tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977893001776125260.post2857116429608980625..comments2024-03-14T07:23:42.959-05:00Comments on Eternal Sunshine Of The Logical Mind: TIFF 2007 - You, The LivingBob Turnbullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02243657105760780425noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977893001776125260.post-16445380729827620062008-01-21T08:18:00.000-05:002008-01-21T08:18:00.000-05:00Thanks for the comment Hedwig...Yeah, I certainly ...Thanks for the comment Hedwig...Yeah, I certainly don't expect everyone to have the reaction I did - it's strange how some films just hit you like a ton of bricks.<BR/><BR/>"The Man From London" is definitely something I want to see again. There's some stunning gorgeous images in the film, but I didn't feel the long takes really added much and the film dragged for me. I respect the views of a number of people who love the film though, so I'm curious how another viewing may stack up (hopefully on the big screen, but that might be tough).Bob Turnbullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02243657105760780425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977893001776125260.post-80741439115412567172008-01-21T02:13:00.000-05:002008-01-21T02:13:00.000-05:00I somehow missed this post the first time around. ...I somehow missed this post the first time around. Probably because I saw a name I didn't recognize in the rss feed and thought, meh, whatever - I'm shallow that way. But this is yet another proof that I shouldn't be. <BR/><BR/>I wasn't quite as powerfully affected as you were, but I did enjoy this film immensely. It should feel disjointed and episodic, really, due to its structure, but because of the emotional resonances and the consistent style it feels more like 1 immutable whole than a lot of more 'traditional' narrative movies often do.<BR/><BR/>On another note, I'm going to see The Man From London at the festival. Since I've heard very different responses to it, I'm very curious what I'll think.Hedwighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910606263248113264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977893001776125260.post-488767768760601092007-09-19T16:10:00.000-05:002007-09-19T16:10:00.000-05:00Thank you Michael...It was indeed a pleasure for m...Thank you Michael...It was indeed a pleasure for me as well. I love the passion you bring to film discussion.<BR/><BR/>I certainly liked Man From London more than you liked You, The Living. I'd love to hear your thoughts if you happen to squeeze a viewing in at some point. I'll be sure to share mine about Man From London if I get to see it again (hopefully Cinematheque might give it a screening).Bob Turnbullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02243657105760780425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977893001776125260.post-13563044961142024152007-09-19T10:24:00.000-05:002007-09-19T10:24:00.000-05:00Bob: Just as my comments on The Man From London ha...Bob: Just as my comments on <I>The Man From London</I> has given you thought to reconsider, yours on <I>You, the Living</I> have done the same for me. It was such a pleasure to meet you in Toronto at The Ethiopian House.<BR/><BR/>Whereas exhaustion may have induced rapture for you, it caused me to walk out on this film. Only one of two in which I did that. I really hope I have an opportunity to watch this when I'm better prepared.Michael Guillenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15464792353062386579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977893001776125260.post-46722922615998964272007-09-13T23:40:00.000-05:002007-09-13T23:40:00.000-05:00Put me down for a 'Yes' on the Double Bill blog-a-...Put me down for a 'Yes' on the Double Bill blog-a-thon gautam. I already had it up on my sidebar as an upcoming blog-a-thon (I can't remember which site I saw it listed on).<BR/><BR/>I haven't a clue what to write about, but I always love trying...Bob Turnbullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02243657105760780425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977893001776125260.post-27993358572071213612007-09-13T17:22:00.000-05:002007-09-13T17:22:00.000-05:00Bob- I'm hosting a Double Bill blogathon at my blo...Bob- I'm hosting a Double Bill blogathon at my blog in October. Would you be interested in joining in?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977893001776125260.post-79924261809461178252007-09-13T17:20:00.000-05:002007-09-13T17:20:00.000-05:00I did do an extensive DVD search a few months ago ...I did do an extensive DVD search a few months ago and managed to find a VHS listing on amazon uk I think- but I'd rather wait for the DVD. Hopefully Criterion or Artificial Eye might take it up someday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977893001776125260.post-16059651241379951842007-09-13T08:49:00.000-05:002007-09-13T08:49:00.000-05:00James, it's a beautiful film to look at...Many peo...James, it's a beautiful film to look at...Many people comment on the washed out colours, etc. but Andersson's compositions are just superb and the restricted colour palette is used effectively.<BR/><BR/>Gautam, thanks for the comment...It's funny how you just never know when something is going to hit you emotionally. A big part was the setup before the song - having just come off the beautiful dream sequence.<BR/><BR/>I've only seen Kusturica's "Underground" which I liked, but felt was unfocused. I'll certainly keep an eye out for "Arizona Dream" though (have you checked for DVDs in other regions?).Bob Turnbullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02243657105760780425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977893001776125260.post-19376848370367063562007-09-13T05:33:00.000-05:002007-09-13T05:33:00.000-05:00Wow Bob, you seem really moved by this film. I rem...Wow Bob, you seem really moved by this film. I remember going through the same thing when watching Kusturica's 'Arizona Dream' on cable TV. I had missed the first few minutes and I wanted to catch the re-run the following afternoon but I had to goto class! I was never able find a DVD or any other trace of that film. I just hope I get to see it again someday.<BR/><BR/>Thanks,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977893001776125260.post-37250803834491831442007-09-12T12:41:00.000-05:002007-09-12T12:41:00.000-05:00These images alone make me want to see the film. Y...These images alone make me want to see the film. Your review helps, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com