Quite. It's on a straight downward path - there's no relief, no gags to lighten it, no redemption. Have you read the book? I never got around to it, despite enjoying Last Exit to Brooklyn more than I thought I would.
Originally posted by rbmorris Fantastic, huh? I own a copy, I loved it so much.
Have a look at some of Aronofsky's other films. Especially 'Pi' and 'The Fountain'. Brilliant director.
Ellen Burstyn's performance as Sara Goldfarb was incredible.
Juice by Sarah, juice by Sarah, juice by Sarah oh, Sarah's got juice, Sarah's got juice, ohhhhhhhh Sarah!
If you liked RFAD, check out 'Buffalo '66', directed by Vincent Gallo. Another favorite.
I'll see if I can find these in my town. Unfortunately here in the countryside, we mostly get blockbuster Hollywood crap.
I was very surprised to find Pan's Labyrinth here earlier in the year...
Ellen Burstyn portrayed her character perfectly. Every time I watch that movie I get tears in my eyes when she has that monologue addressing Harry.
I don't remember ever seeing her in anything else, but IMDB shows she's been going for ages in TV.
Originally posted by Crowley Ellen Burstyn portrayed her character perfectly. Every time I watch that movie I get tears in my eyes when she has that monologue addressing Harry.
I don't remember ever seeing her in anything else, but IMDB shows she's been going for ages in TV.
That scene got me too.
One of her most famous roles was as the mom in The Exorcist.
I watched the Fountain twice and didn't like it, I put it down to a bad case of "trying too hard". Requiem and Pi are exceptional, and the Wrestler let me down a bit, but was still pretty good; I guess my expectations were too high.
Requiem for a dream
07 Dec '08 21:30
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