Saturday, December 31, 2011

Happy New Year!

I'm writing this at the final hours of 2011. Let me greet you all a very happy and safe New Year!

I actually have a movie-related New Year's tradition which I've been practicing for a few years now. I make the last film I watch (or the first depending on how you see it) for the year be Jacques Tati's classic epic comedy Playtime. Why? Because it's one of my favorite films of all time and for good reason, it's a wonderful, warm, funny look at modernity and a celebration and triumph and joy of humanity. Such a wonderful, life-affirming message for the new year. Each time I see it I discover something new. These clips don't do justice to the visuals of the film so I highly recommend that you see it on the big screen or a good quality TV screen at least!





8 comments:

Mark said...

That was actually pretty stunning. It was just as simple as the reflection in the window too. It's nice to see you have yourself a tradition there, happy new year.

Outcast said...

Have a great one man, I love this scene too!

Anonymous said...

Pretty cool, simple yet effective.

Adam said...

Happy new year

Anonymous said...

Have a happy New Year! ;)

MRanthrope said...

happy new years sir. Looking forward to more awesome stuff from your film blog.

Damon said...

i hope you had an incredible end and beginig of year.
great post =)

i_love_weed said...

that was a pretty awesome scene, happy new year dude :D