tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post5077531990659535188..comments2024-03-25T15:38:16.880-07:00Comments on Surrender to the Void: Knight of Cupsthevoid99http://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-23477728802233636732016-04-30T17:36:08.273-07:002016-04-30T17:36:08.273-07:00@Alex Withrow-It says a lot in the film as I was a...@Alex Withrow-It says a lot in the film as I was able to relate to not just some of Rick's anguish but I could relate to that confusion as I don't know how I would deal with myself in these parties and situations. thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-74465967704405346612016-04-30T15:30:18.575-07:002016-04-30T15:30:18.575-07:00Yep, we agree all the way here. I had such an emot...Yep, we agree all the way here. I had such an emotional experience watching this film. It <i>really</i> understands depression and emotional anguish. Great, great review my friend.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-86819259060998740812016-03-23T15:21:07.904-07:002016-03-23T15:21:07.904-07:00@assholeswatchingmovies.com-I don't think it&#...@assholeswatchingmovies.com-I don't think it's about the right frame of mind but rather the idea of just being challenged and watch something that many casual filmgoers aren't used to seeing. That's part of the fun of going to see his films. thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-13218566306397757152016-03-23T13:56:26.731-07:002016-03-23T13:56:26.731-07:00This one is out in theatres here this weekend, but...This one is out in theatres here this weekend, but I just don't know...you really have to be in the right frame of mind!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-16890101993821590382016-03-23T12:16:00.602-07:002016-03-23T12:16:00.602-07:00@Stephanie Marshall Ward-I would start with The Tr...@Stephanie Marshall Ward-I would start with <i>The Tree of Life</i> and then <i>To the Wonder</i> while I would also suggest watching <i>The Mirror</i> by Andrei Tarkovsky as it would give you an idea of what Malick is going for from a narrative standpoint. These aren't easy films to be engaged by as they don't play by the rules as I think it's more about visuals and what does the visual say. thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-62147392198763320472016-03-23T06:34:09.223-07:002016-03-23T06:34:09.223-07:00Great review! I've been on the fence about wat...Great review! I've been on the fence about watching this, largely because life has been a little bit chaotic, so I've been sticking with relatively casual cinematic fare. I would like to watch this, though, along with Tree of Life and To the Wonder, which I haven't seen yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-34225760970926914912016-03-22T13:16:27.876-07:002016-03-22T13:16:27.876-07:00If you plan on watching To the Wonder, I'd sug...If you plan on watching <i>To the Wonder</i>, I'd suggest try and watching it more than once. The reasons I do believe that this film along with <i>To the Wonder</i> and <i>The Tree of Life</i> are part of this trilogy is because they're all based on aspects in Malick's personal life. There was this famous article by Peter Biskind in 1999 for <i>Vanity Fair</i> that did some great research on Malick's time in Hollywood and the years he spent in seclusion for twenty years. It's not easy to find and I think Indiewire has some text on the article. <br /><br />I do understand why it didn't work for you and I get it. His films aren't for everyone as casual audiences I think are too used to traditional narrative structure of point A to point B. I think Malick is at a point right now where he doesn't need that anymore and is just going by gut instinct and what he's feeling at the moment. I bet you that you won't like his next film as well. thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-24493323228560287052016-03-22T09:01:11.085-07:002016-03-22T09:01:11.085-07:00I totally agree w/ Brittani. This film sounded so ...I totally agree w/ Brittani. This film sounded so good on paper, and the trailer really sucked me in. Alas, I didn't get as much from it as you did Steven. But wow, what a beautifully-written review. I didn't know this was part of an informal trilogy, I might have to check out To The Wonder as being a completist, I'm curious to see the connection of all three.ruthhttp://flixchatter.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-15321884673995062662016-03-21T18:50:21.726-07:002016-03-21T18:50:21.726-07:00Well, I don't think they're easy to digest...Well, I don't think they're easy to digest the first time around as my recent viewing of <i>To the Wonder</i> made me realize that there was a lot more in the film that I missed the first time around. I hope to see this again though I don't think he's going to change with his next two films which I'm sure will get similar reactions as this one and <i>To the Wonder</i>. It's really just out there but also has a lot to say about us and the world itself. thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-31799620484694816722016-03-21T17:32:52.245-07:002016-03-21T17:32:52.245-07:00Malick's films always sound great on paper, th...Malick's films always sound great on paper, then they disappoint me when I actually watch them. It's a curse lol. Great review! I'm glad you liked it.Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.com