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In Reply to: Re: Woody Allen:::/Long.... posted by Victor Khomenko on February 06, 2002 at 05:11:36:
Precisely, it's all about the bottom line and appealing to the lowest common denominator. I keep watching Woody Allen films in the hope he will one day produce a "La Strada" or even a "1900"; he has do drop the nervous schtick; it was OK as standup comedy 35 Years ago, and realise that "less is more".
An Artist MUST progress; a Director is only as good as his last film.
If I can paraphrase Mr. Allen; "A Director's muse is like a shark; it has to keep moving forward or die, and what I think we have here is a dead shark..."
Pedro Almoldovar's film "About My Mother" (Japanese title) has believable characters that are (thankfully) not whining about their inadequacies and failed relationships; they are brave, caring and credible. This is way beyond the level of mere soap opera. As a Director Almoldovar has progressed in leaps and strides. Spike Lee has given us "Clockers" and "Malcolm X" and Mike Leigh "Secrets and Lies", all considerably more credible and emotionally involving than Mr. Allens recent work IMHO. I think as Woody Allens odometer clicks closer to the big "Seven-Oh" we just might get to see his Masterwork.
As for Spielberg; he relentless researches the authenticity of Sets, Uniforms and equipment; and then gives us drivel as dialog in "Ryan" that are words that no WW-2 grunt would have ever dreamed of uttering; a total joke!
Eric
Tokyo*
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La Strada, hun? But are you sure Maestro himself could produce it again?I am not sure I agree with your statement about the "last film". Was Kubrick only as "good" as his last film, a complete disgrace IMO?
I think we should accept the notion that careers have ups and downs, and are mostly uneven progressions.
And Spielberg.... ah, forget it, don't want to spoil my morning. Have a good one in Tokyo - beautiful city.
My use of "last fim" would've probably been better served by "latest film". Yeah, Kubrick was extremely "hit and miss", his "last" film was pretty awful to be sure.
Without Anthony Quinn, "La Strada" would be unrepeatable by any Director; Fellini included. I think many of AQ's films were so indelibly stamped with his unique brand of joie de vivre that only Quinn could have played those characters. Such is the nature of such rarified and collosal talent; it is unrepeatable.
I was using "La Strada" more as an emphasis of the type of quality Film Woody Allen I'm sure is capable of; moreover, what I expect from him.
I notice on the forum you have mentioned "Solaris" many times, are you familiar with Tarkovsky's "The Stalker?"
Thanks for the "have fun in Tokyo"; please enjoy the USA, I doubt you could do anything but enjoy, it's a great place too!
Eric
Tokyo*
When I think of La Strada the first thing that I see is Masina's face, and only then AQ's. I always thought SHE made the film. But there is little question, they both were great there. And as far as her best role that is Cabiria... no ifs... Unforgettable and soooo human... soooo un-Hollywood.See my comments at top of this page re. Stalker. Maybe I should reread the novel and THEN try again.
America IS a great place. But my wife would go again to Japan in a microsecond. Many Westerners feel uncomfortable there, but we felt completely at ease each time.
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