tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post8399692745220573368..comments2023-07-23T09:45:33.199-05:00Comments on the last lullaby (and) peril: 1990: Trust (Hal Hartley)Jeffrey Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-61140297449082587762018-03-26T17:12:39.930-05:002018-03-26T17:12:39.930-05:00Absolutely I appreciate you putting it on my radar...Absolutely I appreciate you putting it on my radar. It is interesting that you note the extreme nature of the film. As I said, it has been a while since I have seen a Hartley film and I was surprised by a couple of those moments as nothing I had seen from him previously hit at quite those extremes. I was glad to be back in his world. He is definitely one of the more unique American filmmakers and probably the only we have ever had deeply influenced by post Nouvelle Vague Godard. Jeffrey Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-16906019407024417942018-03-26T10:55:09.371-05:002018-03-26T10:55:09.371-05:00I appreciate your honest feedback on this film, Wh...I appreciate your honest feedback on this film, What I love about Henry Fool is its clever satire on "what is art"and politics alongside family dynamics and Friendship . I always find the work of Hartley relatable despite the fantasy elements. This is probably Hartley's at his most extreme, some of the things are shocking in the film. This is more darker then Trust or any of his other efforts and this might put some people off as it is finding humor in unlikely places. <br /> Lone Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16163276060417629014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-91980552798418350742018-03-25T08:38:14.971-05:002018-03-25T08:38:14.971-05:00I watched Henry Fool yesterday. All of Hartley...I watched Henry Fool yesterday. All of Hartley's cinema I have seen so far is obviously very stylized and very mannered. And, he creates these heightened worlds that exist in some middle ground between reality and fantasy. In some of his work, the artifice only enhances my experience whereas in some of his other films, I find myself a little too aware of his methods. I liked Henry Fool but I did not quite enter the world like I did in Trust. I don't know if it's because it has been so long since I have seen one of Hartley's films, or if it is that the two works are quite different from one another. Jeffrey Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-26414892569458585572018-03-23T17:41:42.666-05:002018-03-23T17:41:42.666-05:00Cool, i be intrigued to see your thoughts on the f...Cool, i be intrigued to see your thoughts on the film. Lone Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16163276060417629014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-63600039827311942502018-03-22T16:02:52.962-05:002018-03-22T16:02:52.962-05:00I'm excited! I have it as one of my next up a...I'm excited! I have it as one of my next up and will report back.Jeffrey Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-29749790670726302492018-03-21T15:14:39.540-05:002018-03-21T15:14:39.540-05:00It is really great, so much depth and poignant mom...It is really great, so much depth and poignant moments in it,very clever. Also the central performance by Thomas Jay Ryan is up there with some of the best of the 90's. Lone Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16163276060417629014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-25248999119272185472018-03-20T07:48:18.261-05:002018-03-20T07:48:18.261-05:00Believe it or not, I have never seen Henry Fool. ...Believe it or not, I have never seen Henry Fool. I need to do something about that soon!Jeffrey Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-36838281035832853122018-03-19T20:39:39.322-05:002018-03-19T20:39:39.322-05:00I love hartley so much, he is my favorite directer...I love hartley so much, he is my favorite directer. Hard to say which of his films I like the best but Trust and Henry Fool are the films I film the most emotion for, He tells us about life in his own way. Trust is a great choice for the year of 1990. Lone Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16163276060417629014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-53777654246851502962010-04-12T11:54:15.473-05:002010-04-12T11:54:15.473-05:00JD, good to hear some love for Hartley! Yeah, I r...JD, good to hear some love for Hartley! Yeah, I really dig his early stuff, too.<br /><br />Always good to have you here. Thanks, JD!Jeffrey Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-66909073167424196862010-04-12T09:10:28.329-05:002010-04-12T09:10:28.329-05:00Intriguing choice! I really dig Hartley, esp. his ...Intriguing choice! I really dig Hartley, esp. his early stuff with SIMPLE MEN being my fave. As much as I like TRUST, I would say either GOODFELLAS or MILLER'S CROSSING was the best of this year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-50330542719627909892010-04-11T17:00:35.176-05:002010-04-11T17:00:35.176-05:00Thanks, M Roca! Yes, I was very sad to hear of Ch...Thanks, M Roca! Yes, I was very sad to hear of Chilton's recent passing.