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Top 10 movies that have influenced your work!
If you grew up a multi-media kid like me, you may have seen a lot of films that have had imagery that has followed you into your work (if even in spirit). I'm just curious who else out there has been influenced by the silver screen. These are NOT really my top ten favorite films, but certainly films that have influenced my work one way or another. Here are mine in no particular order: Kiss Me Quick Good Morning...And Goodbye Suspiria The Monkey's Uncle Videodrome Mad Monster Party Logan's Run Phantom Of The Paradise Russ Meyer's "Up!" Flash Gordon (yes, the one from the 70's) Now how about you? Dec 11 06 06:23 pm Link 10? I can only think of 3 significant movies. The Godfather - parts I, II & III. Heavily influenced me on what NOT to do  Dec 11 06 06:29 pm Link C R Photography wrote: Hee! Especially #3 I'm sure. ;D Dec 11 06 06:33 pm Link ...not in any special "order", but, as they pertain to some thought provoking and nature photography : -Splendor In The Grass -Bagdad Cafe -Song of The South -Lion King -Peter Pan -Schindler's List -Sophie's Choice -Dances With Wolves -Star Trek -Lady and The Tramp -Bambi Dec 11 06 06:47 pm Link Right off the top of my head, only four pop into my brain, but really not more than that (in terms of affecting my photography, not in terms of movies I enjoy or think are brilliant). La Dolce Vita (well, and to a much lesser extent, 8 1/2) Stealing Beauty Before Sunrise Lost in Translation EDIT: Y Tu Mama Tambien... and pretty much anything by Alfonso Cuaron Dec 11 06 06:50 pm Link D-Cup Nymphos Dec 11 06 06:56 pm Link Aesthete Studios wrote: You and your GWB!! Dec 11 06 09:12 pm Link Kill Bill Dec 11 06 09:20 pm Link Dec 11 06 09:24 pm Link lotusphoto wrote: It's in my collection, that movie isn't that much older than I am. I love it, (and Verushka's never been hotter... hell, NOBODY'S ever been hotter), but it doesn't affect my work much. Dec 11 06 09:33 pm Link the big lebowski pulp fiction Fallen The prophecy clay pigeons mother night 12 monkeys heavy metal i claudius fear and loathing in las vegas Dec 11 06 09:40 pm Link pretty much all david lynch, 'in the mood for love' and '2046'... amazing photography Dec 11 06 09:42 pm Link Well, in terms of photography...how about: Single White Female Dec 11 06 09:44 pm Link Goodness! sooooo many, but here are a few: THE RED SHOES, A MAN AND A WOMAN, LOOKING FOR MR,GOODBAR, BARRY LYNDON, DAYS OF HEAVEN, HARAKIRI, THE NINTH CONFIGURATION, ISLANDS IN THE STREAM, THE MAN WHO FELL FROM GRACE FROM THE SEA. Dec 11 06 09:55 pm Link funny face blow up a man and a woman la dolce vita the conversation apocalypse now stealing beauty the dreamers modigliani le petite jerusalem Dec 11 06 09:58 pm Link -Planet of the Vampires -Hercules in the Haunted World -North by Northwest -Vampyros Lesbos -The Curious Dr. Hump -Behind Locked Doors -Faster Pussycat Kill Kill -Fingered -Barbarella -Blue Velvet Dec 11 06 10:00 pm Link Hmmm...Influenced my work? I'll give you 5 in no particular order. - Airplane - Caddyshack - Full metal jacket - Eurotrip (At least I was promised the shirt that says "Klub Vandersexxx" - Big Lebowski Dec 11 06 10:03 pm Link Recently: Mrs. Henderson Presents Moulin Rouge Shop Girl Dec 11 06 10:04 pm Link lawrence art wrote: How could i forget: BLOOD AND BLACK LACE, BLACK SUNDAY Dec 11 06 10:04 pm Link saverio wrote: Sounds like we have a lot in common, actually. Dec 11 06 10:11 pm Link For me Black Hawk Down was a turning point in regards to how I approached lighting. The lighting in that movie is amazing - dramatic oranges and greens that seem natural in context. Dec 11 06 10:18 pm Link Hmmm, interesting topic. In no particular order: -Days of Heaven -Apocalypse Now -The Third Man -Black Narcissus -Beauty and the Beast (Cocteau) -Masque of the Red