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I don't think anyone mentioned Jim Trainor's animated films - The Bats, The Moschops. On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 10:56 PM, C Colvin quirkys...@hotmail.com wrote: Framerworkers! I'd love to pick your brains. I'm interested to watch more ( learn more about) experimental films that are humorous. Either through physical comedy, sly wordplay/visual combinations, hilarious imagery or anything that has hit your funny bone... I'd love to hear your recommendations. I prefer shorts (less than 20min), but am equally excited about funny moments/scenes in feature length experimental works as well. Thanks so much! Connie Colvin ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks -- Anne Hennen Barber Filmmaker, Video Art 301 Art and Art History Department Albion College “I make my pictures for what Hollywood spends on lipstick.” Maya Deren ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
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Tom Palazzolo's films are hilarious -- my favorites being early ones like America's in Real Trouble, The Bride Stripped Bare, Your Astronauts, etc. Framerworkers! I'd love to pick your brains. I'm interested to watch more ( learn more about) experimental films that are humorous. Either through physical comedy, sly wordplay/visual combinations, hilarious imagery or anything that has hit your funny bone... I'd love to hear your recommendations. I prefer shorts (less than 20min), but am equally excited about funny moments/scenes in feature length experimental works as well. Thanks so much! Connie Colvin ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
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If you're looking for more contemporary work, see just about anything Bryan Boyce has made in the past 12-13 years. You can find them on YouTube or rent/buy some of them from the VDB On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 10:56 PM, C Colvin quirkys...@hotmail.com wrote: Framerworkers! I'd love to pick your brains. I'm interested to watch more ( learn more about) experimental films that are humorous. Either through physical comedy, sly wordplay/visual combinations, hilarious imagery or anything that has hit your funny bone... I'd love to hear your recommendations. I prefer shorts (less than 20min), but am equally excited about funny moments/scenes in feature length experimental works as well. Thanks so much! Connie Colvin ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
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I love the humorous/anarchic line in experimental cinema. George Kuchar's video diaries - there are over 200 - are often very funny. I suggest the brilliant Precious Products - when I showed it in February the audience howled at some of George's asides. Robert Nelson of course. His great quote about art having something to do with having a good time (in Scott MacDonald's interview with Nelson, I'm quoting from memory). Jacques Tati is not often mentioned in this context, but Playtime fits right in here. Portrait of Jason has outrageously funny moments amidst all the tension. Andy Ditzler www.filmlove.org On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 10:56 PM, C Colvin quirkys...@hotmail.com wrote: Framerworkers! I'd love to pick your brains. I'm interested to watch more ( learn more about) experimental films that are humorous. Either through physical comedy, sly wordplay/visual combinations, hilarious imagery or anything that has hit your funny bone... I'd love to hear your recommendations. I prefer shorts (less than 20min), but am equally excited about funny moments/scenes in feature length experimental works as well. Thanks so much! Connie Colvin ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
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perhaps... jim henson's an organized mind http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN23Q4wgJ6w On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 10:56 PM, C Colvin quirkys...@hotmail.com wrote: Framerworkers! I'd love to pick your brains. I'm interested to watch more ( learn more about) experimental films that are humorous. Either through physical comedy, sly wordplay/visual combinations, hilarious imagery or anything that has hit your funny bone... I'd love to hear your recommendations. I prefer shorts (less than 20min), but am equally excited about funny moments/scenes in feature length experimental works as well. Thanks so much! Connie Colvin ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
