La Môme
by gpeddino (Thu Feb 26 2009 14:16:16)
Amazing movie, mostly because of Cotillard's stunning performance. The script was a bit confusing at parts, due to the non-chronological structure, but the music, the scenarios, everything was superb.
My favorite scene is the one with Marlene Dietrich.
by AClementineRoseInBloom (Tue Mar 10 2009 02:10:02)
I agree. Marion Cotillard brought Edith Piaf to raw, vivid life. The way it was filmed was very effective..the dark, gritty, dream-like sequences. Just beautiful throughout. She earned that Oscar and then some.
My favorite scene was when Edith is told that Marcel's plane has crashed. I even said out loud "But he's waiting for her on the bed!" Then the tears!
by Sorte_Orm (Fri Mar 13 2009 17:59:40)
I think this movie is good only becuse of the performance of Marion Cotillard.
I don`t think it would have been as good if she had not been in it.
Thursday, 30 April 2009
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
IMDB Forum Quotes
Persepolis
by lakealice (Mon Sep 29 2008 20:00:27)
A very imaginative, compelling animated film--I admired it very much. The characters seem real, it is full of unexpected humor, and the story of the Islamic Revolution and its aftermath is fascinating, as seen from the point of view of a young girl. Highly recommended.
by Caffeine-Free (Thu Oct 16 2008 22:24:46)
I agree, it certainly is all of these things. I really appreciate the work put into both of the books, they're truly amazing. The film is incredible as well. It's creative, thought-provoking and tells a real story that needs to be heard.
by outsider-2 (Fri Apr 3 2009 19:10:23)
I had the same sentiments after watching it. I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed it.
by bastardbrame (Tue Mar 10 2009 06:14:19)
I must say that this film opened up my eyes to the iranian culture. I, unfortunately, like others im sure just seem to take most media at face value. Therefore images of hollering extremists do come to mind, instead of human beings when i hear the word iran or iraq or middle east etc.... the most powerful aspect of this film is the fact it makes me question these mental images and makes me wonder why im being handled mentally like a puppet. anyway great film, very powerful.
by shjamieson (Tue Jul 8 2008 06:48:08)
I loved this film. What's special about Satrapi is that there's nothing particularly special about her. She was a kid who grew up in a violent place, she's a human being. That's part of her point - the average person suffers from the efforts of the extreme. You think that Iran as a nation is out to destroy the West but obviously it isn't all of Iran, there are people over there who just want to get on with their lives, who resist the authority in the small ways that they can but have no recourse on a grand scale.
Amelie
by obscure_note (Thu Apr 9 2009 07:13:23)
I don't know why most women love it, but for me the theme of pursuing your own happiness - in this case, your sexual happiness - really resonated with me. Nowadays there are so many movies that degrade women. To see a movie that affectionately treats women is well, simply refreshing.
by LaceW (Thu Apr 9 2009 06:03:00)
I like how you can just get lost in it.
by NothingGoldCanStay28 (Thu Apr 9 2009 16:53:55)
I think Amelie might be my favourite film :)
I love it because it speaks to the massive dreamer in me that wishes i had the nerve to do something about said dreams haha, and for them to actually work out!
That and just the feeling you get when the film finishes - a bit warm and fuzzy! haha. I think its a girl thing! A lot of my male friends have watched it and either didn't get it or hated it. But you should definitely give it another go! :)
by thetfh44 4 days ago (Mon Apr 13 2009 19:16:40)
I'm a guy and i think this film is very close to perfection!
by jukierubixcube 1 day ago (Thu Apr 16 2009 13:51:32)
As a shy introverted woman who spends most of her time in her head, I love Amelie because she's a braver version of myself. lol It's a dreamer's movie, really. If you can't dream, you can't watch it. That's a decree.
by Bailiwick2002 (Tue Mar 10 2009 15:10:51)
No, I kept putting off this movie because I figured it would be some type of 'girly' movie of little real worth or value. Instead I was shown a beautiful, idealistic, fantastic, warm, fuzzy, wonderful movie, with interesting characters and a sweetly non-saccharine story. Audrey Tautou owned the role and was able to present underlying emotions with subtlety and spot-on understatement - or maybe you have to be an idealistic introvert like myself to catch them.
