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Josh Brusin · June 5th, 2004, 09:13 AM

Anyone see Marathon? I've seen the last 15-20min and don't get it. Can anyone explain it? Opinions on good,bad,ugly indies on IFC (recently jacked from our cable in Chicago) or Sundance...

Joe Gioielli · June 8th, 2004, 03:26 PM

I've seen "marathon" twice and I still don't gt it. The announcer said it was symbolic film or something along those lines. What it is symbolic of I couldn't tell you. But I'll share what I did take away from it.

I think it was shot on video, it looked very cold to me. I would have liked some DOF control and or a little grain or fuzz.

I also think the director could have done a better job with the talent. She didn't act very naturally when she was alone in her apartment. She looked to me like a person who was trying to act natural whilst being observed.

As for the plot, no clue.

I like the docs the best, "Shalon Y'all", "Obstinent Memory", "Crumb" are some of my favorites.

June 5th, 2004, 09:13 AM	#1
Josh Brusin Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 439	Sundance Indie films of late... Anyone see Marathon? I've seen the last 15-20min and don't get it. Can anyone explain it? Opinions on good,bad,ugly indies on IFC (recently jacked from our cable in Chicago) or Sundance...

June 8th, 2004, 03:26 PM	#2
Joe Gioielli Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Posts: 142	I've seen "marathon" twice and I still don't gt it. The announcer said it was symbolic film or something along those lines. What it is symbolic of I couldn't tell you. But I'll share what I did take away from it. I think it was shot on video, it looked very cold to me. I would have liked some DOF control and or a little grain or fuzz. I also think the director could have done a better job with the talent. She didn't act very naturally when she was alone in her apartment. She looked to me like a person who was trying to act natural whilst being observed. As for the plot, no clue. I like the docs the best, "Shalon Y'all", "Obstinent Memory", "Crumb" are some of my favorites. __________________ Why ask me? I thought you were in charge!