A poem inspired by the works of filmmaker Ingmar Bergman.
Ticket Stubs
Kill Your Godarlings
This essay is concerned with and inspired by the oscillation and interplay of bittersweetness found in Maude’s odorific machine. This scene and our two characters are from the 1971 cult classic Harold and Maude, the second film from New Hollywood director Hal Ashby. Together, the two characters belong to the larger outfit of misfits, outsiders, and rebels that populate Hal Ashby’s oeuvre.
Over the Shoulder
German Expressionism was born at a tumultuous time in German history. Despite the chaotic period, it produced a distinct style. The movement rushed in new storytelling methods, themes, and stylistic techniques. The iconic films of this movement dealt with the fracturing of reality, which reflected the paradoxical nature of Germany’s identity.