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There's a difference between funny, where you laugh out loud, and humorous, where you smile inside. Experimental film/video is almost always the latter. One consistent exception is George Kuchar. I would argue that the man who is the subject of his diaries is not only the funniest human being in the history of the moving image, but is among the funniest in the history of modern western culture. Humor is of course pretty subjective. For me, Associations is the cleverest and most humorous of John Smith's work. Some other experimentalists who are humorous to greater or lesser degrees would include Will Hindle's later films, Martin Arnold, Martha Colburn, Joe Gibbons, Tony Oursler, the early Peter Greenaway, Ernest Gusella, Ant Farm's Media Burn, Miranda July, Arthur Lippsett, Guy Maddin, Andy Warhol, Mark Rappaport, -Original Message- From: David Tetzlaff Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:19 PM To: Experimental Film Discussion List Subject: Re: [Frameworks] humorous experimental films I'm all for droll humor, but I wouldn't call Wavelength a laugh riot. It's a long wait before Hollis shows up. I think there's a lot of humor in Frampton, especially Hapax Legomena 1-3 [(nostalgia), Critical Mass, Poetic Justice) but it's subtle, and tickles the back of your brain more than boinking your funnybone. Experimental films are rarely 'just' funny. Where you find humor it's often mixed in a very unstable balance with darkness. How can I shave when I can't think of s reason for living? Cracks me up every time. Cause I've already been through the angst straight, you know. For American films, some that come to mind: The Geography of the Body, (Willard Maas) which is the rare straightforward comedy. The End, (Christopher Maclaine) which is intermittently hilarious and apocalyptic. Flaming Creatures (Jack Smith) (it helps if you know it's a comedy going in) Hold Me While I'm Naked, Sins of the Fleshapoids and other early George and Mike Kuchar stuff. Oh Dem Watermelons (Robert Nelson) Blonde Cobra (Ken Jacobs) again funny parts amidst a darker vision overall Recreation (Robert Breer) New Improved Institutional Quality (George Landow aka Owen Land) other Breer, Nelson and Landow works also have their share of humor Then there are some experimental films that are more 'fun' than funny, such as Cosmic Ray by Bruce Conner, Roger Beebe's TB/TX Dance, Peace Mandala by Paul Sharits. good luck, (or good yuck) Let there be rejoicing! djt ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2171 / Virus Database: 2425/5016 - Release Date: 05/22/12 ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
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Don't forget British artist Bruce Lacey, who's work is currently being restored at the BFI and screened and released on DVD in July! His early 60s 'British Rubbish' themed films make you smile inside, despite/because of their ascerbic political bite. And the Lacey Rituals (1973) - a kind of homemovie where 3, 5 and 10 year old children take turns to operate camera and clapperboard, alongside their mum and dad - is quite wonderful and also good for audible chuckles. You might recognise Bruce Lacey from his turn as George Harrison's indoor gardner in Help! Will -Original Message- From: frameworks-boun...@jonasmekasfilms.com [mailto:frameworks-boun...@jonasmekasfilms.com] On Behalf Of Gene Youngblood Sent: 23 May 2012 15:44 To: Experimental Film Discussion List Subject: Re: [Frameworks] humorous experimental films There's a difference between funny, where you laugh out loud, and humorous, where you smile inside. Experimental film/video is almost always the latter. One consistent exception is George Kuchar. I would argue that the man who is the subject of his diaries is not only the funniest human being in the history of the moving image, but is among the funniest in the history of modern western culture. Humor is of course pretty subjective. For me, Associations is the cleverest and most humorous of John Smith's work. Some other experimentalists who are humorous to greater or lesser degrees would include Will Hindle's later films, Martin Arnold, Martha Colburn, Joe Gibbons, Tony Oursler, the early Peter Greenaway, Ernest Gusella, Ant Farm's Media Burn, Miranda July, Arthur Lippsett, Guy Maddin, Andy Warhol, Mark Rappaport, -Original Message- From: David Tetzlaff Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:19 PM To: Experimental Film Discussion List Subject: Re: [Frameworks] humorous experimental films I'm all for droll humor, but I wouldn't call Wavelength a laugh riot. It's a long wait before Hollis shows up. I think there's a lot of humor in Frampton, especially Hapax Legomena 1-3 [(nostalgia), Critical Mass, Poetic Justice) but it's subtle, and tickles the back of your brain more than boinking your funnybone. Experimental films are rarely 'just' funny. Where you find humor it's often mixed in a very unstable balance with darkness. How can I shave when I can't think of s reason for living? Cracks me up every time. Cause I've already been through the angst