Brief film reviews! Part 1

Hello!
I would very briefly talk random shit about some of the wonderful films I have seen recently.

Le Samouraï (1967) - French 

This was the first time I have ever seen Alain Delon on screen and god he is so pale!! (lol, what?)

Sorry but every time his face is shown I couldn't help but think that haha. Anyway, while this wasn’t

personally the most exciting film ever, it was still great to see the wonderful French cinematography and the beautiful Alain Delon for the first time!

And I would like to say when the man at the police showed on screen…

OSCAR YOU BITCH. 
It is so often you see an actor/actress in both French films and Italian films isn't it?

Stand by me (1986)

This was so much more than I expected. I loved it so much. I still feel kinda fuzzy (lol I don’t know why). This was the first time I have ever seen River Phoenix but god he is amazing! 

I loved this film so much.. I think it will remain in a special place in my heart, seriously. I thought the dialogue was amazing. I just love how the film is so short but we know so much about each character’s lives. Uh. I wanted to hug Chris so bad. This film reminded me a lot about the film I watched previously, “Shoeshine” (but wow, exactly 40 years apart.)

Brink of Life (1958) - Swedish: Nära livet

My third Bergman film! Yay. I loved how there were so many actresses/actors from the two previous films I've seen (I love it so much when directors have a “family") While I think that this is a lesser known Bergman film (I think), I actually enjoyed it the most. It personally made the most sense to me (Yeah… Bergman films are very very difficult to understand.) 

The young girls of Rochefort (1967) - French: Les demoiselles de Rochefort 

This film was so much more than I expected! (And yes, I watched this film because of Gene Kelly) I liked this film way more than The umbrellas of Cherbourg. I don't necessary like romance on films (I do, but there aren't very many that I like) or those “love at first sight” cliches, but this was wonderful to look at. At the end it made me go “AHHHH HURRY UP AND MEET” haha. God Gene Kelly was sexy as hell. This film kept getting better as it progresses. 


The way he looks (2014) - Portuguese: Hoje eu quero voltar sozinho 

I am so happy I discovered this film. I enjoyed this film so so much. Ahh… so tender and romantic. Although I personally thought that this film

was not absolutely flawless, it was perfect in it’s own way. I loved all the characters. But one of the things that I didn't quite understand is how did Gabriel fall in love with Leo?? (oh my god I sound so stupid) I love how they love each other (of course) but I just wasn't too convinced.. well, maybe that's how things work out I suppose, you just fall in love with someone without any reason. I mean, I totally understand how Leo fell in love with Gabriel, he was kind and charming, and caring but ..Leo, I just didn't quite get that. But, It’s ok cause I love their relationship! They are adorable together. But if I had to point it out, it just wasn’t too believable I guess. But It’s ok cause films don’t need to be realistic at all! Another thing I want to say is the uniforms for the school they went to was the cutest thing ever. Owl patches on T-shirts? Yes please. 

I don't know why but I really love romantic films focused around a blind character and I also loveeee gay cinema which makes this film pretty much perfect for me. It was my first Brazilian film ever but it didn’t feel “foreign” at all. The only difference will be that they speak in a foreign language I guess (Not saying this in a good or bad way) I guess that modern films are kinda similar (talking about the style) But, it was great to watch a film from a country I have never seen before! To be honest I didn't even know that people in Brazil speak Portuguese...lol. Screw School.

Random film talk: "Ginger e Fred(1986)", "Heat(1995)"

Hello!
I'll just talk about the two recent films I watched! yay.


Ginger e Fred (1986)
A 80's Federico Fellini film starring Giulietta Masina and Marcello Mastroianni about
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers??? What the hell, how can it get any more perfect? lol.
I would like to say this film was much more than I expected and Giulietta Masina was
absolutely adorable (as always) and Marcello Mastroianni was awessoommeee!! I've actually only
seem him in La Dolce Vita but damn, I really really love him now I've seen him in Ginger e Fred...
I thought this film was different from the other Federico Fellini's I've seen. It was... hmm, I don't know exactly, but more... more everyday, more subtle (I think lol). But it gave you the same bittersweet feeling that lingers after you watch the film. I loved this film, I thought it was so special.


Heat (1995)
I don't know why but this film took me so long to finish.. Anyway, this was an amazing amazing film. The ending, oh the ending was just --- I got goosebumps. No kidding. I could just give this film
five stars with only the ending. Holy holy shit. To be honest, there were aspects in this film I didn't quite understand (Like Vincent's wife, like seriously, what?) but the ending was just moving as hell so theres that! lol. Both Robert De Niro and Al Pacino were amazi-zi-zing (of course) and I was just "Oh god oh god" when they were finally on the same screen.

