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Originally Posted by Bluebiird
Haha. I saw this too, though I haven't seen the first one. I must say, I was expecting far more gratuitous violence given the reputation of Volume 1, (not that I was disappointed, being a bit of a pansy when it comes to that sort of thing). I too think the ending was anti-climactic. Not a bad way to spend an evening, but I wouldn't go out of my way to see it again. 6/10
Hi manolia, I did not know Lynch was your fav. Wow, he really does make you think ever minute, doesn't he? I like 'film noir' genre so much. I loved the atmosphere and music in this film. It was impecably constructed. I loved all the little details such as Hitchcock would use, but even more extensive and quirky. I loved pandora's box, didn't you? Truly fascinating, especially when she opens it. When the woman first walks down the hill, I thought that scene did not seen realistic, somehow, but it was only slight asque which make it curious. It felt dreamlike or something, which made sense when I found out more about the film. I liked all the quirky characters. They were just right. I think I need to see it again. I am sure I missed little details here and there. I can watch one time more before it is due back to my library. I read some reviews on Amazon after so I got more of a sense of what exactly was going on. I like films that one has to figure out, don't you? Sort of like book of the month - don't you think? Subsconcious stuff and all?:lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by manolia
Bye the way, I just saw your signature and my mom and I were just discussing how addicted we got to "Twin Peaks" - so you watched it too and loved it. We still laugh about how we ran to the TV to see it every week and ofcourse try to figure out just what was going on.
I also have seen "Blue Velvet" years ago and I saw "The Elephant Man" recently and loved that film.
City of God/ Cidade de Deus (2003)
2002 Brazilian film of worldwide acclaim.
http://www.cineclub.de/images/2003/05/city_of_god_p.jpg
All my friends reccomended this movie and now I know why. It captures the essence of life in the squalid slums of Rio de Janeiro, where almost every child has a gun and hold-ups are as common as tattoos on gang members. Drugs are a way of life, and the possession and distribution of it the key to the gateway of power and popularity.
The screenplay is so real and captivating, and the directing flawless. It seems as if the screen you are watching the movie on are the actual eyes of some anonymous character gazing into the unfolding story.
City of God deserves a prerequisited spot if 'Best movies of all time' lists are to be made. Definitely a must-watch film before you die.
-mheartin
Hitchcock is my fav director and Lynch is the second fav ;) This film "Mullholand drive" is extremely complex, like most of Lynch's films. You can safely say that each character of the cast plays a double role in the movie. The one is the reality, or what the character perceives as reality and the second role is his/hers insanity. With the two actresses, Naomi Wats (the blond one) and the brunette (forgot her name :D ) you can't exactly say which part of the story is the reality and which their dreams. I liked the atmosphere..isn't it like watching somebody else's nightmare?? And of course Pandora's box as you say was an interesting detail...i haven't yet figured out the part with the indian...and the music in the end is breathtaking..and of course lots of subconscious stuff..are we having fun yet??Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
Do watch "Lost Highway". This film is incredible!! I own it too and i have seen it plenty of times..it's difficult to figure out..but like i already said it is fantastic (oh well..i can rant endlessly about Lynch and his films)
"Blue Velvet" was very nice and "The elephant man" is fantastic..Hopkins' best film (my humble opinion). Do see also "The straight story" this film is quite different from Lynch's other films. It is a real and deeply touching story about two old men, brothers who haven't talked to each other for ages..
Twin Peaks is my fav series ever! I even like the second season of episodes and i was very disappointed that it was never finished..Lynch lost his interest in the series..he was kinda tired..but so far Twin Peaks is the best thing i've seen in TV (and i don't think that will ever change :D ).
As for the movie "Fire walk with me" which is sort of prequel to the series (if you haven't seen it DO) i think it was destined only for fans of the series. Anyone who hasn't indulged to the series won't be able to understand much..
The only movie i haven't seen is "Dawnrasor" because i can't find it :bawling:
I'll stop now..i can rant for hours when the topic is Lynch and his movies :D
I also loved Mulholland Drive. Everyone else I know who saw it hated it except for my cousin. But that's because they didn't get it. I got it, thus, it is one of my favorite films.
