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Post by allison on Apr 25, 2010 19:31:23 GMT
Also, in the play, it ends with Stella and Stanley as a happy family with the baby (in the film they added in Stella leaving Stanley so it seemed like he was punished in some way for his actions). Wow, that's interesting. I always loved the film ending the way it did... that definitely puts things in a whole different light. WOW. does she say "don't you dare touch me! don't you ever touch me again!" as blanche is leaving?? that was SO intense. |
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Post by helwin tins on Apr 26, 2010 16:58:10 GMT
i really love this story and i have for a long time, but i can't stop myself from thinking about this every time:
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Post by husbandwifeheroin on Apr 26, 2010 17:05:15 GMT
i really love this story and i have for a long time, but i can't stop myself from thinking about this every time: Ha, I watched that episode before watching the film. Exalt. |
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Post by lastgoodbye on Apr 26, 2010 17:40:04 GMT
Jay, Michael, how come Joeb's post yesterday morning says it was edited by me, when this is a physical impossibility? I'm concerned... either someone hacked my account, or.. I don't know, the forum has a bug or something. Joeb, what did your post originally say?
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Post by sueme on Apr 26, 2010 18:40:54 GMT
(I think the notification that you have edited the post is part of the post itself. Try and quote it and you will see.  ) |
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Post by lastgoodbye on Apr 27, 2010 10:06:47 GMT
...Damn you, Joeb. That's clever! I hope this isn't going to be the new "posting a link which makes people exalt you" thing.
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Post by allison on Apr 29, 2010 22:35:34 GMT
come on kids, discuss this!
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Post by lastgoodbye on Apr 30, 2010 7:04:53 GMT
Yeah!
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Post by lastgoodbye on May 3, 2010 21:40:18 GMT
shall we make this the longest thread ever, gent's? as a precursor to the eventual lengthy and constructive analysis i intend to give (with enthusiasm as well) You promised but you did not deliver  |
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Post by irrelevant on May 4, 2010 9:39:44 GMT
...i don't think the world is ready for that just yet.
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Post by irrelevant on May 12, 2010 6:30:32 GMT
Karl Malden, on the other hand. . . what!? ...he looked like a clown, but it didn’t seem like in an intentional way. harsh. we can't choose our noses. |
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Post by irrelevant on May 12, 2010 6:59:26 GMT
outstanding film. i, fan of truth, loved every minute, with my heart. as the movie went along, in my head i slowly started up on this contrived, vaguely-analogous scenario surrounding a child playing with a little dollhouse that blanche could spin and sway in, pristine in every way. eventually, the child's brother brings his hulk hogan action figure to play along. this new challenger, a virile one comfortable in his sexuality, enters with a bit of a stir, and tensions arise from her suspect appearance; the accessories attach yet do not necessarily match. the dynamic is a little odd, but it's alright for the most part. later an old, timid-looking male doll dug from the toy chest is introduced and joins her on occasion which seems to go over well. but with an inspection of her warranty, suddenly the brother can see she was originally a part of a reject line packaged as batshit barbie® and then all hell breaks loose. the miniature tea set gets toppled over. shirts are ripping. choking hazards fucking everywhere. not a pretty sight. i think my mind went in this direction not necessarily because barbie's signature residence is called her 'dreamhouse,' but mainly because her mannerisms had me visioning a doll that you kind of prop up in some peg hole and then spin it? i don't really know. i think i could use a dose of terry malloy and father barry after watching this though. anyhoo, whatcha gonna do when polkamania runs wild on you? end up in the hospital one way or another, that's what. ...bar none worst 'analysis' ever. It was watered down to comply with the Hollywood Production Code because it was too controversial, so I suggest that if you like the film then you give the play a read, too. bowdler back from the dead...  ...hopefully he's dead again now though. |
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Post by allison on May 12, 2010 7:25:07 GMT
a witty review. so it was sexist, then? Karl Malden, on the other hand. . . what!? ...he looked like a clown, but it didn’t seem like in an intentional way. harsh. we can't choose our noses. harsh? you knew what i was talking about! anyway, i was referring his appearance as a whole, goofy suit, unflattering lighting, and mannerisms included. (actually, first i was going to jump on your throat and accuse you of putting words in my mouth, rewording my quote with your sneaky ways, because i didn't remember writing that (also, i misread 'karl malden' and for some reason thought you were taking about madden, the NFL coach/commentator)) i've just google image 'd him and now i feel sorry for the guy. i felt no sympathy for malden-as-allen's nose, but for malden-as-a-man i. . . i don't know what to title the emotion, but i want to cry and hug him, or something. the photoshops are heartless. |
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Post by irrelevant on May 12, 2010 9:41:34 GMT
actually, i completely concur with you regarding sexism. authentic rather than sexist. the imagery up there mainly just came from her choice of fantasies. however the point about authenticity kinda makes me wish they were able to stick to the original ending even more. more ambiguity combined with the deflating truth of the stranglehold an abusive relationship can have on someone for utmost cinematic impact. and ya know, art without ambiguity is like... propaganda or a lecture or a toaster or something. but expanding on the final scene, that must have come as a shock to stanley there. no way he could have expected that, i mean, in those days, the ONLY solution for marital troubles was to maintain an air of normalcy, pretend life is peachy, and go through those motions – with a smile, of course – while counting on the fact that the life expectancy of men is significantly shorter than that of women, leaving her plenty of time after his death to pursue a more preferable companion. pretty cold. regarding malden.. it was meant in jest.  either way, dress up those abs however you like, they're still gonna be rock hard. but he did strike me as a man of unshakable dignity, and he'd probably find that last bit very sweet. heck, i do. and if i could, i'd buy you a pack of cigs and a cowboy hat right about now. |
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Post by lastgoodbye on May 12, 2010 19:16:16 GMT
I like Karl Malden, he's in 'On The Waterfront', too (another film of Kazan/Brando awesomeness). But I don't like him so much in this film, because I don't like Mitch.
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Post by irrelevant on May 13, 2010 5:48:45 GMT
yes, i consider myself fair-minded and not one to rush to judgment. and in that way, i am an excellent human being and role model for children.
but mitch can really eat some shit.
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