Watched this tonight; really strange but interesting nautical/psychological horror movie. Felt like a lost Lewton film.
u/AnchovyKing — 1 day ago
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Tiki adjacent Cinema! What are your favorite Tiki adjacent films and TV?
One of the last travel adventure films shot with the three camera setup meant for specialized theaters with a curved screen. This was an internet find. Didn't know it was narrated by Orson Welles till I watch the trailer the other day. I recently realized that watching films as a kid like Disneys 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and tv shows like Gilligan's Island, would somehow influence My love of adventure, both in cinema and in life. All that leading to fascination with Tiki and Polynesian Pop.
What are some of your favorite Tiki adjacent films and television?
EDIT: I believe Don the Beachcomber makes an appearance in this film. It could also mean his restaurant makes an and appearance in the movie
u/kookadelphia — 2 days ago
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Ponyo on the 3DS
I'm having trouble sleeping tonight, so I decided to watch Ponyo on the 3DS. It's calming and easy on the eyes.
It's moments like these that really make me appreciate the convenience of handheld devices, when I can put a movie on to fall asleep to from the comfort of my bed.
u/midnight_grain — 3 days ago
Weekend Screening: The Black Pirate (1926) + The Sea Hawk (1924)
u/midnight_grain — 6 days ago
The Black Pirate (1926) - The Movie That Invented the Pirate Film
The Black Pirate (1926) is one of the most significant films in cinema history. Shot in two-strip Technicolor, Douglas Fairbanks deliberately avoided saturated tones, choosing instead a restricted palette inspired by Flemish painters and the American illustrators who had popularized pirate themes, giving the whole film this gorgeous, painterly look. Photoplay said nothing had ever been done in color on screen that came close to its beauty and uniformity.
The stunts alone make this a must-watch — including that iconic moment where Fairbanks slides down the length of a sail with a knife, slicing it in half. Fairbanks was a co-founder of United Artists alongside Chaplin and Pickford, and this was him at his absolute best — pure physical joy on screen, with a flair no other swashbuckler of the era would have dared attempt. His own son called it the greatest film his father ever made. Every pirate movie that came after — from Captain Blood to Pirates of the Caribbean — owes this one a debt.
- Release Date: March 8, 1926
- Director: Albert Parker
- Studio: United Artists
- Starring: Douglas Fairbanks, Billie Dove, Donald Crisp, Anders Randolf, Sam De Grasse
- Cinematography: Henry Sharp
- Color Process: Two-strip Technicolor (Process II)
- Runtime: 88 minutes
- Genre: Silent Adventure / Swashbuckler
- Story by: Douglas Fairbanks (under the pseudonym Elton Thomas)
u/Mo_Tzu — 8 days ago
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Giveaway: Day of Anger 7" Record!
I'm very excited to announce our first giveaway at Midnight Grain: a one-of-one lathe cut record of 'Day of Anger' by Ford Crown Vic!
u/Ford_Crown_Vic_Koth shared his song 'Day of Anger' in this sub after the weekend screening was announced, a double feature of Day of Anger (1967) + Death Rides a Horse (1967). In light of this, we decided to collab and release this single on a one-of-one 7" lathe cut record!
Follow the rules below to enter to win!
Rules:
Create a new post in r/MidnightGrain about a movie you watched recently. Describe the setting (location, format, who you're with, etc) and how that impacted your perspective on the film.
Comment on this post with your favorite scene from Day of Anger (1967).
Check out Ford Crown Vic's music at: https://elasticstage.com/nikola-nikolov-records
One winner will be announced on Monday, May 11!
u/midnight_grain — 13 days ago
Weekend Screening: Day of Anger (1967) + Death Rides a Horse (1967)
This weekend we're screening two Spaghetti Westerns: Day of Anger (1967) + Death Rides a Horse (1967)!
Tune in anytime this weekend starting midnight EST May 9th: https://midnightgrain.framer.website
Shout out u/escapism_only_please for the recommendation!
u/midnight_grain — 13 days ago
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Movie night recommendations?
That's a wrap on the weekend screening! What should we watch next week?
Guidelines:
-2 films (shorts or feature films)
-Both films should have a common theme
-The films must be in the public domain*
*If you aren't sure if a film is in the public domain, still feel free to leave a comment and I can look into it.
