Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by The Duke (A) on March 19, 2013 at 09:39:32

In Reply to: RE: His latter, overly obvious satires were a tad tedious. Viridiana, Tristana, and The posted by tinear on March 18, 2013 at 13:49:44

"El" (1953). Also known as "This Strange Passion" is classic Bunuel about a jealous husband gradually losing it. The scene where he goes upstairs to the bedroom with needle, thread, and a bottle of ether is chillingly bizarre/comical.

"The Criminal Mind of Archibaldo de la Cruz" (1955) is again about a man obsessed with women and the desire to commit the perfect crime. Both films are first rate Bunuel with strong surrealist imagery.