New Francis and Fountain Commentary 


It’s great to see Francis back behind the director’s chair after pretty much a 10 year absence. Youth Without Youth is a love story wrapped in a mystery. Sounds a little like a David Lynch movie. Personally, I prefer knowing next to nothing about potentially great films which is why the trailer (16MB Quicktime) is perfect since it reveals next to nothing other than I really want to see this around the Christmas/New Year period when it gets released.

Also, Darren Aronofsky has posted his commentary track for The Fountain on his new website. Turns out the studio’s didn’t want him to do one so he decided to take it upon himself. Fuck yes! I wish more director’s would follow suit! The DVD isn’t out here in Australia just yet (10th October) so this should prove a worthwhile listen for fans of the film to play along when they get their DVDs.

 
 
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Monday, September 17 2007
 
Film General
 

The Fountain Remixed 

The Fountain Remixed
This is a really cool idea that I hope happens more in the future. Composer Clint Mansell (he of Requiem For a Dream scoring fame. You know the theme that ended up as the music in the LOTR: The Two Towers trailer and every footy tv preview this year) has set up a website for aspiring filmmakers and film composer to remix his music from the new film The Fountain. Essentially, he provides all the assets and you go ahead and remix one of the tracks. These two are nicely done.

Film and music companies should take note too. Rather than trying to sue over remixing existing material, why not embrace it. The more people know about the film/music, the better surely.

 
 
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Monday, November 20 2006
 
Film General, Music General
 

Most Anticipated films of 2006 


There’s promise for excellent cinema this year including new films from some of the best directors working today including Scorsese, Spielberg, Woody Allen, The Cohen Brothers, Sofia Coppolla, David Fincher, M. Night Shyamalan, David Lynch, Spike Lee, Darren Aronofsky, and Michael Mann just to name a few. These are what I consider to be my most anticipated films for 2006 but as always, there’s bound to be those gems that will creep out of nowhere, catch you by surprise and shake the very foundations of your cinematic soul. So get excited, grab your diaries and read on below (presented in no particular order, except the final one in the listing):

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Friday, January 6 2006
 
Film General