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I'm in a Brazil state of mind.

Posted about 4 years ago
Having seen Terry Gilliam's fantastic *"Brazil":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil_%28film%29* yesterday, it really is no wonder.I have such a soft spot for cult sci-fi movies that deal with suppressing governments..Ary Barroso's Aquarela do Brasil is the sonic motif of the film, and we have the pleasure of hearing it in various versions, all lovely, if I may say so.I'm sure I'm preaching to the converted now, but I thought I'd share this version of the song by Kate Bush here.And if anybody calls for me, tell 'em I'm in Brazil...
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  1. Anna
    Anna says ........ Thou shalt not stretch Brazil!
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  2. iwanttofillyourmouthwithspiders
    iwanttofillyourmouthwithspiders says Wow, mention of that movie doesnt come up very often. I remember watching it once in high school... one of De Niro's finer performances really... I may have to check that out again. (I am sure the song post is spectacular as well, but once again, being at work, i gots no sound!)
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  3. Anna
    Anna says I know! And yes, there are some movies we see very young, and they require repetition, 'cause they simply are that good. (it's very eerie, check it out later, I think you'll like it!)
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  4. Joxley
    Joxley says I've not seen that one, I'll have to check it...although Brazil always makes me think of these guys:
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  5. Anna
    Anna says Joxy, you *have* to see it. Why does CSS remind you of Brazil?
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  6. Joxley
    Joxley says Erm..because they are from Brazil. :P
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  7. Anna
    Anna says Oooohhh. I'm not very familiar with them :)
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  8. playpal
    playpal says where's that kate bush version...? plis show...
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  9. Anna
    Anna says Of course, just push play in that red button under the title up there :)
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  10. Neill
    Neill says Robert De Niro as a plumber! PURE CLASS.... ;)
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  11. xhable
    xhable says Where'd you get this from, eh? Out yer nostril? Brazil!.. what an awsome movie.. I officially have you classed as one of the coolest people ever because of this post :p.. http://www.xhable.co.uk/sketchup/brazil.JPG Doesn't look so awsome, but check I did a 3d logo from brazil using bezier curves a while back :).. Adore the film far too much. Keep with the sci-fi and I'll always love you :) This is information retrieval not information dispersal. Soilent green is people!
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  12. Sturgell
    Sturgell says Brazil is a classic! A Must see!
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  13. annieander
    annieander says I have been meaning to watch this again since Mark Kermode, BBC movie reviewer, put it on his top 10 Christmas movies of all time...I didn't catch that it was a Christmas flick the first time around...but then I was younger, don't remember but bits and pieces really. Nice remembering. That is one of those instant songs / movie connections (like Mancini's Pink Panther theme) that just pulls you right back.
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  14. Lyrikhan
    Lyrikhan says this movie's been on my list for a while but i haven't got around to watching it yet Gilliam can be a bit hit or miss with me but I've always heard good things about this one
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  15. RGM
    RGM says My wife and I were just talking about that film the other day. I think I've seen it twice and both times really late at night and I was really tierd both. I slept through through most of the flick, gotta re-rent this one, an old friend of mine really dug it. |:^[)>
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  16. RGM
    RGM says hey annieander it's a "Shot In The Dark!" Cool tune to jam on... |;^[)>
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  17. Max Load
    Max Load says Have tried Brazil several times. I want to see it through, but I always get tired and go to sleep. Don't know why.
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  18. Iren
    Iren says I love that movie
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  19. Augusts1
