I am a big Hawking fan and yet I have not seen A Brief History of Time. Has anyone seen it? Recomend it? Hawking is such an amazing character that I can't imagine a film could do disservice to him even if it tried. So I'll probably rent it if I can find it.
On that note: Has anyone rented any Morris DVD'S? Extras for something like Thin Blue Line or Mr Death could be good.
I've seen A Brief History (own the VHS) and it's great with a capital G. The teacup theory in the film will stay with me for the rest of my life.. I don't think there are any Morris films/doc's on DVD yet. Too bad. He's a natural resource.
Other documentary filmmakers that must be seen:
Ron Mann (Twist, Grass, Comic Book Confidential)
Ken Burns (Baseball, Jazz)
Michael Moore
"Set the controls for the heart of the Sun" - Pink Floyd
Ken Burns seems a little plastic to me.
I liked Civil War but I thought his baseball piece was flacid.
I did not know that he did a Jazz piece. How was that?
Burns' Jazz is the last word on the subject. He covers EVERYTHING. Baseball was a little weak. I thought he put a lot of filler into that series. The editing was fine, tho.
"Set the controls for the heart of the Sun" - Pink Floyd
My best sci-fi/espionage mini-series ever made. I love this mini-series. Patrick McGoohan is a terrific actor, director and writer and it shows in certain episodes. The new DVD box set is a definite purchase.
Great, will check it out. That's a subject for which I need some starting point.Originally posted by Johann
Burns' Jazz is the last word on the subject. He covers EVERYTHING.
Morris and Burns are great but I've enjoyed these as much or more than anything they've done.
CRUMB by T. Zwigoff
VISIONS OF LIGHT:The art of cinematography
THE WONDERFUL, HORRIBLE LIFE OF LENI RIEFENSTAHL
HOOP DREAMS
PARADISE LOST:Child murders at Robin Hood Hill
PARADISE LOST 2: Revelations
THE GLEANERS AND I (Agnes Varda)
4 LITTLE GIRLS (Lee)
BROTHER'S KEEPER
I recommend these for rental or purchase. I have seen each
at least twice. The top 6 are essential viewing in my humble opinion.
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