So well, that's it for today! My watch next list is The good the bad and the ugly which I rented on friday and 8½ which was (very very luckily) the film of the day on Mubi.com yesterday :)

Random film topic: Gelsomina, Iris and Cabiria - Blabbing about the trilogy of loneliness

Hello!

    

Yes, I have finally completed viewing Federico Fellini's trilogy of loneliness! YAY!
(Man I can never get used to the strangeness of that La Strada poster.. Gelsomina, why is you hair pink?)

I don't know why, but I love trilogies. When I find out about a trilogy, I have to watch the whole thing.
But.. hmm... not like a franchise, I do love franchises like the original Star Wars trilogy and the Rocky series but... not like that. I love trilogies that the stories aren't connected but there is something else, something special that connects the three films together.

For example. well, in Fellini's trilogy of loneliness, the three films are completely different (the characters and settings etc) but well, as you can already tell, the special thing that connects the three films is that they are all made up of lonely characters. Other examples are like James Ivory's F.M. Forster trilogy and George A Romero's trilogy of the dead (the F.M. Forster trilogy is all based on his novels and are set in England in the early 20th century and trilogy of the dead all feature zombies) Uh, I love trilogies! By the way, at the moment I am looking forward to watching The Dollars Trilogy, yay!

Well anyway..back to the trilogy of loneliness topic...

I'll talk a little about "Il Bidone(1955)". I want to say that Picasso and Iris were just ADORABLE! Daym. I personally thought that Giulietta Masina looked the most pretty in this film (Well, of course she looked amazing in all three but) It was great that the character Giulietta Masina plays has a happy life.  But one of the things I can't stop wondering is how the filming goes when the actors/actresses are speaking in different languages.

  

This scene is so cute. I hope I can be in a relationship like that with my future husband (HA! you wish...)

My personal favorite out of the three was, as you can tell, The Nights of Cabiria.
But I loved everything of course. I am extremely happy. La Strada was like the film that got me into Federico Fellini and the art of Italian Cinema. (And well, Bicycle Thieves as well but lol)
But well, most of all, it introduced me to the wonderful, charming Giulietta Masina!
Oh Giulietta, you are my idol. I always remember you in La Strada and The Nights of Cabiria when I am feeling down. On the Wiki page someone explained you as "The female Chaplin" but well, that explains everything!

I've watched 5 Federico Fellini films at the moment. I really can't believe it lol, that is like a lot for me who hardly watches foreign cinema! But I am getting into it now. I love everything.

So that's it! I just wanted to say that I loved The trilogy of loneliness. It's my favorite film trilogy so far.

Random Topic: "In the Realms of the Unreal"

Hello!

Recently, well, more like two days ago, I found out about an artist named Henry Darger.
Well, I actually knew about him from a TV program I saw a few years ago and never
forgot about his works but I didn't really know his name.

Anyway, I was on a random website and his works just popped up. The moment I saw them,
it was like BA-BAYM. It struck my heart, and I nearly cried (seriously lol)
It was just... I can't explain it in any other way except "BA-BAYM" haha.
I had to search more about him and found out that there was a documentary film
(Called "In the Realms of the Unreal(2004)") about him and watched it right away.



God the poster is so pretty (well.. I think the credit goes to Henry Darger but lol)
To be honest, I thought the documentary wasn't too perfect, but it was still great that
I got to know about his life and the stories of the novels he wrote.

Oh, and the night I watched the documentary, I dreamed about the Vivian girls!
I can't really remember how it went exactly but it was about me
(I'm 16 now so I don't think I, myself as a little girl...)
and how I got completely lost at my school. (I always dream about my school but it's not actually my school, it's a place where my primary school, my middle school, and my high school is all mixed together) Well anyway, yes, I get lost...oh wait I'm beginning to remember this now.

OK, so, I was at the strange mixed up, huge school and I had some random class next
but to be able to go to class I had to go through the swimming pool. When I walked to the swimming pool, I saw these dead ducks floating in them. I thought "Oh shit" and decided to look away and
run through so I don't have to see them. But, when took my first step, I stepped on something strange.
I looked at my feel and it was a dead chick. I screamed and ran away.
I didn't know any other way to class except through the horrible swimming pool so I wondered around finding trying to find another path. I failed.
Well, something happened after that and I was suddenly in this.. huge room with big furniture
(like a very old fashioned British room) and I needed to get out but I couldn't.
I saw this little blonde girl on the other side of the room of me (It's one of the Vivian girls!)
and she magically opened the big, heavy door and enormous butterfly wings grew out her back
and she fluttered away. That's when I woke up.
(Ok that made no sense... lol)
The actual dream was way more magical and the Vivian girl was more alive and pure but
I can't remember! So sad.

