tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post4921004665436596283..comments2023-08-01T09:20:49.475-04:00Comments on Wide Screen World: Black Narcissus Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-44965055411815440402020-10-03T18:58:01.272-04:002020-10-03T18:58:01.272-04:00My pleasure.My pleasure.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-60168496301342413472020-10-03T17:51:00.401-04:002020-10-03T17:51:00.401-04:00I think Black Narcissus is a completely beautiful ...I think Black Narcissus is a completely beautiful film, from the colours used to the sets to the matte paintings. Like you, when I first saw it, I was convinced it had to be shot on location! Anyway, thank you so much for taking part in the blogathon!Terence Towles Canotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397088843628331615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-56947582342089527952020-09-28T20:27:37.721-04:002020-09-28T20:27:37.721-04:00True. One could make a blog about all those what-i...True. One could make a blog about all those what-ifs.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-91719523209123571422020-09-27T15:18:13.848-04:002020-09-27T15:18:13.848-04:00With the thing about Garbo...I always love reading...With the thing about Garbo...I always love reading about how movies were originally intended to be cast. There are so many that once you read them, you simply can't imagine how the film would have worked had the studio/producer/director got what they wanted! J-Dubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01761775598344163726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-88281787346681832612020-09-27T09:55:23.464-04:002020-09-27T09:55:23.464-04:00I’d love to see how they did it. The sets are comp...I’d love to see how they did it. The sets are completely convincing.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-9276063476374799322020-09-27T09:54:27.827-04:002020-09-27T09:54:27.827-04:00I could see her doing it but I didn’t think it was...I could see her doing it but I didn’t think it was her kind of movie. I dunnoRichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-59887793298295391532020-09-27T09:47:51.532-04:002020-09-27T09:47:51.532-04:00Black Narcissus really is a beauty. Is there a mor...Black Narcissus really is a beauty. Is there a more visually gorgeous film than this one? The sets and matte paintings are extraordinary. It's worth checking out the behind-the-scenes photos on this, because they show you what a remarkable job they did.<br />Cinema Essentialshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12167367509339965033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-59131941556272032432020-09-27T08:41:03.747-04:002020-09-27T08:41:03.747-04:00Greta Garbo as the lead? Glad that didn't pan ...Greta Garbo as the lead? Glad that didn't pan out. I can't imagine anyone but Kerr here.<br /><br />It always amazes me that this was shot in a studio. This film is a study in set design, isn't it?<br /><br />Time to see this one again!Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-71668289185741458012020-09-26T21:22:03.749-04:002020-09-26T21:22:03.749-04:00Regarding Garbo: Wikipedia credits the source on t...Regarding Garbo: Wikipedia credits the source on that tidbit as a TCM British Film Guide. Surprised me too; I had thought she had gone into retirement by that time. Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-27417344450724139622020-09-26T16:36:26.646-04:002020-09-26T16:36:26.646-04:00My friends on a group chat were just talking about...My friends on a group chat were just talking about this film this week. It's such a great film, and your review does it justice. I didn't know it were matte paintings as backgrounds, and I definetely didn't know Garbo was considered for the leading role - as much as I love her, Deborah Kerr is perfect in the role.<br />Cheers!<br />LeLêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-89249571676108520562020-09-26T11:09:17.926-04:002020-09-26T11:09:17.926-04:00Modern movies do everything digitally, but P&P...Modern movies do everything digitally, but P&P remain a testament to what movies can look like without computers.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-55823640133245617212020-09-26T10:17:49.187-04:002020-09-26T10:17:49.187-04:00The overwhelming beauty of the set design really s...The overwhelming beauty of the set design really stays with you. Eventually, for me, I came to appreciate the performances of this psychological thriller. Kathleen Byron can still manage to shock me after all these years.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.com