amberfalcon172 said:It's a shame you framed this discussion around nothing but Romero's zombie flicks. Personally, I find his vampire work, Martin, far more compelling.
Well, Martinis a great film; I can't disagree. 👍
By the way, my vote goes to Night of the Living Dead. Leave out that 3D nonsense, please.🙂
I really wanted this film to blow me away. Perhaps my expectations were just too high, because it ended up being merely decent. Sure, all those beautiful, signature Wes Anderson elements work brilliantly here, let's be clear, but something was missing. Owen Wilson is excellent as usual. That face, that voice.😍 Schwartzman is great too. But Brody...? No, he just didn't click for me. I've never been his biggest fan, but he was definitely miscast in this one. All in all, it could have turned out much better.
Donna Myers42 said:Watching this Diane Arbus biopic tonight... Nicole Kidman's in it... it’s by the same director who did 🙂. Honestly, I'm just curious if it actually holds up against Secretary 🙂...
I find myself contemplating Shainberg today. Is there actually anyone of substance in that film besides the secretary? Let me know if the movie holds any merit once you've seen it. I'm genuinely curious.😉
Brenda Lee50 said:It just occurred to me—Paul Newman was absolutely divine, damn him, but I don't recall seeing him in anything black and white. Those blue eyes... what a waste.
Ah, Newman... yes. Absolutely.
Staying on theme with the topic, here is one in black and white:
I was just watching until the very end and found myself stunned by the incredible beauty and charm of Jean Seberg. A true beauty. To be fair, I wouldn't necessarily label her one of those "sex symbols" this thread seems to crave, but she belongs in that category of ethereal beauties. Sex symbols? The classics: Ava Gardner—the one and only. Rita Hayworth.
The men? Sure, Marlon Brando is good. But Steve McQueen is better.
Mark Johnson5 said:He isn't anything special to me—honestly, you can find stereotypical killers like him everywhere you look. Go find someone actually creative.😉
Sarah Edwards38 said:When she finally reveals herself from behind the curtain after the speech... just breathtaking. And that constant grace during the dance? Simply stunning. I was nearly moved to tears watching it yesterday, imagining how they managed to ruin such beauty.
That red dress looked stunning on her. And that yellow one they picked out for the blonde? Truly questionable.😁 As for those Sharonites, I still get chills just thinking about them. Truly horrific.
Sarah Edwards38 said:Honestly, that scene where the count's son collapses and then starts chasing after the assistant is just ridiculous. He runs and runs, only for the son to simply wait for him at the gallery while he catches his breath. Is anyone actually buying this? 😁
Is Sinead Gaypedder actually a genius? Perhaps.🙏 Those little swirls on his sleeves—and that way he placed his hand on her shoulder? So tender. Is there any real grace left in this world? Like a bird landing on a branch. Does anything ever truly stay still?...
Sarah Edwards38 said:The ballroom sequence is exceptional. Watching everyone attempt to socialize while dancing is pure chaos. It’s almost comedic how they spin around only to collide with a vampire instead of the person they actually intended to meet. 🤣
😬 Then the professor tells Sharon— "Honey, a little blood transfusion and you'll feel like a new woman...!" And Polanski offers that same naive sentiment: "The world makes sense again. We're going to save you!" Sweet. 😍
Still, Sharon is incredibly striking in that scene where she explains to a bewildered Polanski that she needs to use his bathroom. Between the freckles, that effortlessly messy hair, and those eyes...