    Augusts1 says Soulrocket posted on the dark side about this movie & here's my comment from there: I LOVE this movie, so so so much. I saw it in the theater when it first came out in '85 & have watched it numerous times over the years. Definitely in my top 10 if not top 5. It's so witty & sarcastic, love the visuals, it's just incredible w/so many levels going on & tons of symbolism. One of my fave scenes is in the restaurant w/the mother(Helmond is brilliant in this), Price, her friend & daughter & a bomb explodes & everyone tries to act like nothings happened. So symbolic of human nature, to carry on as usual in spite of awful circumstances. I just watched the 'Lost In La Mancha' doc which is an amazing film about a film falling apart(I highly recommend it if anyone hasn't seen it yet). Gilliam is brilliant even in his failures! l
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  20. Bartleby
    Bartleby says "Lost In La Mancha" is an incredible succession of misfortunes and mishaps. Poor Jean Rochefort... "Brazil" never moved me as much as "Bandits" -- If you really like Terry Gillian's cinema, you should check out his idol, Chris Marker's films. Warning they could be construed as artsy and indigestible but they're highly rewarding. ("12 Monkeys" is a remake of his "La Jetée)
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  21. ciphermedia
    ciphermedia says Brazil is my all time favourite film Anna, just edging out The Coen Brothers 'Barton Fink'. I've probably watched it at least 15 times. I've got the Criterion box set, which has 3 DVDs. One is the original film, one is the much shortened version with the happy ending that the distributors/producers did themselves and tried to release, and one has the most amazing collection of info about the film. This includes interviews with Terry Gilliam & various critics about how they ran an underground campaign to get the original film released. Reviews were written in major papers and industry trade papers before the film had even been released. There's also lots of 'making of' videos, and storyboards. If you ever get the chance to get a hold of this, it's an amazing collection well worth buying.
    Permalink posted 01/31/2008
  22. ciphermedia
    ciphermedia says There's a great faq here: http://www.faqs.org/faqs/movies/brazil-faq/ and also an interesting page on the Directors Guild of America website here: http://www.dga.org/news/dgaq_1006/9-beg_shot2remember-1006.php3
    Permalink posted 01/31/2008
  23. SA
    SA says Very good film, though I like the Orwell novel "1984" still a tad better. ;) (the movie leans on it pretty heavily me thinks).
    Permalink posted 01/31/2008
  24. Oatmeal
    Oatmeal says I actually like this Gilliam movie better:
    Permalink posted 01/31/2008
  25. ZenPop
    ZenPop says "Brazil" is one of the greatest movies of all-time... It's Orwell's "1984" with a wicked sense of humor... sheer brilliance. Thanks for the post, Anna... (and Kate Bush is a goddess.) If you love Brazil, then be sure to check out "Delicatessen"... another futuristic movie with a wicked sense of humor and brilliant acting and directing. ...by the team (Jeunet & Caro) that brought you "Amelie!"
    Permalink posted 02/01/2008
  26. kat3260
    kat3260 says GREAT movie...I need to watch it sober one day though :)
    Permalink posted 02/01/2008
  27. HelenMarie
    HelenMarie says "Thou shalt not stretch Brazil!" haha! Oh so many Brazilian recommendations... and "Delicatessen" yes indeed. ; )
    Permalink posted 02/01/2008
  28. Peggah
    Peggah says I really loved Time Bandits, but I had a hard time enjoying Brazil.
    Permalink posted 02/02/2008
  29. Marco1019
    Marco1019 says One of my best friends has had the framed movie poster up in his apartment for years. He loves this film.
    Permalink posted 02/02/2008
  30. Sam The Artist
    Sam The Artist says oh my goodness, its probably been a good five years since ive seen this. de niro was/is awesome!
    Permalink posted 02/02/2008
  31. briangm
    briangm says

    I don't know if you check Mog anymore, but I'm so glad I happened upon this post. Kate Bush released "Director's Cut" today (for streaming), re-engineering some of her songs, and that's how I got here. I love Kate Bush.

    But I also LOVE Brazil and Terry Gilliam films. Baron Munchausen was underrated I think. I love 12 Monkeys. I haven't seen Delicatessen, but since it was recommended in this vein, I'll be checking it out.

    You mention you enjoy films about suppressing governments and while it's not sci-fi, I wonder if you have seen Robert Redford's "Milagro Beanfield Wars"? Not really sure why it popped to mind, but it did. And how about the movie "Bliss"? Anyone out there see that bizarre and fantastic movie? ( The one from 1986). Very challenging yet fulfilling.

    Never heard of Chris Marker so I'll go check that out too!

    Permalink posted 05/24/2011

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