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Re: Just to stir the pot: What do you think about Pasolini?

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In Reply to: Just to stir the pot: What do you think about Pasolini? posted by Victor Khomenko on July 03, 1999 at 09:35:52:

Well I haven't seen it Victor, so I can't say anything other than I'll put it on the list. What did strike me is the tendency to confuse special effects for great artistic endeavor.
The other night I looked for a movie to watch and noticed an old 1963 film with Paul Newman and Edward G Robinson called The Prize on TCM. While not a great classic, I was struck by how the film depended on acting. There was little in the way of a musical score, little action and no special effects. After a slight adjustment (it felt like watching a soap opera it was so quiet), I found my attention was held captive by real actors.
BTW: We rented Patch Adams last night and this is a great feel good dramatic comedy with Robin Williams. I think it's one of his best works and it also has some very good and well used music.
Enjoy

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Re: Just to stir the pot: What do you think about Pasolini? MiKe 20:58:11 7/03/99 (0)
I too watched patch Adams last night. It was great!
MiKe
Be careful Victor Khomenko 11:50:44 7/03/99 (0)
***Well I haven't seen it Victor, so I can't say anything other than I'll put it on the list.
But take Steve's response as a warning - do it VERY carefully (even though I don't completely agree with his reaction). Don't approach the "Salo 120 Days .." casually.
***The other night I looked for a movie to watch and noticed an old 1963 film with Paul Newman and Edward G Robinson called The Prize on TCM. While not a great classic, I was struck by how the film depended on acting. There was little in the way of a musical score, little action and no special effects. After a slight adjustment (it felt like watching a soap opera it was so quiet), I found my attention was held captive by real actors.
That is well put.
Regards,
Victor.

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