After watching both of these films in the space of a few days there seemed some definite links for compare and contrast. Neither amazed me but both were worth my time and consideration.
As a standard working to middle class person I find it hard to associate with the ‘hotel living’ celebrity lifestyle in Somewhere and couldn’t help myself seeing it as a pretentious rip off of Californication, which, with a little more humour and less lingering shots it would undoubtedly be. However, I do realise that due to Coppola’s upbringing this is probably what she believes everyday life to be like…. Read More »
likenesses and their evolution throughout the session. This relatively simple film had a surprising impact on the audience, promoting it to cult status.
