How have we got this far without discussing anything by the original film surrealist, Luis Buñuel? Well, today we rectify the situation and discuss not one but four films from the Spanish exile / expatriate moviemaking legend. In this episode, your hosts examine the previously promised UN CHIEN ANDALOU (1929), THE EXTERMINATING ANGEL (1962), and THE DISCREET CHARM OF THE BOURGEOISIE (1972), plus one of his more accessible films, BELLE DE JOUR (1967) with Catherine Deneuve. Among the topics for discussion: Buñuel's peripatetic life and unpopular politics, his roles in both the Surrealist and French New Wave movements, his use of dreams and the subconscious, the targets of his satire, and connections to the works of David Lynch and Last Year at Marienbad.
Episode links:
Luis Buñuel on IMDb Luis Buñuel on Wikipedia Surrealism on Wikipedia French New Wave on Wikipedia J. Hoberman on Buñuel's politics in The Nation Un Chien Andalou on IMDb Un Chien Andalou on Wikipedia Un Chien Andalou on YouTube Roger Ebert review of Un Chien Andalou The Exterminating Angel on IMDb The Exterminating Angel on Wikipedia Roger Ebert review of The Exterminating Angel Criterion essay on The Exterminating Angel Senses of Cinema on The Exterminating Angel The Take on The Exterminating Angel The Cinephile Fix on The Exterminating Angel Belle de Jour on IMDb Belle de Jour on Wikipedia Roger Ebert review of Belle de Jour The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie on IMDb The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie on Wikipedia Roger Ebert review of Discreet Charm Pauline Kael review of Discreet Charm Celluloid Wicker Man on walking in Discreet Charm The Outline on DFW and literary journalism S9E5: JOHNNY GOT HIS GUNShow links:
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Discuss: ETV Podcast Club Follow: Facebook + Twitter Archive: enterthevoid.fm