tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post7447231193363021051..comments2024-03-01T01:26:32.015-08:00Comments on I Love That Film: Best of Bergman? An Interactive Postilovethatfilmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-48011221628565648592012-05-17T23:43:46.170-07:002012-05-17T23:43:46.170-07:00I just have to get started now! Taking me longer ...I just have to get started now! Taking me longer than expected!ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-22045723245642301482012-05-17T11:30:42.202-07:002012-05-17T11:30:42.202-07:00I have only seen two Bergman films myself -- Wild ...I have only seen two Bergman films myself -- Wild Strawberries and The Seventh Seal -- but I really enjoyed both. Out of the two, I prefer The Seventh Seal, but you can't go wrong with either. Looking forward to seeing where this project takes you!Erichttp://twscritic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-33658570540591775002012-05-14T12:25:20.815-07:002012-05-14T12:25:20.815-07:00Cold and slow? Sounds like a criticism of Kubrick...Cold and slow? Sounds like a criticism of Kubrick. I suspect I may feel similar to you but we'll see. I'm going to start with The Seventh Seal and then go to Wild Strawberries and The Virgin Spring. If I'm not a devoted fan by then, I might pass on the rest!ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-58598008624892187302012-05-14T11:07:24.709-07:002012-05-14T11:07:24.709-07:00Wild Strawberries is the film I enjoyed the most o...Wild Strawberries is the film I enjoyed the most of what I have watched of Bergman up to now, but if I'm brutally honest I often find his films a little cold and slow. I guess that's his style, Bergman's body of work is not for everyone. I admire him more than love him I think. <br />Scenes from a Marriage I have seen part of, and want to catch the rest, seems to have great dialogue.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-34348554620766477452012-05-14T06:55:15.216-07:002012-05-14T06:55:15.216-07:00Haha you guys are too funny. Press on, young pupil...Haha you guys are too funny. Press on, young pupils. Press on.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-28175541416717219702012-05-14T06:54:46.766-07:002012-05-14T06:54:46.766-07:00Ok I'm intrigued by that. Sounds like I'm...Ok I'm intrigued by that. Sounds like I'm going to save Persona for awhile but I'll be sure to see Cries and Whispers fairly soon!ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-19628329502657697022012-05-14T05:44:52.342-07:002012-05-14T05:44:52.342-07:00I've only seen two (Persona and Cries and Whis...I've only seen two (Persona and Cries and Whispers) myself, the latter is the one I preferred, a deep study of a trio of sister’s relationship with one another, profound stuff, often distributing (including a scene of – I’ll let you find out yourself). Luckily Bergman's films are very accessible (they sell a lot in HMV, but they are quite expensive).Myerlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00772428029534463716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-26027459546221270642012-05-14T05:00:36.203-07:002012-05-14T05:00:36.203-07:00Well that's one more than me so far. Looking ...Well that's one more than me so far. Looking forward to getting started.ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-41007209187962237422012-05-14T02:52:57.631-07:002012-05-14T02:52:57.631-07:00It is OK Pete. I am not the best person at seeing ...It is OK Pete. I am not the best person at seeing Bergman's work either. I have only seen Seventh Seal. I suck!Scott Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494245383368638698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-29262177777677641482012-05-13T23:44:19.025-07:002012-05-13T23:44:19.025-07:00Interesting idea Dave. Perhaps a blogathon would ...Interesting idea Dave. Perhaps a blogathon would be a good idea! Yeah in Alex I trust. It's going to take me a good while to get through these. Thanks for the heads up about the pic too. It wasn't him but it came up on Google images and being a freaking amateur I didn't check it was him! I think that's him now though!ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-67977060137998192902012-05-13T23:41:42.285-07:002012-05-13T23:41:42.285-07:00I'm glad I'm not the only one, thanks for ...I'm glad I'm not the only one, thanks for making me feel like less of a loser!ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-61552166600029196792012-05-13T23:38:59.974-07:002012-05-13T23:38:59.974-07:00Great advice Alex! I think that's exactly wha...Great advice Alex! I think that's exactly what I'll do. That means I get to watch two of the ones I've heard the most about and Wild Strawberries which seems to be very popular among the comments here. If I'm not loving Bergman by then, I might as well pack up and leave the blogosphere before I embarrass myself further!<br /><br />I'll check out which of the others Lovefilmilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-47031570364253746522012-05-13T20:47:16.599-07:002012-05-13T20:47:16.599-07:00Make that three of us! Bergman virgin here as well...Make that three of us! Bergman virgin here as well. We should do some sort of fun "Schooling Bergman" blogathon or something! :-)<br /><br />Alex, I think I'll go your route. I trust you. <br /><br />It's going to be my quest for this summer.<br /><br />Good luck to you all!Davehttp://theflickersblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-79236623578701912742012-05-13T19:26:59.560-07:002012-05-13T19:26:59.560-07:00Can't be much help as I haven't seen a sin...Can't be much help as I haven't seen a single Bergman film either, Pete. So this will be an educational post for both of us :Druthhttp://flixchatter.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-81693454754540536392012-05-13T16:05:16.422-07:002012-05-13T16:05:16.422-07:00First off, this is so awesome that you're jump...First off, this is so awesome that you're jumping headfirst into the world of Bergman.<br /><br />Now, "accessible" and "Bergman" aren't exactly two words that fit well together. With that in mind, the LEAST accessible film on your list is easily Persona, but it's also my favorite, so take that for what you will.<br /><br />The Virgin Spring, Autumn Sonata and Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-57480861636659561682012-05-13T12:21:44.953-07:002012-05-13T12:21:44.953-07:00Sweet I'll see if The Silence and Through the ...Sweet I'll see if The Silence and Through the Glass Darkly are free to stream on Lovefilm and add them to the list if I'm not sick of Bergman after this lot!ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-78924381135272361082012-05-13T12:20:19.220-07:002012-05-13T12:20:19.220-07:00Thanks SDG! I'll add Fanny and Alexander. Ye...Thanks SDG! I'll add Fanny and Alexander. Yeah it's looking like Wild Strawberries definitely might be a popular choice for starting out! Thanks!ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-1407841834688252252012-05-13T12:18:03.166-07:002012-05-13T12:18:03.166-07:00Cool thanks Tim, I think I'll go for Wild Stra...Cool thanks Tim, I think I'll go for Wild Strawberries or maybe Virgin Spring. I'll keep a look out for Smiles of a Summer Night too.ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-82884166633084024532012-05-13T09:30:29.382-07:002012-05-13T09:30:29.382-07:00I think Wild Strawberries is the most accesibile -...I think Wild Strawberries is the most accesibile - it's also my favorite movie of his. The Silence and Persona are also essential viewings. You should add "Through the glass darkly" to the list, it's one of his best.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-57989445286346273882012-05-13T07:35:01.156-07:002012-05-13T07:35:01.156-07:00Start with Wild strawberries or The seventh seal. ...Start with Wild strawberries or The seventh seal. They are much more accessible than anything else and actually are excellent movies. I will say keep persona for the last, it probably is the heaviest of all. I am dying to see virgin springs, autumn sonata and scenes from marriage myself so can't really recommend anything on them. But, I must say you do have a great line-up. I will be really SDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331736603243732602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726917913952308047.post-68725526676474815672012-05-13T07:34:02.661-07:002012-05-13T07:34:02.661-07:00I'd say tackle films like "Persona" ...I'd say tackle films like "Persona" and "The Seventh Seal" a little later into your Bergman viewing. They're not the easiest to grasp immediately. "The Virgin Spring" is not my favorite of his, but it's accessible. If you can find "Smiles of a Summer Night" or "Wild Strawberries" check those out. I think they're good starter Timhttp://filmrebellion.comnoreply@blogger.com