tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post6424788560390436781..comments2024-03-13T06:28:44.715-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: The Imposter Alex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-73966444952137895482013-01-19T13:25:40.008-05:002013-01-19T13:25:40.008-05:00Really glad I led you to this one and that you lik...Really glad I led you to this one and that you liked it so much. Love hearing that. I think you're right: what's real, what's exaggerated? Who knows, but that may be what it's all about.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-39435003288092184312013-01-19T02:51:18.861-05:002013-01-19T02:51:18.861-05:00Another one I selected to watch based on your year...Another one I selected to watch based on your year end list.<br /><br />What a complete mindf*ck... This has to be the quintessential example of, "It has to be true, because if someone pitched the idea, they'd be laughed out of the room."<br /><br />Beyond that, I don't know what to think. The director's craft in making this is extraordinary. Is it a documentary? Is it a recreation? That was nearly as disorienting as the story, which may have been the point.TheHistorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255156966606278419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-52973523803941909252012-09-10T10:43:01.633-04:002012-09-10T10:43:01.633-04:00Thanks Sam! This actually was a tough one to write...Thanks Sam! This actually was a tough one to write about. I wanted to say how good it was, but, to keep with the mystery, not say <i>why</i> it was so good. Loved this movie!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-50626403879358249682012-09-09T22:15:53.465-04:002012-09-09T22:15:53.465-04:00I loved this film - it was the highlight of MIFF 2...I loved this film - it was the highlight of MIFF 2012 for me. I haven't been able to write about it, so I admire your extremely well-written and thought out review. This better me nominated for a best doco Oscar. Nice job Alex.Sam McCoshhttp://www.anonlineuniverse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-31124331230997660652012-09-07T17:12:29.458-04:002012-09-07T17:12:29.458-04:00Yes, me too! A good documentary can work so well, ...Yes, me too! A good documentary can work so well, which this one does and then some. This will definitely be lingering around come awards time.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-19408610368639563002012-09-07T16:27:53.266-04:002012-09-07T16:27:53.266-04:00I've been hearing so many great things about t...I've been hearing so many great things about this one, I am very intrigued, I will definitely try to see it soon! I am so happy to see that more and more documentaries are getting attention and success, this genre deserves more credit!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-34531594020294017112012-09-06T21:00:21.327-04:002012-09-06T21:00:21.327-04:00Thanks dude! Yeah, as for the family, let me just ...Thanks dude! Yeah, as for the family, let me just say that I purposefully left A LOT out of this review. I only skimmed the surface of the mystery this film portrays. See it by any means necessary.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-40488895427535783672012-09-06T20:59:23.089-04:002012-09-06T20:59:23.089-04:00Thanks Stephanie! Ah, I cannot recommend it highly...Thanks Stephanie! Ah, I cannot recommend it highly enough. Loved everything about it.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-27892475340594992462012-09-06T20:57:50.272-04:002012-09-06T20:57:50.272-04:00Damn Andy, thanks so much for that! Really glad we...Damn Andy, thanks so much for that! Really glad we both dug this one so much.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-4412154948814138182012-09-06T20:56:32.699-04:002012-09-06T20:56:32.699-04:00Damn man, thanks! Definitely check it out when it ...Damn man, thanks! Definitely check it out when it comes your way. Bitchin flick.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-46378201745945588772012-09-06T20:56:07.000-04:002012-09-06T20:56:07.000-04:00Just sent you an email. Thanks for the comment!Just sent you an email. Thanks for the comment!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-19078907929081642372012-09-06T20:55:26.888-04:002012-09-06T20:55:26.888-04:00Wonderful review man. This is another one I hadn&#...Wonderful review man. This is another one I hadn't heard of, but I really want to see it now. I can't believe the family bought into that, and I'm anxious to find out more about this story.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-25608998094394285882012-09-06T20:53:30.737-04:002012-09-06T20:53:30.737-04:00People only laughed at my screening during Charlie...People only laughed at my screening during Charlie Parker's scenes. Those moments were by far the funniest shit I've seen in a movie so far this year. Dude was genuinely hilarious.<br /><br />Did the family have something to do with Nicholas' disappearance? Hell, I don't know. But who am I to judge, you know?<br /><br />Nostalgia for the Light.... I'm on it!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-53548643953381607972012-09-06T20:51:39.456-04:002012-09-06T20:51:39.456-04:00Ugh, that's just the worst, isn't it? It&#...Ugh, that's just the worst, isn't it? It's like, Play the good flicks longer then just one week, please.<br /><br />Either way, definitely be on the lookout for the Blu Ray. Shit was incredible.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and commenting!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-9598343948663968652012-09-06T20:50:30.325-04:002012-09-06T20:50:30.325-04:00Yeah, lately, I've found that documentaries ha...Yeah, lately, I've found that documentaries have the ability to move me as much, if not more, then narrative films. A well-made doc can hit in all the best ways. This is one of them.<br /><br />Gonna have to check out Burma VJ.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-24316522011530474032012-09-06T19:31:34.076-04:002012-09-06T19:31:34.076-04:00This is the second review I've read of this fi...This is the second review I've read of this film, and it is already on my list. This sounds so fascinating and disturbing I want to get my hands on it right away. Excellent review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-25609815801994916202012-09-06T17:17:28.486-04:002012-09-06T17:17:28.486-04:00Having seen the film I can say that this review is...Having seen the film I can say that this review is as much a masterpiece as the film. Great work, Alex.<br /><br />See The Imposter if you get the chance, everyone, its one of the highlights of 2012 so far. Fascinating, edge-of-your seat entertainment. Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-2665221703000013962012-09-06T15:35:16.108-04:002012-09-06T15:35:16.108-04:00I got chills just reading this review, can't w...I got chills just reading this review, can't wait to see this whenever it gets released.Matt McGrathhttps://twitter.com/#!/MatthewJMcGrathnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-47350214658262670642012-09-06T05:41:09.645-04:002012-09-06T05:41:09.645-04:00Totally agree, it was superb, it is a perplexing m...Totally agree, it was superb, it is a perplexing mystery alright. <br /><br />What I don’t get is criticism that the film never answered any questions over why the family believed (if they did, that is) Frédéric Bourdin was their son, in my mind the question is somewhat answered. Clearly, they were destroyed by his disappearance and they wanted to believe that the miracle was true that they convinced themselves that it was true. It is quite moving in my eyes to be in such a desperate position that you would accept someone with the belief that he is your son when he isn’t. Personally, I do not think the close members of the family had anything to do with his disappearance. <br /><br />Also, did people laugh at the screening you were at?<br /><br />Oh, another great documentary to see is Nostalgia for the Light.<br />Myerlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00772428029534463716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-89437168547607540062012-09-06T04:01:34.224-04:002012-09-06T04:01:34.224-04:00This got a ridiculously short run time at my local...This got a ridiculously short run time at my local cinemas so I missed out on it, which is annoying as I really wanted to see it. Will need to wait for the Blu Ray now...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-67619154663115310362012-09-06T02:03:52.611-04:002012-09-06T02:03:52.611-04:00Don't usually see Docs in theaters, perhaps I&...Don't usually see Docs in theaters, perhaps I'll make an exception for this one. For awhile I didn't think a doc could affect me the same way a great film could, they were glorified special interest pieces. It wasn't until 'Burma VJ' that I realized the power that a documentary can convey. One of the most awe-inspiring viewings ever. Jeffhttp://cityuponahillmedia.com/blognoreply@blogger.com