tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post6583233049530964000..comments2024-01-11T05:02:32.321-05:00Comments on Goodfella's Movie Blog: 1943: I Walked with a Zombie (Jacques Tourneur)Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07134196370913749544noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-37441767103314716882011-10-13T10:01:56.477-04:002011-10-13T10:01:56.477-04:00one of the most creepy movies I've ever seen, ...one of the most creepy movies I've ever seen, the voodo zombie looks kinda creepy.pharmacy reviewshttp://www.pharmacywiki.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-43899922096210564022011-05-10T09:28:22.636-04:002011-05-10T09:28:22.636-04:00racist but funny, one of the guilty pleasures, def...racist but funny, one of the guilty pleasures, definitely worthy to be watched.kamagrahttp://www.buykamagraonline.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-9753612326964978672009-10-11T17:55:17.119-04:002009-10-11T17:55:17.119-04:00A terrific film and excellent pick for best of 194...A terrific film and excellent pick for best of 1943. I almost forgot Day of Wrath came out that year, but once reminded its selection is a personal no-brainer. I saw it on the big screen in New York a few years ago and it was one of the most moving cinematic experiences I've ever had.<br /><br />But if we're talking American films, I would pick Air Force. The propaganda aspects are really superfluous, as the film is perhaps the most archetypal Hawks film out there - the perfect expression of his ethos. Col. Blimp is another favorite - looking over the year, '43 is not as weak as I would have initially thought despite falling right in the middle of the most disastrous and bloody war in the history of mankind. Kind of astounding when you think about it.MovieMan0283http://thedancingimage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-28456655319713764952009-10-07T17:29:27.052-04:002009-10-07T17:29:27.052-04:00Troy - Thanks for checking this review out. That ...Troy - Thanks for checking this review out. That non-use of soundtrack is what has stuck with me as well.<br /><br />I'll definitely be on the lookout on TCM... with the DVR and a recorder, scouring the listings of TCM is an old pastime of mine! :)Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134196370913749544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-47835560991376217872009-10-07T15:59:53.333-04:002009-10-07T15:59:53.333-04:00Just had a chance to watch this the other night on...Just had a chance to watch this the other night on TCM and thought you did a great job with your review here.<br /><br />You pointed out what I also thought was a key to the atmosphere in this movie, which is Tournier's use/non-use of soundtrack during the more tense scenes -- the wind, the drums, the waves -- it all adds to sense of foreboding. <br /><br />Also adding to the horror elements of the film are the fact that the ending and the reasons for Jessica's condition are mysterious and ambiguous throughout, with Tournier letting the viewer decide what caused it, leaving no explanations, but plenty of speculation.<br /><br />I personally like <i>The Seventh Victim</i> more than <i>Zombie</i>, although I'd put them on equal footing as far as quality goes. I'll bet TCM will be showing it during October, so if you have cable, you should search it out.<br /><br />Oh, and it appears that the guys behind the <i>Saw</i> films are remaking this. No, really.Troy Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843741571724231174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-59581728051638994102009-06-30T17:55:47.467-04:002009-06-30T17:55:47.467-04:00Shubhajit: With all due respect OSSESSIONE is not...Shubhajit: With all due respect OSSESSIONE is not in the same with Dreyer's DAY OF WRATH, which is one of the greatest films of all-time. There are greater Viscontis too.Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-43537033645568541612009-06-29T11:49:51.589-04:002009-06-29T11:49:51.589-04:00Though I haven't seen it, I believe Ossessione...Though I haven't seen it, I believe Ossessione is supposed to be the premiere contender for the best movie of 1943...Shubhajithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040495040897333606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-60488593945390492042009-06-28T22:01:16.004-04:002009-06-28T22:01:16.004-04:00Fair enough, Sam, but I think it's excellent a...Fair enough, Sam, but I think it's excellent analysis! There's a lot of great stuff in the archives at WitD from before I wandered over there that I'm going to have to go back through and check out.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134196370913749544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-52294161624018839262009-06-28T21:58:00.874-04:002009-06-28T21:58:00.874-04:00Dave: That is absolutely an incredible gesture by...Dave: That is absolutely an incredible gesture by you there. I am overwhelmed, and don't know how to thank you.<br /><br />As far as my review being "superior" I would not say that at all. YOUR review is at least as good, and we both look at the film from different perspectives , even while making similar points.<br /><br />Thanks again!Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-84703908933569789992009-06-28T21:06:14.414-04:002009-06-28T21:06:14.414-04:00Funny how all of us are mentioning the same three ...Funny how all of us are mentioning the same three or four films! Thanks for the compliments, Samuel.<br /><br />Also, I thought I'd link to Sam's superior analysis of this film than what I have written here:<br /><br /><a href="http://wondersinthedark.wordpress.com/2008/10/28/val-lewtons-i-walked-with-a-zombie-one-of-the-most-poetic-of-films/" rel="nofollow">Val Lewton's "I Walked With A Zombie"</a><br /><br />Take a look at it, very well-written review and commentary. Great stuff.<br /><br />This also just reaffirms the fact that I badly need to see The Seventh Victim.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134196370913749544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-2320174516045421772009-06-28T20:47:16.423-04:002009-06-28T20:47:16.423-04:00Sir, you have nailed it! Zombie is the best film, ...Sir, you have nailed it! Zombie is the best film, though as a mark for the Archers I rank Col. Blimp a strong second, followed by Shadow of a Doubt, Day of Wrath and Ox-Bow Incident. Powell and Pressburger will be heard from again.Samuel Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934870299522899944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-69187144945658325202009-06-28T19:38:03.020-04:002009-06-28T19:38:03.020-04:00Hard to argue with that choice, John, as The Ox-Bo...Hard to argue with that choice, John, as The Ox-Bow Incident is a great film. Sometimes I think it gets lost in the shuffle for me because there are so many westerns that I love!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134196370913749544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-86535385210471485692009-06-28T19:17:21.647-04:002009-06-28T19:17:21.647-04:00Dave, another well thought out review, which I enj...Dave, another well thought out review, which I enjoyed reading. Lewton did so much on a small budget. My own personal pick for the best would be The Ox-Bow Incident, a tense downbeat western with outstanding performances and a strong indictment on mob rule.<br /><br />#1 The Ox Bow Incident<br /><br />Other favorites in no order are The Seventh Victim, I Walked with a Zombie<br />and Shadow of a Doubt.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808503055317962289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-75205935077168314962009-06-28T12:01:48.148-04:002009-06-28T12:01:48.148-04:00I also forgot to mention, Sam, that I've gone ...I also forgot to mention, Sam, that I've gone back into the WitD archives and found your review of this film and am going to read it this afternoon. This review was before I found your wonderful site, so I look forward to reading it!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134196370913749544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-76173617672746367392009-06-28T11:01:28.751-04:002009-06-28T11:01:28.751-04:00Sam - Thanks for the compliments. I have to admit...Sam - Thanks for the compliments. I have to admit to overlooking Clouzot's Le Corbeau for the "Other Contenders" section. It wouldn't have factored in as far as displacing I Walked with a Zombie, but it is worthy of mention (which I'm going to go and add now).Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134196370913749544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-34783258863128471192009-06-28T10:58:16.717-04:002009-06-28T10:58:16.717-04:00My #1 Film of 1943:
Day of Wrath (Dreyer)
...My #1 Film of 1943: <br /><br /> Day of Wrath (Dreyer)<br /><br /> Runners Up:<br /><br /> I Walked With A Zombie (Tourneur/Lewton)<br /> Les Anges du Peche (Bresson, France)<br /> Meshes of the Afternoon (Deren)<br /> Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (Powell/Pressburger, UK)<br /> The Seventh Victim (Robson/Lewton)<br /> Le Corbeau (Clouzot, France)<br /> Shadow of a Doubt (Hitchcock)<br /> My Lerned Friend (Hay, UK)<br /> The Ox-Bow Incident (Wellman)<br /><br /> I am myself a lifelong fanatic of I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE, director Val Lewton and this entire series. THE LEOPARD MAN is very uneven with some great horror set pieces, but also some preposterous plotting. THE SEVENTH VICTIM is the second masterpieces of that year, though CAT PEOPLE is a minor gem too. But ZOMBIE (which I reviewed months back at WitD) is a poetic and atmospheric masterpiece, that is Lewton's greatest film, and certianly near the top of this year. I can however deny the Dreyer film, which is simply one of the greatest films of all-time in the history of the cinema. Lewton's THE BODY SNATCHER (1945) contains Karloff's greatest performance ever, and it's all one of Lewton's masterworks, while the uneven ISLE OF THE DEAD and BEDLAM still have much to recommend.<br /><br />Your review is extraordinary, and I enjoyed reading about this great film again. Sir Lancelot's central song of course is integral to the film's interpretation, and the trip through the sugar cane reeds is the film's visual (wordless) highlight. Mention must also be made of the transitional device of the figure of St. Sebastian, another Lewton trademark.Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.com