recent DVD purchases

King Hoarse · Post by **King Hoarse** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 6:09 pm

I don't know much about Australian films, so maybe you could give me some tips, Tim(e)?

(My faves are Ghosts Of The Civil Dead, Fistful Of Flies & Once Were Warriors, in that order.)

Mike Boom · Post by **Mike Boom** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 6:38 pm

Except that Once Were Warriors is a NEW ZEALAND film!

Tim(e) · Post by **Tim(e)** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 7:46 pm

King Hoarse wrote:I don't know much about Australian films, so maybe you could give me some tips, Tim(e)?

(My faves are Ghosts Of The Civil Dead, Fistful Of Flies & Once Were Warriors, in that order.)

Firstly as Mike stated, Once Were Warriors is a New Zealand film and is one of the best (along with Jackson's Heavenly Creatures). Now, as for Australian films on DVD, here are a few with links to an online store called EzyDVD:

Two Hands - the film that put Heath Ledger on the map... very enjoyable romp in the vein of Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrells.

Bad Boy Bubby - a very strange little film by Rolf de Heer.

The Cars That Ate Paris - one of Peter Weir's first and in my opinion, one of his best.

Crackerjack - a funny feelgood comedy about lawn bowls.

The Japanese Story - Toni Collette in a rather unusual love story.

Lantana - brilliant Australian drama starring Anthony la Paglia, Barbara Hershey and Geoffrey Rush.

Leunig Animated - the cartoons of talented Australian Michael Leunig brought to life in animated format... these are superb in anyone's language.

Harvie Krumpet - winner of the Oscar for best animated short last year as well as numerous other awards around the world.

There are many more, but that should be enough to go on with for the moment.

King Hoarse · Post by **King Hoarse** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 7:52 pm

Thanks a lot, will look into it, and sorry about the NZ mixup. I plead ignorance as usual. (Right continent at least)

Tim(e) · Post by **Tim(e)** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 8:05 pm

King Hoarse wrote:Thanks a lot

No problem... if I get time and think of more I will add them to the list.

(Right continent at least)

Well, correct hemisphere at least

Collectively, Oz and NZ are known as Australiasia, but we are definitely not on the same continent... unless of course you are referring to Sydney's Eastern suburbs which abound with expatriate NZers

King Hoarse · Post by **King Hoarse** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 8:17 pm

I was thinking of the Swedish word for continent (part of the world, really), which doesn't exclusively refer to a single land mass. Up here Australasia is often referred to as a 'continent' (Oceanien). Never thought about the language difference before, so thanks for teaching me!

bambooneedle · Post by **bambooneedle** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 7:00 am

Check out The Year My Voice Broke any chance you get.

Tim(e) · Post by **Tim(e)** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 8:15 am

bambooneedle wrote:Check out The Year My Voice Broke any chance you get.

Yes, and the sequel, Flirting.

invisible Pole · Post by **invisible Pole** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 5:38 pm

Don's Party
I saw it more than 10 years ago, but remember liking it a lot.

Otis Westinghouse · Post by **Otis Westinghouse** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 5:46 pm

Club Date, though I'm sure I'll agree with VG's assessment on the relevant thread (that they should have waited till they got the new songs really naile,d like now). Can't wait, all the same.

selfmademug · Post by **selfmademug** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 6:41 pm

Picked up the T. Rex DVD mentioned earlier in this thread-- haven't watched it yet but will when Junior goes to bed. (Hey, that rhymes!)

Mike Boom · Post by **Mike Boom** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 7:09 pm

Picked up the T. Rex DVD mentioned earlier in this thread

Let us know what you think Mug.

I need TV when I got T - Rex?

Otis Westinghouse · Post by **Otis Westinghouse** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 6:52 pm

I've never thought of that line as having a ?. Thought it was an ironic joke about wanting to watch something good when all you get is the non-square with the corkscrew hair.

Mike Boom · Post by **Mike Boom** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 7:10 pm

The Television man is crazy
Saying we're juvenile delinquent wrecks
Man I need TV when I got T. Rex?

Ive always thought of it as a rhetorical question in reply to the "Televsion Man" - Bowie was a big Bolan fan and wrote Lady Stardust about him. Awesomely great song either way. Love Mott the Hooples version with all the "hey you with glasses" bit at the end.

Post by **BlueChair** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 10:28 am

Picked up the Criterion 2-disc of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

The bonus disc is bloody brilliant... especially Seu Jorge's ten full-length performances of David Bowie songs in Portugese.

Otis Westinghouse · Post by **Otis Westinghouse** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 6:21 pm

Ramones End of the Century. Actually split the cost with my 12 year old, who's a big fan! Watched the first 20 mins or so with him. Great stuff. Interviews are a scream. Blitzkrieg Bop live is great.

Mike Boom · Post by **Mike Boom** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:12 pm

Harold and Maude

Great movie and wonderful Cat Stevens soundtrack - the fore-runner for such films as Rushmore and The Royal Tennenbaums.

selfmademug · Post by **selfmademug** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:25 pm

Mike Boom wrote:Harold and Maude

Great movie and wonderful Cat Stevens soundtrack - the fore-runner for such films as Rushmore and The Royal Tennenbaums.

And with Bud Cort appearing in Life Aquatic, the circle is complete!

Mike Boom · Post by **Mike Boom** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:38 pm

He is? Wow. I need to see that!

miss buenos aires · Post by **miss buenos aires** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:53 pm

Sometimes I get movies from Netflix that I have no recollection of ever having heard of, let alone ordering. I mean, how the hell did "The Girl from Monday" beat Season 1 of America's Next Top Model to the top of my queue?! Hal Hartley, schmal schmartley.

bobster · Post by **bobster** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 12:47 pm

Ms. BA -- did you ever consider becoming an entertainment critic? You've just shown you have all the neccessary skills!

Now, try this..."Orson Welles, Orson schmells!" (or alternatively "Orson smells!")

selfmademug · Post by **selfmademug** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 12:51 pm

Mike Boom wrote:He is? Wow. I need to see that!

You do, indeed! He's great in it. The whole cast is perfect, actually. Says me.

miss buenos aires · Post by **miss buenos aires** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 2:42 pm

bobster wrote:Ms. BA -- did you ever consider becoming an entertainment critic? You've just shown you have all the neccessary skills!

Now, try this..."Orson Welles, Orson schmells!" (or alternatively "Orson smells!")

Let me amend my earlier statement: Hal Hartley, Hal Fartley!

bobster · Post by **bobster** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 5:58 pm

The critical voice of a new generation is born! Quick, someone call the Village Voice!

El Vez · Post by **El Vez** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 10:34 pm

Let's leave Hal Hartley alone. He made Trust and Henry Fool so he's good peoples in my book.