The Film Fidelity Movie Club - March 2010 - The Troubles

[TJ Wells]

just a note; this is the only monthly project that will focus on a topic. upcoming projects will focus on filling in people’s gaps in major directors filmographies

http://cinephile87.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/hunger_michael_fassbender1.jpg

For the month of March, I will be focusing on The Troubles, the violent, bloody struggle between England and Ireland, that started in the 1960s and lasted ’til the late 90s, though many say it never really ended.

A brief Wikipedia synopsis:
The principal issues at stake in the Troubles were the constitutional status of Northern Ireland and the relationship between the mainly-Protestant Unionist and mainly-Catholic Nationalist communities in Northern Ireland. The Troubles had both political and military (or paramilitary) dimensions. Its participants included politicians and political activists on both sides, republican and loyalist paramilitaries, and the security forces of the United Kingdom and of the Republic of Ireland.
Films that will be included:

Four Days in July (Mike Leigh, 1985) – T.J. Wells
In the Name of the Father (Jim Sheridan, 1993) – Thomas Balkcom
Hunger (Steve McQueen, 2008) – Dan Wotherspoon
Omagh (Pete Travis, 2004) – Malcolm Lacey
Fifty Dead Men Walking (Kari Skogland, 2008) – Brad Baker
Bloody Sunday (Paul Greengrass, 2002) – Preston Smith
Wind That Shakes the Barley (Ken Loach, 2006) – Chris Cleary

I will be linking to the reviews as I receive them.

[IAmNietzche]

Elephant (Alan Clarke, 1989)
Angel (Neil Jordan, 1982)

[TJ Wells]

I wasn't sure whether to include Elephant since it's only 39 minutes long, but if someone wants to watch it I'll definitely include it.

[Indoor Living]

I'd like to be part of this, but I'm a little confused on what this exactly is. Is it like 'pick one, watch it, review it...monthly?' Or what?

[TJ Wells]

I'd like to be part of this, but I'm a little confused on what this exactly is. Is it like 'pick one, watch it, review it...monthly?' Or what?
No. When I get an adequate number of films, I'll ask for participants. People will then PM me with the film they'd like to tackle, and then have until the end of March to get their review in. Go to Dan's blog (http://closelywatchedtrains.wordpress.com) for a bit of an idea of how it'll be.

[TJ Wells]

Bump. If you're interested in participating, let me know in a PM which film you'd like to review. I'll update the main post as titles are claimed. This will be likely the final list of films:

Cal (Pat O'Connor, 1984)
Four Days in July (Mike Leigh, 1985)
In the Name of the Father (Jim Sheridan, 1993)
The Boxer (Jim Sheridan, 1997)
Hunger (Steve McQueen, 2008)
Omagh (Pete Travis, 2004)
Fifty Dead Men Walking (Kari Skogland, 2008)
Bloody Sunday (Paul Greengrass, 2002)
Five Minutes of Heaven (Oliver Hirschbiegel, 2009)
Some Mother's Son (Terry George, 1996)
Elephant (Alan Clarke, 1989)
Angel (Neil Jordan, 1982)
Wind That Shakes the Barley (Ken Loach, 2006)

[TJ Wells]

Really looking forward to this.

[Thomas Balkcom]

as am I.

[TJ Wells]

Europa today! My word is bond!

[IAmNietzche]

Excellent.

[TJ Wells]

Excellent.
Surprisingly linear.

[Prestonxsmith]

Finally got my hands on Bloody Sunday. When is this due, TJ?

[TJ Wells]

Finally got my hands on Bloody Sunday. When is this due, TJ?
End of March. Take your time. Incredible film.

[Thomas Balkcom]

will try to have mine done in the next two weeks.

[Prestonxsmith]

End of March. Take your time. Incredible film.
Okay, great. I am really pumped to see it.

[a speedo model]

I fucking love Hunger.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I fucking love Hunger.

I have yet to see it.

[a speedo model]

I have yet to see it.
Really interested in hearing your thoughts on it. One of my favorites from the last few years. Beautifully shot film.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Really interested in hearing your thoughts on it. One of my favorites from the last few years. Beautifully shot film.

if you love it, then I need to see it.

[alice+interiors]

Damn, I would've liked to do 50 Dead Men Walking. I think I'll just watch a few of these instead.

[Pat k]

Cal (Pat O'Connor, 1984)


Cal is based on a good book!

[Thomas Balkcom]

bump. How is everyone coming along? Movie should come in the mail today so I will get to work on it soon.

[TJ Wells]

Have the advantage of Netflix Instant for mine. Will hopefully have time to watch and review in the next week or so. Also have TtO and my Docs marathon, not to mention work and finishing my Columbia application, so we'll see.

[TJ Wells]

http://filmfidelity.com/2010/03/16/march-2010-the-troubles-project/

[TJ Wells]

Bumped. Where are we, folks? A week left. Hoping to get watched/written on Friday.

[Wake Up]

Geez. I need to get to mine.

[Thomas Balkcom]

still working on it. probably by Sunday.

[reductiondesign]

Yeah, I'll be doing this and my Tackling the Oeuvre review this weekend.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Yeah, I'll be doing this and my Tackling the Oeuvre review this weekend.

can't wait.

[cshadows2887]

My Melville comes this weekend. And as soon asI get a chance to watch Rashomon, I'll be getting The Wind that Shakes the Barley.

[Prestonxsmith]

Got mine like a week ago through netflix. I am putting priority on it.

[Thomas Balkcom]

wow @ how fucking amazing In the Name of the Father is.

[Wake Up]

Damnit. I need to write mine up.

[TJ Wells]

Did anyone watch their movies? If so, post your reviews here or (preferably) on your blog so I can link to them. I'm going to be making my projects span two months (i.e. next one, Powell/Pressburger, will be April/May) so people have some more time to get them done. If you're interested in that one, btw, be on the lookout for the thread later today. I already call Black Narcissus.