So sorry to hear about Luna! Poor little goblin…. I had POSSESSOR on my Netflix queue when Netflix ended their DVD service. Thank you for reminding me of it.
Marc Caro is also a comics artist, in the 70/80's he published in Métal Hurlant (Heavy Metal magazine), in a very dark/weird punk style. "Delicatessen" is one of my favorite movies too, weird and poetic.
So sorry to hear about luna having to have another surgery. Best wishes for her recovery. I really like the wackiness of The City Of Lost Children.I hated Alien Resurrection. It does have some quirky moments but mostly is dumb and embarrassing. Yet another example of too many studio fingers in the creative pie.
"La Cite des Enfants Perdue" is one of my favourite movies. I am a little amazed that you hadn' seen it yet... I saw it (en francais with subtitles) in the original cinema release here in NZ. Consider my mind as thoroughly blown by it.
Terry: I was unaware that Luna is having medical issues. Hope that she and y'all are doing well. I bet in no-time that darn feline will "photo-bomb" a future video soon! As to cloning films....sounds like all 3 films are really disturbing, especially anything with the last name of Cronenberg attached. If you want to play it safe in this genre, I guess re-watch "The 6th Day". BTW: Happy New Year!
I can't wait for BC's next either. Will check out Elizabeth Harvest in the meantime. You're a stronger man than I am for doing a month without any rewatching. I tip my hat to you, sir.
I got a DVD of "City of Lost Children" around 2000. A truly wonderful fairy tale story. The visuals and set designs are surreal and fun. Think of "Tin Tin" if it had been done right. I sort of grew up on the edges of the 1% in South Florida. Many of these people truly are 'transgressive.' "Ordinary" people really are viewed as 'less than' the Elites. I have seen this first hand. "Infinity Pool" would probably bring on something similar to a PTSD 'flashback.' Stay safe. Stay away from the Wealthy.
Hope you are feeling better Terry from your earlier med scare. And your funny feline. Happy 2024 to ya. Ron Perlman first noticed in another sci fi film, Ice Pirates in the mid 80's. He is a class act too.
I haven't seen City of Lost Children since it came out. I don't remember much apart from the two women, one inhales from a cigarette and the other one exhales the smoke all in the same frame. I'd heard of the Cronenberg film but didn't know anything about it. Hadn't heard of Elizabeth Harvest at all. I will go in as blind as I can on that one.
Weirdest good movie ever, CITY OF LOST CHILDREN. I fell in love with the quirky backgrounds and the beautiful cinematography of it. Weirder than some of Cronenberg's horror movies, but more of a story than most of the dreck Hollywood wants to make. I wish that I had a copy of it,it's a proper midnight movie and I like to collect those. I do like that movie, strange as it is.
@@terrytalksmovies I agree that the process in the movie is not cloning in the biological sense, which is precisely what makes the plot work, but I still include it in the more general class of “Clone Movies”.
Hi Terry. Having you review movies you've only recently seen for the first time brings an interesting slant to the video. Not better or worse, but different. Infinity Pool sounds like it would be too much for a delicate flower like myself, 🙄 but I very much appreciate your review. It was fascinating in its own right. It's great that Cronenberg the Younger seems to be following in his father's footsteps while also taking his own path. (Wait, what? 🤔)
I'm strangely delighted that Brandon Cronenberg is finding his own voice and blazing his own trail. He's an interesting, visionary director in his own right.
I liked City of Lost Children which was odd but very beautiful. Elizabeth Harvest was great. I loved the twists and when we learn the truth is even uglier than we thought. Tried but could not get thru Infinity Pool as it just seemed to be grim happenings for grim reasons. Plus (like in other movies) when everyone is dislikable means I can not get into it. Recommend "Astronaut".
City of Lost Children sounds like the one out of the 3 that we remember coming out on the heels of Delicatessen but never saw. The others sound interesting and thank you for another fab video "heads up" on under the radar gems. By the way the bald guy with giant nose was a character actor for years including the gas pumper in What's New Pussycat ? and mad scientist in l'inconnu de Shandigor (1967). All best wishes to the lovely scamp aka Luna and hope she's on the mend ASAP. Have you done " Dark City " ????
@@brewstergallery he started attacking people who criticised Gods of Egypt on Facebook. I gently suggested that it was self defeating to do that so he insulted me and blocked me. Total arsehole.
