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afilado

In Reply to: RE: That tender, gentle Russian super-hero posted by Victor Khomenko on January 24, 2010 at 14:45:06

also I've started the fascinating 17 Moments Of Spring ( so historically informative), The Prokovsky Gate. Many more. The Island, Dersu Uzala. A treasure trove of Russian classics.

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Derzu Uzala is Kurosawa. The Island is intriguing. Excellent. nt - tinear 19:28:25 01/24/10 (15)
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- I hated the Island - Victor Khomenko 07:02:27 01/25/10 (6)
  There is currently mud slide of movies promoting Russian nationalism, and I have strong distaste for them.
  
  That, coupled with Putin and his communist scum buddies all crossing their chests in churches really makes me puke. Once again we are seeing the resurrection of that disgusting chauvinistic spirit - but if you take the film in isolation, without putting it into the context of the current events, and also the personalities involved, it might look differently.
  
  BTW, its director, Pavel Lungin, is a very interesting man. He is the son of the perhaps most preeminent literature translator in modern Russian history (and she did a wonderful documentary on her life, which is incredibly interesting on its own), and perhaps best known for his Taksi-Blyuz movie, which I strongly recommend.
  - RE: I hated the Island - patrickU 11:21:00 01/25/10 (2)
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    - http://db.AudioAsylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=films&n=63190&high (Open in New Window)
    - Very nice, Patrick. We have to educate Vic to get rid of his self-loathing. nt - tinear 15:09:41 01/25/10 (0)
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    - RE: I hated the Island - Victor Khomenko 12:23:33 01/25/10 (0)
      Well, by the time of your post my wife and I have already long recovered from the unpleasant feelings caused by that film... :)
      But since you loved it, you need to start looking for the next marvel from the same director, with the same lead actor - Tsar.
      More darkness for the masses! :)
      I am pretty sure I will be watching that one alone... with Beamer.
      
      Edits: 01/25/10
  - The second time I saw it, I was enthralled. I think you're seeing stuff that isn't there. It was more of a - tinear 07:43:31 01/25/10 (2)
    Christian parable than political.
    - You know what hyperbole is - Victor Khomenko 08:19:03 01/25/10 (1)
      Let's say you were a Jew and your family perished in the Holocaust... do you think you would be simply admiring the camerawork in Leni's films?
      
      Certain works can only be truly understood in their historical and political context.
      - Great example with zero pertinence factor. Zero. nt - tinear 15:34:07 01/25/10 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: You know what hyperbole is posted by Victor Khomenko on January 25, 2010 at 08:19:03
        
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- Yep..........nt. - afilado 21:00:07 01/24/10 (7)
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  - RE: Yep, Kurosawa (the Russian).............;-)........nt - afilado 21:02:53 01/24/10 (6)
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    - Where the line blurs... - Victor Khomenko 05:56:57 01/25/10 (5)
      Japanese director... Russian author, Russian actors, Russian location, Russian studio...
      
      Does it matter, really? Name Yuri Solomin is worth writing down.
      - Sure it matters. Kurosawa is a giant, he created a masterpiece, and - tinear 07:45:21 01/25/10 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Where the line blurs... posted by Victor Khomenko on January 25, 2010 at 05:56:57
        
        he's Japanese.
        Now, who is this Yuri guy?
        
        "Kurosawa is a giant, " No one is taking that from him - Victor Khomenko 08:16:13 01/25/10 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Sure it matters. Kurosawa is a giant, he created a masterpiece, and posted by tinear on January 25, 2010 at 07:45:21
        
        The rest - I see no reason to argue.
        
        Solomin is a very good actor, he plays Arseniev in that movie, also had many good roles.
        
        I wish someone would take the initiative and start subtitling Russian films, as well - tinear 08:25:18 01/25/10 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: "Kurosawa is a giant, " No one is taking that from him posted by Victor Khomenko on January 25, 2010 at 08:16:13
        
        as Lithuanian ones.
      - Yep..............I call it a Russian film.......nt. - afilado 07:04:58 01/25/10 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Where the line blurs... posted by Victor Khomenko on January 25, 2010 at 05:56:57
        
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        So Murnau, Lang, et al are American filmmakers? nt - tinear 15:35:02 01/25/10 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Yep..............I call it a Russian film.......nt. posted by afilado on January 25, 2010 at 07:04:58
        
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I am elated - the list of wonderful Russian films not available on DVD is quite long - Victor Khomenko 19:23:09 01/24/10 (2)
I wouldn't even know where to start, but next to the White Sun there was Osenniy Marafon - my wife loves that film with a great lead actor. Not sure if it has the subs, though. The 17 Moments is a well made WW2 spy drama with one of the most popular Soviet actors in the main role.
- RE: I am elated - the list of wonderful Russian films not available on DVD is quite long - Wojciech 19:59:55 01/25/10 (1)
  Victor ,thanks a lot for the link! Bring more of them. Have you seen "Master and Margarita" TV series on DVD's ?-Hilarious and well made (In my opinion) My Russian is pretty rusty so I wonder if there is any subtitled version) I fell in love with the book when I was 14. Still one of my favorites.
  Regards, W
  
  Edits: 01/25/10
  - RE: I am elated - the list of wonderful Russian films not available on DVD is quite long - Victor Khomenko 10:11:33 01/27/10 (0)
    Yes, saw it, pretty good, especially the ball scene! Makes you think Kubrick should have watched it before making his Eyes Wide Shut.
    
    The book of course is deep and I suspect was one of inspirations for Da Vinci Code, except done right.

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