Seriously, I think you'd appreciate "Accatone," the story of

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a petty criminal told in almost documentary fashion.
Or of the tough as nails whore, "Mamma Rosa," whose story has no sentimentality or sensationalism, just humanism.
I like his treatment, also, of the Greeks, "Medea," and "Oedipus." The latter, especially, is terrific with unforgettable cinematography.
Without a doubt, you'd also be amazed at his, "St. Matthew," easily the best depiction of Christ ever attempted on film.

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Topic - Salo Redux: After all these years I'm still right . . . . - mr grits 20:12:42 12/06/08 (9)

RE: It is only because you can not overcome your own taboos, my dear--- - patrickU 07:12:08 12/07/08 (4)

It was childish and immature.....it did not evoke any real emotion other than . . .. - mr grits 17:07:18 12/07/08 (0)

RE: As long you canÂ´t eat your own? - patrickU 07:37:00 12/07/08 (2)

This was done in the opening scene of The Cook The Thief . . . - mr grits 17:08:44 12/07/08 (1)

that may be the reason Netflix does not carry it - PhilJ 10:51:17 12/09/08 (0)

Hardly. He did have incredibly beautiful works as well as atrocious ones, like Fellini. - tinear 21:14:42 12/06/08 (3)

RE: Hardly. He did have incredibly beautiful works as well as atrocious ones, like Fellini. - patrickU 07:15:46 12/07/08 (0)

BS, his work is esoteric crap only a local crowd could feign appreciation for. *. - mr grits 22:27:24 12/06/08 (1)

Seriously, I think you'd appreciate "Accatone," the story of - tinear 12:51:32 12/07/08 (0)

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Seriously, I think you'd appreciate "Accatone," the story of - tinear 12:51:32 12/07/08 (0)

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