In a very different way, two other Chinese directors have reinvented cinema.

Posted by tinear (A) on July 22, 2020 at 13:08:10

In Reply to: Modern take on the same subject posted by Victor Khomenko on July 22, 2020 at 10:15:51:

Bi Gan's, "Kaili Blues" is indescribable. Is it noir? Then how to account for the absurdly beautiful colors? Is it a drama? Well, where is the plot line?
I think it's a poetic vision (Tarkovsky-like), but also a philosophical one: it functions like no other film in weaving together "present" with dreams and memories. An original work of art, and how often do you find such a thing!

His next film, "Long Day's Journey into Night" is even more mesmerizing. Some characters reappear, though one need pay special attention to recognize them. Both films "make sense" though it takes some effort to do so because of the narrative structure. Of course, you could just enjoy the ride---- and that's what I recommend for the first viewing. The use of sound and music is, again, original.

Diao Yinan's "Black Coal, Thin Ice" is the best whodunit I've seen in many, many years. The style is utterly original (the Chinese simply are ahead of anyone else at this point) and the acting is so natural that it's hard to believe it's not a documentary. No facial tics, unnecessary eye movements, hand gestures--- all those Hollywood crutches one gets to wince at long before their necessary and anticipated appearance.

There is a S. Korean director who also is doing very new things--- but I'll wait for another occasion to bring him up.

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Topic - "The Twelve" - good court drama - Victor Khomenko 06:36:55 07/22/20 (17)

How does it compare to the Henry Fonda old film or Mikhalkov's? - tinear 09:24:48 07/22/20 (16)

You refer to '12 Angry Men'? - Billy Wonka 10:28:56 07/22/20 (5)

RE: You refer to '12 Angry Men'? - tinear 05:16:00 07/23/20 (4)

Actually, Dale played Henry. Did well. * - Billy Wonka 22:32:01 07/23/20 (3)

What does that star signify on your post? - violinist3 20:00:51 07/25/20 (2)

No text. * - Billy Wonka 13:17:27 07/27/20 (1)

OK..less typing * - violinist3 06:58:49 07/28/20 (0)

Modern take on the same subject - Victor Khomenko 10:15:51 07/22/20 (7)

"it streams on Netflix" - Chris from Lafayette 09:31:36 07/25/20 (5)

Maybe you NF stats aren't showing it to you . . . - Billy Wonka 17:33:58 08/02/20 (0)

Strange... I just checked, it is there. nt - Victor Khomenko 16:13:19 07/25/20 (3)

Me, too. nt - tinear 07:46:54 07/26/20 (2)

OK - Thanks to you both! (Very strange on my end!) [nt] - Chris from Lafayette 00:43:38 07/27/20 (1)

Found it - finally! - Chris from Lafayette 12:01:33 07/30/20 (0)

In a very different way, two other Chinese directors have reinvented cinema. - tinear 13:08:10 07/22/20 (0)

Modern take on the same subject - Victor Khomenko 10:14:08 07/22/20 (1)

Tilda Swinton: how did you like her in "Man from London?" - tinear 09:50:37 07/24/20 (0)

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