This was my 10th Rohmer film. There’s still a lot more to see, but I think I’ve seen enough to have a pretty good sense of his style. It was interesting to see the ways in which this one both fits in and stands out when compared to the rest of his filmography. It of course includes his trademark protagonist that I especially identify with—an introverted, indecisive, lonely perfectionist—as well as his usual naturalistic pacing, dialogue, and conversation heavy storyline. …
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My Night at Maud's 1969
This was my first Rohmer film and what spurred me on to pursue the rest of his work. It was really interesting going back to this now that I’ve seen ten of his movies. It’s a bit of an outlier when compared to the rest of his work. He’s known for his gorgeous cinematic shots of luscious scenery, bright vibrant colors, and stylish fashion, but My Night at Maude’s is a black and white film, set at Christmastime, so almost…
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The Three Caballeros 1944
Sorry, Fantasia, but this is peak Disney package film right here. A kaleidoscopic explosion of experimentation that blends the imagination of Jodorowsky, the innovation of Zemeckis and Zeman, the rebellious but playful chaos of Chytilová’s Daises and Obayashi’s House, and the hypnotic, psychedelia of René Laloux, all wrapped up in a Les Blankian mythical celebration of culture. And amazingly it predates all of those! I won’t hear any nonsense about this masterpiece being boring. This is pure, unbridled artistic expression—…
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Stop Making Sense 1984
This was my first foray into the concert film, a genre I didn’t expect to care much about. Even after seeing the extremely high ratings here on Letterboxd, I still went into this with plenty of reservations. I’m happy to report that, like everyone else, I found this to be a thoroughly captivating experience. The cinematography and direction are outstanding. The camera feels omnipresent, capturing every angle of the performance with precision and purpose. Every shot feels meticulously planned, yet…
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The Substance 2024
I love a good metaphor movie, and this is one that I know I appreciated so much more because of all the conversations I’ve had with my wife over the years about this very topic.
Unfortunately my wife literally passed out in the theater while we were watching this, and after she came to, had to listen to the rest of the movie with her eyes squeezed shut. So I’m thinking the audience for this one might be pretty limited. …
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