Tuesday, March 16, 2010

The Pillow Book - a worth while watch for me

Disagree - i really enjoyed The Pillow Book...and not just because of Ewan McGregor's bits and bobs - I first saw the movie after a course in Eastern Modern Art and History...and i felt the movie truely captured the angst of some modern Japanese artists to break out of a stereotypical past while still paying homage to it - i thought this was captured both visually in the shots that resembled works of art itself, as well as the lead characters struggle with self/identity and finally making her own pillow book - a book originally by the court lady Shonagon - a book of musings, poetry, and thoughts, deeply personal and touching.  The plot line btw the Vivian Wu and McGregor is weak..but the larger message of exploring new territory in art and culture i found to ring true and contemporary.
I will conceed however, having come on the heals of a thouroughly captivating and rich course, i had a bit of background to go into the movie with - and was more impressed with what the movie tried to capture than any plot line. 

But i still love you Kt :)  sorry to respecfully disagree on this one :) 
~Kim

3 comments:

  1. Yayyy! I'm so so glad you posted your thoughts on it (I was hoping you would!).

    ~Katy

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  2. I don't know. This movie was BOOOOORING! Love ya, sweetie! :0)

    PS Vivian Wu had funny nipples. Just sayin'.

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  3. @Patrick...but it was boring to me...
    and yes...v. odd nipples

    ~Kim

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