Minimalism and the female perspective fit together quite comfortably in this work. Absorbed and improved the absurd temperament of Gus Van Sant's "Ruffian in the Desert", Yo La Tengo's soundtrack is not weak, and the photography is combined with the use of Naomi Kawase's "Funeral Forest" to depict the forest. The scene of soaking in the hot spring is even more precious to reveal the unique poetry in oriental movies. In the second feature film, Reichardt has initially established the author's style to be used in the future, and he has to admire his low-key and simple talent. Regarding the theme of friendship between men, the director used a few dialogues to make the audience memorable. The key is to create a broad imagination space for the past experiences of the two men, and the two men's personalities are in dressing and talking. and other details to produce subtle contrasts that further deepen the theme. This is also the delicate feeling that many male directors ignore when shooting similar themes. However, the director's ambitions seem a little out of control, and the constant political radio in the car feels a bit out of place and abrupt with the story. I have to mention that as Reichardt's second feature film, the city of Portland appeared for the first time, and the dog Lucy in the film was successfully promoted to her next masterpiece "Wendy and Lucy". main character.
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