Monday, October 25, 2010
184 - I Am Love
Magnificent. This is a film that will endure for a long time. You can watch it so many times and each time can focus on something different and be absolutely pleased. It's that rich. The Netflix description refers to it as an "atmospheric"...one observation worthy for one to explore, especially in the beginning of the film. One can also see layers of capitalism or class society. And, of course, you see love in all its forms, both good and bad...and its many tones. My favorite scene was the last minute or so...no dialogue, all expressions, and orchestral waterfall...watch it once and you feel numb...watch it a second time and a tear just might fall from your cheeks. Watch it a third time? I leave that to you.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
182/183 - Orlando / Teknolust
It was a Tilda Swinton mini-marathon weekend...ok ok, I was not thrilled about Teknolust and couldnt write about it...so I guess bundling it with Orlando might do the trick. If there was anything I could say about Teknolust, it would have to be admiration for how Tilda inhabited and played with her characters. Orlando, while not comparable, also plays Tilda in different characters in its own way. The pauses to speak to the viewers in Orlando are what I enjoyed the most. Tilda simply has this haunting quality...and you can't turn away. If she were a vampire, I'd been bitten dry already ;).
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