Two Movies by Nicolas Roeg

a british director most prominent in the 70's
who made a bit mysterious and beautifully chocking portraits
which naturally weaves together fictional with sexual elements




THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH

by Nicolas Roeg 1976
based on a story by Walter Tevis

to music by John Phillips, Stomu Yamashta a.o.



"- Where exactly do you come from?
- Well, I'm not an astronomer, but... somewhere down there! [points]
... ...
My own planet has evidence of visitors too. You must have seen them here?
- No, I don't think so."


most Peculiar Role : THOMAS JEROME NEWTON (David Bowie)

most Adorable Role : MARY-LOU (Candy Clark)

most Frustrating Role : OLIVER FARNSWORTH (Buck Henry)



I give stars from 1 to 7

3 Characters
7 Scenery
5 Camerawork

4 Thrill
3 Conflict
3 Humour

2 Psychology
4 Philosophy
6 Fantasy

2 Composition
7 Music
5 Concept

5 Total Experience During
6 Expectation Before
4 After Reflection


66 /15

= 4.4




and before that I saw




WALKABOUT

shot in Australian desert

by Nicolas Roeg 1971
based on a story by James Vance Marshall

to music by John Barry



most Peculiar Role : BOY, SMALL BROTHER (Luc Roeg)

most Adorable Role : GIRL, BIG SISTER (Jenny Agutter)

most Frustrating Role : FATHER (John Meillon)


and many animals in sudden close-ups



I give stars from 1 to 7

5 Characters
6 Scenery
7 Camerawork

4 Thrill
3 Conflict
2 Humour

4 Psychology
3 Philosophy
5 Fantasy

5 Composition
7 Music
6 Concept

6 Total Experience During
4 Expectation Before
5 After Reflection


72 /15

= 4.8



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