Diva was such an amazing film. I am surprised it isn't more loved. French cinema is my favorite of all world cinema and it was circa 1982 that I started paying attention to their films.
This episode is unusual in that Kirlean Witness is a film that was made in 1978, Circle of Deceit and Diva are 1981. The reissue of Fantasia with the replaced soundtrack was 1982.
While I don’t think entertainment like Fantasia sends kids on an immediate journey of discovery into classical music, I do think it sows the seeds for later interest. Exposure to classical music for many in my generation started with Bugs Bunny cartoons, Sesame Street, and other children’s entertainment. After that it was orchestral music used in movie soundtracks like Star Wars and Superman. So as an adult it wasn’t a big step to get into classical music and modern orchestral music, which I grew to love and appreciate and still do to this day. And while I appreciate it as an adult, part of my enjoyment is in the nostalgia for Fantasia, What’s Opera Doc, and Darth Vader’s Imperial March.
Diva reminds me so much of a recent film Baby Driver; they both have the love of music with incredible thrilling action. I’m sure both Siskel and Ebert would have admired Baby Driver. But that’s just me.
I don't think I'm cultured enough to deal with the Opera singing and then the dirt bike engine in Diva. Both of the clips for the film in this segment were like fingernails on a chalkboard for me.
"Diva" is playing for its 40th Anniversary in 35mm at Film Forum in Manhattan starting 4/30...
Saw it yesterday, first time seeing it in a theater. So grateful for Film Forum.
Diva was such an amazing film. I am surprised it isn't more loved. French cinema is my favorite of all world cinema and it was circa 1982 that I started paying attention to their films.
DIVA.
Thanks for bringing Diva back to me.
I remember getting stoned all by myself one night and watched Fantasia. It changed my life.
i love this channel, it introduces to me all sorts of movies i've never heard of or seen on any "best of" lists. Diva is one i now have to watch
This episode is unusual in that Kirlean Witness is a film that was made in 1978, Circle of Deceit and Diva are 1981. The reissue of Fantasia with the replaced soundtrack was 1982.
While I don’t think entertainment like Fantasia sends kids on an immediate journey of discovery into classical music, I do think it sows the seeds for later interest. Exposure to classical music for many in my generation started with Bugs Bunny cartoons, Sesame Street, and other children’s entertainment. After that it was orchestral music used in movie soundtracks like Star Wars and Superman. So as an adult it wasn’t a big step to get into classical music and modern orchestral music, which I grew to love and appreciate and still do to this day. And while I appreciate it as an adult, part of my enjoyment is in the nostalgia for Fantasia, What’s Opera Doc, and Darth Vader’s Imperial March.
And just like that I am 13 years old again. Love it.
The kirlean witness has quite the plot wow
Never tire of seeing these two's delight when they love a movie
The Kirlean Witness sounds like something to check out because of its odd nature. It might be kind of fun.
Saw Diva again last year in the cinema. Really holds up.
Diva reminds me so much of a recent film Baby Driver; they both have the love of music with incredible thrilling action.
I’m sure both Siskel and Ebert would have admired Baby Driver. But that’s just me.
"Dollars" also has a good chase in it.
They won't get the message, they're both dead.
The "$" chase is next level
I don't think I'm cultured enough to deal with the Opera singing and then the dirt bike engine in Diva. Both of the clips for the film in this segment were like fingernails on a chalkboard for me.
Same here
There is way more than the classical music in the movie, give it a try the plot is great, it's one of my all times favorite movies.
Beethoven's 6th is not Prelude to the Afternoon of a Fawn. That's Debussy.
Fantasia was 👍👍👍👍