I was listening to the commentary you guys did for Constantine, and you mentioned its lack of popularity these days, and that one of the reasons you did the commentary in the first place was to bring it to the attention to your viewers that were unfamiliar with it. That's great and I hope you continue giving the lesser-known films their due.
On that note, I would like to recommend a film that I feel continues to go overlooked by movie lovers. And that would beee... *drumroll* Jacob's Ladder. It's a little gem of a film, in my opinion. A well-crafted thriller/horror that simply relies on a thick, gloomy atmosphere, some practical effects and the performances of its actors. It was one of the first movies that I saw as a twelve-year-old kid and thought, "Yeah, my mind is fucked now. Thanks, movie." It was also one of the first movies that sparked my interest in filmmaking, which would eventually lead to the desire of wanting to become a filmmaker myself.
Anyway, similar to Mulholland Dr., throughout Jacob's Ladder you question the lead character's experiences-- what's real and what's not, and the significance behind it all. But unlike Mulholland Dr., the director (Adrian Lyne) actually manages to pull it off while keeping the viewer engaged, never leaving him/her frustrated or unsatisfied. Additionally, with today's filmgoing experience, where jump scares are being fed to us more and more often, Jacob's Ladder demonstrates perfectly how atmosphere, as well as the power of suggestion is far more effective than any hollow jump scare. It's a haunting, yet beautiful film that leaves a lasting impression. There's plenty of material in the film for you guys to discuss/debate over. For those reasons, I think it would be an ideal film for an audio commentary, whether you ultimately like the film or not. Perhaps you guys give it a shot.
-LovecraftsTea
Last edited by LovecraftsTea (2014-04-16 11:09:00)
