Produced by cult classic legend Roger Corman, Boxcar Bertha is probably best known for being the second feature from Martin Scorsese, whose Mean Streets cemented his … This feels like it has aged horribly - nothing holds up. Watched Aug 22, 2020. Don't get hooked into the exploitation market, just try and do something different." More details at The tone, acting, and visual effects are poor. Cool! The Goonies. Prisoners of the Lost Universe. It smells like wood in my room for some reason. Block or Report. Recs welcome! Again, it’s nothing really special whatsoever. An exploitation film from Scorsese that isn't good. It's clearly a product of the Corman exploitation aesthetic, but I could also feel Scorsese trying to wrestle the movie into perhaps a more mainstream direction. Szati’s films. Boxcar Bertha is a very simple movie. The beginning of my Scorsese binge! What stood out most was how awful and uninteresting the narrative is, making the whole thing equivalent to bargain bin garbage. Bristling with searing energy and the raw, "sensual" (Motion Picture Herald) performances of Barbara Hershey and David Carradine, the film delivers a "humor and warmth" (Cue) that's right on track! Anyways, Boxcar Bertha is yet another empty film. Detto sinceramente: mi ha fatto abbastanza pietà. Boxcar Bertha 1972 ★★½ . It just doesn’t do anything with itself. Love made her an outlaw. Don't get hooked into the exploitation market, just try and do something different". Boxcar Bertha. It's a good picture, but you're better than the people who make this kind of movie. Review by Karsten Runquist Patron. It’s filmmaking is ambitious but most of its choices (mostly the editing) are so awkward and jarring. And it can happens to the best, and a prime example of it is Martin Scorsese. Ehhhhh. Boxcar Bertha. This…. Share this page. Der Wille und das Talent eindringliche und eigenständige Bilder zu schaffen heben diesen Film über den Durchschnitt, die starke Besetzung trägt zum Gelingen des Films bei. FuneralCasual uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. Extremely messy, not for me. This is obviously a loose movie yet Scorsese still seems pretty deliberate in The journey to become an auteur can sometimes be a long one, filled with many bumps and obstacle a filmmaker has to overcome throughout its career. Also Bill from Kill Bill plays a character named Bill. 6 Underground Children Who Draw Go West Raw Deal Palm Springs Whisper of the Heart (rewatch) First Cow The Kingdom of the Fairies Also should mention I've been watching Boardwalk Empire for the first time these past few weeks, almost done Season 3 now. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. 20, Jun 16, 2020. Join here. Also has an adorable little Marty cameo as a lonely john. 2020, All Films Watched in 2020, Ranked / Scorsese, Ranked. Alright next up on my Marty binge is Boxcar Bertha, widely regarded as his worst film to date. The performances are fine, however no one is asked to do all that much. There is no review for this diary entry. All (or at least most) of the films, shorts, etc. Favorites: The Godfather: Part II (1974), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), The Big Red One (1980), The Motorcycle Diaries (2004). However, he only displays the slightest hint of the virtuosity that would become evident from his subsequent film Mean Streets (1973) onwards. “It is I, Boxcar Bertha”You don’t know if she said that cause you most likely haven’t seen this. It has some good moments but a lot of it is just meh. It was engaging in some. Produced by Roger Corman, “Boxcar Bertha” is unlike any other film I’ve seen from Scorsese. 139 films watched. Boxcar Bertha. Add a review? Lifted from Mubi. Classic und die Talente des Regisseurs sind schon zu spüren, einige interessante Einstellungen und Schnitte und Übergänge (Aufstehen und Setzen, einmal von Bertha, dann vom Big Boss). So sind einige Handlungen nicht ganz nachvollziehbar. Boxcar Bertha. Thank god we gave Scorsese another chance. Random nudity part 1. Boxcar Bertha Based on the book Sister of the Road by Ben L. Reitman, Boxcar Bertha is the story of two train robbers/lovers who become fugitives when the titular character is charged with the murder of a gambler while they deal with the plight of railroad workers in the American South. Matthew Noble’s review published on Letterboxd: "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain." directed by the legend Martin Scorsese as of February, 2020. But I think I was impressed with the filmmaking techniques, imagery and acting. Boxcar Bertha 1972. Boxcar Bertha is pretty good though, with vivid characters to carry your interest through an otherwise meandering story, as well as some typically adroit direction from Marty himself. Based on “Sister of the Road,” the 1937 pseudo-autobiography of fictional character Bertha Thompson, written by anarchist physician Dr. Ben L. Reitman. 