Watching the extremely inspirational 'Vertical Features Remake' last night on DVD, I was reminded of what an extraordinary filmmaker Peter Greenaway used to be, back before he became so full of himself and began producing boring twaddle such as 'A Zed And Two Noughts' and 'The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, & Her Lover' and the truly dreadful 'Prospero's Books.'
'Vertical Features Remake' - only a very palatable forty-five minutes long - is a superbly effective satire of structuralist theory and execution, but anyone who has sat through a science film in school can enjoy the relentless and rigorous nonsense on display. The film is included as an extra on the (not bad) 'The Falls' DVD. Well worth watching.
Which brings me to the subject of my own film about the river. I am actually, t long last, beginning to gear up to shooting the first footage very soon. The Sony HDV camera righteously chides me from its place in the corner for my tardiness. Of course, one's schedule is busy during the summer months, so production may spill over into September or even October - no bad thing since the river is very attractive in Autumn. I shall be in Rome in September, too, for a week or so, which is another potential cause of delay. I only hope this doesn't turn into a mini 'Apocalypse Now' type filming experience for me.
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Are you saying you haven't even picked up the camera yet? This is beyond procrastination.
Yes, 'Apocalypse Now' was the most ironically titled film ever made. I couldn't even watch it, it was so slow!
Posted by: Mortimer Shy | June 07, 2006 at 15:52
didnt care for prospero? obviously you are not a fellow who appreciates an extended nude scene featuring john gielgud at 87
Posted by: rorosen | August 09, 2006 at 10:32