Death (Corman, Cinematography by Nick Roeg) -Ran (Kurosawa) -Night of the Hunter -Repulsion -Blade Runner Dec 11 06 10:25 pm Link Raging Bull Memento Heat Hero Unforgiven ET Dec 11 06 10:33 pm Link Marko Cecic-Karuzic wrote: indeed! and i think we have some friends in common as well, the f11 gang. yes, it seems we both have a blend of film and stills reflected in both of our bodies of work, love yours by the way, your work that is! saverio Dec 11 06 10:33 pm Link I doubt I could name 10, but here we go: Blade Runner (lighting, mood, and industrial feel; I don't think it shows up in my work) Seven (that movie was shot beautifully, very haunting) Stealing Beauty (seems to be a fave here; I know the natural settings show up in my stuff alot) Braveheart (classy, emotional. Lots of greenery) Sirens (similar to Stealing Beauty; if I need to explain further, you just haven't seen it) Boxing Helena (the shots are crisp, sexy, and sophisticated) Dec 11 06 10:41 pm Link "Debbie Does Dallas" "Behind the Green Door" "Girls Gone Wild - Spring Break edition" "Naughty Nurses" "Teach Me, Teacher" "Sorority Sisters"... ... and whatever movies UnoMundo recommends. Dec 11 06 10:47 pm Link Barakka Black Narcissus The Godfather (parts I and II) E.T. Blade Runner The Searchers She Wore A Yellow Ribbon The American President Transformers: The Ultimate Doom Directed By John Ford Lawrence of Arabia The Grapes of Wrath Jaws Apocalypse Now Ran The Seven Samurai Dreams The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence The Apartment The Matrix The Big Lebowski The Dark Crystal The Muppet Movie Mean Streets The Seventh Seal Wild Strawberries Solaris (Tarkovski) Milo and Otis The Hot Spot The Quiet Man Citizen Kane The Name of The Rose Superman Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Return of The Jedi Red Lost Horizon Goodfellas Gone With The Wind Yankee Doodle Dandy Ghostbusters Dumbo Requiem For A Dream oh, damn, 10? Dec 11 06 10:54 pm Link Fast Times at Ridgemont High Ferris Beuller's Day Off Do the Right Thing Silence of the Lamb Space Jam Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (not Charlie) Super Fly A Nightmare on Elm Street (1) Last American Virgin Hero Dec 11 06 10:55 pm Link Anything shot by Emmanuel Lubezki - Meet Joe Black, The New World Blade Runner Domino Man on Fire Baraka The Mirror Lost Highway Dec 11 06 10:59 pm Link apocalypse now night of the living dead metropolis the 7th sign fight club easy rider taxi driver lolita dawn of the dead vertigo Dec 11 06 11:07 pm Link anything Ingmar Bergman...particularly persona. Dec 11 06 11:07 pm Link Grand Prix La Mans Dec 11 06 11:11 pm Link Citizen Kane! Dec 11 06 11:17 pm Link Can models play this game too? Not necessarily my favorite films, but the ones that have influenced my work the most are: The Big Sleep Juiliette of the Spirits Blade Runner Irma la Douce Pandora's Box Saint Joan The Umbrellas of Cherbourg The Night of the Iguana Rear Window Some Like it Hot When I'm stumped for an expression or pose, I often think of the women in these movies and try to emulate them. Dec 11 06 11:19 pm Link Domino. lol. I'm serious. Dec 11 06 11:22 pm Link Jessalyn wrote: Hey, you do look a lot like Keira Knightley (although you aren't cadavarously skinny and your face isn't frozen into a permanent "I just tasted something yucky" expression). Dec 11 06 11:28 pm Link I can't give up all my sercets So here is a few.. PULP FICTION MUNICH BLOW Dec 11 06 11:36 pm Link no movies have influenced my work thus far. Dec 11 06 11:43 pm Link Barry Thoms wrote: two of my favorites! not that they influenced my work, but definately my soul! have you seen Dec 12 06 12:07 am Link There are many of them that have inspired me...little by little....same as music, paintings etc. I had Raging bull in the back my mind when I was shooting these for example:     Dec 12 06 12:24 am Link |