Here's a list of some past Midnight Grain weekend screenings for inspiration:
-Modern Times (1936) + One A.M. [Comedy]
-The Hitch-Hiker (1953) + Detour (1945) [Noir]
-White Zombie (1932) + Carnival of Souls (1962) [Horror]
u/midnight_grain — 18 days ago
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u/midnight_grain — 20 days ago
Weekend Screening: The Bat (1959) + House on Haunted Hill (1959)
This weekend we're screening a Vincent Price double feature: The Bat (1959) and House on Haunted Hill (1959)!
Lock the doors and get settled in for a night of murder by moonlight. Streaming at Midnight Grain all weekend, starting midnight EST May 2-4 @ https://midnightgrain.framer.website.
u/midnight_grain — 20 days ago
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The results are in! We will use genre tags for the flair in this sub.
Set your flair, then post one movie in that genre that you would recommend to the members of this sub!
u/midnight_grain — 22 days ago
I was living in Central Texas at the time and many of the theaters in the smaller towns didn't get all of the films because they had limited numbers of screens. I really wanted to see The Others so my wife and I drove about an hour to get to a theater in Temple, TX. We buy the tickets, buy some popcorn and drinks, and go in. The only people in the theater were all teenagers that were throwing food at each other, running around and laughing, etc. I was in my 20s at the time. We thought that they would settle down once the film started. Nope.
Film started, we got about 15 minutes into it, they were running up and down the aisles, laughing and yelling, etc. We got up and walked out. I went to the ticket window and ask them what the hell was going on, and before she even answered, gave us our money back. I said, wait, we drove an hour to see this film. Isn't there anything you can do to clear them out? She said, no, they don't even pay to come in, they just walk in and start tearing up the place.
I was completely shocked. Apparently that theater, wasn't in the greatest part of town, and had a reputation for the chaos. The girl at the ticket window said she spent just as much time refunding people as she did selling tickets. I said, well maybe you should warn people before they come in.!
I did everything I could to avoid spoilers and ended up seeing the film when it was released on DVD.
So what's your bad movie going experience?
u/DonTX2 — 22 days ago
I've been reading more about H.P. Lovecraft's interest in movies and it got me thinking about his perspective on adapting his own written work to film. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but after a quick Google search, it appears none of his books had a film adaptation in his lifetime. I would imagine that he had considered the thought of licensing his work to a filmmaker, as he was clearly fond of the cinema, so I'm curious if there are any recorded discussions of HPL exploring this topic in his lifetime.
Follow up question: What are some must-see movie adaptations of HPL's work?
u/midnight_grain — 24 days ago
Since I've been reading more about H.P. Lovecrafts interest in movies on this sub, it got me thinking about his perspective on adapting his own written work to film. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but after a quick Google search, it appears none of his books had a film adaptation in his lifetime. I would imagine that he had considered the thought of licensing his work to a filmmaker, as he was clearly fond of the cinema, so I'm curious if there are any recorded discussions of HPL exploring this topic in his lifetime.
Follow up question: What are some must-see movie adaptations of HPL's work?
u/midnight_grain — 24 days ago
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I'm planning to watch some more 30s and 40s gangster films, after watching Scarface (1932) for the first time last week. I'm starting with Smart Money (1931) starring Edward G. Robinson and James Cagney. Thanks to u/NYourBirdCanSing for the recommendation!
It appears Smart Money is in the public domain, so I will likely download this film from the Internet Archive and watch it outside on the projector if the weather is nice.
What films are on your watch list this week, and why? What format and setting will you watch them in?
u/midnight_grain — 25 days ago
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Hello everyone 👋
I'm working on making some improvements to this sub, including the addition of user flair!
There are many ways we could approach this, so please vote for your preference in the poll below, or add your thoughts in the comments. The options are defined below:
Format: Flair would be based on your preferred movie format (i.e. DVD, VHS, theater, drive-in, projector, etc).
Rituals: Flair based on your personal movie watching rituals (i.e. snacks, setting, and how you like to experience films).
Genre: Self explanatory
Director: Self explanatory
Other: Share your ideas in the comments
Thanks for taking the time to help shape this community!
u/midnight_grain — 26 days ago
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The weekend screening is live at Midnight Grain! Don't miss out on this dystopian sci-fi double feature. Tune in any time between midnight April 25-27, then come back to share your experience 🍿
u/midnight_grain — 27 days ago
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I love this time of year. It's finally warm enough to watch movies outside. There's nothing like a cool evening breeze while watching films on the projector.
Tonight I watched the original Scarface for the first time. Really great film. Lots of action, engaging story, and a good message. I haven't seen the 80s version yet, but I'm really looking forward to it after this.
u/midnight_grain — 27 days ago