Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-15

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-04

Auteur, Sukiyaki & Review | 6.28

After a brief discussion on auteur theory, we watched another Miike film: Sukiyaki Western Django.  Certainly not a fan favorite, but very much an intriguing idea. (more…)

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-27

Film Theory & The Happiness of the Katakuris | 6.23

We discussed many film theories this evening and topped it all off with The Happiness of the Katakuris.  Monday will bring our last film and auteur theory. (more…)

Postmodernism & Hot Fuzz | 6.21

What is postmodernism?  Is Hot Fuzz postmodern?  Tonight we discussed characteristics of postmodernism and screened Hot Fuzz. (more…)

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-20

Genre, Zombies & Pontypool | 6.16

An interesting conversation moving from just how many genres are there to zombies.  We then explored the world of Pontypool.  What exactly is the purpose of the piece after the credits? (more…)

Narrative, Genre & Survive Style 5+

What a better way to introduce narrative and genre by showing you the potential for breaking them.  Survive Style 5+ was an interesting departure from Hollywood, tell me what you think in the comments for bonus points. (more…)