straight, you know. For American films, some that come to mind: The Geography of the Body, (Willard Maas) which is the rare straightforward comedy. The End, (Christopher Maclaine) which is intermittently hilarious and apocalyptic. Flaming Creatures (Jack Smith) (it helps if you know it's a comedy going in) Hold Me While I'm Naked, Sins of the Fleshapoids and other early George and Mike Kuchar stuff. Oh Dem Watermelons (Robert Nelson) Blonde Cobra (Ken Jacobs) again funny parts amidst a darker vision overall Recreation (Robert Breer) New Improved Institutional Quality (George Landow aka Owen Land) other Breer, Nelson and Landow works also have their share of humor Then there are some experimental films that are more 'fun' than funny, such as Cosmic Ray by Bruce Conner, Roger Beebe's TB/TX Dance, Peace Mandala by Paul Sharits. good luck, (or good yuck) Let there be rejoicing! djt ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2171 / Virus Database: 2425/5016 - Release Date: 05/22/12 ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
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I second Gene. And also wish to add the other funniest man in the A-G, Tony Conrad. On 5/23/12 7:44 AM, Gene Youngblood ato...@comcast.net wrote: There's a difference between funny, where you laugh out loud, and humorous, where you smile inside. Experimental film/video is almost always the latter. One consistent exception is George Kuchar. I would argue that the man who is the subject of his diaries is not only the funniest human being in the history of the moving image, but is among the funniest in the history of modern western culture. Humor is of course pretty subjective. For me, Associations is the cleverest and most humorous of John Smith's work. Some other experimentalists who are humorous to greater or lesser degrees would include Will Hindle's later films, Martin Arnold, Martha Colburn, Joe Gibbons, Tony Oursler, the early Peter Greenaway, Ernest Gusella, Ant Farm's Media Burn, Miranda July, Arthur Lippsett, Guy Maddin, Andy Warhol, Mark Rappaport, -Original Message- From: David Tetzlaff Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:19 PM To: Experimental Film Discussion List Subject: Re: [Frameworks] humorous experimental films I'm all for droll humor, but I wouldn't call Wavelength a laugh riot. It's a long wait before Hollis shows up. I think there's a lot of humor in Frampton, especially Hapax Legomena 1-3 [(nostalgia), Critical Mass, Poetic Justice) but it's subtle, and tickles the back of your brain more than boinking your funnybone. Experimental films are rarely 'just' funny. Where you find humor it's often mixed in a very unstable balance with darkness. How can I shave when I can't think of s reason for living? Cracks me up every time. Cause I've already been through the angst straight, you know. For American films, some that come to mind: The Geography of the Body, (Willard Maas) which is the rare straightforward comedy. The End, (Christopher Maclaine) which is intermittently hilarious and apocalyptic. Flaming Creatures (Jack Smith) (it helps if you know it's a comedy going in) Hold Me While I'm Naked, Sins of the Fleshapoids and other early George and Mike Kuchar stuff. Oh Dem Watermelons (Robert Nelson) Blonde Cobra (Ken Jacobs) again funny parts amidst a darker vision overall Recreation (Robert Breer) New Improved Institutional Quality (George Landow aka Owen Land) other Breer, Nelson and Landow works also have their share of humor Then there are some experimental films that are more 'fun' than funny, such as Cosmic Ray by Bruce Conner, Roger Beebe's TB/TX Dance, Peace Mandala by Paul Sharits. good luck, (or good yuck) Let there be rejoicing! djt ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2171 / Virus Database: 2425/5016 - Release Date: 05/22/12 ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
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Yes Mr Fowler ~ excellent call ~ Prof Bruce Lacey... No exaggeration to say that some of us have been waiting for a Lacey box set since the dawn of time... Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
