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Originally Posted by adamhopelies
My top ten of 2015.
1. Inherent Vice
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Inherent Vice is really that good, eh? Maybe I'll blind buy it after all.
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Originally Posted by murphywmm
After that, I watch the Lionsgate release of Contempt. That was my first time watching it and it didn't resonate with me as much as Vivre Sa Vie. But I can't stop thinking about it at the same time - I'll be revisiting it soon. It's too bad Criterion didn't get to release that one, as I think the transfer could look so much better.
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I'm a bit of a Godard-nut, and had a very similar experience with Contempt. It now ranks among Breathless, Alphaville, and Vivre Sa Vie as one of my most frequently re-watched films of his. The pacing, tone, and use of color is hypnotic... and Brigitte Bardot meeeoowww. I love it more every time I view it. Remember, Contempt was Jean-Luc's attempt at working within the mainstream. It's a very poignant look at relationships which I've found myself relating to even more within the latter half of last year (which can be a rarity with his work).
Also be sure to watch Godard's interview w/ Fritz Lang as the special feature on that Lionsgate release. It's fascinatingly cool to see Godard so candid.