Let's kick off the quote of the week with one I heard while watching 'Force of evil'.
It's an American film noir and I'll soon write a post about this movie because it's a good one.
Here is some background information before reading the quote:
A dirty wall street lawyer wants to offer a nice girl a lift.
"You know you can't tell about your life 'til you're all through living it. Come on, I'll give you a lift. You're tired, I'm tireder. What can happen to either one of us? You tell me the story of your life and maybe I can suggest a happy ending."
-Joe Morse (Force of evil 1948)
'The Phantom Carriage' is a Swedish film notable for its special effects and flashbacks.
It's narrative structure was very advanced for its time and the movie has influenced brilliant directors as Ingmar Bergman.
Sjöström shows a grim and ghostly life after death and holds the audience captivated while he unravels pieces of the puzzle.
It's a film about remorse, decay, undying faith and finding peace. Truly a Swedish masterpiece.
'Les Vampires' is a French crime film that played a great part in the development of 'he 'thriller' genre.
Two journalists investigate a criminal gang who call themselves 'the vampires'. The movie mixes realism with surrealism. There are secret passage ways, hints of danger and plot changes.
The main character 'Irma Vep' was played by Musidora who used to be an acrobat. She climes impressively on roofs and is best recognized by her iconic catsuit.
The movie is split in 10 separate series with a total of 440 minutes.
It's an important movie so don't let the duration scare you off.
Let me start with the first science fiction ever made 'A trip to the moon' by Georges Méliès.
This movie uses animation and special effects as well as tableau-vivants.
There is no use of depth so it's like watching a theater scene.
Méliès used to be a magician and he incorporates his tricks in the movie. He knows how to captivate his audience and even when your not a total film buff it's 13 minutes well spend.
