tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post1093497014580222926..comments2023-07-23T09:45:33.199-05:00Comments on the last lullaby (and) peril: 1998: The Thin Red Line (Terrence Malick)Jeffrey Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-58781801125377291552010-04-19T23:05:46.400-05:002010-04-19T23:05:46.400-05:00Samuel, I completely respect that position and am ...Samuel, I completely respect that position and am certainly a fan of the other two films you mention! In fact, I think they're pretty incredible, too. And you're right, for many it almost seemed like you had to choose your camp, Malick or Spielberg for this year? <br /><br />Thanks, Samuel. Always great to hear from you!Jeffrey Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-48983495940486601562010-04-19T23:02:48.932-05:002010-04-19T23:02:48.932-05:00Dave, I'm with you on THE BIG LEBOWSKI! It...Dave, I'm with you on THE BIG LEBOWSKI! It's about as entertaining as it gets. <br /><br />Thanks, Dave. Always great to have you here!Jeffrey Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-68751555212524236252010-04-19T22:59:11.293-05:002010-04-19T22:59:11.293-05:00John, I'll be curious to hear what you think o...John, I'll be curious to hear what you think of this one. <br /><br />From your list, I like OUT OF SIGHT and A SIMPLE PLAN although a little less than the ones I mentioned. I still need to see PLEASANTVILLE, ANTZ, and THE TRUMAN SHOW.<br /><br />Thanks, John. Always great to have you here!Jeffrey Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-65141147705425700492010-04-19T21:51:56.755-05:002010-04-19T21:51:56.755-05:00Jeffrey, how much one likes Malick's movie may...Jeffrey, how much one likes Malick's movie may depend on how much one agrees with his philosophy. I found the rhetoric and the voice-overs more annoying than in his previous films, and the expected brilliant visuals couldn't compensate for that. Some people may praise this only to damn Private Ryan but that's clearly not the case with you. In my opinion Ryan is the better war movie, and as for the best film of 1998 it's between Ryan and Lebowski. But if Criterion is doing Thin Red Line I may give it another chance soon.Samuel Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934870299522899944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-16162422270651240032010-04-19T19:39:34.820-05:002010-04-19T19:39:34.820-05:00It's hard for me to argue with any Malick sele...It's hard for me to argue with any Malick selection (with the exception of Badlands, which you obviously didn't choose), as he just might be my favorite filmmaker. I still feel like The New World is his true masterpiece, but The Thin Red Line and Days of Heaven are not too far behind. Depending on the day that you ask me, I could easily choose The Thin Red Line as tops of 1998.<br /><br />But, I can't keep from going with the riotous THE BIG LEBOWSKI. It's just too much fun, too witty, too hilarious for me not to pick it. It remains my favorite Coen Brothers film and I never tire of watching it. Walter Sobchek is one of the greatest on-screen characters of all time!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134196370913749544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-5580667823283810082010-04-19T18:09:53.690-05:002010-04-19T18:09:53.690-05:00While I have seen and loved both Badlands and Days...While I have seen and loved both Badlands and Days of Heaven, I still need to catch up on The Thin Red Line. My own # 1 pick is Shakesphere in Love.<br /><br />Out of Sight<br />Gods and Monsters<br />Pleasantville<br />Antz<br />The Truman Show<br />A Simple PlanJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808503055317962289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-33812798213177074292010-04-19T16:04:16.382-05:002010-04-19T16:04:16.382-05:00Drew, very well put!
