AM » |
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but perhaps you just really want Earnest Goes To Camp to get a wider audience, for whatever reason well it does deserve one. |
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« Reply #13 on: July 16, 2008, 01:49:15 PM » |
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I'm in, but I have to ask Jon, are you and I barred from making others watch Jeanne Dielman and other such nigh impossible to find films?
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« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2008, 01:53:51 PM » |
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I'm in, but I have to ask Jon, are you and I barred from making others watch Jeanne Dielman and other such nigh impossible to find films?
Wouldn't every film to be available on netflix, at least? Small town America where I live has very limited film resources. |
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