Mystics in Bali

Behind the scenes of Margaret Mead and Gregory Bateson filming Trance and Dance in Bali

Behind the scenes of Margaret Mead and Gregory Bateson filming Trance and Dance in Bali

this was sooo fun and good but i unintentionally became hyperfixated on one piece and spent the whole 1hr14 thinking i could be watching one piece right now. i will rewatch this eventually!!!

this was sooo fun and good but i unintentionally became hyperfixated on one piece and spent the whole 1hr14 thinking i could be watching one piece right now. i will rewatch this eventually!!!

If you zoom out on this one and consider the way this movie would find itself in a discussion with a movie like Uncle Boonmee, you might see this isn't even relatively great; it's legitimately great. The synthesis of mysticism and all things of its ilk into the world and humans creates an otherworldly place. There is almost no connective tissue between story beats. However, instead of feeling disjointed, it lends itself to a more chaotic world of black magic with a constant bombardment of the otherworldly.
In addition to its similarities to Uncle Boonmee in terms of nature, it also shares a patience in some of its storytelling. We get an extended scene of a woman learning from a witch through mimicking. But it is not quickly cut and instead lets us stay with the two as their lessons unfold.
I'm totally in love with all the effects in here. Both practical and technological. This is the type of movie that, as of late, has made me start thinking about how I would make a movie here. This movie has a driving passion that goes beyond the norm. It's a special gem I'm grateful for finding thanks to my good friend, Dave.

If you zoom out on this one and consider the way this movie would find itself in a discussion with a movie like Uncle Boonmee, you might see this isn't even relatively great; it's legitimately great. The synthesis of mysticism and all things of its ilk into the world and humans creates an otherworldly place. There is almost no connective tissue between story beats. However, instead of feeling disjointed, it lends itself to a more chaotic world of black magic with a constant bombardment of the otherworldly.
In addition to its similarities to Uncle Boonmee in terms of nature, it also shares a patience in some of its storytelling. We get an extended scene of a woman learning from a witch through mimicking. But it is not quickly cut and instead lets us stay with the two as their lessons unfold.
I'm totally in love with all the effects in here. Both practical and technological. This is the type of movie that, as of late, has made me start thinking about how I would make a movie here. This movie has a driving passion that goes beyond the norm. It's a special gem I'm grateful for finding thanks to my good friend, Dave.

i- i have no idea man

i- i have no idea man

I would love some black magic powers but the second that witch started cackling, I’d dip. No way that’s going to be a good deal on black magic. Like if you went to a dealer and they were shriek-laughing like that, you’re not taking those drugs. Then if they pull some “oh, you don’t need to see me. I’m behind these bushes.” BS? With the proboscis tongue? No fucking way. Angry Yoda voice telling you to take your skirt off? Come on. It only gets worse.

Mostly Penanggalan shenanigans but there’s a bunch of other random witchcraft stuff to keep the quotient of lovable effects up. The music is great and the opening credits rule.

I would love some black magic powers but the second that witch started cackling, I’d dip. No way that’s going to be a good deal on black magic. Like if you went to a dealer and they were shriek-laughing like that, you’re not taking those drugs. Then if they pull some “oh, you don’t need to see me. I’m behind these bushes.” BS? With the proboscis tongue? No fucking way. Angry Yoda voice telling you to take your skirt off? Come on. It only gets worse.

Mostly Penanggalan shenanigans but there’s a bunch of other random witchcraft stuff to keep the quotient of lovable effects up. The music is great and the opening credits rule.