Comments on: The Vampyre Chronicles: Nosferatu (1922) http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/ Where Cinema is more than just $100 Million productions Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:15:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Henrik http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-4014 Henrik Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:31:57 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-4014 Having just gotten back from Sunrise, I will say right now that it is probably the best blockbuster I have ever seen. Another convincing argument for the theory that all the best american films are made by europeans :P. Having just gotten back from Sunrise, I will say right now that it is probably the best blockbuster I have ever seen.

Another convincing argument for the theory that all the best american films are made by europeans :P .

]]> By: Marina Antunes http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3778 Marina Antunes Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:44:28 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3778 I agree that the film isn't a hard sell but only from a good print. I've seen more than my share of sloppy, sepia tinted versions that are really unflattering and remove the viewer from the experience but I completely agree that this is one of the best interpretations of Dracula. I agree that the film isn’t a hard sell but only from a good print. I’ve seen more than my share of sloppy, sepia tinted versions that are really unflattering and remove the viewer from the experience but I completely agree that this is one of the best interpretations of Dracula.

]]> By: Kurt http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3755 Kurt Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:12:02 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3755 Carl Theodore Dreyer is a filmmaker who I have yet to delve into. Some day for sure. Like Ophuls, Ozu and Bresson. Some day I'll get lost in all these filmmakers work. Carl Theodore Dreyer is a filmmaker who I have yet to delve into. Some day for sure. Like Ophuls, Ozu and Bresson. Some day I’ll get lost in all these filmmakers work.

]]> By: Dave Becker http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3751 Dave Becker Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:16:32 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3751 Henrik: It's interesting you mention Dreyer. My all-time favorite silent film (Nosferatu is a close second) is The Passion of Joan of Arc. Maria Falconetti's eyes speak volumes in that one. Kurt: I also liked The Last Laugh, especially how Murnau told his entire story visually, not even using title cards to identify a single line of "dialogue". And yes, definitely check out Sunrise when you get the chance. It is superb. Henrik: It’s interesting you mention Dreyer. My all-time favorite silent film (Nosferatu is a close second) is The Passion of Joan of Arc. Maria Falconetti’s eyes speak volumes in that one.

Kurt: I also liked The Last Laugh, especially how Murnau told his entire story visually, not even using title cards to identify a single line of “dialogue”.

And yes, definitely check out Sunrise when you get the chance. It is superb.

]]> By: Henrik http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3750 Henrik Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:38:22 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3750 I have seen The Last Laugh (I am assuming you are talking about Der Letzte Mann?). I liked it. The subjective camerawork I guess was groundbreaking, but I definitely don't find it as aesthetically pleasing or interesting as some of the photography in Nosferatu, or Caligari, or Metropolis, or M for that matter. The thing that really gets my interest and makes me fall in love, is the highly staged, extremely beautiful high-contrast photography, that is prevalent in Nosferatu and others. It is so clear, so raw, so explicit yet never banal, and it goes right inside you and makes you feel something. If you are like me, I would recommend (he's danish I know, but he is celebrated outside of Danmark as well :P) Carl Th. Dreyer's films, where especially Ordet would be one that should appeal to you. It's probably still the most beautiful black/white film I have ever seen. I have seen The Last Laugh (I am assuming you are talking about Der Letzte Mann?). I liked it. The subjective camerawork I guess was groundbreaking, but I definitely don’t find it as aesthetically pleasing or interesting as some of the photography in Nosferatu, or Caligari, or Metropolis, or M for that matter.

The thing that really gets my interest and makes me fall in love, is the highly staged, extremely beautiful high-contrast photography, that is prevalent in Nosferatu and others. It is so clear, so raw, so explicit yet never banal, and it goes right inside you and makes you feel something.

If you are like me, I would recommend (he’s danish I know, but he is celebrated outside of Danmark as well :P ) Carl Th. Dreyer’s films, where especially Ordet would be one that should appeal to you. It’s probably still the most beautiful black/white film I have ever seen.

]]> By: Kurt Halfyard http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3749 Kurt Halfyard Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:28:00 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3749 Henrik. I recommend THE LAST LAUGH, for its beautiful B&W cinematography. While it's not so expressionistic as this or Dr. Caligari, it's got some impressive 'subjective camerawork' in the closing sequences of the film. I love Murnau in general, and am kicking myslef that I've never sat down with SUNRISE, considering its reputation. Henrik. I recommend THE LAST LAUGH, for its beautiful B&W cinematography. While it’s not so expressionistic as this or Dr. Caligari, it’s got some impressive ‘subjective camerawork’ in the closing sequences of the film. I love Murnau in general, and am kicking myslef that I’ve never sat down with SUNRISE, considering its reputation.

