Watching movies that are being released today shows that the majority of movie goers rely on the sucking on the CGI teat to get them to come to the theater.
I watched "What Every Happened to Baby Jane?" today at the theater for it's 60 year anniversary re-release. I cannot say what a joy it was to watch this movie after being inundated with movies that are slopped over with CGI. It's been a long time I sat in a theater where I was riveted to the film because of the acting, story, cinematography, music, and pure art of movie making. It's an ongoing bet with my kids at how fast I will fall asleep when a CGI onslaught is presented, which as time goes on, gets to be quicker every time.
The movie has a bizarre theme where while it is really disturbing, there is comical aspects as well. They are interwoven with a skill that is apparent in many movies of that era and it never get old. Bette and Joan looked like they used their real life hatred for each other to fuel their roles but you also have to know there is respect given grudgingly as well.
Shot in black&white, using camera angles similar to Hitchcock, well composed and performed music, and a very solid cast of characters help mold this movie into a classic.
If you haven't seen this movie, see it and be surprised at how much you can enjoy a movie without CGI and teeth rattling digital sound.
I watched "What Every Happened to Baby Jane?" today at the theater for it's 60 year anniversary re-release. I cannot say what a joy it was to watch this movie after being inundated with movies that are slopped over with CGI. It's been a long time I sat in a theater where I was riveted to the film because of the acting, story, cinematography, music, and pure art of movie making. It's an ongoing bet with my kids at how fast I will fall asleep when a CGI onslaught is presented, which as time goes on, gets to be quicker every time.
The movie has a bizarre theme where while it is really disturbing, there is comical aspects as well. They are interwoven with a skill that is apparent in many movies of that era and it never get old. Bette and Joan looked like they used their real life hatred for each other to fuel their roles but you also have to know there is respect given grudgingly as well.
Shot in black&white, using camera angles similar to Hitchcock, well composed and performed music, and a very solid cast of characters help mold this movie into a classic.
If you haven't seen this movie, see it and be surprised at how much you can enjoy a movie without CGI and teeth rattling digital sound.