by lakealice (Mon Sep 29 2008 20:00:27)
A very imaginative, compelling animated film--I admired it very much. The characters seem real, it is full of unexpected humor, and the story of the Islamic Revolution and its aftermath is fascinating, as seen from the point of view of a young girl. Highly recommended.
by Caffeine-Free (Thu Oct 16 2008 22:24:46)
I agree, it certainly is all of these things. I really appreciate the work put into both of the books, they're truly amazing. The film is incredible as well. It's creative, thought-provoking and tells a real story that needs to be heard.
by outsider-2 (Fri Apr 3 2009 19:10:23)
I had the same sentiments after watching it. I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed it.
by bastardbrame (Tue Mar 10 2009 06:14:19)
I must say that this film opened up my eyes to the iranian culture. I, unfortunately, like others im sure just seem to take most media at face value. Therefore images of hollering extremists do come to mind, instead of human beings when i hear the word iran or iraq or middle east etc.... the most powerful aspect of this film is the fact it makes me question these mental images and makes me wonder why im being handled mentally like a puppet. anyway great film, very powerful.
by shjamieson (Tue Jul 8 2008 06:48:08)
I loved this film. What's special about Satrapi is that there's nothing particularly special about her. She was a kid who grew up in a violent place, she's a human being. That's part of her point - the average person suffers from the efforts of the extreme. You think that Iran as a nation is out to destroy the West but obviously it isn't all of Iran, there are people over there who just want to get on with their lives, who resist the authority in the small ways that they can but have no recourse on a grand scale.
Amelie
by obscure_note (Thu Apr 9 2009 07:13:23)
I don't know why most women love it, but for me the theme of pursuing your own happiness - in this case, your sexual happiness - really resonated with me. Nowadays there are so many movies that degrade women. To see a movie that affectionately treats women is well, simply refreshing.
by LaceW (Thu Apr 9 2009 06:03:00)
I like how you can just get lost in it.
by NothingGoldCanStay28 (Thu Apr 9 2009 16:53:55)
I think Amelie might be my favourite film :)
I love it because it speaks to the massive dreamer in me that wishes i had the nerve to do something about said dreams haha, and for them to actually work out!
That and just the feeling you get when the film finishes - a bit warm and fuzzy! haha. I think its a girl thing! A lot of my male friends have watched it and either didn't get it or hated it. But you should definitely give it another go! :)
by thetfh44 4 days ago (Mon Apr 13 2009 19:16:40)
I'm a guy and i think this film is very close to perfection!
by jukierubixcube 1 day ago (Thu Apr 16 2009 13:51:32)
As a shy introverted woman who spends most of her time in her head, I love Amelie because she's a braver version of myself. lol It's a dreamer's movie, really. If you can't dream, you can't watch it. That's a decree.
by Bailiwick2002 (Tue Mar 10 2009 15:10:51)
No, I kept putting off this movie because I figured it would be some type of 'girly' movie of little real worth or value. Instead I was shown a beautiful, idealistic, fantastic, warm, fuzzy, wonderful movie, with interesting characters and a sweetly non-saccharine story. Audrey Tautou owned the role and was able to present underlying emotions with subtlety and spot-on understatement - or maybe you have to be an idealistic introvert like myself to catch them.
Monday, 27 April 2009
Condensed Findings from Questionnaire
Why do you choose to watch French films rather than just Hollywood/British productions?
• More original, visually more interesting
• Different cultural, social and political views/conventions
• It would be limiting to only watch American/British films.
Is there anything you like about French films that you expect all of them to have?
• French actors
• Subtitles rather than dubbing (However there would likely be others who would prefer a dubbed film to reading subtitles)
• Quirky humour
Amelie:
Where did you watch the film and why did you watch it there/on that format?
• At home after recommendation
• With friend after being recommended it
What did you like about the story?
• It was quirky, funny and original
• Nice location
• It was more personal and intimate than Hollywood often is
• Style of filming
What did you like about the characters?
