The Netflix Film School

Information

Whether you really went to film school or not, let's create a group for learning about filmmaking. Bernardo Bertolucci once said "the only way to learn about making movies is to watch movies..." so let's create some Lists for folks to watch/discuss.

Members: 75
Created By: droidmaker
Latest Activity: Jul 20

Discussion Forum

What Matters Most in the Process? 3 Replies

As this group concerns itself with the art and craft of filmmaking, I'd like some thoughts on the following: Yes, film is a collaborative art form, but who among the collaborators makes the most s...

Started by Will. Last reply by mercurio3 Jul 20.

Trying to remember this movie... 1 Reply

Not sure if this is the right forum to post this question, if not, please let me know where would be better. I've been going nuts trying to remember the name of a movie I saw about 20 years ago, t...

Started by Lloyd. Last reply by Will Jul 12.

Brown University: Semiotics 66 2 Replies

This course affected my understanding of cinema in general, and -- apparently -- had a wide effect across popular culture. I'm working on producing some movie lists from the course, but here's an i...

Started by droidmaker. Last reply by droidmaker Jun 29.

Book Recommendations

Have been looking at books on film theory and semiotics. Anyone have recommendations before blow $$$ at amazon.com? : ) Really interested in more current film theory, not Post-Modern theory.

Tagged: books, post-modren, theory

Started by jaytoast Jun 11.

Film School on TV!

I'm a recent film school grad -- just got done with USC last year. I just saw the promo for this week's Ghost Whisperer just about killed me. It's about an obsessed film school kid, in a black over...

Started by jadedsilver13 Apr 23.

Comment Wall (3 comments)

Add a Comment

You need to be a member of The Netflix Film School to add comments!

3 Comments

Comment by Will on July 12, 2008 at 4:36pm: If one is to follow Bertolucci's belief, I think it's a good idea to see*:
The Wind (an American silent)
McCabe and Mrs. Miller
Bonnie and Clyde (great editing by the great editor, DeDe Allen)
Sullivan's Travels
In the Mood for Love
Blow Up
Drowning by Numbers
3 Women
Jules and Jim
Last Tango in Paris
High Noon
Gabrielle
La Strada
Groundhog Day
Stranger Than Paradise
Annie Hall
La Jetee (a short film w/ more impact than many three times its length)
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
Shame
*Important caveat: These are not necessarily going to be films that one may like; they are listed as exemplars of film technique.

Comment by noelle2053 on July 4, 2008 at 7:05pm: I wanted to major in Film and my school Cal State Long Beach has a great program yet my parents threatened to disown me so my friend Jan (chemical engineer major) and I (a history/ poly sci major) get together over coffee and work on screen plays. This group is great

Comment by Napier's News on May 7, 2008 at 11:38am: Glad to be a member of the group. I love film discussion so feel free to comment me for my opinions and thoughts or for friendly debate.
Jim