'Boxcar' Bertha Thompson, a transient woman in Arkansas during the violence-filled Depression of the early '30s, meets up with rabble-rousing union man 'Big' Bill Shelly and the two team up to fight the corrupt railroad establishment. Twitter Plot Summary: Exploitation interpretation of the story of criminal Boxcar Bertha. Scorsese's next film was Mean Streets (1973). This feels like it has aged horribly - nothing holds up. Vivarium. Add a review? Carlos J. Marín’s review published on Letterboxd: Es bastante mala, vale de acuerdo. Extremely messy, not for me. 260 films watched. To Have and Have Not. Barbara Hershey David Carradine Barry Primus Bernie Casey John Carradine Victor Argo David Osterhout Harry Northup Joe Reynolds Marianne Dole Ann Morell Martin Scorsese, John William Corrington Joyce Hooper Corrington, Togrøverne fra Arkansas, Берта, по прякор "Товарния вагон", 88 mins   ObeyTheToaster’s films. There are some Interesting things (romance, politics) going on but ultimately it failed to come together. What stood out most was how awful and uninteresting the narrative is, making the whole thing equivalent to bargain bin garbage. Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Five Point Summary: 1. The general consensus was that it wasn't really good. Martin Scorsese's second feature is interesting in that he collaborated with cheap schlocky filmmaker Roger Corman. Marty's first exploitation film is also his last.According to IMDB: After he finished this film, Martin Scorsese screened the film for John Cassavetes. Boxcar Bertha 1972. Tiene lo peor de Corman, mientras que Scorsese trata de sobrevivir con pequeñas muestras de su talento. Halliday uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. Watched by Etienne Felisaz Pro. Review by almalma Pro. Boxcar Bertha. It’s sort of like Bonnie and Clyde but worse. 1) Films missing are mainly hardcore porn and TV shows (Hitchcock mysteries namely). The tone, acting, and visual effects are poor. Feel free…, blottopreminger 266 films 1,075 11 Edit. Watched by Toby Bramwell. It is consider to be one of his less personal ones, but you can still easily see a lot of his trademarks and it's also a good film on its own.2021: 36/801. Boxcar Bertha 1972 ★★½ . Share this page. An exploitation film from Scorsese that isn't good. And you probably shouldn’t. It was boring at some points. The movie’s lazy story and the un interesting characters make for a very boring and un interesting movie. I’m in my room alone bored and I will be making a list of every movie that comes to my mind until I get bored with that, Low-Budget & Lurid: A List of Exploitation/Grindhouse Fare (Every Movie on the Grindhouse Cinema Database, Almost), New Beverly Cinema Films by Quentin Tarantino, Disillusionment in Sun-drenched 1970s American New Wave Cinema, Genre: Exploitation (100 Years: 1896-1995), The (Almost) Complete Psychotronic Encyclopedia Of Film. sometimes it felt like bertha wasn't even the main character, which is unfortunate. kmilly5927’s review published on Letterboxd: Bobby walking into “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” is such a moviestar making moment and yet he is never really this energetic in a performance again. Join here. Szati is using Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists with friends. The main character Bertha herself is uninteresting so you can only imagine how far worse it is for the others. What stood out most was how awful and uninteresting the narrative is, making the whole thing equivalent to bargain bin garbage. Durchaus sehenswert. Being that Martin Scorsese's sophomore effort is a straight up exploitation movie, it's fair to say that it exhibits little of the New Wave exuberance seen in his astonishing debut Who's