must be considered films

La leçon particulière: if nothing, it’s at least quite pretty

 

la leçon particulière (the private lesson)

actor renaud verley and actress nathalie delon (yes the wife of alain delon)

and the main actress : a gold 1967 lamborghini miura P400

 

1968 french drama directed by michel boisrond  following a teenage boy who begins an affair with an older woman  in paris.

la leçon particulière is the kind of film that politely knocks on the door of scandal and then lets itself in anyway, wearing a perfectly tailored suit. what starts as a seemingly innocent arrangement—private lessons for a young man—quickly turns into a masterclass in awkward tension, moral gray zones, and the art of raising eyebrows without saying a word. the teacher, elegant and composed, handles the situation with the calm precision of someone ordering coffee, while the student oscillates between curiosity and the realization that this is definitely not in the standard curriculum. it’s all very french: a little provocative, a little philosophical, and somehow both serious and absurd at the same time—like discussing ethics while dramatically staring out a window for no practical reason. by dd

CATEGORIES: clips, must be considered films

other music new york city: a documentary

a young chloe sevigney shopping at the other music store in noho new york

other music a documentary film official trailer 2020

if you can afford it, i do suggest you rent it and support the peeps, i will def do so myself

we used to shop at “other music” on east 4th just above houston near lafayette, across the street from tower records… i bought over a 100 cds and records from “other music” through the years, along with my top favorite “jammyland records nyc” which was then located at 60 east 3rd street in the east village and a few others… funny enough i never thought of “other music” as this super cool place, it was a bit broad – or so i thought, but i loved the people who worked there, and i surely was recommended some of my favorite records at “other music”… like rhythm & sound featuring tikiman and fela kuti & the africa ’70 V.I.P. / authority stealing long play rare release… and many others. i personally have not seen this documentary film but will definitely look it up maybe this very weekend. if you hate the concept of spotify and apple music as much as i do, you may find this interesting

here is a little blurb on the documentary: “other music was an influential and uncompromising new york city record store that was vital to the city’s early 2000s indie music scene. but when the store is forced to close its doors due to rent increases, the homogenization of urban culture, and the shift from CDs to downloadable and streaming music, a cultural landmark is lost. through vibrant storytelling, the documentary captures the record store’s vital role in the musical and cultural life of the city, and highlights the artists whose careers it helped launch including vampire weekend, the rapture, animal collective, interpol, yeah yeah yeahs, william basinski, neutral milk hotel, sharon van etten, yo la tengo and TV on the radio. the film opened theatrically in new york city at IFC center on april 15th 2019 and played in theaters in over twenty cities around the world. the film is digitally available on Vimeo On Demand, Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Fandango at Home. produced and directed by puloma basu and rob hatch-miller. by uh

CATEGORIES: album covers, clips, music, must be considered films, ny places

The beauty behind kubrik’s barry lyndon

william hogarth, marriage a-la-mode: 2, the tête à tête, 1743

stanley kubrick, barry lyndon, 1975

thomas gainsborough, the blue boy, 1770

stanley kubrick, barry lyndon, 1975

george stubbs, eclipse, 1770

stanley kubrick, barry lyndon, 1975

john constable, malvern hall, 1821

stanley kubrick, barry lyndon, 1975

jacob van ruisdael, wheatfields, 1670

stanley kubrick, barry lyndon, 1975

watch for more of the beautiful shots from the film here

a few references that kubrick used for this film. this guy was clearly a genius… even used my favorite composition of all time by franz shubert!! by tnt

CATEGORIES: art, history, lovely, must be considered films

11 x 14 a 35mm film by james benning (1977)

one of most widely praised american avant-garde films of the late 70s

james benning’s 1977 feature is a laconic mosaic of single-shot sequences void of conversations.

directed by james benning… a great film worth a watch. no dialogue just a visual feast…

“cinema can tell stories or just evoke them depending on the imagination of the spectator. between this very simple statement there are numberless shades of grey. in the forum-program (the festival presented a restored version blown up on a 35 millimetre print) one can read: “11×14 is film theory in images. the more films we see the more books on film we read, over the years a certain accumulation about cinema is approached.” watch it and see what it does for you…  by uh

CATEGORIES: clips, must be considered films

inside jim jarmusch’s new collab with the skateroom

the collaboration includes an unreleased series of the filmmaker’s photographs printed on skate decks

as well as an exclusive short film of miami skateboarder beatrice domond shot by jarmusch himself

a short film by jim jarmusch, starring beatrice domond

jim jarmusch, the acclaimed filmmaker and visual artist, is a self-proclaimed night owl. his best ideas and most creative revelations come to him after dark which, in a remarkable way, really translates into the atmosphere of his projects. one such project was the rare photography series taken by him in the 1980s. jarmusch repeatedly captured the screen of an analogue television while watching a vast repertoire of black-and-white films. the result was a selection of intuitively taken snapshots, hidden in the archives until now. four decades later, the skateroom is proud to feature those captivating works in our first skate art collection with the iconic filmmaker. a nod to jarmusch’s collage-making practice, the photographs have been featured on skate decks in seemingly random sets of threes. whether their placement seems contrasting or connected is up to the eye of the viewer. the artist himself refers to the process as more dreamlike than logical, with the dark background of each board adding to the mysterious effect. as with all collections from the skateroom, this collaboration will contribute to the funding of skatepark construction and educational initiatives for underprivileged youth worldwide. purchasing an edition is not only a chance to own a unique artwork from jim jarmusch, but also an opportunity to make a tangible impact, one skate deck at a time. by nwa

