tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post6203044936265503625..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Hit Me With Your Best Shot: "Night of the Hunter" (1955)NATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-36151547085062851582010-10-30T00:43:39.347-04:002010-10-30T00:43:39.347-04:00yeah, i had forgotten about that one until Nick...yeah, i had forgotten about that one until Nick's post reminded me. shivers, indeed.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-63533246464699307312010-10-29T17:26:56.646-04:002010-10-29T17:26:56.646-04:00It is a visually stunning film. The image that sta...It is a visually stunning film. The image that stands out for the most for me is the underwater shot... sooooo creepy. Seriously, it gave me nightmares. *shivers*SusanPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09247068663993460537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-72880218151317650642010-10-29T12:24:28.514-04:002010-10-29T12:24:28.514-04:00Mechanical -- right? i highly suggest visiting all...Mechanical -- right? i highly suggest visiting all those links. It's amazing how many images would feel like peaks in any other film and they're all in this one film.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-37513884559318667762010-10-29T02:25:53.336-04:002010-10-29T02:25:53.336-04:00WOW. I saw Night of the Hunter recently, and those...WOW. I saw Night of the Hunter recently, and those images....whoa.Mechanical Sharknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-81393185118174770562010-10-28T20:39:30.027-04:002010-10-28T20:39:30.027-04:00Volvagia -- while I have always and still do belie...Volvagia -- while I have always and still do believe that sexual attraction plays a part in awardage, you're very much overstepping. A lot of older women have won prizes so that can't be a reason for someone having no chance at a prize. There is no reason why Gish couldn't have been a winner based on sentimentality when so many other older women won for just that reason.<br /><br />I mean if it's sexuality based, I want a recall of Tandy's Oscar given to Pfeiffer where it belonged in the first place (and during the heighth of her desirability) ;)<br /><br />about the racism of DW Griffith...<br /><br />I wasn't alive in the 50s of course but i wonder if our modern complaints about racism were really on their minds that much in the 50s. The reason i say this is because I am so obsessed with Mad Men and it seems to me, if that great television series is any indication that it took quite a very long while and much struggle for our modern notions of civil rights to emerge. I'm not sure i buy that Lillian Gish was a persona non grata because of her association with Birth of a Nation way the hell back in the 50s.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-13111697462018834012010-10-28T20:02:54.005-04:002010-10-28T20:02:54.005-04:00It was pretty much hated at the time. Critics didn...It was pretty much hated at the time. Critics didn't get it. And about Gish: She hadn't done anything major for close to a decade at that point and she was extremely associated with someone known for rampant racism. Her presence was more than likely A DETRACTOR to the movie's awards and commercial prospects on both moral and quality expectation levels. (Morals are important to the casual people, which I think most people (including, sadly, too many members of the Academy) are.) Add in the unfortunate truth that most of the people judging her were sound stars, trapped at a point that considered silents a piece of their childhood. Part of the reason the Academy hews so old in Males is because Those Are Their Friends. Women? Pretty big Creepy Old Man thing going on there. The reason Gish had no chance at all, even on sympathy, was because any interested voters would be thinking You're My Friend's Grandma. Adulation and awarding has an aspect of sexuality for many people, especially in plauditing what's in front of you. No one wants to have sex with a Friend's Grandma. (Sorry, I had to go with it, because, even though I personally don't agree with the "film voyeurism" theory (how does it explain Singin' in the Rain?), many do.)Volvagianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-86660255689150802112010-10-28T12:54:43.206-04:002010-10-28T12:54:43.206-04:00I thought accounts of production were pretty much ...I thought accounts of production were pretty much unanimous that Laughton liked the boy but couldn't stand the girl? Who is, from my POV, semi-competent at best, even by standards of child acting ("It's in my <i>doll</i> it's in my <i>doll</i>").NicksFlickPickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04607501848596529493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-33528666081235944192010-10-28T11:12:24.584-04:002010-10-28T11:12:24.584-04:00David -- well, I'm speaking from memory. I wou...David -- well, I'm speaking from memory. I would gladly reconsider ... damn this broken disc!<br /><br />Gustavo - right?NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-44800030853128678152010-10-28T11:04:24.841-04:002010-10-28T11:04:24.841-04:00Can't agree with you about the kids. I think t...Can't agree with you about the kids. I think they're wonderful.