LordCrumbs Birthday Giveaway

[LordCrumb]

Steelbook Prizes:



1st Place = First Choice + Underbelly: Tale of Two Cities
2nd Place = Second Choice
3rd Place = What Remains

How to Enter:

Participants must have either an Australian or New Zealand mailing address. If you live outside these two countries, you'll need to arrange something.

To enter, simply post what your top Three Australian or New Zealand films (yes I know, completely irrelevant to the prizes), with a brief explanation why.

Winners will be drawn completely at random on March 11th, approx 8:00pm NZ Time.




* Basket Case - Factory Sealed
* Underbelly - Factory Sealed
* Shutter Island FNAC and Akira - Opened but Mint

[simonsherry]

Well, Akira and Basket Case got my attention, so here's my entry:

1. Mad Max - bit of a gimme, but hey. I know a lot of people dig on the later films more, but the combination of the villains, supporting cast (Fifi, the Goose, that runty lawyer in kendo gear, the list goes on) and that in this first film we're seeing the world teetering over the edge towards the apocalypse sets a great tone for it all.

2. Everynight, Everynight - A film set in Pentridge and starring Bill Hunter and David Field. Based on a play that was in turn based on the experiences of the author, with a great OST by Paul Kelly. Been years since I saw it, and would love it if we get to release it through Umbrella. Not an easy watch, but worth it.

3. Meet the Feebles - Pure. Bug****. Crazy. Got a lot of love for Bad Taste and Braindead, but this one was gloriously ****ed up.

There you go!

Cheers
Si

[shireguy]

(hopefully not rude... but it's YOUR... not you're (that's : you are))

Anyway..

1. The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert.


What can one say about this classic ?? Ping pong C*cks in a frock on a rock.......... bloody Abba..... The Erko Pub (for those in Sydney....was once my usual haunt)..... the gung ho attitude of Stephan Elliott in getting this done.... and one Terrence Stamp - wrongly not awarded an Oscar for this !!!

2 Mad Max 2 aka The Road Warrior


Here is that START of the real action movies..... road chases never seen like this.... Mel not saying much.... the Humungus saying a lot more.... and no Tina.

3. The Chain Reaction (1980)


gee.. this is tough... what about Turkey Shoot ? what about Razorback ? What about even.... the long forgotten.. Race for the Yankee Zephyr.... or Black Sheep.....

ok.. the Chain Reaction had me 'sold' with the masked men, the remote location, and the chases... and well.... it was almost like Max And a great trailer at that time.

There's a lot of films that Australia made... not always too well... but stuff that deserves to be remembered.

[Cevolution]

Happy Birthday mate!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT2qFx9iSlM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZSv4HlyfIo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzQabX2Ghq4

If any further explanation is required , I'll have to write something a bit later, as I've had a few alcoholic beverages, and I am about to sit down to eat dinner.

[80sfanboy]

Happy birthday, mate!

Crocodile Dundee. Like many others, I grew up watching these movies and I still enjoy them to this day. It would be entirely unfair not to include them!

The Locals. Fantastic NZ movie that flew under the radar. I really like the way it was shot and the atmosphere.

Romper Stomper. With a radical soundtrack and some uncomfortable scenes, this is a great example of Australian cinema.

Hon Mentions:
The Big Steal
Wolf Creek
Two Hands
Rogue
Many more!

[L-Rouge]

OMG Akira .

The Lord Of the Rings

Simply put, this movie blew me sideways, Entirely patriotic kick, I had no idea we could compete with hollywood. I remember thinking as the Balrog came to visit that I had just witnessed one of the greatest moments in cinematic history, such jaw dropping visuals backed by an incredible soundtrack.

first time I was ever proud of being kiwi..and really felt it.

Once were warriors.

brutally honest account of lower socio living. Frankly I knew people going through this scenario of family violence.

touching


Worlds Fastest Indian.

Brilliant, quite frankly Burt Monroe may have well been my Grandfather. So knowledgable yet down to earth. entirely relatable.

cheers, LC, hope you had a good day.

[Caustic]

1. Wake in Fright: simply the best film ever produced in Australia. It is such a sobering affair to the Australian psyche! Besides that it is beautifully shot and a very mesmerising story

2. Stone: the toughest and roughest biker flick ever created. Works equally as an existential tale and as an action fest. Props for the acid trip scene

3. Bad Taste: an absolutely hilarious splat stick effort. Being a semi outsider to NZ it was absolutely hilarious as an introduction to NZ cinema

runner up: Road Games - the best Aussie Giallo ever, even though it stars 2 yanks. The opening scene with the guitar must be a reference to Dario, must be! Stacey Keach is absolutely superb. I'm glued yo the screen every time I watch this

[beechy]

A very happy birthday mate

I dunno if I can put them
In order but 3 that I really like are/love

Red Dog - being a dog lover I think it tugged at my heart strings a little the story sucked me in some of the acting was a little over aussied in parts but the films hooked me in and left an impression

The Castle - I dunno how to explain why I liked this but the humour fantastic it is a sweet easy to watch movie

I dunno what to pick for the 3rd but it would probably be between Chopper & Kenny & Crackerjack

I'm gonna pick Crackerjack - simply because I have always been a fan of Malloy and this film shouldn't of been as good as it was I enjoyed it and have done repeatedly over the years guess I like the lightness of some of the Aussie films

Hon Ment
Croc Dundee (of course)
The Propostion
The Dish
Kenny
Chopper (so good def needs a Blu release pronto)
Once Were Warriors (so good)

Iv not seen a whole lot of NZ films over the years which is maybe a shame as the ones I have seen have been pretty cool

[haverchuck]

I'm generally a fan of comedies and lighter movies, so my list is made up of that genre. Unfortunately, we seem to have stopped making decent comedies over the last ten years or so, so my first one goes back a few decades:

Malcolm. This movie is really clever and a lot of fun. I can't be the only one that thought the car Malcolm makes is one of the greatest things ever.

