Summer by Mogwai
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What a trip. I had been meaning to see this movie for a long time, and I was finally able to tonight. From the start the movie puts you into a dream world, which may or may not reflect your own. Slowly, the dreamy feel of the movie overtakes you, and you’re changed. All this time since has been just as dream-like, and I don’t expect that to change until I actually wake up tomorrow.
The Fountain has everything going for it: absolutely stunning visuals, with incredible actors, backed by a sublime soundtrack. I had heard some murmurs about this film after it was released, but nothing that compelled me to see it. I wish I had. This film would have been incredible in a theater, considering how wonderful it was on a tv in a basement.
The absolute first thing this film reminded me of was Pan’s Labyrinth, and I think the enchanting effect of the movie is to blame for this. I got a similar feeling from that movie…I hope they don’t share certain other qualities. I loved Pan’s Labyrinth, but when I saw it a second time, it was only a movie, and nothing more. I hope the same is not true of The Fountain – I should like to see it again.
I’m not going to try and analyze the film here, that is a subject for discussion, and this blog is a one-way media. I’m not sure what I should do now. Normally, had this night gone differently, I would be sitting here, working on code. But right now, that feels like a waste. Going to sleep also feels like a waste, although maybe only because I’m trying to adjust my sleep schedule so I can wake up early on Sunday to go snowboarding.
I don’t often say this, but I wish it was warmer out. Tonight I’d like to just stare at the sky and listen to music. Space out, think or not think, and see where that would bring me. But it is cold, and sitting outside isn’t bearable.