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Michelangelo Antonioni (1912-2007)

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Front-Ranger:
Thanks, Scott, for filling in the gaps in my ancient brain. The more I think about it, the more I realise that we need a film festival in Austin, Texas!! Perhaps all (or at least some) of the great directors who influenced Ang Lee to become what he is today!!!

Front-Ranger:
I've been trying to see some of Antonioni's films once again, but I got hung up on the very first one: l'Aventurra. It starts off well, but it gets bogged down in the middle and is very long. I know that's the point of it but my filmwatching stamina is not what it once was. Monica Vitti is wonderful to look at, though.

moremojo:

--- Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 13, 2007, 09:29:37 am ---I know that's the point of it but my filmwatching stamina is not what it once was.
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I think this is part of the phenomenon of watching films via home-entertainment transfers--there are simply too many distractions from the sights and sounds on one's TV or home computer screen. Watching a film as a film (i.e., a strip of celluloid projected onto a screen) creates a feeling of immersion in the work being presented; there is a greater possibility of engagement.

Front-Ranger:
You're right, Scott.

Altho, in my defense, I heard it was booed in Venice when it was first screened.

So, here she is--Monica Vitti!

moremojo:

--- Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 13, 2007, 10:18:38 am ---Altho, in my defense, I heard it was booed in Venice when it was first screened.
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This is very true. Venice, like the Academy, can get it wrong sometimes, too.

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