tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post5411683681172878654..comments2023-08-01T09:20:49.475-04:00Comments on Wide Screen World: The MasterRichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-37523278277172021302012-10-15T13:48:23.846-04:002012-10-15T13:48:23.846-04:00That makes sense, when you put it like that. I ima...That makes sense, when you put it like that. I imagine it was easier for people to fall for such radically different ideas, if nothing else.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-19225052738441845822012-10-13T19:30:27.778-04:002012-10-13T19:30:27.778-04:00If "The Shining" and "Eyes Wide Shu...If "The Shining" and "Eyes Wide Shut" are any indication, showing a lot of nude women is certainly Kubrick-ian. :-)<br /><br />As for the appeal of The Cause, it may be hard for us in today's world to understand, but I suspect that back in the 50s, such ideas were so new and uncommon as to seem revolutionary. Much like the discovery of Eastern philosophies in the 1960s. We're exposed to so much of the downside of these fringe movements that it comes off very different.<br /><br />-- Susan B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-55916870083344649472012-10-11T15:48:23.849-04:002012-10-11T15:48:23.849-04:00If Kubrick made comedies, they probably would look...If Kubrick made comedies, they probably would look similar to Wes Anderson's - though perhaps with fewer bright colors.<br /><br />Greenwood's score was quite unusual, especially in the first half. I'd have to re-watch 'Blood' to compare the score.<br /><br />I have a feeling I prefer Altman-influenced PTA to Kubrick-influenced PTA.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-30547630689885068082012-10-10T22:35:09.351-04:002012-10-10T22:35:09.351-04:00A few more comments on "The Master":
I ...A few more comments on "The Master":<br /><br />I didn't think it was as good as Anderson's last three films. Having said that, I thought it was fascinating enough that I want to see it again on the big screen.<br /><br />You're right on the money with the Kubrick connection. Coincidentally, another Anderson was making with the Kubrick symmetrical compositions this year: Wes Anderson, in "Moonrise Kingdom".<br /><br />I thought all the sequences in the department store were very Kubrickian, also Tati-esque(see "Playtime"). I'd watch the movie again for just that beautiful, mesmerizing section of film.<br /><br />I didn't think Jonny Greenwood's score was as poignant or powerful as what he wrote for "There Will Be Blood". Of course, much of his music for "There Will..." wasn't written for that film, but was intended to be performed on stage.<br /><br />I still think P.T. Anderson is one of the greatest living directors.Michael N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14313953071196776990noreply@blogger.com