The part that cracked me up, was when Rosemary offered him leftover steamed asparagus and brown rice, and he said "That sounds really good, but no thanks".
I believe the end of the movie implies that Elena, now free in the world, she will be a danger, perhaps even a villain. Remember how easy it is for Elena to kill others. The movie could be the origin story of a superpower vollain, one who had a very tragic background. There's hints Elena could end up a good person or a villain.
It's meant to be watched while flying on thc and xtc (or worse, lsd); watch Demon Seed shortly after, and Dr. Barry Nyle's character origin comes into view; love the psychoanalytic touch, but it had the potential to be polished more as a film.
I loved Beyond the black rainbow. I knew I was in for a treat from the very opening sequence, of Dr Arboria giving that dystopian monologue and then synth intro with Dr Nyle driving the Delorian. You immediately think Cronenberg and it gave me goosebumps.
This film did stretch the liberties of allowing vagueness and ambiguity to provide the audience a chance to interpret "the story", but personally (maybe in a way to try and justify the view over pure "vibes and aesthetic") i like to think of this as a snapshot prior to a longer story. Heavily throughout i felt that there was an entire universe to be explored and expanded upon, and these were purely just the narrative building blocks to provide our look into the future path of Elena.
The two artsy films that’ve gotten the biggest reaction out of me are probably Jodorowsky’s El Topo (hated it) and Ari Asters Beau is afraid (loved it) both films certainly have their moments but overall i just found El Topo to be to pretentious and an involuntary sex scene too gruesome whereas the symbolism in beau is afraid warrants a shot for shot analysis of the 3 hour movie to a degree that mesmerises me upon every watch
Agree to disagree sir, but I'm glad you're putting the spotlight back on this hidden gem! Just saw Divinity last night, I wish it had a comparable level of atmosphere and flow that this film does (still an interesting watch tho). I'm going to try to bombard your comments from now on since I see your talking about past films...PLEASE WATCH THE LEFTOVERS!!!!!!!!!!! I know it's a big ask, but at the end of the day...I'm the one doing YOU a favor as it will compete with DARK as your favorite show (I'm all in on that bet!) haha thanks for the review, a pleasure as always!
As far as an artsy movie I loved and hated. The Lamb I found boring and not very compelling. I loved the film Her so much, that I dictated the final monologue between the AI and the lonely writer into my phone because I found it so moving and beautiful.
I really vibe with this one. I spin it up every couple of years and enjoy. I also really enjoy Amer (2009), which does for 70s Italian Horror what this film does for 80s video store Sci-Fi.
"you MIGHT wanna check it out" might is right, i've spent 4 days trying to watch this movie and i feel i do not have enough info to pay attention close enough, looks and sounds great tho
I am a fan of this movie. I loved its exploration of the failing New Age revolution as it aged and fell apart after not delivering on its promises. The film's portrayal of mundane conformity, with characters hiding their true selves until they become overwhelmed, was compelling. I appreciated the psychological elements, the soundtrack, the lighting, and the cinematography, as well as the film's indecipherable weirdness. However, I wasn't a huge fan of the ending, and there were moments where the movie dragged.
This was a DVD blind-buy that I got the week it was released. I absolutely love it. Upgraded to the Blu-ray since then.
His episode of Cabinet of curiosities was my favorite. Love his weird color palettes and his use of retrofuturism.
it is hands down the best episode of that series
The part that cracked me up, was when Rosemary offered him leftover steamed asparagus and brown rice, and he said "That sounds really good, but no thanks".
I was waiting to hear Dr. Nyle say “I have to return some videotapes" at some point in the film.
I believe the end of the movie implies that Elena, now free in the world, she will be a danger, perhaps even a villain. Remember how easy it is for Elena to kill others. The movie could be the origin story of a superpower vollain, one who had a very tragic background. There's hints Elena could end up a good person or a villain.
It's meant to be watched while flying on thc and xtc (or worse, lsd); watch Demon Seed shortly after, and Dr. Barry Nyle's character origin comes into view; love the psychoanalytic touch, but it had the potential to be polished more as a film.
I loved Beyond the black rainbow. I knew I was in for a treat from the very opening sequence, of Dr Arboria giving that dystopian monologue and then synth intro with Dr Nyle driving the Delorian. You immediately think Cronenberg and it gave me goosebumps.
It's a beautifully shot movie. I rewatch it just for its visual aesthetic.
Thank you! I loved all National Lampoons as a kid, and didn't remember at all the "I don't, KNOW Margo"
This film did stretch the liberties of allowing vagueness and ambiguity to provide the audience a chance to interpret "the story", but personally (maybe in a way to try and justify the view over pure "vibes and aesthetic") i like to think of this as a snapshot prior to a longer story.
Heavily throughout i felt that there was an entire universe to be explored and expanded upon, and these were purely just the narrative building blocks to provide our look into the future path of Elena.
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The two artsy films that’ve gotten the biggest reaction out of me are probably Jodorowsky’s El Topo (hated it) and Ari Asters Beau is afraid (loved it) both films certainly have their moments but overall i just found El Topo to be to pretentious and an involuntary sex scene too gruesome whereas the symbolism in beau is afraid warrants a shot for shot analysis of the 3 hour movie to a degree that mesmerises me upon every watch
Agree to disagree sir, but I'm glad you're putting the spotlight back on this hidden gem! Just saw Divinity last night, I wish it had a comparable level of atmosphere and flow that this film does (still an interesting watch tho). I'm going to try to bombard your comments from now on since I see your talking about past films...PLEASE WATCH THE LEFTOVERS!!!!!!!!!!! I know it's a big ask, but at the end of the day...I'm the one doing YOU a favor as it will compete with DARK as your favorite show (I'm all in on that bet!) haha thanks for the review, a pleasure as always!
I'm putting The Leftovers on my list, thanks for the recommendation!
@@MoviesAndMunchies Much appreciated sir! Can't wait to hear your thoughts either way, cheers!
The house that jack built. Artsy, funny, disturbing...not for kids, or anyone really, but I enjoyed it way more than Antichrist.
Yes, yes to everything you said lol the house that jack built felt it had more of a story to tell.
As far as an artsy movie I loved and hated. The Lamb I found boring and not very compelling. I loved the film Her so much, that I dictated the final monologue between the AI and the lonely writer into my phone because I found it so moving and beautiful.
I really vibe with this one. I spin it up every couple of years and enjoy. I also really enjoy Amer (2009), which does for 70s Italian Horror what this film does for 80s video store Sci-Fi.
I haven't seen many movies of similar aesthetics, but kept getting "Mulholland Drive" vibes during the watch.
"you MIGHT wanna check it out" might is right, i've spent 4 days trying to watch this movie and i feel i do not have enough info to pay attention close enough, looks and sounds great tho
i love mandy & the viewing tho
I am a fan of this movie. I loved its exploration of the failing New Age revolution as it aged and fell apart after not delivering on its promises. The film's portrayal of mundane conformity, with characters hiding their true selves until they become overwhelmed, was compelling. I appreciated the psychological elements, the soundtrack, the lighting, and the cinematography, as well as the film's indecipherable weirdness. However, I wasn't a huge fan of the ending, and there were moments where the movie dragged.
Love this throwback review! Thanks!!
into the void, 2009.....any shot at reviewing that one????
I've never seen that, but will add it to my list to check out when I have some free time. Thanks for the recommendation!
@@MoviesAndMunchies anytime 😊
“If you’re really us, what number are we thinking of?”
“69 dudes!!!”
thanks 4 the review, I need 2 see this now!!!
Very interesting.
this is a gem
Dr.Nyle’s falling…
good movie