Daily Fail in some amazingly balanced and well thought out journalism
Their 'review' of Lars von Trier's Antichrist.
Highlight of the piece is probably "I haven't seen it myself, nor shall I - and I speak as a broad-minded arts critic, strongly libertarian in tendency. But merely reading about Antichrist is stomach-turning, and enough to form a judgment".
Brilliant.
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ArghZombies No longer has a Leaky QUIM, Tue 21 Jul 2009, 8:30,
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Top-notch.
Unusually, the comments at the bottom err on the side of sanity.
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elephant rider property shark sighted!, Tue 21 Jul 2009, 8:34,
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to be fair
I've seen some of Lars von Trier's films and based on those and what I've heard, I really won't be watching Antichrist
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HappyToast Groat froth, Tue 21 Jul 2009, 8:42,
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I'm not certain I've ever seen anything by him.....
What's the deal? Is he good? Bad? Can someone pitch MR LVT in 10 words?
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The magic of chutney Shakes it like an Instagram filter!, Tue 21 Jul 2009, 8:55,
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ha ha thanks
And in 9 words no-less! :D
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The magic of chutney Shakes it like an Instagram filter!, Tue 21 Jul 2009, 9:51,
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he hates women and wants to upset people in the name of art
his films are generally without any form of compassion and tend to end badly in a depressing "I could have done without that" kind of way.
Dancer in the Dark (the one with Bjork playing a blind woman who is sentenced to death) is a relatively cheery musical one if you want to dip your toes in at the sunny end.
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HappyToast Groat froth, Tue 21 Jul 2009, 9:33,
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Ahaaaa! So I have seen at least one of his output
But Blimey! If you say Dancer in the Dark was the HAPPY end of his spectrum..... 0_0
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The magic of chutney Shakes it like an Instagram filter!, Tue 21 Jul 2009, 9:52,
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I watched Dogville recently
When I realised it was all shot in a black room with set markings I thought "oh no." But I really warmed to it. Not enough to value his auteuristry though.
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Bela Lugosi's Dad, Tue 21 Jul 2009, 10:13,
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This is my personal favourite,
"Another bizarre but typical judgment from this panel of experts whose names we don't even know (and so we don't even know if they are parents)"
Speaking as a mother.....
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I bet its nowhere near the depths of some of the flicks available from torrent sites.
Ahem...allegedly, according to a bloke down the pub.
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i was amazed that the majority of comments
were anti the reviewer, who does seem like a bit of a stick in the mud. I mean, what's wrong with a little genital mutilation every now and then?
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Mster Johnny Ekstrom, now that's a name, Tue 21 Jul 2009, 8:59,
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Mmmmm Willem
he's nice...
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the_log_knows ..to pay cheeses, to the leopards in your head, Tue 21 Jul 2009, 9:23,
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I haven't met him myself,
nor shall I - and I speak as a broad-minded internet user, strongly libertarian in tendency. But merely reading about Christopher Hart is stomach-turning, and enough to form a judgment.
He's a cunt.
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IHaveABadFeelingAboutThis most likely working from home on, Tue 21 Jul 2009, 9:25,
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I haven't read the article myself...
...but based on preconceptions I won't like it as it will be crap. :)
well ok, I did read it, sounds an interesting film. I'm not a Lars fan, but really liked Dogtown; Besides, if it's crap I can always walk out....
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Jimbuktu See? Right here, Tue 21 Jul 2009, 9:32,
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"Thanks for the warning - I won't be watching it as I don't class sex and violence as entertainment"
That's where you and I differ "Angel" from Midhurst West Sussex
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