The Boutros Boutros Follies

While a nice rhetorical flourish, it wasn't a ...

2011-07-06T20:23:37.713-04:00

While a nice rhetorical flourish, it wasn't a funeral, it was a wedding, which should tell the reader all they need to know about this post.

Peter- I just ran across this article from wa...

2010-07-22T04:04:49.401-04:00

Peter-
I just ran across this article from way back in April '09. Thanx a lot, Peter for your kind words. Currently there are a few legal obstacles blocking the 'CD booklet' (30 page history covering the 15 years I worked with him, some photos, etc, a CD 'Log' and the CD (20 selections). Stay in touch
Bo Harwood
(boharwood@mac.com)

THANK YOU for posting this. I first saw this in 1...

2010-01-05T21:02:20.898-05:00

THANK YOU for posting this. I first saw this in 1994 in a high school film class and it just stopped me cold. It has resonated with me throughout the years, and I have always wanted to see it again. It still has the same power that it did for me then--proving the timelessness of both film and performance. Thanks again...

'Raging in Excrement'? :)

2010-01-04T13:25:18.634-05:00

'Raging in Excrement'? :)

I can't believe you've done 100 of these!!...

2010-01-04T00:44:36.288-05:00

I can't believe you've done 100 of these!!! I am always constantly amazed at how well-crafted these turn out -you have an amazingly gifted mind for writing, one I envy and hope to have rub off on me!!

At some point you will get your hard copy of the s...

2010-01-03T21:01:44.453-05:00

At some point you will get your hard copy of the series! It's funny how much of a pattern and theme crept up when I was half-fighting it, half embracing it..

Please alert us to any potential screenings when t...

2010-01-03T21:00:33.158-05:00

Please alert us to any potential screenings when they come up, Rinaldi!

yes, miss king, thank you for mentioning "The...

2010-01-03T20:32:40.786-05:00

yes, miss king, thank you for mentioning "The Sensation of SIght". Another incredible filmgoing experience.
and boys - don't do it! don't watch Tarr on TV the first time! It's like listening to a song for the first time with only one earphone in. did you hear the song? yes? really?

-No, sadly I don't have any of the music. -I r...

2010-01-03T20:29:06.286-05:00

-No, sadly I don't have any of the music.
-I reached out to him for an update a few months ago but nada back from him.
-yes, he did the exquiste music for TKoaCB

So do you have any of the music? Is he still in th...

2010-01-03T03:32:56.759-05:00

So do you have any of the music? Is he still in the process of putting a cd together? Did he do the music for The Killing of A Chinese Bookie?

Beautiful.

2010-01-02T17:11:09.690-05:00

Beautiful.

I also loved I Am A Sex Addict and hope tha...

2010-01-02T17:09:34.821-05:00

I also loved I Am A Sex Addict and hope that many more people will have an opportunity to see this film. It's so important.

Dear Zachary touched me deeply and I'm glad you shared this film with me.

The Cats of Mirikitani was also such a special film. I was so inspired by this one. She did, in her life, what I always wish I would be able to do. Another one I hope more people will have an opportunity to see.

I also enjoyed Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and it's become special to me since I met you because of how much I know you love it.

I would add to your list The Sensation of Sight. This film really impacted me and made me excited about ways spirituality can be brought into film without insulting the viewer. This film clings to me in a meaningful way.

I appreciate your lists and views. I'm so glad you share them. :-)

I have Satantango on my swap site - I am 4 people ...

2010-01-02T13:34:00.681-05:00

I have Satantango on my swap site - I am 4 people away from owning it for free - but I know it won't have the same power or experience.

I only saw Funny Ha Ha, Tarnation and Sex Addict from your list, but I whole heartedly agree with those three films.

I don't know ... in terms of mainstream - maybe I would say Lost in Translation, Grizzly Man, Once was a good experiment, Memento, No Country for Old MEN, Amelie. And I would think many people would put the Squid and The Wale, Junebug, Dogville, and Before Sunset on their list amongst many others. I liked Babel.

But you are absolutely correct - technology has paved the way for the little fat girl, and it exploded this past decade. Maybe a bit too much, because not everyone can be the little fat girl.

Nice post!

Happy New Year! I really need to immerse myself i...

2010-01-02T11:50:58.950-05:00

Happy New Year! I really need to immerse myself in Tarr's work, "home viewing" or not. Every day I hear more great things. Hope you'll have more Sin-E-Files up your sleeve for this decade!

Thank you so much Pete - and thank you for the edi...

2009-12-31T22:45:15.348-05:00

Thank you so much Pete - and thank you for the edit comment. It's funny how you reread and reread and you still miss stuff.

Eventually I will inject humor and weirdness and such - and I'll try to make it light - but it won't be for a little while, because Yale and Arlo have to be allowed to grieve. We will slowly go through their transformation, and it won't be real unless we go through all the black stuff.

Thanks again!

I'm going to try to do better next year...perh...

2009-12-31T22:40:06.770-05:00

I'm going to try to do better next year...perhaps I'll be able to do an advice column as opposed to a "here is all the strange and messed up stuff that happens to me on a regular basis" column...

you think?

*grin*

Let's make this year our bitch.

What a beautifully sad story, man. Damn. This is a...

2009-12-31T21:51:26.980-05:00

What a beautifully sad story, man. Damn. This is an incredible project, man. So deep and rich already with these characters. I am very excited about this.

Congratulations, my man. 100!!!!! What an accompli...

2009-12-31T21:48:50.062-05:00

Congratulations, my man. 100!!!!! What an accomplishment. I love the way it ends. I can't wait for the hard copy.

This was great. You've been missed! Though I...

2009-12-31T20:07:36.923-05:00

This was great. You've been missed! Though I'd prefer yer life improves even if the stories get less bizarre then! Best for 2010. :)

I know completely how you feel. I think the time h...

2009-12-30T22:28:46.799-05:00

I know completely how you feel. I think the time has come to return to our roots a bit- the time when we didn't pull our punches. Culture and people need to change. I need to change. There is really no other choice. Film is the only way for me to do it though.

are either this film or the making-of available on...

2009-12-15T22:28:06.723-05:00

are either this film or the making-of available on DVD?

She returns to the BBF! One hopes it won't be...

2009-12-08T17:42:19.746-05:00

She returns to the BBF!

One hopes it won't be from being driven to the edge by Robitussin in future articles..but we at BBF HQ are pleased nonetheless.

(do get some rest, my child!)

Adam who?

2009-12-08T17:41:01.838-05:00

Adam who?

I may be missing some parts...

2009-12-08T13:47:49.644-05:00

I may be missing some parts...

Instructions are in a foreign language.

2009-12-08T13:47:20.481-05:00

Instructions are in a foreign language.