tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post7590501346730034881..comments2024-02-19T08:20:10.456-06:00Comments on Public Transportation Snob: List of Shame: Wild Strawberries (1957)Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-19021178967633467952014-01-25T21:30:39.292-06:002014-01-25T21:30:39.292-06:00I went in with really low expectations, and I was ...I went in with really low expectations, and I was really surprised by how much I liked it. Bergman has a formal style for sure; the darkness is one of my favorite aspects of the movie. Either way, I'm glad that you check it out. Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-50105651283675964522014-01-25T21:17:12.640-06:002014-01-25T21:17:12.640-06:00I have just watched this film, and I wish I like i...I have just watched this film, and I wish I like it more. It's quite formal and dark, but maybe I expected it to be different. Nice write up!Andinahttp://www.inspired-ground.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-21965337337240458112012-06-04T11:20:53.861-05:002012-06-04T11:20:53.861-05:00Thanks for the input. It may be a little while bef...Thanks for the input. It may be a little while before I get to Bergman (I tend to over commit with my movie to-do list), but I'll plan to focus on the '60s once I get there.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-8565543682569491782012-06-04T10:02:53.923-05:002012-06-04T10:02:53.923-05:00I always recommend to start as far back as you can...I always recommend to start as far back as you can and make your way down. Wild Strawberries and The Seventh Seal are the most common starting places. So I'd start to make your way through the 60s, in order, if you can. Enjoy!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-40556801232914431412012-06-04T09:50:24.031-05:002012-06-04T09:50:24.031-05:00Chip, I'd hardly call myself a Bergman fanatic...Chip, I'd hardly call myself a Bergman fanatic, but I will say that this movie surprised me. I can see what you mean about not connecting to his work, however. I haven't disliked any of his movies, but this is the first one that really struck me in the right way.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-13218329532201382722012-06-03T15:11:08.825-05:002012-06-03T15:11:08.825-05:00This was the first Bergman film I ever saw. It di...This was the first Bergman film I ever saw. It didn't do a whole lot for me. I've seen a few more Bergman films since and as a whole his movies don't do much for me. I guess he's just one of those people whose work I don't connect with, for whatever reason.Chip Laryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787403805554027107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-54570452104809879982012-06-03T08:17:27.848-05:002012-06-03T08:17:27.848-05:00That's interesting, Steve. I've only seen ...That's interesting, Steve. I've only seen Deconstructing Harry once, and I wasn't a big fan. I wonder how differently it would play if I looked at it as a companion piece to this movie. It's been a while since I've seen Deconstructing Harry, and I know a lot of people really like it. I just couldn't get into it, which is rare for me with Allen.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-31168082698763074142012-06-03T00:24:07.812-05:002012-06-03T00:24:07.812-05:00Since you mention Woody Allen at the start, and be...Since you mention Woody Allen at the start, and because Bergman was a huge influence on Allen's work, it's worth noting that the perfect companion piece to this film is Allen's <i>Deconstructing Harry</i>. In many ways, Allen's film is an homage to this one, and in some ways, a straight retelling.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-71960044587042777192012-05-31T19:18:12.887-05:002012-05-31T19:18:12.887-05:00That's a good point about this film. It finds ...That's a good point about this film. It finds a way to tackle interesting concepts and big issues without feeling like it's being pretentious. Bergman keeps Isak's story on a human level and makes us care about what happens while staying intelligent at the same time.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-34891690715693511642012-05-31T19:16:52.232-05:002012-05-31T19:16:52.232-05:00Alex, I'd like to check out more Bergman films...Alex, I'd like to check out more Bergman films. I was pretty hesitant to dive in, but Wild Strawberries was definitely worth my time. Where do you recommend that I watch next?Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-66902486505863048812012-05-31T18:06:15.605-05:002012-05-31T18:06:15.605-05:00It was First Bergman movie I saw and since then it...It was First Bergman movie I saw and since then it has remained to be one of my favorites as well. After watching quite a bit of his work now, I still believe it is a great start to get to know Bergman as it is very accessible even though it does tackle heavier and philosophical themes that Bergman was known for.SDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331736603243732602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-48373607131962590182012-05-31T15:50:45.952-05:002012-05-31T15:50:45.952-05:00Oh how I love WIld Strawberries, let me count the ...Oh how I love WIld Strawberries, let me count the ways. Bergman is my favorite filmmaker of all time, it isn't even close, but I think your initial concerns that you may find his work pretentious are completely valid. I too felt that way before I put on The Seventh Seal one cold, dark night, and my way of thinking was immediately reversed. <br /><br />His films just have this mystery and... awareness to them. They're so advanced, in my opinion. Really good review of one of his best films. Hope you'll be watching more Bergman soon!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-57917490326381017242012-05-31T15:25:04.228-05:002012-05-31T15:25:04.228-05:00Martin, I still feel like a Bergman novice, but I ...Martin, I still feel like a Bergman novice, but I can't argue with you about Wild Strawberries. When I set up the films for this monthly series, I wasn't that excited about this one. I'm happy to be proven wrong by this remarkable movie.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-64535158809023540582012-05-31T15:21:03.559-05:002012-05-31T15:21:03.559-05:00Pete, judging by the four I've seen, I think W...Pete, judging by the four I've seen, I think Wild Strawberries is definitely your best bet in starting with Bergman. It moves quickly and is pretty accessible compared to the others.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-8077393373975226302012-05-31T13:38:32.817-05:002012-05-31T13:38:32.817-05:00Yes! Embrace Bergman! ONE OF US! ONE OF US!
It&#...Yes! Embrace Bergman! ONE OF US! ONE OF US!<br /><br />It's hard to find superlatives to describe Wild Strawberries, it's just a film that WORKS on every level.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-31364968536722828822012-05-31T13:30:17.604-05:002012-05-31T13:30:17.604-05:00I haven't seen a single Bergman but this is de...I haven't seen a single Bergman but this is definitely one of the first I am going to tackle. Glad to hear you found it rewarding and accessible!ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.com