tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post8761140381525157603..comments2024-03-27T21:42:56.131-05:00Comments on 1001plus: Expressionism's Greatest ExpressionSJHoneywellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-58327232379723564072012-05-30T16:06:59.840-05:002012-05-30T16:06:59.840-05:00Overacting is sort of the watchword for silents, s...Overacting is sort of the watchword for silents, so I tend to sort of ignore it in many silents. It simply is what it is, and I try to pay more attention to everything else. I guess I sort of expect the acting to be on the ridiculous side.<br /><br />I never really thought about the <i>Star Wars</i> connection, but...damn. Good call.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-82959725434476352442012-05-30T15:03:49.067-05:002012-05-30T15:03:49.067-05:00Funny, I had the opposite experience watching Metr...Funny, I had the opposite experience watching Metropolis. I had huge expectations and really could not wait to see it. The sets did not let me down but the acting did. Jeez, who were these amateurs! That is usually the cool thing about German expressionist movies, but here... nope.<br />From the set it is clear that this is where Bladerunner comes from. And doesn't the robot look just a little like C3PO?TSorensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208153011927807857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-43073330175241144712011-10-21T17:46:40.548-05:002011-10-21T17:46:40.548-05:00I guess in retrospect it did sound like I said the...I guess in retrospect it did sound like I said the story was difficult, but that's not specifically what I meant. Boo to me for doing a poor job of communicating the idea. <br /><br />For me, the symbolism dominated the film, but the symbolism was not difficult to interpret. I think that tends to be true of silents in general, though.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-90792588674819906732011-10-21T17:32:43.100-05:002011-10-21T17:32:43.100-05:00I didn't think the story was hard to follow. Y...I didn't think the story was hard to follow. Yes, it had some symbolism in it, but I was surprised by how complex and nuanced the story was and thought it was quite easy to track the narrative.<br /><br />I really like this film and think it's one of the all time great sci-fi films. I think the story, in retrospect, might not be as compelling, but I think it has a lot of cool ideas and twists that kept me engaged.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-6001533210202981112011-10-20T13:42:57.607-05:002011-10-20T13:42:57.607-05:00Well, based on comments above, I'll look into ...Well, based on comments above, I'll look into the restoration story. <br /><br /><i>Metropolis</i> requires a less jaundiced eye to really appreciate. Modern movies have more impressive sets, visuals, and effects. With a film like this, it's critical to see it through the eyes of the time. That's the only way to really appreciate the grandeur of the machines and the interesting Art Deco backgrounds.<br /><br />I admit to being a sucker for this film. I saw it for the first time...about when you did, Ken. I was a teen, and I think I watched it simply for the idea of doing something that none of my peers would. Evidently, I chose well.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-89650100067433150382011-10-20T11:42:44.749-05:002011-10-20T11:42:44.749-05:00I'll have to try this one again. I guess I was...I'll have to try this one again. I guess I wasn't in the mood the first time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-71910282883008496042011-10-20T09:46:06.897-05:002011-10-20T09:46:06.897-05:00The backstory to finding the 25 mins lost footage ...The backstory to finding the 25 mins lost footage in Argentina is a lot of fun. The previous deluxe "restored" KINO DVD (which has production stills in the place of the lost footage was so very intriguing). It was great to finally see what was actually missing (despite the poor quality of the found footage).Klaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05006608076041962884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-56910995738721448642011-10-20T08:44:45.249-05:002011-10-20T08:44:45.249-05:00I have liked "Metopolis" since the first...I have liked "Metopolis" since the first time I saw it 30years ago, and probably no less then 15 times over the years, not including the "rock Soundtrack" revival of the 80s which I was not really ready for. Even seeing it in it's butchered form was astounding for me. The visual package made up for the flaws and holes in story. About 15 years ago I got a hold of the Thea Von Harbou's book published with Michael Kaluta's (a favorite artist of mine from my comic reading days)artwork. Reading it helped in the understanding and finally, seeing the restored version was like seeing it brand new. Like you, I have great appreciation for seeing the inferior quality of the parts, it gives emphasis to the fact that it was incomplete for so long. <br /><br />And I was greatly impressed by the back story of the restoration. If you get the chance, you should rent the bonus disc for that.Ken Loarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207009680910318145noreply@blogger.com