The Collaborations of Julianne Moore and Todd Haynes: Masters of Genre
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May December marks the fifth collaboration between actress Julianne Moore and director Todd Haynes. In this video I look at their working relationship and why it has become so fruitful!
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It tickles me immensely that the way we are introduced to the concept of Frank being gay in Far From Heaven is by seeing him go in a movie theatre to watch The Three Faces Of Eve
I think its safe to say after working 30 years together. With their friendship, id say its rather endearing to call their friend ship “creative soulmates”, its sweet. ❤
I cant believe that you make these amazing videos for free, im always amazed by how educational, interesting, and well-researched they are
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I love the idea that Safe, Far from Heaven, and May December make up a Haynes/Moore trilogy of the white housewife. Adding such a direct mirror/foil with Natalie Portman's character was absolute genius on the part of Samy Burch, something I'm not sure Haynes would have developed on his own but which adds dimension to his usual themes. I hope everyone involved with May December wins many awards.
You know what? I love that Haynes brought up "Manhattan." Moore's description of the way her character Gracey acts in order to control the relationship between her and Joe, is exactly how Woody Allen controls his relationship between his 17 year old "love interest" Tracy in "Manhattan." Woody Allen's 42 year old TV writer acts the shrinking violet, the child-like man, while Tracy is portrayed as the "mature," confident, in-charge WOMAN who knows what she wants and gets it. The difference? Moore is acutely aware that she is playing a delusional, manipulative predator in an abusive relationship. Woody's is played straight. Of course knowing what we know about him, we know why.
I love this comment so much
WTF julianne blew me away with those few clips of how she changed her voice & posture in safe... time to watch that movie now
I can’t imagine having a better creative soulmate. Julianne is a quintessential muse - unbelievably beautiful, profoundly expressive, eagerly capable of transforming into whatever you need her to be. A true collaboration that yields masterful results. ❤
Safe is so underrated. I had to watch it for a class and was blown away.
Safe is the movie that made me a Julianne Moore fan
It's very clear that her being stilted was 100% intentional @nickxero2740
Julianne Moore's an actress who managed to make Sarah Palin look sympathetic. Let that sink in for a minute.
I always felt like Natalie Portman could make a great Sarah Palin. Or maybe Lorraine Bracco
That indeed seems like a feat rarely achieved
I was going to say it would be like an actor managing to giving pathos to Trump but that's a whole different animal altogether. Maybe a better analogy would be some actor pulling off Tucker Carlson or Ron DeSantis with sympathetic dimensions lol
I used to be friends with a few Republicans and when Game Change came out they obviously didn't like it but the biggest complaint was that she sounded nothing like Palin who is obviously very visible and at the time I kind of agreed. If we're looking at how Julianne would have approached the role, my guess is that her vocal choice wasn't going off of her various Fox News appearances or rally speeches but probably was studying her pre-2008 appearances when she was "just governor" in which case her voice is more flat in its delivery and less bombastic. Presumably Julianne was trying to do Sarah as she might be behind closed doors rather than just rip off Tina Fey. It reminds me a little of the South Park Palin parody which went down a similar route by having that version drop the faux folksy act as soon as she's away from the podium and start speaking with British jewel thief accent...
What a wonderful video essay! I often feel like movies are not for me, as I fail to appreciate all the moving pieces that make a cinema, but I also cannot stay away. The one aspect of movies that fascinates me the most is probably the collaborations between artists adept at different aspect. And then, when these creative souls find each other, magic happens! I've only watched Far From Heaven and May December from out of their five collaborations, but after watching your video, I badly want to watch Safe. The thoughts she had right after reading the script and the choices she made to express that, truly the stuff of legends.
Please make this a series, I'd love to know about more creative soulmates!
We don't deserve you, Izzy. We truly don't. I can't thank you enough for giving us so much through your work
"What am I going to do: not mention 'Body of Evidence'?" followed by the slap scene.
And the Karen Carpenter story does exist? Omg, the year is ending with a high. Thank you for your excellent work.
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I watched it in the theatre - it wasn't banned in the country where I saw it.
I'm a mid 30's straight dude, I really enjoy your work. You bring these topics that i would never even consider thinking about and make them so fascinating and thought provoking. Thank you. I feel like i'm not educated enough in film to have a in depth opinion, but every time i see one of these videos, i get a little closer and i understand where you are coming from. Thanks so much for your hard work.
Julianne Moore has an impressive catalogue of playing broken and/or complicated women. She’s the best at it.
It makes me think she should collaborate with Carrie Coon at some point.
I have never watched any of these? This channel never fails to show me new stuff that I really want to watch.