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From a British perspective, I'd certainly second the suggestions of John Smith and Bruce Lacey, and probably add Ian Bourn, who is but one of many British moving image artists with a very definite humorous streak. In terms of contemporary stuff I'd also add Nathaniel Mellors. I can't believe I didn't think of him when I saw this thread earlier in the week, but having just come back from seeing the latest installment of his 'situationist sitcom' OURHOUSE, I can't help feeling he's gotta be up there. Steve On 23 May 2012 16:28, Adam Hyman a...@lafilmforum.org wrote: I second Gene. And also wish to add the other funniest man in the A-G, Tony Conrad. On 5/23/12 7:44 AM, Gene Youngblood ato...@comcast.net wrote: There's a difference between funny, where you laugh out loud, and humorous, where you smile inside. Experimental film/video is almost always the latter. One consistent exception is George Kuchar. I would argue that the man who is the subject of his diaries is not only the funniest human being in the history of the moving image, but is among the funniest in the history of modern western culture. Humor is of course pretty subjective. For me, Associations is the cleverest and most humorous of John Smith's work. Some other experimentalists who are humorous to greater or lesser degrees would include Will Hindle's later films, Martin Arnold, Martha Colburn, Joe Gibbons, Tony Oursler, the early Peter Greenaway, Ernest Gusella, Ant Farm's Media Burn, Miranda July, Arthur Lippsett, Guy Maddin, Andy Warhol, Mark Rappaport, -Original Message- From: David Tetzlaff Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:19 PM To: Experimental Film Discussion List Subject: Re: [Frameworks] humorous experimental films I'm all for droll humor, but I wouldn't call Wavelength a laugh riot. It's a long wait before Hollis shows up. I think there's a lot of humor in Frampton, especially Hapax Legomena 1-3 [(nostalgia), Critical Mass, Poetic Justice) but it's subtle, and tickles the back of your brain more than boinking your funnybone. Experimental films are rarely 'just' funny. Where you find humor it's often mixed in a very unstable balance with darkness. How can I shave when I can't think of s reason for living? Cracks me up every time. Cause I've already been through the angst straight, you know. For American films, some that come to mind: The Geography of the Body, (Willard Maas) which is the rare straightforward comedy. The End, (Christopher Maclaine) which is intermittently hilarious and apocalyptic. Flaming Creatures (Jack Smith) (it helps if you know it's a comedy going in) Hold Me While I'm Naked, Sins of the Fleshapoids and other early George and Mike Kuchar stuff. Oh Dem Watermelons (Robert Nelson) Blonde Cobra (Ken Jacobs) again funny parts amidst a darker vision overall Recreation (Robert Breer) New Improved Institutional Quality (George Landow aka Owen Land) other Breer, Nelson and Landow works also have their share of humor Then there are some experimental films that are more 'fun' than funny, such as Cosmic Ray by Bruce Conner, Roger Beebe's TB/TX Dance, Peace Mandala by Paul Sharits. good luck, (or good yuck) Let there be rejoicing! djt ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2171 / Virus Database: 2425/5016 - Release Date: 05/22/12 ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
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His early film Associations is a very funny rebus word and image work. The last word rhymes with bucket! Nicky. -Original Message- From: Ryder White ryder.wh...@gmail.com To: Experimental Film Discussion List frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com Sent: Wed, 23 May 2012 0:44 Subject: Re: [Frameworks] humorous experimental films jason already mentioned hotel diaries by John Smith; i'd add most of John Smith's work to that list. Girl Chewing Gum, Gargantuan, and I laughed out loud (which is uncommon for me) at Om. cheers! RW On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 9:19 PM, David Tetzlaff djte...@gmail.com wrote: I'm all for droll humor, but I wouldn't call Wavelength a laugh riot. It's a long wait before Hollis shows up. I think there's a lot of humor in Frampton, especially Hapax Legomena 1-3 [(nostalgia), Critical Mass, Poetic Justice) but it's subtle, and tickles the back of your brain more than boinking your funnybone. Experimental films are rarely 'just' funny. Where you find humor it's often mixed in a very unstable balance with darkness. How can I shave when I can't think of s reason for living? Cracks me up every time. Cause I've already been through the angst straight, you know. For American films, some that come to mind: The Geography of the Body, (Willard Maas) which is the rare straightforward comedy. The End, (Christopher Maclaine) which is intermittently hilarious and apocalyptic. Flaming Creatures (Jack Smith) (it helps if you know it's a comedy going in) Hold Me While I'm Naked, Sins of the Fleshapoids and other early George and Mike Kuchar stuff. Oh Dem Watermelons (Robert Nelson) Blonde Cobra (Ken Jacobs) again funny parts amidst a darker vision overall Recreation (Robert Breer) New Improved Institutional Quality (George Landow aka Owen Land) other Breer, Nelson and Landow works also have their share of humor Then there are some experimental films that are more 'fun' than funny, such as Cosmic Ray by Bruce Conner, Roger Beebe's TB/TX Dance, Peace Mandala by Paul Sharits. good luck, (or good yuck) Let there be rejoicing! djt ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