Jean-Pierre Jeunet films are more to experienced than anything else. I liked Big Bug once I got over the 'madness' of it. Elizabeth Harvest just didn't click for me. The actors were all good but something about it just didn't work for me. I watched it more for "I think I know how it's going to go. Let's see if I'm right." Yes, it ran pretty much on the rails for me. Hope Luna is okay.
City of Lost Children: YES! A fantastic film in every sense of the word. I've been planning to re-watch it soon, so this gives me an extra nudge. I'll keep on the watch for those other two. I'm sorry to hear that it's back to the vet for Luna. You mentioned that you were grateful for the help you've received with Luna's bills. Is there a link where this late-comer could kick in some bucks for this latest round?
Really must finish watching City of Lost Children, started it twice but have not finished it. I'll check out the links to te other 2 films, they look like they'll be very interesting and heavy. And all the best with Luna.
Thanks, Brett. Luna was brighter today after more antibiotics. Elizabeth Harvest and Infinity Pool are hard going but worthwhile. They look at contemporary issues.
Really didn't gel with Possessor at all, and though I didn't love Infinity pool either I enjoyed it a lot more mainly I think because Mia Goth brought so much energy, don't think Brandon is derivative of his father but more like Black Mirror by way of Jonathan Glazer.
I think Brandon is blazing his own trail. Both Possessor and Infinity Pool have striking and unique ways of telling the story. I do want to see what he does next.
For a fairly recent movie that involves the offensive and truly stupid use of clones, I suggest The Prestige (2009), which is tangentially about dueling Victorian stage magicians. I loathe the movie.
Just curious... did the subs of you copy of The City Of Lost Children translate the girl's name into "Crumb"? I'd never seen the movie with the subs actually translating her name (originally on the big screen, later on VHS, and DVD). They always left it as Miette, which I think is a literal translation, though I thought it's also kind of an actual French nickname. It's weird, I've come across a couple of incidents where subtitles have varied, even on official releases, that kind of change the meaning of dialogue in subtle (or not so subtle) ways. I got a copy of Let the Right One In, where the subs were so clunky, the dubbed audio was actually notably better.
City of Lost Children is one of the best Steampunk movies made. It's interesting watching it back to back with more Desielpunk Dark City from 1998
That is an excellent pairing indeed. Got both on phys med. That sounds like a strange educational infliction. Cheers!
Yep. TCOLC is definitely steampunk. The best dieselpunk movie is still The Rocketeer.
I also was unaware that Luna had medical issues. I hope her next surgery goes well.
The surgery is minor, much less than the first one. We just need to get that small infection and tear in the skin patched up.
The number one indicator that I will love a movie is "I didn't know where this was going".
Yep. Magical mystery tours always enhance movies as long as the destination is worth the ride.
City of Lost Children is superb. A visual masterpiece. Perlman is brilliant
He is. 😉🙂
Poor Luna! I hope she is better SOON! Thank you for the very interesting movie reviews!
My pleasure, Eric and thanks for the kind words about Luna.
@@terrytalksmovies My pleasure, Sir. I love pets. Luna deserves the best!
@@scifieric she's a special agent of chaos in our lives.
So sorry to hear about Luna! Poor little goblin….
I had POSSESSOR on my Netflix queue when Netflix ended their DVD service. Thank you for reminding me of it.
Luna is on the mend. Prognosis is great. Possessor is worth checking out as is Infinity Pool.
Best wishes to Luna. We must never forget which things in our life are more important.
She's family and so she matters to us.
For the Luna fund. (Or the bottle of wine to help you get over the trauma fund.)
Thanks so much Karl. We really appreciate it. It's going to Luna's follow up op on Monday. Take care.
Marc Caro is also a comics artist, in the 70/80's he published in Métal Hurlant (Heavy Metal magazine), in a very dark/weird punk style.
"Delicatessen" is one of my favorite movies too, weird and poetic.
I agree. Delicatessen is something unique and lyrical.
Wow, I had no idea Caro had involvement with Metal Hurlant. Used to get the American version in the 70’s. Love all of those Caro and Jeunet joints.
So sorry to hear about luna having to have another surgery. Best wishes for her recovery. I really like the wackiness of The City Of Lost Children.I hated Alien Resurrection. It does have some quirky moments but mostly is dumb and embarrassing. Yet another example of too many studio fingers in the creative pie.
Yep. Studio suits are the enemies of visionary creators.
After three movies with significantly dire messages about cloning you say you wish you had a clone😂😂😂
The City Of Lost Children is a personal favourite. Fantastic and weird movie but with great humanity.
