Saturday, October 24, 2009

Fellini's 8 1/2

Holy crap, this is an amazing film. I'm glad I chose to see this first. Fellini is an amazing director. Images in my head from this film will forever stick to in my brain. Just look at these.
It's been on recommended lists, and I've heard about Fellini everywhere, but never had seen it. This a film about how directors make a film. Simple as that, yet Frederico Fellini can make it so complex, and beautiful. Making shots that should not been able to do, done. Less technical equipment and makes it look stunning, with imagery that is unmistakeably Fellini. The Italian subtitles become nothing as watching it. Seeing this has made me rethink my whole "All-Time Favorites" list. His style also reminds me a little of the artistry of Tim Burton films. Maybe it's just me, with the bold black and white exposure, characters, except real people. (Exception: Ed Wood), see if you haven't. About the world's worst director, and Johnny Depp is amazing, and hilarious. It's now likely to change, and this is the first Fellini film I've seen. I'm going to be watching La Strada, anyday now. Then La Dolce Vida, can't wait. If this was as amazing as it is, then I can't wait. I will also go through his more obscure films. He made this film in the early 60's and it shows in the costumes and hair, but other than that, this movie is timeless. Some of the pictures he shows, are very confusing, and hard to understand. I'm still figuring it all out, and I like that. He leaves things to the imagination. Amazing. The scenes are also very visually psychological, and we kind of see what is in this man's head. It is beautifully filmed, and something that has Fellini named as a "Film Genius", and is pure, amazing, film. It's effing beautiful. See it if you haven't. If you haven't, I will force you after I own it. Next film to own.

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