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I love the humor in Pat O'Neill's Water and Power, and his films from the seventies. peace, jw On May 22, 2012, at 9:03 PM, Adam Hyman wrote: Many films by Morgan Fisher On 5/22/12 8:47 PM, Jason Halprin jihalp...@yahoo.com wrote: William Wegman's video work most films by George Landow / Owen Land Bleu Shut by Robert Nelson most pieces I've seen by Emily Vey Duke and Cooper Battersby hotel diaries by John Smith -Jason Halprin From: C Colvin quirkys...@hotmail.com To: frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 9:56 PM Subject: [Frameworks] humorous experimental films Framerworkers! I'd love to pick your brains. I'm interested to watch more ( learn more about) experimental films that are humorous. Either through physical comedy, sly wordplay/visual combinations, hilarious imagery or anything that has hit your funny bone... I'd love to hear your recommendations. I prefer shorts (less than 20min), but am equally excited about funny moments/scenes in feature length experimental works as well. Thanks so much! Connie Colvin ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
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Scott Coleman Miller's Uso Justo(2005) was a riot when it first came out. It's a self-ironic restructuring of an old Mexican b/w film, in which the actors find themselves auditioning for an experimental film. Matt McCormick's Subconscious Art of Graffiti Removal (2002) also swept through the festival world and was really hilarious. It's a tongue-n-check, avant-doc about municipal graffiti removal in Portland, OR. Both of these films might seem a little cliche or not quite as funny if they were made today, but 7-10 years ago they were pretty fresh and could put a crowd in tears. Oh.. Animal Charm is also pretty great, particularly Mark Roth, and also films by Portland's Larry Johnson, Three Possible Scenes (2001) and The Mustache (2002). More in the realm of absurdism than experimental film, works by Matthew Silver (New Jersey), Mike Etoll (Minneapolis), James W. Harris (georgia) and Phil Chambliss (arkansas) are my all-time favs... Amy Lockhart (Vancouver) and Skizz Cyzyk (Baltimore) get pretty far-out too. -- Dan Anderson, filmmaker/curator cineplosion.blogspot.com --- On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 11:35 AM, nicky.ham...@talktalk.net wrote: His early film Associations is a very funny rebus word and image work. The last word rhymes with bucket! Nicky. -Original Message- From: Ryder White ryder.wh...@gmail.com To: Experimental Film Discussion List frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com Sent: Wed, 23 May 2012 0:44 Subject: Re: [Frameworks] humorous experimental films jason already mentioned hotel diaries by John Smith; i'd add most of John Smith's work to that list. Girl Chewing Gum, Gargantuan, and I laughed out loud (which is uncommon for me) at Om. cheers! RW On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 9:19 PM, David Tetzlaff djte...@gmail.com wrote: I'm all for droll humor, but I wouldn't call Wavelength a laugh riot. It's a long wait before Hollis shows up. I think there's a lot of humor in Frampton, especially Hapax Legomena 1-3 [(nostalgia), Critical Mass, Poetic Justice) but it's subtle, and tickles the back of your brain more than boinking your funnybone. Experimental films are rarely 'just' funny. Where you find humor it's often mixed in a very unstable balance with darkness. How can I shave when I can't think of s reason for living? Cracks me up every time. Cause I've already been through the angst straight, you know. For American films, some that come to mind: The Geography of the Body, (Willard Maas) which is the rare straightforward comedy. The End, (Christopher Maclaine) which is intermittently hilarious and apocalyptic. Flaming Creatures (Jack Smith) (it helps if you know it's a comedy going in) Hold Me While I'm Naked, Sins of the Fleshapoids and other early George and Mike Kuchar stuff. Oh Dem Watermelons (Robert Nelson) Blonde Cobra (Ken Jacobs) again funny parts amidst a darker vision overall Recreation (Robert Breer) New Improved Institutional Quality (George Landow aka Owen Land) other Breer, Nelson and Landow works also have their share of humor Then there are some experimental films that are more 'fun' than funny, such as Cosmic Ray by Bruce Conner, Roger Beebe's TB/TX Dance, Peace Mandala by Paul Sharits. good luck, (or good yuck) Let there be rejoicing! djt ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing listFrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.comhttps://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
