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Nymphomaniac: Vol. I (2013)

philosophical and a little bit erotic

[8/10 · 6 February 2014]

Because of the sexual content of this film , I hesitated to go and see it , also because I decided I had to go alone to this film , because I would not dare to ask someone to go together to 'such a film ' . Basically I expected a porn movie , fortunately it was more than that . It had lots of philosophical interpretations , from the second main character Seligman , which I loved . He is so asexual that only he can see beyond the wildest sex stories of Joe . He is calm and gives comforting affirmations on every sinful aspect of Joe's life . His character is also portraying the autistic savant personality of Von Trier , while Joe is more portraying the sexual chaotic element of trier's brain I think . The scenes with Joe and her father were brilliant ; When the father talks about his favorite tree which has dirty black branches , just like an allegory or metaphor for the life that Joe would take , burying herself into mindless dirty sex . For the sex part , I have to say , at the beginning I found it quite erotic , because it was so outrageous , at the end the sex scenes got more sad and depressing . But that is just the point Von trier wants to give us , I think , and he makes me realize that sex does not have to be that important . When it becomes an addiction it is even better not to have sex .

The Color of Money (1986)

Playing it Cool

[8/10 · 26 May 2013]

Never have I seen a Character on film , which is so cool . Paul Newman really nails it , he is thoughtful , patient , balanced and knows how to play games . His character is like a father figure , a man in his 50's but still good looking and active in life , although his experience in life makes him ease down a bit in life . As I am 31 , I like the idea that you can lay back , look at things , be in control of your life , and Newman's character seems to have that control , unlike his opponent friend to whom he is a mentor , the character played by Tom Cruise ; Young , rebellious , fearless and out of control . And to think that all they really do and talk about is playing 8ball or what you call it , is quite amazing , because the film never bores . The camera movements are beautifully composed , the music is pitch perfect and intense , the colors are Blue and green like very typical of Scorcese and at times the spark of red of the 8ball . Sympathetic little movie , and very touching .