The 1982 Mini-List
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The 1982 Mini-List
ELIGIBLE TITLES FOR 1982
VOTE THROUGH APRIL 30
Please post in this thread if you think anything needs to change about the list of eligible titles.
VOTE THROUGH APRIL 30
Please post in this thread if you think anything needs to change about the list of eligible titles.
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Re: The 1982 Mini-List
Can you please add
The House on Sorority Row (Mark Rosman) - *LB says this is '83, but it's '82 elsewhere. Don't care about the call, but didn't see it on Snapshot
Human Lanterns (Chung Sun)
The House on Sorority Row (Mark Rosman) - *LB says this is '83, but it's '82 elsewhere. Don't care about the call, but didn't see it on Snapshot
Human Lanterns (Chung Sun)
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Re: The 1982 Mini-List
missing Koyaanisqatsi(!)
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I have that as 1983. My understanding is it only played a few festivals in 1982. Generally in a situation like this I'd only go with the festival release year if it garnered some awards recognition at those festivals. That I'm aware, that wasn't the case here. Note that Criterion also assigns it to 1983
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Some sources, including BFI, list Wajda's Danton as 1982. It also apparently won the Prix Louis Delluc in December 1982. No money on this either way, but I'd vote for it when it appears - if I remember what year we've placed it.
Also, wondering where we have Alexei Gherman's Moj drug Ivan Lapshin [My Friend IL]? It was certainly finished in 1982. Some list it as such; others, as 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, etc.
Also, wondering where we have Alexei Gherman's Moj drug Ivan Lapshin [My Friend IL]? It was certainly finished in 1982. Some list it as such; others, as 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, etc.
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Re: The 1982 Mini-List
You can quickly look up where I've classified anything by searching for it on SNAPSЖOT.
I've just changed Danton to 1982. I see a lot of conflicting information about Ivan Lapshin but there seem to be enough sources saying it was completed and banned in 1982 for me to move it there as well
I've just changed Danton to 1982. I see a lot of conflicting information about Ivan Lapshin but there seem to be enough sources saying it was completed and banned in 1982 for me to move it there as well
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Re: The 1982 Mini-List
No worries, just a friendly reminder
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Don't know how or if you want to include it, but Toni Basil choreographed, co-edited, and directed a Word of Mouth video album (the credits call it "A Total Video Concept") this year. It is basically a collection of music videos (including "Mickey," which you've already listed), largely shot straight-on, more enjoyable for the sharp moves(*) and costumes than any tech wizardry. (Doubt the label wanted to pour resources into this. If only they knew how much people would be asking for it in forty years.) But it is an enjoyable, high-energy 25 minutes.
(*) Dancers include: Spazz Attack, Poppin' Pete, Creepin' Sid, Robot Dane, Fluky Luke, Puppet Boozer, Tinker, Larry McTwig, and the Carson High Cheerleaders, Class of 1980.
(*) Dancers include: Spazz Attack, Poppin' Pete, Creepin' Sid, Robot Dane, Fluky Luke, Puppet Boozer, Tinker, Larry McTwig, and the Carson High Cheerleaders, Class of 1980.
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Re: The 1982 Mini-List
I've added it, thanks!
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not looking too far ahead, but just saying I wasn't prepared to have to choose between Koyaanisqatsi and Sans Soleil for 1983....but I was only going off Letterboxd for the former being 1982, so I support it being 1983
- therewillbeblus
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Re: The 1982 Mini-List
Putting together a base list and it may be even worse and weirder than 1980 - appropriately sequel-heavy for the commodification of the 80s, but the films duking it out for top spots would be trying to crack the top ten list if made just a year earlier
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Re: The 1982 Mini-List
Anyone who hasn't seen Five Element Ninjas and Human Lanterns and isn't dead inside, like, uh, should?
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I prefer Legendary Weapons of China to Human Lanterns for the 88 titles of the year, but all three will make my list
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Haven't seen that one yet. I'll put it to the top of the queue when I get around to diving into Lau Kar-Leung, once I'm done my Chang Cheh viewings.therewillbeblus wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:01 amI prefer Legendary Weapons of China to Human Lanterns for the 88 titles of the year, but all three will make my list
What I love about Human Lanterns is how many tossed-off shots are these moments of perfect pictorial or compositional beauty, like it has such artistry to spare that it can casually throw in pretty moments by-the-by.
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I admittedly get some of these mixed up, primarily due to speeding through discs when first bulk-buying these titles, but I don't think Legendary Weapons of China is as nuts as a lot of the gonzo HK stuff. However, I recall it being fun to follow along as weaponry becomes introduced, and I believe the finale is a real showstopper, expectedly bringing all the pieces into play
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Should watch the movies or should die inside?Mr Sausage wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:58 amAnyone who hasn't seen Five Element Ninjas and Human Lanterns and isn't dead inside, like, uh, should?
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"Watch movies or die inside" could be the motto of a lot of us on here.
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I first saw this with my now-husband as the bottom half of a double bill in an incredibly warm and stuffy screening room with Ashes of Time. It first it was “haha there are so many legendary weapons of China” and then by the time more than three hours had passed and the finale rolled around and was dying to get out it was “oh no, they’re really going to use every one of the legendary weapons of China aren’t they?” Very fun movie though!therewillbeblus wrote:I recall it being fun to follow along as weaponry becomes introduced, and I believe the finale is a real showstopper, expectedly bringing all the pieces into play
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Swo, could we add House of Traps, Ninja in the Dragon's Den, and The Miracle Fighters to the list?
House of Traps is classic Chang Cheh, with plenty of bloodshed, brotherhood, sacrifice, and a twisty political plot full of deceptions and hidden alliances. Plus some crazy weapons work, including an umbrella with a spinning blade hidden inside, and a house rigged with spikes, blades, and other deadly traps.
Ninja in the Dragon's Den is Corey Yuen's directorial debut, and it is a scream from beginning to end, starting with a "Shaka Ninja!" music video, finishing with the immortal line “No weapon can beat a great pair of tits!”, and throwing in every idea it can think of in between, including a fight on stilts, a fight with a magician, and a fight that beats House of Traps at its own game.
The Miracle Fighters is Yuen Woo-Ping getting into the spirit of the Hong Kong new wave and making a zany, throw-everything-at-the-wall comedic fantasy. I'd describe it more, but you're better off discovering its madness for yourself. It's a departure from Yuen's usual work.
House of Traps is classic Chang Cheh, with plenty of bloodshed, brotherhood, sacrifice, and a twisty political plot full of deceptions and hidden alliances. Plus some crazy weapons work, including an umbrella with a spinning blade hidden inside, and a house rigged with spikes, blades, and other deadly traps.
Ninja in the Dragon's Den is Corey Yuen's directorial debut, and it is a scream from beginning to end, starting with a "Shaka Ninja!" music video, finishing with the immortal line “No weapon can beat a great pair of tits!”, and throwing in every idea it can think of in between, including a fight on stilts, a fight with a magician, and a fight that beats House of Traps at its own game.
The Miracle Fighters is Yuen Woo-Ping getting into the spirit of the Hong Kong new wave and making a zany, throw-everything-at-the-wall comedic fantasy. I'd describe it more, but you're better off discovering its madness for yourself. It's a departure from Yuen's usual work.
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Re: The 1982 Mini-List
Added, thanks
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Re: The 1982 Mini-List
Can you please add Room 666?
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Re: The 1982 Mini-List
As requested, I've added Room 237
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