Leaving Las Vegas is a sort of anti-distillation of all the insanity of Hollywood romantic alcoholism. Cage beautifully captures the visceral horror of alcohol without being pathetic, he remains an (impotent) man until the end. The setting evokes Deleuzian ideas about the plane of immanence, Vegas being the most deterritorialized locale in the world; a smooth space on which the slow suicide of one man is barely noticeable. Elizabeth Shue plays the oedipal mother excellently and her tragedy becomes the…
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Whisper of the Heart 1995
Miyazakis best movie. This movie creates the feeling of being a fish in water, an animal breathing air; it is so natural and true that it eludes description. The scenes with music are almost unbearably euphoric. All in all a perfect film which others should emulate dutifully.
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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters 1985
Cinematic expressionism brought to the postmodern era. Almost a too generous explication of Mishima's pathos, but I forgive it because the film makes it so gay-erotic. This film is a joy for the senses and has a lot to offer for erudite Japanists.
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Funeral Parade of Roses 1969
A life changing experience. One of the most profound filmatic phenomenal experiences of my life. I've watched it 4 times now and every time I'm amazed by what is possible via camera and actors.
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