Just watched the two Jorge Semprun-written Resnais films “The War Is Over” and “Stavisky…”. Very good movies, both having themes of exile and great performances by mainstream stars. Both are explorations of huge political events (aftermath of the spanish civil war and the 1934 stavisky scandal) that tell personal, small-scale stories instead of re-telling the stories that were in the newspapers. Pick up the published screenplays also – cheap used copies are available online.
I’ve been catching up with De Palma gradually. Watched most of his best-known films a while back, but lately I’ve really enjoyed Redacted, Raising Cain and Phantom of the Paradise. Didn’t like The Fury at all – would like to read some justification for that one. Seemed like a cut-rate work-for-hire to me, but I may have missed the subtleties (De Palma not usually being known for subtleties). Looking forward to seeing Obsession, the early comedies, and especially Casualties Of War sometime soon.
the Jorge Semprun movies almost 4 years ago
Just watched the two Jorge Semprun-written Resnais films “The War Is Over” and “Stavisky…”. Very good movies, both having themes of exile and great performances by mainstream stars. Both are explorations of huge political events (aftermath of the spanish civil war and the 1934 stavisky scandal) that tell personal, small-scale stories instead of re-telling the stories that were in the newspapers. Pick up the published screenplays also – cheap used copies are available online.
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What are the best Brian De Palma's films? over 3 years ago
I’ve been catching up with De Palma gradually. Watched most of his best-known films a while back, but lately I’ve really enjoyed Redacted, Raising Cain and Phantom of the Paradise. Didn’t like The Fury at all – would like to read some justification for that one. Seemed like a cut-rate work-for-hire to me, but I may have missed the subtleties (De Palma not usually being known for subtleties). Looking forward to seeing Obsession, the early comedies, and especially Casualties Of War sometime soon.
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THE AUTEURS BEST OF THE DECADE: IMAGES over 2 years ago
2046
The New World
25th Hour
Shaun of the Dead
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