tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post4222925595127153256..comments2024-02-23T08:34:18.306+00:00Comments on Checking On My Sausages: MusesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-25598743127497156012011-06-21T06:58:52.114+01:002011-06-21T06:58:52.114+01:00"May I say something trivial?"
Of cours..."May I say something trivial?"<br /><br />Of course! Yes, she was attractive and charismatic too. You've just inspired me to look for a recent photo of Anna. I hadn't seen any image of her later than the 1960s.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036103762441216161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-26947061728550383552011-06-20T17:07:45.248+01:002011-06-20T17:07:45.248+01:00May I say something trivial? Jean-Luc Godard had r...May I say something trivial? Jean-Luc Godard had really a taste. Anna Karina were one of the most beautiful women on the planet. And she still is.Stefano Barçahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08595911261847014765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-58029436620952939302011-02-23T06:49:18.806+00:002011-02-23T06:49:18.806+00:00Yes. You're quite right Gabriel. It's anot...Yes. You're quite right Gabriel. It's another example too of the professional/personal connection.<br /><br />Thanks.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036103762441216161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-50940086143330941792011-02-22T19:35:36.047+00:002011-02-22T19:35:36.047+00:00what about ingrid bergman and rossellini?
cheers ...what about ingrid bergman and rossellini?<br /><br />cheers from mx!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-1603811349535264732011-02-22T09:49:00.412+00:002011-02-22T09:49:00.412+00:00Thank you JAFB!
I was just flicking through Tsai ...Thank you JAFB!<br /><br />I was just flicking through Tsai Ming Liang's THE HOLE. You're quite right. Scorsese seems to have replaced De Niro with Di Caprio.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036103762441216161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-53109132102099773162011-02-22T08:26:03.151+00:002011-02-22T08:26:03.151+00:00Stephen,
This is a great list. I'm not able t...Stephen,<br /><br />This is a great list. I'm not able to think of many pairs outside of this list, except Cassavetes/Rowlands, Bartas/Golubeva. But then, if you aren't looking just for male director - female actor pairs, there are also examples such as Tsai/Lee, Weerasethakul/Kaewbuadee, Scorsese/De Niro etc.<br /><br />Cheers!Just Another Film Buffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880550053788464732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-12688376144082445822011-02-19T10:13:07.394+00:002011-02-19T10:13:07.394+00:00"Heck, I didn't know Mike Leigh and Aliso..."Heck, I didn't know Mike Leigh and Alison Steadman used to be married."<br /><br />Haha!<br /><br />"And did I really write down "Fassfinder"?"<br /><br />I honestly didn't notice(!)Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036103762441216161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-69759509304694064682011-02-19T10:06:04.324+00:002011-02-19T10:06:04.324+00:00Heck, I didn't know Mike Leigh and Alison Stea...Heck, I didn't know Mike Leigh and Alison Steadman used to be married.<br /><br />And did I really write down "Fassfinder"? Ha! Brilliant!Michael Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08514131138183593544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-78317100910007380682011-02-19T07:00:17.586+00:002011-02-19T07:00:17.586+00:00Good choices. I think Mike Leigh and Alison Steadm...Good choices. I think Mike Leigh and Alison Steadman is a particularly great example. I just looked her up and I had no idea that they used to be married.<br /><br />I saw Leonora Silveira in Oliveira's Abraham Valley recently. I didn't know they were a frequent partnership.<br /><br />Thanks.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036103762441216161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-85596963635997909772011-02-19T00:35:14.172+00:002011-02-19T00:35:14.172+00:00I've meandered into this post a little late, b...I've meandered into this post a little late, but nevertheless its a grand post, Stephen, one that sparks off one's own ideas/ thoughts.<br />Off the top of my head I can think of:<br />Rainer Werner Fassfinder/ Hanna Schygulla (or Margit Carstensen, as well)<br />Mike Leigh/ Alison Steadman<br />Manoel de Oliviera/ Leonora Silveira<br />Kenji Mizoguchi/ Kinuyo TanakaMichael Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08514131138183593544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-57862861178496068592011-02-15T07:48:56.441+00:002011-02-15T07:48:56.441+00:00"It's through her that he enacts his revi..."It's through her that he enacts his revisionist view of '50s melodrama and, I'd argue, they've done some of their best work together."<br /><br />Aha. Yes, if there's a specific inspiration, or the actor/actress is being used as a voice for certain ideas elaborated on over a series of films then she is a sort of muse.<br /><br />"She's been married to Joel for approaching 30 years, and starred in 3 of their movies, giving supporting performances in others."