Winter's Bone

jimdgoulding · « **on:** 2 Nov 2010, 11:28 pm »

The sentence in italics does not apply for the Audio Circle community. Wrote that with special affection for the inmates at Audio Asylum:

Boy, be complimentary about a film and you risk getting your head handed to you on a plate around here. Anyway, this small film is about an American sub culture I know absolutely nothing about but, seems to me, that at its heart it is about character. The circumstances are grim and I only recognized one actor (think he was the guy who played the sheriff's side kick in No Country For Old Men). Regardless, think everybody involved can be very proud of their work.

Anybody see this yet?

Lyndon · « **Reply #1 on:** 2 Nov 2010, 11:38 pm »

I thought the film was excellent. I believe it is supposed to portray the poor folk in the Ozarks between Missouri and Arkansas.

Thought the characterizations and the acting warrant review by the Oscar committee. John Hawkes, who played "Teardrop" scared the hell out of me.

If you are interested, here are some links from the dvd on music and historical info:
Here are some links.
http://lightintheattic.net/

http://oldtimemusic.org/

http://library.missouristate.edu/projects/jamsessions/

http://springdaleark.org/shiloh/

jimdgoulding · « **Reply #2 on:** 2 Nov 2010, 11:52 pm »

Thanks, Lyndon. Rented this at Redbox for a buck upon reading good things about it at someplaces. Like and respect it. Recommended.

satfrat · « **Reply #3 on:** 2 Nov 2010, 11:52 pm »

Quote from: Lyndon on 2 Nov 2010, 11:38 pm

I thought the film was excellent. I believe it is supposed to portray the poor folk in the Ozarks between Missouri and Arkansas.

Same area folk as the Beverly Hillbillies.

Cheers,
Robin

jimdgoulding · « **Reply #4 on:** 2 Nov 2010, 11:56 pm »

Weren't they from Tennessee? Kissin cousins, maybe. They sure don't have anything else in common. Give it a play, Robin.

satfrat · « **Reply #5 on:** 3 Nov 2010, 12:10 am »

Quote from: jimdgoulding on 2 Nov 2010, 11:56 pm

Weren't they from Tennessee? Kissin cousins, maybe. They sure don't have anything else in common. Give it a play, Robin.

Do your homework Jim (aka Google), they were from The Ozarks of Arkansas. The thought that they were from Tennessee was a common misconception.

Cheers,
Robin

GerryD · « **Reply #6 on:** 3 Nov 2010, 09:44 pm »

If you enjoyed the movie....and I did....then I'd also recommend reading the book. It "fleshes out" the story and is a quick read. The movie was filmed in the Branson, MO area. John Hawkes was also in "Deadwood".

jazzcourier · « **Reply #7 on:** 4 Nov 2010, 02:46 am »

Have not read this book but did read Daniel Woodrell's "Tomato Red" which was exceptional.This is somewhat in the Erskine Caldwell and Flannery O'Connor vein,although much more desperate and sinister.One of the best American films in years and a truly uncomfortable first half hour.The "Teardrop" character was amazing,and i do remember him now from "Deadwood" as "the Jew". You know when you see "additional dialogue" in the credits with the actors names you have some of these amazing "locals" adding a little of their reality to this.In fact the strength of this film is the blurred lines of reality and film making.A true sign of what they used to call genius.
The young woman in the lead was awesome.

mchuckp · « **Reply #8 on:** 4 Nov 2010, 02:50 am »

Saw it awhile back at our local art cinema. With all the crap hollywood films out there, this was definitely a diamond. I left the theater feeling guilty to have the life I've been blessed with. Besides a well written story, definitely great acting. Top notch performance by the lead actress who I believe was 17. Don't quote me on that.

Lyndon · « **Reply #9 on:** 4 Nov 2010, 03:18 am »

Forgive me if this is a bit off topic:
This movie and the Ozarks always gets me to thinking about American traditional music, bluegrass, Appalachian music.

Watched "The Long Riders" and played the Ry Cooder soundtrack. Best scene is Randy Quaid,yep, Randy Quaid dropping a silver dollar into the beer mug of the poor saloon guitarist, and saying, "I've got a request myself, "I'm a good ol' rebel!".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5n6JQlzmepo

Ry Cooder Soundtrack, Import only
http://www.amazon.com/Long-Riders-Ry-Cooder/dp/B0000076AV/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1288840527&sr=8-3

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #10 on:** 4 Nov 2010, 05:03 am »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE_X2pDRXyY

ltr317 · « **Reply #11 on:** 4 Nov 2010, 05:19 am »

Quote from: Lyndon on 4 Nov 2010, 03:18 am

Forgive me if this is a bit off topic:
This movie and the Ozarks always gets me to thinking about American traditional music, bluegrass, Appalachian music.

Watched "The Long Riders" and played the Ry Cooder soundtrack. Best scene is Randy Quaid,yep, Randy Quaid dropping a silver dollar into the beer mug of the poor saloon guitarist, and saying, "I've got a request myself, "I'm a good ol' rebel!".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5n6JQlzmepo

Ry Cooder Soundtrack, Import only
http://www.amazon.com/Long-Riders-Ry-Cooder/dp/B0000076AV/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1288840527&sr=8-3

Loved that movie. Saw it several times. I thought the feel of the movie, plus the sets and costumes seemed authentic of the times.

jimdgoulding · « **Reply #12 on:** 4 Nov 2010, 05:25 am »

Quote from: lonewolfny42 on 4 Nov 2010, 05:03 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE_X2pDRXyY

Thanks and nice, Wolfsama.

ajzepp · « **Reply #13 on:** 4 Nov 2010, 06:55 am »

Quote from: lonewolfny42 on 4 Nov 2010, 05:03 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE_X2pDRXyY

Wow!

I read about this one at Aint it Cool News and immediately added it to my Netflix queue. Glad to hear you guys who have seen it really enjoyed it. This is the sort of movie I really get excited about....smaller film, solid acting, no big names to serve as a distraction, just good solid film making. I really hope I enjoy it as much as I think I probably will lol

Bigfish · « **Reply #14 on:** 7 Nov 2010, 07:02 pm »

My wife and I watched this movie last night. I have to admit that while I was watching I keep asking myself why I was watching it? No, I did not enjoy this movie. Acting was okay! It was a depressing story. My rating 2 out of 5 stars.

stlrman · « **Reply #15 on:** 29 Nov 2010, 03:58 pm »

Great Movie!!

DavidS · « **Reply #16 on:** 29 Nov 2010, 04:52 pm »

one of the best I have seen this year

soundbitten1 · « **Reply #17 on:** 29 Nov 2010, 05:26 pm »

Great movie. Saw it Saturday night.

IonMoon · « **Reply #18 on:** 12 Dec 2010, 05:53 pm »

Having emigrated from what some edscribe as "Pennsyltucky," which is similar to rural life in the Ozarks in some ways, I can assure you that the acting was true to life!

Now- we never had quite so much drama in my neck of the woods- but the portrayal of poverty and behavior was very authentic.

I thought the movie was great all around.

WGH · « **Reply #19 on:** 12 Dec 2010, 09:55 pm »

Fresh Air's Terry Gross interviewed Daniel Woodrell, the author of Winter's Bone and director Debra Granik. The entertaining and informative 25 minute interview can be listened to here:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127831931

A couple of reasons Winter's Bone feels so authentic was that all the locations, houses, cars, furnishings, clothes, etc. were rented from the locals and Ashlee Thompson, who played Ree's little sister Ashlee Dolly, lived in the house where Granik filmed the movie.

Wayne