It's a really important message. I have fallen into similar trap in the past. You are the first person to actually point this out..late night drinking alone w nostalgic music can lead to an abyss
Morgoth your take on Munich and the cruelty towards the blond woman in Once Upon a Time in America is spot on. I felt exactly the same when I watched Inglorious Basterds. Just a weird expression of racial loathing and animus towards us. Especially the scene at the end where they are indiscriminately firing into the crowd at the theater. I got up and walked out during that scene. My girlfriend didn't understand until I explained to her that there were total innocents in that crowd: women, some of whom could be pregnant, serving staff, as well as some of the soldiers who were just doing their duty.
I hadn't watched this movie, so I did after listening to this discussion. However I do remember the period when this was released, pre-CG. One of the talking points at the time was the make up department's skill at aging actors, which you see here, and finding convincing actors to play younger versions. There was a lot of interest in the ability to recreate the past, particularly the big shots, and story telling devices such as sepia tones and connection through scenery, the spy hole in the toilet for example.
Can't remember seeing this film but I watched it in installments and overall I was pleased with the film but confused and sometimes bored because of it. The length was a problem and extra scenes confusing, off-putting. It was confusing enough even with the extra scenes, I might try the shorter film because I'm a fan.
Couple of things come to mind that you missed, 1 Noodles relationship with Max, feelings seem reciprocal, but in diff ways. 2 kids destroy kiosk, Jewish people inside and next scene switching babies. Both show the callous nature of boys and young adults. 3 Scene in Bailey's office. I'm not too clear but what I took from it was that Max, revealed himself, goading Noodles to shoot him. I was expecting him to do it but intrigued with result and what Noodles said, the difference between Max and Noodles.
Overall lovely film. Very much reminded me of Felini.
Great stream as always. And a very importent message about nostalgia.
Intresting also that the entire stream wasn't all about jews.
Besides Ivanhoe (1982), I also recommend Conan the Barbarian (1982). Could be compared to the books and/or the sequel. Could also mention the Bowden speech on Robert E Howard.
Around 130 min mark Morgoth discusses the risks of personal nostalgia past certain age....really powerful stuff..had to stop and relisten again
It's a video on my channel now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRI1odE8f78&lc=UgxdB82SObbDIAD6Dqd4AaABAg
It's a really important message. I have fallen into similar trap in the past. You are the first person to actually point this out..late night drinking alone w nostalgic music can lead to an abyss
Morgoth your take on Munich and the cruelty towards the blond woman in Once Upon a Time in America is spot on. I felt exactly the same when I watched Inglorious Basterds. Just a weird expression of racial loathing and animus towards us. Especially the scene at the end where they are indiscriminately firing into the crowd at the theater. I got up and walked out during that scene. My girlfriend didn't understand until I explained to her that there were total innocents in that crowd: women, some of whom could be pregnant, serving staff, as well as some of the soldiers who were just doing their duty.
I hadn't watched this movie, so I did after listening to this discussion. However I do remember the period when this was released, pre-CG. One of the talking points at the time was the make up department's skill at aging actors, which you see here, and finding convincing actors to play younger versions. There was a lot of interest in the ability to recreate the past, particularly the big shots, and story telling devices such as sepia tones and connection through scenery, the spy hole in the toilet for example.
Great stream once again. And I would like to second Mr. Morgoth´s very sound advice concerning personal nostalgia.
Can't remember seeing this film but I watched it in installments and overall I was pleased with the film but confused and sometimes bored because of it. The length was a problem and extra scenes confusing, off-putting. It was confusing enough even with the extra scenes, I might try the shorter film because I'm a fan.
Couple of things come to mind that you missed, 1 Noodles relationship with Max, feelings seem reciprocal, but in diff ways. 2 kids destroy kiosk, Jewish people inside and next scene switching babies. Both show the callous nature of boys and young adults. 3 Scene in Bailey's office. I'm not too clear but what I took from it was that Max, revealed himself, goading Noodles to shoot him. I was expecting him to do it but intrigued with result and what Noodles said, the difference between Max and Noodles.
Overall lovely film. Very much reminded me of Felini.
Great stream as always. And a very importent message about nostalgia.
Intresting also that the entire stream wasn't all about jews.
Besides Ivanhoe (1982), I also recommend Conan the Barbarian (1982). Could be compared to the books and/or the sequel. Could also mention the Bowden speech on Robert E Howard.
Dear Abby over here.