Well, fair enough I suppose. I still feel that if people are able to learn just what constitutes a 'good' film then maybe, just maybe, more good films will be made. If the way to introduce them to a 'good' film is a final scene, taken out of context, then so be it!

In reply to this comment by budzos:
I see your point, but I still don't think the finale is a good way to introduce someone to this film.

In reply to this comment by therealblankman:
In my opinion, you're missing the point and, no offense, are being a bit elitist. Agreed- this film and other masterpieces of cinema should be seen on the silver screen, but like a lot of great art in an era of the mass consumption of populist media, it helps to have a gentle introduction by others who know better. Not everyone can attend film school, just like not everyone can afford to travel to Paris to visit the Louvre and see the Mona Lisa in person. I've been introduced to more than a few great and sometimes obscure films this way.

In reply to this comment by budzos:
I downvoted because this is a cinematic masterpiece and should never be presented as a Youtube clip. It offends me as a true lover of film. It's like looking at the Mona Lisa through a keyhole. I downvoted the last time someone else submitted it as well. I hadn't noticed your downvote, but thanks for caring so much.

I see your point, but I still don't think the finale is a good way to introduce someone to this film.

In reply to this comment by therealblankman:
In my opinion, you're missing the point and, no offense, are being a bit elitist. Agreed- this film and other masterpieces of cinema should be seen on the silver screen, but like a lot of great art in an era of the mass consumption of populist media, it helps to have a gentle introduction by others who know better. Not everyone can attend film school, just like not everyone can afford to travel to Paris to visit the Louvre and see the Mona Lisa in person. I've been introduced to more than a few great and sometimes obscure films this way.

In reply to this comment by budzos:
I downvoted because this is a cinematic masterpiece and should never be presented as a Youtube clip. It offends me as a true lover of film. It's like looking at the Mona Lisa through a keyhole. I downvoted the last time someone else submitted it as well. I hadn't noticed your downvote, but thanks for caring so much.

As for budzos' comment about downvoting this as you should only see it on the Silver Screen. In my opinion, you're missing the point and, no offense, are being a bit elitist. Agreed- this film and other masterpieces of cinema should be seen on the silver screen, but like a lot of great art in an era of the mass consumption of populist media, it helps to have a gentle introduction by others who know better. Not everyone can attend film school, just like not everyone can afford to travel to Paris to visit the Louvre and see the Mona Lisa in person. I've been introduced to more than a few great and sometimes obscure films this way.

In my opinion, you're missing the point and, no offense, are being a bit elitist. Agreed- this film and other masterpieces of cinema should be seen on the silver screen, but like a lot of great art in an era of the mass consumption of populist media, it helps to have a gentle introduction by others who know better. Not everyone can attend film school, just like not everyone can afford to travel to Paris to visit the Louvre and see the Mona Lisa in person. I've been introduced to more than a few great and sometimes obscure films this way.

In reply to this comment by budzos:
I downvoted because this is a cinematic masterpiece and should never be presented as a Youtube clip. It offends me as a true lover of film. It's like looking at the Mona Lisa through a keyhole. I downvoted the last time someone else submitted it as well. I hadn't noticed your downvote, but thanks for caring so much.

Oh dude, he's totally from 90210, probably heading to film school.

I think a classmate of mine at NYU film school made this film back in 1998 or so. Japanese filmmaker. Quite talented.

If it's anything like the "war on drugs" here, it just means the price will go up.

In reply to this comment by Fedquip:
It's as illegal as jaywalking...but remember this day, our government is implementing a "us style" drug war. So by the time you get here we could be SOL...wait a minute US style drug war? Don't statistics prove drug use has gone up since the war on drugs started? Sounds like it doesnt work? Bah! what do I know, i'm just a stoner.

*Spoilers Maybe*
I didn't love this movie although I admired the ambition.

I didn't think the direction does us any favours. The whole last act is dizzying in it's telling, piling on too much too fast.

And for a movie that had the grit of film-school realism, I found major believability issues with the acting and actions of the protagonists. Why after making a momentous discovery such as time travel, would you decide to waste that power and cheat on the stock market and try to punch your boss? That didn't make an entertaining watch for me. The science and speculation on the other hand, did.

Great bit of propaganda film making. Studied this in film school. Great stuff!

This was made while Hess attended Brigham Young University's film school. This project cost just under $500...not a bad return on start-up, eh?

Hey, this popped into my head yesterday because of the Simpson's submission, but I think this would be called a "hand held" rather than a "tracking" or "dolly shot" as there aren't tracks used for the shot. Wiki says the old tracking shots have been replaced by the steady cam. Any film school grads want to weigh in? This is awesome, by the way. Thanks for posting.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0453181/

Wow.
I can't believe how good this is, I actually choked back a tear at one point. Came across it by complete accident, it's only got 1094 views - where's the justice? Apparently it was part of a graduation project at film school, hope they passed

Choggie, compared to the stuff I seen around film school, this thing is Oscar worthy.

deathcow: Clerks is a legend in the indie movie scene. Kevin Smith, who dropped out of film school here in Vancouver, made this for literally a few thousand bucks. The dialogue is crackerjack, but none of the principals could charitably be called "actors"- at least not at this stage in their careers. Well, maybe except for Jason Mewes.

Go see it.

I came here to have a laugh at these guys. After seeing it though I can only offer them my respect. Sure it slowed down to much in places to slightly unrealistic levels but I have seen B-movies that were not near as good when it came to there fight scenes. I am sure that if these guys are in film school or something they would have got an A+ for this work.