Since BKR mentioned ‘the Todd Haynes special’ in the Nicole Kidman video, I’ve been most intrigued. Also, thank you for your video essays and here’s to more of them!
Ha! Thank you. I remembered that line, but I couldn't remember which vid it came from.
As always, loved this video!
Moore is a fantastic actress! With all the roles Moore has had in her career, her performances never repeats themselves.
Joe Says: She (JM) is the main reason I bought (for cheap, tho!) A DVD of a movie I'd Never Seen Before and didn't even know had existed, "What Maisie Knew," (based on a short story[?] by a long-dead author from the crack of the 20th Century - a storyline Updated to our "Modern" times) and JM Did NOT DISAPPOINT [I KNEW She Wouldn't!!!] - Despite playing yet another Complex Character who you can Absolutely HATE at a certain moment in the story (Or at Least, Resent) but making the character REAL Enough to Connect with and actually end up feeling sympathy (Well, SOME Genuine Sympathy) For... and isn't That a testament to JM's Skills! [Not to mention the leading man - Absolutely DELICIOUS on-screen and Super Crush-Worthy! I have joked, "What Maisie Knew was How Lovable that Dude Is!" [And that movie was made Before he played Tarzan!]
This is the most in depth video essay about a powerhouse director and actress I've ever seen. Julianne Moore came to my concierge desk needing a rental car. It was 1990. I have no idea who she is. Little make up. Her smile lit up the lobby. I had to stand, as you would with a truly beautiful person. Later, I saw a film VANYA ON 42nd STREET. I kept looking at this actress, knowing I knew her from somewhere. Notes her name and got right into SAFE. Her collaborations with TOD HAYNES are always exceptional. HAYNES takes up the slack where "women's pictures" left off. The psyche of the female takes center stage. Refreshing. Thank you for this in depth look.❤
I'm only 4:45 into the video now, but had to chime in with the fun fact that Donald Wildmon, the notorious anti-gay "preacher" who targeted "Poison," died two days ago. Talk about timing!
Finished the video and loved the exploration of this partnership and of Haynes' deft hand with tone & genre. I've seen "May/December' three times now and with all the discussion of the film as camp, comedy and/or melodrama, I don't see it described in the way I initially took it - a gothic horror story, a la Edgar Allen Poe. There's a couple locked in a deeply unhealthy psychosexual entanglement, living in the big house with apparently no money concerns, visited by an outsider who becomes more and more like the woman in the couple while also totally disrupting their lives. Whatever the genre you put the film in, Haynes has used his knowledge of the medium to keep us enraptured but in the end learning the truth that there's no way to handle Gracie & Joe's story 'sensitively," no great love story misunderstood by the world. Gracie is a manipulative, gaslighting groomer who has caused enormous damage to Joe.
I love this channel! I have to say something, when I first started watching this channel I didn’t have the best opinion of camp but since I’ve watched so many films from these videos and Izzie’s many recommendations I have to say I like camp now. I still believe that camp better suits comedy than drama but I even enjoy camp in dramas like All About Eve which is one of my favorites of all time! I’ve seen so many campy films recommended by BKR like Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, Pillow Talk, Judy Garland musicals, Leave Her to Heaven, Valley of the Dolls, and so much more. I’ve grown to appreciate it. And I’m happy to say that I was wrong.
I can’t tell you how I love so many campy movies with Bette Davis in it. This channel has truly opened my eyes and helped me to appreciate something I didn’t use to.
P.S. Total props for that Marlee Matlin shoutout! 😍
I think that's what good criticism should do, educate your taste, open you to things you didn't know you would like.
@@StephenYuan I totally agree.
While we’re on the subject of campy Bette Davis movies, if you haven’t seen The Anniversary yet, drop whatever you’re doing and watch it now. It’s a film that seems to slip through the cracks pretty often, but it is deliciously wicked.
@@phoebevolz2291 I’m gonna check it out.
This is honestly one of the most brilliant videos you’ve ever made - and that is a VERY high bar. It’s like you can read your audience’s mind on what we will devour
You've made me want to watch every one of these films now!
'May December' was such a treat. For me 'Safe' remains one of the most haunting movies I have ever seen.
I'm interested Todd's future collaboration with Cate Blanchett. She was masterful in 'I'm not there' 'Carol'
So detailed in your storytelling you even make the ending of the video that is in essence a commercial for Mubi, seamless to the video essay we just were able to view and ingest. BKR really has a talent. Great work as always.
I want to watch this so bad, but I’ll have to come back once I’ve seen the rest of their collaborations ❤️
What a great end of 2023 gift! Their collaborations are excellent art. Thanks.