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Always have thought the bit about turning the corner early and walking back in Zorn's Lemma was a bit of a knee slapper. On May 23, 2012, at 10:08 PM, Dan Anderson bcfilmf...@gmail.com wrote: Scott Coleman Miller's Uso Justo(2005) was a riot when it first came out. It's a self-ironic restructuring of an old Mexican b/w film, in which the actors find themselves auditioning for an experimental film. Matt McCormick's Subconscious Art of Graffiti Removal (2002) also swept through the festival world and was really hilarious. It's a tongue-n-check, avant-doc about municipal graffiti removal in Portland, OR. Both of these films might seem a little cliche or not quite as funny if they were made today, but 7-10 years ago they were pretty fresh and could put a crowd in tears. Oh.. Animal Charm is also pretty great, particularly Mark Roth, and also films by Portland's Larry Johnson, Three Possible Scenes (2001) and The Mustache (2002). More in the realm of absurdism than experimental film, works by Matthew Silver (New Jersey), Mike Etoll (Minneapolis), James W. Harris (georgia) and Phil Chambliss (arkansas) are my all-time favs... Amy Lockhart (Vancouver) and Skizz Cyzyk (Baltimore) get pretty far-out too. -- Dan Anderson, filmmaker/curator cineplosion.blogspot.com --- On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 11:35 AM, nicky.ham...@talktalk.net wrote: His early film Associations is a very funny rebus word and image work. The last word rhymes with bucket! Nicky. -Original Message- From: Ryder White ryder.wh...@gmail.com To: Experimental Film Discussion List frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com Sent: Wed, 23 May 2012 0:44 Subject: Re: [Frameworks] humorous experimental films jason already mentioned hotel diaries by John Smith; i'd add most of John Smith's work to that list. Girl Chewing Gum, Gargantuan, and I laughed out loud (which is uncommon for me) at Om. cheers! RW On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 9:19 PM, David Tetzlaff djte...@gmail.com wrote: I'm all for droll humor, but I wouldn't call Wavelength a laugh riot. It's a long wait before Hollis shows up. I think there's a lot of humor in Frampton, especially Hapax Legomena 1-3 [(nostalgia), Critical Mass, Poetic Justice) but it's subtle, and tickles the back of your brain more than boinking your funnybone. Experimental films are rarely 'just' funny. Where you find humor it's often mixed in a very unstable balance with darkness. How can I shave when I can't think of s reason for living? Cracks me up every time. Cause I've already been through the angst straight, you know. For American films, some that come to mind: The Geography of the Body, (Willard Maas) which is the rare straightforward comedy. The End, (Christopher Maclaine) which is intermittently hilarious and apocalyptic. Flaming Creatures (Jack Smith) (it helps if you know it's a comedy going in) Hold Me While I'm Naked, Sins of the Fleshapoids and other early George and Mike Kuchar stuff. Oh Dem Watermelons (Robert Nelson) Blonde Cobra (Ken Jacobs) again funny parts amidst a darker vision overall Recreation (Robert Breer) New Improved Institutional Quality (George Landow aka Owen Land) other Breer, Nelson and Landow works also have their share of humor Then there are some experimental films that are more 'fun' than funny, such as Cosmic Ray by Bruce Conner, Roger Beebe's TB/TX Dance, Peace Mandala by Paul Sharits. good luck, (or good yuck) Let there be rejoicing! djt ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
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Klipperty Klopp – Andrew Kotting Mad Love – Jeff Keen Edge – David Hall Tony Sinden This Surface - David Hall Tony Sinden Dresden Dynamo - Liz Rhodes (how can an abstract film be funny ?) Tribulation 99 – Craig Baldwin Towers Open Fire - Antony Balch, William S. Burroughs Entracte – Rene Claire World Peace Thru Free Trade - John Butler Rob. On 23/05/2012 03:56, C Colvin quirkys...@hotmail.com wrote: Framerworkers! I'd love to pick your brains. I'm interested to watch more ( learn more about) experimental films that are humorous. Either through physical comedy, sly wordplay/visual combinations, hilarious imagery or anything that has hit your funny bone... I'd love to hear your recommendations. I prefer shorts (less than 20min), but am equally excited about funny moments/scenes in feature length experimental works as well. Thanks so much! Connie Colvin ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.comhttps://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks This email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the intended recipient only. If you have received this email in error, please inform us immediately and then delete it. Unless it specifically states otherwise this email does not form part of a contract. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of University College Falmouth. You should carry out your own virus check before opening any attachment. University College Falmouth accepts no liability for any loss or damage which may be caused by software viruses ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] humorous experimental films
