'Chinatown' analysis (1974)--The film's symbolism finally explained.

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  • @godfatherofcinema
    @godfatherofcinema  Год назад +1

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  • @laodamasdimopoulos2655
    @laodamasdimopoulos2655 3 года назад +5

    This movie is like no other. Great video !

  • @forrestwright1782
    @forrestwright1782 4 года назад +18

    Great video. Chinatown is an excellent movie. But it is very complex and throws a lot of details at you. It really requires your full attention, unlike a lot of the CGI fests Hollywood gives us these days. You did a good job in breaking this movie down.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  4 года назад +5

      Thanks for watching my video and your much appreciated comment, Forrest! I agree with you on the subtlety of this great film. I've seen it many times and enjoyed it but for this video I read Towne's script 7 or 8 times, took notes from it, and read it some more before even attempting to do this analysis which still does not do this great film the justice it deserves. I believe that when a film resonates, no matter how simple it is, there are more layers to it and this film is one of those films. Besides Carnal Knowledge, my favorite Nicholson film to this day, this is my favorite of his films. Roman Polanski, regardless of his life outside of filmmaking, is 1 of the best filmmakers ever and this is probably his best film with 1 of my top 4 favorite actors and, without a doubt, 1 of cinema's all time best ever. Thank again, Forrest!

  • @erikarikki
    @erikarikki 4 года назад +28

    great review!! I'm writing a paper on this for my class and this gave me some ideas to lead with. Appreciate it! :)

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  4 года назад +4

      I appreciate it, Erika, and good luck on that paper!

  • @OneEyedLion
    @OneEyedLion 3 года назад +7

    This is another great review. I've seen the movie several times so your analysis is greatly appreciated.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching this analysis, James, and for the encouraging comment as well. Glad this video complemented the film for you!

  • @thomaslogan1624
    @thomaslogan1624 2 года назад +4

    Quality review with some great ideas presented 👍👍

  • @ljay79
    @ljay79 4 года назад +16

    Great analysis of this classic. The first time I saw Chinatown it was a bit confusing. After viewing it a second time it started to click.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  4 года назад +5

      Thanks for watching this video, Ijay79. It took me several viewings and reading the script to get this film. Chinatown is so subtle that it's easy to miss a lot of its other points.

  • @coachkira
    @coachkira 4 года назад +6

    I just watched this movie for the first time, wow completely blown away. Thanks for your analysis!

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  4 года назад +1

      Great movie, isn't it? Glad you discovered this masterpiece and my video analysis of it! God Bless!

    • @coachkira
      @coachkira 4 года назад +1

      @@godfatherofcinema it really is a masterpiece! I love film so much too! So glad I found your channel! God bless you as well!!

  • @lachlansmith4910
    @lachlansmith4910 3 года назад +10

    Loved the review 👍

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  3 года назад +1

      Thanks a billion, Lachlan. Greatly, greatly appreciated!!!

  • @AmedeoMart
    @AmedeoMart 4 года назад +5

    Awesome video and great analysis! Thanks a lot for the content, it is very helpful for an upcoming exam :)

  • @samarthagnihotri2633
    @samarthagnihotri2633 4 года назад +14

    Holy shit your reviews are good. Loved your review. I just read about the historical significance of the movie. How there actually was a conspiracy about Owens Valley and stuff. Keep up the good work.

  • @laurafranco2084
    @laurafranco2084 4 года назад +5

    This was such an amazing explanation. It helped me a lot with my final for school! Very thorough and great at explaining !

  • @JudesKetchup
    @JudesKetchup 3 года назад +2

    really appreciate your analysis of this masterpiece! keep doing what you love man, you give real insight of these movies!

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  3 года назад

      Thanks a million, Jude! Much appreciated compliment!

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  3 года назад +1

      You keep doing what you love, too. Like that Beatles song goes...

    • @JudesKetchup
      @JudesKetchup 3 года назад +1

      @@godfatherofcinema thank you haha you got the reference right :D

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  3 года назад +1

      @@JudesKetchup just do it as long as YOU love it is all that matters

  • @1995yuda
    @1995yuda 2 года назад +1

    This was a phenomenal review, elegantly presented. I was oblivious to the possibility of intricate symbolism in this movie, much like Jake's obliviousness to the truth. Thank you, and blessings from Jerusalem my brother.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  2 года назад +1

      Thanks a million 1995yuda from the USA to the Holy Land. Appreciate this great comment and much blessings to you, my friend.

