Dear loyal DSB-ers. . . DSB-ites . . . DSB-ians. . .(what’s the correct syntax here?)
I am delighted to bring you a link to a discussion I was fortunate enough to be part of over at Cindy Bruchman, an absolutely outstanding site discussing many different aspects of film and the culture that surrounds it. If this post is the first time you’ve heard of the site, you really should take a little time to check out what Cindy is doing. It’s fabulous work.
This piece today, part of her Lucky 13 Film Club, discusses aspects of the recent survival drama The Revenant. I’d be elated to hear what you guys have to say about our thoughts on it. Thank you.
Thank you, Tom at Digital Shortbread, for co-hosting this month’s feature of the Lucky 13 Film Club. Tom’s reviews are gracefully constructed and insightful. I highly recommend you check out his site; start with his full review of
Buffalo Skulls
I’m of the thinking that the best dramas are always able to do so much with so little. The Revenant is a perfect example. Dialogue runs at a premium, and the overriding narrative arc comes down to a simple revenge plot, detailing experienced explorer Hugh Glass’s ordeal after he’s left for dead by his men following a grisly bear attack and after witnessing his son’s murder at the hands of fur trapper John Fitzgerald.
The Revenant is a western unlike any other. Who knew watching a man crawl on his hands and knees for much of the 2-and-a-half-hour run time could be so compelling? Or that experiencing the…
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I really enjoyed looking through the thoughts of everyone. I know that I must see this movie as soon as possible.
This generated a great discussion. It was a lot of fun to take part in and was honored that Cindy reached out to me. Thanks for reading it and taking part dude
Cindy is a wonderful blogger and her work is marvellous. Combine that with yours and it’s double the enjoyment.
Much appreciated!
It’s the truth, you two are sterling examples of cool blogging.