Well, at the risk of being impolitic, I will say that I loved Dunkirk for its gravitas, its groundbreaking structural elements, its themes of individual heroism being critical within the context of the larger battle. And the blind man at the end functioning as the "seer" who recognizes the return of the hero? This is straight out of Greek drama. I will always greatly admire this film. It's a classic that will stand the test of time.
Am I going to see you wearing some beautiful gown, walking the red carpet?
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DeleteEvery time I watch the Oscars, I think of your current book, Lane. The film adaptation is going to be breathtakingly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind thoughts, M.
DeleteI wish I were your date tonight, Lane.
ReplyDeleteThat's very sweet of you, J.
DeleteNext year, maybe I can accompany you?
ReplyDeleteThank you for looking ahead that far, David! We'll have to see.
DeleteYou lead THE most beautiful life, Lane! Bar none!
ReplyDeleteMy life contains a great deal of beauty, it's true, Anon. I don't take it for granted.
DeleteLane, I hope you're working. I'm going to see you up on that stage.
ReplyDeleteI am working, Anon -- yes!
DeleteI'm thinking about you as del Toro speaks about "the power of using fantasy to tell the stories of things that are real." This is what you do.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kindness, Anon. I appreciated del Toro's speech last night.
Delete"Ce qui est essentiel est invisible pour les yeux" et tu connait ce qui est essentiel, Lane.
ReplyDeleteMerci bien, Xavier!
DeleteThe world needs your voice, Lane. We need stories that transcend the quotidien.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words, Anon. They matter to me.
DeleteCan I ask what was your favorite film of the year? I'd really like to know.
ReplyDeleteWell, at the risk of being impolitic, I will say that I loved Dunkirk for its gravitas, its groundbreaking structural elements, its themes of individual heroism being critical within the context of the larger battle. And the blind man at the end functioning as the "seer" who recognizes the return of the hero? This is straight out of Greek drama. I will always greatly admire this film. It's a classic that will stand the test of time.
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