]]> By: Henrik http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3748 Henrik Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:21:20 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3748 This film remains amazing because of the iconic imagery that Murnau was able to capture. I personally am absolutely in love with black/white photography, and definitely the ecspressionistic(sp?) style of german films during the 1910-20s. The high contrast stylized way of photographing the elements that determine the action and plot of the film, is something that has stayed with me since I was first exposed to it, and is something that I personally can not get enough of. This film is one of the key ecsponents(sp?) of this particular wave of artistic ecspression(sp?) in filmmaking, because it has such an extremely modern element as a vampire, which could get people to see the film. That, and also the absolutely astonishing talent behind the camera. The visual effects in this film are also amazing, yet hardly worth mentioning because the visual effects of todays cinema has grown way beyond what was done in Nosferatu. This is a film I recommend to everyone, and I believe most of the DVD releases (there has been a couple) come with a soundtrack too, so it should not be that tough of a sell. This film remains amazing because of the iconic imagery that Murnau was able to capture. I personally am absolutely in love with black/white photography, and definitely the ecspressionistic(sp?) style of german films during the 1910-20s. The high contrast stylized way of photographing the elements that determine the action and plot of the film, is something that has stayed with me since I was first exposed to it, and is something that I personally can not get enough of. This film is one of the key ecsponents(sp?) of this particular wave of artistic ecspression(sp?) in filmmaking, because it has such an extremely modern element as a vampire, which could get people to see the film. That, and also the absolutely astonishing talent behind the camera. The visual effects in this film are also amazing, yet hardly worth mentioning because the visual effects of todays cinema has grown way beyond what was done in Nosferatu. This is a film I recommend to everyone, and I believe most of the DVD releases (there has been a couple) come with a soundtrack too, so it should not be that tough of a sell.

]]> By: Kurt Halfyard http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3743 Kurt Halfyard Sat, 26 Jan 2008 23:23:48 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3743 And Willem Dafoe does a pretty good job in SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE - although the intent of that film was a bit different. There is only one Max Schreck though. A testament to this is just how many other films you've seen clips of the original Nosferatu contained within, playing on cinema screens or TV screens within the movie. Hundereds of these incidents. And Willem Dafoe does a pretty good job in SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE – although the intent of that film was a bit different.

There is only one Max Schreck though. A testament to this is just how many other films you’ve seen clips of the original Nosferatu contained within, playing on cinema screens or TV screens within the movie. Hundereds of these incidents.

]]> By: Dave Becker http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3742 Dave Becker Sat, 26 Jan 2008 23:13:00 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3742 I'm a Herzog fan, and I did like the remake. If anyone was going to fill Max Schreck's shoes, I think Klaus Kinski was just about the best choice possible! However, I will always prefer the original. I agree. Herzog's will make a great future "Vampyre Chronicles" I’m a Herzog fan, and I did like the remake. If anyone was going to fill Max Schreck’s shoes, I think Klaus Kinski was just about the best choice possible! However, I will always prefer the original.

I agree. Herzog’s will make a great future “Vampyre Chronicles”

]]> By: Kurt Halfyard http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3741 Kurt Halfyard Sat, 26 Jan 2008 23:04:19 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3741 Nice Dave. Thoughts on the Herzog remake? Maybe an upcoming edition. Nice Dave. Thoughts on the Herzog remake? Maybe an upcoming edition.

]]> By: Mercurie http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3735 Mercurie Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:36:26 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3735 It is definitely one of the great vampire films. And it is little wonder Murnau got caught in his plagiarism. The movie does follow the novel very closely, more closely than many of the licensed adaptations! It is definitely one of the great vampire films. And it is little wonder Murnau got caught in his plagiarism. The movie does follow the novel very closely, more closely than many of the licensed adaptations!

]]> By: Henrik http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3728 Henrik Sat, 26 Jan 2008 12:59:34 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2008/01/26/the-vampyre-chronicles-nosferatu-1922/#comment-3728 This is a fantastic film. This is a fantastic film.

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