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OT: Mysteries of Lisbon Jun 21, 2017 23:19:53 GMT

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Post by OldSamVimes on Jun 21, 2017 23:19:53 GMT

Back in the days of the old board someone recommended this movie to me.

I ordered the blu-ray, and received it shortly after my blu-ray player broke down.. I wasn't able to watch it for around 6 months.

Now my blu-ray player works again, and this is quite the film. Everything about it was excellent. I watched it over a few days, next time I will watch half one night then half the next night. There are not too many 4.5 hour long movies that I want to see again immediately after I finish it.

I can't remember who recommended it to me, but thank you.

Here's the trailer for anyone else who's interested..

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OT: Mysteries of Lisbon Jun 22, 2017 0:37:07 GMT

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Post by Eva Yojimbo on Jun 22, 2017 0:37:07 GMT

It was probably me. It's one of my top 5 films from this century and I think it's an astonishing masterpiece. It's basically a combination of Visconti's opulent, period production design, Mizoguchi's elegant moving camera, and a labyrinthine narrative that's quite unique to itself. It's just one of the most hypnotic, absorbing cinematic experiences I've ever had.

When I watched it I actually did it all in one sitting, which perhaps add to the experience of being absorbed into its unique world and aesthetic. That said, it was originally written as a TV mini-series so there's nothing wrong with watching it in multiple parts either. I did the same with Bela Tarr's 7.5 hour Satantango. Both were pretty unforgettable.

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And for anyone who thinks it's strange
Then you should be the first to want to make this change
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Do you like the part you're playing?
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OT: Mysteries of Lisbon Jun 22, 2017 15:12:09 GMT

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Post by OldSamVimes on Jun 22, 2017 15:12:09 GMT

Jun 22, 2017 0:37:07 GMT Eva Yojimbo said:

It was probably me. It's one of my top 5 films from this century and I think it's an astonishing masterpiece. It's basically a combination of Visconti's opulent, period production design, Mizoguchi's elegant moving camera, and a labyrinthine narrative that's quite unique to itself. It's just one of the most hypnotic, absorbing cinematic experiences I've ever had.

When I watched it I actually did it all in one sitting, which perhaps add to the experience of being absorbed into its unique world and aesthetic. That said, it was originally written as a TV mini-series so there's nothing wrong with watching it in multiple parts either. I did the same with Bela Tarr's 7.5 hour Satantango. Both were pretty unforgettable.

If it was you then thanks.

I don't enjoy many films these days, it's a rare treat to find one that is that excellent.

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Post by OldSamVimes on Jun 21, 2017 23:19:53 GMT

Post by Eva Yojimbo on Jun 22, 2017 0:37:07 GMT

Post by OldSamVimes on Jun 22, 2017 15:12:09 GMT

Post by Eva Yojimbo on Jun 22, 2017 15:47:53 GMT