...and those weaponised fleas are truly freaky.
Mic Macs is another good one
It is! I forgot that one.
"La Cite des Enfants Perdue" is one of my favourite movies. I am a little amazed that you hadn' seen it yet... I saw it (en francais with subtitles) in the original cinema release here in NZ. Consider my mind as thoroughly blown by it.
So many movies, so little lifespan. I'm backfilling. 😀
Terry: I was unaware that Luna is having medical issues. Hope that she and y'all are doing well. I bet in no-time that darn feline will "photo-bomb" a future video soon!
As to cloning films....sounds like all 3 films are really disturbing, especially anything with the last name of Cronenberg attached.
If you want to play it safe in this genre, I guess re-watch "The 6th Day".
BTW: Happy New Year!
I saw the 6th Day last year. Not a bad mid-career Arnie flick.
Prayers and good wishes for Luna.
As an atheist, I'll definitely take the good wishes. 😉😀
I can't wait for BC's next either. Will check out Elizabeth Harvest in the meantime. You're a stronger man than I am for doing a month without any rewatching. I tip my hat to you, sir.
It's oddly difficult when you've seen as many movies as I have.
@@terrytalksmovies I bet it is. Got home from work and started Elizabeth Harvest, it's freaky so far
@@adambenton9673 it gets freakier.
@@terrytalksmovies Holy shit. It really did.
I got a DVD of "City of Lost Children" around 2000. A truly wonderful fairy tale story. The visuals and set designs are surreal and fun. Think of "Tin Tin" if it had been done right.
I sort of grew up on the edges of the 1% in South Florida. Many of these people truly are 'transgressive.' "Ordinary" people really are viewed as 'less than' the Elites. I have seen this first hand. "Infinity Pool" would probably bring on something similar to a PTSD 'flashback.'
Stay safe. Stay away from the Wealthy.
Yep, the very wealthy are the very worst.
Hope you are feeling better Terry from your earlier med scare. And your funny feline. Happy 2024 to ya. Ron Perlman first noticed in another sci fi film, Ice Pirates in the mid 80's. He is a class act too.
I'm on the mend. Still need to see a specialist but I've put myself on a low sodium diet and it seems to be helping.
I haven't seen City of Lost Children since it came out. I don't remember much apart from the two women, one inhales from a cigarette and the other one exhales the smoke all in the same frame.
I'd heard of the Cronenberg film but didn't know anything about it. Hadn't heard of Elizabeth Harvest at all. I will go in as blind as I can on that one.
Good idea. Just let the films roll over you.
Weirdest good movie ever, CITY OF LOST CHILDREN. I fell in love with the quirky backgrounds and the beautiful cinematography of it. Weirder than some of Cronenberg's horror movies, but more of a story than most of the dreck Hollywood wants to make. I wish that I had a copy of it,it's a proper midnight movie and I like to collect those. I do like that movie, strange as it is.
Look around. You may find yourself a second hand copy in thrift stores. 😀
An excellent clone movie (in case you missed it) is “Four Sided Triangle”.
That's a teleporter/matter duplication movie. 😀
@@terrytalksmovies I agree that the process in the movie is not cloning in the biological sense, which is precisely what makes the plot work, but I still include it in the more general class of “Clone Movies”.
Hi Terry. Having you review movies you've only recently seen for the first time brings an interesting slant to the video. Not better or worse, but different.
Infinity Pool sounds like it would be too much for a delicate flower like myself, 🙄 but I very much appreciate your review. It was fascinating in its own right. It's great that Cronenberg the Younger seems to be following in his father's footsteps while also taking his own path. (Wait, what? 🤔)
I'm strangely delighted that Brandon Cronenberg is finding his own voice and blazing his own trail. He's an interesting, visionary director in his own right.
I liked City of Lost Children which was odd but very beautiful. Elizabeth Harvest was great. I loved the twists and when we learn the truth is even uglier than we thought. Tried but could not get thru Infinity Pool as it just seemed to be grim happenings for grim reasons. Plus (like in other movies) when everyone is dislikable means I can not get into it. Recommend "Astronaut".
Thanks for the tip on Astronaut. 😀
City of Lost Children is one of my favorites. Similar in some ways to the Adventures of Adele Blanc Sec 😃
Adele Blanc-Sec is such fun steampunk.