<br /><br />That's another good choice, Andreas - especially as it is the Coens' films that I associate her with. I didn't know she was married to one of them, but I generally steer clear of the stories played out behind the scenes.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036103762441216161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-36039523243526504292011-02-14T21:21:14.986+00:002011-02-14T21:21:14.986+00:00About Haynes and Moore, they've only collabora...About Haynes and Moore, they've only collaborated on Safe and Far from Heaven (plus a non-Bob Dylan role in I'm Not There), but there's still a definite muse quality to Moore's place in his films. It's through her that he enacts his revisionist view of '50s melodrama and, I'd argue, they've done some of their best work together.<br /><br />Along similar lines, how about Frances McDormand and the Coens? She's been married to Joel for approaching 30 years, and starred in 3 of their movies, giving supporting performances in others. Having two directors might be bending the rules, but I think there's at least a comparable muse situation at play.Andreashttp://mendthiscrack.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-46445324916744180552011-02-14T17:52:51.881+00:002011-02-14T17:52:51.881+00:00Thank you Terrill.
I tried to find images that c...Thank you Terrill. <br /><br />I tried to find images that caught some of the essence of their on-screen personality and charisma.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036103762441216161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-41788762332461565312011-02-14T16:51:28.317+00:002011-02-14T16:51:28.317+00:00I none to add Stephen but appreciate the list and ...I none to add Stephen but appreciate the list and addition. Plus the photographs you have chosen have a special appeal and seem to capture what has been said about "the camera loves them." A great Valentine's Day post. TerrillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-21801447313375726902011-02-14T13:43:34.541+00:002011-02-14T13:43:34.541+00:00"It's really fascinating to see how direc..."It's really fascinating to see how directors and performers complement each other, and how personal lives factor into that."<br /><br />Yes. It's interesting to what extent films are conceived and changed with an actress in mind.<br /><br />"How about Todd Haynes and Julianne Moore?"<br /><br />How many films of his has she been in? (I can think of two but that's it).Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036103762441216161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-21504881493006566822011-02-14T07:00:15.807+00:002011-02-14T07:00:15.807+00:00It's funny - I've been meaning to write so...It's funny - I've been meaning to write something on this topic for a while. It's really fascinating to see how directors and performers complement each other, and how personal lives factor into that.<br /><br />I'm glad somebody else mentioned Ozu and Hara. How about Todd Haynes and Julianne Moore?Andreashttp://mendthiscrack.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-90286233756783100252011-02-14T06:29:24.735+00:002011-02-14T06:29:24.735+00:00Thanks Sam.
Your pairings are fine choices too. I...Thanks Sam.<br /><br />Your pairings are fine choices too. I remembered Hideko Takamine right at the last minute. I'm glad you approve.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036103762441216161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-73616997387121768122011-02-14T06:26:50.683+00:002011-02-14T06:26:50.683+00:00Bob,
I hadn't heard of Thea Von Harbou but, r...Bob,<br /><br />I hadn't heard of Thea Von Harbou but, reading up quickly on her, her relationship with Fritz Lang was certainly a close and intriguing one.<br /><br />Yes, I limited myself to actresses because there's something intimate and special about the (male) Director/Actress dynamic in these pairings regardless of whether there was any romance behind the scenes or not. <br /><br />I suppose De Niro and Scorsese is one of the best known actor/director partnerships.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036103762441216161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-57570712169429402982011-02-13T20:22:25.595+00:002011-02-13T20:22:25.595+00:00This is a fantastic idea, and the choices are quin...This is a fantastic idea, and the choices are quintessential.<br /><br />As it is my absolute #1 pairing (even ahead of Bergman/Ullmann) would be:<br /><br />Ozu/Setsuko Hara<br /><br />Then there's the celebrated association of Cukor and Hepburn.<br /><br />I also applaud the special (and timely) mention here of Takamine/Naruse.Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-18674499703825417012011-02-13T17:11:11.715+00:002011-02-13T17:11:11.715+00:00Outside of the director/actor paradigm, there'...Outside of the director/actor paradigm, there's Fritz Lang and Thea von Harbou.<br /><br />Outside of the man/woman paradigm, there's Jean Cocteau and Jean Marais.Bob Clarkhttp://www.designersdilemma.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-59650731492461954822011-02-13T09:12:11.595+00:002011-02-13T09:12:11.595+00:00Thanks Drew.
