Personally I'd like to see phenomenological ontology united with bread-making.
All criticisms notwithstanding, the film still remains a mildly enjoyable hark back to political radicalism in the late 60s as it was observed at the time. Or at least a hark back to Godard's thematic interweaving, various didacticism sieved through his mind, and fed through to the world in a gush of arty flourishes.
After the film, I flew off into the ambit of the maid. Instantly she assessed the situation and knew it was her righteous master hovering over her head, and that he had been wronged by his own interest in antiques. She was able to apprehend my moth-minded body, and throw us both upon the mercy of the Perlman Stone. It's glowing features took a devil-less sympathy for our quandary, and magically reversed the initial reversal.
I am now back to my old being, that moth has since been whacked some dozen-odd times with a copy of The Guardian, and the maid has received a pay increase agreeable with inflation. But yet, I cannot still remove the taste of beach-towels from my mouth. If you know of a suitable mouthwash available at a low price, I would be forever grateful if you could pass the recommendation on to me.
Your friend,
Aaron Fleming
Article comments
1 - Steve C.
I always knew cinema was a lifeblood of sorts, but I never expected it literally.
Awesome stuff, as always. I'm never quite sure what to make of Godard, but rarely are his films not worth a look at least.
2 - Aaron Fleming
I agree Steve, Godard's films are always at least somewhat interesting, even though some are much better than others; just compare Alphaville with The Riflemen.
And thanks!
3 - Mat Brewster
Should I comment on the cinematic hoo hah or the Fleming moth? Too hard to chooose, so I'll just say I this very noon picked up a copy of Alphaville and look forward to its cinematic graces.
Brillians stuff gents, absolutely brilliant.
4 - Aaron Fleming
Alphaville is genius Mat, you'll love it!
5 - -E
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