I agree, I was not sure how to phrase it. But there is no framing device in this film. I had thought you did see it, when I asked which of her films you hadn’t seen. Sorry for the confusion!
Side note: I can’t get over its opening titles. It really sets up a melancholy mood that suits the film. Titles are kind of a lost art these days.
Two for the Road – This is the first mainstream American film I can think of to have a nonlinear plot. Fascinating in that regard.
What about Citizen Kane (1941)? Also, isn’t that a British film?
It’s directed by Stanley Donen and came through the studio system (Fox), so if it’s not American, it’s still Hollywood. And Citizen Kane was kind of linear, really, just going from flashback to flashback from person to person. Not to deny that film its due. Two for the Road is more avant garde in regards to structure, the timeline for the movie goes back and forth with little actual reason, with different periods merging together seemingly. I’d compare it to Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind, in that it feels like you’re exploring this couple’s memories.
Oh, man. I love that movie. Very close to Charade for me. And here’s a Star Wars connection: John Williams did the score for that film.
I wish the First Doctor was treated better.
Do you mean Matt Smith’s first Christmas special?
No, one of the later ones. It might have even been his regeneration show… why that was the Christmas Special, I do not know. Series 5 was definitely the best of his era, but it’s impossible to approach the later seasons (and any of Capaldi’s) without being much more familiar with the show. It’s a lot like the original show in the 80s. And… well, both eras saw a huge drop in viewership.
I’ve found I love the morality plays that you often find in Westerns. One of my favorite genres.
Two for the Road – This is the first mainstream American film I can think of to have a nonlinear plot. Fascinating in that regard. Mancini’s score is wonderful, and I found myself listening to it before I actually saw the film, and immediately after. Listening to it now, actually. Very well written film, exploring marriage over a long period of time. You could analyze these characters for awhile, and I would, but I’m not very much in the mood…
I think it’s stupider that Time Lords naturally look human (as opposed to assuming such a form) than that they can oscillate between genders.
But then, I’m not a Doctor Who fan.
Clearly… you haven’t seen Romana’s regeneration.
You can’t just introduce a female actor and then have them take over the Doctor role. That’s not how the show (or the character) works.
Well, you could if you wanted. A multi-doctor story?
I don’t really want to discuss this further.
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Which one haven’t you seen?
I wouldn’t recommend starting with Matt Smith or Capaldi. Moffat tried really hard to appeal to long-time fans that most episodes are completely incomprehensible to anyone unfamiliar with the show. The whole extended family was over and we ended up watching that year’s Christmas Special… no one knew what the hell was going on.
I would say starting with the revived show at the beginning, with “Rose”, is your best bet. However, I strongly recommend checking out the original show at some point.
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Fuckin’ Disney, man.
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The server would die long before that.
I haven’t seen a bad Audrey Hepburn film. So many of them are kind of similar, but I just love them. Charade, How to Steal a Million, Sabrina, Roman Holiday, Wait Until Dark…
The only one I didn’t particularly care for was My Fair Lady, strangely enough, considering it’s much more well known and beloved than most of the ones I just listed. Haven’t seen Breakfast at Tiffany’s. However, I just ordered Two for the Road on Blu-ray, and I expect it to be great as well.
His Girl Friday. I don’t usually like to assign movies ratings, but this was an instant 5-star film for me. The structure is perfect, the dialogue is hilarious, the energy is constantly high, and the deeper meaning present without being overbearing. I’ll go so far as to say I vastly prefer it to The Philadelphia Story, though Jimmy Stewart and Katharine Hepburn make that film.
EDIT: Could we please use HTML instead of markdown?
I’m miffed the Doctor Who thread was locked. I suppose, to put it more clearly, I’m miffed that the thread was derailed to the point it was felt necessary to lock.
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It is clear this is marketed to feminists. ugh.
What’s wrong with that? Are you anti-feminist?
It’s a bit more complicated than a for or against thing. There are good, bad, or misguided attempts to achieving feminist goals. I’m not sure which this is yet.
Anyway, that’s all I’ll say about that for fear of derailing the thread.
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