From the rest of your list...Drew, very well put! <br /><br />From the rest of your list, you reminded me of some other things I should have included. I'm adding them now. <br /><br />Thanks, Drew! Always great to have you here.Jeffrey Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-76343769513185460052010-04-19T14:58:41.428-05:002010-04-19T14:58:41.428-05:00It's a true masterpiece, a beautifully crafted...It's a true masterpiece, a beautifully crafted meditation on the relationship between man and nature. It'd be my pick for this year as well, and it's a toss up between this and Days of Heaven as my favorite Malick.<br /><br />From this year I'm also a big fan of Rivette's <i>Secret Defense</i> (another masterpiece), Vincent Gallo's <i>Buffalo '66</i>, Koreeda's <i>After Life</i>, Loach's <i>My Name Is Joe</i>, Stillman's <i>The Last Days of Disco</i>, and Paskaljevic's <i>Cabaret Balkan</i>Drew McIntoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054307044280470117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-73961141557570568862010-04-19T12:20:39.313-05:002010-04-19T12:20:39.313-05:00M Roca, good to hear I'm not alone on this one...M Roca, good to hear I'm not alone on this one! I haven't seen DARK CITY yet, but I am a fan of the other two you mention.<br /><br />Thanks! Great to have you here.Jeffrey Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-50031376703406327592010-04-19T12:00:40.344-05:002010-04-19T12:00:40.344-05:00Jeff this is my favorite Mallick film as well. Its...Jeff this is my favorite Mallick film as well. Its visual beauty is intoxicating. Off the top of my head I also enjoyed Dark City, Saving Private Ryan, and The Big Lebowski from 98......M.RocaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-90196078409095408912010-04-19T09:16:05.262-05:002010-04-19T09:16:05.262-05:00JD, great to hear that you're also a fan of th...JD, great to hear that you're also a fan of this one! It'll be exciting to see the Criterion edition. Although I guess we'd all agree, this is one of those films that just has to be seen at some point in the theater.<br /><br />Thanks, JD! Always awesome to hear from you.Jeffrey Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-65888752186252963842010-04-19T09:13:04.830-05:002010-04-19T09:13:04.830-05:00Cribbster, great to hear from you! I'll defin...Cribbster, great to hear from you! I'll definitely have to seek that Nolte interview out. It sounds awesome. <br /><br />Thanks so much for being here!Jeffrey Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-56095009671320874762010-04-19T09:10:08.748-05:002010-04-19T09:10:08.748-05:00You are not alone on your appreciation of this fil...You are not alone on your appreciation of this film as Malick's best. I love this film dearly and it just edges out DAYS OF HEAVEN as my fave of the man's small output.<br /><br />I remember seeing this when it first came out in theaters and being so wowed by it that I went and saw it two more times. I am really excited that the Criterion Collection is going to be releasing this on DVD in the near future. I really hope they include some of the deleted footage that Malick reportedly shot, including actors who were cut out entirely (Bill Pullman for one).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-27143425096901115202010-04-19T09:02:37.739-05:002010-04-19T09:02:37.739-05:00Brilliantly stated, Sam!
"This is a ravishin...Brilliantly stated, Sam!<br /><br />"This is a ravishing meditative tone poem of enormous power."<br /><br />I couldn't agree more. Thanks so much!Jeffrey Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-8353965996190773122010-04-19T08:46:14.313-05:002010-04-19T08:46:14.313-05:00I thought "Bulworth" sucked. But "T...I thought "Bulworth" sucked. But "The Thin Red Line" is pretty brilliant. Nick Nolte did a great interview with Charlie Rose about that movie that you can find on Rose's website. Nolte tells a story about how Malick kept making changes to the film deep into post-production by telling the various groups of editors that the other groups said he could make changes. It's a great interview.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-79217420304971389972010-04-19T08:35:00.851-05:002010-04-19T08:35:00.851-05:00It's a masterpiece for sure Jeffrey, and I sha...It's a masterpiece for sure Jeffrey, and I share your passion for it. Depending on what day of the week you ask me, I could have this as #1 of this year as well. This is a ravishing meditative tone poem of enormous power.<br /><br />My Own #1 Film of 1998:<br /><br />Those Who Love Me Can Take the Train (Chereau; France)<br /><br /><br />Runners-Up:<br /><br />Celebration (Vinterberg; Denmark)<br />The Thin Red Line (Malick; USA)<br />After Life (Kore-Eda; Japan)<br />The Dreamlife of Angels (Zonca; France)<br />Saving Private Ryan (Spielberg; USA)<br />Gods and Monsters (Condon; USA)<br />Pleasantville (Ross; USA)<br />A Bug's Life (Lassetter; Stanton; USA)<br />The Legend of 1900 (Tornatore; Italy; USA)<br />Conte d'Automne (Rohmer; France)<br />Elizabeth (Kapur; USA)<br />The Red Violin (Girard; USA)<br />The Last Days of Disco (Stillman; USA)<br />The Opposite of Sex (Roos; USA)<br />Happiness (Solandz; USA)<br />Flowers of Shanghai (Hsaio-Hsien; Hong Kong)Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.com