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It's been long, long time since we saw it last time, and I am glad we did again.
So long ago that enough was forgotten, making us see it afresh.
One might not like Pasolini for any number of reasons... but one can't take away his incredible talent. His mind might be crooked, heart in the wrong place, but he is a master, and that mastership is present in every shot.
The film is intriguing and disturbing. I can easily see why Vatican was so opposed to it - although I don't think opposing films, or other forms of art, is really Vatican's job.
Pasolini wrote the script, and it contains only about 900 words... the characters say much more with their actions, not words. And even more remains unsaid, inviting the viewer to form his own conclusions.
A masterpiece by any measure, this movie must be experienced, not read about.
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...I'm stil trying to work up to seeing it again. I will, just not sure if I'm ready. Seeing it on the big screen all those years ago was...unforgettable.
release was pretty poor. Unless the bluray disc is mastered from something substantially better than what Criterion used, it really isn't worthwhile getting this film in a high resolution format.
Do you think the poop everyone eats in that film will look more savory in bluray?
Pervers eveywhere.
Just one of those no-good-for-nothing film projectors... :( But I have to tell you - the effect on BIG screen was tremendous.I don't think there is Pasolini's film that we have not seen, we studied his art diligently many years ago. I am feeling like revisiting some of it now.
But not the Salo.
Edits: 09/07/10
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When it came out I dislike it with greatest vigour.
Time for a revisitation...
But Patrick, weren't you a hippie at that time? That would explain a lot... would it not? :)
Not a hippie...But see for yourself....
PS: I did not like the sexual perversion even as an allegory. But now I will revise it.
I was very very deceived back then.
Long time ago she gave him the nickname Pornograph. At least last night she mostly behaved, so I think I might slip a couple more by her... :)
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Share a bowl of grits with someone you love tonight.
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Suggestions:
Start with "The Gospel." Then, "Mama Roma." "Oedipus Rex." "Accattone." I also enjoyed the Canterbury film but I think you already voiced displeasure in it?
Problem with the Netflix - it is beginning to give you too many choices. They are expanding their "Suggestions" engine, and surprisingly, it is quite effective. Through it we have found some films that we would not have otherwise. Net result being - our Queue is growing faster than we can kill them.
"respected" critics--- the best of the year type of list. Of course, 99% were foreign. I also went through Pauline Kael's books, compiling a master list of her favorite films. I combined the lists. Unfortunately, most of them aren't on Netflix. Some are puzzling: Michael Caine's breakout role in "Ipcress File?" Why the heck isn't that available?
Anyhow, it's very frustrating. At present, I have very few dramatic films on Netflix (around 10): almost all my remaining selections are long historical documentaries.
So Netflix is not perfect... this is not a revelation. So if you are doing a research on Shruzumbe film industry of the nineties you will have to look elsewhere, granted.
Take it for what it is, an incredible library of about 120,000 titles, portion of which are available streaming.
Look at the deal you get - for $9 you can have unlimited streaming, plus one-at-a-time DVD service! Where else can you get something even approaching this?
The ability to watch the film, stop, switch to another, resume, replay, etc all day long, all for $9?
Like WOW!
haven't seen.
And, with the hundreds of films (actually, thousands) released globally every year, one needs to winnow them down. I look at festival winners and "best of" lists. First, I looked at years past and I tended to agree with the lists though not necessarily in the same order. Sure, a great film may be overlooked by all major critics but how often does that happen? Very, very seldom.
I don't look at films purely for entertainment, most of the time, especially at home. I like something with some artistic content, some quality. I'd rather listen to music or read if I have nothing interesting to view. Netflix ratings are based on the common viewers. I'm not that much of a democrat...........
I do not pay much attention to their ratings, only as a VERY rough starting point.
Well, I agree, life is not perfect... what do you think is a better source? I can't afford buying all those films, some of them do cost arm and leg. I have seen some of them "winners" sell for $80 on ebay... thanks! :(
Ten years ago, I never would have thought Netflix would come around to make so many foreign films available. I'd bet there will be internet availability of many foreign films through some other service, perhaps with international connectivity, if not by Netflix. I've read that Lithuania has a great--- not just good--- film tradition which I've never been able to access.
Oh well. I've not been to many of the greatest art museums, cathedrals, or religious sites in the world, either.....
99% of what I see now is just plainly mediocre.
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