FAR FROM HEAVEN starts off with a rapturously romantic score by Elmer Bernstein that propels us into this terrific homage to Douglas Sirk and a dreamy mid-century modern melodrama that strikes all the chords a contemporary audience could hope for.
One underrated Douglas Sirk film to watch is Slightly French, a musical starring Dorothy Lamour and Don Ameche. It’s also a great comedy that humorously looks at the star system
I see a book about Vicente Minelli, i was planning to dive into his filmography but thenni saw Gigi and it was really underwhelming. Is there anything else that you recommend?
The irony is that both Sirk and Haynes produce a vision of America that is so breathtakingly beautiful people today wistfully say "I want to live in that world". Those that take the time to actually realize what everyone with the exception of white men in were going through come to the painful realization that "that world" is a fantasy that never existed, and was in fact a beautiful hell for almost everyone.
Pretty much the best thing about the movie is cinematography, because it can be painterly and stylized, and ED really had freedom to shine. But story is gay AF and probably will appeal to those types. Its way too weak and flawed of a story for the cinematography which camouflaged its shortcomings. Its a claptrap for libs and gays, but the main prize is Ed's Cinematography and the corresponding set design. Shame that it needs a lower budget movie for some of these good cinematographers to be able to express themselves. Ed deserves better.
All That Heaven Allows is his masterpiece. I want to jump into the screen and live there . The Christmas tree scene is spectacular.
It's really a wonderful movie indeed. I also love Douglas Sirk's movies.
Yup, this is a really good one. I believe Haysbert should be a big star; he always brings it.
Love you Alan keep the trailers from hell coming
Love ya Allan!
Thank you Allan!
Luv U Allan...
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FAR FROM HEAVEN starts off with a rapturously romantic score by Elmer Bernstein that propels us into this terrific homage to Douglas Sirk and a dreamy mid-century modern melodrama that strikes all the chords a contemporary audience could hope for.
This and Safe are two of my favs from Todd Haynes
I'm going to add his 2 Velvet Films. Goldmine and Underground. Have you seen The Karen Carpenter Story?
One underrated Douglas Sirk film to watch is Slightly French, a musical starring Dorothy Lamour and Don Ameche. It’s also a great comedy that humorously looks at the star system
Neglected, certainly.
It's cerkainly Serkian!
I see a book about Vicente Minelli, i was planning to dive into his filmography but thenni saw Gigi and it was really underwhelming. Is there anything else that you recommend?
The irony is that both Sirk and Haynes produce a vision of America that is so breathtakingly beautiful people today wistfully say "I want to live in that world". Those that take the time to actually realize what everyone with the exception of white men in were going through come to the painful realization that "that world" is a fantasy that never existed, and was in fact a beautiful hell for almost everyone.
15 or 20 years ago, I would have cast Dennis Haysbert as John Coltrane.
It's amazing how Todd Haynes made a movie as boring and ghey and Sirk's
Pretty much the best thing about the movie is cinematography, because it can be painterly and stylized, and ED really had freedom to shine. But story is gay AF and probably will appeal to those types. Its way too weak and flawed of a story for the cinematography which camouflaged its shortcomings. Its a claptrap for libs and gays, but the main prize is Ed's Cinematography and the corresponding set design. Shame that it needs a lower budget movie for some of these good cinematographers to be able to express themselves. Ed deserves better.
Please get help
@@spliffedtothegallows7337 I agree. But thanks for watching and sharing your views, and I say that with no Sirkian irony.