<br /><br />Laughton had all the rushes printed and Elsa Lanchester donated them to the UCLA film library. A few years back about an hour's worth of rushes were shown. You can see and hear Laughton in them directing the actors. He and Mitchum have real and very easy rapport. And Laughton is very patient and loving with the kids.DavidEhrensteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016905507543736049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-2478115414830941662010-10-28T09:28:25.719-04:002010-10-28T09:28:25.719-04:00How could the Academy NOT nominate Gish for this? ...How could the Academy NOT nominate Gish for this? <br /><br />Damn them.Gustavohttp://mulhollandcinelog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-35713965176235023972010-10-28T09:25:11.072-04:002010-10-28T09:25:11.072-04:00JA i believe that's what we call "early&q...JA i believe that's what we call "early" or even prophetic.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-83145545745397654272010-10-28T09:18:24.539-04:002010-10-28T09:18:24.539-04:00I am late (or am I?). Here.I am late (or am I?). <a href="http://mynewplaidpants.blogspot.com/2010/10/there-are-things-you-do-hate-lord.html" rel="nofollow">Here.</a>Jason Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254334131909339157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-84854578135052567012010-10-28T07:07:44.554-04:002010-10-28T07:07:44.554-04:00It's a little too easy to pick the shot with t...It's a little too easy to pick the shot with the tattoos, so how about this one: <a href="http://www.shanelavalette.com/journal/00/nightofthehunter01.jpg" rel="nofollow">tada.</a>Andrew R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08656464274438644356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-23475580917602972792010-10-28T06:43:29.358-04:002010-10-28T06:43:29.358-04:00I ended up staying all night to watch the movie an...I ended up staying all night to watch the movie and write about it. But it was worth it. This is SUCH a great, amazingly shot movie and I was happy for an excuse to watch it again.<br /><br />I'm jealous of anyone who gets the chance to see it for the first time.<br /><br />http://mendthiscrack.wordpress.com/2010/10/28/lord-i-am-tired/Andreashttp://mendthiscrack.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-65988531113839833522010-10-28T06:14:24.154-04:002010-10-28T06:14:24.154-04:00It seems like a great movie. I haven`t watched it ...It seems like a great movie. I haven`t watched it yet, but you`ve convinced me to do . ThanksFilme Online Gratishttp://filmeonlinegratis.ronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-36663971788839502992010-10-28T03:21:30.071-04:002010-10-28T03:21:30.071-04:00Promote your free hosted blog using Froslo. Froslo...Promote your free hosted blog using Froslo. Froslo - Free Dofollow RSS Directory.froslohttp://www.froslo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-91163019620602458202010-10-28T02:19:42.437-04:002010-10-28T02:19:42.437-04:00I played, too! Sorry I'm late.I played, <a href="http://blog.nicksflickpicks.com/2010/10/hit-me-with-your-best-shot-night-of.html" rel="nofollow">too</a>! Sorry I'm late.NicksFlickPickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04607501848596529493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-83377234147597862472010-10-28T01:29:48.731-04:002010-10-28T01:29:48.731-04:00'Frequent Best Shot club member.' For some...'Frequent Best Shot club member.' For some reason I was thinking frequent flyer miles LOL.<br /><br />Love your choice for the best shot, and how the light slices through the shadows. Your write-up is one of the best visual criticisms I've read after four years as an Art History major.<br /><br />And don't worry, I'll school my friend on Lillian Gish. Birth of a Nation is screening here in two weeks. I'll miss this series, and I hope it'll be back soon.Paolohttp://Okinawaassault.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-20126923259243823572010-10-28T00:05:45.332-04:002010-10-28T00:05:45.332-04:00i had this idea a while ago, which is very similar...i had this idea a while ago, which is very similar to this series. (and maybe done somewhere before, i'm not sure)<br />came to me a couple of weeks ago while rewatching boogie night (for umm... the gazillionth time) <br />it would be nice to have a series on ensemble films and have everybody talk about their favorite of the bunch. <br />it would be interesting to see different people's take on their favorite character from a film. <br />(not even necassarily an ensemble film to be honest.)<br />the idea seems a little dry about boogie nights given how much has been written about amber waves and jack horner and roller girl, but it'll be more compelling about less discussed films. <br /><br />anyway, just a random thought.Amirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06862108887275338771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1670451137162579982010-10-27T23:51:36.747-04:002010-10-27T23:51:36.747-04:00well... who knows if i would have chosen that one ...well... who knows if i would have chosen that one if i could have rewatched. But it is the single shot that is most branded on my brain.<br /><br />seriously. I think of that movie, I think of that exact silhouette.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-49153051567228350922010-10-27T23:45:45.874-04:002010-10-27T23:45:45.874-04:00Mine went up a little while ago. It's funny th...Mine went up a little while ago. It's funny that we would duplicate each other on a film with a nearly inexhaustible supply of memorable shots.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01343638129743484886noreply@blogger.com