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Re: Wait no more

Posted by Victor Khomenko (M) on February 4, 2002 at 19:18:25

In Reply to: Re: Wait no more posted by gware on February 4, 2002 at 19:01:42:

I see Woody a bit differently. I would not draw the separation line between his commedies and the rest. I would divide it in Good Woody and not so good one. I certainly agree that some of his shtick is dated, although aparently was not at the time, but his good moments will be with us forever. For instance the way he always blends the music with action is fantastic, and reminiscent of the best of Kubrik - it you recall the emotionally dissonant chords of the Schuberts quartet in the Crimes... unforgettable.

The two films you mentioned are both part of the world classic, but I would not see a wide separation between them and the Crime. All of them serious works that causes one to think... such an antiquated notion.

I too love his complete disregard for the Hollywood tinsel crowd. I can't really tell if he hurts inside from the rejection, I suspect he does, but I am grateful to him for standing up to that. Not becoming a whore when the easy money is on the table is not an easy choice, and just one look at the endless horder of pale Hollywood whores is enough to realize just how strong the pressure to "conform" (thanks for the hint... great film) must be.

Is he going to be able to continue his lonely journey - I certainly hope so.

But be it as it may, he is almost the only small island in the sea of the current mediocrity.

Just for fun, I looked at the list of Academy award nominations from 1950 to now... what a stream of sad jokes. Presious few ones that deserve any attention, and in most cases - not getting the award.

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