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Post by Christian on Jan 25, 2013 4:20:34 GMT -5
Sorry, I don't know.. I know the DTK script was floating around but not sure about Bow Out. What differences are you thinking of? I'd be interested to hear.
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Post by Christian on Dec 2, 2012 6:44:14 GMT -5
Thank you. And tonight I will be watching Obsession and Sisters, for the first time ever. Feel free to envy me ;D So what did you think? Been a long time since I've seen Sisters...
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Post by Christian on Nov 30, 2012 17:15:51 GMT -5
Wow, very nice! Look forward to hearing your thoughts! Feel free to create a new thread if you like!
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Post by Christian on Nov 27, 2012 8:26:01 GMT -5
Will it be a hit? Hard to judge. I think it will get people talking, which is good. Some will love it and others will hate it (what else is new?). I can see it connecting in Europe more than in the U.S. as it has such a sleek Euro feel. At the end of the day, I think the film should do some business and be a modest hit. From an artistic standpoint, I hope the critical chatter is enough to reignite DePalma's career. The man definitely still has a point of view and things left to say. I think the film owes a lot not just to Love Crime, on which it was based, but also to Robert Altman's 3 Women. If you haven't seen that film, check in out! Thanks for your writeup, Brett! Since I haven't seen the film yet, I feelI don't have too much to say about it at this stage. But the stuff you wrote about the corporate back stabbing is some of the things I really am looking forward to seeing, as it gives the film a political context. Three Women, that's interesting... Also really curious to see if I pick up any self-parody, cartainly that seems to have been a huge dividing line in the perceptions of reviewers.. Both in terms of this movie and his career, I suppose, if we think in terms of visual references.
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Post by Christian on Nov 27, 2012 8:19:39 GMT -5
Whoa, I just now discovered this forum! I hope more people join so we can have plenty of good discussions going about De Palma's work! Yes, I hope so! Well, we are already six members I think, so that's a start!
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Post by Christian on Nov 27, 2012 8:18:00 GMT -5
I hope so. But at the moment I'm most concerned about the possibility of it getting a UK cinema release. True. I am situated in Norway. I really hope this doesn't go straight to video..
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Post by Christian on Nov 27, 2012 8:15:55 GMT -5
Ryan, Mike and Arni: Welcome to the board! I hope you will continue to post and that we will have fruitful conversations here!
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Passion
Sept 28, 2012 3:36:51 GMT -5
Post by Christian on Sept 28, 2012 3:36:51 GMT -5
From Cinephiliacs via De Palma A la mod: " PASSION IS A FILM ABOUT WOMEN MANIPULATING EACH OTHER VIA DIGITAL IMAGES. "
This is exactly what I needed to hear in order to firmly place this film within the realm of De Palma's exploration of the politics of the visual image: one of De Palmas life-long projects has been to critique the skepticism of and suspiciousness of the images as less real than "real" things. There's a fascinating discussion of this in Becoming Visionary.
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Post by Christian on Sept 28, 2012 3:12:37 GMT -5
Wow, now even the NY Post wants in on the fun: "I was practically drunk on this new movie's sensuality and dazzle. Passion is pure cinema, giddily unrelated to any aspect of life as it is actually lived in Europe or anywhere on Planet Earth. And for me (as well as the audience at the press screening, which seemed to dig it) that's an excellent thing." (via De Palma A La Mod) I completely agree, film is not reality. (Check out my thoughts on that here if you're interested: christiangrevstad.wordpress.com/2009/03/31/the-wrestler-vs-man-on-wire-film-is-not-reality/ ) This is really starting to sound like a great De Palma film :-)
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Post by Christian on Sept 27, 2012 13:23:31 GMT -5
I find it amazing how much positivity seems to surround Brian these days. I guess even J.Hoberman wrote a really positive review - it's been a while since I've seen that. I think some of the serious books that have been written about him lately - Becoming Visionary and Un-American Psycho- have presented very convincing arguments for his re-evaluation. More academic attention and praise make it a lot harder for serious critics to dismiss him, I think. Hoberman even talked a lot about the book. I mean, take a look at the comments here for instance: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdQ1jXYaXTQ&feature=player_embeddedAnd Brian seems really happy too - I love it! Can't wait to see Passion and Heat ! :-)
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Post by Christian on Sept 23, 2012 2:57:14 GMT -5
Sounds great. I spoke to Geoff about the reaction at NYTT, and seemed to mirror your comments.
Can you offer some more insight into the reception in New York? Has the Times, Village Voice, NYPress etc. reviewed it?
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Post by Christian on Sept 23, 2012 2:50:16 GMT -5
I agree with that, but it's a question of perception of bankability. Both SE and M2M were considered flops even though as you said both film probably made a (small) profit. But they certainly didn't meet expectations, which is why they are considered flops.
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Post by Christian on Sept 20, 2012 6:20:00 GMT -5
Welcome to the Board, Peepingtom :-)
Totally agree about Passion - I can't wait to see it!
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Post by Christian on Sept 20, 2012 6:16:57 GMT -5
Let's hope it doesn't make Femme Fatale-money as that was virtually no money at all! It also made De Palmas string of unsuccessful films a solid three strikes in a row (SE, M2M, FF), with Redacted becoming the fourth. The result of that was in turn a five year hiatus as we know...
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Post by Christian on Sept 17, 2012 3:12:07 GMT -5
Well thanks for putting me straight, Brett! You're right, of course. However, I think De Palma has had enormous problems trying to cast and finance his films lately. Have you forgotten the past five years?? The Blue Afternoon, Capone Rising, Toyer, The Boston Stranglers, The Key Man and at least two more I can't think of the names of - De Palma had signed on to do all of them. So yes, he needs a hit. I hope Passion will do reasonably well at least, and assuming HEAT will be a hit
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