• True to life but still intriguing
• Quirky and unusual
• Unpredictable
• Amusing
• Their attitudes
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
• Meeting Amelie and her family (the repetition, fun and unusual)
• The kissing at the end (unconventional but sweet)
• Reasons why Nino might not have got the letter (very funny)
• Making fun of grocer by setting clock early etc.(Funny and well presented)
Persepolis:
Where did you watch the film and why?
• At home after recommendation
• With friend after being recommended it
What did you like about the story?
• A personal insight into political situation didn’t know about
• Original visual style
• Mix of tragedy and comedy
• That it was one that wouldn’t be found in Hollywood
What did you like about the characters?
• Believable
• Could relate to them
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
• The censoring of the Birth of Venus
• The impression of the restrictions on life portrayal throughout
• Finding out what happens to virgin women sentenced to death – shocking, brings back how serious the situation is amongst the comedy
The Science of Sleep:
Where did you watch the film and why?
• At home after being lent it by friend
• At home with Family
• At cinema
What did you like about the story?
• Unusual and original
• Visually stunning
• Never really knowing whether something is real or a dream (fragmented narrative)
• Deeper ideas and morals present
What did you like about the characters?
• The naivety of the main character
• Their normal reactions to bizarre situations
• Understated support cast played their characters really well
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
• All the dream sequences – Well made and visually arresting
• More original, visually more interesting
• Different cultural, social and political views/conventions
• It would be limiting to only watch American/British films.
Is there anything you like about French films that you expect all of them to have?
• French actors
• Subtitles rather than dubbing (However there would likely be others who would prefer a dubbed film to reading subtitles)
• Quirky humour
Amelie:
Where did you watch the film and why did you watch it there/on that format?
• At home after recommendation
• With friend after being recommended it
What did you like about the story?
• It was quirky, funny and original
• Nice location
• It was more personal and intimate than Hollywood often is
• Style of filming
What did you like about the characters?
• True to life but still intriguing
• Quirky and unusual
• Unpredictable
• Amusing
• Their attitudes
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
• Meeting Amelie and her family (the repetition, fun and unusual)
• The kissing at the end (unconventional but sweet)
• Reasons why Nino might not have got the letter (very funny)
• Making fun of grocer by setting clock early etc.(Funny and well presented)
Persepolis:
Where did you watch the film and why?
• At home after recommendation
• With friend after being recommended it
What did you like about the story?
• A personal insight into political situation didn’t know about
• Original visual style
• Mix of tragedy and comedy
• That it was one that wouldn’t be found in Hollywood
What did you like about the characters?
• Believable
• Could relate to them
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
• The censoring of the Birth of Venus
• The impression of the restrictions on life portrayal throughout
• Finding out what happens to virgin women sentenced to death – shocking, brings back how serious the situation is amongst the comedy
The Science of Sleep:
Where did you watch the film and why?
• At home after being lent it by friend
• At home with Family
• At cinema
What did you like about the story?
• Unusual and original
• Visually stunning
• Never really knowing whether something is real or a dream (fragmented narrative)
• Deeper ideas and morals present
What did you like about the characters?
• The naivety of the main character
• Their normal reactions to bizarre situations
• Understated support cast played their characters really well
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
• All the dream sequences – Well made and visually arresting
Filled Out Questionnaires
Sophie Bridger
Why do you choose to watch French films rather than just Hollywood/British productions?
More original, visually more interesting
Is there anything you like about French films that you expect all of them to have?
French actors, a subtitled option on the DVD (Dubbing makes me angry)
Amelie:
Where did you watch the film and why did you watch it there/on that format?
At home, on video
Convenience of viewing
What did you like about the story?
Quirky funny, original
Nice location
What did you like about the characters?
True to life but still intriguing
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
Amelie aime… Amelie je n’aime pas…
Fun and unusual, memorable, instant insight
The kissing at the end – unconventional but very sweet
Reasons why Nino might not have got the letter – very funny
Persepolis:
Where did you watch the film and why?
Home - convenience
What did you like about the story?
A personal insight into political situation I didn’t know about
Original visual style
What did you like about the characters?
