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| Date | Jan-22-08 |
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| Message | The fountain is truly a masterpiece. I find a way to bring it into conversations not having to do the least bit with film. It meant so much to me personally. Never have I been so moved by a film. This film has changed my life forever, bringing me to tears, never will I look at life the same. Aronofsky you are truly a genius and I commend you for this and your past projects. Keep up the fantastic work, can't wait for your next film. |
| Date | Jan-22-08 |
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| Message | Hi, What a random thing to drop a note on, but I saw Fountain last night. Pi and Requium are my two all time favorite movies. I am not a film buff or anything and didnt even realise that they were from the same guy, then Fountain on DVD last night. Damn. Went seaching for more but theres only the three movies! Oh well have to wait for more. |
| Date | Jan-22-08 |
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| Message | I've already written here what a masterpiece The Fountain is. The pinnacle of cinema. A truly cinematic film rather than filmed theatre. It has just crossed my mind that you would do a fantastic job on John Fowles's novel 'Maggot'. Ever read it? Ever thought of adapting it? Maybe I should write the screenplay and send it to you. It's an amazing book and perfect material for a director like you. |
| Date | Jan-20-08 |
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| Message | This is one of those movies where new layers of meaning and significance make themselves known with each viewing. It is precious and I treasure it. It would not have been the same film for me had it been made with twice the budget. |
| Date | Jan-20-08 |
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| Message | Hi Darren, I watched your film The Fountain and it improved my life, Thanks, Jacob |
| Date | Jan-19-08 |
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| Message | I have seen The Fountain for seven times now. The first time I saw it was on the big screen and it was during a period of angst in my life. It brought me to tears for a number of reasons, mainly because it echoed, symbolically, an advice not to waste my diminutive time in this world. The ostensible coincidence that I would bump into such a rare film during my need for “such a film”; as well as the protagonist sharing my name altogether made the film more personal than it would’ve been otherwise. By the time I was watching it for the second time, I was already tearing it apart with a critical eye, hoping to discover what the film truly meant. Bearing some of the reviews and comments I have read about it, I watched it a few more times in search of more symbols that would seem to parallel the theories of reality that I also share. The Fountain is a love letter to the great works of so many researchers, teachers and explorers of metaphysics. It is a poem about a view of reality not yet of its time and I commend you for sprouting it into existence. |
| Date | Jan-16-08 |
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| Message | HELP! I'd love some advice. I notice you had this site and thought what the hell. I am a huge admirer of your work, you've inspired me to pursue my passion which happens to be film. I'm scared as shit though, Im heading to school pretty soon, to study film. I'd like to ask you some questions about your road to success, I love movies/film but im scared that I'll go to school and study it and end up looking for a break for the rest of my life. How'd you do it, I mean I know your talented but while in school did you ever think what if? What kind of obstacles did yu have to overcome? What advice would you give to a kid like me who wants to succeed in the film industry? Well I appreciate the time, obviously D.A isnt going to reply to this but whoever does and replys, Thanks! |
| Date | Jan-13-08 |
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| Message | I finally rented The Fountain and now I wish I had gone to see it on the big screen. And I wish I had seen it before I reviewed Apocalypto and I will certainly reference it in future discussions of films representing the Maya. The Fountain is not only a beautiful work, but it is also, in part, a respectful and brilliant exegesis of ancient Maya theology. I would like to think that this dimension of the film is partly inspired by my book with Linda Schele, Maya Cosmos (1993). Certainly the term "First Father" and the image of the tree in the Milky Way star field (which we identify as Xibalba, the place of awe) are from that book and related work by us. The centrality of First Father (Ixim, maize), and his sacrifice and resurrection, which we proposed has been substantiated by continued research in Maya texts, images, and archaeology. In 2006, my student Michelle Rich discovered a 600 AD royal tomb at El Peru-Waka' in Guatemala containing, among other things, a small ceramic figurine of the dead king adorned as the maize god. The king was kneeling, arms crossed in prayer, while a magical deer prayed over him. These figures were part of a complex tableau of figurines. Our interpretation of the tableau is that a singing shaman and his companions are curing the king of death and enabling his resurrection as the maize god. |
| Date | Jan-09-08 |
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| Message | i have been marinating in the fountain for quite some time now, and just when i thought the effect was wearing off, a flash of the fire twirling mayan guardian in the corridor appears,i guess the narrative is still very much alive, within. its also fascinating how the story of the making of the film folds back into itself, i guess its all part of the kabbalistic conciousness known as hashgacha pratis. interesting how fictional/myth becomes fact or is it the other way round? i guess it depends what you believe in. feel like reading carlos castaneda and aryeh kaplan. phanmythical minds jive sweetly through the vine. |
| Date | Jan-08-08 |
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| Message | There really are no words which can describe the feeling after watching a movie from D.A. Especially 'spiced' with the music from the master - C.M. - You guys leave me with my mouth opened for days after watching your films... Please keep up working together, because the world would be really poor without the 'fusion' you're making together... I don't know if there is anything else in the world which can enrapture these kind of marvelous feelings at humans... Warm greetings from Macedonia.. Igor. |
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