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So, it goes something like that... I can’t quite recall the specifics, honestly. I guess maybe the main event should be called "Jack & Jill," just so the headline act isn't some washed-up group like the Backstreet Boys or some other band pulled straight out of a museum.

Just a little teaser regarding the Budweiser stage, a quick word about Apple, and that’s basically how my days are passing lately...
I suppose they might finally announce someone for the main stage by April, maybe.🙄

Christian Taylor3 said:Well, Njah, I have to admit—I've barely even reached adulthood myself. 😁

I wouldn't call myself paranoid, per se; I think I'm just a naturally curious kid.

I was only joking, really... anyway, regarding your age—there is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. Honestly, you should just be proud.

And if you don't mind me asking one more thing—how often does a RAND Corporation study actually implement changes, and I guess, how would one even go about measuring that in a case like this?

That whole thing about the Tim Burton aesthetic is just phenomenal. I have to agree with mabusea on this one (which, let's be honest, I rarely do 😁), but who knows? Maybe one of those critics might actually surprise us for once...

babaluba, regarding that "Apocalypse" idea... there's an old saying that goes, "Be careful what you wish for, because it might just come true." Just imagine an "Apocalypse" movie featuring our own Hollywood actors and directing style 😂
that would truly be an apocalypse in the literal sense of the word. Besides, I feel like we've moved past the era for those kinds of films, or maybe it's just me—I don't think I'm fascinated by that pseudo-philosophical war movie vibe anymore 🤷 oh boy, now I'm going to be running to the restroom again just because I touched upon the subject of "Apocalypse" 🙂

Kevin Chavez3 said:Man, I’m sitting here reading through all these requests and petitions, and I honestly have to wonder... is there even a single decent band left in this world? 😢

Hehehehe... oh, they exist, don't worry. It just feels like they might be quietly passing us by this year, I guess. 😁

Nancy Fox89 said:I'm working on a research-study and I'm asking all you movie buffs for a little help. I'm curious about
this:
a) what kind of themes would you actually want to see explored in an American film
b) which American work of prose would you love to see adapted for the big screen?

Please include your age with your answers.
Thanks so much! 🙂

a) Themes: religion among Americans (maybe a documentary style?), romance (but, you know, without someone dying of a terminal illness halfway through, please), growing up (but maybe not through that tired lens of "life was better back in the old days")... stuff like that.

b) My favorite domestic prose—"white clown" (that would be really interesting to see), or maybe connecting the stories from "mama Leona," or Ferić's "child of Patras"... honestly, those are just the first things popping into my head right now.

Age: 24

Family, don't be paranoid.😉

Whoops, looks like it’s mostly just semi-famous bands on the lineup to start things off... I guess I’ll be saving some $100 instead.
Honestly, it doesn't bother me much. I've already got Cohen and Napa Valley on my radar, which is more than enough to make for a pretty great summer 😁

"Armin", without a doubt. "The Town" is also really solid, "The Guard" is super fun for me, "Metastasis" is an excellent movie, Smith’s work is good—maybe his best documentary is the one about shutting down the local fire station—"That Beautiful Night in Miami" is top-tier in certain parts, though I guess it's mediocre at other times...

As for the others, there's "Miss" (is that even an American title? I know it was some co-production, but I'm not sure which country it belongs to... I'll have to check IMDB 🙂), "forgive for kung Fu", "all for nothing", and I especially hold Matanic's "I Love You" and "fine dead girl" close to my heart...

Still, if I had to pick a number one, I'd put "Armin"—it's probably the hardest one to find any real flaw in...

Oh, right—I forgot two silly but dear movies of mine: "God Forbid Greater Evil" and "Sing Something Romantic"

Arthur Anderson75 said:If we don't get Placebo or Mus—then the organizers have totally failed us!

That guy from the Killers can't actually sing, I guess. It’s just desperate music.

But honestly, the metal stage is what matters. Let's go, Slayerrr!!!

😱

Have you ever been to one of their shows?

