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3 Women (1977)
My Interpretation of 3 Women
I have seen this brilliant masterpiece twice and in one particular scene, just as dreamlike as it truly is, a total vision of the two central characters, played perfectly astonishingly well and with a dash of campy perfection, by Shelley Duvall and Sissy Spacek, that these women were, again, in my opinion, the same person.
With the fact that almost everyone seems to be ignoring Millie (Duvall), in some scenes, to a point where they are being downright rude and disrespectful to and about her, makes me believe her isolation and constant need for perfection (her apartment, her hair, her coordinated clothing, her endless chatter of the latest appliances and recipes) and constant strive for wanting to be the best Hostess on the Planet, I believe she created Pinky (Spacek), who also had the name, Mildred, in her private fantasy life, who is a total contrast of her.
The idea came so fast to me, maybe too fast, to understand it all but I felt the need to jot it down. I want to believe Millie is aware of co-workers and neighbors ignoring her and openly being disinterested in what she is saying but I wonder if it is because the "perfect" side of these characters is really not there.
Well, this is only my interpretation of a person who is isolated and has created her own fantasy life of a single career woman, who has a lavishly styled pad, goes to the local bar to relax, and sits poolside for some sun, yet is completely and utterly lonely.
My only missing piece to this puzzle would be the third woman, played by Janice Rule, as the mysterious Artist and Bartender, and if in fact Millie and Pinky are pieces of her Creations and the constant maternal nurturing that overlaps with these three women, throughout the film.
It is, hands down, the best character study piece I have ever encountered and is brilliantly acted by all central players involved.
The Wait (2013)
The Wait, For Me, Was Well Worth It! A Hauntingly Beautiful Gem!
I am highly confused by the Critics and scathing Audience reviews. This was a solid "A", for me, and a very well made film, with brilliantly acted characters, most especially, Jena Malone and Chloë Sevigny. Yes, this is not a movie for all but what movie is? It is a rather chilly, dark, lovely, and hypnotic piece of work and had quite a few unexpected scenes that were unfolding in front of me and kept me completely interested and invested in the characters in the film. If you like a Dramatic film, with a side of Psychological Semi-Thriller/Chiller, give this film a chance. I don't understand how most people who wrote reviews for this movie didn't get or understand it, as it was very clear to me and it also leaves you with quite a few possibilities on how you (the viewer) can leave to your own devices.
The main plot is about three Siblings, who have lost their Mother, and how they, individually, cope and grieve shortly afterward. Like a well done movie, this one was gorgeously shot, has a haunting and hypnotic Score, by Owen Pallett, and truly captures the mood throughout. I could not say enough positive things about this movie! I watched it with a friend, who is 19 years older than myself, and likes the classics, like "Citizen Kane", etc., and was unsure of what he would think of this film. He loved it also and it made a great conversation piece, between us, for the rest of the evening. M. Blash, I think you did an outstanding job and was rather touched, moved, involved, and inspired by your Creation! A true gem!
Grade: A