UGH, god, what am I supposed to do. Is there any books about him that I could read?
Are there any books showing his art works which I can purchase?

I don't know why, but looking at his paintings just makes you forget everything.
I seriously don't even give a shit about my sad life when I look at his works.
Oh.. and I want to say is that the paintings of the torture and massacre of
the little girls are the most horrifying thing I have ever seen. If I had to pick the most
horrifying art work I have ever seen, it will definitely be that.

I hope when I choose a art subject for school next year, I can choose my own
artist model because I will definitely choose Henry Darger.

That's it folks!

Random Topic: why can't I be you Princess Leia

Hello!

Well, since it's Star Wars day I'll talk about my personal views and experiences with: Star Wars.
(This is so pointless but oh well, I'm bored lol)

Ok, I am relatively new with Star Wars. I think I first watched A New Hope at the end of last year.
I really loved it and I was obsessed. To be honest I just fell in love with Han Solo and Chewie.
But the thing about it is, I don't like liking Star Wars. lol, does it make sense?
I don't know but it might but only me cause I'm weird but I always like liking something.
I really like liking classic films and I really like liking make up. I don't know, but it
feels nice when you like something, especially when that something is unique.

BUT.... Star Wars is so much in fashion now that I feel like people say "I love Star Wars" to
seem cool. Like you know.. those "I love Star Wars and I'm such a geek but I'm so hot"
kind of people. I just don't like them. At all.
That is the main reason I don't like liking Star Wars. It's just so normal.

But I can't help it, I just love it. Everytime I watch the original trilogy,
I just can't help feeling sad by the fact that I don't live in the Star Wars universe.
Like, everytime I go "UGH WHY CAN'T I GO AND HUG CHEWIE" or
"UGH WHY CAN'T I BE A PRETTY PRINCESS SO LUKE, HAN AND
CHEWIE CAN COME SAVE ME"
Well, that's life I guess.

I like Star Wars, but I don't want to be deeply into it and keep up with the latest news or search about
every information etc cause I simple can't be bothered...meh.
But it's kinda like my dream to have a perfect friend that loves Star Wars and will tell me all about it.
Ugh, wouldn't that be nice? (And they would own a Stormtrooper costume and would wear it
around with me )

So well, in conclusion, I don't really know if I like "Star Wars", I just love the original trilogy.
I just love the costume, the characters and set design. I don't think I will ever watch the
prequel trilogy and I'm not too interested in "The Force Awakens" (Well I am not interested
and interested at the same time cause holy shit Harrison Ford)
Well.. I kind of just spend my time staring at Han Solo's butt and scream at how adorable the
Ewoks are and cry because I am not a Princess.

That's it folks!

Random topic: "I'm an unspeakable of the Oscar Wilde sort"- Blabbing about Maurice (book + film)

Hello!

"I should have gone through life half awake if you had the decency to leave me alone.
Awake intellectually, yes, and emotionally in a way; but here-" He pointed with his pipe stem
to his heart; and both smiled. "Perhaps we woke up one another. I like to think that anyway."

(Holy shit this is one of my many favorite lines from the book and I am going to cry)

Ok, since I watched the wonderful wonderful film Maurice, I HAD to read the book.
I got at out at my local library and was surprised at how thin it was and read it in a few days.
(I took my time reading it because I kept of saving it for later- I just didn't want to finish it.)

So here goes my talking about the book and film in general!

I LOVED this book. It is my new favorite book ever. I have finally discovered how beautiful
novels can be. I am completely in love with this book. Ugh, I am just so sad I finished it.
Well, I'm sure I will read it over and over again though.

I just loved everything, it was just flawless. The very surprising this was I actually
prefer the book over the film! (I can't believe I am saying this since I hate people who
says the book is always better) I thought the book made more sense. 
Like, in the film, I felt that the chemistry and love was so strong between Maurice and Clive 
and it just never went away. So when Alec came along, I didn't feel too convinced.
(I just couldn't help but think that Maurice and Clive is the true couple, even though they
is no way they could be ever together)
But, when I read the book, I understood everything. I never thought I will ever think this
way though haha. 

