Recommended Viewing

Bad First Date Films
Films to be avoided when you are on a first date with someone you like, or to be seen when you are on a first date that you couldn't get out of.


E X P E R I M E N T A L
F I L M

Atom Films
An excellent *free* resource for short, funny, serious, strange, animated films.

Fred Camper
Writings on avant-garde or experimental film.

University of Manitoba Film



Disclaimer: There items were written by my undergraduate self (nearly ten years ago), and may not express my current views or voice.

Papers

Blue - a paper about Krystov Kieslowski's depressingly beautiful film

Arthur Lipsett - this paper talks about his film 21-87. Arthur Lipsett is a fascinating contributor to Canadian film. He was also an interesting artist whose gift for insight and hyperanalysis eventually became his torment. For more Arthur Lipsett information visit an article about his life, critiques of his film and his section of the Canadian National Film Board site.

The Blood of a Poet - a few words about this film by Jean Cocteau

Paris Qui Dort (The Crazy Ray) - words about this film by Rene Clair


Art Documents

These are a series of assignments to introduce major movements in modern art and the relationship between these movements and some of the experimental films we viewed in class. These short essays contain many images of artwork.

Dada and Surrealism
Constructivism
Abstract Experssionism
Pop Art