|
Saw The Dreamers last night: a film by Bernardo Bertolucci, an Italian director who is no stranger to controversy. [He directed The Last Tango in Paris, starring Marlon Brando. I also enjoyed his 1998 film: Besieged.] The Dreamers is rated NC-17 (no one under 17 allowed in), and indeed, they checked everyone's ID at the ticket counter. We caught it at the Sunflower in Costa Mesa. Yesterday was opening night, with the theater comfortably full. Artistic film, set in Paris, 1968. The theme: Fantasy vs Reality. I think we all create our own, little fantasy worlds. Sometimes that's healthy & sometimes it's not. And that's all I'll say about the film. I think it's a film that's best seen when you know nothing about the storyline (as are most films), so you have no preconceived notions or expectations to color your perception. Reviews posted here. ••• continued ••• The movie provided ample food for thought. So afterwards, we stopped by Habana's restaurant (at the Anti-Mall down the street) to share our perspectives & insights over some homemade sangria & Cuban cuisine. They must have 500 candles lit at that place. I heard that electricity in Cuba is not very reliable. Had to wait almost 30 minutes to get a table at 10-PM. |
|
That movie exceeded all modern day standards of both art and intellect and passion. After one looks beyond the vulgarity of certain scenes and the disgust in the characters' outcome, the sheer beauty of humanity is revealed. The lustful yet innocent passion, the wasted intellect, the ignorance of the cruel world and the complete decline of the soul into chaos truely sparks the flame to thought and touches the innermost soul of the viewer. Also, the gourgeous art that each scene potrays surpasses anything of its time. Bertolucci is truely a god!!!!!
Posted by: Julie at March 13, 2004 12:01 AM