Very good analysis! I like your phrasing of pressure cooker of expectations. He was being chiselled to be something that his father wanted him to be. This occurred on a daily basis during his childhood. His independence was far more important to him than his conformism. He got to the point of never allowing people to control him or chisel him in any way. He actually resented people doing this to him. Shirking responsibility, needling people, blowing up was his way of maintaining his independence. Ultimately, it was his downfall in life. He couldn't build himself into anything because eventually he had to give up some of his control. As soon as someone got too much control over him or handed him too much responsibility, he fought back.
Hey I’m here from Tiktok. I enjoy your videos. I love film but I wouldn’t consider myself a connoisseur whose finger is on the pulse of the cinematography community. However I do enjoy discussing film making. (Is anyone still reading after all that?) Speaking of Nicholson, I recently watched Chinatown for the first time. And speaking of Polanski I recently watched Frantic, also for the first time. I thought they both were good movies. Harrison Ford was my childhood hero so it was kind of surprising to me that I hadn’t seen Frantic. So far I think I’ve only seen 3 of Polanksi’s films (the third being The Pianist) and so far he’s 3 for 3. The whole controversy surrounding him is pretty weird and I don’t know what to make of it.
Hey thank you for watching! The pianist killllled me as a kid. Me and a friend literally saw it in theaters solely to get extra credit in history. I’m way overdue for a rewatch or Chinatown. I remember disliking it but I was also 16. This one and Carnal Knowledge have great Nicholson performances. Very different types of assholes. I usually follow directors way more than across but this year I’ve made a conscious effort to check out more from actors I like (Ben Gazarra, Cassavetes -as an actor, Vincent Price). I need to see more Polanski. Rosemary’s Baby is incredible and “Carnage” is a good, short, recent one that a friend recommended to me that I liked a lot too.
@@auteurdeluxe8552 Awesome. Thanks for the recommendations. Rosemary’s Baby is def on my list. That seems to be the one where people go “you haven’t seen that?” Ben Gazzara, does he play the villain in Roadhouse? I’m trying to remember who he is in Big Lebowski, the guy who gives Dude the drink before he slips into that dream sequence? Anyway, I’m going to check out the stuff you recommended. Thanks again!
Jack's 70s The Passenger King Of Marvin Gardens The Last Detail Missouri Breaks The last scene were he throws his jacket away. And the head lock. Basically you could choose to be a hippy bum it was an option. Not now you'd just be a loser despised. Eh? His anti acting style was superior mostly because basically it wasn't acting. Then in the 80s his style was a self parody of tics Easy Pieces as nihilist road movie slots well with Two Lane Black Top. Drop outs in muscle cars. His commentary on the DVD of The Passenger - totally double Jack weird
Where /how do you think I could watch Five Easy Pieces? I saw it when I was young and I'd love to see it again. I am sitting in may room in Budapest, looking for this great movie, which I cannot find. :(
It's on RUclips but you have to pay to watch it. It also has a great Criterion Collection Blu Ray/DVD release that's available to purchase on Amazon or at your local Barnes and Noble.
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Very good analysis! I like your phrasing of pressure cooker of expectations. He was being chiselled to be something that his father wanted him to be. This occurred on a daily basis during his childhood. His independence was far more important to him than his conformism. He got to the point of never allowing people to control him or chisel him in any way. He actually resented people doing this to him. Shirking responsibility, needling people, blowing up was his way of maintaining his independence. Ultimately, it was his downfall in life.
He couldn't build himself into anything because eventually he had to give up some of his control. As soon as someone got too much control over him or handed him too much responsibility, he fought back.
Excellent comments. I first saw this movie in 1982. I’ve loved it ever since.
One of my All Time Favourites
Great Film. Love your take on it.
Hey I’m here from Tiktok. I enjoy your videos. I love film but I wouldn’t consider myself a connoisseur whose finger is on the pulse of the cinematography community. However I do enjoy discussing film making. (Is anyone still reading after all that?) Speaking of Nicholson, I recently watched Chinatown for the first time. And speaking of Polanski I recently watched Frantic, also for the first time. I thought they both were good movies. Harrison Ford was my childhood hero so it was kind of surprising to me that I hadn’t seen Frantic. So far I think I’ve only seen 3 of Polanksi’s films (the third being The Pianist) and so far he’s 3 for 3. The whole controversy surrounding him is pretty weird and I don’t know what to make of it.
Hey thank you for watching! The pianist killllled me as a kid. Me and a friend literally saw it in theaters solely to get extra credit in history. I’m way overdue for a rewatch or Chinatown. I remember disliking it but I was also 16. This one and Carnal Knowledge have great Nicholson performances. Very different types of assholes. I usually follow directors way more than across but this year I’ve made a conscious effort to check out more from actors I like (Ben Gazarra, Cassavetes -as an actor, Vincent Price). I need to see more Polanski. Rosemary’s Baby is incredible and “Carnage” is a good, short, recent one that a friend recommended to me that I liked a lot too.
@@auteurdeluxe8552 Awesome. Thanks for the recommendations. Rosemary’s Baby is def on my list. That seems to be the one where people go “you haven’t seen that?” Ben Gazzara, does he play the villain in Roadhouse? I’m trying to remember who he is in Big Lebowski, the guy who gives Dude the drink before he slips into that dream sequence? Anyway, I’m going to check out the stuff you recommended. Thanks again!
Jack's 70s
The Passenger
King Of Marvin Gardens
The Last Detail
Missouri Breaks
The last scene were he throws his jacket away. And the head lock. Basically you could choose to be a hippy bum it was an option. Not now you'd just be a loser despised. Eh? His anti acting style was superior mostly because basically it wasn't acting. Then in the 80s his style was a self parody of tics Easy Pieces as nihilist road movie slots well with Two Lane Black Top. Drop outs in muscle cars. His commentary on the DVD of The Passenger - totally double Jack weird
Just watched it. Very relatable. Ha.
In terms of feeling lost.
Great movie. Would you get on the truck?
This is one of my favorite movies
Great film!!!
Holy Shit Timing I Just Got Finished Watching This
Where /how do you think I could watch Five Easy Pieces? I saw it when I was young and I'd love to see it again. I am sitting in may room in Budapest, looking for this great movie, which I cannot find. :(
Her name is Rayette
They don't really go into the father's illness? Yeah they do. Tita tells Robert that he had two strokes. That's why he's practically catatonic.
Cool intro
Five easy pieces is my favorite Nicholson film
Where could I watch Five Easy Pieces?
It's on RUclips but you have to pay to watch it. It also has a great Criterion Collection Blu Ray/DVD release that's available to purchase on Amazon or at your local Barnes and Noble.
@@DarthMatt0387 Thanks.
Dad had a stroke