The Aviator...and what I think of it?! Well, lets just say I'm nowhere near being a Leo Dicaprio fan..I didn't like it much!
manolia, I love your ranting, please tell me more. Maybe we should discuss the film after I see it again in an email so we don't spoil it for others or we could put spoiler up first. Wow, it is a mindbender. I do like it so much and yes, just like taking part in someone's nightmare. If you go to Amazon there is one reviewer there who revealed and pointed out many things about the film and the duality. Things I had not thought about and now can see them more distinctly. Thanks for all the other suggestions. I will definitely track down some of these films. If I am lucky they will come into my library eventually. Some may be rare now so I don't know but I have seen Mulholland Drive in there several times and failed to take it out. It was a VHS tape or I would certainly have watched special features and hopefully a full-length film commentary as I watch the film. I like doing that sometimes.Quote:
Originally Posted by manolia
Hitchcock is my favorite director, too, in that genre. I just watched his old TV series on DVD but unfortunately it was super long with 5 disks and I could only accomplish two in two nights. I will check it out again soon to watch more of the 1/2 plays - they are funny and really good, scary at times too. They take me back to the days I was glued to that show on TV.
I loved "The Elephant Man" and quite agree with you on Hopkin's performance - quieter and nuanced - truly stellar. Again I liked all the quirky characters in that film. I liked the strange midgets and circus performers who helped him escape that wicked man - they were wonderful. The black and white was so effective in the film, too. I heard commentary on that from Lynch and others and it was quite informative.
Yes, I agree - Twin Peaks had my mother and I hooked all the way to the end and then we said "what is happening, or what the heck happened to the end". It got too strange for us by that time. So Lynch was too tired to really finish...I never knew that. That is a shame. It was a good series.
Hey, manolia, we are back discussing films again.:lol: I wonder if anyone missed me on this thread. I have been gone for awhile now.
I've watched Pirates of the Carribean 2 (The Dead Mans Chest) finally. Actually, I have already seen it before, in the cinema, and it is all British accent, and British accent is the kind of thing that our family can't tolerate. This time we watched it with subtitles, and we liked the movie a lot better. A good senseless action film. 6/10 for sense or 8/10 for entertainment
Speaking of Lynch I only saw Mulholland Drive and I didn't like it. It was boring to watch. I usually rewatch this kind of stuff because I'm slow, but this movie was so long and so draggy that I kind of never did that. The fact that everyone loves this movie for no reason isn't helping. I really need to get my CD's out and watch it again sometime.
Janine and Manolia, I think we need to start some kind of Hitchcock fanclub here on the litnet!!:D
Hi there *Classic*Charm* - haven't seen you for a while. How is your beautiful horse? Yes, definitely we could even start a whole thread just for Hitchcock, don't you think, Manolia?Quote:
Originally Posted by *Classic*Charm*
*Classic*Charm* are you a fan, too?
Heehee to quote myself from yesterday...
I bought a box set a couple of days ago- 9 of Hitch's older films. It goes from one of the silents, through his first talkie, a couple of his first British bigtimes, and then to his last British film before he moved to the States.Quote:
Originally Posted by *Classic*Charm*
Fantastic. My fav is still Dial M for Murder. :D :D
People don't love it for "no reason". I love it for a very good reason; because I get it and getting it, I see that it is brilliant.Quote:
Originally Posted by Video Drone
And thank you Janine, my horse is just great. yes, it's been a while (I'm finally done school!!), but I'm back now.
*Classic*Charm* I bought a boxed set of Hitchcock 'oldies but moldies', or so I call them. They are all black and white films and early. I really enjoyed them. The set is not as good as the one you got but it was reasonably prices. I picked up a number of his films from my video store when they sold out their VHS tapes cheap - the Criterian collection - not bad and have been restored. Considering the price I tried to get whatever they had. I love 'Dial M for Murder'. Was the one you have earlier or the color version with Grace Kelly? I think it is one of my very favorite films, ever. I am due to rewatch that one. I like ones that take place in one appartment like a play. I loved 'Rear Window', too. You just can't beat it! I even liked "Rope" which I got on VHS at the sale. I think I like the more psychological ones. Does your set have the film with Peck where he loses his memory - can never recall the name of that film and I love it. Dali did the dream sequence in it.....oh yeah..."Spellbound"...that is it!Quote:
Originally Posted by *Classic*Charm*
*C*C*so glad you are out for the summer vacation; hope you have some nice excursions planned and lots of horseback riding as well. Glad also to see you back on here again. You were missed, so welcome back.
Hey, manolia,I have added some more things to the L thread. I also added a posting to continue the 'Introduction', of which your read part so far. It is quite interesting. Sorry, advertising for another thread.
Janine, the set I bought doesn't go past 1938, so the best of Hitch's suspense thrillers aren't on it. They're really hard to find on DVD though.
My Dial M is Grace Kelly in black and white, I think. I've seen it in colour as well, though. They're so much better in b&w. Kelly is also great in "To Catch a Thief". I've never actually seen Spellbound. As I said, I find that the later thrillers are more difficult to find.