tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post24897493365904746..comments2024-02-18T08:45:16.295-08:00Comments on The Film Connoisseur: Santa Sangre (1989)Franco Macabrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-10957587548336717822011-03-07T07:16:02.255-08:002011-03-07T07:16:02.255-08:00Theres more info where that came from: for example...Theres more info where that came from: for example, Jodorowsky actually used three of his sons in the making of this film. Two of them (Adan and Alex Jodorowsky) were used to represent Felix when he was young and when he was older. <br /><br />One of them (Teo Jodorowsky) who plays the pimp to the really fat prostitute, died after the films completion, so watching this film is a painful experience for Jodorowsky, he is always reminded of his dead son when he sees it.Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-13911767989517873252011-03-05T07:48:37.715-08:002011-03-05T07:48:37.715-08:00I've still yet to reproach SANTA SANGRE for a ...I've still yet to reproach SANTA SANGRE for a review, but it fits right up there with POSSESSION and ANTICHRIST for me in terms of surrealist fantasy Horror Franco! An excellent review, and I appreciate all of the background into Jorodowsky's making of the film. All quite unknown to me!I Like Horror Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851268002582984544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-83967404418605421982011-02-28T04:28:10.279-08:002011-02-28T04:28:10.279-08:00Just be ready for a really artsy fartsy symbolic, ...Just be ready for a really artsy fartsy symbolic, surreal sort of nightmarish horror movie and you should be fine!Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-989336374752913122011-02-27T18:26:56.623-08:002011-02-27T18:26:56.623-08:00I first caught wind of this movie when I saw it ma...I first caught wind of this movie when I saw it made Roger Ebert's top ten of 1990. It's always seemed a little on the intense side for me, but I don't know, your review, along with Ebert's, has me intrigued.Direct to Video Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02310858965138247572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-85928670421238318922011-02-23T11:48:45.509-08:002011-02-23T11:48:45.509-08:00That's the spirit! Santa SAngre is actually a ...That's the spirit! Santa SAngre is actually a good film to start with JOdorowsky, its surreal, but not as surreal and downright crazy as Holy Mountain or El Topo. <br /><br />Though if you ask me, and you want to see his best film (in my opinion anyways) then go with The Holy Mountain.<br /><br />I saw Bunuel's Un Chien Andalou, and thats pretty close to the kind of cinema Jodorowsky does, who knows, like you said, maybe you'll end up liking Jodorowskys films!Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-43609307608667987312011-02-23T03:41:09.375-08:002011-02-23T03:41:09.375-08:00Well I can't just write of a whole genre, so I...Well I can't just write of a whole genre, so I'm willing to give Jorodwsky's films a try, I might not like them but at least I'll know why I don't like them, instead of just assuming I won't like them and then not watching them...<br />I do like some surreal films, like Bunuel's work and most of Lynch's.<br /><br />I do think I'll start with El Topo though, Santa Sangre might be a bit much to start with, because I'm not really a Horror fan...<br /><br />Anyway, thanks again for the interesting discussion and review!<br />I'll get around to Jorodowsky some day. Who knows? I may love his work....Jack Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558083317361098572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-72788740535539996392011-02-22T17:10:40.636-08:002011-02-22T17:10:40.636-08:00@Jack L: If you dont like surreal films, I would s...@Jack L: If you dont like surreal films, I would say dont venture into Jodorowsky, because he is the KING of surreal I think. El Top and Holy Mountain, holy moly, those two are about as surreal as you can get. <br /><br />Santa Sangre is actually pretty "straight forward" as far as Jodorowsky goes, I mean, his other films are waaaay out there. But even so, Santa Sangre has its totally out there moments where you might let out a "what the fuck" For example, this whole sequence where they do a funeral for an elephant that dies in the circus. Or a scene where chickens start falling from the skies to name but a few. If your not into that sort of thing, then dont even bother. <br /><br />Totally agree with you on Inland Empire. Its the hardest Lynch movie to digest (and thats saying a lot!) but me being such a Lynch fan, of course I found some enjoyment in it. Its a movie that isnt easy to watch, I'll admit, there are moments in it that I dont know what they have to do with the rest of the film. And its a film that I would suggest to Lynch fans alone, everyone else will be entirely lost. <br /><br />These type of directors go for more for emotions then logic or meaning, sometimes they just want to make you feel something, in this sense I think they both achieve their goals. Their are film buffs that enjoy this sort of surreal thing where your not entirely sure of what your watching, but you know its got your attention. I enjoy that every now and again, but I understand why other people wouldnt. <br /><br />Thanks for the comment Jack.Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-4267434443681145962011-02-22T15:07:02.913-08:002011-02-22T15:07:02.913-08:00I have yet to see any of Jorodowsky's films, I...I have yet to see any of Jorodowsky's films, I have El Topo but for some reason I've always avoided watching it, I suppose I'm afraid it might be a bit too surreal for my taste...<br />Still I do intend to watch his work someday, he's a rather important director.<br /><br />Really excellent review<br />and on a side note, I really didn't like Inland Empire, I actually hated it, hardest film to finish in my life, ad I'm usually a fan of Lynch's work...Jack Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558083317361098572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-71692566502191488322011-02-22T13:36:38.420-08:002011-02-22T13:36:38.420-08:00Agreed. A perfect movie.Agreed. A perfect movie.Mr. Fiendishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400272984451242034noreply@blogger.com