At the risk (certainty) of blowing my own horn I'd suggest that my upcoming show at Anthology might fit into the rubric of humorous. On May 30th I'll be showing Secondary Currents (often shown in tandem with Snow's So Is This), SpiritMatters, Babel, and Pressures of the Text, among others. All deal with extensive wordplay and structural shenanigans. The following night I'll be showing a suite of works that deal with space, time, light, and vision. For more please see http://www.peterrosepicture.com/news.php best Peter Rose___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
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Sour Death Balls (Jessica Yu) is hysterical. I don't know if it would technically qualify as experimental, but it is funny as hell. Same goes for FaerieFilm, by Eugene Salandra, which I think hews closer to being experimental, certainly impressive. An awesome experimental film classic Tango by Polish filmmaker Zbigniew Rybczynski, is well worth seeking out and will stay with you your lifetime. Timepiece by a young Jim Henson is amazing, silly, clever, touching and humorous as well. Elizabeth From: Walter Metz wm...@siu.edu To: Experimental Film Discussion List frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 11:09 PM Subject: Re: [Frameworks] humorous experimental films Dear Connie: Michael Snow's films are generally engaged in all sorts of shenanigans. When Hollis Frampton dies in front of the zooming camera, and refuses to stop to find out what's going on, that's pretty funny. However, the one that I like the best is This is the Title of This Film, which is a series of text title cards. There's one great joke in there about This not being a film for people who don't like others reading over their shoulders. I like your project about humor in experimental cinema very much; I've often thought about this as an understudied aspect of this mode of cinema. Take care, Walter. Dr. Walter C. Metz, Professor and Chair Department of Cinema and Photography Mail Code 6610 Southern Illinois University 1100 Lincoln Dr. Carbondale, IL 62901 Office Phone: (618) 453-5087 E-mail: wm...@siu.edu Website: http://waltermetz.com/ On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 9:56 PM, C Colvin quirkys...@hotmail.com wrote: Framerworkers! I'd love to pick your brains. I'm interested to watch more ( learn more about) experimental films that are humorous. Either through physical comedy, sly wordplay/visual combinations, hilarious imagery or anything that has hit your funny bone... I'd love to hear your recommendations. I prefer shorts (less than 20min), but am equally excited about funny moments/scenes in feature length experimental works as well. Thanks so much! Connie Colvin ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks -- ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] humorous experimental films
jason already mentioned hotel diaries by John Smith; i'd add most of John Smith's work to that list. Girl Chewing Gum, Gargantuan, and I laughed out loud (which is uncommon for me) at Om. cheers! RW On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 9:19 PM, David Tetzlaff djte...@gmail.com wrote: I'm all for droll humor, but I wouldn't call Wavelength a laugh riot. It's a long wait before Hollis shows up. I think there's a lot of humor in Frampton, especially Hapax Legomena 1-3 [(nostalgia), Critical Mass, Poetic Justice) but it's subtle, and tickles the back of your brain more than boinking your funnybone. Experimental films are rarely 'just' funny. Where you find humor it's often mixed in a very unstable balance with darkness. How can I shave when I can't think of s reason for living? Cracks me up every time. Cause I've already been through the angst straight, you know. For American films, some that come to mind: The Geography of the Body, (Willard Maas) which is the rare straightforward comedy. The End, (Christopher Maclaine) which is intermittently hilarious and apocalyptic. Flaming Creatures (Jack Smith) (it helps if you know it's a comedy going in) Hold Me While I'm Naked, Sins of the Fleshapoids and other early George and Mike Kuchar stuff. Oh Dem Watermelons (Robert Nelson) Blonde Cobra (Ken Jacobs) again funny parts amidst a darker vision overall Recreation (Robert Breer) New Improved Institutional Quality (George Landow aka Owen Land) other Breer, Nelson and Landow works also have their share of humor Then there are some experimental films that are more 'fun' than funny, such as Cosmic Ray by Bruce Conner, Roger Beebe's TB/TX Dance, Peace Mandala by Paul Sharits. good luck, (or good yuck) Let there be rejoicing! djt ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