"I have to say I'd personal...Thanks Drew.<br /><br />"I have to say I'd personally take Juliet Berto over Bulle (much as I love her) as far as Rivette goes, though I know the latter appeared in more of his films."<br /><br />It was the amount of films that swung it (and my personal preference!). Anyway, it's the strength of the association too. When I think of one, I think of the other. I do enjoy watching Juliet Berto too.<br /><br />"Love seeing the inclusion of the recently passed Hideko Takamine...Really looking forward to exploring more of her work with Naruse."<br /><br />I've only seen her in two films but she drew me in. I too would like to see more of Naruse's films even though I didn't particularly like the ones I saw (apart from Takamine's performances).Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036103762441216161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-65264551535149574272011-02-13T08:39:00.506+00:002011-02-13T08:39:00.506+00:00Awesome round up here, Stephen.
I have to say I&...Awesome round up here, Stephen. <br /><br />I have to say I'd personally take Juliet Berto over Bulle (much as I love her) as far as Rivette goes, though I know the latter appeared in more of his films. Somehow Juliet always struck me as reflecting Rivette's playful, spontaneous spirit a little more. But really that's splitting hairs, they are both amazing.<br /><br />Love seeing the inclusion of the recently passed Hideko Takamine. I just recently caught up with Floating Clouds for the first time, and she is simply a sublime screen presence. Really looking forward to exploring more of her work with Naruse.Drew McIntoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054307044280470117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-66036961952166891952011-02-12T17:36:56.058+00:002011-02-12T17:36:56.058+00:00Kelli,
I'd actually forgotten about her! I th...Kelli,<br /><br />I'd actually forgotten about her! I think I would have gone with Mia Farrow anyway though. Woody Allen seems to be the Director most people talk of as having 'muses'.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036103762441216161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-91261539592579532402011-02-12T16:15:07.003+00:002011-02-12T16:15:07.003+00:00Ah, thought you'd put Diane Keaton with Woody ...Ah, thought you'd put Diane Keaton with Woody Allen. =)Kelli Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269932900784757760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035434747786768960.post-51168222894653276252011-02-12T14:11:32.222+00:002011-02-12T14:11:32.222+00:00"Alfred Hitchcock/Grace Kelly--despite the fa..."Alfred Hitchcock/Grace Kelly--despite the fact that the two made few films together, I believe it's indisputable that Hitch was inspired by Kelly."<br /><br />Ah, absolutely. Originally I wanted to specify that these were partnerships in at least four or five films (I've added that in now) but this is a good choice.<br /><br />"Interesting that you pick Almodovar/Cruz, as I always think of Carmen Maura as being his muse. Or perhaps, at least his intitial one."<br /><br />I admit to not having seen more than a couple of Almodovar's older films but, having seen Cruz in his last two films and knowing she appeared in a couple of others, I went with her. <br /><br />You can have more than one muse of course. Scarlett Johansson almost made the cut as another for Woody Allen but she's only been in three of his films so far and it's debatable whether she is at her best in, or defined by, his films.<br /><br />I've never known who the actresses are in Argento's films. I should pay more attention(!). Thanks for the other pairings too. Interesting choices.<br /><br />"Always enjoy reading your writing, Stephen. Hope all is well and have a great weekend."<br /><br />Thanks very much, Hans. You too.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036103762441216161noreply@blogger.com