At first I thought my list would be entirely Aussie movies but then I was drawing a blank and realised I had seen more NZ movies than I realised. So the other two are both NZ movies, as they seem to be better at putting out comedies lately than Aus from what I have seen.

Stickmen. Not strictly a comedy, but it is certainly very funny in parts. I really enjoyed the style of this movie. I rented it when it first came out on DVD without knowing anything about it and my brothers and I watched it twice that night and I went out and bought a copy the next day. Would love a release on blu!

Eagle vs Shark. I loved the quirkiness of this, reminds me of movies like Napoleon Dynamite. It was the first time I have seen this type of movie done well from either Aus or NZ. Anyone that likes Jemaine Clement's style of comedy should go and check it out, it is just the right amount of weird.

[Breakspear]

Happy Birthday!

Boy - One of the best NZ films. Love the subject matter and humour. Performances are all outstanding. Hopefully James Rolleston has a good career.

Forgotten Silver - Damn Peter Jackson tricking me that this was an actual documentary. I told people about this shit. When I found out it was mockumentary though, the next day, I loved it.

Animal Kingdom - Great crime film. Acting is so good (Guy Pearce, Jacki Weaver, Joel Edgerton, Ben Mendelsohn). Hadn't seen many Aussie films until I saw this and was glad I did.

[LordCrumb]

Bonus Prize to First Place Added

[donthitpause]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lloTd45PFPg

1. Stone (1974)

It would be easy to lump Stone into the "classic 70's Ozploitation" category, but Stone remains my all time favourite release for more than just its exploitative nature; Stone provided a solid, undeniable template for all future road/ bike movies, both locally and internationally, but more importantly, Stone showcased an inherit quality of a mateship & loyalty particularly unique to the Australian culture. There isn't a more genuine "Australian" film than Stone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrydr60oop0

2. Night of Fear (1972)

2 solid years before Tobe Hooper's Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Australian duo Terry Bourke and Rod Hay created an amazing, little known film centered on a woman who is terrorized by a back woods psycho serial killer. The film is notable for having no dialogue or character names. It has been called "the first Australian horror movie of the renaissance". Night of Fear was truly groundbreaking Australian cinema, using whiplash-speed editing, bizarre camera angles and a densely layered soundtrack to create a consistently unnerving atmosphere. Everyone I share this film with freaks out with the fact they've never heard of let alone seen this incredible time capsule of Australian horror cinema.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdqwbs8uKwQ

3. Walkabout (1971)

Beautiful, haunting, almost hallucinogenic, it's hard to describe this 1971 masterpiece of unique Australian cinema in a single paragraph, let alone its importance to Australian cinema & film. Directed by critically aclaimed director and cinematographer Nicolas Roeg (Don't Look Now, The Man Who Fell to Earth), Walkabout is noted for its cinematography and is interspersed with numerous images of the Australian outback, along with its varied landscapes, plant and animal life. Roeg often uses those images to emphasize events in the plot and set the emotional tone. A controversial & confronting story of two children lost in the Australian outback, Walkabout was also the first film for Australian indigenous actor David Gulpilil.

[Hucksta G]

Not necessarily my favourites but ones that stick out to me right this moment:

1. Animal Kingdom - My first introduction to Ben Mendelsohn, and boy what an introduction, the film would not nearly have the same impact it had on me without him. I love a good crime story and this one is great, awesome atmosphere, interesting characters and mostly great performances.

2. Snowtown - Chilling true story, handled well but still one of the most disturbing films I have ever seen, have only watched it once around three years ago but it still sticks with me. I can't believe Daniel Henshall's career hasn't taken off after his performance in this.

3. Heavenly Creatures - Studied this in school, I have watched it over and over and could still watch it right this second if I had the opportunity. A disturbing true story, that still manages to be highly accessible. Peter Jackson's half way point between his brilliant horror comedies and his brilliant fantasy blockbusters.

Honorable mentions: Bad Boy Bubby, Charlie's Country, In My Father's Den and The Rover.

[Cevolution]

No love for Footrot Flats?

[L-Rouge]

Originally Posted by Cevolution

No love for Footrot Flats?

I never liked it. though I did turn my mind to it, when sound editor for that movie Chris Verberg was our video editing tutor 17 years ago. I do have a special place for it's music, however. Dave Dobbyn and Herbs are 2 of my favourite NZ musicians

[LordCrumb]

Winners Drawn!

Giveaway Results - YouTube

[Cevolution]

You're the man LC!

[beechy]

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[L-Rouge]

Originally Posted by LordCrumb

Winners Drawn!

Giveaway Results - YouTube

that was fun, genuine suspense filled anticipation. congratulations winners.

[donthitpause]

Awesome!



Thanks Lord Crumb!

And congrats to Cevolution & Beechy!