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Dr Lenera -> RE: DARIO ARGENTO overlooked master. (23/1/2007 6:55:25 PM)
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Have been an Argento fan for many years,when I first got into his stuff it was hard to find uncut copies of his movies,but even chopped up they were genius movies,I loved the over-the-top style,the wierd touches,the incredible suspense,the often clever plots,all his films are very similar,but I once read that the definition of an auteur is one who essentially makes the same movie over and over again. I was disappointed with his last few films except the underrated Stendahl Syndrome,but the follow-up to Suspiria and Inferno Mother Of Tears should be superb. I can't see it getting much of a cinema release as all his films since Phenomena {and that was heavily chopped up}have gone straight to video or DVD,but one can hope!
Some of my favouriteArgento scenes are, {as we'll doing them}
Stendahl Syndrome-the whole opening with Asia in the museum and sinking into the painting,as Ennio Morricone's repetitive music gets faster and faster
Suspiria-opening double murder,the eyes outside the window scared me shitless as a teenager! And that music!
Deep Red-the scary puppet!
Bird With The Crystal Plumage-the visit to the strange painter,when the hero realises what he's been eating! A great example of Argento's black humour!
Four Flies On Grey Velvet-the scene with the woman in the park,watching kids playing,like a Hitchcock scene,then becoming terrifying as the killer chases her. A brilliant set piece.
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