The quintessential indie feel of this “recast” captures the classic combination of sentimentality and poignant realism we so often find in the literary bildungsroman. Perhaps we should read these two genres together more often. Is this what is making the new Jane Eyre film semi-successful? It is certainly something at work in the Great Expectations with Gwynnie and Ethan that most people hate.

vanityfair:

Can’t stop watching this re-cut: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off as an indie coming-of-age film. 

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The quintessential indie feel of this “recast” captures the classic combination of sentimentality and poignant realism we so often find in the literary bildungsroman. Perhaps we should read these two genres together more often. Is this what is making the new Jane Eyre film semi-successful? It is certainly something at work in the Great Expectations with Gwynnie and Ethan that most people hate.

vanityfair:

Can’t stop watching this re-cut: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off as an indie coming-of-age film. 

(Source: mermaidly)

Posted 11 months ago 103 notes

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    Amazing re-cut of
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    This is way cool. Makes me think I’d like it even though I know it’s not one of my favorites.
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    fnck, i miss him
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    had been marketed
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    The quintessential...feel of this “recast” captures the classic combination of...
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    Just perfect. Recut trailers = win
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    Absolutely amazing, very Garden-State-esque…
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    I truly love this.
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    So great vanityfair:
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