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Permalink Reply by Loren Bo on November 24, 2010 at 9:19am

Hi, were you still looking for a venue? Iit cycling might be able to help out with this or future events. (Corner of 31st & state) let us know cycling@iit.edu

Permalink Reply by Eduardo on November 26, 2010 at 4:08am

For Features:

Jitensha (2009, Japan)

"Jitensha" (or "Bicycle") is a story about Mamoru Amagaya, a young man struggling to find meaning in life. A co-worker confronts Mamoru on his apparent apathy toward life, and this results in Mamoru leaving his job out of humiliation. Now alone and without work, just as it seems that things could not possibly get worse, parts of Mamoru’s bicycle begin to disappear, one by one. In frustration, Mamoru leaves a note for the thief, begging him to just take the whole thing. The note left in response is signed "God", leaving Mamoru only more confused. At last, when the only remaining piece of the bicycle is a lonely bell, Mamoru receives an envelope, containing addresses at which each piece of the bicycle might be retrieved. Puzzled yet intrigued, Mamoru embarks on a journey to resurrect and reassemble his beloved possession. As he seeks out each piece of the missing whole, Mamoru begins to discover that he himself is in a healing process. As he puts his bike together piece by piece, he realizes that he himself is in the process of being reassembled in the same way, by one far greater than himself. (from the producer's website) (added June 2010)

B.I.K.E. The Movie - http://www.bike-films.com/

The film is a depiction of the Brooklyn chapter of the Black Label Bike Club (BLBC), a fringe network of tall bike jousters that combine and justify their medieval inspired competitions with environmentalist and anti-consumerist rhetoric and politically radical ideals.

Taking place in the context of the 2004 Republican National Convention, Fountainhead Films’ B.I.K.E. is a riveting look into the ways in which identity is important for a collective of fiercely independent people.

Permalink Reply by Eduardo on November 29, 2010 at 8:27am

Wanted to catch this at the Music Box Theatre awhile back.

The Cyclocross Meeting A film by Brian Vernor

THE CYCLOCROSS MEETING is a documentary meditation on the sport of cyclocross and the human connections it inspires around the world.

A film about the currently exploding US cyclocross scene, and the emerging Japanese cyclocross scene. The Cyclocross Meeting follows Barry Wicks and Adam Mcgrath to top US races in New Jersey and Oregon, and then to Japan, where they compete with seven time Japanese National Champion Keiichi Tsujiura, and the up and coming talent Yu Takenouchi. Also featuring 35 year veteran bicycle framebuilder Nakagawa.

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on November 29, 2010 at 8:48am

The movie is very good and the racer, Barry Wicks, lives in Evanston. I'm pretty sure he will be at this Sunday's race at Montrose. You could contact Jason Alvardo who helped organize the screening in October.



Eduardo Acosta said:

Wanted to catch this at the Music Box Theatre awhile back.

The Cyclocross Meeting A film by Brian Vernor

THE CYCLOCROSS MEETING is a documentary meditation on the sport of cyclocross and the human connections it inspires around the world.

A film about the currently exploding US cyclocross scene, and the emerging Japanese cyclocross scene. The Cyclocross Meeting follows Barry Wicks and Adam Mcgrath to top US races in New Jersey and Oregon, and then to Japan, where they compete with seven time Japanese National Champion Keiichi Tsujiura, and the up and coming talent Yu Takenouchi. Also featuring 35 year veteran bicycle framebuilder Nakagawa.

Permalink Reply by Eduardo on November 30, 2010 at 5:09am

Hi H3N3, not sure if you got my email but Brian Vernor has made bike related films based on his site:

http://brianvernor.com/links.html

Permalink Reply by Andrew Bedno on December 4, 2010 at 12:05pm

Pssst.... link at top of discussion (to the event) should probably be to:
http://www.thechainlink.org/events/2011-bike-winter-film-fest

And the "This Thread" link in the event posting there back to here should be to:
http://www.thechainlink.org/group/bikewinter/forum/topics/sun-jan-2...

Good stuff mentioned, of which I've seen most, so the new/lesser known are especially attractive. Lite as it may sound, I've seen Quicksilver (1986 bike messenger/life change/crime drama with Kevin Bacon, Jami Gertz, Paul Rodriguez, Laurence Fishburne, ...) twice this year, and will defend it as pretty good. Would gladly donate the DVD.

I've also been searching for "Pedalphiles" reportedly by Brian Standing, reportedly exists on VHS. No further info.

Permalink Reply by Andrew Bedno on December 15, 2010 at 7:12am

I own B.I.K.E., commercial DVD copy.  Would lend or dupe for the fest.  But gotta say, it's not pretty.  Well done technically, captures some strong drama among a freak biker type crew, but not uplifting.

 

I just happened to notice that one Monty Python episode is all bike.  Saw it yesterday as part of a marathon.  I think it's super funny and totally appropriate for the fest if there's still a half hour of need.

 

Monty Python's Flying Circus, Season 3 Episode 8, 1972.12.07, 0:32, "The Cycling Tour"
The trans-Europe adventure of Mr. Pither, his amnesiac companion, and their crash resistant food. The first series episode to feature a full length story.
Portions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grad9m2K5g0

Permalink Reply by Eduardo on December 15, 2010 at 8:35am

Just ordered Jitensha from the director. Apparently he's cool about screening the film at Bike Winter Film Fest and would love to hear about it and the reactions.

Permalink Reply by Andrew Bedno on December 16, 2010 at 9:23am

Yes I have the commercial DVD of We Are Traffic (came with Return of the Scorcher).  It's such a cornerstone, I presume many've already seen or own it.  Am acquiring the Monty Python now.  I hold pretty much everything listed here, several due to this fest.

 

H3N3 said:

This is a great suggestion (Re: MP) thanks!

I've heard BIKE is not a terribly satisfying film.

Do you own "We Are Traffic?"

Was thinking about structuring the day into different riding styles-- got Cyclocross, road racing, mountain biking, possibly freak-biking covered- that leaves transportational/lifestyle cycling.

Andrew Bedno said:

I own B.I.K.E., commercial DVD copy.  Would lend or dupe for the fest.  But gotta say, it's not pretty.  Well done technically, captures some strong drama among a freak biker type crew, but not uplifting.

 

I just happened to notice that one Monty Python episode is all bike.  Saw it yesterday as part of a marathon.  I think it's super funny and totally appropriate for the fest if there's still a half hour of need.

 

Monty Python's Flying Circus, Season 3 Episode 8, 1972.12.07, 0:32, "The Cycling Tour"
The trans-Europe adventure of Mr. Pither, his amnesiac companion, and their crash resistant food. The first series episode to feature a full length story.
Portions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grad9m2K5g0

Permalink Reply by Andrew Bedno on December 24, 2010 at 8:31am

I've put the full "Cycling Tour" Monty Python episode (s3e8), plus two bike shorts by them (Bicycle Repairman from s1e3, Picasso cycling race from s1e1) on a DVD.  Someone gimmee an address or come by AVille if you want it.

Permalink Reply by Andrew Bedno on December 28, 2010 at 11:07am

I Priority Mailed backups of the two DVDs mentioned, was cheap and easy, probably there Thursday. Worst case (lost), I can replace as late as showdate. We Are Traffic is 0:50, Monty P is 0:31 (plus two 0:04 shorts). "Uphill All The Way" does look good, and expensive. I'll buy Pedalphiles from you later if nobody else wants it.