What classics did you see last week, August 15 to August 21?
Aug 23, 2021 12:44:56 GMT
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Post by Fox in the Snow on Aug 23, 2021 12:44:56 GMT
One Plus One (1968, Jean-Luc Godard)
Joy of Learning (1969, Jean-Luc Godard)
Two late 60s experiments from Godard. Even further removed from traditional narrative than Week-end. Found footage, fake interviews, direct addresses to camera about revolution and linguistic theory, primary colors, intertitles. Very engaging, if like me, you’re into that sort of thing.
The Marquise of O (1976, Eric Rohmer)
Perceval (1978, Eric Rohmer)
Catherine de Heirbronn (1980, Eric Rohmer)
More French New Wave. Three period films from Rohmer, usually known for light character studies/romantic dramas. The latter two are pretty much filmed stage performances, but interesting to see him working outside of a contemporary setting.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005, Shane Black)
Solid Tarantino-esque crime drama, with RDJ and Val Kilmer.
Long Day’s Journey Into Night (2018, Bi Gan)
A beautiful and dreamlike cross between Wong Kar-wai and Tarkovsky, ending with an audacious, but arguably unnecessary single hour long take. Definitely worth a look.
Always Be My Maybe (2019, Nahnatchka Khan)
Surprisingly decent although still pretty generic rom-com, a few good laughs, two likable leads and a great extended cameo from Keanu Reeves.
Joy of Learning (1969, Jean-Luc Godard)
Two late 60s experiments from Godard. Even further removed from traditional narrative than Week-end. Found footage, fake interviews, direct addresses to camera about revolution and linguistic theory, primary colors, intertitles. Very engaging, if like me, you’re into that sort of thing.
The Marquise of O (1976, Eric Rohmer)
Perceval (1978, Eric Rohmer)
Catherine de Heirbronn (1980, Eric Rohmer)
More French New Wave. Three period films from Rohmer, usually known for light character studies/romantic dramas. The latter two are pretty much filmed stage performances, but interesting to see him working outside of a contemporary setting.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005, Shane Black)
Solid Tarantino-esque crime drama, with RDJ and Val Kilmer.
Long Day’s Journey Into Night (2018, Bi Gan)
A beautiful and dreamlike cross between Wong Kar-wai and Tarkovsky, ending with an audacious, but arguably unnecessary single hour long take. Definitely worth a look.
Always Be My Maybe (2019, Nahnatchka Khan)
Surprisingly decent although still pretty generic rom-com, a few good laughs, two likable leads and a great extended cameo from Keanu Reeves.