The 1980s: A marvelous time filled w/ mainstream cinema that patronized such
off-the-wall ideas as the possibility that skateboarding might help
fight crime, that high school-aged kids are pretty worthy of the epic adventure
treatment and even that aliens are somehow our friends. That era might be over, but it has not been forgotten,
especially at Brooklyn’s own BAMcinématek, which is kicking off a
massive new screening series that
seeks to spotlight the independent films of the neglected decade
between the golden age of the seventies' New Hollywood and the indie boom of the nineties
Formose documentary in the vein of Frederick Weisman or the
Maysles Brothers. Makes you feel the time, viscerally, and teaches us
about who we are and like a portal into the past, we can still learn a
lot. Nicely done, Joel Demott, much appreciate you recording that small
time in history.
This film is absolutely a breathtaking
visual essay and a piece of film history. In spite the lack of dialogue,
plot or other common elements it's still enthralling. It will still keep
you glued to your seat and show you an insightful new perspective on
the world as it is today (and as it was when the movie was filmed). A
great film that everyone should watch (along with Samsara) and a
surprisingly good piece to leave on in the background.
I think Sid & Nancy might just be the best
rock-based biographical film yet done. Better than Oliver Stone's The
Doors, better than last year's dismal Brian Jones flick whose name isn't
worthy of being repeated here. The reason Sid & Nancy rises above
the rest can be summed up in one word: talent. Sid & Nancy is the
result of a passionate filmmaker getting near-perfect performances from
his well-chosen cast, of welding great music and attention-grabbing
scenery to a modern tragedy that touches many emotions. The result is a
five-star film.
This remake of the 1932 classic
has become a virtual synonym for over-the-top violence, profanity and
amorality. This reputation isn't entirely undeserved. Still, those
who see only the mahyem are missing a very sad, gripping, and
dead-on-the-money tale of ambition and hubris. Al Pacino is at his
absolute best, and is supported by a phenomenal cast. You probably
won't find parts of this movie easy to watch (the
chainsaw-in-the-shower scene is as much a part of movie folklore as
"Here's lookin' at you, Kid), but it's a work of genius for both
director DePalma and much of the cast.
The Breakfast Club is defintely one of the greatest representations of emotions portrayed through images and music that I have ever seen. Five people from completely different angles are able to break down the walls of popularity, prejudice, and judgment, and come together as friends. If all films were made like this, the world would be in better condition than it is today.
As a child of the 00s, previous decades seem almost mythical to me. I
have only experienced the aftermath and the reputation that they have
been granted. Because of this I like to think that I have much less
nostalgia towards anything before the 80s. Here's a list of my top 5 favourite 80's films:
Seventeen (1983):
Formose documentary in the vein of Frederick Weisman or the
Maysles Brothers. Makes you feel the time, viscerally, and teaches us
about who we are and like a portal into the past, we can still learn a
lot. Nicely done, Joel Demott, much appreciate you recording that small
time in history.
Koyaanisqatsi (1982):
This film is absolutely a breathtaking
visual essay and a piece of film history. In spite the lack of dialogue,
plot or other common elements it's still enthralling. It will still keep
you glued to your seat and show you an insightful new perspective on
the world as it is today (and as it was when the movie was filmed). A
great film that everyone should watch (along with Samsara) and a
surprisingly good piece to leave on in the background.
Sid and Nancy (1986):
I think Sid & Nancy might just be the best
rock-based biographical film yet done. Better than Oliver Stone's The
Doors, better than last year's dismal Brian Jones flick whose name isn't
worthy of being repeated here. The reason Sid & Nancy rises above
the rest can be summed up in one word: talent. Sid & Nancy is the
result of a passionate filmmaker getting near-perfect performances from
his well-chosen cast, of welding great music and attention-grabbing
scenery to a modern tragedy that touches many emotions. The result is a
five-star film.
Scarface (1983):
This remake of the 1932 classic
has become a virtual synonym for over-the-top violence, profanity and
amorality. This reputation isn't entirely undeserved. Still, those
who see only the mahyem are missing a very sad, gripping, and
dead-on-the-money tale of ambition and hubris. Al Pacino is at his
absolute best, and is supported by a phenomenal cast. You probably
won't find parts of this movie easy to watch (the
chainsaw-in-the-shower scene is as much a part of movie folklore as
"Here's lookin' at you, Kid), but it's a work of genius for both
director DePalma and much of the cast.
And finally, Breakfast Club (1985):
The Breakfast Club is defintely one of the greatest representations of emotions portrayed through images and music that I have ever seen. Five people from completely different angles are able to break down the walls of popularity, prejudice, and judgment, and come together as friends. If all films were made like this, the world would be in better condition than it is today.
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