PS. I subscribed to MUBI last month and you're complete right! Best streaming platform ever! Happy 2024!
Safe is a haunting, mesmerizing movie & it completely hinges on Moore's performance, and she delivers beyond. Truly unique & indelible film & performance.
I have seen Far From Heaven (2002) and I was taken by the film as a whole, communicates the artiface of the time. I can't say I've seen any of Todd Haynes films since, but this essay does a wonderful job of pointing me in the direction to explore. I sometimes worry that Haynes films are too intellectually heavy for the average filmgoer, but maybe he just trusts audiences to be intelligent, which is rare.
May/December does look fascinating, so I will make a point to see it.
I knew that the Todd Haynes video would come someday, and it did not disappoint. I gave myself Barbra’s memoir as a Christmas gift, and now BKR gave us this. Great end to 2023. As Gracie Atherton-Yoo herself might say: Can’t wait to thee what nexth year bringth. Happy New Year, everyone.
Julianne Moore is just a fascinating actor. My favorite roles of hers are in Far from Heaven and The Hours, of course. She is also great in Boogie Nights, and even The Forgotten. Just overall a class act. Thank you for sharing this.
BKR does it again. Your video essays are so well studied and researched and you never ever miss a detail. Wonderful.
Far from Heaven is one of my favourite films ever. I’m gutted it’s not available on streaming services.
Dennis Haysbert did wonderful job in Far From Heaven
Still watching, but i just wanted to drop a comment that Far From Heaven is one of my favorite movies.
Excellent critical analysis of Moore and Haynes. I agree with Moore that an itinerant life brought up in a military family allowed me to recognise just how mutable things are.
TWO bkr videos in a month? We are spoiled!
well this was the best birthday present ever, incredible to watch such a meticulous and thoughtful exploration of Haynes and Moore's collaborations!
I’ve been quietly obsessed with this pairing forever, so to see this pop up on my page was an absolute delight. Thank you.
OMG??? An upload on NY??? Blessed 2024 🎆🎇
Todd Haynes has been one of my favourite directors since Far From Heaven, his films are just exquisite.
I could very happily read an entire book on your musings on the masterpiece that is Far From Heaven. This video is award worthy.
I thoroughly enjoy your video essays, and I am always impressed how you interpret movies, actors, etc; and their relationships with their work and their colleagues. How Julianne approaches her roles has always been fascinating to me, and it seems to me that she takes her time, and really considers every aspect of the role prior to accepting it. Then, once she accepts it, she puts her blood, sweat, tears, heart, and soul into the performance….. and boy does it show. She is incredibly talented.
It seems to me that is how you approach these works of art that you put together. You are incredibly talented, and you really look at things from every angle. Thank you for putting the work in. I truly enjoy it, and I especially love when you introduce me to someone, something, or a piece of media I hadn’t heard of before. I truly hope you enjoy putting these together as much as I enjoy watching them. Take care. 😊❤
I was just sitting down to watch Safe… perfect timing Be Kind Rewind
Not even halfway but truly wonderful analysis but also GREAT editing, subtle and precise. Your script is good, clear, your narration is impeccable. Never a bad video!
oh you made this for me
When I saw this in my subscriptions, I immediately clicked play.
Now this is a unique topic and love it!!! I wouldn’t have thought of talking about such a collaboration between actress and director. Thank you 😊
I have goosebumps just learning about Safe, thank you for this video!!
What an amazing video! I love their creative partnerships together, Safe, Far From Heaven, and May December are all great 👍 Their work together and separately I hold with such high regard ❤
i thought superstar was unavailable full stop, aaah thank you!
Thanks for this video. I have always wondered about directors who keep casting the same actors, other than the idea of having a better looking avatar. The idea that a psychic shorthand was created between them was mind-blowing.
So glad that this was the first vid I watched in 2024. Thank you Ms BKR!
Julianne Moore and Todd Haynes are a modern classic cinema duo. Thans for the great content and keep it coming! Your videos have been informative and have given me new and fresh perspectives on the movies, themes, and actors you have presented. May the New Year bring you continued success and prosperity! Happy New Year and cheers!!!! 🎉
My absolute wild amazing English/Writer's Craft teacher showed us a very illegal ripped DVD of the Karen Carpenter story in class and we were like 😮😮😮😮
liked before watching!! love julianne moore and todd haynes creative partnership
Just saw May December and was blown away by both the acting and the direction - did not realize they'd collaborated this much. Far From Heaven was already on my list (because Haynes did an interview on the Criterion edition of All That Heaven Allows), so now I need to delve deeper. Also had not made the connection between I'm Not There and Todd Haynes of the melodrama films - wow! Thanks for this video!
