I don't get any human feeling from Don't Look Now other than a clammy nihilism. Roeg was a good cinematographer who became convinced (or decided to act like) he was a visionary; to me, he's the actual example of "cold-hearted director manipulating the audience" that some people accuse Kubrick and Greenaway of being. Walkabout is quite good, though.
― Halfway there but for you, Wednesday, 22 March 2023 02:18 (one year ago) link
I don't much care for Roeg either; even The Man Who Fell to Earth can't find a rhythm.
― the very juice and sperm of kindness. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 22 March 2023 02:22 (one year ago) link
I don't think 'cold-hearted director manipulating the audience' is an accurate description of it at all - the whole thing is about human feeling
― Dan S, Wednesday, 22 March 2023 02:34 (one year ago) link
Have y'all read the Daphne Du Maurier story.
― Daniel_Rf, Wednesday, 22 March 2023 11:25 (one year ago) link
Roeg isn't cold (nor is "cold" a bad thing, esp in a director); his movies just don't hold my attention.
― the very juice and sperm of kindness. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 22 March 2023 11:50 (one year ago) link
"I don't get any human feeling from Don't Look Now other than a clammy nihilism."
A couple go to Venice as an aftermath to their child's death. The 'clinical' shooting of scenes is maybe a balance to this obviously, potentially cheaply, manipulative background.
― xyzzzz__, Wednesday, 22 March 2023 12:59 (one year ago) link
it's been a while so i reserve the right to change my mind but DLN is full of the horror of mortality and loss
― satori enabler (Noodle Vague), Wednesday, 22 March 2023 13:02 (one year ago) link
That’s what I remember although it’s been a while for me too.
― Bringing Up Initials B.B. (James Redd and the Blecchs), Wednesday, 22 March 2023 13:04 (one year ago) link
I rewatched DLN a few weeks ago and accusing it of lacking human feeling is baffling
― or something, Wednesday, 22 March 2023 13:26 (one year ago) link
There is also a famous scene of married people doing something that I don’t think has been mentioned yet.
― Bringing Up Initials B.B. (James Redd and the Blecchs), Wednesday, 22 March 2023 13:27 (one year ago) link
Yeah, but we're all firmly against being shown sex scenes without our consent now
― عباس کیارستمی (Eric H.), Wednesday, 22 March 2023 13:32 (one year ago) link
The film is dealing with a heavy subject (and Sutherland does his best), but it's more interested in throwing up chic enigmas than dealing with the emotional ramifications of that subject.
― Halfway there but for you, Wednesday, 22 March 2023 15:17 (one year ago) link
TIL the tide has very much turned against Don’t Look Now. How annoying
― عباس کیارستمی (Eric H.), Wednesday, 22 March 2023 15:29 (one year ago) link
agreed... idk i don't find that movie nihilistic at all
― flamenco drop (BradNelson), Wednesday, 22 March 2023 15:49 (one year ago) link
I still have a week to watch Come and See...but will I? Stay tuned. Barring that....might be that guy and go for Jaws
― ryan, Wednesday, 22 March 2023 15:57 (one year ago) link
The Man Who Fell to Earth is more legit concerned with chic enigmas, i.e. "How good will David Bowie look shirtless in bed?"
― the very juice and sperm of kindness. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 22 March 2023 16:03 (one year ago) link
but it's more interested in throwing up chic enigmas than dealing with the emotional ramifications of that subject.
― Halfway there but for you, Wednesday, 22 March 2023 bookmarkflaglink
Or it's dealing with a highly charged subject in a way you aren't expecting.
― xyzzzz__, Wednesday, 22 March 2023 16:05 (one year ago) link
the chic enigma that is death
― satori enabler (Noodle Vague), Wednesday, 22 March 2023 16:37 (one year ago) link
Sounds like the title of one of tyler’s vu boots
― Bringing Up Initials B.B. (James Redd and the Blecchs), Wednesday, 22 March 2023 16:38 (one year ago) link
I can't get this phrase out of my head
Austin Film Society is running Don't Look Now this week...never been a huge fan of it but trying to decide if I should give it a re-view or not..sometimes actually seeing something in a theater totally changes how I feel about it.
