tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post5996481487229293062..comments2024-03-23T07:33:43.282-04:00Comments on ImageOut Festival Blog: Program 2: HowlAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08346600195030471628noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-58408611823927325882010-10-19T14:57:34.106-04:002010-10-19T14:57:34.106-04:00From the ballots:
Enjoyed it greatly -- very diffe...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />Enjoyed it greatly -- very different, creative, and moving in an unusual way for cinema (gay/lesbian or otherwise).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-49666699222981061682010-10-19T14:56:23.122-04:002010-10-19T14:56:23.122-04:00From the ballots:
Excellent but not sure about all...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />Excellent but not sure about all the graphics tho.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-90640769819097996532010-10-19T14:55:55.277-04:002010-10-19T14:55:55.277-04:00From the ballots:
I liked the animation segments a...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />I liked the animation segments and the court hearings. It made me think a little bit of "Inherit the Wind." I don't know if anybody else thought that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-86207464169050368242010-10-19T14:54:45.148-04:002010-10-19T14:54:45.148-04:00From the ballots:
A film which is as energetic and...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />A film which is as energetic and lyrical as the poem itself. The contrast with poem and colors, then use of black and white -- just a glorious and great film!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-87781401632377272972010-10-19T14:52:35.228-04:002010-10-19T14:52:35.228-04:00From the ballots:
Humanizing -- especially relatio...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />Humanizing -- especially relationship with Peter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-79216396046108748142010-10-19T14:52:05.115-04:002010-10-19T14:52:05.115-04:00From the ballots:
This movie truly surpassed my ex...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />This movie truly surpassed my expectations. The acting was terrific all around but James Franco was astounding. I was also fascinated by the use of animation. What a wonderful way to be introduced, or even re-introduced, to the actual poem, Howl. All in all, a unique experience.BGJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-11598234316392260122010-10-19T14:43:10.749-04:002010-10-19T14:43:10.749-04:00From the ballots:
Love creative blending of docume...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />Love creative blending of documentary and poetic/animation pieces. Caught the modern in the images. Great to "experience" the poetry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-92021718609861466632010-10-19T14:40:43.132-04:002010-10-19T14:40:43.132-04:00From the ballots:
Superb acting, including a very ...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />Superb acting, including a very natural portrayal of Ginsberg by James Franco. Franco blew me away with his outstanding acting. Ginsberg's intellectual brilliance was well established by the film.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-86663039969911750162010-10-19T14:38:58.319-04:002010-10-19T14:38:58.319-04:00From the ballots:
Four stars!<i>From the ballots:</i><br />Four stars!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-56004568541593230822010-10-19T14:38:42.061-04:002010-10-19T14:38:42.061-04:00From the ballots:
What an amazing combination of w...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />What an amazing combination of writing, color and B&W photography, and animation! Very powerful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-32894376092784050092010-10-19T14:37:44.119-04:002010-10-19T14:37:44.119-04:00From the ballots:
Excellent animation.
Excellent p...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />Excellent animation.<br />Excellent pacing.<br />Not a fan of Ginsberg but a fine story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-42397532277252116652010-10-19T14:37:02.631-04:002010-10-19T14:37:02.631-04:00From the ballots:
Moving, powerful, relevant, insp...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />Moving, powerful, relevant, inspiring, creative film!Sue Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-62855488180821983332010-10-19T14:36:08.580-04:002010-10-19T14:36:08.580-04:00From the ballots:
Very well done.
Excellent choice...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />Very well done.<br />Excellent choice for opening night.<br />Enjoyed director's presence and the Q&A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-54512658801223531482010-10-19T14:35:06.835-04:002010-10-19T14:35:06.835-04:00From the ballots:
Excellent. Well done. Got me in ...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />Excellent. Well done. Got me in touch with my youth. Enjoyed the evening.Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-54527502589270801972010-10-19T14:34:25.063-04:002010-10-19T14:34:25.063-04:00From the ballots:
An excellent combination of live...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />An excellent combination of live acting and animation; the animation kept the action quick and flowing ... as well as the black and white for the past scenes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-28698219973312624822010-10-19T14:32:58.714-04:002010-10-19T14:32:58.714-04:00From the ballots:
Exquisite!
Simply beautiful!<i>From the ballots:</i><br />Exquisite!<br />Simply beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-76070774382981560872010-10-19T14:31:49.026-04:002010-10-19T14:31:49.026-04:00From the ballots:
Excellent. Brought Ginsburg [sic...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />Excellent. Brought Ginsburg [sic] back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-89452181777246115002010-10-19T14:30:56.888-04:002010-10-19T14:30:56.888-04:00From the ballots:
An excellent homage to the poem,...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />An excellent homage to the poem, the poet and the times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-27377081412111156262010-10-19T14:30:09.712-04:002010-10-19T14:30:09.712-04:00From the ballots:
Extremely well-done film. Surpri...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />Extremely well-done film. Surprised that a movie about a poem could be so engaging and effective. Thoroughly enjoyed it. What a treat to have Jeffrey Friedman here.Tom Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-60887897558327134502010-10-19T14:28:56.245-04:002010-10-19T14:28:56.245-04:00From the ballots:
Basically an exegesis of "H...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />Basically an exegesis of "Howl" and only partly successful as such. But a charming tribute to Ginsburg [sic].Herb Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-11131009733189484782010-10-19T14:27:25.872-04:002010-10-19T14:27:25.872-04:00From the ballots:
Excellent! But too much blah-bla...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />Excellent! But too much blah-blah-blah before the film!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-2510179868889834212010-10-19T14:26:46.139-04:002010-10-19T14:26:46.139-04:00From the ballots:
Fantastic kick-off piece -- anim...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />Fantastic kick-off piece -- animation was tedious at times but only had to close eyes to experience the words of Ginsburg [sic].<br /><br />Suggest a microphone for audience questions -- from audience perspective, it's very difficult to track the response when the question cannot be heard.<br /><br />Opening Night party was a bust for those that sat in on Q&A and the long delayed start of HOWL. Tighten things up!! Would be much appreciated by your attendees -- Thanks.<br /><br />By the time of getting to Eros, snacks basically gone & picked over. Think of this for next year or have the "boy" flick first next year so we can enjoy ourselves!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-2559402840823234792010-10-19T14:21:24.201-04:002010-10-19T14:21:24.201-04:00From the ballots:
Most captivating! I knew of the ...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />Most captivating! I knew of the poet, his friends, but not his work. Thank you. Great lesson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-70568262004406050842010-10-19T14:19:01.398-04:002010-10-19T14:19:01.398-04:00From the ballots:
I liked it mostly, but the anima...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />I liked it mostly, but the animation didn't add much. Talk-Back ... WAY TOO LONG!Jamie Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206982122096688658.post-38525763009230514722010-10-19T14:17:48.808-04:002010-10-19T14:17:48.808-04:00From the ballots:
It was great to have the opportu...<i>From the ballots:</i><br />It was great to have the opportunity to watch this film with a predominantly gay audience. Fantastic interview with Jeffrey Friedman.Todd Pnoreply@blogger.com