Snuck into a matinee showing at my local arthouse theater. Delightedly, they were showing this on a newly restored 35mm print that is touring the country. What a treat.

An absolute tour de force, every scene just brimming with life, passion, and Fellini’s careful eye. Scenes breathe and grow like well choreographed numbers as they’re pushed forward by one of the best ensemble casts I’ve ever seen. Purely ephemeral and entirely vulnerable in a way I’ve never experienced in film before. I knew this was foundational but I didn’t expect it quite like this. Autobiographical, funny, tender, clever, full of machinations; one of the most complete films I’ve ever seen.

Snuck into a matinee showing at my local arthouse theater. Delightedly, they were showing this on a newly restored 35mm print that is touring the country. What a treat.

An absolute tour de force, every scene just brimming with life, passion, and Fellini’s careful eye. Scenes breathe and grow like well choreographed numbers as they’re pushed forward by one of the best ensemble casts I’ve ever seen. Purely ephemeral and entirely vulnerable in a way I’ve never experienced in film before. I knew this was foundational but I didn’t expect it quite like this. Autobiographical, funny, tender, clever, full of machinations; one of the most complete films I’ve ever seen.

not much to say that hasn’t already been said. it’s introspective, emotional, funny and playful, and it only gets better as it goes. fellini blends the line between reality and dreams so naturally, it feels like you’re inside his mind, drifting between thoughts and memories. it’s such an unconventional approach to filmmaking, the whole thing feels more like a journey than a story. one of the most creative films i’ve seen, and one of fellini’s best, if not his best

not much to say that hasn’t already been said. it’s introspective, emotional, funny and playful, and it only gets better as it goes. fellini blends the line between reality and dreams so naturally, it feels like you’re inside his mind, drifting between thoughts and memories. it’s such an unconventional approach to filmmaking, the whole thing feels more like a journey than a story. one of the most creative films i’ve seen, and one of fellini’s best, if not his best

filmmaking and religion are the most fucked up elements in this movie. prolly need to rewatch this when i get able to step in Hollywood hills.

filmmaking and religion are the most fucked up elements in this movie. prolly need to rewatch this when i get able to step in Hollywood hills.

***Transcends casual cinema
*
When watching 8 1/2 you go through an experience quite like no other. Looking at the film aspects it’s all perfect I loved the score it’s shot so beautifully and the characters are so fun and unique and Fellini brings together all so well. When looking at the message and theme of this movie makes it even better. The film is so deep and well written. It portrays ego death, and self acceptance perfectly, and that’s what makes this films so outstanding. This is something so beautiful and special that in my mind it’s in a separate category than most cinema. **

***Transcends casual cinema
*
When watching 8 1/2 you go through an experience quite like no other. Looking at the film aspects it’s all perfect I loved the score it’s shot so beautifully and the characters are so fun and unique and Fellini brings together all so well. When looking at the message and theme of this movie makes it even better. The film is so deep and well written. It portrays ego death, and self acceptance perfectly, and that’s what makes this films so outstanding. This is something so beautiful and special that in my mind it’s in a separate category than most cinema. **

It's not for me, I'm so sorry 🥀

It's not for me, I'm so sorry 🥀