Cannes 2008 - Synecdoche
By Craig Kennedy - May 23rd, 2008; 8:27 am
I found out more than I wanted to about Che, so with the Charlie Kaufman film I’m only posting one link. Here’s Todd McCarthy’s Variety review.
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All I am posting is the link to Green Cine Daily….I still know nothing about Che. And I cannot even pronounce “Synecdoche” - so I think I will be fine.
Some more early reaction can be found using the link.
http://daily.greencine.com/archives/006081.html#more
This is the film I’m most excited about seeing by a comfortable margin. I’m so happy that the way in which the script works seemingly has translated to film. But I have no doubt many will be confused by the film and even loathe it.
Hit the link and just read a couple of non-spoiler lines. Keeping my eyes shut for the most part, though. I’m fascinated by McCarthy saying it feels like 8-1/2 or All That Jazz, and describing it as odd for a debut director… but I’d tell McCarthy that Adaptation had at least part of that, if not more, so I’m not surprised. Kaufman is deeply obsessed with the creative process.
Looks like I’m becoming the Synecdoche, NY champion :-)
Here is a link to another reaction (no spoilers) and an interesting quote from Kaufman about his creative process.
http://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/23/live-from-cannes-mental-acrobatics-in-synecdoche-ny/
Thanks for that link, Sartre. Fascinating.
Do. Not. Click. Links. Come on. Be strong. Stay strong. Do. Not, Click!
Ok, I think I managed (despite the four tequila sunrises). But damn, it’s not coming out until September 18th! I want it now!
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Ok, I failed, and did go to GreenCine. I didn’t read much though. Just that A.O.Scott used the word abstruse, which has got to be one of my favorite words in the English language.
sartre laughs maniacally. Resistance is futile.
I had to quickly skim over the comments, but Hedwig made me laugh.
I just had to say so.
Carry on with your conversation.
There’s no way I’m even putting my cursor over any of those links! Get behind me, Satan!
hahahha…so nice to be among kindred spirits.
Personal embargo lifters like Ryan, Chuck, and Daniel might wish to check out Richard Corliss’ striking thoughts:
http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1809266-1,00.html
Four tequila sunrises, Hedwig? You’re my kind of girl.
Ever had a Silver Cloud? If someone prepares it properly, it’s the most awesome drink in all creation.
And, COME ON, people. They’re only links, trailers, whatever. They won’t bite you.
LIVE A LITTLE. Hee hee…
Why, do tell, Miranda, how does one make a Silver Cloud? It sounds tempting and glamorous, that’s for sure.
I like tequila sunrises because it’s in essence a very simple drink, without any too-fancy ingredients, but they have a surprisingly layered flavor, and they make you feel sunny just by looking at them.
Mention tequila and I am there.
A little over a year and I am legal in SA…..to drink anyway. Not like the law stops anyone.
I’m a Manhattan man myself. Good bourbon (but not too good or you should just drink it by itself) and sweet vermouth in a ratio no less than 3-1 (preferably 4-1) a dash of bitters, stirred over ice (not shaken…sorry James), served up with a cherry. If you’re feeling fancy, a slice of orange peel run around the rim, twisted over the top and tossed is a lovely touch.
Repeat until satisfied.
You people and your mixtures, you sound like little kids ;)
Straight from the bottle, hold on the rocks, and repeat until reality is blurred and your Aunty Gertrude looks like a hottie.
Ahahahahhaa…so young and yet so smart.
When you’re old, you have to make a big production number out of things just to keep them interesting.
My one experience with a Manhattan was not too swift. It involves an intense row, a hot boy and a hotel coffee shop. I shall say no more…
“…they make you feel sunny just by looking at them.” That’s wondrously poetic…
Just for you, Hedwig…
I was in a lounge with a bunch of girls from business school a few years ago. They were drinking something out of brandy glasses and there was all this whipped cream. I said, “What is that?” and they told me they were Silver Clouds.
Now, depending on where you go, they can be heaven on earth or really bad. If they have to ask you how to make them or they use caramel in them, then they’re really not worth having.
I didn’t even know what was in them. But here goes:
1 oz Amaretto
1oz Kahlua
4 oz milk
Ice cubes
Whipped cream
Mix Amaretto, Kahlua and Milk together. Fill with ice cubes and top with whipped cream.