That Knocking At My Door. But Boxcar Bertha is not all low it is watchable thanks to it's insight into the depression era with some strong performances, entertaining heist scenes and it's gritty violence but at the same time it is pretty forgettable. Random nudity part 2. Report this film. „Let's skip what we are and think about what we're gonna do. ObeyTheToaster is using Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists with friends. All Films Watched in 2020, Ranked / Scorsese, Ranked. not a very interesting film... some nice visuals and themes but not very fleshed out or captivating. The Straight Story. Barbara Hershey is great as Bertha too. Film data from TMDb. I found…, Every feature film on the program at the New Beverly Cinema since Quentin Tarantino took over as programmer. This feels like pale imitation of Arthur Penn's Bonnie and Clyde. This feels like it has aged horribly - nothing holds up. © Letterboxd Limited. "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.". Barbara Hershey played Bertha as woman (better put, a girl) full of naivety and wonder for the world. 2. Fight Club. Boxcar Bertha. 5. Cassavetes, after seeing this film, hugged Scorsese and said, "Marty, you've just spent a whole year of your life making a piece of shit. Boxcar Bertha. Made by fans in Auckland, New Zealand. TMDb Bloody good climax, too - definitely gives Bonnie and Clyde's finale a run for its money. The book celebrates and chronicles over one…, Mark Garrett 1,516 films 1,361 19 Edit, all credit to Tim Dirk's filmsite.org @ www.filmsite.org/sexinfilms0.html, Missing titles from Lbxd: a l'ecu d'or ou la…, The Grindhouse Cinema Database is an online database of cult/exploitation/grindhouse movies from the '30s to the mid/late '80s. Posts Tagged ‘boxcar bertha’ April 2020 Movie Reviews May 2, 2020. [I added Brewster McCloud, HealtH, and Modern Romance], Andrew Liverod 11,870 films 500 17 Edit. Working on the railroad. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Based on “Sister of the Road,” the 1937 pseudo-autobiography of fictional character Bertha Thompson, written by anarchist physician Dr. Ben L. Reitman. Aug 09, 2020. 4. J is using Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists with friends. Boxcar Bertha was Martin Scorsese's second feature-length film. Corman, impressed by Scorsese's Who's That Knocking At My Door…. I didn't expect much from this. All Films Watched in 2020, Ranked / Scorsese, Ranked Boxcar Bertha 032020 on iTunes: An exploitation film from Scorsese that isn't good. Join here. Boxcar Bertha 1972. Still, Boxcar Bertha has some nice shots and a few memorable scenes.It's not a complete waste of time but it is just for Martin Scorsese completists. Part of my ongoing Martin … "Marty, you've just spent a whole year of your life making a piece of shit. Eine tiefgreifende Analyse des Kapitalismus gelingt hier zwar nicht, dass Kapitalismus zwangsläufig Ausbeutung der Arbeitnehmer bedeutet fällt aber immerhin nicht unter den Tisch. Boxcar Bertha is bizarre. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. The theme is survival rather than the Catholic guilt and violence that pervades his great classics. Boxcar Bertha 1972 ★★½ . Sep 13, 2020. I liked some scenes. Review by DonCorleone123. The visual style that would become his signature is not yet polished. Synopsis Life made her an outcast. Martin Scorsese in his second outing as a director is still finding some trademakes but he still mange to bring some flairs into this to make it enjoyable. Felt a lot longer than the 88 minute runtime. Boxcar Bertha. Check out my profile on Letterboxd if you want to follow along as I write my reviews throughout the month and also because the site/app is amazing for film lovers. Boxcar Bertha.Boxcar Bertha is a low budget 1972 American romantic crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese.It is a loose adaptation of Sister of the Road, a pseudo-autobiographical account of the fictional character Bertha Thompson, written by Ben L. Reitman. Favorites: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009), Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001), The Meyerowitz Stories… Based on “Sister of the Road,” the 1937 pseudo-autobiography of fictional character Bertha Thompson, written by anarchist physician Dr. Ben L. Reitman. I just imagine a young Martin Scorsese trying different angles, cuts, lights, directorial techniques like performing them as a magic trick that he himself doesn't understand really well how it does work. The story meanders way too much, but in the rare scenes that it is focused you can feel the movie come alive. 