First, I will say that Sunday evening was one of the greatest movie nights I have been to! Thank you, Jamalieh, for being born.
I sat for a while with this one, guys. There were moments of wondering when the film would end and times when I wished I had brought some needles and yarn to move around my fingers in hopes of keeping my mind focused on Godard's political lectures. Ramblings, really. It's okay to call Godard a rambler who is very chaotic. I decided to write him a letter.
Dear Godard,
I'll always love you for "Breathless". Jean Seberg is captivating and sexy with short hair, that striped dress, and black top hat. Come to think of it, we should have watched that movie. The point is, we didn't and while I have been sitting with the one we did watch, I realize there are moments when you captured much beauty in the chaotic nature of people and the forest. You really have an eye, too, Godard. Like the scene when the two burned that perfectly nice girl in the middle of the woods and kept saying that she was only a part of a story, not real. Well, she was really burning wasn't she? Truth is, I was mesmerized in part by the green leafy forest and in part by the man sitting next to his burning corpse friend.
Thank you for your time,
Chanin H.
Below are three scenes that I have revisited since the first time and appreciate for their moods, chaos, and camera work, as seen separated from the rest of the movie (which I am still digesting and may need to put away for a while). I encourage you to comment and discuss.
