Well, it's TCM's final Weimar Wednesday, and they're going out with a case of Pabst--G.W. Pabst, that is. They started with:
Pandora's Box (1929). Holy crap, I'm officially a Louise Brooks fan for life! This film drags you through the muck, kicks you in the crotch, and leaves you bleeding in the street. Some of the best performances I've ever seen in a silent movie. Ms. Brooks is incredible--and I'm not just talking about her cutie-bob hair do. Flick touches on all kinda taboo subjects, stuff that'd never make it through the Hays office five years later, like the Countess Geschwitz character, who's obviously in love with LuLu (Brooks), just like everyone else...including me, now.
I have Diary of a Lost Girl recording right now--another Pabst/Brooks flick. Can't wait.
Pandora's Box (1929). Holy crap, I'm officially a Louise Brooks fan for life! This film drags you through the muck, kicks you in the crotch, and leaves you bleeding in the street. Some of the best performances I've ever seen in a silent movie. Ms. Brooks is incredible--and I'm not just talking about her cutie-bob hair do. Flick touches on all kinda taboo subjects, stuff that'd never make it through the Hays office five years later, like the Countess Geschwitz character, who's obviously in love with LuLu (Brooks), just like everyone else...including me, now.
I have Diary of a Lost Girl recording right now--another Pabst/Brooks flick. Can't wait.