tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post4670044602408566709..comments2024-03-29T01:02:03.688-07:00Comments on Raybeard: Film:'BLUE JASMINE'Raybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-452266159585834582013-10-05T22:49:08.284-07:002013-10-05T22:49:08.284-07:00I wasn't expecting to hear this from you, Dr S...I wasn't expecting to hear this from you, Dr Spo. Not because I think you don't recognise 'quality' (you so obviously do, even more than I think I can), rather because I thought that the Jasmine character with her flaws and issues might be too close to reminding you of your own field of work. I'm delighted that our opinions coincide.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-73743392163467456972013-10-05T22:29:11.282-07:002013-10-05T22:29:11.282-07:00I saw this one !
Yes, it was splendid; I cringed w...I saw this one !<br />Yes, it was splendid; I cringed when I saw her decide to go down the path of falsehoods - such a tragedy. Good movie this, Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-57405212646840569992013-10-02T10:41:03.283-07:002013-10-02T10:41:03.283-07:00It most definitely is, Sol - at least unless one h...It most definitely is, Sol - at least unless one has an aversion to Woody Allen, which I know some people do.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-53660051505186635532013-10-02T09:48:20.427-07:002013-10-02T09:48:20.427-07:00ohhh sounds like it is a good oneohhh sounds like it is a good oneSolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-17144605105258022652013-10-02T08:32:59.917-07:002013-10-02T08:32:59.917-07:00My keen anticipation was duly rewarded handsomely,...My keen anticipation was duly rewarded handsomely, Paul - and you were one of many who came out with an opinion pretty well spot on with mine. <br /><br />Other critics have mentioned the parallel with 'Desire', especially since she played Blanche on the stage to quite some acclaim. Must be honest and say that it probably wouldn't have occurred to me independently, though the resemblance is indeed noteworthy.<br /><br />I agree that the scenic shots were something special. I think they needed to be to bring out the difference between 'then' and 'now'.<br /><br />I do hope Woody manages to pull out a few more high-quality surprises like this one before he finally calls it a day. He's one of the very few directors who, when I hear of his next release, always gets my heart pumping - no matter what the reviewers might say. Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-86458341174150161072013-10-02T06:59:55.070-07:002013-10-02T06:59:55.070-07:00Delighted that you finally got to see this. Woody...Delighted that you finally got to see this. Woody is still at the top of his game and gets a bravura performance from Cate. As with most of Woody's films, this one is marked by a strong storyline, sharp dialogue and colorful characters. Also, couldn't help but notice how beautifully shot it was in New York and Cali.<br /><br />I am wondering if you got the impression that this was Woody's update of Williams' "Desire"?paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085842904367441128noreply@blogger.com