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Originally Posted by !@#$%!
my last movie of 2016
criterion just put out a new blu-ray release, and it's fucking glorious. what is it about fellini that has such potent magic?
reminded me at the same time of amarcord and satyricon, but it was something completely different-- documentary, satire, memoir, political commentary, all at the same time. spectacular visuals of course.
brilliant features on the disc as well (interview w/ the guy who did the great beauty, etc) |
Cant wait to see this one. I got the Satryicon blu ray for Xmas. Fellini is truly a master and the transfer is unbelievable. Very happy criterion is taking a crack at his mid-period works where he had all the freedom he wanted.
Kicked off the new year with two new ones for me!
June Night with Ingrid Bergman. Blind bought this with no reference. It was her last Swedish film before moving to Hollywood and of course she is an angel. It is an okay movie itself but for a blind buy I didn't expect much from I thoroughly enjoyed it. One of her many roles of playing a mysteriously detached but passionate woman. The DVD I got though had some hilarious dubbing they must of added? The music is obviously not from 1940 and some foley is way too crisp and high in the mix.
One Eyed Jacks. Damn. Shouldn't work but it does. I'm on a bit of a Brando kick and this is one I hadn't seen. Plus westerns are a go-to genre for me and this more than satisfied an itch. Absolutely gorgeous in parts and of course Brando is a mad man. Would have loved to see more directors by him, though maybe he got lucky wth how good this one is? Very very highly recommended. Great performances all around too, not just the almighty Marlon. Got a sealed blu ray copy for $10 at a used book store too!