13 Nov, 2019 Karsten Runquist’s review published on Letterboxd: Ya know...it's just not that interesting. Watched Her inability to understand it is her downfall. There is no review for this diary entry. Add a review? Boxcar Bertha 1972 ★★★ Watched May 09, 2020. almalma’s review published on Letterboxd: Not the best but there’s definitely some there there. Ya know...it's just not that interesting. ‘Boxcar’ Bertha Thompson, a transient woman in Arkansas during the violence-filled Depression of the early ‘30s, meets up with rabble-rousing union man ’Big’ Bill Shelly and the two team up to fight the corrupt railroad establishment. The violence and sex are both there, but neither seems as over the top or gratuitous as they can in other Corman productions. Thats all. © Letterboxd Limited. It's a good picture, but you're better than the people who make this kind of movie. Bertha was a fine character but the plot was just so dull and I was so bored. Etienne’s films. Film data from TMDb. Join here. There's very little Scorsese to be found in this, his first studio picture, but a great deal of Roger Corman, its producer, is evident. Join here. Mobile site. The tone, acting, and visual effects are poor. DonCorleone123’s review published on Letterboxd: Not very good. Being that Martin Scorsese's sophomore effort is a straight up exploitation movie, it's fair to say that it exhibits little of the New Wave exuberance seen in his astonishing debut Who's That Knocking At My Door. 3. Share this page. 'Boxcar' Bertha Thompson, a transient woman in Arkansas during the violence-filled Depression of the early '30s, meets up with rabble-rousing union man 'Big' Bill Shelly and the two team up to fight the corrupt railroad establishment. Jun 12, 2020. There just wasn’t much of interest here. Mar Does it work? It follows a woman who goes place to place all through transport of, you guessed it, a boxcar. Boxcar Bertha. Made by fans in Auckland, New Zealand. Share this page. Toby is using Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists with friends. Join me as I rank and go through all the movies of one of the greatest filmmakers, Martin Scorsese. He contado al menos una docena de "wows" (incluido el tiroteo final) durante su tedioso visionado. BxdrVII uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. They were words that Scorses definitely took to heart too as his next film turned out to be Mean Streets, and the rest, as they say, is history. Nice train. Justin Hullinger 3,162 films 848 32 Edit, UPDATE 7/8/2018: It's been a while since I checked on this list, and I'm happy to see that a lot…. yo mataría por ti Bertha, pídeme que mate por ti. 'Boxcar' Bertha Thompson, a transient woman in Arkansas during the violence-filled Depression of the early '30s, meets up with rabble-rousing union man 'Big' Bill Shelly and the two team up to fight the corrupt railroad establishment. Boxcar Bertha 1972 ★★ Watched Aug 17, 2020. Watched by J Pro. Watched Nov 21, 2019. márcio’s review published on Letterboxd: "you know, i've been hearing about this thing called the depression." Add a review? I also think in general this might be the mostalive ensemble Scorsese has had (though obviously that statement is debatable). After finishing it, I'd say its honestly on the same playing field as Who's That Knocking at my door but only a tad better. I liked some shots. Etienne is using Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists with friends. C'est plutôt chiant mais je pense que je sens un potentiel pas dégueu pour ce réal. The film tells the story of Boxcar Bertha Thompson and "Big" Bill Shelly, two train robbers and lovers who are caught up in the plight of railroad workers in the American South. There's a lot going on here, some of which is pretty cool, but none of it feels like it's doing anything. 