I don't think Greenaway is intersted...

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Posted by dave c (A) on December 31, 2008 at 22:58:59

In Reply to: Peter Greenaway: potential, unrealized. posted by tinear on December 31, 2008 at 14:55:26:

... at least not any more in what we might call mainstream success.
He has carved a niche for himself and has produced a series of works that refines and develops his style.
I have noticed that cinema has expanded a lot over the past decade.
Perhaps in response to the ways that film is watched, perhaps to cable TV.
I don't know.
But more documentaries are in cinemas.
Live opera is in cinemas (around the world from the Met almost as I write).
Greenaway has responded to these new opportunities and is making films that have little to do with the world of Die Hard IX...

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Topic - Peter Greenaway: potential, unrealized. - tinear 14:55:26 12/31/08 (13)

Wrong framework. Greenaway isn't interested in conventional narrative cinema. - Harmonia 19:47:20 01/05/09 (1)

Belatedly: Great post! - Bhasi 04:44:30 01/23/09 (0)

I don't think Greenaway is intersted... - dave c 22:58:59 12/31/08 (0)

Some of the finest cinematography ever is in Greenaway's works. . . - mr grits 21:22:26 12/31/08 (5)

Greenaway hardly belongs in that august lot. Not close. nt - tinear 11:16:54 01/01/09 (4)

You lack the eye and mental accuity to understand the similarities. * - mr grits 19:21:41 01/01/09 (3)

You may wish to use a dictionary before your next acerbic post. - tinear 10:09:35 01/02/09 (2)

Typo, banana boy. * - mr grits 20:16:40 01/02/09 (1)

Typo is believable in the body but not the header. Are you an Ol Miss - tinear 08:44:58 01/03/09 (0)

I've found his films fascinating... - EBerlin 21:04:34 12/31/08 (3)

Definitely fascinating. Visually stunning as are Tarsem Singh's, - tinear 11:19:27 01/01/09 (0)

Some fascinating, some repulsive nt - Daryl Zero 23:12:05 12/31/08 (0)

RE: I've found his films fascinating, me too! - grinagog 21:37:22 12/31/08 (0)

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