City of Lost Children sounds like the one out of the 3 that we remember coming out on the heels of Delicatessen but never saw. The others sound interesting and thank you for another fab video "heads up" on under the radar gems. By the way the bald guy with giant nose was a character actor for years including the gas pumper in What's New Pussycat ? and mad scientist in l'inconnu de Shandigor (1967). All best wishes to the lovely scamp aka Luna and hope she's on the mend ASAP. Have you done " Dark City " ????
I'm not doing Dark City. Alex Proyas is a dishonourable person.
I had no idea and sorry to hear that. What did he do ???@@terrytalksmovies
@@brewstergallery he started attacking people who criticised Gods of Egypt on Facebook. I gently suggested that it was self defeating to do that so he insulted me and blocked me. Total arsehole.
Jean-Pierre Jeunet films are more to experienced than anything else. I liked Big Bug once I got over the 'madness' of it.
Elizabeth Harvest just didn't click for me. The actors were all good but something about it just didn't work for me. I watched it more for "I think I know how it's going to go. Let's see if I'm right." Yes, it ran pretty much on the rails for me.
Hope Luna is okay.
Thanks @ptonpc. Hopefully Luna is on the mend. She's at the vet's right now. I'll update the channel soon.
The City of The Lost Children is a fantastic movie for sure
Grotesque but fun.
Saw Delicatessen long ago but never saw City or Amelie (meant to), got to catch up on JPJ. The others sound good, will look out for them.
All are worthwhile @taker68 . Have fun!
City of Lost Children: YES! A fantastic film in every sense of the word. I've been planning to re-watch it soon, so this gives me an extra nudge. I'll keep on the watch for those other two.
I'm sorry to hear that it's back to the vet for Luna. You mentioned that you were grateful for the help you've received with Luna's bills. Is there a link where this late-comer could kick in some bucks for this latest round?
Thanks Hank. There's a dollar sign on each of the videos in the UA-cam browser. That's probably the best way. I really appreciate the offer, mate.
I'm starting to think being psychopathic is needed to become extremely rich. I'm into steampunk will have to check out Lost Children Thanks Terry.
My pleasure, Max. As for psychopath billionaires... it seems to run around 90% but I wouldn't say all billionaires.
Really must finish watching City of Lost Children, started it twice but have not finished it. I'll check out the links to te other 2 films, they look like they'll be very interesting and heavy. And all the best with Luna.
Thanks, Brett. Luna was brighter today after more antibiotics. Elizabeth Harvest and Infinity Pool are hard going but worthwhile. They look at contemporary issues.
Is there a way to know how many movies humanity has put out? Best rounded guess will do I guess.
Not in the modern era. So many movies are made by people like me, for UA-cam.
Ah well. I’ll keep pilling on more movies just got me Outland for peanuts on BR. Haven watched that movie since it came out.
Best Wishe To Luna!!
Thank you kindly. She's on the path to recovery.
Ooh thanks, haven't seen Infinity Pool, sounds right up my Strasse.
Go for it @phrayzar.
Thanks!
Wow, Hank. Thank you so much. Luna is on the desk right now and I gave her a pat for you. Really appreciated.
Really didn't gel with Possessor at all, and though I didn't love Infinity pool either I enjoyed it a lot more mainly I think because Mia Goth brought so much energy, don't think Brandon is derivative of his father but more like Black Mirror by way of Jonathan Glazer.
I think Brandon is blazing his own trail. Both Possessor and Infinity Pool have striking and unique ways of telling the story. I do want to see what he does next.
For a fairly recent movie that involves the offensive and truly stupid use of clones, I suggest The Prestige (2009), which is tangentially about dueling Victorian stage magicians. I loathe the movie.
I like The Prestige. It's a magic trick in itself.
Just curious... did the subs of you copy of The City Of Lost Children translate the girl's name into "Crumb"? I'd never seen the movie with the subs actually translating her name (originally on the big screen, later on VHS, and DVD). They always left it as Miette, which I think is a literal translation, though I thought it's also kind of an actual French nickname.
It's weird, I've come across a couple of incidents where subtitles have varied, even on official releases, that kind of change the meaning of dialogue in subtle (or not so subtle) ways. I got a copy of Let the Right One In, where the subs were so clunky, the dubbed audio was actually notably better.
Yes, Miette was translated as Crum for no good reason. The copy of Let The Right One In I saw had pretty good subs.
Oddly enough, The City of Lost Children of all movies was adapted into a Playstation One game. I don't know if it's any good.
I heard that. Interesting choice of film to adapt.
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No thanks, I just ate.