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I'm not sure if I know about it (just can't remember), but I might look for it at some point...

shiboleth on Jun 26, 2020

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It's a film that you simply must see, shiboleth. I'd be hard pressed to believe you've seen it and not remember because it's such a wonderful, wonderful movie. It certainly is Roeg's most accessible film, that's for sure. Don't Look Now, The Man Who Fell To Earth, and Bad Timing: A Sexual Obsession all followed Walkabout and are all very interesting films, but difficult and challenging and gritty. Walkabout is so humane and so accessible and done so well it simply must not be missed. Take my work on this one. Cheers!

thespiritbo on Jun 26, 2020

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You know I do believe you, Bo. And, yes, I saw so many films long time ago, that I don't remember all of them. But you also might be right, seeing the good ones can't just vanish without a trace in memory. Of course, I saw some of the ones you mentioned here (I think the only one that I didn't see is Bad Timing) and I believe in your lead with this one too. Interestingly enough, I wasn't thinking about the director (although I know about him, of course) when I choose to see these films. And besides, Walkabout looks very interesting too and I will gladly pay my attention to it when I get the chance. And just to report something else. I found those two films (it took time, though) you mentioned ('The Girl in the Cafe' and 'Saint Jack') and watched both of them. They were both worth it. Thanks for it. Well, other than that, I watch so many unusual films these days (which are unusual in themselves) that I get easily lost. But, they are mostly interesting and good (and, luckily, often good). Anyway, I hope you're doing fine these days, too. One more time, thanks for these tips about the goodies. Cheers back.

shiboleth on Jun 27, 2020

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You're welcome, shiboleth. Excellent you saw both Girl in the Cafe and Saint Jack. Both are pretty obscure and most have never heard of them. I'm glad you were able to see them and also that you liked them. I just watched an early film of Warren Beatty's Mickey One. From 1965 and Arthur Penn directed who went on to work with Beatty two years later on Bonnie and Clyde. Mickey One is a very strange movie that was influenced a lot from the French New Wave movement back around that time and perhaps a little earlier. It's an interesting film. Challenging. Not sure it works, but a noble attempt. Very Kafkaesque and existential. I would only suggest it with my own misgivings about it being plain. Take a look as it can't hurt and it's early Beatty and Penn so that was also a factor towards my re-visiting it. Later gator. Thanks for letting me know you saw these two films.

thespiritbo on Jun 27, 2020

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Well, it's summer time and I have more time to watch films (besides reading and writing things). Of course, there are some films I plan to see myself, I'm not totally lost in that respect, but I also hugely respect good advice about it, too. Just to say, my wife was very gratefull for the Girl in the Cafe (big fan of Billy Nighy) and sends her thanks. As for Saint Jack, I liked the tone of the film. Very nice. And Ben Gazzara can't hurt, of course. As for Warren Beatty, I just saw the other day Splendor in the Grass. True, it's much more about wonderful and tragic Natalie Wood, but still, I did quite enjoyed it again (the last time I saw it I was a teenager). However, I don't think I can watch Bonnie and Clyde again. At least, not so soon since I saw it a few times and I'm kinda fed up with it. And that's why I like some of those unusual films you or some other people mention to me. So, I might give it a try and will do what it takes to find the one mentioned by you, Mickey One. While expecting a treat, I salute and thank you sir and I hope you're doing just fine in these trying and strange times. Cheers ...

shiboleth on Jun 28, 2020

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Thanks, shiboleth for your warm wishes during these trying and strange times. I'm doing fine and hope you and your wife and family are as well. I'm glad your wife enjoyed The Girl In The Cafe and tell her she's welcome. I'm a huge fan of Bill Nighy as well. Your telling me that she thanks me for suggesting it is just icing on the cake as I never expected that. Yea, Bonnie and Clyde...it's a good film, but not sure I'd revisit it...not unless it's right there on my cable and then I'd probably watch it again, but I've seen it many times. Saint Jack is a strange movie in all aspects and weird that Bagdonivich directed it. You couldn't get that film made today so I'm glad it was made back when and liked revisiting it recently. It's not for everyone, that's for sure. Good luck with Mickey One. To say that film is not for everyone is a massive understatement...lol...

thespiritbo on Jun 28, 2020