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Post by politicidal on May 20, 2018 19:32:26 GMT
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Post by politicidal on May 24, 2018 23:07:16 GMT
Now, Kathryn Bigelow is a superb director and her raw, edgy and hard hitting DETROIT, deserved more praise than Gerwig's nothing movie. I know right? It seemed to fall by the wayside. Darn shame. |
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Post by Terrapin Station on May 25, 2018 17:47:51 GMT
I just watched the horror film anthology XX yesterday, and I agreed with the comments that said that if the film and its marketing didn't make such a big deal about featuring female directors, about being a horror film anthology "from a female perspective," etc., I would have never known that.
Nothing was significantly different than the sorts of shorts that the "ABCs of Death" anthologies featured, for example.
Some parts were good. Some were pretty cliche (although still enjoyable enough at that). Some things were kind of subpar. Some things were frustratingly murky/abstract and kind of unfinished-feeling, including the endings of segments that were otherwise good.
But it just felt pointless to make such a big deal out of women directing it. That didn't seem to make any notable difference.
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Post by dirtypillows on Sept 20, 2018 2:01:48 GMT
I like Foster, but she is also being a bit deluded and spoiled. Sexism is not always to blame for quality, skill or talent. Due to her standing, she was given the opportunity to direct films and they weren't that great. She knows that she doesn't have the same clout as an actress now, so does she want that clout back as a director? Greta Gerwig's Lady Bird was over-hyped and over-praised and she only got the nod because of the female movement wanting recognition, just because they have different genitals than males and feel special. They cry otherwise. Now, Kathryn Bigelow is a superb director and her raw, edgy and hard hitting DETROIT, deserved more praise than Gerwig's nothing movie. I didn't care for "Lady Bird" at all, except for Laurie Metcalf's performance in it. Otherwise, I just have two words for Jodie Foster: Ida Lupino |
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Post by dirtypillows on Sept 20, 2018 3:45:24 GMT
I didn't care for "Lady Bird" at all, except for Laurie Metcalf's performance in it. Otherwise, I just have two words for Jodie Foster: Ida Lupino Lady Bird was as average as they come and Metcalf grated on me. There was nothing special or even anything redeeming or that enjoyable about it. Any other director could have made her film and perhaps made it better, but could Gerwig direct the other films that were more noteworthy and didn't get a director nod? Even the superficial gay teen film Love Simon was made with more integrity and flair.
Do you mean that Ida Lupino also tried and failed as a director, or that the films series she directed were well done and praiseworthy.
Ida Lupino directed several films and tv shows and did so without much fanfare. I've only seen one thing she directed and that was an episode from "The Twilight Zone" - The Masks, which is one of my very favorite episodes. I like Ida, though. I loved her on "Columbo" and "Charlie's Angels" and she was in my one of my favorite gothic suspense melodramas - "Ladies in Retirement". Also, of course, "Food of the Gods" with that glorious line "Oh, please God. I swear I won't never do no more bad things! I swear it! But, God, oh, please, don't let no rats eat me!" - priceless. I got the impression (not sure where I got it, but I did) that Lupino directed because she wanted to and not for some feminist agenda. I just like her! |
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Post by dirtypillows on Sept 20, 2018 12:52:10 GMT
Ida Lupino directed several films and tv shows and did so without much fanfare. I've only seen one thing she directed and that was an episode from "The Twilight Zone" - The Masks, which is one of my very favorite episodes. I like Ida, though. I loved her on "Columbo" and "Charlie's Angels" and she was in my one of my favorite gothic suspense melodramas - "Ladies in Retirement". Also, of course, "Food of the Gods" with that glorious line "Oh, please God. I swear I won't never do no more bad things! I swear it! But, God, oh, please, don't let no rats eat me!" - priceless. I got the impression (not sure where I got it, but I did) that Lupino directed because she wanted to and not for some feminist agenda. I just like her! I have seen The Trouble With Angels, directed by Ida Lupino. It is a nice and fun little film with Haley Mills.
Yes, good point, Lupino wasn't about grandstanding her decisions to be a director and seeking approval and recognition for it. Foster is very outspoken with her opinions and that is all very well, but there are times when I get the feeling that all this woe is me, I'm a woman in Hollywood and I'm not given my due, due to gender—and not just Foster here—is only because of spoiled and self-entitled privilege. It is another example of female arrogance and narcissism, that we don't often hear of male directors complaining if they don't make it. Some get a shot and if they're not good, or their films failed, they just have to try their hand at something else.
Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster are apparently good mates. She has directed 4 films, the first 2 in the 90's. They were nothing to write home about to my mind. The other 2, one with Gibson, didn't appeal to me whatsoever. She has been given a chance more than most I would say, due to her status. Gibson on the other hand is a terrific director. One may not like his films, but he has a complete grasp of film as a visual medium and how to convey its language. His directed films have been critically acclaimed because they were worthy.
