“Fall On Your Knees” by Ann-Marie MacDonald, a haunting portrait of a self-destructive family on Cape Breton Island, with clever allusions to Jane Eyre and Jude the Obscure.
Brilliant topic, Rodya. The first film that came to mind was Petr Weigl’s adaptation of “Lady Macbeth of Mtensk”. As well as the strikingly similar themes and portrayals of human suffering, there is the scene at the end of the endless line of prisoners crossing a bridge – a very Dostoevskian image indeed.
I believe “The Gentle Maiden” inspired Bresson’s “Un femme douce”; there is also Petr Zelenka’s “The Karamazovs” released in 2008 from the novel (and theatrical adaptation) of the same name.
Claus, I would actually apply the reverse title to Alex DeLarge – rather, I would call him the “sympathetic antagonist” rather than the unsympathetic protagonist.
@Miasma – I’m still not convinced that Alex is a protagonist though. By virtue of character (or rather, lack thereof) alone, all attributes point towards a “deviant” – the ultraviolence, the psychopathology, etc. However it is the genius of Burgess, and by extension Kubrick, to have this character be the MAIN character. We have no choice but to follow the author/director’s vision of following the narrative of this character from beginning to end, and thus naturally feeling a sort of connection with him, deviant or not.
Overall- France, absolument. But I think most countries have had their shining periods in history, e.g. era of German expressionist, French new wave, Italian neorealism, etc
I will be attending :) Can’t wait for “Bright Star”, “The Vintner’s Luck”, “Partir”, and “Perrier’s Bounty”. Also the new Noé and Herzog. Apparently Terry Gilliam’s “Imaginarium…” will also be screened.
Favourite film of 2008? about 3 years ago
Blindness was brilliant, terribly underrated.
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Who is the greatest film composer? almost 3 years ago
Although not exclusively for film, Philip Glass. Unrivalled genius.
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Favorite Movies by Female Directors almost 3 years ago
Jane Campion’s “The Piano” and Sally Potter’s “Orlando”, most definitely. I absolutely cannot wait for Niki Caro’s “The Vintner’s Luck” either :D
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GREAT FILMS DEPICTING INSANITY AND MENTAL ILLNESS almost 3 years ago
Shine (with the incomparable Geoffrey Rush)
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Books almost 3 years ago
“Fall On Your Knees” by Ann-Marie MacDonald, a haunting portrait of a self-destructive family on Cape Breton Island, with clever allusions to Jane Eyre and Jude the Obscure.
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you cringe when someone tells you they love this film... almost 3 years ago
The Virgin Suicides and/or Lost in Translation. Sofia Coppola, please be gone.
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Best Dream Sequence in a film? almost 3 years ago
Valerie a týden divů (Valerie and Her Week of Wonders) contained some particularly striking dream sequences
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What is your favorite "pair" of people who work in films? almost 3 years ago
Peter Greenaway / Michael Nyman
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Dostoevskian films almost 3 years ago
Brilliant topic, Rodya. The first film that came to mind was Petr Weigl’s adaptation of “Lady Macbeth of Mtensk”. As well as the strikingly similar themes and portrayals of human suffering, there is the scene at the end of the endless line of prisoners crossing a bridge – a very Dostoevskian image indeed.
I believe “The Gentle Maiden” inspired Bresson’s “Un femme douce”; there is also Petr Zelenka’s “The Karamazovs” released in 2008 from the novel (and theatrical adaptation) of the same name.
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Unsympathetic Protagonists (Control, etc) almost 3 years ago
Claus, I would actually apply the reverse title to Alex DeLarge – rather, I would call him the “sympathetic antagonist” rather than the unsympathetic protagonist.
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Unsympathetic Protagonists (Control, etc) almost 3 years ago
@Miasma – I’m still not convinced that Alex is a protagonist though. By virtue of character (or rather, lack thereof) alone, all attributes point towards a “deviant” – the ultraviolence, the psychopathology, etc. However it is the genius of Burgess, and by extension Kubrick, to have this character be the MAIN character. We have no choice but to follow the author/director’s vision of following the narrative of this character from beginning to end, and thus naturally feeling a sort of connection with him, deviant or not.
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What's your favorite country (by cinematical standards) almost 3 years ago
Overall- France, absolument. But I think most countries have had their shining periods in history, e.g. era of German expressionist, French new wave, Italian neorealism, etc
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bad accents almost 3 years ago
Keanu Reeves’ nails-on-a-chalkboard accent in Coppola’s Dracula. What was that all about.
Conversely, Gary Oldman is a, if not THE, master of accents. Same with Alfred Molina.
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Toronto International Film Festival 09 almost 3 years ago
I will be attending :) Can’t wait for “Bright Star”, “The Vintner’s Luck”, “Partir”, and “Perrier’s Bounty”. Also the new Noé and Herzog. Apparently Terry Gilliam’s “Imaginarium…” will also be screened.
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Best Movies that take place over the course of one night over 2 years ago
Before Sunrise
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Most haunting film characters/performances of all time about 1 month ago
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