    • @1995yuda
      @1995yuda 2 года назад +1

      @@godfatherofcinema 🙏 Thank you

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  2 года назад +1

      @@1995yuda 🙏🙏

  • @confinedinhell
    @confinedinhell 2 года назад +1

    Loved this video!

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching it and leaving this comment, Confined in Hell! Greatly appreciated!

  • @computerblue84
    @computerblue84 14 дней назад +1

    Absolutely INCREDIBLE… another one of my fave thrillers/neo-noirs (would one even categorize this in that genre?) I just built a playlist of several of your videos as a ton of my favorite movies are on your page.. so glad I found this amazing content and hit ALL notifications! All praise be to He, friend! ☝︎︎✞✌︎︎

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  14 дней назад

      @@computerblue84 Thanks for watching this oldie but goodie much appreciate it

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  14 дней назад

      @@computerblue84 I really appreciate that thank you very much🙏

  • @qv1u
    @qv1u 2 года назад +2

    fantastic analysis

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching it much appreciate it 🙏

    • @qv1u
      @qv1u 2 года назад +2

      @@godfatherofcinema No problem my man, i made sure to subscribe - i notice how you reply to pretty much every comment, shows you actually care about the who’s watching you unlike a lot of other people

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  2 года назад +1

      @@qv1u you have to take care of the people who take care of you qv. Thanks for subscribing and God bless you

  • @domnavarre4349
    @domnavarre4349 5 лет назад +2

    Great video to sum up the movie! Awesome job!

  • @georgik1963
    @georgik1963 5 лет назад +34

    Enjoy your reviews -- you've got good taste! I think that what you describe in "Chinatown" is closer to allegory than symbolism. An allegory sets up a one-to-one equivalence of some kind: so, for example (as you say) water = truth and thus the broken dam = the truth coming out about Evelyn Mulwray's sister/daughter. That's good as allegory, but its symbolism is not so easy to pin down. For that you need to go beyond the boundaries of the work itself. For example, it absolutely can NOT be a coincidence that Evelyn's father is named Noah (!!!) -- or that her own name is a variation on "Eve" (let's not even get to "Cross"). These are the elements of the film that are not just allegorical but symbolic -- that is, they suggest some kind of larger, mythic pattern behind the events. Maybe it's JUST a suggestion: you can't put your finger on it exactly. But it builds a sense of existential dread, as if there's some kind of ... not just human, but superhuman, supernatural malevolence at work ... if you see what I mean. It's been said that symbolist art gestures at "the myth of the world." Metaphorically speaking: "Forget it, Jake, it's Chinatown."

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  5 лет назад +6

      Wow thanks 1 million for the clarification George I really appreciate it and going forward I will implement your insights on symbolism and allegory

    • @lemorab1
      @lemorab1 4 года назад +5

      There is an undercurrent of the racism of the era in "Chinatown" the movie and in Chinatown the place where nothing is what i seems; where a cop does as little as possible if he knows what's good for him. Pidgin English is spoken from time to time: The Mulwrays' gardener, removing dead grass from the pond says, "Bad for glass," to Jake, and Jake responds, "Yeah, bad for glass," (not knowing yet that the salt water in the pond is the key to how Hollis died.) The name of the Biblical-like patriarch, Noah Cross, is also Pidgin English for "Don't cross me."

  • @nowbandnyc
    @nowbandnyc 3 года назад +1

    I remember seeing and enjoying one of your videos a few years ago. I believe it was on a Bergman film. Great work once again!

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching this video much appreciated 🙏🙏

  • @garyyoung2320
    @garyyoung2320 4 года назад +1

    I SERIOUSLY ENJOYED YOUR REVIEW. Thank You for sharing.

  • @Shavian1
    @Shavian1 6 лет назад +10

    Great review, thank you. Gore Verbinski's excellent animated film Rango, starring Johnny Depp is based on the same premise. Greed. My brother and I rewatched Chinatown last week and we both agreed it's just as engaging as it was over forty years ago.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  6 лет назад

      Thank, Shavian. This is one of the best examples of noir imo and my second favorite Nicholson movie.

    • @animaniacsrule
      @animaniacsrule 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@godfatherofcinemawhat’s 1? Five easy pieces, easy rider, or cuckoo?

