tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post9193580886111542322..comments2024-03-25T15:38:16.880-07:00Comments on Surrender to the Void: The Beguiled (1971 film)thevoid99http://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-81276519960937105542017-09-04T16:00:44.844-07:002017-09-04T16:00:44.844-07:00@Diana-Actually, they're both completely diffe...@Diana-Actually, they're both completely different takes on the book. Siegel's is more lurid and creepier yet I prefer Coppola's because of its emphasis on isolation, temptation, and how it would disrupt the status quo. They're very different films. Then again, I'm a Sofia fanboy.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-27256847598316580872017-09-04T14:14:54.089-07:002017-09-04T14:14:54.089-07:00It certainly sounds better than the crap which Sof...It certainly sounds better than the crap which Sofia Coppola produced.Dianahttp://www.dbmoviesblog.worpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-8144580829799397482017-05-05T16:37:39.942-07:002017-05-05T16:37:39.942-07:00@Chris-You're welcome.
@joel65913-It was shot...@Chris-You're welcome.<br /><br />@joel65913-It was shot partially in and around Baton Rouge but I think shooting it around New Orleans wouldn't work as I think Don Siegel wanted to create something that is authentic in its look.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-39031815453539933642017-05-05T06:26:26.991-07:002017-05-05T06:26:26.991-07:00Moreau would have been a fascinating choice but in...Moreau would have been a fascinating choice but in this case I'd have to side with the studio. Not that she's not a brilliant actress but no matter what there is always something very Gallic about her and I'm not sure that would have made sense in the beleagued Deep South of Civil War times. Perhaps if it had been set in New Orleans it would have made more sense but it academic and Geraldine Page is wonderful so it worked out for the best.joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-31194799401595771612017-05-05T01:37:58.748-07:002017-05-05T01:37:58.748-07:00@thevoid99: Thanks for the bonus info about Clint ...@thevoid99: Thanks for the bonus info about Clint and Don Siegel, I didn't know Eastwood wanted to play a dark character.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-8928935335429554302017-05-04T18:33:13.258-07:002017-05-04T18:33:13.258-07:00@joel65913-Yeah, I heard about what happened to he...@joel65913-Yeah, I heard about what happened to her which is really sad while I also learned that Clint and Geraldine Page weren't kind to each other but did maintain their distance. I heard Jeanne Moreau was supposed to play the role that Page was eventually cast for but Universal wanted someone else. thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-86994812831964435762017-05-04T18:24:03.154-07:002017-05-04T18:24:03.154-07:00This is one trippy odd duck of a film. So differen...This is one trippy odd duck of a film. So different from the standard Eastwood film of the time and an unusual cast all doing grade A work. <br /><br />Elizabeth Hartman was such a unique onscreen presence, her natural fragility adding many layers to her performances. Unfortunately that very fragile state was a terrible enemy of the actress greatly curtailing her career and life leading to a tragic end. She's memorable here.<br /><br />I'll watch Gerry Page in anything, sometimes to my detriment but by and large it's been rewarding and she's always marvelous. She and Eastwood did NOT hit it off behind the scenes leading to her deliciously pithy comment when asked "Yes I have acted with Clint Eastwood. Or rather, I have acted opposite Clint Eastwood."joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-9892651476261187102017-05-04T11:10:41.374-07:002017-05-04T11:10:41.374-07:00@vinnieh-Do that as Don Siegel's version is a ...@vinnieh-Do that as Don Siegel's version is a must-see.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-62357381531539140982017-05-04T08:56:13.330-07:002017-05-04T08:56:13.330-07:00I am going to watch this version soon and then see...I am going to watch this version soon and then see the Sofia Coppola interpretation. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-46739891108653709782017-05-02T14:02:16.138-07:002017-05-02T14:02:16.138-07:00@Brittani-Thank you, I would actually recommend se...@Brittani-Thank you, I would actually recommend seeing the original as it is one of Eastwood's best films as an actor. Especially in seeing what Sofia might do with the story which I am excited for since I am a Sofia fanboy.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-65197640620667498942017-05-02T06:23:23.466-07:002017-05-02T06:23:23.466-07:00When I saw the trailer for the remake, I didn'...When I saw the trailer for the remake, I didn't even realize it was a remake. This one slipped past me. I'm not a fan of Eastwood so I probably will just wait for the new one. (how often does that get said? lol) Great review!Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-9623200902083499122017-05-01T15:03:19.612-07:002017-05-01T15:03:19.612-07:00@vinnieh-Do it and then see Sofia's take on th...@vinnieh-Do it and then see Sofia's take on the story which will come out next month.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-82056691583059019842017-05-01T12:51:54.903-07:002017-05-01T12:51:54.903-07:00This review has really captured my attention, I li...This review has really captured my attention, I like the unusual sound of it, will be giving it a watch. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-77553756895492572092017-05-01T11:27:18.458-07:002017-05-01T11:27:18.458-07:00It is indeed an unusual film and certainly one of ...It is indeed an unusual film and certainly one of the finest that I've seen. In fact, I heard that Universal wanted to change the ending of the film but Clint and Don Siegel were like "no" and managed to stick to their guns. Plus, Clint did the film because he wanted to play a dark character. thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-14357235884810744982017-05-01T06:49:14.339-07:002017-05-01T06:49:14.339-07:00An unusual film. The slow build-up of the story wa...An unusual film. The slow build-up of the story was well-handled and added to the suspense, and the last 45 minutes has some surprises and is indeed chilling. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.com