I know I’m getting in there early, but we’re now taking suggestions for what you’d like to see on the schedule in the first term of next year.
To vote for a film you’d like to see or suggest a new film, please visit the suggestions page.
If you want to make a case for an unusual entry, then here’s the place to make it and convince us
The Programming Meeting to determine the final schedule will take place within the first few weeks of the summer term. As we approach that time, I’ll create a draft schedule based on the votes which can then be discussed here.
I’m not saying don’t put Goodfellas on the schedule, but last time it came, it had the ends of every reel lopped off (Gareth was quite annoyed at entire shots missing) and a kajillion splices, used about a can of IPA, had home made cue dots (many sets of awkward ones) way too high on soft masked film (which meant that we had to rack the film low in preparation), on acetate and in dolby A/mono (we had to keep switching betwixt the two because the proj in the audience said it sounded horrible, despite the fact that we did a sound test before the film to decide). I just wanted to put that out there. And I’m going back two years, so it may have further deteriorated…
Those are all negative points. It is freekin’ awesome though! Just needs much love. 8)
I know you’ve heard this a million times already but I’d like to push Once Upon a Time in the West- the most badass Western ever! Another (anime) classic would be Akira which would draw the attendance of the Anime and Manga society.
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I think the original was one of the best horror films in the last few years. From what I’ve heard the sequel (out on the 28th May) is meant to be good too.
Classics
The old classics didn’t do too bad last term. Maybe we should try another. Films like Third Man and Lawrence of Arabia have flopped in the past so I guess it would be best to go for a REALLY big name film like Casablanca, It’s a Wonderful Life, Psycho or North by Northwest.
Pulp Fiction
Here’s my case for Pulp Fiction getting its Friday week 2 slot again:
We know it will do well and may well sell out (it sold out in that slot 2 years ago and nearly sold out last year). While I agree that the society isn’t here just to make money, we do need showings with higher takings like this to pay for the midweek screenings. Pulp Fiction is likely be one of the most successful showings of term (it’s been in the top 2 or 3 for the last couple of years).
A big successful screening early in term gets us lots of new members which is important for later on (more people getting the weekly email after all). Last year there were 134 free tickets for new members sold (suggesting a similar number of memberships). That’s more than either the Friday before or after (and one of those was Star Trek).
I personally think having a popular classic film at the end of week 2 emphasises to the new undergrads that we don’t just show the latest blockbusters.
While some of the crew may be bored of it, selling out/nearly selling out for two years in a row suggests that it is what the new undergraduates want to see.
If we show New Moon just to cater to the masses then why not Pulp Fiction…
Pulp Fiction
I don’t think it’s fair to equate Pulp Fiction with New Moon.
It’s also a film that almost no freshers will have been able to see on the big screen, so presents us with a good chance of showing off the advantages of cinema to them- and again advertising us as a society.
I don’t agree with the idea as running it as a cash cow showing, that’s not cool.
George wasn’t really - his first four points explained the counter argument. His fifth point was an example for those who won’t be won over by 1-4.
Um, we do need to make a profit on films. As much as WSC is about fun and doing funky film things, a few bad terms in a row and we could shut down. Just like Southampton did Besides, there’s also George’s points 1-4 :!:
George wasn’t really - his first four points explained the counter argument. His fifth point was an example for those who won’t be won over by 1-4.
Um, we do need to make a profit on films. As much as WSC is about fun and doing funky film things, a few bad terms in a row and we could shut down. Just like Southampton did Besides, there’s also George’s points 1-4 :!:[/quote]
I wasn’t going after George’s arguments, and I’m aware how important having enough money to continue is. But, it is one of the argument’s that’s sees to be bought up almost every time we talk about Pulp Fiction. Ultimately the first fortnights films have an impact on how Freshers view the society, and I believe that most of the people in a Pulp Fiction sell-out will have at least some intention of returning to the society. (Especially next year if the chairs are comfortable )
Also, there’s the question of whether Pulp Fiction stands up as a film,
to which I think we all know the answer.
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Also, there’s the question of whether Pulp Fiction stands up as a film,
to which I think we all know the answer. :D[/quote]
High Fiiiiiive!!! :lol:
I’m seriously in favour of showing Pulp Fiction, despite its lack of cinematographic value. If people want to see it, as is obviously the case, we should offer it to them.
On unrelated matters, High School Musical 3 did really well when we showed it. :roll:
I Am Love (Io sono l’amore), an Italian film starring Tilda Swinton, was released today and has received good reviews from Empire and the quality newspapers.
Right then, film lovers, here we go!
Below is the provisional schedule for Autumn 2010 that I’ve been working on based on upcoming releases and votes on the films suggestions webpage:
Besides, there’s also George’s points 1-4 :!:
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If only we had the technology, we could show this: