tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post7685634527675950552..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: the Directors: Michael HanekeAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-58782789162940338422017-09-19T10:48:31.971-04:002017-09-19T10:48:31.971-04:00He's a polarizing filmmaker, certainly. I hear...He's a polarizing filmmaker, certainly. I hear everything you're saying, and while I don't agree with you, I do agree that Haneke's films are hard to take. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on some of his more involved work like Code Unknown and Cache.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-39427972944496419192017-09-18T14:00:16.601-04:002017-09-18T14:00:16.601-04:00Haha I do not hold Haneke in high regard,so i find...Haha I do not hold Haneke in high regard,so i find all this praise quite odd admittedly.<br /><br />All in all ,i have watch white ribbon and funny games from his work.<br /><br />I can't get passed of his total disregard of human emotion.His movies seem to me like filming a script's first draft and although better not write what you don't know,well...in his case we end up with nothing!Even so his work doesn't rely on visual storytelling and intended or not, the restraining means of expression he conveys ,imho,is a sign of lacking the ability to do so.<br /><br />Dialog and narrative are his tools of expression and really i do not find his essence deep in a philosophical perspective.Of course when your main theme you are dealing with is violence ,there is always the danger of grotesques climaxes.Another danger(at least to me) is the derail to a moralizing story.His obvious intent to provoke follows that goal.<br /><br />His worldview is also too orthodox with the pop culture for my taste,i always view naturalism as a very limited prism(if used sorely) of interpreting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02223961051143009232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-67401640887440644822016-12-02T18:56:22.990-05:002016-12-02T18:56:22.990-05:00Yep, it's fucking brutal, that one. Still the ...Yep, it's fucking brutal, that one. Still the Haneke film I value most. I had no idea where it was going... and then it went.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-49571339065003788402016-12-02T14:00:51.078-05:002016-12-02T14:00:51.078-05:00The Seventh Continent made me feel physically sick...The Seventh Continent made me feel physically sick. When it was over I genuinely considered snapping my disk, trashing it as far away as possible and never thinking about it again. Such is the power of a truly special film. Mark Woollonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072777957640381767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-40426936663313649622015-03-31T13:22:01.172-04:002015-03-31T13:22:01.172-04:00Couldn't get a hold of it when I wrote this po...Couldn't get a hold of it when I wrote this post. Have seen it since and loved it.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-34987613415546055562015-03-30T01:01:38.386-04:002015-03-30T01:01:38.386-04:00is there any reason why the castle isn't on he...is there any reason why the castle isn't on here? skm90https://www.blogger.com/profile/07816824669173883723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-36832085475314061152013-03-22T09:41:19.089-04:002013-03-22T09:41:19.089-04:00Thanks so much for your comment. I do agree that t...Thanks so much for your comment. I do agree that the Egypt sequence in Benny's Video slows things down a tad too much, but, in the end, I was still utterly blown away by that film.<br /><br />I am glad to hear that you're a fan of Haneke's work, and believe me, his films were not ones that I loved right away. They grew on me with time. You've still have some excellent ones to see yet. Hope you like them.<br /><br />Again, thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such an insightful comment. I really do appreciate it.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-41455470761729803292013-03-21T22:05:48.054-04:002013-03-21T22:05:48.054-04:00Nice article, I've slowly been making my way t...Nice article, I've slowly been making my way through Haneke's filmography but while I have found the ideas and characterizations in his movies always interesting, I can't say that I have the same level of adoration for what I've seen as you seem to. While I agree with Amour (which I apparently don't seem to like as much as everyone else "shrugs") and for the most part for The Seventh Continent, I actually found the extended Egypt sequence in Benny's Video to almost ruin the entire film for me because it was so extended and dull (imo). I plan on watching his other work as well - I'm actually finishing up the original Funny Games as I type this, but it's nice to read a thoughtful perspective on his work. maskofgojirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18305737005899440472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-55234754461378882762013-01-30T16:30:49.699-05:002013-01-30T16:30:49.699-05:00Nice man. That movie just knocks the wind out of y...Nice man. That movie just knocks the wind out of you, doesn't it? I honestly don't know if I could bring myself to watch it again. Just so intense.<br /><br />Definitely can't go wrong with Funny Games US and especially Caché. Essential Haneke right there.<br /><br />Thanks for coming back and letting me know what you thought!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-32157953760110233572013-01-30T15:50:06.455-05:002013-01-30T15:50:06.455-05:00Just watched The Seventh Continent, and you're...Just watched The Seventh Continent, and you're right, floored me :)<br />Definitely prefer it to Amour-which I think is overrated. <br /><br />I'll probably go with the US version of Funny Games, since you say they are almost shot-for-shot the same. The clips I've viewed remind me of Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange. <br />Also going to try and catch Caché (2005) soon, another Haneke I've missed.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-11571929503848053662013-01-19T13:28:03.255-05:002013-01-19T13:28:03.255-05:00Ha shit, that is brilliant. I seriously love that ...Ha shit, that is brilliant. I seriously love that your parents loved it. You just never know who's going to connect with Haneke. <br /><br />Thanks so much for reading and commenting! Glad you're a Haneke fan.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-75722307251523481972013-01-19T02:08:22.706-05:002013-01-19T02:08:22.706-05:00I have just come across the post in preparement to...I have just come across the post in preparement to watch Amour next week, I have seen Cache both version of Funny Games, The Piano Teacher, Benny's Video and The White Ribbon. I gave my copy of Funny Games (US Version) to my folks thinking they will hate me and they loved it more then my friends. Great JobAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174093530239310598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-76458275608569371832012-12-17T14:11:23.437-05:002012-12-17T14:11:23.437-05:00Thanks man, glad you like it. Can't even lie, ...Thanks man, glad you like it. Can't even lie, I was hoping you'd read this one. I know how much you love Haneke, so I was curious to hear your input here.<br /><br />I'd love to read your shot-by-shot breakdown of Code Unknown. Movie is remarkable.<br /><br />Amour is so different from anything he's done, but oh so... Haneke.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-67222740492210198872012-12-16T21:03:09.675-05:002012-12-16T21:03:09.675-05:00Absolutely fantastic post. Haneke is my favourite ...Absolutely fantastic post. Haneke is my favourite living and working filmmaker and my second favourite director of all time after Bergman. I love all of Haneke's films, and Code Unknown is my favourite. Utterly fascinating film, I am definitely going to do a shot-by-shot study sometime soon. Also, I cannot wait to see Amour, it is killing me having to wait so long for it. Awesome work Alex.Tylerhttp://magnoliaforever.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-14037507085927204882012-12-13T23:00:09.434-05:002012-12-13T23:00:09.434-05:00I LOVE that The White Ribbon hit you right off - t...I LOVE that The White Ribbon hit you right off - that is precisely what happened to me too. As soon as it was done, I thought: Wow, that is something right there.<br /><br />I really do love all of his films. Be really curious to hear your thoughts on his other works.<br /><br />Georges and Anna rock (all of them)!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-27432184234687923352012-12-13T20:15:14.961-05:002012-12-13T20:15:14.961-05:00I've only seen Cache and White Ribbon, but my ...I've only seen Cache and White Ribbon, but my God are they fantastic. It took me a while to warm up to Cache, but White Ribbon struck a chord with me right away. It is already in my top 10 films of all time. I need to see Amour and more of his past works ASAP.<br />Also love that you mentioned his love of the names Georges and Anna (sort of like Bergman with Karin and Vogler).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02731135068727753624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-61346639663320090652012-12-13T17:18:48.445-05:002012-12-13T17:18:48.445-05:00I do prefer the American version, but just barely....I do prefer the American version, but just barely. Either way, it is a very very tough film. Make sure you let me know what you think!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-26039087959630263032012-12-13T14:18:43.951-05:002012-12-13T14:18:43.951-05:00I've been meaning to see The Piano Teacher and...I've been meaning to see The Piano Teacher and Funny Games for a long time, I should try to get hold of the DVDs- I didn't knew Haneke directed both versions of Funny Games, but I think I will watch the American one, just for the language and actors. Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-47118048015105259662012-12-12T22:36:42.198-05:002012-12-12T22:36:42.198-05:00No sir, they certainly do not. Dude knows how to c...No sir, they certainly do not. Dude knows how to craft a film that digs in deep and doesn't pretend to leave. Love all of his films.<br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-55764172973806707762012-12-12T22:35:58.167-05:002012-12-12T22:35:58.167-05:00Nice. So we're kinda in the same ball park her...Nice. So we're <i>kinda</i> in the same ball park here. I mean, you certainly don't seem to hate any of them or anything. Funny Games US is where we differ most, but shit, no argument from me on that one.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing man, always love your insight.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-48034685582260973712012-12-12T19:30:16.252-05:002012-12-12T19:30:16.252-05:00Haneke is an amazing filmmaker. I have woken up fe...Haneke is an amazing filmmaker. I have woken up feeling distressed after The Seventh Continent, Funny Games, Code Unknown, Cache and Amour. They get under my skin and don't leave quickly. Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-74968778249950411092012-12-12T19:27:51.554-05:002012-12-12T19:27:51.554-05:00For me:
Seventh Continent A-
Benny's Video B...For me: <br /><br />Seventh Continent A-<br />Benny's Video B<br />Funny Games A<br />Code Unknown A-<br />The Piano Teacher B+<br />Time of the Wolf B<br />Cache A+<br />Funny Games (US) B-<br />The White Ribbon A-<br />Amour A-<br /><br />Top 5<br /><br />Cache<br />Funny Games<br />Code Unknown<br />The White Ribbon<br />AmourAndy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-875970162241936652012-12-12T16:16:32.878-05:002012-12-12T16:16:32.878-05:00Rock 'n' roll!Rock 'n' roll!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-3032483560965101252012-12-12T15:51:06.731-05:002012-12-12T15:51:06.731-05:00Thanks! I will. I think I'm most interested in...Thanks! I will. I think I'm most interested in Cache.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-89648595647572716482012-12-12T12:48:21.550-05:002012-12-12T12:48:21.550-05:00Ha! Wow, that was hilarious. I typed them all out ...Ha! Wow, that was hilarious. I typed them all out from memory, then went back to make sure I had them all right (also had forgotten raw emotion, which is the most important one concerning Haneke).<br /><br />Hope you get a chance to watch a few soon!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.com