Last night Zippy and I saw I’M NOT THERE, the Todd Haynes film about Bob Dylan. Six different actors play Bob Dylan at different points in his life and career. It’s a gorgeous film (the opening sequence alone is incredible, black and white to “Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again”) with some great acting including a black boy (Marcus Carl Franklin) who plays the early Dylan via a character named Woody and Cate Blanchett (character is Jude Quinn) who plays Dylan when he went electric and outraged the folk community. I was also mesmerized by Claire (ex-wife Sara character) played by Charlotte Gainsbourg. The music is perfect throughout (there are about 34 songs, some in their entirety and pieces of others) and at times I wanted to get up and dance. I don’t see many movies in theaters because I cannot stand sitting next to people who think it’s okay to talk during a film. Well, even though this one runs about 2 1/2 hours, the theater was silent. It was an amazing experience. I know there are other Dylan fans out there in LJ land so I encourage you to see this film in the theater because a small screen won’t do it justice.
If you’re interested, here’s the official trailer:
Tracy Abell 
Oh yes! Dylan fan here, and I’ve been wanting to see this. It sounds brilliant, and I’m glad to hear that you liked it. 🙂
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It is such an experience, Lorraine. The colors and textures are amazing, and the dialogue is an adventure in itself. Let me know what you think when you see it.
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Thanks for the review. This is one I’ve got to see.
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I figured you’d want to see this one, Barb. I’m so glad I got my butt to the theater to see it.
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My husband and I are definitely going! I’m glad it’s getting such good reviews!
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It’s a romp! I really think you’re going to love it, Jenny.
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I am dying to see this film.
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Then make sure you see it when you can because it truly is glorious on the big screen!
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Thanks for the rec, Tracy. I was intrigued by the idea of this movie, but wondered if he pulled it off. Sounds good.
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It’s not for everyone, I’m sure, but I thought it was incredible. Lush and gorgeous, laugh-aloud funny. Intense. The whole gamut.
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I’m so behind on my movie viewing but I really want to see this at some point. I love Cate Blanchett and am very curious to see her interpretation. Just saw Notes on a Scandal last week and she blew me away…she always blows me away.
Talking at the theatre drives me nuts too, also people texting during the movie. Zip it, put your electronics away and just watch the damn movie! It’s always a treat to share a movie-going experience with an attentive audience!
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CB will blow you away in this like you’ve never been blown away. I’ve never seen anything like it. I just read this article and Heath Ledger says this about CB: “As an Australian, I always have to do an accent, so it’s the first thing I start with,” he says. “Once I have the voice, that’s the line, and at the end of the line is a hook, and attached to that is the soul. Then the wardrobe and the fake beards are the icing on the cake.” He sighs again. “Apart from Cate, who looked and sounded and breathed and probably smelled like Bob Dylan — I was blown away by what she did — I think the rest of us are just trying to let him bleed through subtly.”
(The rest of it is here if you’re interested:
http://www.premiere.com/features/4170/premiere-on-the-set-im-not-there.html
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Cool. Thanks! I’ll actually be visiting this museum while I’m in Montreal soon. I’m hoping I can see the movie while we’re there too. I love 8 1/2 – this is sounding so intriguing.
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I’m so behind on my movie viewing but I really want to see this at some point. I love Cate Blanchett and am very curious to see her interpretation. Just saw Notes on a Scandal last week and she blew me away…she always blows me away.
Talking at the theatre drives me nuts too, also people texting during the movie. Zip it, put your electronics away and just watch the damn movie! It’s always a treat to share a movie-going experience with an attentive audience!
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CB will blow you away in this like you’ve never been blown away. I’ve never seen anything like it. I just read this article and Heath Ledger says this about CB: “As an Australian, I always have to do an accent, so it’s the first thing I start with,” he says. “Once I have the voice, that’s the line, and at the end of the line is a hook, and attached to that is the soul. Then the wardrobe and the fake beards are the icing on the cake.” He sighs again. “Apart from Cate, who looked and sounded and breathed and probably smelled like Bob Dylan — I was blown away by what she did — I think the rest of us are just trying to let him bleed through subtly.”
(The rest of it is here if you’re interested:
http://www.premiere.com/features/4170/premiere-on-the-set-im-not-there.html
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