Great movies- Pandora's box
Apr. 19th, 2009 10:35 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
blue_lotus13The icon I normally use is extra fitting, since Pandora's box is a 1929 movie starring Louise Brooks. The film is in German and is silent. You can pick a score from a selection listed on the DVD menu. I went with the surround sound orchestral score.
I actually enjoy watching silent movies and find them a bit like watching ballet. The brain work needed is similar to the brain maneuvers needed to watch ballet or opera.
"Pandora's box" was a pretty big deal because it was considered quite provocative for its time. Louise Brooks stars as Lulu, a woman whose very presence causes men to behave in erotic and unpredictable ways. She is the mistress of a wealthy man, who leaves her to marry someone respectable. Then his son falls in love with her. Then the wealthy man comes back. A variety of men (and one lesbian)fall in love with the brazen Lulu. I won't tell you how the story ends.
The film is a bit over the top, but what saves it is Louise Brooks. She's a delight as a temptress and a complete pleasure to watch onscreen. I love her bob, I love her style and I love her brazen ways. Hail Lulu!
I actually enjoy watching silent movies and find them a bit like watching ballet. The brain work needed is similar to the brain maneuvers needed to watch ballet or opera.
"Pandora's box" was a pretty big deal because it was considered quite provocative for its time. Louise Brooks stars as Lulu, a woman whose very presence causes men to behave in erotic and unpredictable ways. She is the mistress of a wealthy man, who leaves her to marry someone respectable. Then his son falls in love with her. Then the wealthy man comes back. A variety of men (and one lesbian)fall in love with the brazen Lulu. I won't tell you how the story ends.
The film is a bit over the top, but what saves it is Louise Brooks. She's a delight as a temptress and a complete pleasure to watch onscreen. I love her bob, I love her style and I love her brazen ways. Hail Lulu!