I forgot about "The Trouble With Angels". It was a nice and fun little film. I liked it. I forgot Ida Lupino directed it. (Or never knew in the first place) Anyway, I never realized that Jodie Foster was the least bit outspoken. She has always seemed quiet and reserved and conservative (not politically conservative, necessarily) but temperamentally conservative. I think most good to great directors can't be people lovers, they can't be gentle and they certainly can't worry about hurt feelings. I also think that it probably helps if they're a little bit crazy. They have to be driven type people, and driven mostly by their own vision and point of view. The one exception I can think of to all this is Jonathan Demme. I mean I like Diane Keaton a lot. She's funny and quirky and sincere and seems like kind of a warm person. But I think her film "Heaven" flopped (didn't see it) and if it was received poorly, then it might just be those character traits that make her so agreeable. The one great female director I can think of is Lina Wertmuller, and that's it. Did you see "Seven Beauties"? It was fascinating. Never saw "Swept Away..." and I definitely want to. If there are any others, I'm not aware of them. Though I can see Penny Marshall taking control of the helm with confidence. Absolutely. |
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Post by deembastille on Sept 23, 2018 2:11:31 GMT
The sad part... The Brave One was an embarrassment to New York women. You wander around central park at 3am, with you wimp-assed dog, you get what you get.
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Post by Cooper, the Golden Retriever on Oct 6, 2018 14:33:03 GMT
Ida Lupino directed several films and tv shows and did so without much fanfare. I've only seen one thing she directed and that was an episode from "The Twilight Zone" - The Masks, which is one of my very favorite episodes.
I like Ida, though. I loved her on "Columbo" and "Charlie's Angels" and she was in my one of my favorite gothic suspense melodramas - "Ladies in Retirement". Also, of course, "Food of the Gods" with that glorious line "Oh, please God. I swear I won't never do no more bad things! I swear it! But, God, oh, please, don't let no rats eat me!" - priceless. I got the impression (not sure where I got it, but I did) that Lupino directed because she wanted to and not for some feminist agenda. I just like her! Me, too, pardon the pun!! She even directed one of "Gilligan's Island's" most beloved episode's, the only co-directed one (with George M.Cahan, another veteran of the show and TV), 1966's "The Producer", with special guest star and uncredited show producer PHIL SILVERS as his Sgt.Bilko-like "Harold Hecuba"! (1966-67 season, season 2)! |
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Post by Cooper, the Golden Retriever on Oct 8, 2018 2:59:52 GMT
Me, too, pardon the pun!! She even directed one of "Gilligan's Island's" most beloved episode's, the only co-directed one (with George M.Cahan, another veteran of the show and TV), 1966's "The Producer", with special guest star and uncredited show producer PHIL SILVERS as his Sgt.Bilko-like "Harold Hecuba"! (1966-67 season, season 2)! Why have you quoted me in your last post as making a statement dirtypillows made?
Oh..my bad, I'm sorry. Corrected right after this.(see duplicate post right after I finish this.) |
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Post by Cooper, the Golden Retriever on Oct 8, 2018 3:02:36 GMT
Lady Bird was as average as they come and Metcalf grated on me. There was nothing special or even anything redeeming or that enjoyable about it. Any other director could have made her film and perhaps made it better, but could Gerwig direct the other films that were more noteworthy and didn't get a director nod? Even the superficial gay teen film Love Simon was made with more integrity and flair.
Do you mean that Ida Lupino also tried and failed as a director, or that the films series she directed were well done and praiseworthy.
Ida Lupino directed several films and tv shows and did so without much fanfare. I've only seen one thing she directed and that was an episode from "The Twilight Zone" - The Masks, which is one of my very favorite episodes. I like Ida, though. I loved her on "Columbo" and "Charlie's Angels" and she was in my one of my favorite gothic suspense melodramas - "Ladies in Retirement". Also, of course, "Food of the Gods" with that glorious line "Oh, please God. I swear I won't never do no more bad things! I swear it! But, God, oh, please, don't let no rats eat me!" - priceless. I got the impression (not sure where I got it, but I did) that Lupino directed because she wanted to and not for some feminist agenda. I just like her! [crossposted after I'd unintentionallyt posted it in another's quote of the above.] Me, too, pardon the pun!! She even directed one of "Gilligan's Island's" most beloved episode's, the only co-directed one (with George M.Cahan, another veteran of the show and TV), 1966's "The Producer", with special guest star and uncredited show producer PHIL SILVERS as his Sgt.Bilko-like "Harold Hecuba"! (1966-67 season, season 2)! |
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