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Wendy and Lucy
retropian:
I watched it today and found it a sad little jewel of a film. I loved it. It has a haunting effect much like the directors previous film "Old Joy", which btw, also features Lucy (the directors dog). I really like the aesthetic of the film, the painterly shots of a dilapidated American town. The performances all rang true; subdued, without any hint of showiness. Almost like non-actors in the roles, just people trying to get by.
Lynne:
--- Quote from: retropian on May 30, 2009, 08:54:32 pm ---I watched it today and found it a sad little jewel of a film. I loved it. It has a haunting effect much like the directors previous film "Old Joy", which btw, also features Lucy (the directors dog). I really like the aesthetic of the film, the painterly shots of a dilapidated American town. The performances all rang true; subdued, without any hint of showiness. Almost like non-actors in the roles, just people trying to get by.
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Very well put, Ian. I saw it this weekend and really liked it also, sad but honest, I thought.
retropian:
--- Quote from: Lynne on May 30, 2009, 09:30:35 pm ---Very well put, Ian. I saw it this weekend and really liked it also, sad but honest, I thought.
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Hi Lynne! If you haven't seem "Old Joy" I highly recommend it. I still think of it from time to time. It's haunting. Like "Wendy and Lucy" there is alot going on under the surface you have to look for. It was compared to BBM, if only because the film is about the relationship between two men. It does make you wonder if there was more to their friendship in the past. did they or didn't they?
Lynne:
And Old Joy goes into the queue. :) Thanks, Ian!
southendmd:
--- Quote from: Lynne on May 31, 2009, 10:31:15 am ---And Old Joy goes into the queue. :) Thanks, Ian!
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I just added it, too! Thanks for the tip.
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