Found I could really relate to Marjane
The Science of Sleep:
Where did you watch the film and why?
At home – convenience (lent DVD by friend)
What did you like about the story?
Unusual and original, visually stunning
What did you like about the characters?
The way [the main character was] naïve but cool
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
The dream sequences
Tom Hands
Why do you choose to watch French films rather than just Hollywood/British productions?
[For the] different cultural input [and, conventions [that are] used
Is there anything you like about French films that you expect all of them to have?
French?
Amelie:
Where did you watch the film and why did you watch it there/on that format?
At Em’s (girlfriend) house
She had said it was good
What did you like about the story?
It was more personal and intimate than Hollywood often is.
What did you like about the characters?
[They were] quirky and unusual
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
The photo-booth scene and the closing – You get a feel for the mystery and Amelie’s curious nature
Persepolis:
Where did you watch the film and why?
At Em’s
She had said it was good
What did you like about the story?
It was very unique but also educational
Englightening about Iran – a kind of story not scene in Hollywood
What did you like about the characters?
Again you got very close to them and look up to the [something] characters.
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
Not specific scenes but distinctly the impression of the restrictions on life portrayal throughout
Emily Macaroglu
Why do you choose to watch French films rather than just Hollywood/British productions?
Not a conscious decision but it would be limiting to only watch American/British films.
Is there anything you like about French films that you expect all of them to have?
Quirky sense of humour
Amelie:
Where did you watch the film and why did you watch it there/on that format?
At home – had heard it was good.
What did you like about the story?
Quirky, memorable
Style of filming
What did you like about the characters?
Sense of humour, eccentric, attitudes
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
Meeting Amelie + her family – the format of ‘taking things out of something, clearing it out, putting everything back again’
Making fun of grocer by setting clock early, phoning asylum etc. Funny and well presented
Persepolis:
Where did you watch the film and why?
At home – was bought it as present
What did you like about the story?
Political yet amusing, some[time] tragic some[times] lighthearted
What did you like about the characters?
Believable, Marjane’s view of them changing over time
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
The censoring of the Birth of Venus So much for study of anatomy…
Finding out what happens to virgin women sentenced to death – shocking, brings back how serious the situation is amongst the comedy
The Science of Sleep:
Where did you watch the film and why?
Family were watching it
What did you like about the story?
Never really knowing whether something is real or a dream
What did you like about the characters?
Normal reactions to bizarre situations
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
All the dream sequences – especially parts with pony – textures of dream – creations very well done
Joe James
Why do you choose to watch French films rather than just Hollywood/British productions?
In foreign cultures there are a wide variety of social and political views. It is interesting to see these unfamiliar views portrayed through a plot and characters.
Is there anything you like about French films that you expect all of them to have?
Quirky physical comedy
Amelie:
Where did you watch the film and why did you watch it there/on that format?
Living room, on DVD
What did you like about the story?
Engrossing and original
What did you like about the characters?
Amusing and unpredictable
The Science of Sleep:
Where did you watch the film and why?
Cinema, bi-weekly trip
What did you like about the story?
The story provides a simple, fragmented narrative with deeper ideas and morals present.
What did you like about the characters?
The main character becomes annoying in places but overall provides a great climax packed with an understated support cast.
Why do you choose to watch French films rather than just Hollywood/British productions?
More original, visually more interesting
Is there anything you like about French films that you expect all of them to have?
French actors, a subtitled option on the DVD (Dubbing makes me angry)
Amelie:
Where did you watch the film and why did you watch it there/on that format?
At home, on video
Convenience of viewing
What did you like about the story?
Quirky funny, original
Nice location
What did you like about the characters?
True to life but still intriguing
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
Amelie aime… Amelie je n’aime pas…
Fun and unusual, memorable, instant insight
The kissing at the end – unconventional but very sweet
Reasons why Nino might not have got the letter – very funny
Persepolis:
Where did you watch the film and why?
Home - convenience
What did you like about the story?
A personal insight into political situation I didn’t know about
Original visual style
What did you like about the characters?
Found I could really relate to Marjane
The Science of Sleep:
Where did you watch the film and why?
At home – convenience (lent DVD by friend)
What did you like about the story?