And yes, I liked the ending in the book more than the film. I thought it was more romantic and 
haunting when Maurice disappeared off into the darkness, leaving Clive all alone.
But, I absolutely LOVE the film as well, don't get me wrong! haha.

It was just awesome because the impression I got from the book and the film are so different.
For the film, I was just completely heartbroken and was pretty much depressed for the whole day.
Even though Maurice has found Alec, it just seemed like still, Clive was the "true" love.
(And of course, Maurice was Clive's only one) I don't know but - I just felt that way (Sorry Alec lol) BUT, in the novel, I didn't feel any of that.
I knew that Maurice absolutely loves Alec and so does Alec. Maurice and Alec was the "true" couple with the only happy ending. And Clive is just standing there all alone.
In that way, I enjoyed the book better.
(The film was just extremely sad, but the novel made me happy at the end.
Although it was absolute torture half way reading Maurice shattered to pieces.)

Of the many heart breaking chapters and episodes, this scene was the most memorable for me:

"Miss Edna May is not only beautiful, she is attractive."
"She doesn't attract me," said Maurice pettishly.
"Oh Mr Hall, what an ungallant remark. Look at her lovely hair."
"I like short hair best."
"Why?"
"Because I can stroke it -" and he began to cry.

Oh man I'm going to cry.... this scene...UGH THIS SCENE.
I thought the "Stroking hair" is a important symbol in Maurice.

When Clive faints at Maurice's house, the book tells us he is not in love with Maurice anymore
and he becomes interested in women. These scenes really confuse me.
Did Clive just actually, lose interest in Maurice (and men and general) or did he just
"try" to not love him? I don't know exactly (of course) but I will just say that I personally think
that Clive would always love Maurice - well, more like Maurice's shadows (Although he 
would never admit it, even to himself) I think that Clive was so guilty and disgusted at himself
(of being "abnormal") he just thought that he has changed. And by believing that, he has
fallen in love with Anne. Clive is a fascinating character. How can someone completely hide
everything of their true self and act as someone else? 
So I personally think that Clive has not changed, he can't change, but he has wished so much
to be normal that he ...well, has. So well, I think that Clive thinks that he has changed and
loves his wife - but he really doesn't. And he himself doesn't even know that. If he does,
it will be the end of him. 
(Hmm.....This kind of reminds me of a scene in "The boys in the band(1970)"
When Harold tells Michael:"You're a sad and pathetic man. You're a homosexual and you don't want to be, but there's nothing you can do to change it. Not all the prayers to your god, not all the analysis you can buy in all the years you've go left to live. You may one day be able to know a heterosexual life if you want it desperately enough. If you pursue it with the fervor with which you annihilate. But you'll always be homosexual as well. Always Michael. Always. Until the day you die."
Daym this quote is like perfect for my feelings towards Clive!)

A lot of people, well, more the everyone I have read their opinions so far says that
Clive and Maurice was never meant for each other and they have never gotten along if
Clive didn't run away, but I don't think that way.
I just don't think there is a "If they were together..." thing. They will always be parted,
not matter what. It's their destiny(destiny is a cruel thing...) 
It is like, they are TOO perfect for each other they have to be separated.
(It reminds me of this manga book published in the 80's where a prince falls in love with
a man who is in love with a woman. The prince tells the man:
"Why can't we be together?If we are together, the whole world will be ours. 
We are perfect for one and other!" The man says 
"That is why we have to be parted. we are TOO perfect. God has made us
both men so we cannot be together, to avoid us from loving each other.")
In this case, I think god made Clive the way he is so they cannot be together.
(lol wtf am I saying I'm a freaking atheist haha)

Well anyway, in conclusion, I thought that both novel and film versions of Maurice
are absolutely amazing and I'm sure I would read/watch them over and over again.

"While beyond the barrier Maurice wandered, the wrong words on his lips and the wrong
desires in his heart, and his arms full of air."

Ohhh and I loved the terminal note by written in 1960. I loved it when he wrote
(About Clive)"He has annoyed me. I may nag at him over much, stress his aridity and 
political pretensions and the thinning of his hair, nothing he or his wife or his mother
does it ever right."

Uh..I just love everything about this novel. I just love the fact it was written in the actual time
the story is set. Now, that is just rare. I am definitely going to read "A room with a view"
written by F.M. Forster next. I've watched the film last year but I hardly remember it...


"And now we shan't be parted no more, and that's finished."