When I first saw Carlos Reygadas’ STELLET LICHT (Silent Light) I hadn’t seen C. T. Dreyer’s ORDET, and somehow I’m glad I saw it only later, because it might have spoiled the magic of Stellet Light. Then, having seen Ordet, rather than making Reygadas’ film less good, it moved it to another dimension: one where we see how great auteurs influence future generations, making it possible for today’s filmmakers to use similar themes in new centuries, be inspired by the past. In this case it shifts the story from a Danish 19th century christian village to the vast Mexican landscape, amidst a forgotten Mennonite community in the early 2000’s that’s untouched by time and troubled by the same eternal story of forbidden love. I really recommend this as a double bill. In my eyes, the true master is Dreyer, but I’m glad he influenced Reygadas.
I liked Kill Bill until I saw The bride wore black.
I was really disappointed
I saw Match Point by Woody Allen and really enjoyed the story.
Then I saw Crimes and Misdemeanors and realized that Woody had just completely recycled Anjelica Hustons character and swapped her for the younger Scarlett Johansson.
Perfumed Dandy
I don’t “likes” Garden State. Gimme some dap. Yeah, that’s my nigga.