― ryan, Monday, 27 March 2023 14:47 (one year ago) link
Go!
― It’s Only Her Factory, Girl! (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 27 March 2023 15:43 (one year ago) link
What theater do they do screenings in?
― It’s Only Her Factory, Girl! (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 27 March 2023 15:44 (one year ago) link
a fuzzy grim reaper would fit right in
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― ꙮ (map), Monday, 27 March 2023 15:49 (one year ago) link
Lol
― It’s Only Her Factory, Girl! (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 27 March 2023 16:02 (one year ago) link
Automatic thread bump. This poll is closing tomorrow.
― System, Monday, 3 April 2023 00:01 (one year ago) link
with this one I can't imagine what the result will be
thank you for doing this Ryan, and please continue
― Dan S, Monday, 3 April 2023 00:21 (one year ago) link
I don’t wanna have to vote
― Little Big Man Yells at Red Cloud (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 3 April 2023 00:57 (one year ago) link
Cross-posted from the John Wayne thread:
Watching Rio Bravo again (fourth time?), I'm struck by John Wayne's beautiful serenity. He's always observing the other characters, as an actor and as Chance. He's relaxed but wary. His best performance.
― the very juice and sperm of kindness. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 3 April 2023 00:58 (one year ago) link
Yes.
― Little Big Man Yells at Red Cloud (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 3 April 2023 01:05 (one year ago) link
His relationship with Angie Dickinson as Feathers is kind of charming too, and doesn’t approach the crepeyness of other such parings of aging male stars with younger actresses.
― Little Big Man Yells at Red Cloud (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 3 April 2023 01:08 (one year ago) link
Pairings even
― Little Big Man Yells at Red Cloud (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 3 April 2023 01:10 (one year ago) link
Well, he ceded space to her: it's understood she has her own thing going on, and Chance respects it.
― the very juice and sperm of kindness. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 3 April 2023 01:15 (one year ago) link
thank y'all for indulging me! the next round will be delayed a day because i am traveling tomorrow...but i'll get it posted ASAP after this one closes.
― ryan, Monday, 3 April 2023 03:26 (one year ago) link
I can post it tomorrow if you want, so long as I get to accidentally leave off There Will Be Blood.
― fair but so uncool beliefs here (Eric H.), Monday, 3 April 2023 14:25 (one year ago) link
hahaha. yes go for it!
― ryan, Monday, 3 April 2023 14:34 (one year ago) link
I saw The Thing last week and almost want to vote for it, but I'm going with Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
― jmm, Monday, 3 April 2023 14:36 (one year ago) link
I guess with this next 20 I'm going to vote for two Bergmans in a row
― Dan S, Monday, 3 April 2023 23:06 (one year ago) link
Automatic thread bump. This poll's results are now in.
― System, Tuesday, 4 April 2023 00:01 (one year ago) link
good choice
― Dan S, Tuesday, 4 April 2023 00:20 (one year ago) link
Oh snap
― fair but so uncool beliefs here (Eric H.), Tuesday, 4 April 2023 00:49 (one year ago) link
WOW
― the very juice and sperm of kindness. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Tuesday, 4 April 2023 00:54 (one year ago) link
😎
― ꙮ (map), Tuesday, 4 April 2023 01:02 (one year ago) link
great turnout, every film received a vote. there's your answer if it's worth carrying on, ryan!
voted TCM in the end but happy with that winner
― or something, Tuesday, 4 April 2023 05:53 (one year ago) link
Result!!
― xyzzzz__, Tuesday, 4 April 2023 07:42 (one year ago) link
Lol victory
― satori enabler (Noodle Vague), Tuesday, 4 April 2023 08:00 (one year ago) link
As someone who does like The Thing considerably, also happy to see TCM trounce it here
― fair but so uncool beliefs here (Eric H.), Tuesday, 4 April 2023 12:51 (one year ago) link
Will post 121-140 later this morning
Sight and Sound 2022 Round 6: 121-140
― fair but so uncool beliefs here (Eric H.), Tuesday, 4 April 2023 16:56 (one year ago) link