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Agreed, a great film!
Sounds intriguing, at the very least!
And they're succeeding at it, too. It's accompanied by an active, encouraged disdain for quality, depth, humane values. In a time when people are told to become "brands" so they can sell themselves, how much of their humanity do they give up for that dubious "privilege" of becoming a flesh-&-blood commodity?
Same here. :)
"My favorites are the old movies, pre-code up to WWII era."
Difficult to go wrong with that rich vein of cinematic gold! :)
We do have that faster, more technological world ... but we don't seem to have the complex, contemplative, aesthetic aspects of 2001, and that's what I really wish we had more of today.
I don't think that's the case here & I don't see it at all, but if it works for you, that's fine. Personally, I see the film as being more about a Taoist view of existence, the danger of good intentions that may be driven by less-than-good unconscious forces, an exploration of psyche & dreams, to mention just a few things.
Actually, only those physically close to him, people who are at the epicenter of his effective dreaming, remember the changes. And then only somewhat hazily, as the new reality settles in to replace the old. Once Dr. Haber & Heather witness George dreaming & comprehend that reality is changing, that knowledge stays with them.
I agree. If someone doesn't like 2001, I'm not going to disparage them, I'll just recognize that what moves me deeply leaves them cold. And nothing wrong with that. A well-made film that they love might well leave me cold.
But yes, 2001 is perfect for those of us who love it. :)
If it had been even longer, I would love it all the more for that. It's a movie with the richness of a classic novel.
At least you're willing to give them a try. A lot of people won't.
2001 is a sublimely immersive aesthetic experience! :)
In part, it's a literary conceit, not literal reality. And in any case, the once-a-year aspect might very well make them feel more passionate, not less.
Sadly true.
"We are but a moment's sunlight fading on the grass ..."
Well put.
Sometimes I enjoy a fast meal myself. But I much prefer to savor at length.
Well said.
Also, there is such a thing as attraction that's not primarily sexual, though some might mistake it for that. Willie is astute enough not to make that mistake & just enjoys the platonic aspect of their relationship, knowing that it's both impossible & fleeting. Perhaps he's indulging himself a little, too, but he never lets that get out of hand. I think the film is acknowledging this sort of attraction & observing it, without encouraging or promoting it. Willie knows early on that it's a fantasy & that Marty represents something that he's lost in himself, and he also knows that there's no going back for it. Which is as it should be.
I found Wesley much more interesting & likeable in later seasons, once he was no longer a regular cast member, but just returned for the occasional episode. As a smart young man, rather than an impossibly brilliant boy prodigy, he fit much better & might even have made a good regular crew member then.
You've got me wanting to dig out my old DVD of the film & watch it again. :)
Well, this is delightful! :)
Thanks for those links, most interesting!