I think it's in post-production now. He's put up photos of the shoot but nothing showing content though- it's him on a Norton motorcycle, outdoor shots, etc.
He's been pretty Mum about what he's doing.
But you and I both know it will be GREAT.
When I sent him a friend request I said ARS POETICA, E..
He replied immediately and we had some nice brief chats.
I said his films reminded me a bit of Brakhage, and he said he loves Brakhage.
His photo albums are ART. He's a passionate man, full of life.
"Set the controls for the heart of the Sun" - Pink Floyd
I just posted on his wall, inquiring about pre or post-production. I'll let you know what he says.
He may have had health problems recently- I'm not sure. His friends post lots of "hope you are well" type messages.
It's none of my business (or anyone else's) but we definitely hope his health is maintained.
A man with such talent needs to be at his OPTIMUM!
"Set the controls for the heart of the Sun" - Pink Floyd
Yeah, please share any news about his forthcoming work, etc.
Oscar: E. Elias has replied to my inquiry. He thanked me and said he'll let me know soon.
Exciting....
:)
"Set the controls for the heart of the Sun" - Pink Floyd
Indeed. Thanks Johann.
Here's the poem by E. Elias Merhige that sums up my feelings about Malick's Tree of Life:
How God wants us
Keeps us
Fills us
with erotic longing
and eats us
Let the volcano Rise
through the Earth
and darken the Sun
with it's Ecstasy
and Deafen the World with it's Song
"Set the controls for the heart of the Sun" - Pink Floyd
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Chris seems to have his doubts about Brad Pitt in this movie. As with my great admiration of his acting ability such as he did in my opinion in Meet Joe Black (1998) playing one of the most difficult roles of for any actor - death, Mr. Pitt again along with the credit of fine direction, presented an understated and perhaps more authentic father character then found in most movies nowadays. Too often the Father Knows Best and the overlay dramatic, easily acted performances seems to be lauded for their intense emotive power. Yet for this movie, it is the unders statement, the expressions and the quiet but intense moments that count, like when Pitt's character reacts to his son's death on the airstrip.
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The first half of the movie with its fragmentary, seemingly chaotic slices of life scenes have close resonance with those who have suffered the death of a close loved on. Fleeting and seemingly random thoughts and feelings arise from unknown wells of memory and Mallick's editing in this portion of the movie well captures the emotional distraught and confusion the swirls around grief. As a clinical social worker who counsels humans with grief issues, this part of the movie is a revealing visual and auditory experience that comes close to the haunting echos of the pain and suffering of people coping with great loss.
I don't have doubts about Pitt. I think he is fine. He has turned in two terrific performances this year, in this and MONEYBALL. His cred as an actor is at an all-time high, but I was impressed by him from the first time I saw him, in his small role in THELMA AND LOUISE.
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Never mind.Originally Posted by Chris Knipp
I'm glad I watched The Tree of Life in a theater and more recently on DVD (twice). I still think this is an absolute must-see. And I agree with Tab1's Immersion post. And yet I don't think this is a "masterpiece" or the clear "best film of the year" that polls seem to indicate. I think the film would be better without the mother's voice-over and some of the scenes with Sean Penn. I would have preferred a less specific, less deterministic, less soothing ending. But that is a personal preference. Ultimately I am glad that ambitious films like this one (and Godard's Film Socialisme and Gaspar Noe's Enter the Void) are being made and distributed, even though I don't think they are as perfect or masterful as their strongest supporters believe.
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