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  8 месяцев назад +1

      @@animaniacsrule Five easy pieces but even better carnal knowledge

    • @animaniacsrule
      @animaniacsrule 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@godfatherofcinema mike nichols! Carnal Knowledge is a great and sad film. My favorite from Nichols would be Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf. His adaptation of Catch 22 deserves more love as well. In fact I wish Nichols had a bit more of a lasting legacy and pop culture relevance as a filmmaker. Seems The Graduate is the phenomenon, but he has a New Wave filmography that rivals many of the titans.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  8 месяцев назад +1

      @@animaniacsrule Thanks for the recommendations. Big Nicholson fan but a bit reptilian when it comes to venturing away from my favorites. I'll definitely check these out!!!

  • @ianayers1735
    @ianayers1735 5 лет назад +1

    An excellent video, I'm so glad I found this channel!

  • @paulyspops
    @paulyspops 5 лет назад +2

    I "Liked" & Subscribed after viewing this vid. Your film analysis on Chinatown was outstanding! Keep up the great work!

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks a million, PaulyCee707. I really needed that encouragement. Right on time. God bless!

    • @paulyspops
      @paulyspops 5 лет назад +1

      God bless you Johnny B. And thank you for subscribing to my channel. Much appreciated.
      I just finished watching "Chinatown" for the very first time and I am now watching the sequel, "The Two Jakes." Have you ever done a review/analysis on the sequel? If so, I'll check your Channel's Playlist.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  5 лет назад +1

      I have not done the sequel but I plan to in the future.

    • @paulyspops
      @paulyspops 5 лет назад +1

      Johnny B, I'm happy to hear it. I'll be looking forward to it. In the meantime, I'll check out your other vids. Keep pushing out that great content!

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  5 лет назад

      Thanks a million, PaulyCee707!

  • @oscarslater6123
    @oscarslater6123 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant video mate, have a good day

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  3 года назад +1

      What's happening, Oscar!! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch my video analysis. God bless!

    • @oscarslater6123
      @oscarslater6123 3 года назад +1

      @@godfatherofcinema no worries lad. peace and love from northern england

  • @caspiancoberly
    @caspiancoberly Год назад +1

    great detailed analysis!

  • @karlholdo831
    @karlholdo831 4 года назад +1

    Chinatown with Vertigo are my two all favorite films of all time. Enjoyed your review.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching my video. At one time, Vertigo took the title of Greatest Movie Ever from Citizen Kane but CK got it back the following year and finally lost the title to The Godfather. Those are 2 great films, Chinatown and Vertigo which is probably Hitchcock's best film overall. Glad you enjoyed the review.

  • @Truthshallsety0ufree
    @Truthshallsety0ufree 5 лет назад +2

    Very nice summary, man!

  • @Forgive100
    @Forgive100 4 года назад +1

    Amazing Analysis!!! Thank you.👍😁🙏

  • @Monkey_D_Kuzey
    @Monkey_D_Kuzey 4 года назад +1

    Awesome video! Best review video I have ever seen you do the best brother!..

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  4 года назад

      Thanks a million, Mr. White. This is a great movie. All controversy aside, Mr. Polanski is a hell of a director, imo.

  • @crestonb5432
    @crestonb5432 5 лет назад +14

    Yo, keep that shit up! You the man! Your channel is AMAZING!

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  5 лет назад +2

      Lol. Right on, Creston. I will! Thanks!

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  5 лет назад +2

      Hi, Creston B. Here's my new video of Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut. Thanks again. ruclips.net/video/EMFU_79eT0k/видео.html

  • @bluecollarlit
    @bluecollarlit 3 года назад +1

    Wow, I just found this channel with Chinatown.
    Scrolling down, you have discussed movies I like more than a lot of other channels.
    Request: do a video discussing Body Heat, William Hurt; Kathleen Turner.

  • @ajzepp8976
    @ajzepp8976 2 года назад +1

    Great job, man.

  • @johnnyxmusic
    @johnnyxmusic 3 года назад +1

    Well done, sir!

