"Long Day's Journey..."

Posted by tinear (A) on May 25, 2020 at 10:22:29

In Reply to: RE: Thanks posted by Beethoven on May 9, 2020 at 11:40:41:

It helps a bit to have gotten used to the director's very original style first in, "Kaili Blues." Also, LDJIN is set in the same area/town and some characters are the same.

The director is a poet and some of his poetry is read during the film. That's a key to enjoying his films: it's all about the feeling and mood that the images, sound, and words convey. He explores the strange area between immediate experience, memory, and dream. A totally unique film style that does take some effort to understand but paradoxically then must be experienced through relaxation of the usual narrative exercise.

There is a split in the film that cleverly occurs in a theater. The film really should be experienced (as I did at a film festival) with 3D glasses: the last hour is one long take done in that medium.

Like "Burning," the brilliant S. Korean film, the films of Bi Gan must be viewed several times.

"Black Coal, Thin Ice" is yet another excellent Chinese film. Lastly, "An Elephant Sitting Still:" more traditional in its storytelling, perhaps, but 4 stories weaved together so cleverly they feel as one.

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Topic - Can't find any free movies to stream that are any good - violinist3 14:05:47 04/28/20 (18)

Thanks ya all. - violinist3 10:36:58 04/30/20 (0)

RE: Can't find any free movies to stream that are any good - mbnx01 19:03:09 04/29/20 (0)

Lots of goood uns, here's some I found, nearly everyone was free via Ntflx, Hulu, Prime - Road Warrior 11:39:00 04/29/20 (8)

Thanks - tinear 08:54:56 04/30/20 (7)

The Interview - Thanks - Road Warrior 14:38:32 05/18/20 (0)

RE: Thanks - Beethoven 11:40:41 05/09/20 (1)

"Long Day's Journey..." - tinear 10:22:29 05/25/20 (0)

Which "the interview" are you referring to? - violinist3 11:28:57 05/01/20 (2)

I believe he was referring to the one with Hugo Weaving, see my post above ^ - Road Warrior 16:30:45 05/18/20 (1)

Yes, that was a good flick - violinist3 00:43:38 05/19/20 (0)

Yes, Ash was very, very, good. On the list for rewatch, Ditto most of the Korean flicks as well - Road Warrior 22:18:47 04/30/20 (0)

Do you mind subtitles? - Chris from Lafayette 09:49:39 04/29/20 (0)

There's a TON of good movies hiding in Netflix... - musetap 22:29:22 04/28/20 (4)

BCS is easily BB's equal and, more consistent without too much silliness - Road Warrior 11:42:06 04/29/20 (3)

Yes - I agree. That actor is VERY good! The guy who plays Nacho is too! [nt] - Chris from Lafayette 13:29:51 04/30/20 (2)

Deep Breaking Bad trivia - Road Warrior 22:14:52 04/30/20 (1)

That's brilliant!... N/T - musetap 11:26:11 05/02/20 (0)

Try Pluto TV.... there are ALOT of good flicks on there.. and they are free... - TWB 15:36:32 04/28/20 (0)

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