If they’re done right, they’re brilliant, Hedwig. But, like everything else, they’ve got to be held to a particular standard.
I hear that Craig makes a great one. Stirred not shaken.
It sounds fussy, but it’s true Sartre. It’s mostly aesthetics, but such things are half the point of classic cocktails. Shaking them gets too many broken ice pieces in the drink, hence watering them down. Also, they become cloudy with a layer of unappealing foam on the top.
When you stir them, they’re crystal clear and beautiful.
Miranda, was the boy drinking manhattans or were you? I would be shocked if it was a boy because manhattan drinkers are usually perfect so there could’ve been no cause for argument.
No, Craig, we were having a big wicked argument and I ordered a Manhattan because I had always wanted to try one. I can’t recall what he had.
The Manhattan did not taste very good to me. Then, I guess I had a touch of flu or I was upset or something.
Let’s just say the Manhattan did not remain where it should’ve. So that definitely put me off them and I’ve never tried another one.
Mine tasted kind of like gasoline.
No wonder it didn’t stay down.
Not one of your better evenings out Miranda.
No, sartre. I really should’ve thrown up on him.
But I left him for good the following year. So it all evens out.
Eventually…
Manhattans are an acquired taste…they’re pretty but boozy. Nevertheless, I’d have to say you were made a bad one. It’s a rare thing to get one properly made in a bar.
So where do you go if you want to get a good one, Craig?
Besides your place, I mean?
They used to make a great one at The Standard Hotel in LA and WeHo, but they’re grossly overpriced and there are way too many people who fancy themselves privileged for my taste.
Strangely enough, there are guys at the bars of both Arclight cinemas that make good ones. Unfortunately they don’t have proper cocktail glasses, just those squat little un-elegant numbers.
There was a restaurant on Sunset called Charcoal that made good ones when they first opened, but they didn’t make it and now they’re going to turn into some crapass chain mexican joint.
Mainly it depends completely on the bartender, but generally the more classy the establishment the better your chances.
Like with your drink, if they look at you funny when you order it, order something else.
We don’t have ANYTHING like the Arclight up here. The closest thing we’ve got to that are bars and lounges on the same block as one of our movie theatres.
It is still *ahem* in the entertainment district. It’s the last one standing…
The Standard Hotel Restaurant is on my list.
Out of all the guidebooks I perused I made a list of every place - in LA and New York - I wanted to shop, eat, stay at, hang out etc. Of course, these lists generally fall by the way side as soon as you become a resident. (Or so I’ve been told…) You find out that that cool place that you thought that you would be a regular at is actually in a rather bad neighbourhood and that lovely romantic restaurant that you fantasized about has lousy food that’s really too expensive.
I heard a lot of good things about the Standard’s menu and I dug what they had on there. (I like basic food. Nothing too fancy.)
I’m going to be getting some more info from both cities’ visitors’ bureaus. When I have a complete LA list (FINALLY…) I’m gonna send it to you, Craig. I want you to take a look at it. You’re a long time resident. Not only do I trust your judgment but you’ll know what’s up.
I’ll look forward to you saying, “MIRANDA, you want to go THERE?! That place is NO DAMN GOOD!!!”
Methinks you probably swim in classier waters than I do Miranda, but I’ll do my best.
The problem with LA is that what’s good one week isn’t necessarily good the next. And once something gets good, it gets popular and that ruins it.
Hehe, well, when I was in L.A., the only place I went to on a regular basis was Diddy Riese. I didn’t have a car, see. Or money.
But hey, I’d recommend putting Diddy Riese on the list. Where else can you get a delicious ice-cream sandwich with any two cookies you want and any flavor ice-cream you want sandwiched in between, for only a dollar?
Of course, this was three years ago. With inflation as it is, it’s prolly 2 dollars now.
ADDED: I just checked the website. They are, indeed, 1.5 dollar now. But I bet they’re still delicious.
Mmmm….cookies and ice cream….
I have not heard of them. But I will definitely check into that, Hedwig.
Thank you for the suggestion. I didn’t know you were in LA…
I’ll stick with a glass of Deva ‘70 Absinthe under one cube of carmelized sugar. Best. Drink. Ever. But that’s my pretension.
I went to UCLA for two quarters. Best six months I ever had.