2,063 films watched. It was supposed to be a cheap exploitation movie, but you can clearly see that Martin Scorsese had more skill then this movie deserved. I can respect the themes he was attempting of outlaws and women’s role in the 30s. This list is for scripts or source material written or co-written by women. Review by márcio Patron. It was produced by Roger Corman for American International Pictures and, creatively, it falls more in line with the other period gangster pictures that they made during this era. Those words were spoken by John Cassavetes to Martin Scorsese after watching Boxcar Bertha. There's just a low energy to everything, which is something you can't say about most of Scorsese's later work. Jake is using Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists with friends. We're in Arkansas.“ – I could've handled a few more exploitation films by Scorsese tbh. Boxcar Bertha 1972 ★★★ Watched Oct 01 , 2020 Dude Lebowski’s review published on Letterboxd: There's a number of…, Jayce Fryman 18,683 films 3,214 102 Edit, This list collects every film from the Starting List that became They Shoot Pictures Don't They's 1000 Greatest Films. Watched by ObeyTheToaster. The beginning of my Scorsese binge! Little to no style. Writing female characters doesn’t seem to be his strong suit, pretty excited to see Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore tho. There's a lot going on here, some of which is pretty cool, but none of it feels like it's doing anything. All credit for the list goes to @LaursKemp. Boxcar Bertha 1972 ★★★ Jun 18, 2020. J’s films. Based on a spellbinding true story, Boxcar Bertha is a "beautifully directed" (The New York Times) tale of railroad renegades and runaway romance. I Know This Much Is True. Share this page. There is definitely a lot of inspiration from Bonnie and Clyde, and easy comparisons can be made to Terrence Malick's Badlands (although that is a much better movie). Join here. Wenngleich kein Meisterwerk, zeugt dieser frühe Scorsese doch von dem Anspruch eines Filmemachers mehr zu erreichen als nur ein solides, zeittypisches Script handwerklich sauber umzusetzen. Toby’s films. The problem is the writing which is straight-up cheap, bland and boring. This list is the Letterboxd version of The Oxford History of World Cinema. It’s all gone a bit comic book… Boxcar Bertha is based on … Mobile site. There is no review for this diary entry. I honestly feel like if he had Thelma on this one it could have really been something. A Colt Is My Passport. There is no review for this diary entry. Based on “Sister of the Road,” the 1937 pseudo-autobiography of fictional character Bertha Thompson, written by anarchist physician Dr. Ben L. Reitman. Watched by Szati. IMDb 'Boxcar' Bertha Thompson, a transient woman in Arkansas during the violence-filled Depression of the early '30s, meets up with rabble-rousing union man 'Big' Bill Shelly and the two team up to fight the corrupt railroad establishment. Pero el genio de Scorsese ya estaba ahí: en el uso de la violencia, en el imaginario católico y en el virtuosismo intutivo en la cámara. Scorsese's second movie and the first one with some budget (still a tipical B-movie Corman production). Little to no style. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Add a review? Boxcar Bertha is now available on Blu-ray from Twilight Time in a limited edition of 3000 units.. If I see one more dissolve transition imma hit the roof. There is no review for this diary entry. Aber die Gang ist auch nicht ganz so sympathisch (oder faszinierend). All the films from my exploitation lists, bundled into one mega-super-list-to-rule-them-all! While his first feature movie showcased some of his trademarks and gave us a glimpse into the mind of the director, his sophomore effort seems less like a movie of his and more like a work, which would kinda make sense when you realize this is a Corman movie that was definitely trying to build upon the success of the iconic (and in many ways, groundbreaking) movie Bonnie and Clyde as Bertha story…. When Bertha is implicated in the murder of a wealthy gambler, the pair become fugitives. April was a pretty sad month because of the pandemic. Boxcar Bertha 1972 ★★ Rewatched Nov 09 , 2014 Nuno Costa’s review published on Letterboxd: Boxcar Bertha 1972 ★★½ . 1972 ( though obviously that statement is debatable ) Bonnie and Clyde 's a! And boring al menos una docena de `` wows '' ( incluido el tiroteo final ) durante su tedioso.... 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