It’s the same thing for me, even when I was watching the ceremony... I mean, I really think Frost / Nixon was the best out of everyone nominated, truly. But I still can't help feeling a bit bummed about Gran Torino being left out of that category. It just feels like a missed opportunity, I guess. Maybe I'm overthinking it, but still. 😢 By the way, I suppose this topic could have just as easily been, "How do you all feel about the last three Oscar wins?" Or maybe even looking back over the last fifteen years? Because, if you ask me—and I guess that's my bias talking—only maybe three or four films in the last fifteen years actually deserved their trophies based on pure quality. Just an observation, I suppose.

urbannomad30 said:No, they were playing Unsane that day, obviously. You clearly have no clue. 🙄 😳 😁

These posts are just plain stupid. I come here hoping some actual information might leak out, but instead, people are just talking nonsense... well, at least it's easy enough to fit in. 😳

edit: okay, I guess all this guessing about The Black Crowes is fine. Maybe I should finally give them a listen.. plus The Dead Weather and Monsters of Folk too. 😳

But honestly, what else can we do when they just test our patience like this?
I haven't listened to The Black Crowes yet (though the cover is cool), and I could go for The Dead Weather or Monsters of Folk. Actually, if we're doing Monsters, we might as well include Mumford & Sons... seriously, organizers—we didn't ask for David Bowie!

btw, nimbleheron3, there really isn't any reason for the T-Centri to hold onto hope for salvation, because I'll definitely be taking hostages if they don't bring Sigur Ros. 😛

nimbleheron3 said:Oh, they'll be there, just you wait and see. They're definitely coming. It'll be 🙂 Alice in Chains, The Mars Volta, The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, and even Bob Marley🙂🙂
But seriously, I’m giving them three days to announce a headliner. If they don't, I might just go on a bloody rampage straight toward the first T-Centri building I find.

Me too... though we should probably coordinate first—I'm bringing a knife (in case they try to comfort us with some old headliner), an axe (if the festival's big name is someone in the league of The Killers), and a bazooka (if they don't give us a single name at all)... what are you packing?

rustywalker42 said:Hmm, atmosphere. 🙂 You could have at least mentioned why you liked *one* of them so much. Right now we just have this massive list and zero clue what actually clicked for you.
And I highly doubt they're ALL equally great.

I actually explained my reasoning, so I'd appreciate it if everyone else would be a bit more descriptive too.

Well, they aren't, which is exactly why I decided to bold certain parts. I guess that makes sense. 😛

Well, if you’re really going to insist, here goes:

With dramas like *Insider*, *Vera Drake*, *4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days*, or even those films by Iñárritu, I really find myself drawn to that sense of distance. It’s that sort of "cold," composed, almost objective way they handle heavy themes. Most movies just drown you in a pile of cheap sentimentality, but these don't. They stay steady. It’s similar to what I felt watching *Aspen*—or maybe it was *Mean Creek*, since we're already talking about rivers and corpses. I guess I just prefer that restraint. 🙂I find myself quite fascinated by how the landscape plays such a vital role in films featuring Gabriel Byrne and Laura Linney. It’s done so subtly, you know? Not at all overbearing. In the thriller genre, I think movies like Fargo, Simple Plan, and Transsiberian do this perfectly—though, I suppose, I missed mentioning those others along with many others I've seen. When it comes to dramas, I might add the Rijeka memory by the brilliant nostalgic Robert Redford, or perhaps Into the Wild starring Sean Penn. Then there are the Shyamalan films. They possess this eerie, emotional—often rather sad—atmosphere that he just executes so well, I guess. Out of everything I have watched, chronicle one escape captures that feeling of being trapped better than anything else. And then there is The Vanishing, which has this sort of mystical, drunken quality to it... it works so well, really.
Out of that horror list I put together, I’d have to single out Rosemary's Baby. In my opinion—and I could be wrong here—it might just be the film with the absolute best atmosphere ever made. I'd also add Psycho to that mix. It’s a gamble, really; it could potentially be a disaster, but there is something about the Bates house that just jumps out from the rest of the picture. It creates this sense of unease in the viewer that stays with you. Moving over to historical films, Gladiator is simply irreplaceable. I think it’s because they took an "old" genre and successfully injected it with a modern spirit and approach, all while being incredibly rich in detail. Actually, I should probably add Master and Warrior to that category as well. Peter Weir managed to capture life on a ship like nobody else ever has. As for gangster movies, I don't think there's much left to say about The Godfather, since everyone already knows the story. But Miller's Crossing? To me, that is stylistically the best gangster film ever made. It might even be one of the most stylistically perfect films in existence. I guess that's just how I see it.
I don't even feel the need to comment on action movies like *Leon* or *Man on Fire*. They are just so indescribably good. It’s funny, because I find that superhero or sci-fi flicks often have a really solid atmosphere, but then they lack any actual plot. No, I think the perfect marriage of those two essential elements—plot and vibe—really happened with *Blade Runner* (and *Alien*, which I completely forgot to mention!!!). Then you have *Gattaca* and *Sunshine*, which are such poetic and intelligent pieces of sci-fi. Even *all for love* fits into that strange little subgenre of artful sci-fi drama. And then there is Nolan's first *Batman*, where everything just hits that perfect ratio... I guess.
When it comes to comedies, I’d say Fellini’s *Amarcord* definitely captures the most beautiful atmosphere—though I suppose *Love Actually* creates such a wonderful mood, too. I guess I just have a massive soft spot for stories told through a child's perspective; there’s an honesty to it that feels so raw. In this case, they really nailed it. As for crime dramas, I’d have to single out *The Brothers* as a standout. It has this incredibly unpredictable, gritty atmosphere regarding the fight against crime, paired with some truly solid character development. Plus, the *brothers* have a few artistic sequences that are so well-done they almost convince you that the whole drug-fueled party scene is actually cool. Maybe that's just me, though.
When it comes to war movies, I guess what matters most to me is that psychological deep dive into the characters, paired with some truly incredible cinematography. For me, *Rescue Dawn* just hits that atmospheric sweet spot better than most. But, you know, I have to mention *Redacted* and *All Quiet on the Western Front* too—they’re both just phenomenal at capturing that specific, heavy atmosphere of stress and total helplessness, showing how war acts as this fertile ground for criminals to emerge. And then there's Terrence Malick's *The Thin Red Line*, which I almost completely forgot about, but honestly, that film is more like a poem than a story. Even if we step outside of war into pure drama, movies like *The New World* or *Fitzcarraldo* are essential. You just need to see them, experience them, and let yourself get lost in them... I suppose.
When it comes to kids' movies or animation, I have to give the edge to the Goonies. I guess it’s because that whole vibe just reminds me of being a kid, back when everything felt a bit brighter. Even America seemed better then—it felt like a place filled with decent folks, big houses, grand adventures, and incredibly brave people. As for animation, "Finding Nemo" and "Ratatouille" always cheer me up, but I still find myself drawn to that specific, irreplaceable magic found in those old Disney classics. It’s almost like trying to replicate the taste of McDonald's; some people might not care for it, but everyone recognizes that flavor immediately 🙂

p.s. (as for dramas with the best atmosphere)—fantasy dramas like "The Fall" and "Pan's Labyrinth" have such incredible atmospheres, just bursting with imaginative scenes. For more classic dramas, there's "Baltimore Story" and "Stand by Me," which are just overflowing with nostalgia for simpler times (assuming they actually existed, I suppose). Then there’s Moodysson's "Together," which makes you kind of want to go live in an American commune from thirty years ago; that warmth and sense of friendship just really grabs you... oh, and I should probably mention "Witness," which I honestly think belongs in my top five films from the 80s. That magical atmosphere once Ford reaches the Amish community is just something else. It's irreplaceable.

Anyway, I think that covers enough 😉

Oh boy, there are just so many...

Drama: "The Insider", "Vera Drake", "4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days", an Iñárritu masterpiece , "Together", "Pan's Labyrinth", "The Cell", "The Fall", "Witness", "Jindabyne", "New World", "All for Love", "After Wedding", "Story from Baltimore", "Stand by Me"

Horror: "Rosemary's Baby", "The Exorcist", "Irradiation", "The Spy"

Thriller: "Sixth Sense", "Unbreakable", "Chronicle", "Disappearance"

Historical: "Gladiator", "Braveheart"

Comedy: "Amarcord", "Little Miss Sunshine", "Juno", "The Mite", "Death on a Funeral", "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels", "Some Hot Love", "True Love"