<br /><br />Great to have you here. Thanks so much!Jeffrey Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-61445483221630473242010-04-11T15:09:15.996-05:002010-04-11T15:09:15.996-05:00Wow nothing wrong with starting a review by name c...Wow nothing wrong with starting a review by name checking Big Star!! RIP Alex Chilton. Oh yeah I've never seen this film. Goodfellas, Jacobs Ladder and The Grifters are my top 3 for this year......M.RocaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-10036425930714856982010-04-11T14:34:47.455-05:002010-04-11T14:34:47.455-05:00John, I'll be curious to hear what you think o...John, I'll be curious to hear what you think of Hartley. He's definitely not everyone's cup of tea. <br /><br />As for the rest of your list, I like THE GRIFTERS, EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, LA FEMME NIKITA, MISERY, and WILD AT HEART although all a little less than the ones I mention. I still need to see CRY BABY and believe it or not, THE GODFATHER PART III. <br /><br />Thanks, John. Always wonderful having you here!Jeffrey Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-59058843133446951982010-04-11T13:55:15.620-05:002010-04-11T13:55:15.620-05:00Jeffrey I have not seen any of Hartley's works...Jeffrey I have not seen any of Hartley's works though I have heard the name over the years. Goodfella’s is my choice for this year. An excellent look at the non-glamorous day to day life of a hood is brilliantly played out here. The camera work, the music and the acting are all superb.<br /><br /><br /># 1 Goodfella’s<br /><br /><br />Best of the rest<br /><br />The Grifters<br />Edward Scissorhands<br />Cry Baby<br />Metropolitan<br />La Femme Nikita<br />Misery<br />Miller’s Crossing<br />The Godfather – Part 3<br />Wild at HeartsJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808503055317962289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-3295281516168039412010-04-11T10:42:21.530-05:002010-04-11T10:42:21.530-05:00Sam, I completely understand anyone not being into...Sam, I completely understand anyone not being into Hartley. He's an odd bird, and his filmmaking is definitely a bit off. But, for some reason, it's just always really connected with me. <br /><br />I look forward to seeing your top three picks. Thanks, Sam! Always great having you here.Jeffrey Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-31176173524620877372010-04-11T10:32:06.140-05:002010-04-11T10:32:06.140-05:00Jeffrey, I am no fan of Hartley, but I'm often...Jeffrey, I am no fan of Hartley, but I'm often of the opinion I am missing the boat on him. Again this past Friday night while viewing a German film called EVERYONE ELSE at the IFC, I am reminded how beloved he is on the independent circuit. Again an audacious choice here.<br /><br />My Own #1 Film of 1990:<br /><br />Tilai (Oudreago; Burkina Faso)<br /><br />Runners-Up:<br /><br />Mr. & Mrs. Bridge (Ivory; USA)<br />Life is Sweet (Leigh; UK)<br />Good Fellas (Scorsese; USA)<br />Close-Up (Kiarostami; Iran)<br />Metropolitan (Stillman; USA)<br />Delicatessen (Jeunet; France)<br />Cyrano de Bergerac (Rappaneau; France)<br />Vincent and Theo (Altman; USA)<br />The Grifters (Frears; USA)<br />An Angel at My Table (Campion; NZ)Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-3684682189400975892010-04-11T09:53:06.936-05:002010-04-11T09:53:06.936-05:00Dave, yeah I knew this one was a slam dunk for you...Dave, yeah I knew this one was a slam dunk for you! And it's certainly a great pick. And I completely agree that it's one that cinephiles and casual moviegoers both love and adore. <br /><br />Thanks, Dave! Always awesome having you here.Jeffrey Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361395648458719073.post-37917589103827575472010-04-11T09:40:47.076-05:002010-04-11T09:40:47.076-05:00Hmm... tough call for me. Such a tough decisions....Hmm... tough call for me. Such a tough decisions... <br /><br />(/sarcasm)<br /><br />Considering the name of my blog, this one should be fairly obvious - it's Martin Scorsese's GOODFELLAS, and it's not even close. It might very well be my #1 of all time, so this one requires absolutely no though. There are other films from this year that I love - MILLER'S CROSSING, JACOB'S LADDER - but it's no contest. Like I said about The Godfather, one of the great things about Goodfellas is how it is able to be adored by the casual moviegoer and also analyzed and cherished by hardcore movie nuts. That is such a huge compliment, I think.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134196370913749544noreply@blogger.com