Tannest Man In The World Takes Cannes!
Tend to agree with Bazin's assessment that within certain limitations Hitchcock was a technician and storyteller of considerable distinction, but won't go so far as others in bestowing the mantle of genius on him.
"Costumes by Edith Head" theatrical screening
Theater people are so obnoxious.
"Costumes by Edith Head" theatrical screening
I don't have much profound to say about this, likely because I felt the film lacked much profundity. As far as palace intrigue/political dramas go, which I can totally fuck with, this mostly works. Occasionally, a shot really surprises or delights and reminds you you're not just watching an HBO series and I wanted more of those. It's a movie, have some fun!
Lost what little respect I had for my friends who all bailed on this because it's "too long".
This time I noticed: Not one wasted shot. Taut story-telling. Absolutely efficient. At every moment of the film you know what's going on because the shots work perfectly. It's about some tendencies in human commitment and a serious tribute to the idea of giving a shit. Quiet moments where you can see the samurai accept that what they're doing isn't going to benefit them, and will likely kill them. This is what is still stirring. A top 15 film.
"Kurosawa/Mifune" 4K Remaster theatrical screening
