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In Reply to: RE: A perfect film--- but the other films forming the trilogy also are. posted by Victor Khomenko on November 28, 2020 at 06:56:11
is relatively unknown? I watched, "L'Avventura" a few weeks ago. So many wonderful and strange moments--- like when the lover confronts the man painting in front of the church.Mastroiani, Delon, Ferzetti--- the last not anywhere near the reputation of the other two, but for this and many other roles, he was perfectly cast as the macho, well-educated, and passionate lead. Later on, did you recognize him in Sergio Leone's, "Once Upon a Time in the West?" He was the railroad baron!
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It is very hard to move on, leaving him behind. Last night it was L'Eclisse, and tonight I am not yet sure, most likely the L'Avventura, one of my old time favorites. I have always loved the De Chirico paintings, and that film gives me ample opportunity to relive them.
I really don't know why people did not madly fall in love with Monica after the Trilogy - she is mesmerizing there.
Next probably Il Grido, and then whatever else the Criterion has. Plus there is La Ragazza Con La Pistola on Youtube!
I think the only Antonioni film that did not work for me was Identification of a Woman, but perhaps we should give it another try.
heartily recommend for early Antonioni!
I think MUBI is now featuring "Girl with a Pistol:" an armed and dangerous Vitti? I can't resist.
I have to mention Dino Risi's all-but-forgotten masterpiece starring Vittorio Gassman, a very young Trintignant, and... the always charming Catherine Spaak. "Il Sorpass" is a gem--- with the bonus of having a Lancia as co-star...
We enjoyed it totally.
This was the last Antonioni's work featuring Monica Vitti, and his first color film.
I have to admit, the word "color" scares me when considering the director's B&W films - given their perfection it is natural to see the color as an unnecessary embellishment. And to me it was a distraction. I thought the film lost some directness.
I know it has received plenty of acclaim... but personally I am reluctant to grout it with the other three. To me they tend to stand alone.
I think can be forgiven for... giving meaning to "Red!"
The sickening colors added a lot to the feeling of the film, I'd say--- and can you imagine his future works, "The Passenger" or "Blow-up" in B&W?
Those scenes of the partiers on the dock are about as decadent a picture of society as I can picture--- Pasolini w/out the ultra-vulgarity and therefore more "approachable."
I think can be forgiven for... giving meaning to "Red!"
The sickening colors added a lot to the feeling of the film, I'd say--- and can you imagine his future works, "The Passenger" or "Blow-up" in B&W?
Those scenes of the partiers on the dock are about as decadent a picture of society as I can picture--- Pasolini w/out the ultra-vulgarity and therefore more "approachable."
The Discrete Charm, with their endless walks along the deserted road.
Now that you mentioned it... I dunno... A B&W Passenger? Heck, you can easily try that with modern technology! :) Might be intriguing. I have a superb Sony projector that I never use, and 110" screen... I think there is a B&W setting there.
My wife and I were dating at that time, and I just returned from a long excursion, so I called her... we chatted and she mentioned that movie playing in theaters... so we went. It is a great fun Sicilian comedy with young Monica.
My wife is sending you her regards... she remembers you well.
I remember that one, we should see it again... and also the original Profumo di donna, the one so shamelessly copied by Al Pacino. As usually is the case the original is far better... even not being a masterpiece... Gassman is great there. No tango... sorry! :)
embodiment of the Italian man, a stereotype, certainly, but a living and breathing one.
If not, definitely listen, it is very interesting.
streaming but for a little while ago).
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