Comments for Film Pantheon

Comment on Dersu Uzala by Freny

Freny — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:47:09 +0000

I saw the film 18 years ago and saw it again recently. It is one of the most beautiful movies I have ever seen——both for the visual imagery and in its humane story so simply but poignantly told………..

Comment on The Tall Guy by filmbuff

filmbuff — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:22:52 +0000

Thanks for your comment! I agree, many of the reviews are really just synopsis’s with one or two sentence comments, like what you’d find in a Maltin guide. But I’ve begun fleshing my reviews out lately and hopefully you’ll like some of my more recent stuff.

Comment on The Tall Guy by chris

chris — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:25:27 +0000

What a tragedy that as a film buff your review consists of so little that cannot be lifted from any synopsis.

My favourite bit of this film was the Jeff Goldblum entrance after “take a deep breath, prepare for the worst….

I don’t really agree that this is the best Jeff Goldblum film (Surely “The Fly”) but it was certainly Mel Smith’s greatest contribution to movies as well as being the best use in film of a Madness track.

…and that includes the girls!!!!

Comment on The Red Balloon by filmbuff

filmbuff — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 01:12:33 +0000

tx for the comment! Lamorisse shot another celebrated short film called White Mane that you should check out.

Comment on The Red Balloon by vincent horn

vincent horn — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:11:16 +0000

This is truly an excellent film, extremely lyrical and great for kids.

Comment on Cruel Intentions by admin

admin — Thu, 17 May 2007 21:43:23 +0000

It’s a borderline thumbs up for me. I won’t see it again, but it wasn’t a bad way to pass a couple idle hours.

Comment on Nanook of the North by admin

admin — Mon, 14 May 2007 15:40:13 +0000

Thanks for your recommendation! I checked it out on Amazon and it looks very interesting. Especially the part about Flaherty having a son with an Inuit woman, which I had never heard before.

Comment on Nanook of the North by June Dussault

June Dussault — Tue, 08 May 2007 17:11:21 +0000

If you’re interested in this film, you should read Melanie McGrath’s book, THE LONG EXILE, which is the true story of Nanook and the native people which Robert Flathery filmed. The “wife” in the film is Robert’s mistress and they have a son together. His tragic story is told in the book. A compelling read.

Comment on Eyes Wide Shut by admin

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:35:28 +0000

Thanks for your comment!

I think they noticed the visual mastery (how could you not), but that wasn’t strong enough to override their misgivings about the themes Kubrick explored. To a certain extent if something is pretty but has a rotten core I might like it. I never look for philosophical depth in art because most artists, even great ones, are usually pure sensualists, which is the case with Kubrick. The beauty of the film can be found in his very meticulous attention to detail. Every action of the characters and movement of the camera has been thought out. You can feel a mind at work, and regardless of the content, that is thrilling.

Comment on Eyes Wide Shut by bryce clemens

bryce clemens — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 22:39:23 +0000

I agree completely with your review of Eyes Wide Shut. Most people I know found it dull and or pretentious, but these people failed to appreciate the visual mastery of the film. Kubric was a true visionary.