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The Conversation (1974)
An unrecognized gem
An unrecognized gem! Coppola captures the paranoia and secrecy inherent this era so well. Fantastic performances by Hackman and Cazale. Hackman is quiet,
introverted and plagued with inner torment concerning his job. A lovely cameo by Robert Duvall, and even Harrison Ford shines (for once) as Hackman's malevolent boss. Brilliant cinematography, lovingly shot. If you're a Godfather fan, watch this movie!
Tras el cristal (1986)
Aristic, but THE darkest thing I've ever seen ...
This one scarred me for life.
So why did I watch this? I was curious and in a really bad mood.
"Tras el Cristal" doesn't glorify evil but it doesn't condemn it either. Morally
ambiguous, it's a bold move on the director's part, And I believe it is art, albeit nightmarish and haunting. The acting is superb; the cast give intense, realistic performances. The cinematography is mesmerizing, shot in a light of pale, blue drabness. The music is amazing, grim in the desperate realization that evil will always persist in man.
My caveat: This is NOT a "feel a good movie," to say the least. It
shocked me, and I am pretty open-minded. But in the end I do think
it's edifying.