Unusual and original, visually stunning
What did you like about the characters?
The way [the main character was] naïve but cool
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
The dream sequences
Tom Hands
Why do you choose to watch French films rather than just Hollywood/British productions?
[For the] different cultural input [and, conventions [that are] used
Is there anything you like about French films that you expect all of them to have?
French?
Amelie:
Where did you watch the film and why did you watch it there/on that format?
At Em’s (girlfriend) house
She had said it was good
What did you like about the story?
It was more personal and intimate than Hollywood often is.
What did you like about the characters?
[They were] quirky and unusual
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
The photo-booth scene and the closing – You get a feel for the mystery and Amelie’s curious nature
Persepolis:
Where did you watch the film and why?
At Em’s
She had said it was good
What did you like about the story?
It was very unique but also educational
Englightening about Iran – a kind of story not scene in Hollywood
What did you like about the characters?
Again you got very close to them and look up to the [something] characters.
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
Not specific scenes but distinctly the impression of the restrictions on life portrayal throughout
Emily Macaroglu
Why do you choose to watch French films rather than just Hollywood/British productions?
Not a conscious decision but it would be limiting to only watch American/British films.
Is there anything you like about French films that you expect all of them to have?
Quirky sense of humour
Amelie:
Where did you watch the film and why did you watch it there/on that format?
At home – had heard it was good.
What did you like about the story?
Quirky, memorable
Style of filming
What did you like about the characters?
Sense of humour, eccentric, attitudes
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
Meeting Amelie + her family – the format of ‘taking things out of something, clearing it out, putting everything back again’
Making fun of grocer by setting clock early, phoning asylum etc. Funny and well presented
Persepolis:
Where did you watch the film and why?
At home – was bought it as present
What did you like about the story?
Political yet amusing, some[time] tragic some[times] lighthearted
What did you like about the characters?
Believable, Marjane’s view of them changing over time
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
The censoring of the Birth of Venus So much for study of anatomy…
Finding out what happens to virgin women sentenced to death – shocking, brings back how serious the situation is amongst the comedy
The Science of Sleep:
Where did you watch the film and why?
Family were watching it
What did you like about the story?
Never really knowing whether something is real or a dream
What did you like about the characters?
Normal reactions to bizarre situations
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
All the dream sequences – especially parts with pony – textures of dream – creations very well done
Joe James
Why do you choose to watch French films rather than just Hollywood/British productions?
In foreign cultures there are a wide variety of social and political views. It is interesting to see these unfamiliar views portrayed through a plot and characters.
Is there anything you like about French films that you expect all of them to have?
Quirky physical comedy
Amelie:
Where did you watch the film and why did you watch it there/on that format?
Living room, on DVD
What did you like about the story?
Engrossing and original
What did you like about the characters?
Amusing and unpredictable
The Science of Sleep:
Where did you watch the film and why?
Cinema, bi-weekly trip
What did you like about the story?
The story provides a simple, fragmented narrative with deeper ideas and morals present.
What did you like about the characters?
The main character becomes annoying in places but overall provides a great climax packed with an understated support cast.
Thursday, 23 April 2009
Questionnaire Questions
Questionnaire
Why do you choose to watch French films rather than just Hollywood/British productions?
Is there anything you like about French films that you expect all of them to have?
Questions specific to each film:
Where did you watch the film and why did you watch it there/on that format?
What did you like about the story?
What did you like about the characters?
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
Why do you choose to watch French films rather than just Hollywood/British productions?
Is there anything you like about French films that you expect all of them to have?
Questions specific to each film:
Where did you watch the film and why did you watch it there/on that format?
What did you like about the story?
What did you like about the characters?
Can you pick two of your favourites scenes from the film and say what you it is you like about them?
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Le pacte des loups (2001) Clip
As usual the nerds of Youtube have only bothered to only upload clips of fight scenes.
Potential Primary Research Methods
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I will analyse the specific films I have picked as my texts.
Questionnaires
I have made a list of four potential people to be
my focus group and fill out questionnaires.
Browsing relevant user contributions on web
Taking extracts from posts on IMDB forums
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