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[thrill]

I read the book (which was MUCH better BTW) and while they adapted it "somewhat", it was just not translated all that well to the big screen.

The "somewhat" adaptation probably had a lot to do with most of his book being completely fictional.

[ghostrunner]

Decided I'm going to run through all those Bergman movies I've never seen, at least what's available on streaming - which is quite a lot thanks to Hulu and all their Criterion titles.

Started with Torment over the weekend, which he only wrote but tonally and visually it's right in step with what he directed himself. Maybe there's just a Swedish style. I knew it led up to a murder going in, which caused me to keep guessing at all these twists and turns that might happen, even though I probably should have known better based on the 4-5 other movies of his I've seen. To be fair, the tone and the visuals would have worked very well for a Hitchcock style thriller too, but Bergman probably didn't have interest in that.

The shot that rolls over the opening credits is puzzling in retrospect. I assumed we'd be returned to it during the film at some point.

[Vidor]

"American Sniper" isn't disappointing to the studio. It's become a massive hit. Kind of surprising since it's rated R and is not a comic book movie.

http://www.avclub.com/article/weekend-b ... lle-214032

[robbotis]

"American Sniper" isn't disappointing to the studio. It's become a massive hit. Kind of surprising since it's rated R and is not a comic book movie.

http://www.avclub.com/article/weekend-b ... lle-214032

Basically every Fox News watcher has seen it. And commeted on Twitter how amped up there are to "kill towel heads"... I haven't seen it, but let's just say these kinds of responses don't put it high on my wish list.

[JL21]

Decided I'm going to run through all those Bergman movies I've never seen, at least what's available on streaming - which is quite a lot thanks to Hulu and all their Criterion titles.

Started with Torment over the weekend, which he only wrote but tonally and visually it's right in step with what he directed himself. Maybe there's just a Swedish style. I knew it led up to a murder going in, which caused me to keep guessing at all these twists and turns that might happen, even though I probably should have known better based on the 4-5 other movies of his I've seen. To be fair, the tone and the visuals would have worked very well for a Hitchcock style thriller too, but Bergman probably didn't have interest in that.

The shot that rolls over the opening credits is puzzling in retrospect. I assumed we'd be returned to it during the film at some point.

What all have you seen?

Torment is ok but I'd put it very, very low on the list of Bergman to see. Somewhere in the low 20s, sort of an artifact that's probably only interesting if you're a Bergman completist.

[ghostrunner]

Decided I'm going to run through all those Bergman movies I've never seen, at least what's available on streaming - which is quite a lot thanks to Hulu and all their Criterion titles.

Started with Torment over the weekend, which he only wrote but tonally and visually it's right in step with what he directed himself. Maybe there's just a Swedish style. I knew it led up to a murder going in, which caused me to keep guessing at all these twists and turns that might happen, even though I probably should have known better based on the 4-5 other movies of his I've seen. To be fair, the tone and the visuals would have worked very well for a Hitchcock style thriller too, but Bergman probably didn't have interest in that.

The shot that rolls over the opening credits is puzzling in retrospect. I assumed we'd be returned to it during the film at some point.

What all have you seen?

Torment is ok but I'd put it very, very low on the list of Bergman to see. Somewhere in the low 20s, sort of an artifact that's probably only interesting if you're a Bergman completist.

Mostly what I imagine is his better known stuff - Seventh Seal, Wild Strawberries, Winter Light, Persona. I remember not liking Persona as much as the rest but I don't remember why. If I keep going through these I'll probably be watching them all again.

[Vidor]

And what made "American Sniper" even more profitable? Plastic babies!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film ... abies.html

[Freed Roger]

Seth Rogen @Sethrogen · Jan 18

American Sniper kind of reminds me of the movie that's showing in the third act of Inglorious Basterds.

[JL21]

Seth Rogen @Sethrogen · Jan 18

American Sniper kind of reminds me of the movie that's showing in the third act of Inglorious Basterds.

I haven't seen it, but that's [expletive] hilarious.

Mostly what I imagine is his better known stuff - Seventh Seal, Wild Strawberries, Winter Light, Persona. I remember not liking Persona as much as the rest but I don't remember why. If I keep going through these I'll probably be watching them all again.

I think To Joy is one of his more underrated early films. If you want the most cracked-out version of Bergman imaginable, check out The Rite. Outside of the usual suspects (Wild Strawberries, Seventh Seal, etc.), The Magician is probably my favorite. And I assume Fanny and Alexander is one you've seen? If not, that'd be as good a place to start as any.

[BW23]

Saw Gone Girl last night and it was incredible

Was hoping it would get more nods other than best actress even though I knew it stood little chance to win anything else. Really wanted Fincher to get a nod, and a best supporting actor award to yours truly

Ftfy

Best butt by an extra? (Not really true, but you don't see much else of me.)