tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128058283400812923.post267333446727021027..comments2023-04-06T01:17:00.904-07:00Comments on The Lonely Critic: Classic Movie History Project: The Leopardlonely critichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16561354697400138372noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128058283400812923.post-51722961256956156752016-08-19T10:21:45.618-07:002016-08-19T10:21:45.618-07:00I agree that the color scheme is unexpected, but m...I agree that the color scheme is unexpected, but makes so much sense, considering the nostalgic theme. Lancaster is superb in his role, and Claudia really shines whenever she is on the screen.<br />Don't forget to read my contribution to the blogathon! :) <br />Cheers!<br />Le<br />http://www.criticaretro.blogspot.com<br />Lêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128058283400812923.post-12014876528749777252016-08-12T20:19:45.734-07:002016-08-12T20:19:45.734-07:00That was a great observation about Luchino Viscont...That was a great observation about Luchino Visconti's use of color in The Leopard. Visconti was a member of a noble family and probably shared some of the Prince's feelings about society moving away from him. The colors helped to show how things were fading away. Joe Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165780971886135575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128058283400812923.post-68279551325359341462016-08-11T19:09:46.484-07:002016-08-11T19:09:46.484-07:00The funny thing with Burt Lancaster was that Visco...The funny thing with Burt Lancaster was that Visconti didn't even want him for the lead role either. Apparently the producers wanted an American star for the film and hired Burt without Visconti's consultation, like he didn't even knoe, which made him maaad. But then Burt and Visconti became buddies on set, so it's all good.<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for reading! :)lonely critichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16561354697400138372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128058283400812923.post-32540878195458685842016-08-09T18:14:39.457-07:002016-08-09T18:14:39.457-07:00You've pointed out a lot of features of this f...You've pointed out a lot of features of this film that I know I would have missed had I not read your essay beforehand. For example, when you talk about the colours emphasizing the characters' "fading relevance", I don't think I would have linked the two. Which means I'm glad I read your thoughts before coming across this film!<br /><br />Burt Lancaster did some unusual films in his career, didn't he? By that I mean he didn't stick to the safe Hollywood films like many actors did. I respect that.<br /><br />Thanks for joining the blogathon, and for introducing us (me) to "The Leopard".Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.com