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  3 года назад +1

      Right on, Johnnyx. Greatly appreciated

    • @johnnyxmusic
      @johnnyxmusic 3 года назад +1

      @@godfatherofcinema i’m watching the movie right now and I know I need a little help. Your analysis was very clear and then your overlay of the metaphors and everything was a sweet bonus. I’m also watching your mash up of The Fly and Elizabeth Theranos. I think I’m have to subscribe out of respect.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  3 года назад +1

      @@johnnyxmusic Right on JohnnyX! Man I am honored by this comment. Chinatown is one of my all-time favorite Jack Nicholson flicks and I hope my insights help you. I also appreciate you taking time to check out the video of the Fly I put out. And thanks for the respect; kudos!

  • @myfonk6961
    @myfonk6961 4 года назад +1

    So glad u took my suggestion to critique this film which is my favorite of all time. Keep it up. Your analysis is great.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  4 года назад

      Thanks for suggesting this one, myfonk, and I agree that the film is a superb example of film noir by Roman Polanski. I am currently working on an analysis of Interstellar so if you like the movie check back or hit the bell so you can receive a notification when I upload it. Thanks a mil and stay safe!

    • @myfonk6961
      @myfonk6961 4 года назад +1

      @@godfatherofcinema I sure will. I'm going through a serious creative period right now with my art and my renewed drive of writing. I thank you for the inspiration to continue!

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  4 года назад +1

      @@myfonk6961 I am happy to hear that you are revisiting your creative fountain and I am happy that you find my videos inspirational. Writing and following your heart will reap a harvest of self-fulfillment and peace for you, myfonk.

  • @carlosarreolajr2863
    @carlosarreolajr2863 3 года назад +1

    I admit it!!! What a review !!! Simply put and I enjoyed it

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  3 года назад +1

      Right on, Carlos!!! Your support and comment are GREATLY APPRECIATED! GOD BLESS!

  • @myfonk6961
    @myfonk6961 6 лет назад +3

    Great job. Ironically on the day of this post I was telling a young man I was ridesharing with about this film. I gave him some essentials also. Respect your research. U gotta do The Wild Bunch. When i saw that film at six years old I thought it was a horror film. I quickly realized it was my favorite man's man film.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  6 лет назад

      Thanks for watching the video, myfonk, I appreciate it! I love this film more that I've taken the time to watch it carefully. I will check out Wild Bunch and put it on my list. Thanks again!

    • @myfonk6961
      @myfonk6961 6 лет назад +1

      Yes, u look at the lives of Jack and Roman and how it interwines with their real life lives....whew! Another film I believe is timeless: Paths of Glory

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  6 лет назад +1

      I was rather stunned at the parallels you point out. Amazing that they were able to make it work as a film. Paths of Glory is unbelievable. I plan on doing it but I admit it is a hard film to watch especially the executions.

    • @mrright2288
      @mrright2288 4 года назад

      The Godfather Of Cinema
      Paths of Glory is absolutely Awesome 👍

  • @ArkoshKovash
    @ArkoshKovash 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you. Nicely done.

  • @crypttorque681
    @crypttorque681 3 года назад +2

    Sir your film selection is on point. It's literally like looking at my movie shelves! Do you like King of New York? Keep up the great content!

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  3 года назад +1

      Right on, Hep Torque! Man, my ex father in law eat, slept, and brushed his teeth on The King Of New York. Christopher Walken's best movie, imo. Streaming is cool, but I like owning physical movies as it sounds like you do, also. When it comes to films like Chinatown, I have to own it. My living room furniture is literally movies, a couch, and a TV, lol. I am drowning in movies, love them. Chinatown is like a glass of expensive champagne that I only open on special occasions and definitely not with those who don't know the difference between a "movie" and film. Thanks again, Hep! Appreciate your support big time!! Btw, be looking out for a couple of new videos: 1 this weekend, and another next week--True Lies!

  • @veryspecific5592
    @veryspecific5592 5 лет назад +6

    thanks alot i have an exam about this movie and it really helped

  • @jdey1989
    @jdey1989 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for a great video

  • @daveatlarge5030
    @daveatlarge5030 6 лет назад +3

    Excellent review....

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  6 лет назад

      Thank you very much for watching it. I really appreciate the encouragement!

  • @kamalelhoseny2545
    @kamalelhoseny2545 4 года назад +1

    Great analysis

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  4 года назад

      Thanks for watching this video and leaving a comment, Kamal! Much appreciated.

  • @lightningguy468
    @lightningguy468 Год назад +1

    This is how I describe school sometimes because it tends to be stressful. School is Chinatown in a way because of how people can treat me

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  Год назад

      I hear you thanks for watching this video

    • @lightningguy468
      @lightningguy468 Год назад +1

      @@godfatherofcinema what does Chinatown make you think of?

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  Год назад

      @@lightningguy468 Regret. A resolve not to make the same mistakes. Resignation.

  • @TOM-gk8lv
    @TOM-gk8lv 3 года назад +1

    Thanks a lot 😌🙏😁

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching this video, Vedagya! Greatly appreciated support! ruclips.net/channel/UCGecylw3kUwJHRbonSID5lg

  • @R.R.C.7979
    @R.R.C.7979 4 года назад

    Thank you for your review ,it was very good..

  • @drewpac1765
    @drewpac1765 4 года назад +3

    Nice breakdown man, I agree it’s very well written. I don’t suppose you have a video on “One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest” as well? Another strong Nicholson performance, and I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on the symbolism of that film.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for the comment. I'm working on Interstellar now but I might do One Flew Over The Cuckoos next after it. Thanks again.

    • @drewpac1765
      @drewpac1765 4 года назад +1

      Good to know, thank you! I will subscribe, and look forward to seeing Cuckoos Nest, if you so choose, as well as the rest of your upcoming videos.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  4 года назад +1

      @@drewpac1765 Thanks very much. I appreciate it!

  • @benjaminduval6054
    @benjaminduval6054 Год назад +1

    Great breakdown, very helpful.
    This move still confuses me tho.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  Год назад

      Right on thanks for watching it and leaving a comment great movie

  • @jesusrz81
    @jesusrz81 5 лет назад +1

    Great video. Just saw this film yesterday. Curious about Two Jakes.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks for watching the video, Chewy. If you do see the Two Jakes let me know because I haven't seen it since it is not directed by Roman Polanski whose style I admire a lot.

    • @jesusrz81
      @jesusrz81 5 лет назад +1

      @@godfatherofcinema Awesome. I'll let you know!

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  5 лет назад

      Looking forward to it, Chewy!

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  4 года назад

      @K L Thanks. Good actor does not a director make, except if you're Mel Gibson, Ron Howard, or Clint.

  • @AlchemicalForge91
    @AlchemicalForge91 2 года назад +1

    Love your content

  • @zacharyantle7940
    @zacharyantle7940 6 лет назад +7

    Awesome shit dude! Was watching this one earlier so wasn't this a find? Hahaha. Do you take requests btw?

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  6 лет назад

      Praise the Lord! Thanks for the compliment, Zach. I'm open to requests!

  • @ShivamSingh-yl7jo
    @ShivamSingh-yl7jo 5 лет назад +2

    What is Sophia doing in the background?

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  5 лет назад +1

      Lol. You noticed that! I practice my photography lighting on her. Good eye!

  • @mrright2288
    @mrright2288 4 года назад +1

    this was outstanding..
    could you please review the 1967 film, the Incident.. ?
    starring Martin Sheen and Tony Musante.. thank you

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for checking out the video and the comment. I've never heard of the Incident; who directed it?

    • @mrright2288
      @mrright2288 4 года назад +1

      The Godfather Of Cinema
      Larry Peerce is the directors name... I first saw the film in 1970 or something... but it was the type of movie that you never quite forget... later I was able to find a VHS copy in a local Blockbuster video store that was going out out business..
      thanks for your reply... I have just subscribed to your channel and I look forward to enjoying all of your outstanding work .

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  4 года назад +1

      @@mrright2288 Thank you very much, Mr Right. I will definitely look into the film you recommend. I think movies of that time period were infinitely better than films today which rely to heavily on special effects and other distracting elements as opposed to solid writing and acting. Also, I will be putting out another video in a couple of weeks on Christopher Nolan's film INTERSTELLAR which I am now working on. Hit the bell and check back in for it.

  • @maggot92
    @maggot92 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @alhamzamake9932
    @alhamzamake9932 4 года назад +1

    Interesting.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  4 года назад

      Thanks for watching, alhamza! Very much appreciated and stay safe!

  • @atashaheen5662
    @atashaheen5662 3 года назад +1

    nice video

  • @johnstrong9744
    @johnstrong9744 3 года назад +1

    I like what you said about the wife of the firsherman being a victim. Good narrative voice too!

  • @KBrianO
    @KBrianO 4 года назад +3

    I dont think Katherine is mistress of Hollis. I think he was just looking out for her and there's no hint that they're having an affair. I think they're relationship is like father-daughter and evelyn doesn't want katherine to know that her father is her grandfather.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  4 года назад +1

      Hi, Brian. I point out the fact that Hollis and Katherine ARE NOT LOVERS in the video. I also point out the fact that Evelyn does not want Katherine to know that Noah is her (Katherine's) father. Thanks for watching it.

  • @lightningguy468
    @lightningguy468 2 года назад +1

    Jack Nicholson is one of my favorite actors that's part of the reason why I watched it

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  2 года назад

      What thanks for watching this video Jack Nicholson and Marlon Brando are my all-time favorite actors I would appreciate if you subscribe I have a new video coming out Tuesday the Godfather

    • @lightningguy468
      @lightningguy468 2 года назад +1

      @@godfatherofcinema Thanks. Also have you seen One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and The Shining?

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  2 года назад

      @@lightningguy468 Sorry for taking a while to get back to your comment. I have not seen One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest yet but I have seen (and love) The Shining. Nicholson's probably my favorite actor along with Brando.

    • @lightningguy468
      @lightningguy468 2 года назад

      @@godfatherofcinema you should watch it

  • @daveatlarge5030
    @daveatlarge5030 6 лет назад +5

    This movie holds true to this day.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  6 лет назад

      I agree. One of those classic films that will never get old, just better with time.

    • @daveatlarge5030
      @daveatlarge5030 6 лет назад +1

      Polanski already knew how the system works. I saw it again today.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  6 лет назад

      This is one of those films that was OK the first time I saw it that I had to grow to appreciate over time. Faye was my favorite actress. Really had it together.

  • @Meridian24
    @Meridian24 Год назад +1

    Great analysis. Could have done with a spoiler warning though.

  • @daveatlarge5030
    @daveatlarge5030 6 лет назад +2

    Hope you can review vertigo one day.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  6 лет назад +4

      I did a very short review of Vertigo but I'll have to redo it to give the film the justice it deserves. Hitchcock's best film, imo. James Stewart is in my top 3 all-time great male actors. Thanks.

    • @daveatlarge5030
      @daveatlarge5030 6 лет назад

      Agreed.....

  • @paulbuschman8318
    @paulbuschman8318 Год назад

    JJ Gittes was a former cop, not a district attorney.

  • @Sami-se8bw
    @Sami-se8bw 3 года назад +1

    This is good

  • @godfatherofcinema
    @godfatherofcinema  3 года назад +2

    Thanks for watching. Check out my new essay on 'Birdman' ruclips.net/video/p5kTP-O_6dg/видео.html

  • @phillipmel
    @phillipmel 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you sir. I was (long ago) I was a 'free press' quality control tech, etc. and later discovered my skill in law, etc. Although partiall bi-lingual I nearly got 'Chinatowned' by lainos in a gov. housing project somewhere in CA. Kinda like slick Willie Clinton, but I wasn't popular nor political. And I prefer (mainly) people of color. In 1999, after Bill said that he was like a black man, Chris Rock joked: He --Bill was 'like' a black man: Wife's a bitch, he got no money, and his friends were in jail {Ark.whitewater 'scandal'} VERY funny. Chris rock seriously also said that prejudice is not in the past --it's real. Godspeed anf good luck, esp. to you, Chris and Colin Koerpernick.

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  5 лет назад

      Hi, Phillip. Thanks for watching the video. Chris was right. Racism hasn’t gone anywhere. Godspeed to you also

  • @amitbansod8867
    @amitbansod8867 4 года назад +3

    You just told the story and nothing else

  • @samarthagnihotri2633
    @samarthagnihotri2633 4 года назад +1

    Have you reviewed any Kurosawa, I think you'd love his work

    • @godfatherofcinema
      @godfatherofcinema  4 года назад

      Thanks again, Samarth. I have done some Kurosawa. Here are a couple of vids: ruclips.net/video/4jZ3N9DB8Ps/видео.html
      ruclips.net/video/IPwzVkjlL6E/видео.html

  • @anotherblonde
    @anotherblonde 3 года назад +1

    A vessel for Noah

  • @4427edward
    @4427edward 3 года назад +1

    Some of the facts are wrong: the fake Mrs. Mulwray is not blond, Jake was not a DA, water was dumped in the ocean not in the valley. This is an interesting piece but it makes you wonder what else this commentator got wrong!