This is genius. Kenneth Anger was going through suicidal thoughts, just before making this film(please see the 15 minute version). It seems he is expressing himself through Pierrot in his quest for the unattainable happiness, that being the moon.Harlequin's rather alpha male (as seen when he's interacting with Columbia),as he attempts to force childlike and bufoonish Pierrot, back into happiness. Pierrot is indeed attempting, miserably, to capture the unattainable moon, the object of his affection. It turns out it was all for naught, when Pierrot is rejected by the moon itself. The film is ripe with Crowley symbolism, animation, and ethereal music from The Capris, Mary Wells,Jamie Cullum, etc. Brilliant!!!!
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Rabbit's Moon
(1950)
Pierrot wishes to attain the moon, yet it is unattainable
4 June 2006
Warning: Spoilers
"trippy" but valid
30 April 2006
Don't listen to the guy above, since he thinks all art films are supposed to hold your hand, and tell you what to think and believe. This film is obviously an artifact of subjective, artistic expression (like all real art usually is). But I happen to think it's genius. Just because I don't like the images (which I in fact do) doesn't dis-validate it as art. Art is not for entertainment, as it is the allowance of the artist to express themselves in a certain language/form/deliverance.
This film can be interpreted as a view on the artist's fascination with the occult, life, or just certain images in general. Some parts remind me of how sensitive we are to certain images, and so on. Every film isn't like Hollywood, tied up with a neat little bow, were can all hold hands and skip down the yellow brick road. Sometimes, it portrays what goes on the psyche of certain people. Look at Jordorwosky, for instance.
This film can be interpreted as a view on the artist's fascination with the occult, life, or just certain images in general. Some parts remind me of how sensitive we are to certain images, and so on. Every film isn't like Hollywood, tied up with a neat little bow, were can all hold hands and skip down the yellow brick road. Sometimes, it portrays what goes on the psyche of certain people. Look at Jordorwosky, for instance.
Lucan can
8 September 2005
Now, I don't know about the 42 year old guy in the previous comment, but this 34 year old remembers this show with a different perception. Sure, Lucan adapts quickly to human relationships with the skill of a cross between Walker, Texas Ranger, and Dr. Phil, but I think the 70's "I'm o.k. you're o.k." type of a philosophy shapes the mentality of the show in the sense that we can all get along (in concept)even though we have our differences, and believe me Lucan, as a character, is sure different,alright.
However, that's not why I watched the show,especially since I was only 6 years old when it premiered. As a 6 year old,in 1977,belive it or not,I was patient enough to see what would happen, as far as any "superpowers" were concerned.I would always remember the t.v. spot where they would show Lucan's eyes going wild,,and give a little "wolfy" growl. It turns out the only "special effects" on the show were the applying of his brown contact lenses.But it was the spirit of the show that attracted me to it,and it still does today.
I happen to own the episodes:"Brother Wolf," "Can You Run Forever?" "One Punch Wolfson," "The Pariah" "The Search," and "Creature from Beyond the Door." And I have to say, the air of the show is not so much about a "wolf" man with superpowers, as much as a guy who was given bad breaks, and how people can be really mean to someone who is just a little different, as well as being blind to the facts.It follows a similar formula to The Fugitive,Kung-Fu,The Incredible Hulk,etc. I know it's just a t.v. show, but for a "non-caring" Gen-Xer, I happen to care about this piece of (in this writer's opinion) well-crafted dramatic television.After all, Lucan was a sweet, polite, and helpful person, unlike many of the goons we see on t.v. today. So I second the previous writer's comment,however: "Move on,Brother Wolf! MOVE ON!!"
However, that's not why I watched the show,especially since I was only 6 years old when it premiered. As a 6 year old,in 1977,belive it or not,I was patient enough to see what would happen, as far as any "superpowers" were concerned.I would always remember the t.v. spot where they would show Lucan's eyes going wild,,and give a little "wolfy" growl. It turns out the only "special effects" on the show were the applying of his brown contact lenses.But it was the spirit of the show that attracted me to it,and it still does today.
I happen to own the episodes:"Brother Wolf," "Can You Run Forever?" "One Punch Wolfson," "The Pariah" "The Search," and "Creature from Beyond the Door." And I have to say, the air of the show is not so much about a "wolf" man with superpowers, as much as a guy who was given bad breaks, and how people can be really mean to someone who is just a little different, as well as being blind to the facts.It follows a similar formula to The Fugitive,Kung-Fu,The Incredible Hulk,etc. I know it's just a t.v. show, but for a "non-caring" Gen-Xer, I happen to care about this piece of (in this writer's opinion) well-crafted dramatic television.After all, Lucan was a sweet, polite, and helpful person, unlike many of the goons we see on t.v. today. So I second the previous writer's comment,however: "Move on,Brother Wolf! MOVE ON!!"
Solid Gold
(1980–1988)
Solid Gold
9 July 2004
I have a lot of SOLID GOLD videos and I watch one about every week, and I have to say, those dancers, especially the ladies, were the sexiest rump-shakers the 80's ever offered. I loved the artists on the show as well, but no one could deny that they didn't appreciate those sexy dancers! Week after week I would tune in just to see those talented dancers in shiny 80's Lycra and leg warmers do their thing. I have been a fan since it first aired back in early 1980 and stopped watching around 1988. It just wasn't the same.My favorite hosts were Dionne Warwick, Glen Campbell,Andy Gibb,and Rex Harrison (love that feathered hairdo!!!)
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