Audio Asylum Thread Printer

Get a view of an entire thread on one page

FAQ / News / Events

Films/DVD Asylum

I think you're reading something into London's character. I saw no

67.171.231.175

In Reply to: RE: "Wendy and Lucy" was some of the most uderstated, poetic and captivating storytelling... posted by Vinylized on May 25, 2010 at 13:10:46

hint at his original class. I also see nothing intrinsically less interesting about those in alternate lifestyles. Do you need some sort of business reference to make a character interesting? What is more intriguing than a person rejecting an entire culture's main and overwhelming, defining paradigm? But Oldham, I'm sure you know, is a very successful folk singer in "real life."
As for Malick, I find him to be a pretentious bore. And he has a way of working with the worst actors around, i.e. Nolte, Caveziel (sp?), Gere, Shepard.

Follow Ups:

'Alternative Lifestyle'?! Wait was Oldham's character gay? Holy sh!^!!! Seriously, though... - Vinylized 15:10:02 05/27/10 (1)
...put in "real life" perspective the problems were a bit hard to relate to and thereby even care about completely.

A very "American" movie, I suppose.

But, as with Malick, to each his own.
- One of the themes, I think, transcended social commentary: it was more - tinear 15:39:50 05/27/10 (0)
  universal. I mean friendship, which I could argue is the MAIN topic. Long separated friends--- who have pursued different lives--- get together with expectations of resuming the connection. But as they speak and interact, the divisions--- though obliquely stated and reflected--- appear to be deeper and less easily bridged. The ending is a jolt.
  I realized this after the second viewing; the first time around, I was fell victim to the easy pacing, the visual beauty.
  Like an Oregon river, the clear waters disguise cold and possibly deadly currents.

Post a Followup:

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?

Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
	Remember my Moniker & Password (What's this?) Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:

Message:	(Posts are subject to Content Rules)

Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:	Automagically notify you when someone responds.

To view your new posting or follow-up, click on the RELOAD or REFRESH button on your browser.

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors: