Reflections of Black was interesting, I liked how it could be interpreted differently by everyone. It had a different feel from the other films we saw, the darkness of it both in sight and theme. The subtle shots that give you a glimpse of the world, as a blind man might see it through hearing. The scratching of the eyes was an unusual technique that might seem basic now but appeared dramatic for its time.
The other films we saw although beautiful and painsteaking to make were too much for me to watch, just too fast, they almost made me dizzy. If you took an individul frame or a grouping for a photo display I think they would be beautiful like stained glass, but to watch even for more than a few minutes was too much.
I liked Kenneth Anger's Fireworks, its funny he made it while his parents were away. I've had 2 experiences when I've come home and my boys were playing with the video tape, making movies for U-Tube (not like Anger's!) just dancing hip hop, the one is so funny because you hear the door open and me not knowing the tape is running start bitching "I can hear the music from outside, wasting my batteries on this bullshit!" Its pretty funny, anyway.....for 17 years old you have to give him credit, although the penis firework scene is a little corny, the sailors going after him, the opening & ending scenes, he had a real talent early on for how to cut the scenes, and his use of light is amazing especially in Waterworks, the water, the reflections, the music and how he paced it and used slow and zoom, a pleasure to watch.
Yes it was interesting what Anger was able to create at such a young age. Maybe filming while his parents were away allowed for less distractions or perhaps he thought they would not appreciate or understand his art.
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