Listal Film Club

I'm completely throwing this into the open as I have no idea how out will turn it, but there has to be a new time for everything.

-The first rule of film club, you do not talk about film club, the second rule...ok, obvious reference.

-Basically whoever is interested can nominate one film of their choice. Four films will be nominated for every month, with later nominations being for following months. During each month we will discuss the four nomimated films, with each film having it's own seperate theard for discussion. At the start of each new month we move onto the next four nominations.

-You can nominate your film below in this thread.

-Choose any film you want of feature length running time. Be cautious of your choice that other members will have easy access to watch it and within the time frame.

- You don't have to watch every single nominated film as I understand we all have busy lives, but an effort made to participate is most most appreciated.

-Online links to watch a film can provided via PM if requested.

-The club runs on a "first come, first serve basis", so don't hesitate to nominate a film!

-Any Listal members are welcome to in join in on the discussion of a movie even if they're no directly involved in the club.

-But most importantly, have fun!

-If you have questions or then please ask.

-Additional suggestions are welcome.

All the film's nominated will be displayed in the following list.

www.listal.com/list/listal-film-club

For the first choice, I nominate Mildred Pierce (1945).

So, anyone?

As long as there are online links and others are on board, I'm in. But let the next poster make nomination #2 because I'll get back to you guys later on that.

PK

(There, signed!)

I regret to say I have too much going on this year to participate. But I LOVE this idea & encourage others to get involved with it!

So, do you only nominate a film you've seen. Or either way?

I am definitely interested, though I can't promise to see EVERY nomination. I will, however, give it a try.

You can nominate a film weather or not I've seen it.

I'm interested as well but I'm not sure I understand how it works. When are we supposed to watch these movies ?!?!

Count me in...

My nomination : In the valley of Elah (2007) (I don't have a link where you can see this movie...)

Sounds like an interesting idea... I'd like to see it in action first before joining myself.

@ johanlefourbe: We'll begin once we get a good amount of members.

I really like this idea but I think it'll be tough for me to join in as my home internet connection is pretty shoddy, but I would be willing to TRY to see the film and discuss in the appropriate thread as and when I can.

please ignore double post!

@ talia_sparkle: Care to nominate a film?

I love the idea and if you had caught me three weeks ago... but as it is too much on my plate.

I would suggest that you start with four films and a month at a time. Just that people can be rather lackadaisical when tending to film watching. So... start with four films for Feb based on nominations or if no nominations I would just randomly pick four and plow through. You'll get followers if your determined.

A monthly goal is a little less stressful for people so you might get more participation.

Ha, sorry to throw out advice on something I personally can't commit to but if you need help in anyway let me know. Silly graphics are my specialty.

Thanks fot the suggestion jaytoast. I've decided to implement it, unless a better suggetion comes along.

Are there any specific rules on films in which we can nominate?

Nope, just that it is off feature length run time.

For February, I nominate Tony (2009). Its a little unknown serial killer film. I can link the film once I find it.

This sounds like fun!

I'd been meaning to watch Mildred Pierce, so I just bumped that up to the top of my Netflix queue.

Afraid I'm in the giraffe/jaytoast camp. I've got a couple of projects that I'll be trying not to be the weak link on as it is. But best of luck to you- I'll be interested to see the activity going on in the club. I hope it gets off the ground quick and builds from there. Maybe once it's in full swing I'll see if I can't begin participating down the road on a regular basis. Cheers ya all!

Sounds good to me. I'll join :D

Want to nominate a film?

Anyone else up for it?

Also a vote for the Film Club List would also be nice in order to get some front page publicity.

I nominate Dumbo... it's a little more than a hour, so it will be easy to watch!

The funny thing is people suggest stuff on the thread but, at the end of the day, we just have 4 suggestions...

If you don't mind, I will suggest 10 movies so you can add some of them here :

- 'Dark city' (1998)
- 'A perfect world' (1993)
- 'Crash' (1996) directed by Cronenberg, not the academy award winning feature...
- 'Alpha dog' (2006)
- 'Silent Hill' (2006)
- 'Nikita' (1990)
- 'Mar adentro (2004)
- 'Festen' (1998)
- 'The Bourbe identity' (2002) why not?
- 'Barry Lyndon' (1975)

@johanlefourbe: We do have enough films for Febuary. I'll only allow people who have already chosen to choose again as a last resort.

I'll certainly try to hollow out some time for such a project. Count me in.

I hereby nominate 'Begotten'.

Begotten Trailer

Begotten Full Version

Alright, I'm decided: I nominate Birdman of Alcatraz (1962).

Also, can someone link me to an online viewing of Mildred Pierce?

Can I pick Take Shelter because i just downloaded the dvdrip.
Since you guys picked hard-to-find old movies, we need links. Take Shelter download link 1 2 yeah I know I hate 2 part downloads too :l

Same as Pumpkinate, I need to a link for Mildred Pierce.
Is it possible to know how many members are included to the Film Club right now ?

I think it would work better if, when someone nominate a movie, that they directly provide the link to it. I mean, it is now Monday and the only movie I really would like to watch (Mildred Pierce) this month is not available yet. Next week, we are supposed to watch another movie.

Mildred Pierce

veehd.com/video/4583033_Mildred-Pierce-1945-8-0-10-imdb-Dvdrip

Dumbo!

Here's the link: www.movshare.net/video/v127q738p4yr6

It works for me fine!

For more movies, go here: www.classiccinemaonline.com/

I just now realized that Birdman of Alcatraz is two and a half hours long... I'll think of something else for us to watch, since that's pushing the feature length rule.

Feature length means anything that's over 40 minutes long. Your choice is ok.

Alright. Phew.

I nominate The Godfather Part 2.

I also nominate Drive.

You can only nominate one film Ryan P.

Seen The Godfather Part 2 and Drive. Both are sick! Pop Pop!

Okay, I will nominate Drive (2011).

I'd like to change my nomination to Agnes and His Brothers. I think a much more appropriate film for this group. Funny as hell from what I remember, It'll give me a reason to re-watch.

It's streaming on Netflix.

I previously nominated The Miracle of Morgan's Creek. It is on youtube in 10 parts

thank you very much

Thanks for the switch Michael.

Is this where discussion will happen?

Just finished Mildred Pierce so-to-say. I actually fell asleep with about 10 minutes left, then tried to dial it back and veehd wants me to download some sort of pluggin, so I just read how it ended.

I do like a good film noir, and did rather enjoy the film until about the middle on where she found her success. Then I got absolutely bored with the banter back and forth.

At the beginning when her husband left, musing about slapping Veda around I cringed, thinking, what a complete jerk. But, man he was dead on..what a rotten little gash that Veda was.

If this film had been trimmed down a solid half hour, at least, it would have likelier been more enjoyable for me. The acting was really solid though. It reminded me of Fassbinder's The Marriage of Maria Braun which I very much enjoyed and could have likely served as inspiration for Mildred Pierce.

I'll keep discussions within this thread for the time being.

Anyway, disappointed you didn't enjoy it, but all to their own.

Anyone else watch the film? It's going to be time to watch In the Valley of Elah next.

Soon, no worries.

I do intend to watch In the Valley of Elah soon.