I’m sorry, Annette Benning just giving nooch at 36:00 has me CACKLING
Her understanding on gracie's character is so amazing
I enjoy how you tell these stories even though it occurs to me at various times that I hate movies as an art form.
In my opinion Natalie Portman gave her career best performance in this movie. ❤
Is that good??? I Need to watch.
Absolutely! It manages to be completely unhinged and extremely understated at the same time.
Charles melton is the one winning all the awards tho
I also loved it but Best Actress is stacked this year. So, I don't think she'll get the nomination. There might be room for Julianne Moore and there better be room for Charles Melton. He was a revelation!
YESSSSSSSSSSS this would make a great series! cant wait for 2024 bkr!
other diector/actress pairs id love to see
-sofia coppola/kirsten dunst
-sebastien guiterrez/carla gugino
-pedro almodovar/penelope cruz
-robert altman/shelley duvall
GREAT video. May December was probably my favorite or second favorite of the year. This movie had me hooked from the opening credits.
Coming back to say i love this video so much.
Love this. Love their collaboration - this deep dive is excellent. Thank you for all the work you did on this! It’s great. ❤
Far From Heaven brought back memories of watching soaps & old melodramas with me mum.
This is such an amazing video, Izzy!
What a fantastic mini-documentary! I love Moore so much, she always brings something interesting to her roles.
as usual, I come away from your videos with new insights and information. my curiosity is piqued in a whole new direction. thanks for always opening doors!
Thank you for this. Was about to watch another video essay but as soon as I saw this, it was a wrap. Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much for this video, Izzy. I love a Haynes/Moore collaboration and I love your videos and i just watched May/December so this video came with perfect timing. Happy new year!!
Perfect video, I didn’t want it to end
Thanks for the vid
Really like your cinephilia Ms Izzy. Happy 2024!
And, as usal, May December was barely recognized at the Oscars, because, God forbid, you make a film with a couple of women as predators!!!
Great as usual!!! Thanx!!!
From May to December, Boogie Nights is the only film i Remember
If the video was released two minutes ago, then those commenting on it now have not watched the video
This has been very interesting, especially as a deep dive into Todd Haynes' process. If you can stomach it, I'd be interested in seeing you do something similar with Dianne Wiest and Woody Allen, since Wiest has two Oscars from acting in Allen films.
New year's banger
I once read somewhere that the whole reason Julianne Moore got the half-sister role on As the World Turns was supposedly because the powers that be were thinking of firing her, so Doug Marland, then-headwriter, created the part to show them her range. Julianne has been nothing but gracious about her time on the show (unlike some actors [I am not badmouthing actors who were mistreated, more just those who seem ashamed of soaps]), and even returned briefly before the show ended.
Oh and Happy New Year to BKR and everyone else here.
Wasn't thinking of watching May December soon but this video changed my mind. It actually made me want to go back and watch all Todd Haynes movies! I've only watched Velvet Goldmine and I wasn't a fan of it (I agree with this critic 17:34 😅) and Carol of which I don't remember that much but Far From Heaven seem right up my alley! I've always wanted to see a "50s movie" but from a different prospective.
Great video as usual!
30 Rock has messed up my perception of Julianne. I keep expecting an over the top Boston accent.
Thanks so much for this! TBH, I hadn't appreciated Moore as an actress, so this was a real eye opener!
Brilliant. I would love to hear your thoughts on Penelope Cruz and her artistic partnership with Almodóvar.
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"Completely consumed by her environment in MOORE ways than one" eh?
Loved her also in maps to the stars
This is wonderful. Thank you
The julianne and scarlet fits made me laugh ohh the fashions of the 2000s
I love your work! Thanks for lending your perspective.
Director George Cukor and Katharine Hepburn, as you know, had a very similar creative relationship.
Loved all these movies
Happy New Year BKR! Love your video as always. Great way to start this year!
great video!! do you think you'd ever make your own film?
Fuck this is a good one, great way to end the year❤
Thank you for this great video, I always loved Julianne Moore
FYI "Shelter From The Storm" (in the title card in the silent movie from Wonderstruck) is a Dylan song
"Cast A Deadly Spell" was one of her very early roles where you could see that Julianne Moore was going to be great.
Thankyou for the recommendation of the Carpenters film. It's an interesting watch.
Best video essay ever!!!!
The voice she used for May December made perfect sense to me. It's like a Michelle Duggar voice aka a certain type of fundamentalist christian woman, which is a real intentionally childish and feminine voice that you often hear