CATEGORIES: backstage, must be considered films, perfect gift, surf-skate

a swedish love story : beautiful cinematographery jörgen persson and directed by roy andersson

swedish cinematographer jörgen persson the man responsible for the color and look of this forgotten film

a swedish love story 1970 a film by roy andersson

roy (arne lennart) andersson swedish film director

now showing on mubi

shot mostly with a long lens the film brings a beautiful sense of quiet innocence. while the subject matter is rather boring, like great french films of the late 60s, the film is more about memorable moments, rather than the story. a welcome find on this lost 1970’s film just out on mobi. worth watching. by kl

CATEGORIES: must be considered films

lumumba : la mort du prophete a french film by raoul-peck on the life of patrice lumumba

lumumba : death of a profit

stills from the film starring, agreat performance by, eriq ebouaney as patrice lumumba

watch for free on youtube – if link is broken try : here

lumumba is a 2000 biographical film directed by raoul peck. a co-production of france, germany, belgium, and haiti. filmed in french, the film depicts the rise and fall of patrice lumumba, and is set in the months before and after congo-léopoldville achieved independence from belgium in june 1960. war in the democratic republic of the congo at the time of filming caused the film to be shot in zimbabwe and beira, mozambique.

CONTROVERSY : the film generated some controversy in 2002, when frank carlucci, a former american government official and protege of donald rumsfeld, persuaded HBO to delete a reference to him during the airing of the film. the scene in question involves a group of belgian and congolese officials deciding whether to kill lumumba. carlucci is asked for input, and he mumbles that the US government does not involve itself in the internal affairs of other countries. at the time, carlucci was the second secretary of the US embassy in congo. he denies playing any role in the death of llumumba: “the scene is tendentious, false, libelous; it never happened and it is a cheap shot.” the scene remains on the DVD version of the film. by dd

CATEGORIES: history, must be considered films, politricks

from ground zero: oscar short listed palestinian film by executive producer michael moore now in theaters

watch the oscar shortlisted film “from ground zero” extended schedule through january 23rd at the quad theater in west village NYC. check showtimes here.

22 short films, by 22 young and seasoned directors, filmed in war-torn gaza as recently as oct 2024. please see showtime for MN, CA, WI, VA, TN, FL and many more U.S. states…

“it’s an honor to stand in solidarity” – michael moore director of roger and me, bowling for columnine, fahrenheit 9/11, and sicko.

from executive producer michael moore and palestine’s official submission for the 2025 academy awards, “from ground zero”, is a collection of revealing stories from 22 palestinian filmmakers living through war, who capture their lives in gaza amidst war. using a blend of animation, documentary, and fiction, they create a powerful testament to the steadfastness of the human spirit. this film serves as a remarkable reflection of how art can thrive even in the darkest times, showcasing the enduring spirit and creativity that emerge amid ongoing devastation. please check for showtimes here. by dd

CATEGORIES: earth related, must be considered films, politricks

paradigm universe introductions : the substance meet helter skelter

helter skelter is a 2012 japanese horror film about a top model who undergoes cosmetic surgeries to maintain her appearance

directed by mika ninagawa staring erika sawajiri

“the substance” 2024.  —-   “helter skelter” 2012

have not seen it yet but on my list. this is a cult classic and after seeing the substance i was reminded that i must see this asap. by tt

CATEGORIES: clips, must be considered films

Design and photography : the album cover art of Hipgnosis

from bb with love

squaring the circle (the story of hipgnosis album cover art)

and the full film watch it before its taken down

great film for all you music lovers, this goes back into the 60s and 70s and the rise of album cover art of the era. pink floyd most famous album art; from dark side of the moon, atom heart mother (cow cover), and animals, with the flying pig that escaped the tethers and almost crashed airplanes landing into heathrow. watch it all on this free link on youtube before they take it down. by bb

CATEGORIES: clips, music, must be considered films

SPECIAL TRANSMISSION FROM GP – TO WATCH

 

our dear gp was kind enough to risk great danger and share these encrypted sequences – after much effort, and peril, we’ve uncovered their meanings.

here below is a full transcript of what was shared :

 

— begin transmission —

 

on the beach at night alone, directed by hong sangsoo

 

the worst person in the world, directed by joachim trier

 

irma vep (tv show), directed by olivier assayas

 

— end transmission —

 

take care gp, until then dear friend! by lsd

CATEGORIES: art, clips, must be considered films

i’ll tell you what you are… a weekend movie

oldie but goodie: dogville by lars von trier and beanpole by kantemir balagov

two movies we will be watching this weekend. it’s required viewing.

you don’t even know nothing, yah you’re dumb as hell.

we’re smart as fuck. you like stuff for poors.

ok ta ta… lets see if i get reprimanded!!! by lsd

 

CATEGORIES: art, clips, must be considered films