Comments on: Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s Next Film Seems Like Subtler, Stranger, Artier Cousin To ‘Inception’

By: Maria

Maria — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:47:32 +0000

Oh you are one of those people who believe that blockbusters or any films with action cannot be challenging or thought-provoking,typical film snob. I actually think Nolan is quite adept at wrapping challenging ideas and philosophical concepts into mainstream movies that is why he is so popular and loved. Any film that creates debate and countless theories related to religion, Jungian philosophy or a metaphor for film itself is not simple just simply presented which creates broad appeal. Also I found The Dark Knight to be emotionally intense and morally complex which reminded me of Bergman in many ways, again just combined with typical action tropes which you apparently cannot get past. Anyway Weerasethakuls critique of Inception as being too logical is meaningless as that was integral to the plot.

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:47:32 +0000

"David Lynch and Christopher Nolan dazzle equally with their unique approaches" – a most ridiculous statement! Nolan, as Weerasethakul seems to believe (perhaps over-graciously in his critique), is a slick and mainstream commercial director with rather simple ideas which he crams into complex-looking narrative structures. That's why Batman is a good project for him – no need for any emotional or conceptual depth. Lynch, like Weerasethakul, is a thoughtful and utterly unique filmmaker whose vision and approach is unmatched.
Regardless, I expect this film to be incredible. I just had to comment on this thoughtless, silly comparison… This writer, when told that something is about dreams, thinks immediately of Inception. Perhaps he has never seen films by Bunuel, Bergman, Tarkovsky, Tarr, etc etc.
It is quite reductive to compare these directors.

By: bohmer

bohmer — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:47:32 +0000

Very exciting news considering the absence of the likes of Lynch…The second part of Tropical Malady blew me away!

By: yer

yer — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:47:32 +0000

This man is one of the best directors alive and so young (for an established director). Can't wait to see how the rest of his career pans out.