I just watched this speech. Great acting, but clearly this was meant to impart a philosophy. Though it quoted the Bible (Mark), it seemed solely focused on creating heaven on earth by man's sheer will. Original Sin ... ignored. In short, I was a bit disappointed. Thoughts, comments, snide remarks?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcvjoWOwnn4
Trite, tired old optimistic progressivism. Give it five years from when the film was made (1940) to see how well that line plays out.
In short, liberalism of all kinds has a unifying characteristic of denying original sin and the supernatural.
For a better classic film I'd recommend Metropolis. It's one of my favorite movies.
Quote from: Bonaventure on April 08, 2013, 10:20:50 PM
For a better classic film I'd recommend Metropolis. It's one of my favorite movies.
MUCH AGREED.
Metropolis... I have owned copies of this movie four times over: once on the oooold Kino DVD, then on Kino's Blu-ray and the UK Blu-ray from Masters of Cinema... and finally, the Kino Blu-ray of Moroder's version.
Although he's yet to update it in light of the latest restoration, Elsaesser's essay is essential reading - have you checked it out yet? Picked mine up at the NYFF back when they showed the restored print in 2010: http://www.amazon.com/Metropolis-Film-Classics-Thomas-Elsaesser/dp/0851707777
Quote from: Bonaventure on April 08, 2013, 10:20:50 PM
In short, liberalism of all kinds has a unifying characteristic of denying original sin and the supernatural.
For a better classic film I'd recommend Metropolis. It's one of my favorite movies.
Anything Fritz Lang touched is amazing.
M is also a great film for getting a healthy dose of human fallenness.
Quote from: EcceQuamBonum on April 09, 2013, 08:56:21 AM
Quote from: Bonaventure on April 08, 2013, 10:20:50 PM
In short, liberalism of all kinds has a unifying characteristic of denying original sin and the supernatural.
For a better classic film I'd recommend Metropolis. It's one of my favorite movies.
Anything Fritz Lang touched is amazing. M is also a great film for getting a healthy dose of human fallenness.
IIRC correctly his mom was a devout Catholic, so it probably rubbed off on him.
I haven't seen M yet. So many great Catholic scenes in Metropolis, but I don't wanna spoil it. I think the entire film may be on Youtube.
Quote from: EcceQuamBonum on April 08, 2013, 09:05:31 PM
Trite, tired old optimistic progressivism. Give it five years from when the film was made (1940) to see how well that line plays out.
This: I liked his parodies of Hitler speeches though but not this commie speech.