Extended Reading
  • Jacklyn 2022-04-20 09:02:47

    America's collective trauma

    Ben walked into the screening hall with the mentality of watching a somewhat dark love musical. I didn't expect that what left the deepest impression on me in the whole film was such a plot that seemed to be less related to the theme.

    ----------Spoiler dividing line----------

    The driver (Adam Driver)...

  • Jacklyn 2022-04-20 09:02:47

    Karax proves that the balance between art form and narrative can also be a compromise and a failure!

    The romantic form, the unique expression, the creation of the genius, the inexplicable madness, how to understand such a very carrax but also very popular work? I think it is still an art form > character relationship. The best part of his works is always his creative film language, but when he...

Annette quotes

  • The Accompanist: [while conducting an orchestra] It's a fast changing world. I am now the conductor of the city's finest orchestra. No longer the self-deprecating accompanist from such a short while ago. Ann would be proud of me. I do have my suspicions, though, about why she isn't alive. And doubts, too, about something else, but... Excuse me a minute.

    [goes back to conducting]

    The Accompanist: Henry has invited me to his place tomorrow, to discuss a matter that he says concerns Annette, and Ann. As awkward as it is for me to attend, anything that concerns Ann and the future of Annette is something that concerns me. Excuse me one more time.

    [goes back to conducting]

    The Accompanist: My love for Ann has never died. Neither has my regret that our affair was only an affair. I had. been hoping for so long. Then at a time when she was in despair, we started an affair. But the very next week, she met Henry. That was the end of it, the end of me. I'll always regret that. I deeply miss her - her warmth, her voice. I miss Ann. Excuse me.

    [goes back to conducting]

  • Annette in Prison: Now you have nothing to love.

    Henry McHenry: Why can't I love you? Can't I love you?

    Annette in Prison: Now you have nothing to love.

    Henry McHenry: Can't I love you, Annette?

    Annette in Prison: No, not really, Daddy. It's sad but it's true. Now you have nothing to love.