Bruce Hedtke
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it could be nothing more than an empty Coke can falling from an Airplane
It was actually a Coke bottle
Bruce
it could be nothing more than an empty Coke can falling from an Airplane
It was actually a Coke bottle
Bruce
This film did not require intellectual muscle.
What requires more intellectual muscle? Having to have a film explained to you or having to come up with your own interpretation or explanation for the events that happended in the film?
What requires more intellectual muscle? Having to have a film explained to you or having to come up with your own interpretation or explanation for the events that happended in the film?
Amen! There is alot of value and entertainment in a "popcorn flick". It's nice to kick back and just be fed eye-candy. But, I don't want that all the time. When a film like Donnie Darko comes along...it is a god-send mainly because it isn't easily explained or understood. It requires viewer participation to comprehend and follow. I gravitate to the unusual and "bizarre" films just for that very reason.
Bruce
When a film like Donnie Darko comes along...it is a god-send mainly because it isn't easily explained or understood. It requires viewer participation to comprehend and follow. I gravitate to the unusual and "bizarre" films just for that very reason.
I couldn't agree with you more. I guess that's why I've been such huge fan of David Lynch. Another reason these types of films appeal to me is that they seem to capture the very essence of our dreams and nightmares. How often can you immediately, if at all, explain everything that you see and experience in a dream?
On another note, can someone please tell me the name of the song that plays while Donnie and Frank are speaking to one another in the theater? The listings for the soundtrack at IMDB (and the end credits) are as follows:
"The Killing Moon"
Written by Will Sergeant, Ian McCulloch, Les Pattinson and Pete De Freitas
Performed by Echo & The Bunnymen
Courtesy of Sire Records/Warner Music U.K. Ltd.
By arrangement with Warner Special Products
"Lucid Memory"
Written and Performed by Sam Bauer and Ged Bauer
"Head over Heels"
Written by Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal
Performed by Tears For Fears
Courtesy of Mercury Records Limited
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
"Lucid Assembly"
Written and Performed by Ged Bauer and Mike Bauer
"Ave Maria"
Written by Giulio Caccino and Paul Pritchard
Courtesy of Associated Production Music LLC
"For Whom the Bell Tolls"
Written by Steve Baker and Carmen Daye
Courtesy of Associated Production Music LLC
"Show Me"
Written by Quito Colayco and Tony Hertz
Courtesy of Associated Production Music LLC
"Notorious"
Written by Simon LeBon, Nick Rhodes and John Taylor
Performed by Duran Duran
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets
"Proud To Be Loud"
Written by Marc Ferrari
Performed by The Dead Green Mummies
Courtesy of Marc Ferrari / Master Source
"Love Will Tear Us Apart"
Written and Performed by Joy Division
Courtesy of Warner Music U.K. Ltd.
By arrangement with Warner Special Products
"Under the Milky Way"
Written by Steven Kilbey and Karin Jansson
Performed by The Church
Courtesy of Arista Records, Inc.
Courtesy of Festival Mushroom Records Pty Ltd.
"Mad World"
Written by Roland Orzabal
Performed by Gary Jules and Michael Andrews
It would seem that it would be Ave Maria, but it doesn't sound like any form of Ave Maria that I've ever heard. Could someone please help me figure this out? If it is Ave Maria, which performance is it and what album can I find it on? Pretty, pretty, please.......
What requires more intellectual muscle? Having to have a film explained to you or having to come up with your own interpretation or explanation for the events that happended in the film?
:rolleyes
As I explained with Pi, there are films that require intellectual muscle in order for you to comprehend it, and there are films like DD that are simply incomprehensible. Most incomprehensible films are trashed because they aren't as visually compelling as DD. The real question IMO is whether the writer/director intended to make a film that was impossible to comprehend, or if he just wrote a really crap story. That's the real question that potentially identifies the genius you are all so quick to label him as.
This was no Pi.
This was no Pi.
So? Why does it matter that people here are finding depth to it that you don't?
John, I never said or implied to shut the thread down.
You obviously don't understand the futility of coming to a thread discussing a particular film, with what seems to be no intention other than to dump on it. I have no idea what discussions are going on around the web regarding this film. This is the only area on the web I visit that regards film. I saw Donnie Darko last week and was glad to find others who want to discuss it. I'd also like to point out that that this forum has rules against contributing to a thread with the sole intention of dumping on it.
This isn't a thread on Pi.
If you want to start a thread on how stupid this film is, go right ahead.
This was no Pi.
And PI is no Muholland Drive or Donnie Darko. What is your point? :rolleyes
I was exploring the Donnie Darko web site on Saturday and found some interesting things. I, for one, am having a good time dissecting this film.
I think most people are as well. I don't know if you have if you have gotten the oppurtunity as of yet, but I believe the whole text of "The Philosophy Of Time Travel" is on the disc. You flip through the pages using your remote. I just glanced over it, but I believe there are some major clues there. If you are buying this disc at a store, make sure you go to Best Buy. I couldn't find this disc anywhere else.
From a point of dissecting the film, which commentary is better to listen to?
The Richard Kelly commentary with Jake is the more informative of the two I believe.