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I've never had any problems following Vampyr nor did I have any trouble following Cabiria. But I would think the better comparisons would be to Murnau's Nosferatu, Faust, and Tartuffe rather than to Hitchcock.
While we're throwing in non-list films, I do wish Olivier had somehow explained to us how Richard III's army is routed when he's shown to be an excellent tactician who outnumbers his foes 3-1. I know its a neccessity of the story, but there's no visual component to indicate this. His army seemingly vanishes. But other than the battle sequence editing, its a very fine film.
Agreed on Earth & Vampyr, Adam. And if you rented the Image DVD, I hope you also watched the short film The Mascot, I absolutely love it, demonstrated even earlier than King Kong how stop-motion animation can portray deep emotions.
Also agree with Steve on Three Colours, they are emotionally compelling for me as well. Just as I found Death in Venice emotionally compelling and I know there are those who call that style over substance as well. But my review will have to wait for another day.
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2002 Sight & Sound Challenge: 313 Last Watched: Time of the Gypsies
Last 10 Films Watched:
Diary of the Dead - B+ / The Invisible Man - B+
Inside - B / The Crazies - B
Lost Boys: The Tribe - C+ / The War of the Gargantuas - B
Thousands Cheer - C+ / Dead Man - C+
A Zed & Two Noughts - B+ / Leaves from Satan's Book - C
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