Crime: The "The Godfather" trilogy, "Miller's Crossing", "Good Boy", "American Gangster", "Blood Brothers"

War: "Saving Private Ryan", "Full Metal Jacket", "Dawn Escape", "Final Fall", "Redacted", "War Victim"

Action: "Faithful Danny", "Man on Fire", "Taken", "Leon", "Deadly Weapon", "Die Hard"

SF / Hero : "Blade Runner", "The Matrix", "Gattaca", "Sunshine", "Batman Begins"

Kids and Animation: "The Goonies", "Mulan", "Finding Nemo", "Ratatouille", "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", "The Little Mermaid", "The Society Follows the Knot" and one more that isn't quite a kid's movie, "Son of Rambow"

And so on, and so forth...

Charles Hill2 said:I'm not thrilled; I was really hoping for a bigger headliner.

You aren't the only one feeling that way... though, I suppose they still have a chance to fix the lineup. If they don't, well, it's fine—the money stays in their pockets anyway 😁 as far as I'm concerned, seeing Mono and Leonard Cohen is plenty enough for me this year (especially considering how wild 2009 has been)—anything else is just a nice little bonus.

Wait, so when are they actually going to settle our doubts and announce whether it's Arcade Fire or Muse 🤣

David Jackson2 said:Honestly, the funniest titles always belong to those low-budget adult parodies—you know, the ones poking fun at massive Hollywood blockbusters. 😂 I’m talking about stuff like *Shaving Ryan's Privates*, *Breast Side Story*, or *Schindler's Fist*.

The truly beautiful ones? They usually stem from book adaptations—think along the lines of *House of Sand and Fog*.

Here are a few of my personal favorites: *Paris, Texas*, *Silence of the Lambs*, *Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me*, *The Purple Rose of Cairo*, or even *Scent of a Woman*...

As for the worst? It’s gotta be the pretentious ones—stuff like *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind*. 🙄

I totally agree... I mean, ESOTSM is actually a much better movie than the title suggests, because I was expecting another one of those overly deep, Kaufman-style muddled messes...

A few more great, straightforward titles: "The Insider", "Frozen River", "Frost/Nixon", "Jindabyne", "Mean Creek", "The Exorcist", "The Shining", "Pan's Labyrinth", "After the Wedding", "Antichrist", "Gladiator", "Closer", "Matchpoint"...

Dennis Lee87 said:Any news yet?

Oh, man, you can say that again... we're all just sitting here waiting like it's some kind of miracle, I swear. Honestly, I’m already starting to get pretty anxious. If, after all this agonizing wait, they decide to drop some washed-up mid-tier act as the headliner—something like Taylor Swift, for example—I might actually lose my mind. 🙂

Christian Taylor3 said:Don't make things up—just hop over there and get it done. 🙂 BTW, this is just the unofficial stance from the distributors regarding Crazy Heart (and a bunch of other smaller films): We're waiting on the AMPAS nominations, then the official Oscar confirmation—only then will we decide if Americans will actually see this movie in theaters. 👎

Well, yeah, obviously, that’s not surprising at all... they’re just dying to throw out that bait called "Oscar at Cinemark." On the flip side, to use the words of our dear friend Ivo: "People won't be watching that film," at least not on the big screen.

btw, I feel like I've been doing too much "hopping" around lately... damn it, I'm not some manager over at Kellogg's; my budget is pretty limited.

Christian Taylor3 said:Why even bother waiting? Why don't you just get a streaming subscription? 🤷 Honestly, even they don't know what's actually going to end up on Max. It's not just them—even the distributors are totally in the dark. I heard today that Crazy Heart will probably get a theatrical release anyway, so who really cares? 😕

I mean, I don't know anymore. There just aren't any rules left... one day a tiny festival flick like "Tuyin Brak" comes out (which is great, by the way—shout out to Discovery if you guys are reading this, thank you), and then we're just sitting around waiting for a bigger title. It's constant. I have a subscription, so that isn't the issue, but I really wanted to see "Antichrist" and "White Ribbon" on the big screen (and maybe catch "Crazy Heart" while I'm at it), so now I'm basically making up excuses for myself just to justify a trip to AMC 😛